Sony Digital Camera User Manual
For anyone not aware, this is now the unofficial home of hundreds of wild parrots. The Sony is a compact digital SLR (it doesn't have any display on the top of the camera) and feels quite solid in the hand.It's not as small as the, and the contoured grip is easy to hold onto. One of the nice features of the DSLR-A100 is its function control dial (not the same as the control dial I just mentioned).There are many features on a digital SLR camera that are a good idea to change manually to maximize the quality of your photos: ISO, White Balance, Color Balance and Metering Modes (not sure what these mean? Take a look at the or the.)The point here is that once you start changing these settings, you changethem a LOT.While many digital SLR cameras have individual buttons for each feature, the Sony just has a function dial.All you have to do is turn the dial to the setting that you want to change, push the 'Fn' button in the middle of the dial and then make your adjustments.This is much easier than many of the menu-intensive setups on other cameras. I found myself 'customizing' settings much more often than I would with a camera where these settings were hard to access.
The A100 has a big bright 2.5 inch LCD that is very easy to see, even in daylight.But the real feature of this LCD that I like (acquired from the Konica Minolta line of cameras) is that the display rotates when you flip the camera up to take a portrait shot.While this is not one of those make-or-break features, it does make it incredibly easy to view and change camera settings no matter how you're holding it.With other digital SLRs you have to crane your neck to review the settings, especially when you have the camera attached vertically to a tripod. Price AnalysisWhile the A100 falls at the higher end of the digital SLR price range, it is very competitive with the other available 10 megapixel cameras.Add on all of the extra features offered by the A100 (that aren't on the other cameras) and the price becomes even more reasonable. PRICEUK PRICECanonRebel xTi with 18-55mm lens10.1SonyDSLR-A100 with 18-70mm lens10.2NikonD80 with 18-55mm lens10.2NikonD200 with 18-70mm lens10.2Accessories Compact Flash Memory CardsWhen it comes to accessories, the first thing that you're going to need for your new Sony DSLR-A100 is a memory card.A memory card does not come in the standard camera package, unless you get a special deal. The A100 uses standard Compact Flash cards, and there are a wide variety of them to choose from.I recommend that you purchase 2 or 3 smaller capacity cards (1GB to 2GB) to protect yourself from photo loss: if a card goes bad, you only lose 100 photos, not 500.I also recommend that you only use high-speed cards (like the SanDisk Ultra II) with the A100, otherwise you will spend a lot of time waiting as you transfer photos from the card to your home computer.
CARDSIZEPRICESanDisk Ultra II512 MBSanDisk Ultra II1 GB (1024 MB)SanDisk Ultra II2 GBCarrying Case. Sony has created a branded soft carrying case for the Sony ALPHA cameras.While the carrying case is designed specifically for the A100, there are two problems that I see with it. The first is price: $90 seems a bit steep for something to carry your camera around in (cases do get quite dirty on the road).Problem number two: the case is emblazoned with the Sony ALPHA logo, making it clear to anyone within eyesight that you are toting around a $1,000 camera.I prefer to be a bit more subtle and not advertise that I have a cameraon my back, which is why I prefer the. This bag does sport the Adorama logo, but many peoplemay not be aware that this is a camera retail company.
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Remote ControlThis is the ideal accessory for the night-time photographer.When taking photos at night, you want to ensure that there is zero camera vibration - which means that you don't even want to touch the camera to take a photo.The lets you do just that.For OwnersThis section of the Sony DSLR-A100 guide is for existing owners of this digital SLR camera. If there are other links that you'd like to see here, please send your and let me know. Manuals and SupportHave you misplaced your owner's manual or need support for your camera? Here you go:.Digital SLR LessonsTired of missing great photo opportunities even though you have an advanced digital SLR camera?I'll let you in on a little secret: there's nothing wrong with your camera.Digital SLRs are great at taking photos, but not so good at making decisions - it's up to you to know what you want and to take manual control when you have to.Here's some good news: it's easier to learn how to use your digital SLR than you might think.In fact, you can learn all about all the features of your Sony A100 digital SLR camera in just.