By Stan Roderbel


Digital cameras are taking over the market. The new designed Sony A100 also known as Sony Alpha 100 or DSLR-A100 is the new model of Sony. This camera is preferred because of the features it has. The features make the camera popular. Advance in technology in cameras has improved the look of pictures produced. Photographers can use the cameras using simple features to enhance their work.

Images produced through this camera are attracting. The features used to capture images are more improved than before. The image sizes range from 2.5megapixels to a maximum of 10megapixels. You can capture images in three image sizes within the 10.8megapixels. Images are commonly saved in the JPEG format. Images are compressed using two compression levels before they are saved.

Compression levels include fine and standard. The fine compression reduces the size of the image and offers high JPEG image quality. Image quality is more reduced by the standard compression level. It reduces the images using stronger compression and allows more images to be stored. The RAW format can be used to save the images.

The device has two sensitivity settings. The settings allow it to vary the ISO required by the surrounding light of the image. The two sensitivity settings are Lo80 which captures images in dark surroundings. The setting prevents loss of details in the shadows. The other setting is Hi200 that capture photos in bright surroundings. It helps you keep the details in the highlights.

The camera uses the Minolta A type mount lens to capture images. Images can be taken with reduced noises when the noise reduction technology is set. The camera is fitted with an anti-blur and anti-dust feature. The anti-dust feature keeps the camera free from dust caused by static electricity. The presence of the user is detected by the proximity sensor when the eye-start AF is on.

Many options are provided when using this model. It has buttons that help you reset the cameras default options. You can replay, delete or print dates using the buttons. You can format your camera and create space for storing more images.

The camera has a rechargeable battery that is housed in the grip. The battery takes four hours to be charged. You can use an external memory to save your images. It has a memory card slot that is used to insert the memory card. Sony A100 has a dual use connection for USB port or video out connection.




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