Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Preview
By Ian Bell
June 20, 2006
Sony gets serious with their new 10-megapixel alpha DSLR-A100 digital camera priced at $900 for the body only. We have an exclusive hands-on preview.
Quote from the preview:
"One of the most hotly contested arenas today is the D-SLR category. Currently Canon and Nikon control over 80 percent of the market, with Canon the dominant leader of the pack. We've used and enjoyed many Canon D-SLRs, ranging from the original Digital Rebel up to fantastic 12MP EOS 5D with its full-frame sensor ($3,000 body only). A camera like that is really for pros. A more realistic price for enthusiasts is around $1,000 for a top-notch D-SLR. Enter the new Sony alpha DSLR-A100 with its 10.2MP CCD and a list price of $900 for the body only, $1,000 with a kit lens (18-70mm). This camera is scheduled to go on sale in late July.
Digital Trends and other select members of the photographic press were given the opportunity to try out the new camera in Alaska to see if the A100 could do justice to the fantastic scenery. It did--as you can see by the photos here."