 Sony Alpha 100 - Light metering
According to Mark Goldstein: "In auto mode the Sony A100 delivers an impressively consistent performance, with the combination of nine point AF and 40-segment pattern metering ensuring that focus and exposure are, in the main, right on target. Having tried the camera with some older Minolta lenses, both tele and macro, alongside the ‘catch all' of the supplied 17-80mm kit lens, I can vouch that, although the latter delivers images which are detailed but ever so slightly soft, with the right lens combination it's capable of some stunning results.
Sony DSLR A100 - Responsiveness and Carl Zeiss
Mark continues: "That start up time of just over a second, mere 3fps capture, and loud shutter may not be good enough to please the pros, but it's a performance that's more than adequate given it's a DSLR intended for mass market consumption. The steady introductions of Carl Zeiss branded lenses will further cement its claim on the pockets of enthusiasts anyway, and Sony has reportedly invested such a hefty sum in making its DSLR brand successful that failure is not an option." You want to learn more about the Sony DSLR camera? Continue to read the Sony DSLR A100 review at PhotographyBLOG.
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Sony DSLR A100 review at PhotographyBLOG : DIWA member Mark Goldstein from PhotographyBLOG has reviewed the Sony Alpha 100 digital SLR camera. The Sony A100 features a new Bionz image processing engine that supports a continuous burst mode for fast-action shooting and performs intelligent power management. Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) analyzes the captured image data and instantly determines the best exposure and color tonality of an image before JPEG compression. Unlike software optimization of a processed image, DRO is performed in the hardware. It is the first hardware-based DRO solution for high-speed shooting. The supplied lithium ion battery gives you up to 750 shots per full charge.
