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Digital SLR Cameras fo Beginners

Rebel XSi (450 D) , 40D, 30D

Sony DSLR-A100

Sony A100

This is Sony’s first digital SLR camera however it has some significant advanced features such as built-in image stabilizer and dust control system plus it’s 10 megapixels. It can be a good choice for beginners.

Spesifications

Sony DSLR-A100
Format SLR
Maximum Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels
Low Resolution 3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280 pixels
Image Ratio Width:Height 3:2
Effective Pixels 10.0 million pixels
Sensor photo detectors 10.8 million pixels
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Type CCD
Color Filter Array RGB
Sensor Manufacturer Sony
ISO Rating Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Image Stabilization Yes, Sensor shift
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Auto focus type 9 areas
White Balance Override 7 positions + manual
Min Shutter 30 sec + Bulb
Max Shutter 1/4000 sec
Built-in Flash Yes, pop-up
Flash Guide -
External Flash Yes, hot-shoe,
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Off
Exposure Compensation -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
Metering 40 area , Center weighted average, Spot
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5
Lens Thread Sony Alpha mount and Minolta A-type mount
Continuous Drive 3.0 fps
Records Movie Clips No
Remote Control Wire - Optional
Self-Timer 2 to 10 seconds
Timelapse Recording No
Orientation Sensor Yes
Storage Types Compact Flash (Type I and II)
Storage Included None
Uncompressed format RAW
Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Quality Levels Fine, Standard
Viewfinder Optical (Pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x magnification)
LCD 2.5 “
LCD Pixels 230,000 pixels
Video Out Yes
USB Yes, 2.0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) Not available
Battery / Charger Yes
Battery Lithium-Ion (NP-FM55H) and charger
Weight (inc. batteries) 638 g (22.5 oz)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in)