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Well I went and had a look at the A100 yesterday and was completely let down. I was excited driving there to see one, considering that I am a Sony fan and am quit impressed with the H series and the R1. When I picked it up I couldnt believe the cheapness of this camera. Even the Rebel XT feels better. I guess it could be the finish used. When I went to start taking some pictures it felt O.K but that cheesy shutter sound threw me off.

I havnt had a chance to look at the pictures yet but from what I have read here about noise issues at this time I think I will pass on this current offering. You can get an XT for less and the ISO at 800 + will blow this camera away. Maybe in time there will be a better quality DSLR coming out from Sony.

For people to even consider this camera comparable to what Nikon and Canon are offering in the same price range to me is ridiculous. All are better built, all are proven performers and the lenses available blow Sony out of the water. I have actually seen posts here where people are comparing it to the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D. Not even close guys and gals

Its a nice first effort and I hope in time there will be more efforts made but for me the A100 is already history. Next!

This post is not intended to flame Sony. I like Sony. I just dont think they hit the mark with this camera.
 
MikeMcMillan said:
When I picked it up I couldnt believe the cheapness of this camera.
Even the Rebel XT feels better. I guess it could be the finish
used. When I went to start taking some pictures it felt O.K but
that cheesy shutter sound threw me off.
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No camera can feel cheaper than the Rebel XT, and it is designed for very small hands.
 
marek b said:
at least the viewfinder and handgrip are better than canon.
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Thats a good point! I have to say the A-100 has the best build in its class. IMO. It should do, its based on the 5D. The canon whilst capable is very plastic, handles poorly IMO, and the handgrip was designed by someone who never picks cameras up, or is a torture expert. VF is noticably smaller on the canon too.

On IQ thats another matter up to personal taste. Lens argument isnt that valid either, lots of lenses to pick from, not just KM/Sony, Tamron, Sigma..cant see the problem there.

I guess everyone makes their own mind up..but having handled an A-100 I cant see how people feel its cheap build..

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Take the post for whatever you like. I dont really care. This is what I think and I'am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. I dont care what the photo's show. It will be of the inside of the store. For me it was more a question of fit,function and feel. there are enough posts here alreay to show the issues with the picture quality. Me posting these would just be another nail in the A100 Coffin.

Dont get mad at me. I didnt make the camera. Get mad at Sony for making this the first DSLR they are offering. You like it? Go buy it

Anything Sony is going to bring to market should at least compete. Noise at 800 +. What a joke. Lets just say this. The pictures I have and the ones shown here clearly indicate that this camera takes no better pictures than the R1. In my opinion, worse. Its just a sales job guys.

Get over it and move on. They are new to this market and I am sure they will have better cameras in the future.

You guys make me laugh, Heaven forbid if anyone has anything negative to say. Its obvious from this thread and the pics posted that there are issues.
 
MikeMcMillan said:
Take the post for whatever you like. I dont really care. This is
what I think and I'am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. I
dont care what the photo's show. It will be of the inside of the
store. For me it was more a question of fit,function and feel.
there are enough posts here alreay to show the issues with the
picture quality. Me posting these would just be another nail in the
A100 Coffin.

Dont get mad at me. I didnt make the camera. Get mad at Sony for
making this the first DSLR they are offering. You like it? Go buy it

Anything Sony is going to bring to market should at least compete.
Noise at 800 +. What a joke. Lets just say this. The pictures I
have and the ones shown here clearly indicate that this camera
takes no better pictures than the R1. In my opinion, worse. Its
just a sales job guys.

Get over it and move on. They are new to this market and I am sure
they will have better cameras in the future.

You guys make me laugh, Heaven forbid if anyone has anything
negative to say. Its obvious from this thread and the pics posted
that there are issues.
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Well I agree everyone should be able to view their thoughts. I cant say I agree with the build/lens points, but thats not significant. I share your thoughts to a degree on image quality at higer ISO, one reason I dont see it as a viable alternative to the KM5D..."for my needs", and thats the point. My personal needs, which are not the same as everyones.

No doubt 10mp will help sell the camera. I have never been swayed purely on the basis of megapixels anyway.

Maybe you could have been a tad more subtle with the phrasing though...some are likely to get upset!

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You might be right in that regard. I have been known to be a little rough with my words. I have been misinterpeted many times.

Dont get me wrong. I like Sony. what they have done with the H series is amazing. The best at that level in my opinion. The R1 was great but lacked a few things. The A100 to me was brought to market a little fast. I think if they had of taken a bit more time the camera would be better.

Time will tell all.
 
MikeMcMillan said:
Take the post for whatever you like. I dont really care. This is
what I think and I'am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. I
dont care what the photo's show. It will be of the inside of the
store. For me it was more a question of fit,function and feel.
there are enough posts here alreay to show the issues with the
picture quality. Me posting these would just be another nail in the
A100 Coffin.
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So what's yor point posting here? Just to say that the A100 doesn't fit your hands?
MikeMcMillan said:
Dont get mad at me. I didnt make the camera. Get mad at Sony for
making this the first DSLR they are offering. You like it? Go buy it
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Why do I need to get mad at Sony? Yes, I like the A100 and I've bought it. And I also have the Rebel XT so I know what I am talking about.
MikeMcMillan said:
Anything Sony is going to bring to market should at least compete.
Noise at 800 +. What a joke. Lets just say this. The pictures I
have and the ones shown here clearly indicate that this camera
takes no better pictures than the R1. In my opinion, worse. Its
just a sales job guys.
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Another noise thread, my God!

You don't even bother to look at the pics YOU have taken. What can I say about you as a photographer.
MikeMcMillan said:
Get over it and move on. They are new to this market and I am sure
they will have better cameras in the future.

You guys make me laugh, Heaven forbid if anyone has anything
negative to say. Its obvious from this thread and the pics posted
that there are issues.
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Apparently you can't take negative posts about your thread.
 
Ok, its not got the build quality like the Olympus E-1 etc, it has not got weather sealing either but at the end of the day it takes good photos. When the E-500 came out i thought the same cheap build ect, but the camera takes good pics. At the end of the day its up to you what you want from the camera i personally think for the money you cannot get better its a steal .The only problem i have had since i have had now for 3 weeks is 3 Dust spots, but i have dealt with that i just wish the Sensor shaker was as good as Olympus but what camera don't have no problems regards Alan.
 
You must be kidding but.........if you use and only Sony then it is understandable.

I have bought 30d and the FF 5d. In my opinion, A100 has better build quality. R1 is a good camera but ........its size and handling is far from being ideal.
MikeMcMillan said:
Well I went and had a look at the A100 yesterday and was completely
let down. I was excited driving there to see one, considering that
I am a Sony fan and am quit impressed with the H series and the R1.
When I picked it up I couldnt believe the cheapness of this camera.
Even the Rebel XT feels better. I guess it could be the finish
used. When I went to start taking some pictures it felt O.K but
that cheesy shutter sound threw me off.

I havnt had a chance to look at the pictures yet but from what I
have read here about noise issues at this time I think I will pass
on this current offering. You can get an XT for less and the ISO at
800 + will blow this camera away. Maybe in time there will be a
better quality DSLR coming out from Sony.

For people to even consider this camera comparable to what Nikon
and Canon are offering in the same price range to me is ridiculous.
All are better built, all are proven performers and the lenses
available blow Sony out of the water. I have actually seen posts
here where people are comparing it to the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D.
Not even close guys and gals

Its a nice first effort and I hope in time there will be more
efforts made but for me the A100 is already history. Next!

This post is not intended to flame Sony. I like Sony. I just dont
think they hit the mark with this camera.
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Mark K
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LOL, actually I can take it. What I cant believe is what some people here are saying.

Build quality is better than the 5d. Are you serious? What this post says about my photography is irrelevant. That's not the issue. Dont ever get fooled into thinking your gear makes you a good or bad photographer.

This cameras pictures are not even close to that of the 30d let alone the 5D with comaprable lenses. The noise is bad, you know it and I know it. To ignor that fact is a joke. It is unaceptable that this is what Sony would relese and expect people to purchase when there is better,cheaper already out there. Believe me, I wanted this camera to be great, I hoped it was. It just isnt.

I gaurantee this camera flops, I will bet money on it. The next one maybe not. But the A100 will flop. Anyone that has any money to lose let me know. You already blew $1000.00.
 
Most likely the salesperson handed you the Canon Digital Rebel or Pentax istD by mistake and you didn't know. These are the only 2 cameras ever built worse than the Rebel XT. ;-) I doubt anyone could ever go lower. The next grade is disposable cameras.

Biu
MikeMcMillan said:
Well I went and had a look at the A100 yesterday and was completely
let down. I was excited driving there to see one, considering that
I am a Sony fan and am quit impressed with the H series and the R1.
When I picked it up I couldnt believe the cheapness of this camera.
Even the Rebel XT feels better. I guess it could be the finish
used. When I went to start taking some pictures it felt O.K but
that cheesy shutter sound threw me off.

I havnt had a chance to look at the pictures yet but from what I
have read here about noise issues at this time I think I will pass
on this current offering. You can get an XT for less and the ISO at
800 + will blow this camera away. Maybe in time there will be a
better quality DSLR coming out from Sony.

For people to even consider this camera comparable to what Nikon
and Canon are offering in the same price range to me is ridiculous.
All are better built, all are proven performers and the lenses
available blow Sony out of the water. I have actually seen posts
here where people are comparing it to the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D.
Not even close guys and gals

Its a nice first effort and I hope in time there will be more
efforts made but for me the A100 is already history. Next!

This post is not intended to flame Sony. I like Sony. I just dont
think they hit the mark with this camera.
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Watch what you say. Name calling isnt nice.

Wasnt it you just the other day asking how to post a photo?

Like I said.

I gaurantee that this camera flops. I will bet money on it.

Get out and have a look at some other forums here. The Nikon and Canon forums have excellent examples of pictures taken with all their DSLR's.

I am not brand bound. I dont care who makes it. If its a good camera, its a good camera. You will find with this camera initial sales will look O.K then will taper off, by then Sony will have another to offer. The numbers speak for themselves and they dont lie.

The rebel (300D) and the XT were ground breaking cameras for the price.

Have a look at the stats on this site alone and see who's looking and buying what.

If you chose to ignor that then I'm afraid its you that are stupid.

All I have seen here so far are a few moderate exapmles, nothing at all impressive. Mostly comparrisons and noise complaints. That alone has to tell you somthing.
 
MikeMcMillan said:
For people to even consider this camera comparable to what Nikon
and Canon are offering in the same price range to me is ridiculous.
All are better built, all are proven performers and the lenses
available blow Sony out of the water.
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When you express your opinion, that is one thing and is always welcome, but this idea about lenses is just not correct. You are spreading misinformations.
MikeMcMillan said:
This post is not intended to flame Sony. I like Sony. I just dont
think they hit the mark with this camera.
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MikeMcMillan said:
I gaurantee this camera flops, I will bet money on it. The next one
maybe not. But the A100 will flop. Anyone that has any money to
lose let me know. You already blew $1000.00.
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You are right. You didn't post at first to flame Sony, but to flame people who bought Sony DSLR. You are making fun ot of them.

Hey, I bought A100 (exchanged 7D for it, actually). I must be stupid.

And, even worse, I had Canon DSLRs earlier - D30, D60, 1D & 10D, so I knew for better. What was I thinking?! I should've known better.

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Greetings, Aleksandar
 
MikeMcMillan said:
The rebel (300D) and the XT were ground breaking cameras for the
price.
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No, XT wasn't. Minolta 5D was mostly better camera, for a lower price.
MikeMcMillan said:
Have a look at the stats on this site alone and see who's looking
and buying what.
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That is why I guessed you are a Britney fun, you listen what sells best, don't you? 350D sold better than KM 5D, so it must have been a better camera? Yeah, sure..
MikeMcMillan said:
If you chose to ignor that then I'm afraid its you that are stupid.
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If I don't like Britney, am I stupid too?
MikeMcMillan said:
All I have seen here so far are a few moderate exapmles, nothing at
all impressive. Mostly comparrisons and noise complaints. That
alone has to tell you somthing.
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Those examples tells you something about the photographer, but very little about the equipment. There are a lot of gus here who would take better pictures with disposable Kodaks than I with all the possible pro equipment.
Your comments and way of arguing tell something about yourself, as well...

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Greetings, Aleksandar
 
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