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The Manual for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 is available for download. The 159 pages manual is a must read for those who plan to order the A100 when it’s available.

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DPreview.com has just posted their review of the Sony Alpha A100.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Below is some advantages that they think of the debut Sony Alpha.

Conclusion – Pros

• Excellent resolution, plenty of detail although no leap over eight megapixels
• Vibrant color response, similar hues to other digital SLR’s
• About a third of a stop more sensitive than indicated
• Neutral tone response with soft roll-off in highlights
• In-body SteadyShot system provides about 2 stops of additional shutter speed latitude
• All your lenses become ‘SteadyShot’ at no extra cost
• Extra highlight detail using the High Key Hi200 setting
• In-hardware Dynamic Range Optimization, works best in Advanced mode
• Eye Start AF can be an advantage in certain circumstances (useful for ‘priming’ AF)
• Good build quality but slightly lighter-weight plastic than expected, compact design
• Easy to use Function dial for changing settings without using the menu
• Smart mirror lock-up implementation (mirror is always locked up with the self-timer)
• Unlimited continuous shooting in JPEG mode (with a reasonably fast CF card)
• Excellent CF throughput (the fastest we’ve recorded to date, 13 MB/sec for RAW)
• Excellent USB 2.0 throughput when used in Mass Storage device mode
• Supplied software good, interesting ‘Picture Motion Browser’
• Good battery life

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DPreview published a sample gallery with 19 photographs taken by Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. Photos taken include varies in terms of ISO and subjects. Its worth while to spend some time to see how does the Alpha 100 do.

Check it out here: Sony DSLR-A100 Preview Samples (19 photographs).

Sony released their first DLSR named Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The A100 is equipped with a 10 Megapixel sensor which is the highest pixel count for entry level DLSR now. Follow up is the press release and technical specification:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

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