james_frater Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I am not sure if anyone posted this review, but Steves Digicams has posted what I think is the best review so far. One thing I have noticed is that it is more KM than Sony in design and user interface. which I think is great for starters. http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/alpha100.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_bocchino Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 One thing that seems to be missing is a PC outlet for studio flash. If so, that would not make this camera geared towards the advanced photographer. Maybe on the next Sony model. A vertical grip would be nice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_frater Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 I am sure there is a hot shoe attachment for a flash sync cable avialable for Minolta. Another solution slave units that will trigger with the on-camera flash. Always work arounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_hohner Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 The PC adaptor is named PCT-100. However, it's unclear if it work with the A-100. <p> You can NOT trigger the studio flash with the camera's built-in flash. The metering pre-flash of the camera would trigger the studio flash prematurely, before the mirror is up and the shutter is open. The A-100 also doesn't have a manual flash option for the built-in flash, which would inhibit the pre-flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
._._z Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 From the reviews I've read, the two main idiosyncrasies appear to be slower-than- the-competition autofocus and (typical CCD) noise at ISO 400 and above. Noise will probably be addressed in future cameras, including a possible switch to a CMOS sensor chip. But the autofocus is a real issue, since fovus motors built into lenses have a real advantage over lenses dependent on focusing motors in the camera body. Nikon was able to keep backward compatability while offering newer lenses with ultrasonic motors in them, and I think Sony will have to make a serious, similar effort to win over advanced amateurs and pros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 <P>The Steves review is good but kind of inconclusive (in fact Steve refuses to give any conclusion). Look at the piece on <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=3009">Trusted Reviews</a>. The guy there is a bit more definite, in fact he likes it a lot and thinks it will trouble the Canon 30D.</P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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