Published on 06/ 4/2006
After handing over Konica Minolta's camera service operations, cameras, and related equipment to Sony, digital SLR camera enthusiasts are buzzing about the upcoming Sony Alpha 100 digital SLR camera. So far the following are unofficial specs, so take it with a pinch of salt. The Aplha 100 is expected to offer 10.2 megapixels an an APS-C size CCD sensor. It will be fully compatible with Sony Alpha mount system lenses as well as the Sony G lens and Carl Zeiss optics. It does make one wonder - can the older Minolta lenses be used on the Sony Alpha 100? More details after the jump.
Sony Alpha 100 digital SLR specifications Note that the following specifications are unofficial and may not be correct after all: • 10.2 million effective pixels • APS-C size CCD sensor • Anti-dust protection system • Super SteadyShot in camera body (switchable) • Dynamic Range Optimiser and BIONZ Image Processing Engine • Maximum sensitivity: 1600 ISO equivalent • 2.5 inch 230K pixel Clear Photo LCD Plus Screen with AR coating • Clear Processing for image review and function navigation • Bright Optical Viewfinder with Spherical Acute Matte screen • High-speed Auto focus with 4 focus modes • Ultra wide AF area with 9 local focus points and central cross-hair sensor • High Speed Continuous Advance Shooting up to 3fps • Burst shooting: JPEG unlimited, 6 frames RAW, 3 frames RAW+JPEG • CompactFlash type I/II and Microdrive support, supplied Memory Stick DUO adapter • Dimensions: 94.7 x 133.1 x 71.3 mm (L x W x D), weight: 545g (without battery) • 1600 mAh Lithium ion battery with STAMINA technology for up to 750 shots from single charge (CIPA measurement, 50% usage of built-in flash)