Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera +2 SONY LENS & 1GB!?

Question

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A100-Digital-Camera-2-SONY-LENS-1GB_W0QQitemZ130067607397QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I found this deal does anyone have this camera.? and do you have the remote? is it any good? i am particularly interested in how it works by remote, but cant seem to find the research on it. I was hoping some 1 might have this camera. Thank You..

Answer 1

I love my Sony DSLR A100.

It has been rated at the best DSLR under $1,000 in several photography magazines, as well as being mentioned as winning Popular photography’s ‘Camera of the Year’ http://www.popphoto.com/popularphotographyfeatures/3440/the-camera-of-the-year-2006.html

From the article, “Enjoy the all-new Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100K camera with an amazing all-around lens to get you started. Included in this kit is the versatile new SAL-1870 lens. This standard lens easily handles the full range of shots you’ll take most often—but there’s nothing “standard” about its advanced optical design. In 35mm equivalent, it covers wide-angle 27mm to 105mm midrange telephoto for snapshots, portraits, interiors and more—an excellent all-around lens to travel with.

The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 MP DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide—and introduces Sony® imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot® in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start® Autofocus system for faster camera response.”

Check out all the specs at the Sony website: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSLRA100K&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalSLRCameras_BodyandKits.

Some other reviews to look at too:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2417/hands-on-sony-alpha-100-dslr.html
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/SonyA100/index.shtml

Personally, I got the kit with the 18-70mm lens and the 75-200 lens. All for about $1,100. I love the camera. I’ve been using SLR’s for over 20 years, and after months of research, I chose the Sony. I have no regrets. I personally would get a larger memory card, nothing less than 2GB...but with that package, it's a deal.

Do your research, good luck, and I hope you’re happy with what you decide!