Sony Alpha DSLR-100K 10.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - anyone own this? What is the best 35MM Digital?

Question

I want to buy a Digital 35MM - what is your opinion? I was looking at the Sony Alpha DSLR and I really like it - what does everyone else think?

Answer 1

I have the Alpha and it is a great camera. It is far more comfortable than the canon xti and the inbody stablization works very well. The only complaint I have is the ISO 1600 is unusable, I have used up to 800 with no problems though. Minolta lenses are very cheap and easy to find on Ebay also. I think you will be very happy with it!

Answer 2

Here's another vote for the D80. These two cameras provide about the same image quality in normal light conditions, but the Nikon pulls ahead at higher ISO values. They might use similar sensors, but the rest of the Nikon hardware and the Nikon firmware turn the output from the D80 sensor into better pictures. By the way, Nikon makes the machines that Sony uses to make the chips sold (back) to Nikon. Funny, eh? Now, if insane low light photography is your thing, you'll want a Nikon D50 or just about any Canon dSLR. What I'm saying is that unlike the Sony, the Nikon D80 produces clean results at dusk, and indoors without a flash, etc. It's a fantastic all-around camera. A bigger reason to go with Nikon is the availability of lenses. With Sony, you can use new Sony lenses, old Minolta lenses, and the same third party lenses also availble to Nikon. But these can't touch the width and depth of the Nikon lens range. Macro lenses, portrait lenses, super wide-angle zooms, fish eye lenses... you name it and Nikon's got it in 5 flavors. Nikon also has great flash guns and other accessories, all fine tuned to work with the D80. A third reason to go with Nikon is the upgrade path. With Nikon, the D80 is an entry level body. With Sony, the A100 is all they've got. With Nikon, you can get +$1000 lenses for professional work, with Sony you've got zip. I know that Sony intends to stay in the dSLR market, and in 5 years time they might have a great selection... but then again they might not... For me, all of these advantages far outweigh Sony's built in image stabilization. If I sound like a fanboy, I probably am - I use a Nikon D200. On the other hand, if money were no object, I switch to a professional Canon.

Answer 3

All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Answer 4

First, there is no such thing as a 35mm digital camera. 35mm is a film camera.

The Sony is really a Minolta DSLR since Sony bought the rights when Minolta quit the camera business. Every Minolta Auto Focus lens made since 1985 will mount to the Sony Alpha so you have access to a lot of high quality glass. Plus, you can buy an adapter to use the older Minolta MC/MD ROKKOR-X lenses as manual focus.

IMO the Sony is an excellent choice, especially since you express a liking for it. If you have any Minolta questions just email me.