Sony A100 or DSLR-Alpha 100 is the new digital imaging product of Sony. New achievements in development have led to the improvement in photography. Digital cameras help us improve the appearance of images using advanced technologies. This new device has several features installed in it. The characteristic of this camera are built to make the work of any photographer easier.
Images produced through this camera are attracting. The features used to capture images are more improved than before. The image sizes range from 2.5megapixels to a maximum of 10megapixels. You can capture images in three image sizes within the 10.8megapixels. Images are commonly saved in the JPEG format. Images are compressed using two compression levels before they are saved.
Compression levels include fine and standard. The fine compression reduces the size of the image and offers high JPEG image quality. Image quality is more reduced by the standard compression level. It reduces the images using stronger compression and allows more images to be stored. The RAW format can be used to save the images.
The aim for advanced features in this camera is to enhance the look of pictures. It has two settings on sensitivity. These settings allow you to keep details of images taken in any surrounding. Lo80 is a sensitivity setting that allows you to retain the information of photo shot in dark places. It prevents loss of information in the shadows. To retain information in highlights, the Hi200 sensitivity setting is commonly used.
The camera uses the Minolta A type mount lens to capture images. Images can be taken with reduced noises when the noise reduction technology is set. The camera is fitted with an anti-blur and anti-dust feature. The anti-dust feature keeps the camera free from dust caused by static electricity. The presence of the user is detected by the proximity sensor when the eye-start AF is on.
You can adjust the settings of the camera depending with how you want to use it. The camera has various options to choose from using the buttons. You can replay, delete, format, reset or protect an image. Date imprints can be done using the buttons on the camera.
The camera has a rechargeable battery that is housed in the grip. The battery takes four hours to be charged. You can use an external memory to save your images. It has a memory card slot that is used to insert the memory card. Sony A100 has a dual use connection for USB port or video out connection.