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Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 Camera Body
Model number:
DSLR-A100
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Experience the 21-year heritage of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera. Sony's mastery of digital technology combines with Minolta's legendary SLR technology so you can take phenomenal pictures.
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- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
- Position 7 Compatability
Superior Electronics, Amazing Simplicity
In the revolutionary new Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, Sony digital technology takes you a giant step toward professional performance -- with advanced imaging, image stabilization and creative control functions, plus ease of operation that helps everyone take better digital pictures right from the start.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ Image Stabilization
When you shoot with high sensitivity, the shutter remains open longer -- so to compensate for shaky hands or fast-moving subjects, the Sony® SteadyShot INSIDE™ system automatically reduces image blur. And because it works in-camera, you’ll get the benefit of SteadyShot INSIDE™ stabilization with every lens you use.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright areasof the picture, theSony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides two levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: Normal DRO, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision.
2.5”1 Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Screen
The Clear Photo LCD Plus™ design of the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera’s built-in screen makes it easy to read camera setup menus even in bright sunlight -- and gives you a better picture when you use your screen to set up shots and check results.
Flexible Exposure Modes
For greater creative freedom in a wide range of shooting conditions, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides full manual exposure control as well as Program Auto, Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority.
Dual Media Options
TheSony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera accepts both CompactFlash™ Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick Duo™ media (with supplied adaptor).
10 MP APS-size CCD Imager
A large APS-size CCD imager allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise -- and providing greater detail when you make big prints or crop in close on your subject.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
Eye-Start® Autofocus System
Some DSLR systems don’t start focusing until the shutter button is half-pressed -- but that can slow down camera response. The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder, to capture fast-action subjects other cameras might blur.
Super-Accurate Exposure Control
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy.
Lithium Ion Battery with Stamina® Power
A supplied NP-FM55H Lithium Ion rechargeable battery lets you take up to 750 shots4 on a full charge, recharges quickly with supplied battery charger.
Advanced Lenses and Accessories
The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is your gateway to an incredibly sophisticated array of lenses and accessories -- including precision Sony® standard and zoom lenses, Sony® "G" Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss® T coated lenses, professional-quality flash units, and compatibility with over 16 million Maxxum®, Dynax and A-mount lenses sold worldwide.
Sharp, Clear Photos that Preserve the Mood
With high-sensitivity (ISO 1600) shooting, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera captures great photos without flash even in low light -- which makes it an ideal system camera for shooting without a tripod or in locations (like museums and churches) where flash is prohibited.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
At the heart of the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is the advanced BIONZ™ Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that responds ten times faster than software image processors -- improving camera response time, handling Dynamic Range Optimization processing and extending Stamina® battery life.
Continuous Burst Mode at 3 Frames Per Second
To catch fast action more effectively, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera offers continuous JPEG image capture up to the limit of your flash memory card -- plus RAW Burst Mode (up to 6 shots) with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.
9-Point Auto Focus Selection
The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera gives you all the focusing options you need for composing your shot with foreground, background or off-center subjects -- including manual focus point selection, Spot AF, Continuous AF and AF Lock.
Product Specifications
General
- Imaging Device : 10.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter
- Megapixel : 10.2MP
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens
- EV Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
- Exposure : Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator, Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual, Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
- Focus : Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor, Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen, Manual Focus
- Lens Type : Interchangeable A-mount
- Shutter Speed : 30 < 1/4000 sec 52 step, Bulb
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory.
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Image Data Converter SR Ver. 1.1 (Windows & Macintosh), USB Driver
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : (WHD) 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 2 7/8" (133 x 95 x 71 mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb. 3 oz (545g) body, not including battery, lens and media
Power
- Battery Capacity : 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 750 pictures4
- Battery Type : NP-FM55 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Up to 3FPS; Unlimited to capacity of media (JPEG L/M/S); Maximum 3 frames (RAW + JPEG); Maximum 6 frames (RAW)
- Color Mode(s) : Black & White, Standard, Vivid, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
- Red-Eye Reduction : On/Off (all modes)
- Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
- White Balance : Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/-3 step adjustable Kelvin tempature control
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+))
Control
- ISO : Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/ Lo80/Hi200
Hardware
- LCD : 2.5" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo™ design
- Microphone : N/A
- Viewfinder : Optical: TTL, 0.83x, 95% coverage
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
- Flash Mode(s) : Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM), Auto/On/Off/Rear Curtain/ Wireless
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Yes, On/Off Select
- Clear RAW NR : N/A
- Histogram Display : Yes, Playback only
- Movie Mode(s) : N/A
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : 40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot
Inputs and Outputs
- Output(s) : Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
- USB Port(s) : Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
In the Box
- Video and USB cables
- Body cap
- NOTE: No Memory Stick media is included.
- NP-FM55 rechargeable battery
- Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
- Accessory shoe cap
- BC-VM10 battery charger
- MSAC-MCF1N MS-Duo to CF Adaptor
- Image Data Converter SR Ver.1.1/Picture Motion Browser Ver.1.1 CD-ROM
α (alpha) Digital SLR Lenses & Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - SAL-18200 - 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - Flash for α DSLR Cameras
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REFURBISHED - 2.0X G-Series Tele-converter Lens
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REFURBISHED - 50mm f/1.4 Lens
$
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REFURBISHED - HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash
$336.99
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1680Z - Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
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REFURBISHED - 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1870 - 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-50M28 - 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
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REFURBISHED - 55-200mm f4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$229.95
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REFURBISHED - 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$
Cases
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System Carrying Case
$84.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$104.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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Alpha Designer Tote Bag
$159.99
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System Carrying Case
$54.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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Carrying Case
$89.99
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Carrying Case
$104.99
Eyepiece Accessories
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Eyepiece Cup
$9.99
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Magnifier
$79.99
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Angle Finder
$199.99
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
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8GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
$69.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
$119.99
Accessory Kits
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Fixed Focal Length Lenses
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50mm f/1.4 Lens
$369.99
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35mm f/1.4 G-Series Wide-Angle Lens
$1369.99
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20mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$599.99
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16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$849.99
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135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens
$1249.99
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28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$269.99
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DT 50mm f/1.8 Lens
$149.99
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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
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300mm f/2.8 G-Series Telephoto Lens
$6299.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$49.99
Eyepiece Correctors
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -4
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +0.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -3
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +3
$14.99
Filters
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Neutral Density Filter
$69.99
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Multi-coat Protector for 55mm α
$59.99
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Multi-coat Protector
$89.99
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Neutral Density Filter
$89.99
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Multi-coat Protector for 62mm α
$69.99
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Multi-coat Protector for 49mm α
$49.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$89.99
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Multi-coat Protector for 72mm α
$79.99
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Neutral Density Filter
$79.99
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Neutral Density Filter
$99.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$159.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$99.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$179.99
Macro Lenses
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50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$479.99
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100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$679.99
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30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$199.99
Straps
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Elbow Strap
$34.99
Carl Zeiss® Lenses
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Carl Zeiss® 24-70mm f2.8 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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Carl Zeiss® 16-35mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$1899.99
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Carl Zeiss® 85mm f/1.4 Telephoto Lens
$1369.99
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Carl Zeiss® 135mm f/1.8 Lens
$1479.99
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DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
$749.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - NP-FM55H InfoLITHIUM® M Series Rechargeable Battery Pack
$39.99
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$79.99
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REFURBISHED - LCS-AMA/B Premium Carrying Case
$47.99
Flashes & Flash Accessories
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α Off-Camera Cable
$59.99
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Sync Terminal Adaptor
$179.99
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α Triple Connector
$69.99
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α Accessory Shoe Cap
$6.99
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Macro Twin Flash Kit
$749.99
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α Accessory Shoe Cap
$6.99
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Off-Camera Cable for Flash
$59.99
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Hot Shoe Adaptor
$129.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$499.99
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Off-Camera Shoe
$49.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$299.99
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α Ring Light
$349.99
G Series Lenses
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70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$849.99
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70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1799.99
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70-400mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
Lens Cases
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Lens Case for up to 60mm
$27.99
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Lens Case for up to 90mm
$31.99
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Lens Case for up to 140mm
$36.99
Lens Caps
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α Body Cap
$3.99
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α Rear Lens Cap
$3.99
Power
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$69.99
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Adapter and Battery Charger
$149.99
Media Adaptors
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Memory Stick Adapter to CompactFlash
$54.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Remote Commanders
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RM-L1AM Alpha Remote Commander
$69.99
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RM-S1AM Remote Commander
$59.99
Fixed Focal Length Lenses
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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
Product Reviews
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1 of 1 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars
Reviewer: CarlosB (Cailfornia)
Date: May 3, 2009
I've had this product for 2-5 years
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Happy with this Camera
Pros: Good Quality Pictures
Cons: None that I see
For the average person who takes pictures at Birthdays,Holidays, & Weddings. You will be happy with this Camera. I live in California and have used this in Hearst Castle. You can't use a flash blub ,with the windows in the Castle giving the light.This camera will take good Quality pictures. This has been the best purchase for a digtial camrea that I have ever made. I bought this camera in 2005. I'm writing this review in 2009! I'm still Happy with it.
- 1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
- 2: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
- 3: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations
- 4: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
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