Alpha A100 (Official)

[zcf]

O...M...G...
an AF vario-sonnar T* 16-80mm, if this optically quality is anywhere near the classic CZ... this will be the mother of all kit lens!

Oh yeah, the 135mm 1.8 T* is amazing too :bsmilie:

you got 135mm STF still want this f/1.8 Zeiss :sweat:

 

[satay16]

hopefully it is not going to cost like 1000euro

 

[drake336]

The spec is like an advance KM 5D for user... I will wait for another HIGHER serise...

Forget the Alpha 100, the 7D will tide me through... hmmm Carl Zeiss... yummy...

:lovegrin:

Then again we maybe looking at a $1000 kit lens in the making :bsmilie:

 

[forbytes]

Carl Zeiss is good. but do not underestimate the powder of G lens. ;p

 

[drake336]

you got 135mm STF still want this f/1.8 Zeiss :sweat:

haha bro, I am just blown away by a lens with a 75mm diameter aperture, it's not everyday you see one being announced...

Finally, after all these years, Minolta users can rejoice with the range of choice!!!

(Minolta lenses? KM lenses? Sony lenses? CZ lenses? gotta catch 'em all :bsmilie: )

 

[zcf]

Seem like the Zeiss lenses are Auto-Focus :thumbsup:

Carl Zeiss® Sonnar® T* 135mm f/1.8 TelephotoWide aperture for amazingly bright telephoto shotsSuperb sharpness with Sony Super SteadyShot® systemClose-up focusing capability (less than three feet)Internal Focusing to speed auto-focus response2 ED Glass elements for sharp clear long shotsFocal Length – 35mm Equivalent: 135 mmFocal Length – APS: 202.5 mmAngle of View – 35mm Equivalent: 18ﾟAngle of View – APS: 12ﾟMin Focus Distance: 2’ 5” (72 cm)Aperture – Maximum: f1.8Aperture – Minimum: f22Maximum Magnification: 0.25XLens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups with 9 aperture blades Filter Diameter: 77 mmDimensions: 3-1/2 x 4-5/8” (88.5 x 115 mm)Weight: 2 lb 5 oz (1050 g)Supplied Accessories: Front and rear lens cap, SH0003 lens hood

 

[tokrot]

Oh Mine! Finally it's offically! Yeah! Now Sony has best of A-moulth and Carl Zeiss.. plus KM's AS and her in-house made sensor and probably selling like hot cakes soon..

 

[GENO]

Oh Mine! Finally it's offically! Yeah! Now Sony has best of A-moulth and Carl Zeiss.. plus KM's AS and her in-house made sensor and probably selling like hot cakes soon..

Offically broke for another 2 ,3 years to come too!
:sweat: :cry:

 

[weikee]

can the new flash use in 5D / 7D?

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

Review on the new Alpha A100

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0606/06060501sonydslra100.asp

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dslr_a100-review/

 

[Eyesthruthelens]

really like this lens range ...hope it performs admirable and sony dun drop bombshell on those hoping that forward compatibility is maintained perfectly :bsmilie:

That SAL 16-80 mm F3.5-4.5 is US$699!

 

[sulhan]

Wow.....its like a soaring share price rushing up from the current $900 list price.
Its time to get those KM compatible lens now....which is already hard to find....:bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[eow]

few more good things

The A100 is ready to start shooting less than one second after you flip the power switch.

Autofocus speeds were excellent, as you'd expect. Typically the camera took 0.1 - 0.2 seconds to lock focus, and only a bit longer in more difficult situations. If the camera had to use the flash as an AF-assist lamp it almost always locked focus -- and quickly.

Shutter lag was not a problem, even at slower shutter speeds, just as you'd expect from a D-SLR.

Shot-to-shot delays were practically nonexistent. You can shoot as fast as you can compose -- or at least until you hit the buffer limit.

You can delete a photo right after it is taken by pressing the delete photo button.

The camera moves between photos very quickly, moving from one image to the next instantly.

 

[Drudkh]

The Sony family shot (click to see bigger one)

 

[muko]

how come somany already....
it is just 666....

really tempted... drooling...
what to do... hmmm...

 

[sulhan]

Haha.....

Looks like forward going form here.....we'll all probabaly converted to own a Sony body or another .....some incompatibility would force us to fully convert. Starting with batteries...:bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

i still got F828, using FM-50, dunno can anot...

anyway, No EP-2 replacement yet hor... and the Sony Ring Flash is for those Sony prosumer camera, wonder if it works well with Minolta flash anot...

 

[Agetan]

Interesting news...

CZ 135 f1.8 T is certainly interesting... CZ 16-80 is another interesting bit.

As for the camera alone, i am not that excited... Will stay with 7D until its replacement is release... then again, it depends on the price!!

Hart

 

[Agetan]

From DPreview:
"Sony is continuing its long-standing relationship with Carl Zeiss® to deliver superior optical performance for the α (Alpha) camera system. The two companies have co-developed three lenses, including an ultra-wide, 16-80 mm Vario-Sonnar T* zoom model and two fixed focal length telephoto models ─ a Planar T* 85 mm and Sonnar T* 135 mm."

Seems like my dream will come through to own a CZ 85mm Planar lens.. I am happy now...

Now just sit tight for the next announcement for Alpha 200 (Albeit, 7D replacement)... Ah.. we might have D2Xs version soon... 6 months time? 1 January 07.

Hart

 

[Caussway]

The legend continues..... Hope I can find a zoom that can focus faster and reliably with 7D.