Sony 's first DSLR is released in America

12/06/06

Sony s jumping into the digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera market alpha DSLR-A100 system. With a 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor will be introduced with 19 high-quality Sony lenses, and will be compatible with most of the former Konica-Minolta Maxxum mount lenses. Sony developed a new Dynamic Range Optimizer image analysis technology to provide exceptional picture quality and natural color reproduction, along with a new Bionz image processing engine. This new engine supports a continuous burst mode for fast-action shooting and performs intelligent power management. You can say goodbye to blurry pictures thanks to high light sensitivity (up to ISO 1600) and Super SteadyShot image stabilization. The alpha camera also features eye-start auto focus, which starts focusing your picture before you even press the shutter; a 2.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen for wide-angle viewing and exceptional color reproduction; JPEG and RAW file format support; and a comfortable camera grip with easily-accessible function and mode dials.

There is a slot for CompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive media
cards. The camera also accepts Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO Duo media cards through a supplied adaptor.
The DSLR-A100 camera body will be available for about $900. The
DSLR-A100K kit, which includes the camera body along with an 18-70mm zoom lens, will be available for about $1,000. Both ship in July.