Sony A100 DSLR?

[LongTatLaw]

Hey guys, went in to buy a D-Canon Rebel and left with an entire kit including the Sony A100....

got the normal lens & the 75-300.

anyone have experience with it?

[robodad]

Sorry no experience here but I want one really bad, I have a few lenses from a Minolta 35mm that will fit right on the A100 The trouble I am having is convincing the chief of staff (wife) that I need one !!

[popeshawnpaul]

When you are buying a dslr you should pick the system (nikon, canon, sony, etc) based on the lenses that brand has.  I have heard that some of the sony lenses are excellent, but they are also really expensive compared to a nikon or canon.  I have no first hand knowledge about the quality or use of this camera.  I think it's a good one from everything I've read.  All cameras do the same thing...record an image that your lens gives it. 

[LongTatLaw]

took a few of a race I did today but not tricky photography... but seems like Im gonna be pretty happy with it.

[LongTatLaw]

Robodad, you start thinking about getting rid of those minolta lenses let me know!  Id love a wide angle

[LongTatLaw]

Anyone ever used the fisheye "lens" that looks more like a filter to me...?  80$ on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Fisheye-0-25x-Lens-for-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A300-A350_W0QQitemZ130206341310QQihZ003QQcategoryZ106875QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[robodad]

Never tried any fisheye lenses, and you will likely be waiting a while if you are waiting for me to give up my lenses, almost as ling as I would have to wait for you to give up your A100 body LOL.

I have seen several Minolta lenses on Craigslist and they weren't all that expensive, in fact I tried to sell my whole 35mm set up on there last year for $50 cause I didn't need it anymore but that was before I knew the lenses would fit the Sony, maybe you will run into a deal like that somewhere.

I wished I had one so I could send you some tips but it looks like you'll be the teacher on this one after I get mine. I'd really like the A700 but I know that will never happen. You never know though, George might send me enough money to get one, 

Hope you have fun with it,

What did you find out about going to the beach in April ??

[billythekidrock]

your A100 body

C'mon.. the guy is in shape to run a marathon, but I wouldn't say his body is A100.   

[robodad]

That is why I said the A100 will do but I really want the A700 

[billythekidrock]

That is why I said the A100 will do but I really want the A700 

That doesn't sound like an upgrade...it sounds like a complete rebuild..

[robodad]

C'mon.. the guy is in shape to run a marathon, but I wouldn't say his body is A100.

Would you please elaborate on how you know this information so I know how to respond, Thank You !!

[billythekidrock]

C'mon.. the guy is in shape to run a marathon, but I wouldn't say his body is A100.

Would you please elaborate on how you know this information so I know how to respond, Thank You !!

Ouch!.. Well I can't divulge much since they were pm'd to me, but he did ask if I would go bear (bare) hunting and that he "just wanted to get me in the woods" what ever that means.

[popeshawnpaul]

Lots of focus on the camera...

I'd much rather have an A100 with a good Zeiss lens than an A700 or the new A900 and a cheap lens...  I would lust after this lens rather than any camera...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Zeiss-1680Z-16-80mm-f-3-5-4-5-with-Sony-filters_W0QQitemZ290215369453QQihZ019QQcategoryZ152379QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am told there is a Minolta 400mm f4.5 lens that can be found for $1500 that is the perfect wildlife lens...if you can find one!

Shawn

[robodad]

Ouch!.. Well I can't divulge much since they were pm'd to me, but he did ask if I would go bear (bare) hunting and that he "just wanted to get me in the woods" what ever that means.

Ok I am sorry I asked, I am just going to quietly back away from this conversation cause I don't want any thing to be said that will jepordize your relationship with him, thank you for the clarification !! 

Please keep the PM's for yourself, Thank You !!

[billythekidrock]

Too funny.