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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: LongTatLaw on March 22, 2008, 08:42:42 AM

Title: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 22, 2008, 08:42:42 AM: 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?
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 22, 2008, 11:20:02 AM: 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 !!
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 22, 2008, 12:17:10 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 22, 2008, 08:17:38 PM: took a few of a race I did today but not tricky photography... but seems like Im gonna be pretty happy with it. :)
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 22, 2008, 08:18:45 PM: Robodad, you start thinking about getting rid of those minolta lenses let me know! Id love a wide angle
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 23, 2008, 12:51:05 AM: 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
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 23, 2008, 07:27:24 AM: 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, :dunno:

Hope you have fun with it,

What did you find out about going to the beach in April ??
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 23, 2008, 07:38:41 AM: Quote
your A100 body

C'mon.. the guy is in shape to run a marathon, but I wouldn't say his body is A100. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 23, 2008, 07:42:28 AM: That is why I said the A100 will do but I really want the A700 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 23, 2008, 08:09:25 AM: Quote from: robodad on March 23, 2008, 07:42:28 AM
That is why I said the A100 will do but I really want the A700 :chuckle:

That doesn't sound like an upgrade...it sounds like a complete rebuild.. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 23, 2008, 08:23:22 AM: Quote
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 !!
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 23, 2008, 09:09:17 AM: Quote from: robodad on March 23, 2008, 08:23:22 AM
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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. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: popeshawnpaul on March 23, 2008, 09:25:42 AM: 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
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 23, 2008, 10:32:47 AM: Quote
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 !! :chuckle:

Please keep the PM's for yourself, Thank You !!
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 24, 2008, 06:05:19 AM: Too funny.
Title: Re: Sony A100 DSLR?
Post by: robodad on March 24, 2008, 07:31:28 AM: :chuckle: