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Sony Alpha SLT-A33

Sony Alpha SLT-A33

This was my first of two single lens translucent SLT cameras. The second is my Sony SLT A77V camera.  I still have and use the A77V; I no longer have the A33). I was thrilled to explore my photography with this cutting edge technology that was precursor to mirror less camera tech.

From DP Review:

The Sony Alpha SLT-A33 and A55, are the first cameras to incorporate Sony’s translucent mirror design. The Single Lens Translucent (SLT) cameras offer live view with full-time fast phase-  detection AF whether in stills or movie shooting. This is achieved by having a fixed, semi-transparent mirror that redirects a small amount of light onto the AF sensor while allowing the rest through onto the main imaging sensor. The A55 is built around a 16.2MP sensor while the A33 features a 14.2MP unit. Both feature 3.0″ articulated LCDs, full HD video recording and ISO sensitivity up to 12,800, while the A55 also features built-in GPS. As well as being highly innovative, both cameras are fast, responsive and capable of excellent image quality.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

I no longer have this camera.  It was my first digital camera and I got a lot of good use from it — a great beginners education and some very nice photos indeed. I bought it after an in-depth review of its competition — specifically similar cameras produced by Nikon and Canon. Here is a nice description of the origins and characteristics of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

From DP Review:

In July 2005 Konica Minolta and Sony made an announcement that they were to jointly develop digital SLR cameras. This agreement hinted at shared technology between the two companies such as auto focus, metering and Anti-Shake coming from Konica Minolta and sensors, electronics and batteries from Sony. Some six months later Konica Minolta dropped a bomb on the camera market by announcing that they were withdrawing from the camera business and had transferred certain camera assets including the Maxxum/Dynax lens mount and related SLR technologies to Sony.

Almost a year on since that first announcement we have the new Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, a compact, ten megapixel (CCD) digital SLR with a (Konica) Minolta lens mount, Anti-Shake (now Super SteadyShot) and a definite cross-breed appearance. It’s fair to say that while this camera may share some components with previous Konica Minolta digital SLR’s Sony’s involvement has brought external styling, build quality and finish up to a higher standard. The lens mount is to be called the ‘Alpha mount’ and Sony has announced no less than 19 lenses which will carry the Sony Alpha branding (although many are based on existing Minolta lenses).

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