Digital Cameras : Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100

After weeks of research and going thru comparisons I decided on the Sony dslr A100.
I find that the sony is easier to navigate through. The settings are not confusing as with the canons and I like the view finder. It is very easy to look thru and it also adjusts itself to my eyes.
I like the fact that the colors of my photos are very bright and vivid..in comparison with the Canon 30D which tends to be a little bland.
The cost was also a big factor in my decision and you get alot of camera for your money when you buy the Sony.
The battery life is great and I can go for days without having to recharge.
You won't be disappointed in this camera! Hide Full Review

I learned to shoot on a Minolta SLR 35mm and when they came out with their digital 5d and 7d I knew it was the camera I wanted. Last year they announced that they were leaving the camera business and all technology was going over to Sony I was crushed until I saw the A100. Same "in body" image stabilizer and an amazing 10.2 mega-pixels for under a grand. I am also able to use my old Minolta SLR lenses (although there are some exceptions but only a few).
The camera is very simple to use for those who know what they are doing and for those who don't know it all (like me) but know the basics, it is easy to play with and figure things out. I have a lot of fun playing with this camera and with an f1.4 50mm lens I can shoot in really low light without a flash and the picture comes out very nice (as long as subject is not moving around too much). The one thing I don't really care for is the flash. It makes everything kind of washed out looking but That can also get taken care of on the back end if needed. Gotta love digital. Hide Full Review

I could have spent the money for the Nikon and Canon...
I did tons of research before buying the Sony Alpha.
The clincher in my case was that I had a full compliment of Minota AF lenses from my 35mm
Maxuum and they were now interchangable with my Alpha!
Even without the lenses, theres something special about this camera.
I've been a photographer for over 40 years and I've never been able to capture the quality of images that I have with this camera!
It's one of the best purchases I've ever made!
Would I have been happy with the Nikon or Canon...Probably
I like being a little different from the pack...so I'm sticking with this Sony Alpha! Hide Full Review

This is the perfect camera for anyone just getting into SLR photography. Great features (some you don't see in any other camera) and simple to use (if you leave it on auto mode). Before buying this camera I read everything about every camera that I could get my hands on and for a starter like myself, it seems to be the logical choice. What I really like however is that the camera auto focuses when the camera is placed close to the eye.. nice touch!

My only con is the standard Sony lenses that come in the kits, granted the are nice lenses and they are doing well for me (my advice is up the sharpness level for a more clear picture as the auto they come out looking to soft) it's just the darn purple lines (fringing) on white backgrounds.

In all, buy it. You won't regret it. I don't, I love it to death! Now I just need to find some good Minolta lenses and I'll be happy! (btw, which is another great feature about this camera!) 5 3/4 Stars! Hide Full Review