James Masi
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The official announcement from Sony has been made. The Sony alpha 100 DSLR --10.2mp APS-C size CCD: $999. (with a 18-70 Sony zoom lens).
see: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INT...ProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSLRA100K
It seems that it has the same sensor as the Nikon D200, but has overall a more entry-level specification. It should be a good D50/RebelXT/D70/30D competitor. There supposedly 3 different Sony DSLR models planned. Presumably at least one of them will have a higher specification to compete with the D200 directly, and perhaps the Canon 5D.
Among the 20 lenses anounced for the system, there are 3 Zeiss lenses:
* Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom LensSAL-1680CZ -
Expected to ship on or before July 28th, 2006. (this one is APS-only)
* Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f1.4 Telephoto LensSAL-85F14CZ -
Preorders will begin on September 8th, 2006
* Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 Telephoto LensSAL-135F18CZ -
Preorders will begin on September 8th, 2006
see: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INT...ProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSLRA100K
It seems that it has the same sensor as the Nikon D200, but has overall a more entry-level specification. It should be a good D50/RebelXT/D70/30D competitor. There supposedly 3 different Sony DSLR models planned. Presumably at least one of them will have a higher specification to compete with the D200 directly, and perhaps the Canon 5D.
Among the 20 lenses anounced for the system, there are 3 Zeiss lenses:
* Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom LensSAL-1680CZ -
Expected to ship on or before July 28th, 2006. (this one is APS-only)
* Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f1.4 Telephoto LensSAL-85F14CZ -
Preorders will begin on September 8th, 2006
* Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 Telephoto LensSAL-135F18CZ -
Preorders will begin on September 8th, 2006