Sony announced its very first DSLR , the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 developed in conjunction with camera giants Konica Minolta. The A100 promises to produce stunning images thanks to its ten megapixel APS CCD image sensor and its Super SteadyShot® image stabilization technology.

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 with its 10 MP resolution is suppose to offer the highest resolution in its class and Sony will launch 19 new lenses to compliment the new DSLR. The Sony A100 is also a godsend of sorts to the Konica Minolta loyalists as the system would be compatible with former Minolta lenses. This DSLR also sports a new and according to Sony path-breaking image processing engine called Bionz (come again?) which ensures intelligent power management especially when it comes to high paced shooting. The novel and pioneering Dynamic Range Optimizer image analysis technology ensures striking , balanced and realistic images.

The Sony A100 impresses further with its proprietary Super SteadyShot® image stabilization which eliminates blurry images even at ISO setting of 1600 and automatically stabilizes lenses like telephoto, wide-angle, standard and macro. So you do not have to worry about carrying a tripod or flash. According to Sony the DSLR is one of its kind as it can optimize dynamic range from shadows to highlights via the in-camera hardware processing. The DSLR also impresses with its battery life which gives you 750 shots per full charge. One cool feature found on the DSLR is no doubt it’s ability to shake of dust via the onboard anti-dust feature. The CCD image sensor has also been coated with indium tin oxide to combat static build-up.

As of now Sony has developed three lenses with Carl Zeiss including an ultra-wide, 16-80 mm Vario-Sonnar T* zoom model and two fixed focal length telephoto models ─ a Planar T* 85 mm and Sonnar T* 135 mm. The 2.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus and the eye-start auto focus makes focusing and viewing easy. The camera is able to support a wide variety of storage cards including CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive® media cards, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media cards via and adapter. The A-100 will start shipping from July and the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera body will be available for about $900. However one can opt for the Sony DSLR-A100K kit which includes the body and an 18-70mm zoom lens for about $1000. For more info visit the Sony