Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No?

synapseman · 7th June 2006

Well, would you?

Why, or why not?

eow · 7th June 2006

the noise .........is it better or worse? since they are not using the km based processor any more..

synapseman · 7th June 2006

I guess we all have to wait for proper reviews first, huh?

When will they hit our shores, any indications?

tsan81 · 7th June 2006

Better to save money for new lenses. 5D is still a good cam.

Shibin · 7th June 2006

i think if i change cam it'll be an upgrade... dun wan to change just because it's new model... so i'll wait for 7D replacement... better be a killer... oh i own a 5D btw..

tankm · 7th June 2006

No $$$ to change.

Zenten · 7th June 2006

Originally Posted by Shibin

i think if i change cam it'll be an upgrade... dun wan to change just because it's new model... so i'll wait for 7D replacement... better be a killer... oh i own a 5D btw..

I agree ......but I am selling my 5D for a Canon. Anyone interested?

GENO · 7th June 2006

Originally Posted by Zenten

I agree ......but I am selling my 5D for a Canon. Anyone interested?

Ya..sell 5D then get 5D..

Eyesthruthelens · 7th June 2006

FF DSLR pricing should be affordable in coming years.. pretty soon all new DSLRs will be FF.

summerrain · 8th June 2006

no, i will switch 2 other brands, since sony dun have it own design. KM is not merge with sony, is sony buy over them, So sony should came with a new design. I would wait 4 pentax K100, at least is their own design.

Clockunder · 8th June 2006

Originally Posted by summerrain

no, i will switch 2 other brands, since sony dun have it own design. KM is not merge with sony, is sony buy over them, So sony should came with a new design. I would wait 4 pentax K100, at least is their own design.

What do you mean by Sony not having their own design? Do you mean that the new A100 is not Sony's own design or you want Sony to change to a new lens mount?

eow · 8th June 2006

Originally Posted by summerrain

no, i will switch 2 other brands, since sony dun have it own design. KM is not merge with sony, is sony buy over them, So sony should came with a new design. I would wait 4 pentax K100, at least is their own design.

doesn't matter anyway..it the performance that count

zcf · 8th June 2006

personally speaking, I prefer Sony to keep the KM design, as it's ergonomics is comfortable and make sense

A lot of KM designs were good also, unless Sony can make it better (e.g. longer battery life, better screen) I don't see any reason for changing other.

I had a great relief when I saw Sony didn't change it DSLR design like R1 or other shape

Clockunder · 8th June 2006

Actually, a lot of things have been changed by Sony in this A100 as can easily be seen from the detailed specifications. In addition, some of the good things from Minolta have been retained.

It makes no sense, except for ego reasons, to change everything just for the sake of having a whole brand new design.

summerrain · 8th June 2006

I wan Sony 2 change the design because i wan everyone know no one can take over KM. If Sony use back the same design, next time ppl will not remember KM anymore the only thing they know is Sony. Actually the AS fuctions is design by KM, and now the name change 2 SSS. (sony steady shot) Minolta die hard.

funhur · 8th June 2006

Originally Posted by summerrain

..... Minolta die hard.

give you my heartfelt salutation!

history books will have some of Minolta's innovation recorded, i suppose AS is one of them?

anyway, back to the topic. For me, i do not need the better "specs" of 7D so if A100 review turns out really well and better the KM5D in important areas, it will be a painful and excruciating exercise (to part with $$$)

knpan · 8th June 2006

a100? isit a new release? i have heard of a1, the film slr

smtan24 · 8th June 2006

I think it is best till a full review on the camera is done before we make any purchase.

synapseman · 8th June 2006

Originally Posted by knpan

a100? isit a new release? i have heard of a1, the film slr

Er, this is a Sony (formerly Konica-Minolta) camera. Their latest DSLR.

I think you're thinking Canon, yes?

tankm · 8th June 2006

Don't fix what's not broken. So far the A100 in terms of handling and usability seems to be better compare to the KM5D, in my opinion. Functions/handling that has work well in the KM5D is retain in the A100.

View Poll Results: Upgrade 5D to A100: Yes or No?
Yes! Definitely! Can't wait!	5	7.69%
Yes, but will wait until price drop.	5	7.69%
No. Wait for the next release.	37	56.92%
Undecided at this time. See how.	13	20.00%
(Sorry, jumping/jumped ship liao)	5	7.69%
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eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,501	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or no? the noise .........is it better or worse? since they are not using the km based processor any more.. __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

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tsan81 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East of SG Posts: 173	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or no? Better to save money for new lenses. 5D is still a good cam.

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Shibin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tiny dot of the third rock Posts: 143	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or no? i think if i change cam it'll be an upgrade... dun wan to change just because it's new model... so i'll wait for 7D replacement... better be a killer... oh i own a 5D btw..

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summerrain Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 55	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No? no, i will switch 2 other brands, since sony dun have it own design. KM is not merge with sony, is sony buy over them, So sony should came with a new design. I would wait 4 pentax K100, at least is their own design.

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zcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 270 degree of Singapore Posts: 6,700	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No? personally speaking, I prefer Sony to keep the KM design, as it's ergonomics is comfortable and make sense A lot of KM designs were good also, unless Sony can make it better (e.g. longer battery life, better screen) I don't see any reason for changing other. I had a great relief when I saw Sony didn't change it DSLR design like R1 or other shape __________________ Sony Alpha 700 hobbyist Last edited by zcf; 8th June 2006 at 10:12 AM.

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Clockunder Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,767	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No? Actually, a lot of things have been changed by Sony in this A100 as can easily be seen from the detailed specifications. In addition, some of the good things from Minolta have been retained. It makes no sense, except for ego reasons, to change everything just for the sake of having a whole brand new design.

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knpan Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,654	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No? a100? isit a new release? i have heard of a1, the film slr

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smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Upgrade 5D to A100? Yes or No? I think it is best till a full review on the camera is done before we make any purchase.