The Sony α5100 (model ILCE-5100)[2] is a digital mirrorless camera announced by Sony on 18 August 2014.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS rolling shutter[1] |
| Sensor size | 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C type) |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 × 4000 (24 megapixels) |
| Film speed | 100-25600 |
| Recording medium | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Focusing | |
| Focus areas | 179 focus points |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | 1/4000 s to 30 s |
| Continuous shooting | 6 frames per second |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | BIONZ X |
| White balance | Yes |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3 inches with 921,600 dots |
| Dimensions | 110 × 63 × 36 mm (4.33 × 2.48 × 1.42 inches) |
| Weight | 283 g including battery |
Reception
editThe camera has been well received because of its performance and its features.
Drawbacks and missing features
editOne of the main drawbacks is the fake shutter sound that the camera emits when taking a photo, something that many reviewers noted that worsens the experience of taking photos, as the sound cannot be turned off.[3] This fake shutter sound can be clearly heard when shooting at 1/10 s or slower, at faster speeds it is either not emitted or the sound appears to blend in with the mechanical rear curtain shutter sound. This fake shutter sound is probably present in order to indicate to the camera user that the exposure has started, most likely to mimic a mechanical front curtain, as most Sony cameras now have electronic front curtains.[4]
Missing from this camera model is a dedicated physical Fn button, standard for most Sony mirrorless cameras.
Also the programmable function menu that can be assigned to one of the programmable buttons, similar to older Sony NEX camera models, is not available. [5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ LAB Test - Sony α5100 video - dynamic range power for $550
- ^ "Sony announces α5100 compact mirrorless camera".
- ^ Sony α5100 review | Camerahoarders.com
- ^ "What is the Electronic Front Curtain Shutter Function? | Sony USA".
- ^ "[REQUEST] fn-Menu for Sony A5100/A5000 · Issue #28 · ma1co/OpenMemories-Tweak". GitHub.
- ^ "Last days of summer". 28 August 2021.
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