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Generally, the camera's metering system copes well to produce balanced exposures. Click here to see the full resolution image.
At its widest point, the camera's kit lens gives a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24mm, making it ideal for capturing a wide view. Click here to see the full resolution image.
At the telephoto end of the optic, you get a 75mm equivalent. Click here to see the full resolution image.
The amount of detail reproduced by the A5100's sensor is impressive. Click here to see the full resolution image.
Use the Dynamic Range Optimiser if the scene has high contrast to produce a balanced exposure - but it can look a little unrealistic if you use it at its strongest. Click here to see the full resolution image.
The A5100 has coped well here with the different lighting conditions in the scene to produce accurate colours. Click here to see the full resolution image.
In low light situations, using the camera at ISO 3200 is still reliable, producing a great overall impression of detail. If you examine at 100%, you can see some examples of image smoothing. Click here to see the full resolution image.
Colours are beautifully vibrant, direct from the camera. Click here to see the full resolution image.
With its tilting screen and small size, the A5100 is discreet enough to be used for street photography. Click here to see the full resolution image.
A good range of decent lenses are available for the Sony E mount now - this was shot with the excellent 30mm f/3.5 macro lens. Click here to see the full resolution image.
Use the A5100 to take ultra wide angle photos with the excellent Sweep Panorama function. Click here to see the full resolution image.
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