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Name: Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black
Brand: Sony
SKU: 8428893
Price: 549.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (1229 reviews)

Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black

Model:: ILCE5100L/B; |
SKU:: 8428893

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QuestionDoes the camera have Bluetooth?
Asked 5 years ago by Sopretty.
- Answer Hi, Sopretty! No. This Alpha camera does not have a Bluetooth function. However, it has Wi-Fi functions: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1430/v1/en/cover/level2_08.html. -Vincent
  Answered 5 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionWhen I capture in RAW how do I get the RAW images transferred to my phone via the app? When I transfer the images that I capture in RAW they transfer to my phone in JPEG format? nd I want the RAW image to edit...
Asked 5 years ago by KAC.
- Answer Hi KAC, as of this right now, the RAW image transfer to phone via App is not supported yet. The best way to transfer RAW image to the phone is to use an SD Card Reader to lightning/micro-usb/usb-c depending on your phone connection.
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QuestionCan you connect a external microphone for shooting videos?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello! No. The a5100 camera does not support an external microphone. -Vincent
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QuestionI haven't had luck with getting the right setting on my Sony a5100 for photos. Can anyone recommend the best standard setting for taking gorgeous photos? I'm in the Beauty industry and events looking to capture momen along with blogging. Please help. Thx
Asked 6 years ago by Zetti.
- Answer You should invest in lens. The kit lens has nice bokeh zoomed in but to get the most out of this sensor On the camera id recommend trying out the sigma 30mm f 1.4 or the sigma f 1.4. For blogging looking into the 16 and the 30 is good for portraits check out some reviews on YouTube to see what th best lens are for what your needs are.
  Answered 5 years ago by WillieG
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QuestionDoes this camera take panoramic photos that can be enlarged with clarity?
Asked 6 years ago by PanaramaBuff.
- Answer Hi PanaramaBuff, This camera takes panoramic images. However, the zoom function is not available when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. If you need more details, see this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1430/v1/en/contents/TP0000301848.html Regards, Vincent
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QuestionDoes this camera take panorama photos?
Asked 6 years ago by PanoramaBuff.
- Answer Hi PanoramaBuff, Yes. You can shoot panoramic images with this camera. Regards, Vincent
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QuestionCan you add an external microphone to this unit ?
Asked 6 years ago by Twizted14.
- Answer This camera does not have a mic jack but you can purchase a zoom h1 with an external mic and sync the audio later in lost for a better quality of audio
  Answered 5 years ago by WillieG
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QuestionI got sonny a5100. Which microphone can I use with this camera. I know this is built in microphone but Doing youtube I think I need better microphone. Thanks
Asked 6 years ago by Neko.
- Answer Check out the zoom H1 or any external audio recorder. You can buy a cheap lab mic and plug it into the recorder then sync the audio in your recording software.
  Answered 5 years ago by WillieG
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QuestionWill the camera record while plugged in with an AC adapter? I have a canon camera that I bought an adapter for it but it does not allow for the camera to be used while plugged in. I am wondering what this cameras features are with battery plug-ins?
Asked 6 years ago by Tabi.
- Answer Yes this camera can run power with a battery instead from the included usb camera plugged in
  Answered 5 years ago by WillieG
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QuestionCan you plug in another mic for vlogging and have the screen flipped?
Asked 6 years ago by rachel.
- Answer Hi rachel, Connecting an external microphone is not supported. The LCD screen can be flipped. Kindly refer to these links for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1430/v1/en/contents/TP0000301875.html?search=lcd http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=ilce5100 ~Ralph
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QuestionDoes it have an audio input for mics?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi, unfortunately the Sony a5100 does not have microphone input. It does, however have a built-in microphone in the body of the camera.
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QuestionDoes the 5100 have an "action shot mode"? like pictures for sports (ex. Hitting baseball, soccer, swimming , etc)
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes you can shoot in af continuous mode and capture fast action. It is not the best you can get but for starter it can get the job done just make sure your shutter speed is over 125 a second
  Answered 5 years ago by WillieG
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QuestionIt’s very hard to see the screen when taking photos in bright sunlight - any suggestions for dealing with this?
Asked 6 years ago by Jaas.
- Answer Hi Jaas, You can always adjust the brightness of the screen especially when shooting outdoors: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1430/v1/en/contents/TP0000301892.html Regards, Vincent
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QuestionHello Does this camera have good microphone usage? such as for videos for vlogs???
Asked 6 years ago by Rosa.
- Answer Yes, this camera features a built-in stereo microphone.
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QuestionHello if i wanted to use this camera for vlogging does it have a microphone? so the video would have sound?
Asked 6 years ago by rosa.
- Answer Hi rosa, yes, this camera has a built-in microphone for your recording. Thanks, -Mark
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Questionsound in video mode? can you add a mic like the rode?
Asked 6 years ago by cody.
- Answer This camera does have a built-in mic to record audio.
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QuestionDoes this camera have a microphone? Audio in videos?
Asked 6 years ago by Erika.
- Answer It has a built in audio but to get the best you’ll have you use an external recorder then later sync it yourself. If you want a Sony camera that one look into the Sony A6400
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QuestionCan you change the lens
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes you can
  Answered 6 years ago by Lulu
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QuestionI'm looking for a vlogging camera for my youtube channel and also a camera that takes good photos as well but I'm stuck between the SONY ALPHA 5100 and the CANON GX9 MARK II. Which is better?
Asked 6 years ago by jay.
- Answer The sony alpha 5100 because the screen flips so you could monitor what is begin recorded.
  Answered 6 years ago by sigranks
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QuestionIs this good for zoom I'm going to wrestlemania next year but I'm on the very top floor what's a good camera that zooms from long distance
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The furthest you can zoom is at 50mm with the kit lens but you can find other sony e mount aps-c lens that will give you better zoom range via the link down below https://www.sony.com/electronics/lenses/t/camera-lenses?cameramount=e-mount&sensor-lens=aps-c&type=zoom-lenses
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Sony - Alpha a5100 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Retractable Lens - Black

Q: QuestionDoes the camera have Bluetooth?

Q: QuestionWhen I capture in RAW how do I get the RAW images transferred to my phone via the app? When I transfer the images that I capture in RAW they transfer to my phone in JPEG format? nd I want the RAW image to edit...

Q: QuestionCan you connect a external microphone for shooting videos?

Q: QuestionI haven't had luck with getting the right setting on my Sony a5100 for photos. Can anyone recommend the best standard setting for taking gorgeous photos? I'm in the Beauty industry and events looking to capture momen along with blogging. Please help. Thx

Q: QuestionDoes this camera take panoramic photos that can be enlarged with clarity?

Q: QuestionDoes this camera take panorama photos?

Q: QuestionCan you add an external microphone to this unit ?

Q: QuestionI got sonny a5100. Which microphone can I use with this camera. I know this is built in microphone but Doing youtube I think I need better microphone. Thanks

Q: QuestionWill the camera record while plugged in with an AC adapter? I have a canon camera that I bought an adapter for it but it does not allow for the camera to be used while plugged in. I am wondering what this cameras features are with battery plug-ins?

Q: QuestionCan you plug in another mic for vlogging and have the screen flipped?

Q: QuestionDoes it have an audio input for mics?

Q: QuestionDoes the 5100 have an "action shot mode"? like pictures for sports (ex. Hitting baseball, soccer, swimming , etc)

Q: QuestionIt’s very hard to see the screen when taking photos in bright sunlight - any suggestions for dealing with this?

Q: QuestionHello Does this camera have good microphone usage? such as for videos for vlogs???

Q: QuestionHello if i wanted to use this camera for vlogging does it have a microphone? so the video would have sound?

Q: Questionsound in video mode? can you add a mic like the rode?

Q: QuestionDoes this camera have a microphone? Audio in videos?

Q: QuestionCan you change the lens

Q: QuestionI'm looking for a vlogging camera for my youtube channel and also a camera that takes good photos as well but I'm stuck between the SONY ALPHA 5100 and the CANON GX9 MARK II. Which is better?

Q: QuestionIs this good for zoom I'm going to wrestlemania next year but I'm on the very top floor what's a good camera that zooms from long distance

QuestionDoes the camera have Bluetooth?

QuestionWhen I capture in RAW how do I get the RAW images transferred to my phone via the app? When I transfer the images that I capture in RAW they transfer to my phone in JPEG format? nd I want the RAW image to edit...

QuestionCan you connect a external microphone for shooting videos?

QuestionI haven't had luck with getting the right setting on my Sony a5100 for photos. Can anyone recommend the best standard setting for taking gorgeous photos? I'm in the Beauty industry and events looking to capture momen along with blogging. Please help. Thx

QuestionDoes this camera take panoramic photos that can be enlarged with clarity?

QuestionDoes this camera take panorama photos?

QuestionCan you add an external microphone to this unit ?

QuestionI got sonny a5100. Which microphone can I use with this camera. I know this is built in microphone but Doing youtube I think I need better microphone. Thanks

QuestionWill the camera record while plugged in with an AC adapter? I have a canon camera that I bought an adapter for it but it does not allow for the camera to be used while plugged in. I am wondering what this cameras features are with battery plug-ins?

QuestionCan you plug in another mic for vlogging and have the screen flipped?

QuestionDoes it have an audio input for mics?

QuestionDoes the 5100 have an "action shot mode"? like pictures for sports (ex. Hitting baseball, soccer, swimming , etc)

QuestionIt’s very hard to see the screen when taking photos in bright sunlight - any suggestions for dealing with this?

QuestionHello Does this camera have good microphone usage? such as for videos for vlogs???

QuestionHello if i wanted to use this camera for vlogging does it have a microphone? so the video would have sound?

Questionsound in video mode? can you add a mic like the rode?

QuestionDoes this camera have a microphone? Audio in videos?

QuestionCan you change the lens

QuestionI'm looking for a vlogging camera for my youtube channel and also a camera that takes good photos as well but I'm stuck between the SONY ALPHA 5100 and the CANON GX9 MARK II. Which is better?

QuestionIs this good for zoom I'm going to wrestlemania next year but I'm on the very top floor what's a good camera that zooms from long distance