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 Announced in September 2008, the Sony Alpha A900 was launched as the flagship Sony model, joining Canon and Nikon as manufacturers of Full Frame
DSLR's. The 24,6 Megapixel Sony Alpha instantly became the highest resolution DSLR to date at its launch. The camera is also the first to have a
body-integrated image stabilization system for a full-frame sensor, with Sony’s SteadyShot anti-shake system.
With an MSRP of $2,999, the Sony A900 finds itself in direct competition with two other full frame cameras, the Nikon D700 (12 megapixels, 8 fps, ISO to 25,600, $2,999) and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II (21 megapixels, 3.9 fps, ISO to 25,600, HD Video, $2,699). The
Sony Alpha A900 has the highest resolution of these cameras, but comes up short on ISO and lens selection in comparison.
It will be interesting to see how the Sony Alpha A900 does in the marketplace. It is clearly a very capable camera, and the current choice if you want the highest megapixel count possible. However the Canon's megapixel count is almost as high, and in most other areas that count, the Canon out-spec's the Sony. The Canon is also backed by an impressive line of lenses and offers HD Video, all for several hundred dollars less.
Scroll down for the full Sony Alpha A900 Specifications.
See Price History for the Sony Alpha A900| Amazon Price: | | | Manufacturer: | Sony | | Model: | Alpha A900 | | MSRP: | $2,999.99 | | Date Announced: | 2008-09-09 | | Sensor Format, Size: | Full Frame
Approx 36mm x 24mm | | Sensor Type: | CMOS | | Total Pixels: | 25.7 million | | Effective Pixels: | 24.6 million | | Image Area (pixels): | 6048 x 4032 (24M 3:2)
4400 x 2936 (13M 3:2)
3024 x 2016 (6.1M 3:2)
3924 x 2656 (11M APSC)
2896 x 1928 (5.6M APSC)
1984 x 1320 (2.6M APSC) | | Max. Frames Per Second: | 5 frames per second | | Video Mode: | None | | LCD: | 3.0 in. TFT Xtra Fine LCD
921k pixels | | Shutter Speeds: | 1/8000 second - 30 seconds, bulb | | ISO Range: | Base ISO 200-3200
Extended ISO 100-6400 | | Storage Media: | Compact Flash Type-I or Type-II cards (including Microdrives)
Memory Stick Duo | | UDMA Support: | Yes | | Storage System: | RAW, cRAW (Compressed), JPEG | | Exposure Modes: | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Picture Modes, Manual | | Metering System: | Multi-Pattern Metering:
40 segment honeycomb pattern
Center Weighted
Spot
| | Exposure Compensation: | Yes | | Exposure Bracketing: | Single or continuous bracketing
3 or 5 frames in 0.3, 0.5 , 0.7 or 2.0 EV steps
(2.0 EV steps for 3 exposures only) | | Shutter Release Modes: | Single, Continuous (High/Low) | | White Balance: | Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash)
| | White Balance Fine Tuning: | Yes, +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k) | | Live View: | Yes | | Interface: | Hi-speed USB 2.0
NTSC
PAL
HDMI | | Lens Mount: | A-mount | | Compatible Lenses: | Sony Alpha lenses, also accepts Konica and Konica Minolta glass
| | Picture Angle: | Full Frame - equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length
| | Viewfinder: | Eye-level glass Penta-prism OVF
Approx. 100% Coverage
Approx. 0.74 Magnification | | Focusing Screen: | User interchangeable focusing screens (3 options) | | Autofocus System: | TTL Phase Detection, Dual-cross 9 point AF w/ 10 assist focus points for Wide AF
| | Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: | 19 | | Autofocus Fine Tune: | AF micro adjustment | | Focus Modes: | Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual focus Focus Area: Wide focus (Auto – 9 areas), Spot focus, Local focus (9 local areas selection with the multi-selector) | | Picture Control: | Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia | | Built-in Flash: | No | | External Flash Shoe: | Yes | | Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility: | N/A | | Flash Sync Speed: | 1/200 | | X-Sync Speed: | 1/200 | | Flash Sync Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash
| | Flash Control: | Sony Flash HVL-F58AM, HVL-F42AM, HVL-F56AM, F36AM
| | Flash Sync Terminal: | Yes | | Accessory Shoe: | Yes | | Self-timer: | 10 seconds, 2 seconds with mirror-up function | | Batteries: | M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H) | | Battery Charger: | BC-VM10 | | Battery Life: | Up to 880 (CIPA) | | Tripod Socket: | Yes | | Approx. Dimensions: | 6 1/8 in. x 4 5/8 in. x 3 1/4 in.
156.3mm x 116.9mm x 81.9mm | | Approx. Weight: | 850g | | Supplied Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | | Supplied Accessories: | M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
Battery Charger w/cord (BC-VM10)
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1)
Video Cable
USB Cable
Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
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