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November 2008
(82%)
79 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The resolution wars are officially over – and Sony has won. The A900 has the most pixels of any SLR camera on the planet (this week
At least) and certainly knows how to use them. Image quality is top notch for daytime shooting
And there more than...
In-body image stabilisation
Good viewfinder
Great accessory system
24-megapixel
Full-frame sensor
Three custom-setting slots on the mode dial
Two Bionz image processors
The editors didn't like
On the pricey side
Limited lens
Noise at higher ISO. Less features than Canon EOS 5D Mk II
No Live View
No built-in flash
Bulky
Image noise at ISO3200+
Cheer up
Sony! You’d hardly think the same company that cranks out fun-loving PlayStations and razor-thin compacts could be responsible for this po-faced product. There’s no Live View
Abstract: Sony's much-anticipated assault on the top-end of the D-SLR market is spear-headed by a camera that's a fascinating combination of traditional styling and state-of-the-art technologies. Report by Paul Burrows.Beyond a level of D-SLR that's probably best r...
Comfortable to use, manual controls for metering and focus modes, fast, full-frame sensor, huge resolution
Noticeable noise at ISO speeds above 400
Anyone looking to make the step up to a full-frame D-SLR should make a point of trying out the Sony A900. It’s a great camera to use and its performance on location and in the studio was excellent. ...
High resolution, In-body image stabilisation, Nice viewfinder, Great accessory system
Cant lock focus-point selector, Intelligent Preview button much too easy to hit accidentally, Some sub-par aspects of performance, No Live View, Loud mirror
A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range. ...
Abstract: Sony A900 DSLR This is a full-frame DSLR with a 24.6-megapixel CMOS sensor - currently the most pixels on a 35mm-sized sensor. The camera is beautifully made with a luxurious feel to all controls. Italso feels solid, with extensive environmental ...
The resolving power of this camera/lens combination is simply breathtaking. What it means in every day use is that images can be cropped down to small sections and still retain sharp detail. Dynamic range is very good and exposures are generally spot o...
The camera/lens combination is heavy. Do cameras really need to have such mass in order to be indestructible? High ISO images are not as clean as from the Nikon and Canon equivalent cameras.
Sony tell us that this is not their professional camera. It is intended for the well-heeled amateur who is either a fan of the brand or has some legacy Minolta lenses in the bag. So it sells against the Nikon D700 and the Canon 5DII – formidable opp...
Abstract: In its new flagship DSLR, the A900, Sony has eschewed gimmicks like live view and video recording and instead focused upon producing a camera with real appeal to professional photographers. Minolta film camera users whove been eagerly awaiting a full...
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Published: 2009-01-23, Author: Lori , review by: asia.cnet.com
High resolution; in-body image stabilization; nice viewfinder; great accessory system.
Cant lock focus-point selector; Intelligent Preview button much too easy to hit accidentally; some subpar aspects of performance; no Live View; loud mirror.
A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you would expect from a model in its price range.
Abstract: L'arrivée d'un boîtier plein format dans la gamme des reflex Alpha Sony n'est pas une surprise : les premiers prototypes de l'engin sont régulièrement exposés dans les différentes foires de la planète depuis presque 2 années maintenant (cf. PMA 2007).I...
Le premier reflex numérique plein format de Sony a su créer l'évènement : non seulement il offre une définition record (la plus importante du moment) de 24,6 millions de pixels, mais il est également "abordable" si l'on considère que les principaux riv...
