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Sony A900 DSLR

Posted to Digital SLR 2008-12-16

In the DSLR class, the Sony A900 DSLR has many features. Along with the 3.0 inch LCD screen, Sony has also provided the A900 DSLR with a flash sync speed and has 24.6 million effective pixels.

Product Summary
Full Frame 24.6 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, in camera image stabilization, Dual BIONZ processor

Partner Information
Partner Product Link: DSLR-A900 alpha Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - Sony's Flagship Digital SLR!
Partner: BoatersWorld.com
Main Details
Production Year 2008
Product Type Digital SLR
Features
Notes Imaging Sensor : 24.6 megapixel (effective) 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS image sensor; RGB primary color filter Moisture/dust-resistant
Sensor Chip
Effective Pixels 24.6
Maximum Resolution 6048 x 4032
Minimum Resolution 4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
Sensor 25.7 megapixel
Sensor Size 35.9 x 24 mm
Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) 3:2, 16:9
Dust Removal Anti-Dust Technology
Sensor Type BIONZ™ Engine : Dual BIONZ™ processors
Viewfinder
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment -1m-1
Coverage 100% coverage of 35 mm Full-frame area.
Depth of Field Preview n/a
Eyepiece Shutter Built-in
Focusing Screen Optional Focusing Screens (sold separately)
Magnification 0.74 x
Mirror Mirror lock up mode
Type Optical: TTL
Viewfinder Information n/a
Body
ISO Rating Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (up to 6400)
White Balance Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w / 19-step Magenta / Green compensation).
Orientation sensor Yes
35mm equivalent 1.0 x
Maximum Shutter 1/8000 second
Minimum Shutter 30 seconds, bulb
Built-in Flash No
Flash Guide Number n/a
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F58AM, HVL-F42AM, HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Flash Sync Speed n/a
External Flash Yes, hot-shoe plus sync connector
Image Modes Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
Image Stabilizer SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilizer
Lens Mount Sony Alpha mount, Minolta A-type mount
Metering Modes n/a
Lens Compatibility Sony Alpha mount, Minolta A-type mount
Exposure Bracketing n/a
Exposure Compensation -3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Lock n/a
Exposure Metering n/a
Metering 40-segment multi-pattern metering system
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Continuous Drive Burst Mode : 5 fps max
Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds with mirror-up function)
Time-lapse Recording n/a
Shutter Release n/a
Quality Levels Extra Fine, Fine, Standard
LCD Monitor
LCD Pixels 921,000
LCD Size 3.0
Live View Mode n/a
Focus
AF Assist n/a
Auto Focus Type TTL Phase Detection, Dual-cross 9 point AF w/ 10 assist focus points for Wide AF
Focusing 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)
Manual Focus Yes
Focus Notes n/a
Record Modes
Noise Reduction yes
Media Type CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo Media (sold separately)
Image controls Color Mode(s) : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia Scene Mode(s) : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
Compressed Format jpeg
Movie Mode n/a
Uncompressed Format RAW
Playback Modes
Display Format n/a
Display Warnings n/a
Power
AC Adapter n/a
Battery size/type NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Physical Dimensions
Depth (Inch) 3 1/4
Depth (mm) 81.9
Height (Inch) 4 5/8
Height (mm) 116.9
Width (Inch) 6 1/8
Width (mm) 156.3
Weight (g) 895
Weight (oz) 31.6
Supplied Accessories
Storage Included none
Accessories
Remote Control Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1)
Included Accessories M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H), Video Cable, Body cap, Battery Charger w/cord (BC-VM10), USB Cable, Accessory shoe cap, NOTE: No lens included, Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1), Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip, Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
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