Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (Body Only) Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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10 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
100% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality9.5
Ease of use8.8
Features9.2
Image quality9.7
Value for money (at time of purchase)9.5
Overall rating9.3
Experienced amateur (4)
Keen amateur (2)
Professional photographer (1)
Other (3)
 

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Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Professional photographer”

+ Image quality, ease of use, ergo, viewfinder, in-body stabilisation, responsiveness, build, partnership with Carl Zeiss

- No magnification with Live Preview, cannot use mirror up with wireless remote, poor raw conversion software (needs a lot of improvement), lens lineup needs primes/long teles/speciality optics (preferably Carl Zeiss)

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Slough, M Mayger , “Hobby photographer”

+ 1st class camera for sharper pictures
There catching up with film cameras in this part

- No built in flash

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11 of 17 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

+ Dynamic Range optimiser. Fantastic resolution,anti-shake built into the body, best resolution LCD, 100% view finder

- Doesn't automatically switch memory cards when one is full. No onboard flash for those odd occasions, a little noisey at high ISO, rip-off price of top flash gun and screen protector and vertical grip.

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5 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Andy, Cambridge

+ You can get extremely good image quality by combining Carl Zeiss lenses with Sony Alpha 900.

- The usable ISO is only up to 800.

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Peter, Farnham common , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

+ A fantastic camera. Just as easy for an amateur to use as a professional. Massive 24.6 mp files. Great view through view finder but it does take a bit of time, particulatly in darker conditions, to see the photo rather than the screen size. Easyily solved by quick trial photos. The side hand grip is a must! Very useful.

- None I'm aware of so far.

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Lodd, Aberdeen

+ Massive power and flexibility

- Professional camera for experienced photographers only

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1 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Jun 2009

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Expert reviews for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (Body Only)

PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker

Sony sees the 24.6Mp Sony Alpha A900's market as the semi pro, identical to Canon's equally pixel festooned 5D Mark II.

This Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (Body Only) review continued on PC Advisor

reviewed 31 Mar 2009

Product Features

Camera Type SLR
resolution (Megapixel) 24.6
Optical Zoom Ratio 1
Screen Size in Inches 3
Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Face Recognition No
Image Stabilisation Yes
Image Stabilisation Optical Image Stabiliser
Colour Black
Memory Card Slot Yes
Media Format Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Media Format Memory Stick PRO Duo
Media Format Compact Flash
Media Format Memory Stick Duo
PictBridge Yes
Macro Mode Yes
Video Recorder No
Manual Focus Yes
Timer Yes
Under Water No
Dimensions (mm) 116.9x156.3x81.9
Weight (g) 850
Flash Yes
Flash No
Body Only Yes
Resolution (Pixels) 6048x4032
Shortest Shutter Speed 8000
Longest Shutter Speed 30
Longest Shutter Speed 30"
USB Port Yes
WiFi No

Also known as: Sony DSLR-A900 Body Only, Sony Alpha A900 (Body Only), Alpha DSLR-A900 - body only

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Manufacturer's Description

24.6 megapixel Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera, body only. Supreme imaging and professional features. Full-frame CMOS sensor with Exmor™ technology. High-performance pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage. High-speed 9-point AF, SteadyShot INSIDE and photo quality 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD.

* Ultra-high resolution 24.6 effective megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with Exmor™ technology plus on-chip A/D conversion and dual noise reduction for flawless, detail packed images * Ultra-bright optical pentaprism viewfinder with 100% field coverage * Advanced new Dual BIONZ image processor utilises performance of 24.6 effective megapixel full-frame sensor for ultimate imaging performance * SteadyShot INSIDE optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with α-mount lenses or Konica Minolta a-mount lenses* * 5fps continuous shooting at full resolution 24.6 megapixels * Photo quality 3.0-inch Xtra Fine 921k dot resolution LCD screen for critical shot evaluation * Fast, high-accuracy 9-point centre cross AF with 10 focus assist points and F2.8 sensor * Rugged magnesium body with aluminium alloy chassis and controls sealed against dust and moisture * High sensitivity up to ISO6400 (in expanded ISO range) with high-ISO noise reduction for clearer low-light shooting * Secondary top-mounted display panel * Evolved D-Range Optimiser delivers beautifully balanced exposures with rich shadow and highlight detail, especially in backlit situations * Intuitive Quick Navi display for fast, easy access to camera settings * Intelligent preview gives immediate feedback of adjustment settings * High-capacity InfoLITHIUM battery allows up to 880 shots between charges (using viewfinder) with % display of power remaining (CIPA measurement) * Dual anti-dust system protects sensor during lens exchange * User replaceable high quality focusing screens (option) in L-type (grid pattern) and M-type (super spherical acute matte) * HDMI™ output for viewing on HD Ready display plus PhotoTV HD mode for optimised Full HD images on compatible BRAVIA television * SteadyShot INSIDE was previously known as Super SteadyShot

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