Overview
The Sony A900 is the top of the range Sony Digital SLR. It is aimed at professional photographers.
Among its most impressive features are a 24.6 megapixel, full frame sensor.
For high speed shooting there is burst mode that can take shots at a speed of 5 frames per second.
Image stabilisation has been built into the camera body. This means that you do not need to buy lenses with image stabilisation. As well as image stabilisation there is also a built in anti dust system. This helps to keep your sensor free of dust when changing lenses.
The body of the A900 is made from magnesium, while the chassis is made from an aluminium alloy. The camera is sealed to protect it against moisture.
The A900 is compatible with Sony A mount lenses and Konica Minolta A mount lenses.
For capturing images the camera accepts CompactFlash and Microdrives as well as Sony Memory Stick™ Duo / MS Pro Duo and MS-PRO HG Duo.
Sony A900 Specification
Style
Digital SLR
Megapixels
24.6
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
CompactFlash MicroDrive Memory Stick Duo
Resolution
3:2
File Formats
JPEG/RAW
Shutter Speed
1/8000 - 30 seconds and bulb
Sensitivity
Auto 100 - 6400
White Balance Settings
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Pentaprism
Flash Modes
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync. High Speed sync. with optional compatible accessory flash
Flash Range
Unknown
Shooting Modes
Unknown
Maximum Movie Resolution
None pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
None
Maximum Movie Duration
None
Metering
Multi segment, Spot, Center weighted
ManualControls
Manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9mm
Weight
Unknown
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony A900 Specification
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