Sony has finally released its Full Frame sensor Alpha DSLR, the A900.
- 24.6 MP 35mm format full-frame CMOS sensor
- Super SteadyShot full frame image sensor shift stabilization
- High Speed Dual Bionz processors
- Eye-level glass Penta-prism OVF, 100% coverage, 0.74x magnification
- 9 point AF with 10 assist points, center dual-cross AF w/2.8 sensor
- 5 frames per second burst
- Intelligent Preview Function
- 3 User programmable custom memory modes on mode dial
- Advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer
- 40 segment honeycomb metering
- 3.0″ 921K pixel Photo Quality (270 dpi) LCD display, 100% coverage
- Direct HDMI output
- ISO 200-3200 (ISO 100-6400 expanded range)
- User interchangeable focusing screens (3 options)
- CF Type I/II and MS slots
- LI-ION battery
- New Image Data Converter SR software (includes vignetting control)
- New Vertical Grip
- Supplied with wireless remote control (like the A700)
- Magnesium Alloy body and rubber seals for dust and moisture resistance
- AF micro adjustment
- $2999.99 body price
- October 2008
So, how does the new A900 DSLR take on the old top of the line A700 DSLR.
- Dual Bionz processors in the A900 while the A700 only has one.
- Three custom modes on mode dial of the A900 in place of A700’s scene modes
- All new magnesium alloy construction
- New 9 point AF with 10 assist points for Wide AF mode. The A700 has 11-point, 10 lines with center dual cross sensors.
- 100% viewfinder coverage while the A700 is 95%
- Improved noise reduction options including ‘off’, which the A700 should have in Firmware upgrade Ver 4.
- Improved D-Range Optimizer auto function
- No grip sensor or built-in flash (This is a negative in my opinion)
- Top LCD info panel
- Intelligent Preview Mode
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