Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A900 feels like it’s been with us for a long time – after all, the prototype was first shown back in March 2007 and its sensor unveiled in January 2008. So unlike its rivals which are often sprung with little notice, we’ve long-known what Sony’s flagship DSLR would look like and speculated how its new 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor may perform in practice.
Despite this advance information though, using the A900 in person is still quite a surprise in a number of respects. First, it’s larger and heavier than it looks, and once equipped with a quality lens like the Carl Zeiss 24-70mm f2.8, you certainly know you’re carrying it around. This is not a combination for anyone who wants to travel light, but it does feel well-balanced in your hands and like most heavier cameras, this heft instils a degree of confidence. It should also be said, the A900’s very distinct styling comes across better in the flesh than in photographs – it’s a unique but smart-looking camera
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 features:
- Extraordinary resolution, nothing touches it at its price point
- Built-in Steady Shot image stabilization
- Intelligent Preview feature is a real time-saver for determining best camera settings
- +/- 2 EV steps on auto bracketing is nice for HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooters
- User interchangeable focusing screens
- Lighter than the only other full-frame in its resolution class (Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III)
- Rugged magnesium alloy body
- 3.0-inch, high-resolution LCD
- Top panel LCD (albeit a small one)
- Low price for a full-frame camera with this much resolution
- HDMI output
- Good battery life
- Dual memory card formats
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