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Sony Alpha A900 Digital SLR Camera

The Sony Alpha A900 is a top-of-the-line 35mm full frame Digital SLR, incorporating a class-leading 24.6 Megapixel Full Frame Exmor CMOS sensor - dual BIONZ image processors work in parallel to maximise the performance of the sensor - and the world’s first body-integrated full-size “SteadyShot INSIDE” technology. The A900 features a durable Magnesium Alloy Chassis with weather-proof seals for peace of mind when shooting in tough conditions, a 3" Xtra Fine 921k LCD screen with Intelligent Preview and incorporates an exceptionally bright Viewfinder with 100% frame coverage. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

The A900 also boasts a host of other features including:

• 5 fps fast continuous shooting with 24.6 mega pixel high resolution.
• Center dual-cross 9-point AF with additional 10-point assist plus dedicated f2.8 sensor for fast glass.
• AF micro adjustment for “tuning in” lenses.
• Improved Noise-Reduction and Dynamic range Optimizer (DRO) Algorithm.
• 3 User Programmable Memory Modes via Control Dial.
• 13 Creative Style presets for maximum image control.
• Quick Navi menu system for one-handed operation.
• Custom Button can be assigned to your choice of camera function.
• Dual memory card slots for Compact Flash and Memory Stick®
• Built-In Eyepiece Shutter.
• Mirror Lockup Mode.
• Top-mounted LCD panel for at-a-glance settings confirmation.
• Includes wireless Remote Commander for shutter-release and playback of images.
• Choice of Optional Focusing Screens to suit your shooting style.
• PhotoTV HD for quality photo viewing on BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI output.

What's in the box? Sony Alpha A900 Digital SLR Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery NPFM500H Battery Charger BC-VM10 Wireless Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 Remote Commander Clip Shoulder Strap Body Cap USB Cable Video Cable Accessory Shoe Cap Eyecup CD-ROM Software Instruction Manual 12 Month Warranty with Sony Australia

To get started, DCW recommends....

... extra memory
... a spare battery
... a camera case
... an extended warranty
... a cleaning kit

 

Take your photography to the next level with these optional accessories

Click for products: Chargers & Cables Data Transfer Flashes & Lights LCD Protection & Cleaning Lenses Power Options Remotes Tripods Viewfinder

 

Specifications

* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

Sony says:

Sony introduces a900 - The world’s first full-frame 24.6 megapixel DSLR

a900 delivers the unmatched image quality, creative expression and performance demanded by professional photographers

· Superlative, detail-packed images from full-frame 24.6 effective megapixel CMOS sensor Exmor™

· Bright optical glass pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage

· Enhanced SteadyShot INSIDE™ offers up to 4.0 steps anti-shake performance with a lenses

· Ultra-sharp shooting responses and flawless, low-noise images from dual BIONZ™ image processor

· Review images on High Resolution 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD

· Fast, high-accuracy 9-point AF with 10 focus assist points

· 5fps continuous shooting at full resolution 24.6 megapixels

9th September 2008 - The a900 digital SLR from Sony sets a new benchmark for serious photo enthusiasts who demand the unrivalled quality and creative possibilities of full-frame imaging.

The flagship of the a DSLR range features the industry’s first ever 24.6 effective megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. Developed by Sony, this groundbreaking sensor’s ultra-high pixel count and large size – equivalent to a 35mm film frame – deliver extraordinary image detail and wide dynamic range.

The new-generation sensor captures flawless images with unprecedented fidelity, characterised by vibrant colours, ultra-real textures and subtle tonal gradations. Complementing the extremely high native resolution of the sensor, Exmor™ performs on-chip analogue/digital (A/D) signal conversion and two-stage noise reduction. This guarantees ultra-low noise image files that take advantage of the superb resolving power of high-precision a lenses.

Realising the immense creative potential of the 24.6 megapixel full-frame sensor, the new advanced dual BIONZ™ processors handle massive amounts of image data at extremely high speed. Powerful noise reduction algorithms are applied prior to RAW data conversion and then again during image processing, yielding flawless, detail packed images with an absolute minimum of noise. The dual BIONZ™ processors also underpin the camera’s razor-sharp shooting responses, allowing sustained 5fps continuous shooting at full 24.6 megapixel resolution.

Serious photo enthusiasts will appreciate the ground-glass optical pentaprism viewfinder that offers exceptional brightness and a field of view covering 100% of the full-frame sensor's imaging area (approx.).

The camera’s uncompromising credentials are underlined by a fast, high-accuracy 9-point AF system to ensure fewer missed shots. It’s supplemented by 10 focus assist points to assist subject detection, improved out-of-focus detection to reduce focus hunting and a dedicated F2.8 sensor for enhanced AF accuracy with wide aperture lenses.

The a900 is also the world’s first full-frame camera to feature SteadyShot INSIDE™. This enhanced in-body optical stabilisation system delivers up to 4 steps of anti-shake correction with all compatible lenses*, opening up even greater creative possibilities when shooting handheld.

Shots can be evaluated critically on the 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD with an exceptionally high resolution (921k dot) that offers sharp, clear viewing – even outdoors or in bright ambient light. There’s a wide choice of index view options to simplify best-shot selection, plus a full-featured RGB histogram and shooting information display.

At the touch of a button, the LCD display switches to Quick Navi mode, allowing rapid on-the-fly adjustment of camera settings without disturbing your creative workflow.

A new Intelligent Preview function simulates the effect of White Balance, D Range Optimiser and exposure level on the LCD screen without actually taking a picture. By simple confirmation on the camera, all the new settings are applied to take the next picture. This simplifies precise control over the final image in complex setups.

Shots can also be viewed on a connected HD television. PhotoTV HD mode provides optimised still image viewing with breathtaking clarity and lifelike colours on compatible BRAVIA™ televisions. The HDMI terminal also give acces to HD picture viewing on any compatible TV.

Built for years of unstinting service in challenging environments, the a900 is ruggedly constructed from a high-tensile aluminium chassis with magnesium alloy body panels. Viewfinder, card slots, controls and other sensitive areas are protected from dust and moisture by rubber seals for worry-free shooting. The inside of the camera is also protected by an anti-dust system that safeguards the full-frame sensor from the effects of dust entering the body during lens exchange.

Allowing stable, comfortable handling in portrait or landscape orientations, the optional VG-C90AM Vertical Grip holds up to two high-capacity batteries for extended shooting time and all the major controls are available in vertical holding for easy operation. The grip has also been designed in the same high quality material as the a900 with magnesium alloy and rubber parts.

There’s now a wide range of compatible a lenses to fully realise the incredible imaging potential of the camera’s full-frame sensor.

The choice of premium G series optics by Sony is joined by the high-power 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM telephoto, featuring a High-torque Super Sonic wave Motor for fast, silent AF operation.

Also from Carl Zeiss, the Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM is a fast, high-performance wide angle zoom that’s ideal for interiors, landscapes and challenging photo-reportage applications.

The complete a system is further strengthened by the new HVL-F58AM – a high-power flash (GN 58) featuring Sony’s innovative ‘Quick Shift Bounce’ system that offers even more creative control over lighting, flash and bounce angles. It’s unique ‘Quick Shift Bounce’ design make the flash head able to rotate instantly in portrait mode to keep the bounce direction for much more natural and beautiful subject lightning. For those using studio setups, Wireless Auto Flash Control also computes power ratios for up to three groups of flashes, simplifiying the management of complex lighting set-ups.

The a900 full-frame digital SLR will be available from October 2008.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM and 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM lenses will be available from early 2009.

* Automatic crop factor is applied when DSLR-A900 is used with DT format lenses. Exposure accuracy is not guaranteed with DT lenses in certain