Sony Alpha 900 Review
Fortunately there are very few flagship DSLR cameras to choose from. The Sony Alpha A900  is among the
cameras that are considered flagship because of its full-frame
specification unlike the similarly designed and older Sony
Alpha 700.
Sony Alpha 900 HighlightsWhile the Sony Alpha 900 looks very similar to the A700, the materials used to make the chassis and exterior are more valuable making use of the same Magnesium Alloy used in the body shell of the A700.Of course, this means that the unit is a lot heavier weighing 850g without a battery which is already heavier than the A700 with a battery. However, the Sony Alpha 900 is the lightest flagship unit tied with the Canon 5D. The Sony Alpha A900 has a lot of
power packed in to it making the Sony Alpha 700 look like a midrange
model. The most notable power improvement is the two Bionz
Image Processors that are responsible in converting the raw
image data into a storable format at amazing speeds. The dual
architecture allows the camera to shoot at 5 frames per second for up
to 13 RAW or 11 JPEG images.At the time of its release, the Sony A900 had the highest megapixel count for its price range at 24.6 megapixels. Although this could only be good news for serious professionals that want to take very large photos, the anti-blur technology takes a bigger spotlight taking full advantage of the full frame sensor and SteadyShot image stabilization system called SteadyShot INSIDE resulting to an actuator that is 1.5 times more powerful and 1.3 times faster than all models released before it. Combined with its dust removal feature, image quality is preserved resisting camera shakes and low light limitations. The SteadyShot INSIDE technology may be applied to any lens the A900 is compatible with. Although there is no live preview feature, the large, ultra bright pentaprism viewfinder easily makes up for it. Not only is the view clear, but it is also flexible supporting 0.74x magnification to achieve a view very close to the actual size of the image or 100% field coverage. The "Intelligent Preview" function also shows a glimpse of what the photo would look like under various adjustments before the photo is taken. Images can also be reviewed in a high-resolution 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD display. Sony Alpha 900 -- Other Notable Features
Externally, there is a new panel on the top of the camera displaying battery life, remaining shots, and other useful info. It has two memory card slots (CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo) for more photos to be stored and greater compatibility. The new vertical grip also makes it easier to handle when shooting portraits. The Sony Alpha 900 successfully rivals with the other flagship cameras offered by Nikon and Canon. The sensitivity range remains weak for its price, but the excellent processing power and image quality makes this a great camera to use for top professionals especially when paired with the Sigma DG APO 2.8 lenses. Click here to learn more about the Sony Alpha A900
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