Sony A900 previewed

By | September 9, 2008

A preview of the Sony A900 is now available on dpreview. The spec of the new 24.6Mpixel camera is listed below

While the key specifications have been listed thanks to magazine adverts the price is probably one of the most awaited bits of missing information. It is announced as $2999.99 for the body and is available late October 2008.

While it’s an impressive list of features only time, real hands on reviews and the buying public are going to be the deciders on whether the new Sony flagship is a hit. I must say, personally speaking I think they have made one ugly looking camera!

Key features

  • 24.6 MP 35mm format full-frame CMOS sensor (highest res in class)
  • SteadyShot INSIDE full frame image sensor shift stabilization (world first)
  • 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, newly developed mirror box
  • Intelligent Preview Function
  • 3 User programmable custom memory modes on mode dial
  • Advanced Dynamic Range Optimizer (5 step selectable)
  • 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, STAMINA 880 shots
  • Weight 850g (without battery, card, accs)
  • New Image Data Converter SR software (includes vignetting control)
  • New Vertical Grip
  • Supplied with wireless remote control
  • Magnesium Alloy body and rubber seals for dust and moisture resistance
  • AF micro adjustment

Have a look for yourself

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/SonyDSLRA900/

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