Sony A900 DSLR Digital Camera Review
When digital cameras first appeared on the scene, it seemed unlikely that they would have much impact on the sales of traditional film cameras.
However, in a very short time, technology advanced sufficiently to render film cameras obsolete. With digital cameras, you can take as many pictures as your memory card will hold, dump the photographs to your hard drive and then take some more.
In addition, thanks to the ever-advancing number of megapixels in modern cameras, the image quality just keeps getting better and better. The advent of digital SLR cameras, or DSLR cameras, only enhanced this ongoing trend.
Background:
Sony’s newest offering, the Sony Alpha A900 DSLR Digital Camera, is the latest evolution in this process. While it is not as powerful (or as expensive) as the top offerings from Canon and Nikon, the Sony does have other things going for it. In fact, this camera is one of the most anticipated models to hit the market in recent years and actually began making waves way back in 2007 when Sony debuted a few of the technologies and features that would be embedded within the 35 mm framework of the camera.
The Sony Alpha A900 DSLR Digital Camera is the flagship model of Sony’s new line of DSLR offerings. It is designed to be priced in line with the base options from Nikon and Canon, but to have features that rival their top models (which have much higher prices). In fact, with an MSRP of $3,000, the Sony Alpha A900 is poised to become the preeminent option for those just getting into the DSLR field. If you’re tired of making due with a standard digital camera and want to put pentaprism technology to use for you (without shelling out even more money), then this camera has much to offer you.
Details:
This full-frame digital SLR camera offers the capability to take 880 shots on a single charge from the Li-Ion batteries, as well as 99% accuracy through the optical viewfinder. For video shooting, the dual photo processors are capable of delivering a full 4.98 fps (frames per second), with a shutter lag of only .183 seconds. With 24.60 megapixels per shot, this camera comes in quite high in the image quality area, as well.
In addition, the 3-inch LCD screen offers TTL technology, so you get a full view of the action no matter where the sun might be shining (TTL lets you see the image without sunlight fading). Finally, the camera offers dual flash card slots and can use CompactFlash Type I or Type II, as well as Memory Stick Duo cards. A simple USB 2.0 interface allows the camera to be connected to your PC or laptop for easy photo transfer or video viewing (also capable of high definition video with an HDMI connection).
Is the Sony Alpha A900 DSLR Digital Camera truly a wonder of modern engineering? Is it ideal for all consumers? Are there any drawbacks to using this camera? Actually, you may encounter a few drawbacks with this product. Here is what we’ve encountered:
Price:
For those just entering the realm of digital SLR cameras, the prices can seem quite high. With a $3,000 MSRP price tag, the Sony Alpha A900 is pretty inexpensive in the DSLR world, but that price can seem relatively high to consumers accustomed to paying only a few hundred dollars for a camera.
Size:
The A900 is not sleek and sexy, but big and boxy, reminiscent of the cameras of yesteryear. For consumers who want a camera they can tuck in their back pocket or slip in the side pocket of a handbag, this is not the option for them.
Weight:
At over 2 lbs without the additional lens, the Sony Alpha A900 is heavy; consumers used to flyweight cameras will need to take some time to get used to the bulk of this powerful piece of photographic equipment.
Summary:
In summation, the Sony Alpha A900 DSLR Digital Camera is a tremendous option for your photographic needs, especially if you want to enter the digital SLR market with more bang for your buck.
