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Camera tech data for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
| General | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| US name | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Japan name | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Release year | 2008 |
| Status | current |
| Auto-focus | |
| AF sensors | 8 line, 1 double cross, 10 assist |
| AF range [EV] | 0 – 18 |
| AF modes? | AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, DMF |
| AF assist light? | yes |
| Supported lenses? | classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT |
| Features | |
| Eye-start | no |
| Anti-Shake/Super-Steady-Shot | yes |
| Remote control via USB | yes |
| Other features | top LCD, viewfinder shutter, AF adjustment, intelligent preview, DT auto crop |
| Metering | |
| Metering modes? | 40 segments, center-weighted, spot (2.2%) |
| Metering range [EV] (with spot) | 0 – 20 (2 – 20) |
| Auto Exposure Lock button | yes |
| Exposure modes? | P with shift, Auto, A, S, M with shift |
| Subject programs | 3 preset modes |
| Exposure compensation | ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) |
| Digital parameters | |
| Output resolution [pixels] | 6048×4032, 4400×2936, 3024×2016, 3984×2656 (APS-C), 2896×1928 (APS-C), 1984×1320 (APS-C) |
| Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] | 6048×3048, 4400×2472, 3024×1704 |
| Effective output pixels | 24.4 M |
| Sensor type | CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC |
| Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) | 35.9×24 (1×) |
| ISO range | auto (200–1600; conf.), 100–6400 (1/3 stops) |
| Color and post-processing | |
| Color spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters | contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness (-3 – +3), zone matching (-1 – +2) |
| Creative styles | standard, vivid, neutral, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn leaves, B/W, sepia |
| White balance | auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (3 registers) |
| Color temperature range [K] | 2500 – 9900 |
| Color temperature increments [K] | 100 |
| Color compensation index [steps] | ± 9 |
| White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired]) | 3 (10; 20) |
| Noise reduction | long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (3 levels; off) |
| D-range optimizer | standard, advanced auto, manual (5 levels) |
| DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels) | 3 (2 levels) |
| Auto HDR | – |
| Movie recording | |
| Movie resolutions [size/fps] | – |
| Movie formats | – |
| Movie length | – |
| Microphone | – |
| Flash | |
| Flash modes? | normal, rear sync, slow sync |
| Flash metering? | 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI |
| Requires D flash unit | yes |
| Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm] | -/- |
| X-Sync speed | 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) |
| High Speed Sync | yes |
| Wireless flash | yes |
| Wireless x-sync speed? | 1/250 (1/200 w/ SSS) |
| Wireless HSS | yes |
| Ratio flash control | yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | ± 3 (1/2), ± 3 (1/3) |
| Studio flash socket | yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder type | pentaprism |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74× |
| Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm]? | 20.0/unknown |
| Screens? | G (default), M, L |
| Diopter adjustment [diopters] | -3.0 – +1.0 |
| Eyepiece cup | FDA-EP4AM |
| Viewfinder accessory compatible? | yes |
| Live View | – |
| Live View zoom | – |
| Display | |
| Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots] | TFT, 3″, 921600 |
| Display mount | fixed |
| Histogram display | luminance, RGB |
| Automatic brightness | no |
| Shooting | |
| Mirror lock-up | yes |
| Remote release socket | yes |
| Wireless remote release | RMT-DSLR1 |
| Depth of field preview | yes |
| Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview | yes |
| Silent depth of field preview | yes |
| Frame rate [fps] | 5, 3 |
| Frame rate with AF [fps] | 5.0 |
| Frame rate with live view [fps] | – |
| Shutter speed [s] | 30 – 1/8000, B |
| Continuous self-timer [shots] | – |
| Bracketing frames (stops) | 3, 5 (1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2) |
| Storage | |
| Storage media (number of slots) | CompactFlash I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo/ PRO Duo/ PRO-HG Duo (2) |
| Remote storage | yes |
| File system formats | FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 |
| File formats | RAW (12 bit), cRAW (12 bit), JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 |
| Construction and accessories | |
| Weather sealing | yes |
| Batteries | 1× NP-FM500H |
| Battery pack | – |
| Vertical grip | VG-C90AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) |
| Accessory shoe cap | FA-SHC1AM |
| Standard accessories | strap, body cap ALC-B55, accessory shoe cap FA-SHC1AM, USB cable, TV cable, remote control RMT-DSLR1, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software |
| Other optional accessories | screen protector PCK-LS4AM, screen protector PCK-LH4AM |
| Weight [g]? | 850 |
| Misc | |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 (High Speed), TV (NTSC/PAL), HDMI (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p), AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM |
| Printing | Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge |
| Latest firmware version (release date) | 1.00 |
| Comments | wireless flash control requires HVL-F58AM or HVL-F20AM |
| Reviews | AlphaMountWorld, Bill Caulfeild-Browne on Luminous Landscape, Imaging Resource, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia, Mark Peters on LetsGoDigital, Michael Reichmann on Luminous Landscape, Nick Rains on Luminous Landscape, Philip Ryan on PopPhoto, Simon Joinson on DPReview |
| Related cameras | – |
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