Sony DSLR-A900 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Comfortable to use, manual controls for metering and focus modes, fast, full-frame sensor, huge resolution

Cons: Noticeable noise at ISO speeds above 400

Verdict: Anyone looking to make the step up to a full-frame D-SLR should make a point of trying out the Sony A900. It's a great camera to use and its performance on location and in the studio was excellent.

Review summary: With 25 million pixels, the Sony A900 is the highest resolution full-frame DSLR in the world and what's more, it's aimed at enthusiasts

Pros: 25 million pixels, that's 25 million pixels, great tonal and colour reproduction

Cons: CZ lenses pricey, irritating toggle switch, small top-plate LCD

Verdict: The A900 is one of the nicest surprises of my photographic life. It is a truly great camera and the price is very competitive when you consider the huge pixel count.

Review summary: For studio photographers on a budget, this full-frame, 24.5-megapixel monster from Sony is a great option. Noisy low-light images may turn off others, though.

Verdict: The Sony A900 offers a solid but relatively lightweight build

Review summary: The 24-megapixel Alpha DSLR-A900 isn't bad for Sony's first full-frame effort and, technically, it produces excellent photos. While it has some distinctive features and the design is generally good, Sony still has some way to go to catch up with ...

Pros: High resolution ; in-body image stabilisation ; good viewfinder ; great accessory system ; 24-megapixel, full-frame sensor ; three custom-setting slots on the mode dial ; two Bionz image processors

Cons: Can't lock focus-point selector ; preview button much too easy to hit accidentally ; some below-par aspects of performance ; no live view ; loud mirror ; slow autofocus and single-shot speed ; photos get noisy and mushy starting at ISO 1,600

Verdict: A good first try at a professional-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range

Review summary: Upon taking the Sony A900 in your hands for the first time, you immediately notice how well built it is, and how the large, carefully sculpted grip fits your hand like a glove. Weighing in at just under 930 grams with a battery and 850 grams without ...

Verdict: Does this mean that the A900 is the perfect camera then? Of course not there is no such thing as a perfect camera. The auto-focus system, while capable, leaves a lot to be desired. The AF points need to be arranged more sensibly, and all of them need ...