Sony DSLR-A900 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony came out swinging with the introduction of its flagship DSLR, the A900.

Pros: Bright, vivid and spacious viewfinder. Excellent in-camera image stabilisation system. Easy no-menu adjustments with Fn button and multi-selector toggle. Killer price for the highest resolution, high functioning, easy-to-use DSLR

Cons: Focus points not big and bright enough in brightly lit situations. No latch for memory card cover. Pointless postage stamp sized LCD on top of the body. No continuous ISO in viewfinder. Power switch on left side of body

Pros: High resolution ; in-body image stabilization ; nice viewfinder ; great accessory system

Cons: Can't lock focus-point selector ; Intelligent Preview button much too easy to hit accidentally ; some subpar aspects of performance ; no Live View ; loud mirror

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

Review summary: This first look is designed to give you a complete overview of the new Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. Due to time constraints, a full review will not be published for this camera.

Verdict: Since the A900 doesn't come with a lens, you'll need to supply your own. The camera supports all Alpha-mount lenses, whether they say Minolta or Sony on the front. If you're using a lens designed for 35mm cameras, then you'll enjoy the benefit of a ...

Review summary: Sony had promised to deliver a full-frame camera at the launch of its first APS-C DSLR, and prototypes had been on public display long before the A900 was formally introduced. While we believed the sensor would most likely be a 24.6 million-pixel Cmos ...

Verdict: If all this sounds a little underwhelming, it's not the case, as the Alpha DSLR-A900 is a superbly capable camera in the right hands. It won't appeal to everyone, and there's a limited range of pricey full frame lenses to consider. However, this Sony ...

Review summary: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 is a powerful digital SLR camera aimed squarely at professionals and enthusiasts who covet a full-frame sensor--and who can afford the investment. This camera costs $3000 for the body only, and $5250 with a 24mm-to-70mm f/2.8 ...

Pros: Easy to use, accurate, and solid In-camera stabilization really works

Cons: Noise reduction softens images A bit pricey for new Sony buyers

Verdict: Overall I enjoyed using the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900, and for the most part I was very happy with its image quality. A full-frame 35mm sensor is indeed exciting, but I'm not convinced of this model's value. It may be a good value to you, if you crave the ...