DSLR-A900
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Affordable Beast of a Camera
I have Owned the A700 since it first came out. I have a long relationship with Sony products and I have never been disappointed. Before I got into the DSLR many of my friends were either Nikon or Canon users so when I purchased the Sony they all laughed at me. Sony took over Minolta which was a leader in the camera industry. With Minolta's experience and Sony's ability to think outside the box in terms of Technology I knew it would be a force to be reckoned with and has emerged in the DSLR market as a Solid #3. I have never been disappointed with the A700 so the choice to purchase the A900 was a no brainer.
Being a nature Photographer I need something that will be bulletproof and provide alot of bang for the Buck. The closest camera to the A900 in the price range is the Canon 5D MkII. There was a 49/51% split amoug most professional reviews with Canon slimly edging out the A900 5 stars to 4.5... probably due to the HDvideo feature on the Canon...
I have just purchased it so I am still learning more and more but in 10 shoots in 2 weeks I have not had any issues. Snow and Subfreezing temperatures have not slowed this beast down. I love the weight and with the Vertical Grip it is huge! I also have the A55 and I actually perfer the weight for a steady shot...
Speaking of Steady shot having the feature on the body makes for less expensive lenses nearly 1/2 price in some cases and also using older minolta lenses and having the image stability available is a huge plus.
February 13, 2011
The Alpha 900 - A Beast of a Camera
With the arrival of the Alpha a900, Sony is officially paving the way for innovation in the DSLR market. Although I made the plunge in May 2010, about a year and half after it was introduced, I can easily say that this has been the best technology purchase I have ever made.
The QuickNavi menu made learning the functions of the camera a breeze. Its magnesium alloy case along with its dust-proofing makes it perfect to use in a variety of environments: be it cold or warm. The 100% viewfinder is very bright and makes it easy to lock focus properly on your subject. With the install of Firmware Version 2.0, Auto-Focus is significantly quicker and more precise.
The Alpha 900's best feature by far is it's 24.6 MP Exmor CMOS sensor which makes it the world's highest resolution full-frame digital SLR on the market ... In simple terms, the detail it is capable of offering is incredible. Image quality is out of this world.
It is important to understand that the Alpha 900 is indeed a professional camera - intended to be used by either professional photographers or enthusiasts who are passionate about photography like me. In no way is this a camera that should be undermined ... It is capable of competing with the high end cameras of any SLR system.
All in all the Alpha 900 is a camera that paving way in terms of image quality in the DSLR market all the while staying true to Konica Minolta's legacy of professional imaging. When paired with high quality Carl Zeiss and G Lenses, this camera delivers class leading image quality and handling. Once again great job SONY for delivering an outstanding camera!
January 26, 2011
Finally took the plunge....
I've owned and enjoyed using my A700 since the day they were released, and kept telling myself there was no need to change. Then, I had the opportunity to handle and play with an A900, and "POW!" that was it. The viewfinder! What an utter delight. The styling, while not one of my top five reasons for making this purchase carries me back to my beloved Minoltas of days gone by. Features and option controls, I don't know where to start; controls that my fingers simply fall into place on. The logical control layout is a subject of its own. Today was my first field use at a water polo tournament, and all the surprises were pleasant.
I used it with the vertical grip which I also had on my A700. I was able to get each shot I wanted, using the 24-70Z or 135 f1.8Z. In all a sign of much great shooting yet to be done!
Thank you Sony.
April 18, 2009
Superb!
I had a Cannon for decades - it broke and they did not make the same model, thankfully! I went with a Sony and over the course of 10 years I have been so pleased that I have worked my way up. Having the a100, a 55 now the a900. I don't think I will ever have another camera! Very impressed with the constant strive to improve on already something great. The weight is only downfall for beginning to have trouble with my thumbs so hope to see that improve in the years ahead!
March 12, 2012
