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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900  
 
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Manufacturer: Sony Electronics
Model name: Alpha DSLR-A900
Date announced: 2008-08-09
MSRP: $2999
Average retail price: $2587  See all prices
Official site: Alpha DSLR-A900 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 6048 x 4032 (24 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 35.9 x 24.0 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.0x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: No
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 921,600 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.74x
Viewfinder coverage: 100%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II + Memory Stick Duo (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: NP-FM500H (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
880 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.2 x 4.6 x 3.3 in / 157.5 x 116.8 x 83.8 mm
Weight (empty): 30.0 oz / 850 g
Bundled software: Sony Image Data Suite
 
Misc. notes: Sony's first full-frame D-SLR features a giant optical viewfinder, HDMI video output, and sensor-shift image stabilization