35mm Full-FrameDigital SLR CameraFor the fine artof photographyPrinted in USACA649WMain specifications ofPreviewFunction Intelligent Preview / Optical Preview selectable from menuLCD PanelDisplays Shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO sensitivity,drive mode, battery remaining, remaining no. of recordable images, with illuminationDriveModesContinuous shooting speedNo. of frames recordableSingle, Continuous (Hi / Lo selectable), Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selectable),Mirror Lockup, Remote CommanderHi: approx 5 frames per sec. (max.), Lo: approx. 3 frames per sec. (max.)Standard: 285, Fine: 105, Extra Fine: 11, RAW: 12, cRAW: 12, RAW & JPEG: 10, cRAW & JPEG: 10Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridgeOne Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H, one CR2025 for Wireless Remote CommanderApprox. 880 shots (measured using CIPA standards)AC Adaptor / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional)Supported OS EnvironmentsWindowsMacintoshWindows 2000 Professional / Windows XP / Windows VistaMac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)SystemCamera typeLens mountLens compatibilityDigital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera for use with interchangeable lensesSony mountSony lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses 13JPEG (DCF2.0 and Exif 2.21 compliant, DPOF supported), RAW (Sony ARW 2.1 format), RAW + JPEGL size: 6048 x 4032 (24M), M size: 4400 x 2936 (13M), S size: 3024 x 2016 (6.1M)L size: 6048 x 3408 (21M), M size: 4400 x 2472 (11M), S size: 3024 x 1704 (5.2M)L size: 3984 x 2656 (11M), M size: 2896 x 1928 (5.6M), S size: 1984 x 1320 (2.6M)RAW, cRAW (compressed), RAW & JPEG (Fine), cRAW (compressed) & JPEG (Fine),Extra Fine, Fine, StandardMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,CompactFlash (Type I / Type II, UDMA Mode 5 compliant), MicrodriveDual slot for Memory Stick Duo / CompactFlash, selectable with Quick Navi or from Setup MenuLong exposure NR: On /Off selectable, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.High ISO NR: High / Normal / Low / Off selectable at ISO 1600 or highersRGB / Adobe RGB selectable from Recording Menu13 image styles: Standard / Vivid / Neutral / Clear / Deep / Light / Portrait /Landscape/Sunset / Night View/Autumn Leaves / B&W/SepiaAdjustable parameter: Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / Brightness / Zone Matching146 settings can be registered.Modes: Off / Standard / Advanced Auto / Advanced (Lv 1 to 5)DRO Advanced Bracketing: 3 frames, Hi / Lo selectableSteadyShot INSIDE ® (Image Stabilization)TypeIndicationsCompensation effectImage-sensor shift mechanismSteadyShot scale and camera-shake warning in the viewfinderEquivalent to approx. 2.5 to 4 steps in shutter speeds(varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)Flash ControlExternal flash unitsControlFlash compensationModesFlash bracketingSync terminalsystem flash units (optional)ADI, Pre-flash TTL3 / 5 frames, +/- 3 EV (0.3 / 0.5 EV steps selectable)Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync, Wireless 16, Slow Sync, High-speed Sync3 / 5 frames, 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7/ 2.0 15 EV step selectableBuilt in, adaptable to the sync terminal of the opposite polarityShutterTypeSpeed rangeFlash sync speedElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb1/200 sec. with SteadyShot INSIDE, 1/250 sec. without SteadyShot INSIDELCD MonitorTypeTotal number of dotsCoverageBrightness adjustment3.0-inch10 Extra Fine LCD921,600 dots100%Adjustable in +/- 5 stepsViewfinderTypeField coverageMagnificationDiopter adjustmentEye pointFocusing screenArea displayedOther displaysEyepiece shutterFixed eye-level, pentaprismApprox. 100 %Approx. 0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m -1)-3.0 to +1.0 m -1Approx. 20 mm from the eyepiece (at -1 m -1)Spherical acute matte screen (Type G). User-replaceable Type L (grid type) andType M (super-spherical acute matte type) available (both types optional)AF area, spot AF area, spot metering area, shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9, APS-C size areaFlash compensation, flash charging, wireless flash, high-speed sync, manual focus, focus signal,shutter speed, aperture, EV scale, AE lock, shot-remaining counter, camera shake warning,SteadyShot scale, aspect ratio 16:9Built inType: TTL meteringCell: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPCRange: EV 0 – 20 (EV 2 – 20 in spot metering mode) (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)Modes: Multi Segment, Center-weighted, SpotModes: Auto, ProgramAuto (P, with program shift), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)Exposure compensation: +/-3 EV, 0.3 / 0.5 EV steps selectableBracketing: 3 / 5 frames selectable, single or continuous selectable, 0.3 / 0. 5/ 0.7 / 2.0 15 EV steps selectableWhite BalanceModesBracketingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, FlashColor Temperature (2500 – 9900K) with color filter (19-step magenta / green compensation),Custom (3 settings can be registered)3 frames, Hi / Lo level selectableSingle (with or without shooting information, with 4 previous / following images,RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), 4 / 9/ 25-frame index view,enlarged display modes (max. zoom ratio: L size: 19x, M size: 14x, S size: 9.4x)Number of recordable frames for single media (Aspect ratio 3:2, image size L 24MB / M 13MB / S 6.1MB)When you shoot with aspect ratio set to [16:9], or with APS/C size Capture function [On], you can record more frames than shown above.However, when you record an image in RAW format with 16:9 aspect ratio, number of recordable frames is the same as with 3:2 aspect ratio.For further details, please visit our website and go to ”Support.”RecordingImage formatImage sizeImage quality modesMediaCard slotNoise reductionColor spaceCreative StyleD-Range OptimizerExposureMeteringExposure controlOthersDimension (WxHxD)WeightOperating temperatureApprox. 156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9 mm (6-1/8 x 4-5/8 x 3-1/4 in.) (excl. protrusions)Approx. 850 g (1 lb 14 oz) (w/o battery, memory card, accessories)0 – 40 degrees C (32 – 104 degrees F)PrintCompatible standardsPowerPower sourceBattery performanceExternal power sourcePlaybackModesUSB2.0 Hi-Speed, Mass Storage / Multi LUN / PTP/ PC Remote ControlNTSC / PAL selectableHDMI mini connector, 1080i / 720p / SD selectable (optional HDMI cable required)Wired control: Remote Commander RM-S1AM / RM-L1AM (optional)Wireless control: with supplied Remote CommanderPhotoTV HD supportedInterfaceComputer interface typeVideo outputHDMI outputRemote controlOthersThe body cap of 900 uses polyamide 11 vegetable-based plastic derived from castor oil.Image SensorSensor typeEffective pixelsTotal pixelsAspect ratioAnti-Dust functionISO sensitivity(recommendedexposure index)35mm-film format (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor ™ CMOS sensorApprox. 24.6 megapixelsApprox. 25.7 megapixels3:2Charge protection coating on low-pass filter, image-sensor shift mechanismISO 200 – 3200 in 1/3 EV steps (ISO 100 – 6400 can be set as expanded ISO range)ISO Auto Range: ISO 200 – 1600, ISO 400 –1600, ISO 400 – 800, ISO 200 – 800,ISO 200 – 400 selectableTTL phase detection systemCCD line sensors9 points (center dual-cross type) with 10 assist pointsEV 0 – 18 (at ISO 100)Single-shot AF (AF-S), Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF),Manual Focus (MF)Wide, Spot, Local (9 local focus areas, selectable with multi selector)AF micro adjustment (+/- 20-step increments for up to 30 different lenses), predictive control,focus lock, AF illuminator (LED, Range: approx. 1 – 7 m, Auto / Off selectable)Focus ControlTypeSensorNo. of focus pointsSensitivity rangeModesFocus areasOther features16GB2GB 4GB 8GBQualityStandardFineExtra finecRAW & JPEGRAW & JPEGcRAWRAWMemory Stick Duo ™CapacityL294196855541M4773341526345S76658227568487752L58238816811081M94466230212589S1517115254513595154103L1169779339221164M18961330606251180S304823151094273191309208L23691579687449333M384426971229509365S61794694221955338862742316GB2GB 4GB 8GBQualityStandardFineExtra finecRAW & JPEGRAW & JPEGcRAWRAWCompactFlash™ cardCapacityL296197865641M4813371536345S77358727769487852L59339517211283M96267530812791S1547117555513897157105L1185790343224166M19221348614254182S309023471109276194313211L23701580687449333M384426971229509365S618046942219553388627423Sony, , BIONZ, BRAVIA, Cyber-shot, Exmor CMOS Sensor, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, Magic Gate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory StickPRO-HG Duo, Picture Station, S-Frame, SteadyShot INSIDE, VAIO, Xtra Fine LCD, and the Sony, BIONZ, Exmor CMOS Sensor, Full HD 1080, PhotoTV, Picture Station, S-Frame and VAIO logosare trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark or AdobeSystems incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo andHIgh-Definition Multimeida Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Intel, Intel Core, MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of IntelCorporation. Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features andspecifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Screen images simulated.1Effective megapixels (approx.).2Stabilization effect varies according to lens and shooting conditions.3 Available in winter 2008/2009.4Not waterproof or splashproof.5D-Range Optimizer Advanced-use techhology provided by Apical Limited.6Mac OS not supported.7 Compatible operating system: factory preinstalled only.864-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.9 Compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing.Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.10 Viewable area, measured diagonally.11Accepts high-speed CompactFlash UDMA, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™,Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and Memory Stick Duo media.12For use with DSLR-A900, an application update is required.Please access http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/accy/gps/ for more information.13 DT lenses are not recommended for use with 35mm full-frame sensors due to their differingimage circle size, which may affect light metering accuracy in certain shooting situations.14Saturation cannot be set for B&W and Sepia.15 2.0 EV bracketing limited to 3 frames.16HVL-F58AM, HVL-F56AM, HVL-F42AM, HVL-F36AM supported;full multi-flash functionality requires at least one HVL-F58AM unit. |
