Sony Alpha CA649W, Alpha 900 Specifications

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35mm Full-Frame Digital SLR Camera
For the fine art of photography
Printed in USA
CA649W
Main specifications of
Preview
Intelligent Previe w / Optical Preview selectable from me nu
LCD Panel
Displays
Shutter speed, ap erture, expos ure compensati on, white balanc e, ISO sensitivit y, drive mode, batte ry remaining, re maining no. of recor dable images, wit h illumination
Drive
Modes
Continuous shoo ting speed No. of frames recor dable
Single, Continuous (Hi / Lo selectable), Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selec table), Mirror Lockup, Remo te Commander Hi: approx 5 frames per s ec. (max.), Lo: approx. 3 frames pe r sec. (max.
)
Standard: 285, Fine: 105, Extr a Fine: 11, RAW: 12, cRAW: 12, RAW & JPEG: 10, cRAW & JPEG: 10
Specification s are based on the inf ormation avail able at the time of pri nting and are subjec t to change with out notice.
Exif Print, Print Ima ge Matching III, Pi ctBridge
One Rechargeabl e Battery Pac k NP-FM500H, on e CR2025 for Wireles s Remote Commande r Approx. 880 shots (me asured using CIPA s tandards) AC Adaptor / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional)
Supported OS Env ironments
Windows Macintosh
Windows 2000 Pro fessional / Windows XP / Windows Vista Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)
System
Camera type Lens mount Lens compatibilit y
Digital SLR (Single Le ns Reflex) camera for u se with interchan geable lenses Sony mount Sony lenses, Minolt a and Konica Minolt a AF lenses
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JPEG (DCF2.0 and Exif 2.21 complian t, DPOF support ed), RAW (Sony ARW 2.1 format), RAW + JPEG <Aspect ratio 3:2> L size: 6048 x 4032 (24M), M size: 4400 x 2936 (13M), S size: 3024 x 2016 (6.1M
) <Aspect ratio 16:9> L size: 6048 x 3408 (21M), M size: 4400 x 2472 (11M), S size: 3024 x 1704 (5.2M
) <APS-C size ca pture> 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, Stan dard Memory Stick Du o, Memory Stick PR O Duo, Memory Sti ck PRO-HG Duo, CompactFlash (Type I / Type II, UDMA Mode 5 c ompliant), Microdrive Dual slot for Memor y Stick Duo / CompactFlash, selecta ble with Quick Na vi or from Setup Men u Long exposure NR: On /Of f selectable, a vailable at shut ter speeds lon ger than 1 sec. High ISO NR: High / Normal / Low / Off sel ectable at ISO 1600 or hi gher sRGB / Adobe RGB s electable from R ecording Menu 13 image styles: Standa rd/ Vivid/ Neutral/ Clear/ Deep/ Light/ Portrait/ Landscape/Sunset /Nigh t View/ Autumn Leaves / B&W/Sepia Adjustable parameter: Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / Brightne ss / Zone Match ing
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6 settings can be re gistered. Modes: Off / Standard / Advanced Auto / Advanced (Lv 1 to 5
)
DRO Advanced Bra cketing: 3 frames, Hi / L o selectable
SteadyShot INSIDE
®
(Image Stabilization
)
Type Indications
Compensation effect
Image-sensor s hift mechanis m SteadyShot sca le and camera-s hake warning in the vi ewfinder Equivalent to appro x. 2.5 to 4 steps in shutte r speeds (
varies accordin g to shooting cond itions and lens us ed)
Flash Control
External flash un its Control Flash compensat ion Modes Flash bracketin g Sync terminal
system flash units (optional) ADI, Pre-flash T TL 3 / 5 frames, +/- 3 E V (0.3 / 0.5 EV steps se lectable
)
Autoflash, Fill-flas h, Rear Sync, Wirele ss
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, Slow Sync, High-sp eed Sync 3 / 5 frames, 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 / 2.015 EV step selectabl e Built in, adaptable to th e sync terminal of t he opposite pola rity
Shutter
Type Speed range Flash sync speed
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb 1/200 sec. with Stead yShot INSIDE, 1/250 s ec. without Stea dyShot INSIDE
LCD Monitor
Type Total number of dots Coverage Brightness adjustment
3.0-inch
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Extra Fine LCD 921,600 dots 100% Adjustable in +/- 5 step s
Viewfinder
Type Field coverage Magnification Diopter adjustme nt Eye point
Focusing screen
Area displayed
Other displays
Eyepiece shutter
Fixed eye-level, pe ntaprism Approx. 100 % Approx. 0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infin ity, -1m
-1
)
-3.0 to +1.0 m-1 Approx. 20 mm from the e yepiece (at -1 m
-1
) Spherical acute matte screen (Type G). User-replaceab le Type L (grid type) and Type M (super-spherica l acute matte ty pe) available (both types optio nal
) AF area, spot AF area, s pot metering area, sh ooting area for asp ect ratio 16:9, APS-C size area Flash compensation, flash charging, wirel ess flash, high-s peed sync, manu al focus, focus sig nal, shutter speed, ap erture, EV scale, A E lock, shot-re maining counter, came ra shake warning, SteadyShot sca le, aspect ratio 16:9 Built in
Type: TTL metering Cell: 40-segment h oneycomb-p attern SPC Range: EV 0 – 20 (EV 2 – 20 in spot metering mo de
)
(
at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens
) Modes: Multi Segme nt, Center-weighte d, Spot Modes: Auto, Program Auto (P, with program shift), Aperture prio rity (A), Shutter priorit y (S), Manual (M) Exposure compe nsation: +/-3 EV, 0.3 / 0.5 EV ste ps selectable Bracketing: 3 / 5 frame s selectable, si ngle or contin uous selecta ble, 0.3 / 0. 5/ 0.7 / 2.0
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EV steps selectable
White Balance
Modes
Bracketing
Auto, Daylight, Shad e, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluor escent, Flash Color Temperature (2500 – 9900K) with color filter (19-step magenta / green c ompensation), Custom (3 settings can be re gistered
)
3 frames, Hi / Lo level sel ectable
Single (with or witho ut shooting infor mation, with 4 prev ious / following im ages, RGB histogram & highl ight / shadow warning), 4 / 9 / 25-fram e index view, enlarged display m odes (max. zoom rati o: 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 a spect ratio set to [16:9], or with AP S/C size Capture function [On], you can re cord more frames tha n shown above. However, when you record a n image in RAW format w ith 16:9 aspect ratio, numb er of recordable fra mes is the same as wit h 3:2 aspect ratio. For further de tails, please vis it our website and go to ”S upport.”
Recording
Image format
Image size
Image quality mod es
Media
Card slot
Noise reductio n
Color space
Creative Style
D-Range Optimize r
Exposure
Metering
Exposure contr ol
Others
Dimension (WxHxD
) Weight Operating temperature
Approx. 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, memor y card, access ories
)
0 – 40 degrees C (32 – 104 degrees F
)
Print
Compatible stan dards
Power
Power source Battery performance External power s ource
Playback
Modes
USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Mas s Storage / Multi LUN / PTP / PC Remote Con trol NTSC / PAL selectab le HDMI mini connect or, 1080i / 720p / SD selectable (optional HDMI cab le required) Wired control: Remo te Commander RM -S1AM / RM -L1A M (optional) Wireless contro l: with supplied Remo te Commander PhotoTV HD suppor ted
Interface
Computer interf ace type Video output HDMI output
Remote control
Others
The body cap of 90 0 uses polyamide 11 vegeta ble-based p lastic derived f rom castor oil.
Image Sensor
Sensor type Effective pixels Total pixels Aspect ratio Anti-Dust fun ction ISO sensitivity
(recommended exposure index)
35mm-film format (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor
™
CMOS sensor Approx. 24.6 megapixe ls Approx. 25.7 megapixels 3:2 Charge protectio n coating on low- pass filter, image -sensor shift m echanism ISO 200 – 3200 in 1/3 EV step s (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 select able
TTL phase detect ion system CCD line sensors 9 points (center dual- cross type) wit h 10 assist points EV 0 – 18 (at ISO 100) Single-shot AF (AF-S), Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Foc us (DMF), Manual Focus (MF) Wide, Spot, Local (9 local focus areas , selectable wit h multi selector
) AF micro adjustme nt (+/- 20-step incre ments for up to 30 dif ferent lenses), predictive cont rol, focus lock, AF illu minator (LED, Range: approx. 1 – 7 m, Auto / O ff selectable
)
Focus Control
Type Sensor No. of focus points Sensitivity range
Modes
Focus areas
Other features
16GB2GB 4GB 8GB
Quality
Standard
Fine
Extra fine
cRAW & JPEG
RAW & JPEG
cRAW
RAW
Memory Stic k Duo™
Capacity
L
294
196
85
55
41
M
477
334
152
63
45
S
766
582
275
68
48
77
52
L
582
388
168
110
81
M
944
662
302
125
89
S
1517
1152
545
135
95
154
103
L
1169
779
339
221
164
M
1896
1330
606
251
180
S
3048
2315
1094
273
191
309
208
L
2369
1579
687
449
333
M
3844
2697
1229
509
365
S
6179
4694
2219
553
388
627
423
16GB2GB 4GB 8GB
Quality
Standard
Fine
Extra fine
cRAW & JPEG
RAW & JPEG
cRAW
RAW
CompactFlash™ card
Capacity
L
296
197
86
56
41
M
481
337
153
63
45
S
773
587
277
69
48
78
52
L
593
395
172
112
83
M
962
675
308
127
91
S
1547
1175
555
138
97
157
105
L
1185
790
343
224
166
M
1922
1348
614
254
182
S
3090
2347
1109
276
194
313
211
L
2370
1580
687
449
333
M
3844
2697
1229
509
365
S
6180
4694
2219
553
388
627
423
Sony, , BIONZ, BRAVIA, Cyber-shot, Exmor CMOS Sensor, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM, Magic Gate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-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 logos are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark or Adobe Systems 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 and HIgh-Definition Multimeida Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Intel, Intel Core, MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Screen images simulated.
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Effective megap ixels (approx.).
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Stabilization eff ect varies acc ording to lens and sh ooting conditi ons.
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Available in winter 20 08/2009.
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Not waterproof or s plashproof.
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D-Range Optimiz er Advanced- use techholog y provided by Apic al Limited.
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Mac OS not support ed.
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Compatible oper ating system: fac tory preinstall ed only.
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64-bit editions a nd Starter (Editi on) are not supporte d.
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Compatible Sony B RAVIA HDTV and HDM I cable (sold separa tely) required for P hotoTV HD viewing.
Specificati ons of the BRAVIA HDT V shown vary ac cording to marke t region.
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Viewable area, mea sured diagonall y.
11
Accepts high-s peed Compact Flash UDMA, Mem ory Stick PRO -HG Duo™,
Memory St ick PRO Duo™ and Memory Stick D uo media.
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For use with DSLR-A9 00, an applicati on update is require d.
Please a ccess http://s upport.d-ima ging.sony.co.jp/w ww/accy/gps / for more informat ion.
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DT lenses are not reco mmended for use wi th 35mm full-fra me sensors due to th eir differing
imag e circle size, which m ay affect light m etering accura cy in certain sho oting situatio ns.
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Saturation cann ot be set for B&W and Se pia.
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2.0 EV bracketing limite d to 3 frames.
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HVL-F58AM, HVL-F56AM, H VL-F42AM, HVL-F36AM sup ported;
full mul ti-flash funct ionality requir es at least one HV L-F58AM unit.
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A celestial new standard in imaging
Introducing the Sony® (alpha) DSLR-A900. A camera whose stellar ima ge quality eclipses every thing you have known before. At its heart is a 35m m full-frame Exmor
™
CMOS sensor that represe nts
the culmination of a dre am. With
24.6-megapixel
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resolution that captures details so fine, and colo r so rich and natural, you will neve r be satisfied with any thing less again. The 900 digital SL R from Sony.
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Vario-Son nar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SS M (SAL2470Z), 1/250 sec., F8, ISO 200, auto w hite balance
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300mm F2.8 G (SAL300 F28G), 1/2000 sec., F8, ISO 64 0, auto white balanc e
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Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL13 5F18 Z), 1/200 sec., F4, ISO 200, wh ite balance: dayl ight
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The (alpha) DSLR A900 camera. Take it in your hands, and you will know that t his is the camera you have been waiting for. Look into its viewfinder, and you will se e the world with a clarity that op ens your mind to possibilities as limitless as the sk y. You are free to express your creativity as never b efore.
From the prominent forepeak of its p entaprism, to the sleek beaut y of its magnesium-alloy body, the 900 is finish ed to a standard of perfection that only Sony could have a chieved. The
24.6-meg apixel 35mm full-frame Exmor
™
CMOS sensor that beats at t he heart of the 900 will reward you with a standard of qualit y that photographers have desired for g enerations. Now the wait is over.
At the summit of design perfection
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24.6
megapixels
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A breakthrough in digital imaging realism for ultra-fine detail and truly natural color
Images of singular be auty, from a sensor like no other
Only a company like Sony, with extende d experience in semi conductor and microprocessor manufacturing, could have developed the 90 0’s remarkable new 24.6- megapixel
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35mm full-frame Exmor
™
CMOS sensor. Designed specifically to take advantage of the superb power of t he high-prec ision series lenses, its high pixel count and large size assu re enhanced image d etail and a wid er dynamic range that en ables colors and subtle tonal gradatio ns to be captured just as the human eye perceives them.
24.6-megapixel Exmor™ CMOS 35mm full-frame imaging
The DSLR A900 came ra image sensor is designed from the grou nd up for 35mm full-frame imaging, and is produced using proprietary Sony
®
planarization technologies to ensure an ultra-flat sur face across the entire imaging area. Instead of a si ngle analog/digital converter, the sensor uses over 6000 o n-chip column-p arallel analog/digital converters to convert analog signals to nois e-resistant digital signals at the earl iest possible stage. In addition, noise reduction is appli ed both before and after ana log/digital conversion to ensure cleaner signal output. The result is not only high er image quality, but also b lazingly fast sensor response.
Dual BIONZ™ image processing for truly lifelike and natural colo r
Image processing on t he 900 gets a big boost in speed a nd power from new Dual BIONZ imag e processing engines. As a result, the 90 0’s massive amount of image data capture d by the
24.6-meg apixel Exmor CMOS sensor can be processed instantl y, assuring you of quick shooting respons e and truly natural, what-you-see-is-what-you-get color and tonal gradati on. In addition, the Dual BIONZ en gines apply user selectable noise redu ction algorithms twice — once prio r to RAW data conversion and again du ring image processing — to ensure an absol ute minimum of noise in final i mage data.
SteadySh ot INSIDE uni t for APS-C for mat sensor
SteadyShot INSIDE unit for 35mm full-frame format se nsor
four steps slower than would otherwise be poss ible.
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The body-mounted S teadyS hot INSIDE system works with all compat ible system lenses — includin g macro and wide- angle lenses — and doesn’t cause the image de gradation that can occur with lens- based optical stabilization systems.
900 Noise Reduction
Exmor CMOS Sensor Dual
Lens
On-chip Column A/D Conversion + Dual Noise Reduction
Output
Captured Image Image Processor
Recording to Memory Stick Duo
™
/
CF Card
Data
Compression
Digital Signal
Dual Noise Reduction
Digital Noise
Reduction
Analog Signal Noise Reduction
Receptor Charge/ Voltage
Conversion
A/D
Conversion
Analog signal
Digital signal
Noise
Raw DataNRNR with
Image Processing
NR with
Image Processing
Raw Data
NR
Faster, more powerful SteadyShot® INSIDE image stabi lization
To match the larger size and higher image quality sp ecifications of the )new 35mm full- frame Exmor CMOS sensor, the 900 features a SteadySh ot INSIDE image stabilization system that is 1.5x more powerful and
1.3x faster than our previous system s. Enabling you to enjoy handheld shooting at shutter sp eeds up to
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300mm F2.8 G (SAL300F28G; a bove) and Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z; below
)
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Vario -Sonnar® T* 16 -35 mm
F2.8 ZA SSM (S A L16 3 5Z
)
A bright super-wide to wide-angle zoom lens
with super ED glass, high-precision Carl Zeiss lens,
and an SSM autofocus drive system.
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Vario-S on nar T* 24-70m m
F2.8 ZA SSM (SA L2470Z
)
An exceptionally versatile wide-angle to mid-range
zoom lens with high-quality Carl Zeiss lens
and an SSM autofocus drive system.
A lens for every need, to capture beauty in ever y shot
With the 900 and its 24.6-meg apixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sen sor, you’ve got a camera system that can ful ly realize the performa nce potential of the world- class lens lineup.
Drawing on the traditio n of craftsmanship that gave birt h to such optical innovations as ED (Ex tra-low Dispersion) and super ED glas s, the lens lineup also integrates t he latest lens technolog ies developed for Sony professional broadca st-use
video cameras. It incl udes top-qual ity G series and Ca rl Zeiss
®
lenses crafted to the hi ghest standards of optical precision, as well as a wide- ranging selection of fisheye, macro, STF (Smooth Trans Focus), and other high- performance lenses. Offering a l ens for virtuall y every need, the system l ens lineup will continue to grow and evolve, presenting you with an ever-expanding uni verse of photographic creativity to explore.
Carl Zeiss lenses: world-class craftsmanship i n every detail
Developed jointly by Sony and t he world-famous l ens-maker Carl Zeiss, these lenses are consid ered by many to be some of the finest lense s in the world. Top-quali ty optics with ED and super ED glass ele ments ensure unrivalled clarity, high contrast and resolving power, and superb defocusing characteristics, with true-to-life color and exceptionally rich tonal gradations and textural detail. In addition, lens e lements feature proprietary T* coatin gs to reduce flaring and ghos ting to an absolute minimum.
G series lenses: the gold standard in performance
system G series lenses are designed and cons tructed to the highest standards of optical excellence, and incorporate proprietary Sony techno logies to maximize imaging performance. Precision- built to shrug off the elements and provide a li fetime of photographic pleasure, G lens es feature circular aperture mechanisms for smooth, attractive bac kground defocusing, and make lavi sh use of high-qu ality aspherical and ED optical glass elem ents to assure superb clarity and sharpness.
Optical excellence to satisfy the most demanding photographer
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
(
SAL70400G
)
A powerful new G series super telephoto
zoom lens with a quiet and responsive SSM
(
Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive system.
3
70-200m m F2. 8 G
(
SA L7020 0G
)
A bright, high-performance telephoto zoom lens
with the light-gathering power of an F2.8 aperture,
and an SSM autofocus drive system.
New
New
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Frame and capture your subject with uncompromising speed and precision
1SEC
Unparalleled viewfinder brightness and a 100% field of view (approx.)
The 900’s viewfinde r is a masterpiece of optical precision in i ts own right. Featuring a high-quality optical glass pentaprism and a new high -power condenser lens, it of fers truly exceptional brightness, 0.74X magnification (approx.) and a field of view that covers v irtually 100% of the 35mm full-frame se nsor’s large imaging area. A high re fractive index glass eyepiece a nd condenser lenses virtually eliminate distortion, while multi-layer anti-reflective coatings help prevent ghosting. A spher ical acute matte focusing scre en aids manual focusing by making i t easy to identify correct foc us, and a high eyepoint improves visibility when wearing eyeglasses.
Optional focusing screens to suit your shooting style
According to your preference or shooting needs, the stan dard Type G spherical acute mat te focusing screen that comes with the 900 can be replaced with an optio nal Type L spherical acute mat te screen or Type M super spherical acute ma tte screen. The L type fea tures grid lines to enable easier frami ng, while the Type M is particularly we ll-suited to bright lenses with an ap erture of F2.8 or greater, and features a high­dispersion screen t hat makes it easier to fine-tune the foc us manually.
9-point autofocus system w ith additional wide-area 10-point assist
A versatile new center dual -cross 9-point AF senso r system provides fast, accurate autofocusing to ensure fewer missed shots. Featuri ng 10 additional sensor s to assist in subj ect detection when Wide AF is s elected, it also offers improved out -of-focus detection to reduce focus hunting , and has a dedicated se nsor in the center of the frame to enhance accuracy when shooting at a pertures of F2.8 or larger.
24.6-megapixel full-resolution continuous shooting up to 5 fps
Full-resolution 24.6-megapixel imaging at speed s of up to about 5 fps is made possible by powe rful Dual BIONZ
™
image processing engines and a high -power coreless motor. In addition, a new high- speed moving-mag net actuator and parallel-l ink mechanism are used to drive the camera’s large swing mirror, enabling you to enjoy virtu ally 100% view-finder coverage without sacrificing continuous shooting sp eed. So you can capture the perfect mo ment even when you’re shooting sports or other active subjects, and still enjoy the r ich color and exquisitely fine detail tha t are a hallmark of the 900’s 24.6-megapixel 35mm full-f rame imaging.
Super sphe rical acute mat te
Type M focusin g screen
FDA-FM1AM
Spherica l acute matte
Type L focusin g screen
FDA-FL1AM
Mirror box unit a nd
parallel-link mechanism
Viewfinder schematic
Glass pentaprism
Eyepiece lens
High-power
condenser lens
AF sensors AF assist sens ors
Screen imag es simulated.
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The finest build quality, to match the finest imaging
Anti-dust sensor protection
Low-pass filter Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibration
VG-C90AM
NP-FM500H
Image sensor
High-e ndurance shutter unit for trouble-fre e shooting
Long-term reliab ility is also assured by a high-preci sion shutter unit that offers outstanding d urability under heavy use. It’s built to withstand th e performance de mands of 1/8000 sec. shutter speed s and up to 5 fps continuous shooting wit h a 35mm full-frame se nsor and a standalone unit service li fe of 100,00 0 shutter release cycles (approx.).
Anti-dust sensor protection for cleaner images
To help protect the camera’s sensor from dust contamination th at can occur when changing lens es, an anti-dust mechanism vibrates th e sensor at high speed every time t he camera is switched off. In additi on, the low-pass filter in front of the sensor is protected by a special anti- static coating to help prevent dust adherence.
Rugged, magnesium-alloy body for reliability and du rability
The body of the 900 reflects th e same high qualit y and attention to detail as the images it del ivers. Ruggedly constr ucted for years of dependable ser vice, it features a front, back, and top made of stron g, durable magnesium alloy, an interior chassis made of high -tensile aluminum, and a mirror box m ade of high-rigidity polycarbonate resin reinforced with carbon fib ers. Superb balance, handling, design and finish of the exceptionally easy -to-hold grip reflect the experienc e Sony has in developing broadcast-use video cameras and camcorders.
Worry-free outdoor s hooting
To allow worry-free sho oting in adverse environmental conditions,
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the 900’s controls, termi nals, viewfinder, and other sens itive components are protected from dust and moisture by rubb er seals.
Intuitive control layout for enhanced operating ease
In addition to superb ha ndling and balance, the 900 also fe atures an improved control layout for fast, intuitive operation. Essential settings are easy to adjust without taking you r finger off the shut ter button. All controls are comfortably positioned to allow trouble-fre e operation even when wearing gloves.
High-density InfoLITHIUM battery
The 900 uses an ad vanced high-de nsity InfoLITHIUM batter y (
NP-FM5 00H), and keeps you informed of current battery l ife by displaying remaining power in precise 1% increment s on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Easy vertical-format shooting
The optional VG-C90AM vertical grip enables you to enjoy the 900’s superb handling and o perating ease even during vertical -format shooting. Featuring the sam e rugged and lightweight magnesium-alloy construction as the 9 00, it’s sealed against dust and mois ture,
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and has a full complement of bu ttons and switches for essential shooti ng functions. For increase d shooting time, it holds two InfoL ITHIUM
®
(
NP-FM5 00H) rechargeable bat teries, automatically switching to the second one when the first one r uns out.
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40-segment honeycomb-pattern metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
D-Rang e Optimizer off
Standard mo de
Advanced Auto mo de
Advanced Le vel mode (Lv3
)
Advanced Le vel mode (Lv2
)
35mm F1.4 G (SAL 3 5F 14G), 1/ 2 50 se c., F5.6, ISO 200, white balance: daylight
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Light and shadow are at your command
Program auto m ode
Aperture p riority mod e
Shutter s peed prior ity mode
Manual exp osure mode
P
A
S
M
-1.0E V -0.5EV ±0 +1.0 EV+0.5EV
settings you can use to hel p you capture the level of highlig ht and shadow detail you want. In addition, there’s a D- Range Optimizer bracketing function that records im ages at three different optimization l evels to allow best-shot selection.
D-Rang e Optimizer for rich tone gradations in high-contra st light
When photographing scen es that contain extremes of light and shadow, it can be difficul t to capture the fu ll range of tonal gradations th at the human eye can see. But with the 900’s D-Ra nge Optimizer function, the camera analyzes t he scene for you, and automatically adjusts gradation reproduction parameters to assure optimum exposure bala nce, with richer highli ght and shadow detail.
In Standard mode, the D -Range Optimizer analyzes th e overall imag e before performing th e optimization, and in Advanced mode,5 it analyzes each area of the compos ition separately. On the 900, improved algorithms provide even b etter performance, wit h a choice of Advanced Auto and Advanced Level
3 high-prec ision metering modes for greater shooting versatilit y
The 90 0 is equipped with a 40- segment honeycomb-pattern metering sensor that uses advanced algor ithms to ensure balanced exposures under a wide ran ge of lighting conditions. A convenient 3- way switch on the back of the ca mera allows you to choose between 40 -segment honeycomb-pattern metering, center­weighted metering, or spot meterin g according to your shooting ne eds.
Versatile white balance sett ings for superior color in any light
The 900’s versatile range of white balance settin gs can be instantly accessed via a but ton on the top of the camera. In additio n to Auto white balance mode the re are user-tunable presets for Daylight, Shade, Clou dy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash lighting, as well as an adju stable Color Temperature mode and th ree user-configurab le Custom modes. White balance bracketing, which records a single frame at th ree different white balan ce settings, can also be set via the Drive mo de menu for easy best-shot sel ection.
Exposure effect simu lation
Another advanced function introduced for the first time on the 90 0 is Intelligent Preview. Using this funct ion, you can simulate the ef fect of various D-Rang e Optimizer, exposure compensation, and white balance settings, and display the result on the LCD monitor without actuall y taking a picture. It’s a great way to fine-t une image adjustments in a dvance when working with a tripod an d complex shooting setups.
Quick access to exposure mode s.
Standard exposure modes acc essible from the top-mou nted mode di al include Program Auto, Apert ure priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, and Auto.
Exposure bracketing up to ±2EV for secure “best-shot” capture
Exposure bracketing can be set vi a the Drive mode button to enab le best­shot selection from a seri es of images. In keeping with the 90 0’s high performance stan dards, the range of
selectabl e options includes 3-frame or 5-frame brac keting in 0.3EV, 0.5EV, or 0.7EV increments, as well as new 3-frame ±2EV brac keting that makes it easy to create stunningly re alistic high dynamic range co mposite images.
Simulatio n of Auto and Tungsten white b alance mode ef fects.
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B/W Image Styl e
Vario-Son nar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA S SM (SAL16 35Z), 1/100sec., F11, +0.7 EV, ISO 200, white balanc e: daylight
Rich tonal gradation and color; suitable for a wide range of subjects and scenes
Heightened contrast and saturation; suitable for subjects such as flowers, spring foliage, sky scenes and ocean views
Attenuated saturation and sharpness; provides a neutral starting point for images that are to be post-processed
For images with rich, natural skin tones; ideal for portraits
Heightened contrast, saturation and sharpness for crisp detail and vivid color; ideal for landscapes and scenic views
For black and white images
For clear images with limpid colors in the highlights; helps evoke a sense of radiant light
For images with deep and dense color; helps evoke a sense of depth and solidity
For images with bright, uncomplicated color expression; helps evoke a light, refreshing ambience
Saturated reds for warm, beautiful images of the setting sun
Attenuated contrast for more faithful reproduction of night view tonalities
Saturated reds and yellows for scenic views of autumn foliage
For monochromatic sepia-tone imaging
Standard
Creative Style settings
Vivid
Neutral
Portrait
Landscape
B/W
Clear
Deep
Light
Sunset
Night view
Autumn leaves
Sepia
Creative St yle image mat rix
In addition to t he parameters shown i n this diagram, ea ch Creative Styl e setting also has a dif ferent effect on col or reproduction, w hite balance, sha rpness and tone curve, prov iding exceptiona lly fine control over th e final image. (Sele cting a different Cre ative Style set ting will not produ ce the same results e ven if the basic bright ness, contrast and s aturation sett ings are the same.)
1) Standard, 2) Vivid, 3) N eutral, 4) Clear, 5) Deep, 6) Li ght, 7) Portrait,
8) Landscape, 9) Su nset, 10) Night view, 11) Autumn leaves
Vivid Image S tyle
Landscape Im age Style Night View Image Sty le
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Unlimited creativity and image control
System requirements
Express your personal vis ion
The 900’s Creative Style options are designed to make it easy for you to achieve your artistic a nd photographic goals. A total of 13 Image Style s is offered, and all of them can be customized to suit your preference. Adjustment parameters include contras t, saturation, sharpness, brightness and zone matching (no saturation adjustment on monochrome Sepia or B/W), enabling you to achieve the precise tonalities and a rtistic effect that your creative goals re quire.
Windows Vista
®
8
Microsoft Windows
Windows 200 0 Vista
®
8
/
Windows XP
8
SP3 / Windows Vis ta8 SP1
Pentium
®
4, or faster Pentium 4, or faster
Power PC G4 / G5 Intel
®
Core
TM
(
1.0gHz or faster reco mmended
) Intel Core Solo / C ore Duo / Core 2 Duo, or faster r ecomended
Windows XP
8
SP3 /
Windows Vista8 SP1
Macintosh
®
256MB, or more IGB, or more
IGB, or more
Mac OS X (v 10.4 / v 10.5
)
Image Data Converter SR / Image Data Lightbox SR /
Remote Camera Control
PMB
OS
7
CPU
Memory
Remote Camera Control
Improved Remote Camera Control software expands you r shooting horizons by enabling you to capture images remotely and record th em directly on your computer’s hard disk drive. A new interval recording function6 has also been adde d to the program’s impressive feature set, which incl udes virtually all b asic camera controls, as well as white balance, ima ge quality, and D-Ra nge Optimizer settings.
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) for easy photo library manag ement
Offering an ext remely easy and intuitive way to organize and browse your photo library, PMB is perfe ct for day-to-day image file management. Photos can be quickly organi zed into folders, tagged, ranked and ti tled to make them easier to find later on. In addition, a new Face S earch function helps you locate other p hotos in your library in whic h a particular person appears.
Image Data Converter SR for image conversion and editing
Powerful new Image D ata Converter SR software ena bles quick, responsive conversion and editin g of full-resolution
24.6-meg apixel RAW data image files. It also features an intuitive n ew inteface for easy adjustment of exposure, whi te balance, contrast, hue, sharpn ess and tone curve. It also boasts a n improved D-Rang e Optimizer function and a new Peripheral Illumination function that compensates for light fall -off at image corners caused by vig netting.
Image Data Lightbox SR for image comparison and sor ting
Our Image Data Lightb ox SR software for comparing, sorting, and organizing RAW and JPEG images has also been update d to offer faster thumbnail display, more filtering options, and improved compa tibility with Remote Camera Control software. The enhan ced filtering options now include the a bility to sort by camera or lens model na me, or by color label or user rat ing. In addition, support for drag & drop sel ection of images to be previewed or com pared allows faster and more intuitive ph oto library management.
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Experience a new digital lifestyle
Remote, camera, HDMI™ cable and HDTV all sold separately.
Digital Photo Frames
Available in a variety of sizes a nd styles, Sony S -Frame
TM
digital photo
frames are the perfect wa y to enjoy an endlessly repeat ing, radiantly beautiful backl it slideshow of your favorite images at any time of da y, in virtually any room i n the house.
Turn your Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV into a personal digital ar t gallery
For the ultimate experi ence in home viewing pleasure, simply connect the 90 0 directly to a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV.
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The TV will automat ically switch to PhotoTV HD mode, enabling you to enjoy and s hare your photos in a dramatic new way. It’s a completely new viewing
experience, one that c ombines the clarity, color fidelity and rich contrast of positi ve film with the big-screen impact of a slide projector.
From breathtaking scenic photos and l andscapes to photos of your family and friend s, BRAVIA PhotoTV HD brings out radiant bea uty in every detail, filling the room with luminous, hig h-resolution images that launc h photography into a new dimension. It ’s like having a digital art gall ery right in your own living room.
VAIO® computers
With their powerful graphics-handling capabilities and ultra-sharp displays, Sony VAIO computers are an ideal choice for digital photography enthusiasts, and a great c ompanion to the 900.
Enjoy the unlimited freedom of your own Sony digital network
Sony offers an ever-growi ng range of products to help you share and enjoy the beauty of high-definition digital imaging. From digital came ras and camcorders to Blu- ray Disc
™
recorders, televisions and personal computers, the world of Sony digital net working gives you new ways to enjoy and interpret your photographic creativ ity.
Screen imag es simulated.
Screen imag es simulated.
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3" Xtra Fine LCD (approx. 920,0 00 dots)
3" conventio nal LCD (approx. 230,0 00 dots)
Without AR coa ting (
high reflectivity, low visibility
)
With AR coati ng (
low reflectivity, high visibility
)
AR coating
1. Press
2. Adjust
Screen imag es simulated.
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Attention to detail that makes shooting a breeze
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Instant access to your favorites settin gs
Up to three combination s of your frequently used modes and setting s can be stored and accessed via the mode dial on th e top of the camera. When you want to apply the settings a gain, simply select the corresponding number on the mode dial and you’re ready to shoot.
3-inch (10) Xtra Fine LCDTM display10 for sharp, clear image review in any light
On-the -spot image review is easy thanks to a 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD monitor
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with a screen resolution o f 270 ppi (approx.), which is even highe r than the 220 ppi resolution gen erally considered to be the upper limit of what th e human eye can perceive. Hybrid construction and an anti-reflective coating improve monitor visibility when sho oting outdoors. There is a wide choice of i ndex view options to facilitate best-shot sel ection, including a full-feature d RGB histogram and shooting information display.
Quick navigation for one -handed setting selection
A quick press of the Function (Fn) button on the rear of the 900 switches the LCD mo nitor from standard information disp lay to Quick Navi information displa y. From there, you can quickly adjust essential shooting parameters by operating the multi-se lector with your thumb, or by rotating the front or rear control dial, ena bling you to change setting s on the fly without interrupting your creative flow.
Adobe RGB color space sup port
In addition to the sRG B color space supported by vir tually all computer monitors and modern i nkjet printers, the 900 supports the wi der color gamut of the Adobe RGB c olor space that is used by many professional printers.
At-a-glance settings confirmation
A backlit LCD panel on the top of t he camera enables quick confirmation of battery level a nd frames remaining, and displays drive mod e, shutter speed, apert ure, and exposure compensation information whenever the corresponding setting is changed, and it is inconvenient to use the m ain LCD.
Dual memory card sl ots
Support for both Com pactFlash® and Memory St ick Duo
™
recording
media
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(both sold separately) enables you to load both types of me dia and switch between them v ia the Quick Navi information display.
Built-in eyepiece sh utter
The built-in eye piece shutter prevents extraneous light from entering the eyepiec e and skewing exposure values.
Easy access to frequently used m enu settings
The Custom button on the re ar of the camera is set to open the Creative St yle menu by default, but it can be assigne d to perfor m any of 15 other tasks according to your preference.
Lens-speci fic focus tuning with AF Micro Adjustment
With AF Micro Adjustment switch ed on, you can fine-tune th e AF focus point for up to 30 different lenses in ±20- step increments. Adjustments can then be stored in the camera’s memory and will automatically be applied when the same lens i s mounted again.
Mirror Lockup mode
A Mirror Lockup mode enab les you to prevent mirror movement when taking vib ration-sensitive macro or high- power telephoto shots.
Single-frame view
(with shooting i nfo)
Single-frame view
(with four previou s/following imag es)
RGB histogram d isplay 25-frame index v iew
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Flash
HVL-F42 AM
GN42 (105mm, ISO100•m) power wit h variable- angle head, wi reless flash support, hig h-speed sync, b uilt-in wide panel and detac hable diffuse r lens.
Flash
HVL-F58AM
GN58 (105mm, ISO100•m) power wi th Quick Shift Bounce sy stem, wireless mu lti-flash control, high -speed sync, bu ilt-in diffu ser lens, wide panel and c atch light sheet.
Ring light
HVL-RL AM
A ring-sha ped light for macro sh ooting, with full-circle output for shadowless illuminati on and half-ci rcle output for contrast and de pth.
Macro twin fla sh kit
HVL-MT24AM
A versatile dua l-head unit fo r macro shooting, wit h a low-power mode ling function to ena ble pre-shot co nfirmation of shadow formation.
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Illuminate your subject, and your creative spirit
The ultimate flexibilit y of Quick Shift Bou nce flash
The lighting system offe rs a full range of external flash u nits to suit virtually any sho oting situa tion. At the top of the line stands th e HVL-F58AM, a revolutionar y new flash with a Quick Shif t Bounce system that allows the head to pivot 90° l eft or right, enabling you to maintain correct camera/flash orientation during both horizontal and vertical format shooting. Class -leading GN58
(
105m m, I SO100•m) power and 6-level zoom sup port a wide range of lenses, with auto- optimized flash coverage to enable use with b oth APS-C a nd 35mm full-frame sensors.
A host of advanced features, plus wireless multi -flash control
The powerful HVL-F58AM re charges in as little as 3 sec onds with nickel metal hydride batterie s (NiMH) and offers high- speed synchronization at speeds of up to 1/8000 of a second, as well as color temperature -based white balance compensation, ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, and a large, easy-to -read LCD panel. It also comes with a mini -stand for wireless off- camera operation, and can be used to control sophis ticated multi-flash s etups comprising up to three flash groups, with au tomatic flash ratio calculati on to ensure that each flash provides the p recise amount of illuminatio n needed to produce the results you want.
Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL13 5F18 Z), 1/60 sec., F10, ISO 200, White bal ance: Custom
Flash head ca n be angled down by 10° or up by 150°
Quick Shi ft Bounce syste m
Flash head piv ots a full 180°, ensuring cor rect orientation fo r both horizontal and vertical format shooting.
Three- group wirele ss multi-fl ash setup
with flash r atio control
Group 1: on-cam era flash unit and mas ter control
Group 2: off- camera flash unit s left front and cente r low
Group 3: off- camera flash units r ight rear
Flash ratio: 1 (Group 1): 4 (Group 2): 16 (Group 3
)
90°
90°
150°
10°
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New
New
New
New
New New
Memory cards
GPS units
AC Adaptor/Charger
AC-VQ900AM
Rechargeable
Battery Pack NP-FM500H
Vario-Sonnar T*
24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(
SAL2470Z
)
G lenses
Carl Zeis s
®
lenses
Shooting accessories
Batterie s / Grip & Charger
Lens acces sories
lens lineup
70-400mm F4-5.6 G
(
SAL70400G
)
3
Sonnar T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(
SAL135F18Z
)
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(
SAL85F14Z
)
Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(
SAL1635Z
)
3
Vertical Grip
VG-C90AM
MC Protectors VF-49MPAM / 55 MPAM / 62MPAM / 72MPAM / 77MPAM
Circular PL Filter s VF-49CPAM/ 55C PAM / 62CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
ND Filters [8x] VF-49NDAM / 55 NDAM / 62NDAM / 72NDAM / 77NDAM
VAIO
®
Computers PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Enter tainment System Blu-ray Dis c™ Players BRAVIA® HDTVs S-Frame Dig ital Photo Frames Picture StationTM Digital Photo Pri nters
Lens Hoods
ALC-SH0001 / SH0002 / SH0003 / SH0005 /
SH0006 / SH0007 / SH0008 / SH0009 / SH0010 /
SH0011 / SH0013 / SH0014 / SH0016 /
SH101 / SH102 / SH103 / SH104 / SH105
GPS Unit Kit GPS -CS1K A
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GPS -CS1K AS P
GPS Unit GPS- CS1
12
Memory Stic k Duo™ Series Memory Stic k PRO Duo™ Series Memory Stic k PRO-HG Duo™ Series
CompactFlash® Card NCFB / NCFC / NCFD Ser ies
lighting system
External Flash
HVL-F58AM
External Flash
HVL-F42AM
Macro Twin Flash Kit
HVL-MT24AM
Ring Light HVL-RLAM
External Battery Adaptor for Flash
FA-EB1AM
Off-Camera Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Off-Camera Cable for Flash
FA-CC1AM
Extension Cable for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Multi-Flash Cable
FA-MC1AM
Triple Connector for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Hot Shoe Adaptor
FA-HS1AM
Sync Terminal Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Magnifier
FDA-M1AM
Eyepiece Correctors
FDA-ECF05 (+0.5) / ECF10 (+1.0) / ECF15 (+1.5) / ECF20 (+2.0) /
ECF-30 (+3.0) , FDA-ECN10 (-1.0) / ECN20 (-2.0) /
ECN30 (-3.0) / ECN40 (-4.0
)
Remote
Commander
RM-L1AM
Wireless Remote
Commander
RMT-DSLR1
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP4AM
Remote
Commander
RM-S1AM
Lens Cases
LCL-60AM / LCL-90AM / LCL-140AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS2AM (
Polyester
)
System Case
LCS-SC 5
System Case LCS-AMSC30
New
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS3AM
3
(
Polyester
)
New
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS4AM
3
(
Polyester)
Shoulder Strap
STP- SB1A M
(
Neoprene
)
Shoulder Strap
STP- SS1A M
(
Nylon
)
System Case
LCS-SC2 0
3
Shoulder Strap
STP- SH1A M
(
Genuine leather
)
New
Soft Carryi ng Case
LCS-T T10
New
Shoulder Strap
STP-SB2AM (
Neoprene
)
New
Shoulder Strap
STP-SH2AM
(
Genuine leather)
Camera Case
LCS-AMLC 4
Grip Belt
STP- GB1A M
(
Genuine leather
)
PLAYSTATION®3
REMOTE terminal
DC IN terminal HDMI terminal
VIDEO OUT/USB terminal
Memory card cover
Diopter adjustment dial
Exposure button
Accessory shoe
Display panel
Eyepiece shutter lever
White balance button
Display panel illumination button
DRIVE button
ISO button
Flash sync terminal
Lens release button
Focus mode lever
Preview button
Remote sensor
Front control dial
AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp
Shutter button
Mode dial
Power switch
Eyepiece sensors
MENU button
Display button/LCD brightness button
Delete button
Metering mode lever
Playback button
LCD monitor
Multi-selector
SteadyShot
®
INSIDE switch
For shooting: Custom button
For viewing: Histogram button
Rear control dial
For shooting: AF/MF button For viewing: Enlarge button
For shooting: Function button
For viewing: Image rotation button
For shooting: AE lock button/SLOW SYNC button
For viewing: Index button
An unlimited range o f photographic and creative possib ilities to explore.
The system is designed to of fer you a lifetime of satisfaction an d an unlimited range of excitin g new possibilities to explo re. Wherever your photographic interests lead you, you’ll find an ever-growing li neup of high-qu ality system lenses, flash units and other accessorie s to help you achieve your creative goals.
New New
New
Focusing Screen
FDA-FL1AM
(
Type L
)
Focusing Screen
FDA-FM1AM
(
Type M
)
LCD Protect Cover
PCK-LH4AM
Availability depends on areas
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The Sony digital network for beautiful imaging
system accessories
16mm F2.8 Fisheye
(
SAL16F28
)
28mm F2.8 (
SAL28F28
)
50mm F2.8 Macro
(
SAL50M28
)
100mm F2.8 Macro
(
SAL100M28
)
500mm F8 Reflex
(
SAL500F80
)
2x Teleconverter
(
SAL20TC
)
20mm F2.8 (
SAL20F28
)
50mm F1.4 (
SAL50F14
)
135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF
(
SAL135F28)
75–300mm F4.5–5.6
(
SAL75300
)
1.4x Teleconverter (
SAL14TC
)
70–200mm F2.8 G
(
SAL70200G
)
300mm F2.8 G (
SAL300F28G
)
35mm F1.4 G
(
SAL35F14G
)
70–300mm F4.5–5.6 G SSM
(
SAL70300G
)
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