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Main specifications of
System
Camera t ype
Lens mount
Lens comp atibility
Image Sen sor
Sensor type
Effective pixels
Total pixels
Aspec t ratio
Anti-D ust function
ISO sensi tivity
(recommended
exposur e index)
Recording
Image format
Image size
Image qua lity modes
Media
Card slot
Noise red uction
Color spa ce
Creativ e Style
D-Rang e Optimizer
White Bala nce
Modes
Bracketing
Focus Co ntrol
Type
Sensor
No. of focu s points
Sensitivity range
Modes
Focus areas
Other fe atures
Exposure
Metering
Exposu re control
Viewfinder
Type
Field cover age
Magnification
Diopter a djustment
Eye point
Focusing screen
Area displayed
Other displays
Eyepiece shutter
Digital SL R (Single Lens Reflex) ca mera for use with in terchangeabl e lenses
Sony moun t
Sony lens es, Minolta and Koni ca Minolta AF lens es
35mm-film f ormat (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor
Approx. 24.6 me gapixels
Approx. 25.7 me gapixels
3:2
Charge pr otection coat ing on low-pass fil ter, image-sens or shift mechan ism
ISO 200 – 320 0 in 1/3 EV steps (ISO 100 – 6400 c an be set as expanded ISO ran ge
ISO Auto Ran ge: ISO 200 – 1600, ISO 400 – 1600, ISO 400 – 800, ISO 200 – 800,
ISO 200 – 40 0 selectable
JPEG (DCF2.0 and Ex if 2.21 compliant, DPOF su pported), RAW (Sony ARW 2.1 forma t), RAW + JPEG
<Aspe ct ratio 3:2>
L size: 6048 x 4032 (24M), M size: 4400 x 2936 (13M), S size: 3024 x 2016 (6.1M
<Aspe ct ratio 16:9>
L size: 6048 x 340 8 (21M), M size: 4400 x 2472 (11M), S size: 3024 x 1704 (5.2M
<APS -C size capture>
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 Fi ne, Fine, Standard
Memor y Stick Duo, Memor y Stick PRO Duo, Mem ory Stick PRO -HG Duo,
CompactFlash (Type I / Type II, UD MA Mode 5 complian t), Microdrive
Dual slot fo r Memory Stick D uo / CompactFlas h, selectable wit h Quick Navi or fro m Setup Menu
Long expo sure NR: On /Off sele ctable, availab le at shutter sp eeds longer th an 1 sec.
High ISO NR: Hi gh / Normal / Low / O ff selectable a t ISO 1600 or higher
sRGB / Adobe RGB se lectable from Re cording Menu
13 image style s: Standard /Vivid /Neutral /Clear /Deep /Light /Portrait /
Landscape/ Sunset/ Night View /Autumn L eaves/ B&W/ Sepia
Adjustable parameter: Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness / B rightness / Zo ne Matching
6 setting s can be registere d.
Modes: Of f / Standard / Ad vanced Auto / Advanced (Lv 1 to 5
DRO Adva nced Bracketing: 3 f rames, Hi / Lo selec table
Auto, Dayli ght, Shade, Cloudy, Tungs ten, Fluorescen t, Flash
Color Temperature (2500 – 9900 K) with colo r filter (19-step magen ta / green compen sation),
Custom (3 setting s can be registere d
3 frames, Hi / L o level selectabl e
TTL phas e detection sys tem
CCD line se nsors
9 points (cent er dual-cros s type) with 10 assist po ints
EV 0 – 18 (at ISO 100)
Single- shot AF (AF-S), Automati c AF (AF-A), Continu ous AF (AF-C), Direct Ma nual Focus (DMF),
Manual Fo cus (MF)
Wide, Spot, Lo cal (9 local foc us areas, select able with multi sel ector
AF micro ad justment (+/- 20-st ep increments fo r up to 30 different l enses), predict ive control,
focus lo ck, AF illuminator (LED, Range: app rox. 1 – 7 m, Auto / Off sel ectable
Type: TTL mete ring
Cell: 40- segment honeyc omb-patte rn SPC
Range: EV 0 – 20 (EV 2 – 20 in spot me tering mode
Modes: Mul ti Segment, Cente r-weighted, Spot
Modes: Aut o, ProgramAuto (P, with program shif t), Apert ure priority (A), Shutter p riority (S), Manual (M)
Exposu re compensatio n: +/-3 EV, 0.3 / 0.5 EV steps sele ctable
Bracketi ng: 3 / 5 frames selec table, single or c ontinuous se lectable, 0.3 / 0. 5/ 0.7 / 2.0
Fixed eye -level, pentapri sm
Approx. 100 %
Approx. 0.74 x (with 50mm l ens at infinity, -1m
-3.0 to +1.0 m-1
Approx. 2 0 mm from the eyepiec e (at -1 m
Spherical acute matte scre en (Type G). User-rep laceable Type L (gri d type) and
Type M (super-sp herical acute ma tte type) availabl e (both ty pes optional
AF area, sp ot AF area, spot meter ing area, shooting ar ea for aspect rati o 16:9, APS-C s ize area
Flash compensation, flash charg ing, wireless flash , high-speed sy nc, manual focus, f ocus signal,
shutte r speed, apertur e, EV scale, AE lock, s hot-remaining co unter, camera shake wa rning,
Steady Shot scale, aspec t ratio 16:9
Built in
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CMOS sens or
(
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at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens
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EV steps selec table
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Number of recordable frames for single media (Aspect ratio 3:2, image size L 24MB / M 13MB / S 6.1MB)
Memor y Stick D uo™
Capacity
Quality
Standard
Fine
Extra fin e
cRAW & JPEG
RAW & JPEG
cRAW
RAW
When you sh oot with as pect rati o set to [16:9], or with APS/C size Ca pture func tion [On], you can reco rd more fram es than sh own above.
However, whe n you record a n image in R AW format wit h 16:9 aspect rati o, number o f recordab le frames is the sam e as with 3:2 asp ect ratio.
For fur ther deta ils, ple ase visit o ur websi te and go to ”Sup port.”
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Effecti ve megapixels (appr ox.).
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Stabiliza tion effect var ies according t o lens and shooting c onditions.
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Available i n winter 2008/20 09.
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Not water proof or splashp roof.
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D-Ran ge Optimizer Advan ced-use tec hhology provid ed by Apical Limite d.
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Mac OS not su pported.
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Compati ble operating sy stem: factory pr einstalled only.
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64-bit e ditions and Star ter (Edition) are not sup ported.
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Compati ble Sony BRAVIA HDT V and HDMI cable (sol d separately) req uired for PhotoTV HD v iewing.
Spec ifications of the B RAVIA HDTV show n vary accordi ng to market region.
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Viewable a rea, measured dia gonally.
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196
L
M
S
L
M
S
L
M
477
766
582
944
1517
334
582
388
85
152
55
41
275
63
68
45
48
77
52
168
110
662
302
125
81
89
154
103
115 2
545
135
116 9
779
339
221
95
164
1896
133 0
606
251
180
309
208
S
3048
2315
1094
273
191
2369
1579
687
449
333
16G B2GB 4GB 8GB
L
M
S
3844
6179
2697
4694
122 9
2219
509
553
365
388
627
423
LCD Monito r
Type
Total number o f dots
Coverage
Brightness adjustment
Preview
Function
LCD Panel
Displays
Shutter
Type
Speed ra nge
Flash syn c speed
SteadyShot INSIDE
Type
Indications
Compensation effect
Flash Con trol
Extern al flash units
Control
Flash com pensation
Modes
Flash bra cketing
Sync ter minal
Drive
Modes
Continu ous shooting s peed
No. of frame s recordable
Playback
Modes
Interface
Compute r interface ty pe
Video output
HDMI output
Remote co ntrol
Others
Suppor ted OS Environment s
Windows
Macintosh
Print
Compati ble standards
Power
Power sou rce
Battery performance
Extern al power source
Others
Dimension (WxHxD
Weight
Operating temperature
3.0-inch
921,600 dots
100 %
Adjustab le in +/- 5 steps
Intellige nt Preview / Optical P review selecta ble from menu
Shutte r speed, apertu re, exposure comp ensation, white b alance, ISO sens itivity,
drive mod e, battery rem aining, remaining n o. of recordable im ages, with illumina tion
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
1/8000 to 3 0 sec., Bulb
1/200 sec. w ith SteadyShot I NSIDE, 1/250 sec. with out SteadySh ot INSIDE
®
(Image Stabilization
Image- sensor shift me chanism
Steady Shot scale and cam era-shake warn ing in the viewfin der
Equivale nt to approx. 2.5 to 4 steps in s hutter speed s
(
varies ac cording to shoot ing conditions a nd lens used)
system fla sh units (optional)
ADI, Pre -flash TTL
3 / 5 frames, +/- 3 E V (0.3 / 0.5 EV steps sel ectable
Autoflash , Fill-flash, Rear Syn c, Wireless
3 / 5 frames, 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 / 2.015 EV step sel ectable
Built in, ada ptable to the sync te rminal of the oppo site polarity
Single, Con tinuous (Hi / Lo selectable), Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. del ay selectable),
Mirror Lo ckup, Remote Comma nder
Hi: approx 5 fr ames per sec. (max.), Lo: approx. 3 f rames per sec. (max.
Standard: 28 5, Fine: 105, Extra Fine: 11, RAW: 12, cRAW: 12, RAW & JPEG: 10, cRAW & JPEG: 10
Single (wit h or without shoot ing information, w ith 4 previous / fol lowing images,
RGB histo gram & highlight / shad ow warning), 4 / 9 / 25 -frame index vie w,
enlarge d display modes (max . zoom ratio: L size: 19x, M size: 14x, S size: 9.4x)
USB2.0 Hi-Sp eed, Mass Storag e / Multi LUN / PTP / PC Remote Con trol
NTSC / PAL selectab le
HDMI mini c onnector, 1080i / 720p / SD sel ectable (optional H DMI cable requir ed)
Wired con trol: Remote Comma nder RM-S1AM / R M- L1AM (optional)
Wireles s control: with sup plied Remote Comma nder
PhotoTV HD su pported
Windows 2 000 Professio nal / Win dows XP / Windows V ista
Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or lat er)
Exif Prin t, Print Image Match ing III, PictBrid ge
One Recha rgeable Batte ry Pack NP-FM5 00H, one CR2025 fo r Wireless Remote C ommander
Approx. 8 80 shots (measured u sing CIPA standar ds)
AC Adaptor / Ch arger AC-VQ900A M (optional)
)
Approx. 156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9 mm (6-1/8 x 4-5/8 x 3 -1/4 in.
Approx. 8 50 g (1 lb 14 oz
0 – 40 degree s C (32 – 104 degrees F
Specifi cations are base d on the informati on available at the t ime of printing and ar e subject to chan ge without noti ce.
The body c ap of 90 0 uses pol yamide 11 vegetab le-b ased plastic de rived fro m castor oi l.
CompactFlash™ card
Capacity
Quality
Standard
Fine
Extra fin e
cRAW & JPEG
RAW & JPEG
cRAW
RAW
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Accept s high-speed C ompactFlash UD MA, Memory St ick PRO-HG Du o™,
Mem ory Stick PRO Du o™ and Memor y Stick Duo medi a.
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For use wit h DSLR-A900, an app lication updat e is required.
Please ac cess http://sup port.d-imagi ng.sony.co.jp/ww w/accy/gps/ f or more informati on.
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DT lenses are n ot recommende d for use with 35mm fu ll-frame senso rs due to their dif fering
image c ircle size, which ma y affect light me tering accurac y in certain shoo ting situations .
14
Saturat ion cannot be set fo r B&W and Sepia.
15
2.0 EV bracke ting limited to 3 frame s.
16
HVL-F58AM, H VL-F56AM, HVL-F42AM, H VL-F36AM support ed;
full multi -flash functio nality require s at least one HVL-F58 AM unit.
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197
86
56
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M
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773
337
587
153
277
63
69
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L
118 5
790
343
224
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166
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w/o batte ry, memory card, a ccessories
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593
962
675
308
127
157
105
1547
1175
91
395
172
112
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S
1922
3090
134 8
2347
614
110 9
254
276
182
194
313
211
35mm Full-Frame
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16G B2GB 4GB 8GB
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M
3844
2697
122 9
509
365
627
423
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4694
2219
553
388
2370
158 0
687
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A celestial new standard
in imaging
Introducing the Sony® (alpha) DSLR-A900.
A camera whose stellar image quality
eclipses everything you have known
before. At its heart is a 35mm full-frame
™
Exmor
the culmination of a dream. With
24.6-megapixel
captures details so fine, and color so
rich and natural, you will never be
satisfied with anything less again. The
900 digital SLR from Sony.
CMOS sensor that represents
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resolution that
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Vario- Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SS M (SAL2470Z), 1/25 0 sec., F8, ISO 200, auto white balance
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300 mm F2.8 G (SAL300F28 G), 1/2000 s ec., F8, ISO 640, auto white balance
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Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SA L135F 18Z), 1/200 sec., F4, ISO 20 0, white b alanc e: dayli ght
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At the summit of
design perfection
The (alpha) DSLR A900 camera. Take it in your
hands, and you will know that this is the camera
you have been waiting for. Look into its
viewfinder, and you will see the world with a
clarity that opens your mind to possibilities as
limitless as the sky. You are free to express your
creativity as never before.
From the prominent forepeak of its pentaprism,
to the sleek beauty of its magnesium-alloy body,
the 900 is finished to a standard of perfection
that only Sony could have achieved. The
24.6-megapixel 35mm full-frame Exmor
sensor that beats at the heart of the 900 will
reward you with a standard of quality that
photographers have desired for generations.
Now the wait is over.
™
CMOS
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A breakthrough in digital imaging realism
for ultra-fine detail and truly natural color
Images of singular beauty,
from a sensor like no other
Only a company like Sony, with extended
experience in semiconductor and
microprocessor manufacturing, could
have developed the 900’s
remarkable new 24.6-megapixel
35mm full-frame Exmor
™
CMOS
sensor. Designed specifically to take
advantage of the superb power of the
high-precision series lenses, its high
pixel count and large size assure
enhanced image detail and a wider
dynamic range that enables colors
and subtle tonal gradations to be
captured just as the human eye
perceives them.
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24.6
megapixels
24.6-megapixel Exmor™ CMOS
35mm full-frame imaging
The DSLR A900 camera image sensor
is designed from the ground up for
35mm full-frame imaging, and is
produced using proprietary Sony
planarization technologies to ensure
an ultra-flat surface across the entire
imaging area. Instead of a single
analog/digital converter, the sensor
uses over 6000 on-chip column-parallel
analog/digital converters to convert
analog signals to noise-resistant digital
signals at the earliest possible stage. In
addition, noise reduction is applied
both before and after analog/digital
conversion to ensure cleaner signal
output. The result is not only higher
image quality, but also blazingly fast
sensor response.
®
Dual BIONZ™ image processing
for truly lifelike and natural color
Image processing on the 900 gets
a big boost in speed and power from
new Dual BIONZ image processing
engines. As a result, the 900’s massive
amount of image data captured by the
24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor
can be processed instantly, assuring
you of quick shooting response and truly
natural, what-you-see-is-what-you-get
color and tonal gradation. In addition,
the Dual BIONZ engines apply user
selectable noise reduction algorithms
twice — once prior to RAW data
conversion and again during image
processing — to ensure an absolute
minimum of noise in final image data.
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Lens
900 Noise Reduction
Exmor CMOS Sensor Dual
Captured Image Image Processor
Receptor Charge/ Voltage
On-chip Column A/D Conversion + Dual Noise Reduction
Conversion
Analog Signal
Conversion
Noise Reduction
Dual Noise Reduction
A /D
Digital Noise
Reduction
Digital
Signal
Raw Data
Image Processing
NR
Raw DataNRNR with
Image Processing
NR with
Analog signal
Recording to
Memory Stick Duo
CF Card
Data
Compression
Digital signal
Output
Faster, more powerful
SteadyShot® INSIDE image stabilization
To match the larger size and higher
image quality specifications of the
)new 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS
sensor, the 900 features a
SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization
system that is 1.5x more powerful and
1.3x faster than our previous systems.
Enabling you to enjoy handheld
shooting at shutter speeds up to
™
/
SteadyShot INSIDE unit for 35mm full-frame format sen sor
Noise
four steps slower than would
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otherwise be possible.
The
body-mounted SteadyShot INSIDE
system works with all compatible
system lenses — including macro
and wide-angle lenses — and doesn’t
cause the image degradation that
can occur with lens-based optical
stabilization systems.
Stead yShot INSIDE unit for APS-C format sensor
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Optical excellence to satisfy
the most demanding photographer
A lens for every need,
to capture beauty in every shot
With the 900 and its 24.6-megapixel
35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, you’ve
got a camera system that can fully
realize the performance potential
of the world-class lens lineup.
Drawing on the tradition of
craftsmanship that gave birth to such
optical innovations as ED (Extra-low
Dispersion) and super ED glass, the
lens lineup also integrates the
latest lens technologies developed
for Sony professional broadcast-use
G series lenses: the gold
standard in performance
system G series lenses are
designed and constructed to the
highest standards of optical
excellence, and incorporate
proprietary Sony technologies to
maximize imaging performance.
Precision-built to shrug off the
elements and provide a lifetime of
photographic pleasure, G lenses
feature circular aperture mechanisms
for smooth, attractive background
defocusing, and make lavish use
of high-quality aspherical and ED
optical glass elements to assure
superb clarity and sharpness.
video cameras. It includes
top-quality G series and Carl Zeiss
lenses crafted to the highest
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 lens for virtually
every need, the system lens
lineup will continue to grow and
evolve, presenting you with an
ever-expanding universe of
photographic creativity to explore.
®
Carl Zeiss lenses: world-class
craftsmanship in every detail
Developed jointly by Sony and the
world-famous lens-maker Carl Zeiss,
these lenses are considered by many
to be some of the finest lenses in the
world. Top-quality optics with ED
and super ED glass elements 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 elements
feature proprietary T* coatings to
reduce flaring and ghosting to an
absolute minimum.
70-200mm F2.8 G
(
SAL70200G
A bright, high-performance telephoto zoom lens
with the light-gathering powe r of an F2.8 aperture,
New
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
(
Super Sonic wave Motor) autofocus drive system.
New
Vario-Sonnar® T* 16- 35mm
and an SSM autofocus drive system.
(
SAL70400G
A powerful new G series super telephoto
zoom lens with a quiet and responsive SSM
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.
Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm
F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL2470Z
An exceptionally versatile wide-angle to mid-range
zoom lens with high- quality Carl Zeiss lens
and an SSM autofocus drive system.
)
)
3
)
3
)
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300 mm F2.8 G (SAL30 0F28G; ab ove) and Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z; below
)
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Frame and capture your subject with
uncompromising speed and precision
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24.6-megapixel full-resolution
continuous shooting up to 5 fps
Full-resolution 24.6-megapixel
imaging at speeds of up to about
5 fps is made possible by powerful
Dual BIONZ
engines and a high-power coreless
motor. In addition, a new high-speed
moving-magnet actuator and
parallel-link mechanism are used to
drive the camera’s large swing mirror,
enabling you to enjoy virtually 100%
view-finder coverage without sacrificing
continuous shooting speed. So you can
capture the perfect moment even when
you’re shooting sports or other active
subjects, and still enjoy the rich color
and exquisitely fine detail that are a
hallmark of the 900’s 24.6-megapixel
35mm full-frame imaging.
™
image processing
Unparalleled viewfinder brightness
and a 100% field of view (approx.)
The 900’s viewfinder is a masterpiece
of optical precision in its own right.
Featuring a high-quality optical glass
pentaprism and a new high-power
condenser lens, it offers truly exceptional
brightness, 0.74X magnification (approx.)
and a field of view that covers virtually
100% of the 35mm full-frame sensor’s
large imaging area. A high refractive
index glass eyepiece and condenser
lenses virtually eliminate distortion,
while multi-layer anti-reflective coatings
help prevent ghosting. A spherical
acute matte focusing screen aids
manual focusing by making it easy to
identify correct focus, 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 standard Type G
spherical acute matte focusing screen
that comes with the 900 can be
replaced with an optional Type L
spherical acute matte screen or
Type M super spherical acute matte
screen. The L type features grid lines
to enable easier framing, while the
Type M is particularly well-suited to
bright lenses with an aperture of
F2.8 or greater, and features a highdispersion screen that makes it easier
to fine-tune the focus manually.
Glass pentaprism
Eyepiece lens
Super spher ical acute ma tte
Type M focu sing screen
Spherical a cute matte
FDA-FM1AM
9-point autofocus system with
additional wide-area 10-point assist
A versatile new center dual-cross
9-point AF sensor system provides fast,
accurate autofocusing to ensure
fewer missed shots. Featuring 10
additional sensors to assist in subject
detection when Wide AF is selected,
it also offers improved out-of-focus
detection to reduce focus hunting,
and has a dedicated sensor in the
center of the frame to enhance
accuracy when shooting at apertures
of F2.8 or larger.
Mirror b ox unit and
parallel-link mechanism
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Viewfinder schematic
High-power
condenser lens
Type L focu sing screen
FDA-FL1AM
AF senso rs AF assist sensors
Screen images simula ted.
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The finest build quality,
to match the finest imaging
Rugged, magnesium-alloy body
for reliability and durability
The body of the 900 reflects the
same high quality and attention
to detail as the images it delivers.
Ruggedly constructed for years of
dependable service, it features a front,
back, and top made of strong,
durable magnesium alloy, an interior
chassis made of high-tensile
aluminum, and a mirror box made of
high-rigidity polycarbonate resin
reinforced with carbon fibers. Superb
balance, handling, design and finish
of the exceptionally easy-to-hold grip
reflect the experience Sony has in
developing broadcast-use video
cameras and camcorders.
High-endurance shutter unit
for trouble-free shooting
Long-term reliability is also assured
by a high-precision shutter unit that
offers outstanding durability under
heavy use. It’s built to withstand the
performance demands of 1/8000
sec. shutter speeds and up to 5 fps
continuous shooting with a 35mm
full-frame sensor and a standalone
unit service life of 100,000 shutter
release cycles (approx.).
Intuitive control layout for
enhanced operating ease
In addition to superb handling and
balance, the 900 also features
an improved control layout for fast,
intuitive operation. Essential settings
are easy to adjust without taking your
finger off the shutter button. All controls
are comfortably positioned to allow
trouble-free operation even when
wearing gloves.
Easy vertical-format shooting
The optional VG-C90AM vertical grip
enables you to enjoy the 900’s
superb handling and operating ease
even during vertical-format shooting.
Featuring the same rugged and
lightweight magnesium-alloy
construction as the 900, it’s sealed
against dust and moisture,
a full complement of buttons and
switches for essential shooting
functions. For increased shooting
time, it holds two InfoLITHIUM
(
NP-FM500H) rechargeable batteries,
automatically switching to the second
one when the first one runs out.
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and has
®
Worry-free outdoor shooting
To allow worry-free shooting in
adverse environmental conditions,
the 900’s controls, terminals,
viewfinder, and other sensitive
components are protected from
dust and moisture by rubber seals.
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Anti-dust sensor protection
for cleaner images
To help protect the camera’s sensor
from dust contamination that can occur
when changing lenses, an anti-dust
4
mechanism vibrates the sensor at high
speed every time the camera is
switched off. In addition, the low-pass
filter in front of the sensor is protected by
a special anti-static coating to help
prevent dust adherence.
Anti-dust sensor protection
Low-pass filter Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibration
Image sensor
VG-C90AM
NP-FM500H
High-density
InfoLITHIUM battery
The 900 uses an advanced
high-density InfoLITHIUM battery
(
NP-FM500H), and keeps you informed
of current battery life by displaying
remaining power in precise 1% increments
on the camera’s LCD monitor.
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Light and shadow are at your command
35mm F1.4 G (SA L 3 5F 14G), 1/2 50 se c., F5.6, ISO 200, white balance: daylight
Advanced Leve l mode (Lv2
3 high-precision metering modes
for greater shooting versatility
The 900 is equipped with a 40-segment
honeycomb-pattern metering sensor that
uses advanced algorithms to ensure
balanced exposures under a wide range
of lighting conditions. A convenient 3-way
switch on the back of the camera allows
you to choose between 40-segment
honeycomb-pattern metering, centerweighted metering, or spot metering
according to your shooting needs.
P
Program auto mo de
A
Aper ture priority mode
S
Shut ter speed priority mod e
M
Manual expo sure mode
Quick access to exposure modes.
Standard exposure modes accessible
from the top-mounted mode dial
include Program Auto, Aperture
priority, Shutter-speed priority,
Manual, and Auto.
Versatile white balance settings
for superior color in any light
The 900’s versatile range of white
balance settings can be instantly
accessed via a button on the top of
the camera. In addition to Auto white
balance mode there are user-tunable
presets for Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, and Flash
lighting, as well as an adjustable
Color Temperature mode and three
user-configurable Custom modes.
White balance bracketing, which
records a single frame at three
different white balance settings, can
also be set via the Drive mode menu
for easy best-shot selection.
)
Exposure bracketing up to ±2EV
40-segment
honeycomb-pattern metering
for secure “best-shot” capture
Exposure bracketing can be set via
the Drive mode button to enable bestshot selection from a series of images.
In keeping with the 900’s high
performance standards, the range of
selectable options includes 3-frame or
5-frame bracketing in 0.3EV, 0.5EV,
or 0.7EV increments, as well as new
3-frame ±2EV bracketing that makes
it easy to create stunningly realistic
high dynamic range composite images.
D-Range Optimizer for rich tone
gradations in high-contrast light
When photographing scenes that
contain extremes of light and shadow,
it can be difficult to capture the full
range of tonal gradations that the
human eye can see. But with the
900’s D-Range Optimizer function,
the camera analyzes the scene for
you, and automatically adjusts
gradation reproduction parameters to
assure optimum exposure balance,
with richer highlight and shadow detail.
In Standard mode, the D-Range
Optimizer analyzes the overall image
before performing the optimization,
and in Advanced mode,5 it analyzes
each area of the composition
separately. On the 900, improved
algorithms provide even better
performance, with a choice of
Advanced Auto and Advanced Level
D- Range O ptimizer off
Advanced Auto mod e
settings you can use to help you
capture the level of highlight and
shadow detail you want. In addition,
there’s a D-Range Optimizer bracketing
function that records images at three
different optimization levels to allow
best-shot selection.
Stand ard mode
Advanced Leve l mode (Lv3
-1.0 EV -0.5EV ±0 +1. 0E V+0.5EV
Exposure effect simulation
Center-weighted metering
)
Spot mete ring
Another advanced function introduced
for the first time on the 900 is
Intelligent Preview. Using this function,
you can simulate the effect of various
D-Range Optimizer, exposure
compensation, and white balance
settings, and display the result on the
LCD monitor without actually taking a
picture. It’s a great way to fine-tune
image adjustments in advance when
working with a tripod and complex
shooting setups.
Simulation of Auto and Tungsten white balance mode e ffects.
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Unlimited creativity and image control
Vario- Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SA L1635 Z), 1/10 0sec., F11, +0.7 EV, ISO 200, white balance: day light
Creative St yle im age ma trix
In addition to the parameters show n in this diagram, each Cre ative Style setting
also has a diffe rent effect on color repro duction, white balance, sharpness an d
tone cur ve, providing exceptionally fine control over the fina l image. (Selecting
a diffe rent Crea tive St yle set ting w ill not pro duce th e same results even if the
basic brightn ess, contrast and saturation set tings are the same.)
1) Standard, 2) Vivid, 3) Ne utral, 4) Cl ear, 5) Dee p, 6) Light, 7) Por trait,
8) Landscape, 9) Sunset, 10) Night view, 11) Autumn leaves
Vivid Image St yle
Landsc ape Ima ge Style Night View Ima ge Style
B/W Image S tyle
Express your personal vision
The 900’s Creative Style options
are designed to make it easy for
you to achieve your artistic and
photographic goals. A total of 13
Image Styles is offered, and all of
them can be customized to suit
your preference. Adjustment
parameters include contrast,
saturation, sharpness, brightness
and zone matching (no saturation
adjustment on monochrome Sepia
or B/W), enabling you to achieve the
precise tonalities and artistic effect
that your creative goals require.
Creative Style settings
Standard
Vivid
Neutral
Clear
Deep
Light
Portrait
Landscape
Sunset
Night view
Autumn
leaves
B/W
Sepia
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 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
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
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 black and white images
For monochromatic sepia-tone imaging
Image Data Converter SR for
image conversion and editing
Powerful new Image Data Converter
SR software enables quick, responsive
conversion and editing of full-resolution
24.6-megapixel RAW data image files.
It also features an intuitive new inteface
for easy adjustment of exposure, white
balance, contrast, hue, sharpness and
tone curve. It also boasts an improved
D-Range Optimizer function and a new
Peripheral Illumination function that
compensates for light fall-off at image
corners caused by vignetting.
Remote Camera Control
Improved Remote Camera Control
software expands your shooting
horizons by enabling you to capture
images remotely and record them
directly on your computer’s hard disk
drive. A new interval recording function6
has also been added to the program’s
impressive feature set, which includes
virtually all basic camera controls, as
well as white balance, image quality,
and D-Range Optimizer settings.
System requirements
PMB
8
7
OS
CPU
Memory
Windows Vista
Windows 200 0 Vista
Windows XP
Pentium
256MB, or more IGB, or more
®
8
®
/
8
SP3 / Windows Vista8 SP1
®
4, or faster Pentium 4, or faster
Microsoft Windows
Windows XP
Windows Vista8 SP1
Image Data Lightbox SR for
image comparison and sorting
Our Image Data Lightbox SR software
for comparing, sorting, and
organizing RAW and JPEG images
has also been updated to offer faster
thumbnail display, more filtering
options, and improved compatibility
with Remote Camera Control
software. The enhanced filtering
options now include the ability to sort
by camera or lens model name, or by
color label or user rating. In addition,
support for drag & drop selection of
images to be previewed or compared
allows faster and more intuitive photo
library management.
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) for
easy photo library management
Offering an extremely easy and
intuitive way to organize and browse
your photo library, PMB is perfect for
day-to-day image file management.
Photos can be quickly organized into
folders, tagged, ranked and titled
to make them easier to find later on.
In addition, a new Face Search
function helps you locate other photos
in your library in which a particular
person appears.
Image Data Converter SR / Image Data Lightbox SR /
Remote Camera Control
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SP3 /
Macintosh
Mac OS X (v 10.4 / v 10.5
Power PC G4 / G5 Intel
(
Intel Core Solo / Core Duo /
Core 2 Duo, o r faster recomended
IGB, or more
®
)
®
1.0gHz or faster recom mended
Core
TM
)
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Experience a new digital lifestyle
Enjoy the unlimited freedom
of your own Sony digital network
Sony offers an ever-growing range of
products to help you share and enjoy
the beauty of high-definition digital
imaging. From digital cameras and
camcorders to Blu-ray Disc
televisions and personal computers,
the world of Sony digital networking
gives you new ways to enjoy and
interpret your photographic creativity.
™
recorders,
Turn your Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV
into a personal digital art gallery
For the ultimate experience in home viewing pleasure,
simply connect the 900 directly to a compatible Sony
BRAVIA HDTV.
HD mode, enabling you to enjoy and share your photos in
a dramatic new way. It’s a completely new viewing
experience, one that combines the clarity, color fidelity
and rich contrast of positive film with the big-screen impact
of a slide projector.
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The TV will automatically switch to PhotoTV
From breathtaking scenic photos and landscapes to
photos of your family and friends, BRAVIA PhotoTV HD
brings out radiant beauty in every detail, filling the
room with luminous, high-resolution images that launch
photography into a new dimension. It’s like having a
digital art gallery right in your own living room.
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Remote, camera, HDMI™ cable and HDTV all sold separately.
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 companion
to the 900.
Digital Photo Frames
Available in a variety of sizes and
styles, Sony S-Frame
frames are the perfect way to enjoy
an endlessly repeating, radiantly
beautiful backlit slideshow of your
favorite images at any time of day,
in virtually any room in the house.
TM
digital photo
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Attention to detail
that makes shooting a breeze
1. Press
2. Adjust
Quick navigation for one-handed setting
selection
A quick press of the Function (Fn) button on the
rear of the 900 switches the LCD monitor from
standard information display to Quick Navi
information display. From there, you can quickly
adjust essential shooting parameters by operating
the multi-selector with your thumb, or by rotating
the front or rear control dial, enabling you to
change settings on the fly without interrupting
your creative flow.
Instant access to your favorites settings
Up to three combinations of your frequently used
modes and settings can be stored and accessed
via the mode dial on the top of the camera. When
you want to apply the settings again, simply select
the corresponding number on the mode dial and
you’re ready to shoot.
3" Xtra Fine LCD
(approx. 920,0 00 dots)
AR coating
With AR coating
(
low reflectivity, high visibility
Single-frame view
(with shooting info)
RGB histogram di splay 25-frame index view
)
3" convention al LCD
(approx. 23 0,0 00 dot s)
Without AR coating
(
high reflectivity, low visibility
(with four previous/following images)
Single-frame view
Easy access to frequently used menu settings
The Custom button on the rear of the camera is
set to open the Creative Style menu by default,
but it can be assigned to perform any of 15
other tasks according to your preference.
At-a-glance settings confirmation
A backlit LCD panel on the top of the
camera enables quick confirmation
of battery level and frames remaining,
and displays drive mode, shutter
speed, aperture, and exposure
compensation information whenever
the corresponding setting is changed,
and it is inconvenient to use the main
LCD.
Adobe RGB color space support
In addition to the sRGB color space
supported by virtually all computer
Lens-specific focus tuning with
AF Micro Adjustment
With AF Micro Adjustment switched on, you can
fine-tune the AF focus point for up to 30 different
lenses in ±20 -step increments. Adjustments can
monitors and modern inkjet printers,
the 900 supports the wider color
gamut of the Adobe RGB color
space that is used by many
professional printers.
then be stored in the camera’s memory and will
automatically be applied when the same lens is
)
mounted again.
Mirror Lockup mode
A Mirror Lockup mode enables you to prevent
mirror movement when taking vibration-sensitive
macro or high-power telephoto shots.
Dual memory card slots
Support for both CompactFlash®
and Memory Stick Duo
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media
(both sold separately) enables
you to load both types of media and
switch between them via the Quick
Navi information display.
™
recording
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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
270 ppi (approx.), which is even higher than the
220 ppi resolution generally considered to be the
upper limit of what the human eye can perceive.
Hybrid construction and an anti-reflective coating
improve monitor visibility when shooting outdoors.
There is a wide choice of index view options to
facilitate best-shot selection, including a
full-featured RGB histogram and shooting
information display.
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with a screen resolution of
Built-in eyepiece shutter
The built-in eyepiece shutter prevents extraneous
light from entering the eyepiece and skewing
exposure values.
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Illuminate your subject, and your creative spirit
The ultimate flexibility of
Quick Shift Bounce flash
The lighting system offers a full
range of external flash units to suit
virtually any shooting situation.
At the top of the line stands the
HVL-F58AM, a revolutionary new flash
with a Quick Shift Bounce system that
allows the head to pivot 90° left or
right, enabling you to maintain
correct camera/flash orientation
during both horizontal and vertical
format shooting. Class-leading GN58
(
105 mm, ISO100•m) power and
6-level zoom support a wide range of
lenses, with auto-optimized flash
coverage to enable use with both
APS-C and 35mm full-frame sensors.
A host of advanced features,
plus wireless multi-flash control
The powerful HVL-F58AM recharges
in as little as 3 seconds with nickel
metal hydride batteries (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 sophisticated
multi-flash setups comprising up to
three flash groups, with automatic
flash ratio calculation to ensure that
each flash provides the precise
amount of illumination needed to
produce the results you want.
90°
Three -group wirel ess mu lti -fla sh set up
Group 1: on- came ra flash un it and master control
Group 2: of f-c amera flash units left front and center low
10°
Group 3: of f-camera fla sh unit s right rear
Flash ratio: 1 (Group 1): 4 (Group 2): 16 (Group 3
150 °
with fl ash ra tio co ntrol
)
Quic k Shift Bou nce sys tem
Flash head pivots a full 180°,
ensuri ng correct orie ntation for both
horizontal and vertical format shooting.
90°
Flash
HVL-F58AM
GN58 (105m m, ISO100•m) power wit h
Quick Shift Bo unce sys tem, wire less mul ti-flash
control, high-spee d sync, bu ilt-in diff user le ns,
wide pa nel and catch light sheet.
Macro t win flash kit
HVL-MT24AM
A versat ile dual -head unit for m acro
shooting, with a l ow-power mode ling
functi on to enable pre- shot co nfirmat ion
of shadow formation.
Flash head can be angled down
by 10° or up by 150°
Flash
HVL-F42AM
GN42 (105mm , ISO100•m) power with
variab le- angle h ead, wi reless flash
suppor t, high -spe ed sync, b uilt- in wide
panel and detach able diffuser lens.
Ring light
HVL-RLAM
A ring-shap ed light for macro sh ooting,
with full-circle output for shadowless
illumi nation and half -circle outp ut for
contras t and dept h.
Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SA L135F 18Z), 1/60 s ec., F10, ISO 20 0, White balance: Custom
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AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp
Mode dial
Shutter button
Front control dial
Remote sensor
Preview button
Flash sync terminal
Lens release button
Focus mode lever
Rear control dial
For shooting: AF/MF button
For viewing: Enlarge button
For shooting: AE lock button/SLOW SYNC button
Display button/LCD brightness button
For viewing: Image rotation button
Metering mode lever
For viewing: Index button
Power switch
Eyepiece sensors
MENU button
Delete button
Playback button
LCD monitor
SteadyShot
Multi-selector
®
INSIDE switch
For shooting: Custom button
For viewing: Histogram button
For shooting: Function button
Exposure button
Display panel
Accessory shoe
Eyepiece shutter lever
Display panel illumination button
White balance button
DRIVE button
ISO button
REMOTE terminal
DC IN terminal
HDMI terminal
VIDEO OUT/USB terminal
Diopter adjustment dial
Memory card cover
lens lineup
G lenses
Carl Zeiss
New
Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(
SAL1635Z
28mm F2.8
(
SAL28F28
135mm F2.8 T4.5 STF
(
SAL135F28)
70–300mm F4.5–5.6 G SSM
(
SAL70300G
®
lenses
3
)
75–300mm F4.5–5.6
(
SAL75300
50mm F1.4
)
(
SAL50F14
500mm F8 Reflex
(
SAL500F80
New
)
Vario-Sonnar T*
24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(
)
SAL2470Z
16mm F2.8 Fisheye
)
50mm F2.8 Macro
)
1.4x Teleconverter
)
35mm F1.4 G
(
)
SAL35F14G
70-400mm F4-5.6 G
(
SAL70400G
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(
SAL85F14Z
)
(
SAL16F28
(
SAL50M28
(
SAL14TC
3
Batteries / Grip & Charger
lighting system
Shooting accessories
New
New
20mm F2.8
(
)
SAL20F28
)
system
External Flash
HVL-F58AM
External Flash
HVL-F42AM
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Magnifier
FDA-M1AM
accessories
100mm F2.8 Macro
)
)
70–200mm F2.8 G
(
SAL70200G
300mm F2.8 G
(
SAL300F28G
(
SAL100M28
2x Teleconverter
(
)
SAL20TC
)
)
)
An unlimited range of photographic
and creative possibilities to explore.
The system is designed to offer
you a lifetime of satisfaction and
an unlimited range of exciting new
possibilities to explore. Wherever your
photographic interests lead you,
you’ll find an ever-growing lineup of
high-quality system lenses, flash units
and other accessories to help you
achieve your creative goals.
Vertical Grip
VG-C90AM
AC Adaptor/Charger
AC-VQ900AM
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Macro Twin Flash Kit
HVL-MT24AM
External Battery Adaptor for Flash
FA-EB1AM
Off-Camera Cable for Flash
FA-CC1AM
Extension Cable for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Multi-Flash Cable
FA-MC1AM
Ring Light
HVL-RLAM
New
Hot Shoe Adaptor
FA-HS1AM
Sync Terminal Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Off-Camera Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Triple Connector for Flash
FA-TC1AM
FDA-ECF05 (+0.5) / ECF10 (+1.0) / ECF15 (+1.5) / ECF20 (+2.0) /
ECF-30 (+3.0) , FDA-ECN10 (-1.0) / ECN20 (-2.0) /
New New
Focusing Screen
New
LCD Protect Cover
New New
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP4AM
GPS units
GPS Unit K it
12
GP S- CS1KA
GP S- CS1KA SP
GPS Unit
12
GPS -CS1
Sonnar T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(
)
SAL135F18Z
)
New
Camera Case
LCS- AMLC4
New
Soft Ca rryin g Case
LCS -TT10
New
System Case
LCS- SC5
System Case
LCS- SC20
Eyepiece Correctors
ECN30 (-3.0) / ECN40 (-4.0
FDA-FM1AM
(
)
Type M
PCK-LH4AM
Remote
Commander
RM-S1AM
3
System Case
LCS-AMSC30
New
New
)
Focusing Screen
FDA-FL1AM
(
)
Type L
Remote
Commander
RM-L1AM
Wireless Remote
Commander
RMT-DSLR1
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Lens accessories
Circula r PL Filters
VF- 49CPAM/ 55CPAM /
62CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
ND Filter s [8x]
VF- 49NDAM / 55N DAM /
62NDAM / 72NDAM / 77N DAM
MC Protecto rs
VF- 49MPAM / 55M PAM /
62MPAM / 72MPAM / 77MPAM
ALC-SH0001 / SH0002 / SH0003 / SH0005 /
SH0006 / SH0007 / SH0008 / SH0009 / SH0010 /
SH0011 / SH0013 / SH0014 / SH0016 /
SH101 / SH102 / SH103 / SH104 / SH105
Lens Hoods
The Sony digital network for beautiful imaging
®
Computers PLAYSTATION®3 Compute r Enterta inment Sy stem Blu- ray Disc™ Players BRAVIA® HDT Vs S-F rame Digi tal Photo Fram es Picture StationTM Digita l Photo Printe rs
VAI O
PLAYSTATION®3
Memory cards
Memor y Stick Duo™ Series
Memor y Stick PRO Duo™ Series
Memor y Stick PRO- HG Duo™ Series
CompactFlash® Card
NCFB / NCF C / NCFD Seri es
Grip Bel t
ST P-G B1AM
(
Genuine leather
Shoulder Strap
STP-SH2AM
(
Genuine leather)
)
Should er Strap
STP-SB2 AM
(
Neoprene
Shoulder Strap
ST P-S H1AM
(
Genuine leather
Shoulder Strap
ST P-S B1AM
(
Neoprene
)
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS2A M
)
(
Polyester
)
)
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS3AM
(
Polyester
Shoulder Strap
ST P-S S1AM
(
Nylon
3
)
)
Shoulder Strap
3
STP-SS4AM
(
Polyester)
Lens Cases
LCL-60AM / LC L-90AM / LCL-140AM
Availability depends on areas
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