SONY ALPHA A900 First try
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For those without major lens commitments to other brands the Sony A900 offers tremendous value for the money. In almost every objective test criteria measured on DxOMark the A900 comes in in the top two or three, and in many categories does so against camera either costing twice as much or offering half the resolution. While not the king of any one hill, it is a sterling all-around performer in almost every category.
When it comes to build quality and handling, the A900 has little to fault and much to like. Yes, I've bitched about a few things in the above review, but then there's always something to criticize, because no product is perfect. It just comes down to the compromises that one is will to make.
These are hard economic times for almost everyone, and the indications are that things are going to get tougher before they get any better. In that type of climate a good all-rounder at a competitive price is what's needed, and the Sony A900 DSLR offers just that, along with class leading resolution.
The Sony A900 is the flagship model in the company's alpha SLR line, and the only one offering a full-frame sensor. The camera body is built of magnesium alloy to take substantial abuse while maintaining a relatively light weight, though there's no denying that at 30 oz. (850g) without lens, this is a hefty piece of gear. All buttons, dials and other components are sealed against dust and moisture. The shutter is rated at 100,000 releases, probably as much as anyone is likely to require, but lower than the rated lifetime of the full-frame Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700, both of which promise 150,000 shots.
