Sony Alpha CA649W User's Manual
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1. HVL F58AM HVL F42AM Macro Twin Flash Kit Ring Light HVL MT24AM HVL RLAM Shooting accessories Angle Finder Magnifier FDA A1AM FDA M1AM Eyepiece Correctors FDA ECFO5 0 5 ECF10 41 0 ECF15 41 5 ECF20 2 0 ECF 30 3 0 FDA ECN10 1 0 ECN20 2 0 ECN30 3 0 ECN4O 4 0 or o Focusing Screen Focusing Screen FDA FM1 AM FDA FL1 AM Hot Shoe Adaptor FA HS1AM Type M Type L External Battery Adaptor for Flash FA EB1AM ea Sync Terminal Adaptor Off Camera Cable for Flash FASTIAM FA CC1AM LCD Protect Cover LOH PCK LH4AM UY J Coll E 4 Off Camera Shoe for Flash Extension Cable for Flash FA CSTAM FA ECTAM M O a Eyepiece Cup Remote Wireless Remote Multi Flash Cable Triple Connector for Flash FDA EP4AM Commander Commander Commander FA MC1AM FA TC1AM RM S1AM RM L1 AM RMT DSLR1 Cases amp Straps Camera Case Soft Carrying Case System Case System Case System Case LCS AMLC4 LCS TT10 LCS SC5 LCS SC208 LCS AMSC30 Shoulder Strap STP SBIAM Grip Belt Shoulder Strap Neoprene Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap STP GBIAM STP SB2AM STP SS3AM STP SS4AM Genuine leather Neoprene Polyester Polyester Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap STP SH2AM STP SH1AM STP SS2AM STP SSIAM Lens Cases Genuine leather Genuine leather Polyester Nylon LCL60AM LCL 90AM LCL 140AM Availability depends on areas i a aS S Frame S Frame Digi2. SAL100M28 135mm F2 8 14 5 STF 500mm F8 Reflex 1 4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL135F28 SAL500F80 SAL14TC SAL20TC E m 35mm F1 4 G 70 200mmM F2 8 G SAL35F14G SAL70200G O o 70 300mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM 70 400mm F4 5 6 G 300mm F2 8 G SAL70300G SAL70400G SAL300F28G Carl Zeiss lenses TE Vario Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T Planar T Sonnar T 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM 85mm F1 4 ZA 135mm F1 8 ZA SAL1635Z SAL2470Z SAL85F14Z SAL135F18Z Lens accessories Circular PL Filters VF 49CPAM 55CPAM 62CPAM 72CPAM 77CPAM ND Filters 8x VF 49NDAM 55NDAM 62NDAM 72NDAM 77NDAM Lens Hoods ALC SHO001 SHOOO2 SHOOO3 SHOO00S5 MC Protectors SHOO006 SHOOO7 SHOO08 SHOOO09 SH0010 VF A9MPAM SSMPAM 62MPAM 72MPAM 77MPAM SHOO11 SHOO13 SHOO14 SHOO16 SH101 SH102 SH103 SH104 SH105 For shooting AF MF button For viewing Enlarge button Metering mode lever e For shooting AE lock button SLOW SYNC button For viewing Index button Display button LCD brightness button For shooting Custom button For viewing Histogram button For shooting Function button For viewing Image rotation button SteadyShot INSIDE switch e Rear control dial Power switch Eyepiece sensors MENU button Delete button Playback button LC
3. reduce flaring and ghosting to an absolute minNiIMUmM 70 200mm F2 8 G A bright high performance telephoto zoom lens with the light gathering power of an F2 8 aperture and an SSM autofocus drive system 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL70400 A powerful new G series super telephoto O zoom lens with a quiet and responsive SSM Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus drive system ario Sonnar T 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z 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 SAL70200 0 300mm F2 8 G SAL300F28G above and Sonnar T 135mm F1 8 ZA SAL135F18Z below Cart A wz iss 14 15 16 Frame and capture your subject with uncompromising speed and precision Unparalleled viewfinder brightness and a 100 field of view approx The a900 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 conden
4. 81 9 mm 6 1 8 x 4 5 8 x 3 1 4 in excl protrusions Approx 850 g 1 Ib 14 oz w o battery memory card accessories 0 40 degrees C 32 104 degrees F Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice Vegetable based 4 Plastic 1922 3090 1348 2347 614 1109 254 276 182 194 313 211 When you shoot with aspect ratio set to 16 9 or with APS C size Capture function On you can record more frames than shown above However when you record an image in RAW format with 16 9 aspect ratio number of recordable frames is the same as with 3 2 aspect ratio For further details please visit our website and go to Support Effective megapixels approx Stabilization effect varies according to lens and shooting conditions 3Available in winter 2008 2009 4Not waterproof or splashproof 5D Range Optimizer Advanced use techhology provided by Apical Limited 6Mac OS not supported 7Compatible operating system factory preinstalled only 864 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately required for PhotoTV HD viewing Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region Viewable area measured diagonally Accepts high speed CompactFlash UDMA Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Duo media For use with DSLR A900 an applicatio
5. and lens used system flash units optional ADI Pre flash TTL 3 5 frames 3 EV 0 3 0 5 EV steps selectable Autofiash Fill flash Rear Sync Wireless Slow Sync High speed Sync 3 5 frames 0 3 0 5 0 7 2 0 EV step selectable Built in adaptable to the sync terminal of the opposite polarity Single Continuous Hi Lo selectable Self timer 10 sec 2 sec delay selectable Mirror Lockup Remote Commander Hi approx 5 frames per sec max Lo approx 3 frames per sec max Standard 285 Fine 105 Extra Fine 11 RAW 12 cRAW 12 RAW amp JPEG 10 cRAW amp JPEG 10 Single with or without shooting information with 4 previous following images RGB histogram amp highlight shadow warning 4 9 25 frame index view enlarged display modes max zoom ratio L size 19x M size 14x S size 9 4x USB2 0 Hi Speed Mass Storage Multi LUN PTP PC Remote Control NTSC PAL selectable HDMI mini connector 1080i 720p SD selectable optional HDMI cable required Wired control Remote Commander RM STAM RM LIAM optional Wireless control with supplied Remote Commander PhotoTV HD supported Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Windows Vista Mac OS X v 10 13 or later Exif Print Print Image Matching Ill PictBridge One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP FM500H one CR2025 for Wireless Remote Commander Approx 880 shots measured using CIPA standards AC Adaptor Charger AC VQ900AM optional Approx 156 3 x 116 9 x
6. 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 CMOS 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 12 A breakthrough in digital imaging realism for ultra fine detail and truly natural color Images of singular beauty 24 6 megapixel Exmor CMOS Dual BIONZ image processing from a sensor like no other 35mm full frame imaging for truly lifelike and natural color Only a compary like Sony with extended The DSLR A900 camera image sensor Image processing on the a 900 gets experience in semiconductor and is designed from the ground up for a big boost in soeed and power from microprocessor manufacturing could 35mm full frame imaging and is new Dual BIONZ image processing have developed the 9000 s produced using proprietary Sony engines As a result the amp 900 s massive remarkable new 24 6 megapixel planarization technologies to ensure amount of image data captured by
7. realistic high dynamic range composite images Simulation of Auto and Tungsten white balance mode effects 21 22 Unlimited creativity and image control Vario Sonnar T 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z 1 100sec F11 0 7 EV ISO 200 white balance daylight Creative Style Brightness Higher Contrast Saturation Lower 4 Higher 2 Ce Contrast ower Higher Brightness Lower Creative Style image matrix In addition to the parameters shown in this diagram each Creative Style setting also has a different effect on color reproduction white balance sharpness and tone curve providing exceptionally fine control over the final image Selecting a different Creative Style setting will not produce the same results even if the basic brightness contrast and saturation settings are the same 1 Standard 2 Vivid 3 Neutral 4 Clear 5 Deep 6 Light 7 Portrait 8 Landscape 9 Sunset 10 Night view 11 Autumn leaves i a avd Vivid Image Style Landscape Image Style Night View Image Style B W Image Style 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 mono
8. the 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS an ultra flat surface across the entire 24 6 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor sensor Designed specifically to take imaging area Instead of a single can be processed instantly assuring advantage of the superb power of the analog digital converter the sensor you of quick shooting response and truly high precision series lenses its high uses over 6000 on chip column parallel natural what you see is what you get pixel count and large size assure analog digital converters to convert color and tonal gradation In addition enhanced image detail and a wider dynamic range that enables colors analog signals to noise resistant digital the Dual BIONZ engines apply user signals at the earliest possible stage In selectable noise reduction algorithms and subtle tonal gradations to be addition noise reduction is applied twice once prior to RAW data captured just as the human eye both before and after analog digital conversion and again during image perceives them conversion to ensure cleaner signal processing to ensure an absolute output The result is not only higher minimum of noise in final image data image quality but also blazingly fast sensor response Faster more powerful SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization To match the larger size and higher four steps slower than would image quality specifications of the otherwise be possible The ynew 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS body mounted SteadyShot INSI
9. 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 i iSelect Ere Built in eyepiece shutter The built in eyepiece shutter prevents extraneous light from entering the eyepiece and skewing exposure values O Ma m wa H 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 soace supported by virtually all computer 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 Graie sii Ga Salect Eeter LL Dual memory card slots Support for both CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo recording media both sold separately enables you to load both types of media and switch between them via the Quick Navi information display Screen images simulated 27 Sonnar T 135mm F1 8 ZA SAL135F18Z 1 60 sec F10 ISO 200 White balance Custom The ultimate flexibility of Quick Shift Bounce flash The lighting system of
10. with 10 assist points EVO 18 at ISO 100 Single shot AF AF S Automatic AF AF A Continuous AF AF C Direct Manual Focus DMF Manual Focus MF Wide Spot Local 9 local focus areas selectable with multi selector AF micro adjustment 20 step increments for up to 30 different lenses predictive control focus lock AF illuminator LED Range approx 1 7 m Auto Off selectable Type TTL metering Cell 40 segment honeycomb pattern SPC Range EV 0 20 EV 2 20 in spot metering mode at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens Modes Multi Segment Center weighted Spot Modes Auto ProgramAuto P with program shift Aperture priority A Shutter priority S Manual M Exposure compensation 3 EV 0 3 0 5 EV steps selectable Bracketing 3 5 frames selectable single or continuous selectable 0 3 0 5 0 7 2 0 EV steps selectable Fixed eye level pentaprism Approx 100 Approx 0 74 x with 50mm lens at infinity 1m 3 0 to 1 0 m7 Approx 20 mm from the eyepiece at 1 m Spherical acute matte screen Type G User replaceable Type L grid type and Type M super spherical acute matte type available both types optional AF area spot AF area spot metering area shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 APS C size area Flash compensation flash charging wireless flash high speed sync manual focus focus signal shutter speed aperture EV scale AE lock shot remaining counter camera shake warning SteadyShot s
11. 4032 24M M size 4400 x 2936 13M S size 3024 x 2016 6 1M lt Aspect ratio 16 9 gt L size 6048 x 3408 21M M size 4400 x 2472 11M S size 3024 x 1704 5 2M lt APS C size capture gt L size 3984 x 2656 11M M size 2896 x 1928 5 6M S size 1984 x 1320 2 6M RAW cRAW compressed RAW amp JPEG Fine cRAW compressed amp JPEG Fine Extra Fine Fine Standard Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo CompactFlash Type Type Il UDMA Mode 5 compliant Microdrive Dual slot for Memory Stick Duo CompactFlash selectable with Quick Navi or from Setup Menu Long exposure NR On Off selectable available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec High ISO NR High Normal Low Off selectable at ISO 1600 or higher sRGB Adobe RGB selectable from Recording Menu 13 image styles Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape Sunset Night View Autumn Leaves B amp W Sepia Adjustable parameter Contrast Saturation Sharpness Brightness Zone Matching 6 settings can be registered Modes Off Standard Advanced Auto Advanced Lv 1 to 5 DRO Advanced Bracketing 3 frames Hi Lo selectable Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Color Temperature 2500 9900K with color filter 19 step magenta green compensation Custom 3 settings can be registered 3 frames Hi Lo level selectable TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors 9 points center dual cross type
12. D monitor Multi selector a system accessories An unlimited range of photographic and creative possibilities to explore The a 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 900 SONY Ja P pm i a The Sony digital network for beautiful imaging NANIO PLAYSTATION 3 PLAYSTATION 3 Computer Entertainment System VAIO Computers 30 Blu ray Disc Blu ray Disc Players Exposure button e Display panel Accessory shoe Eyepiece shutter lever Display panel illumination buttone White balance button e DRIVE button e ISO button e Batteries Grip amp Charger Vertical Grip VG C90AM AC Adaptor Charger AC VQ900AM L Rechargeable Battery Pack NP FM500H GPS units GPS Unit Kit GPS CSIKA GPS CS1KASP Memory cards CLI Memory Stick Duo Series Memory Stick PRO Duo Series Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Series CompactFlash Card NCFB NCFC NCFD Series BRAVIA BRAVIA HDTVs REMOTE terminal DC IN terminal HDMI terminal VIDEO OUT USB terminal Diopter adjustment dial Memory card cover a lighting system a External Flash External Flash
13. DE sensor the 900 features a system works with all compatible SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system lenses including macro system that is 1 5x more powerful and and wide angle lenses and doesnt 1 3x faster than our previous systems cause the image degradation that Enabling you to enjoy handheld can occur with lens based optical shooting at shutter soeeds up to stabilization systems Recording t o Image Processor Memory Stick Duo CF Card Exmor Exmor CMOS Sensor y Dual BIONZ Lens Captured Image On chip Column A D Conversion Dual Noise Reduction HES goocoog Prot Pt ttt exer PE F w AlAs FEA 206025 PT SoS 6 3 E 7 HHFA PH TEE T ESEA ose es a 4 ain m i Analog signal EE Digital signal 3 HE Noise SteadyShot INSIDE unit for 35mm full frame format sensor SteadyShot INSIDE unit for APS C format sensor 13 Optical excellence to satisfy the most demanding photographer i A lens for every need to capture beauty in every shot With the a 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 a 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 o lens lineup also integrates the latest lens technologies developed for Sony professional broadcast use G series lenses the gold sta
14. Main specifications of 900 Camera type Lens mount Lens compatibility Sensor type Effective pixels Total pixels Aspect ratio Anti Dust function ISO sensitivity recommended exposure index Image format Image size Image quality modes Media Card slot Noise reduction Color space Creative Style D Range Optimizer Modes Bracketing Type Sensor No of focus points Sensitivity range Modes Focus areas Other features Metering Exposure control Type Field coverage Magnification Diopter adjustment Eye point Focusing screen Area displayed Other displays Eyepiece shutter Number of recordable frames for single media Aspect ratio 3 2 image size L 24MB M 13MB S 6 1MB Quality Standard Fine Extra fine CRAW amp JPEG RAW amp JPEG cRAW RAW Digital SLR Single Lens Reflex camera for use with interchangeable lenses Sony amount Sony olenses Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses 35mm film format 35 9 x 24 0 mm Exmor CMOS sensor Approx 24 6 megapixels Approx 25 7 megapixels 3 2 Charge protection coating on low pass filter image sensor shift mechanism ISO 200 3200 in 1 3 EV steps ISO 100 6400 can be set as expanded ISO range ISO Auto Range ISO 200 1600 ISO 400 1600 ISO 400 800 ISO 200 800 ISO 200 400 selectable JPEG DCF2 0 and Exif 2 21 compliant DPOF supported RAW Sony ARW 2 1 format RAW JPEG lt Aspect ratio 3 2 gt L size 6048 x
15. cale aspect ratio 16 9 Built in 3844 2697 1229 509 365 627 423 Type Total number of dots Coverage Brightness adjustment Function Displays Type Speed range Flash sync speed Type Indications Compensation effect External flash units Control Flash compensation Modes Flash bracketing Sync terminal Modes Continuous shooting speed No of frames recordable Modes Computer interface type Video output HDMI output Remote control Others Windows Macintosh Compatible standards Power source Battery performance External power source Dimension WxHxD Weight Operating temperature The body cap of amp 900 uses polyamide 11 vegetable based plastic derived from castor oil Quality Standard Fine Extra fine CRAW amp JPEG RAW amp JPEG cRAW RAW 3 0 inch Extra Fine LCD 921 600 dots 100 Adjustable in 5 steps Intelligent Preview Optical Preview selectable from menu Shutter speed aperture exposure compensation white balance ISO sensitivity drive mode battery remaining remaining no of recordable images with illumination Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type 1 8000 to 30 sec Bulb 1 200 sec with SteadyShot INSIDE 1 250 sec without SteadyShot INSIDE Image sensor shift mechanism SteadyShot scale and camera shake warning in the viewfinder Equivalent to approx 2 5 to 4 steps in shutter speeds varies according to shooting conditions
16. chrome Sepia or B W enabling you to achieve the precise tonalities and artistic effect that your creative goals require Creative Style Clear E Clear Contrasi wia BB amp Giear AN ke 1 2 0 dZ Select ext Creative Style settings Rich tonal gradation and color suitable standard for a wide range of subjects and scenes Heightened contrast and saturation Vivid suitable for subjects such as flowers spring foliage sky scenes and ocean views Attenuated saturation and sharpness Neutral provides a neutral starting point for images that are to be post processed For clear images with limpid colors in the Clear highlights helps evoke a sense of radiant light Deep For images with deep and dense color helps evoke a sense of depth and solidity For images with bright uncomplicated Light color expression helps evoke a light refreshing ambience Portrait For images with rich natural skin tones ideal for portraits Heightened contrast saturation and Landscape sharpness for crisp detail and vivid color ideal for landscapes and scenic views Saturated reds for warm beautiful Sunset images of the setting sun Night view Attenuated contrast for more faithful g reproduction of night view tonalities Autumn Saturated reds and yellows for scenic leaves views of autumn foliage B W For black and white images Sepia For monochromatic sepia tone imaging Image Data Converter SR for image con
17. ely 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 From breathtaking scenic photos and landscapes to photos of your family and friends BRAVIA PhotolV 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 Screen images simulated PhotolTV it Remote camera HDMI cable and HDTV all sold separately 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 recorders televisions and personal computers the world of Sony digital networking gives you new ways to enjoy and interpret your photographic creativity 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 a 900 Digital Photo Frames Available in a variety of sizes and styles Sony S Frame digital photo frames are the perfect way to enjoy an endlessly repeating radiantly beautiful backlit slideshow of your favorite images at any time of day IN vir
18. era 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 amp drop selection of images to be previewed or compared allows faster and more intuitive photo library management m pi 4 ese ee ae M A ee Ry CETT AEF ll BB aie sea HF 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 Macintosh ed Mac OS X v 10 4 v 10 5 Power PC G4 G5 Intel Core 1 0gHz or faster recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster recomended IGB or more 23 24 Experience a new digital lifestyle Turn your Sony BRAVIA HDTV into a personal digital art gallery For the ultimate experience in home viewing pleasure simply connect the oa900 directly to a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV The TV will automatically switch to PhotoTV HD mode enabling you to enjoy and share your photos in a dramatic new way It s a complet
19. es the overall image before performing the optimization and in Advanced mode it analyzes each area of the composition separately On the a900 improved algorithms provide even better performance with a choice of Advanced Auto and Advanced Level Advanced Auto mode 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 Advanced Level mode Lv2 Standard mode Advanced Level mode Lv3 Light and shadow are at your command 3 high precision metering modes for greater shooting versatility The a 900 is equipped with a 40 segment honeycomb patiern 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 center weighted metering or soot metering according to your shooting needs 40 segment honeycomb pattern metering Program auto mode Aperture priority mode Shutter speed priority mode M Manual exposure mode Quick access to exposure modes Standard exposure modes accessible from the top mounted mode dial include Program Auto Aperture priority Shutter soeed priority Manual and Auto Exposure brac
20. fers 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 105mm 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 Ji z Quick Shift Bounce system Flash head pivots a full 180 ensuring correct orientation for both horizontal and vertical format shooting Flash 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 fIlash 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 HVL F58AM GN58 105mm ISO100 m power wi
21. g 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 and has 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 ta E im k Hary m as i oe VG C90AM ome 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 19 20 35mm F1 4 G SAL35F14G 1 250 sec F5 6 ISO 200 white balance daylight D Range Optimizer 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 a900 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 analyz
22. ibility 3 conventional LCD Colejelco ease 0610 kelelr Bua Without AR coating high reflectivity low visibility wa FT 00 3005 627 5 03PW Single frame view Single frame view with shooting info with four previous following images ET 100 1106 Gaeo 3 E mj j 00 827 D 03Pi Tare 25 frame index view RGB histogram display 3 inch 10 Xtra Fine LCD display for sharp clear image review in any light On the spot image review is easy thanks to a 3 0 Xtra Fine LCD monitor with a screen resolution of 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 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 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 then be stored in the camera s memory and will automatically be applied
23. 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 Printed in USA CA649W a900 35mm Full Frame Digital SLR Camera sf For the fine art of photography pa SONY 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 CMOS sensor that represents the culmination of a dream With 24 6 megapixel resolution that captures details so fine and color so rich and natural you will never be satisfied with anything less again The amp 900 digital SLR from Sony Vario Sonnar T 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z 1 250 sec F8 ISO 200 auto white balance 300mm F2 8 G SAL300F28G 1 2000 sec F8 ISO 640 auto white balance Sonnar T 135mm F1 8 ZA SAL135F18Z 1 200 sec F4 ISO 200 white balance daylight gt ey B 5 der i a ce FEN cari At the summit of design perfection The alpha DSLR A900 camera Take it in your hands
24. keting up to 2EV for secure best shot capture Exposure bracketing can be set via the Drive mode button to enable best shot selection from a series of images In keeping with the a900 s high performance standards the range of 1 0EV Exposure effect simulation Another advanced function introduced for the first time on the a 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 Versatile white balance settings for superior color in any light The a 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 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
25. ling design and finish ie of the exceptionally easy to hold grip Lj reflect the experience Sony has in Haj 0 cAc 070 ale me ele le 010 KIMUR Ae lt 10 hy cameras and camcorders Wir 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 if performance demands of 1 8000 sec shutter soeeds and up to 5 fos continuous shooting with a 385mm full frame sensor and a standalone unit service life of 100 000 shutter release cycles approx Anti dust sensor protection for cleaner images Worry free outdoor shooting To help protect the camera from dusticontamination that can occur T AOW WOY Tes SAORI when changing lenses an anti dust adverse environmental conditions the 9000 s controls terminals viewfinder and other sensitive components are protected from dust and moisture by rubber seals iii Low pass filter Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibr 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 shootin
26. n update is required Please access http support d imaging sony co jp www accy gps for more information SDT lenses are not recommended for use with 35mm full frame sensors due to their differing image circle size which may affect light metering accuracy in certain shooting situations Saturation cannot be set for B amp W and Sepia 152 0 EV bracketing limited to 3 frames CHVL FO8AM HVL F56AM HVL F42AM HVL F36AM supported full multi flash functionality requires at least one HVL FO8AM unit 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 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
27. ndard 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
28. ser 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 moatte 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 high dispersion screen that makes it easier to fine tune the focus manually Type M focusing screen FDA FM1AM Spherical acute matte Glass pentaprism A Eyepiece lens High power Type L focusing screen Viewfinder schematic condenser lens FDA FLIAM 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 image processing 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 virtuall
29. tal Photo Frames SJictureS Station Screen images simulated Picture Station Digital Photo Printers 3
30. th Quick Shift Bounce system wireless multi flash control high speed sync built in diffuser lens wide panel and catch light sheet 4 Macro twin flash kit HVL MT24AM hes A versatile dual head unit for macro T shooting with a low power modeling function to enable pre shot confirmation of shadow formation Illuminate your subject and your creative spirit n Wh SS Three group wireless multi flash setup with flash ratio control Group 1 on camera flash unit and master control Group 2 off camera flash units left front and center low Group 3 off camera flash units right rear Flash ratio 1 Group 1 4 Group 2 16 Group 3 Flash head can be angled down by 10 or up by 150 Flash HVL F42AM GN42 105mm ISO100 m power with variable angle head wireless flash support high speed sync built in wide panel and detachable diffuser lens Ring light HVL RLAM A ring shaped light for macro shooting with full circle output for shadowless illumination and half circle output for contrast and depth 29 Controls Mode diale AF illuminator Self timer lamp Shutter button Front control dial Remote sensor Preview button Flash syncterminale Lens release buttone Focus mode levere alens lineup 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 16mm F2 8 Fisheye 20mm F2 8 SAL75300 SAL16F28 SAL20F28 28mm F2 8 50mm F1 4 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL28F28 SAL50F14 SAL50M28
31. tually any room in the house Screen images simulated 25 26 Attention to detall that makes shooting a breeze M 1 250 F5 6 00 ii J 5 ERRET 1 T 4 gt Select Change More M 1 250 F56 00 5 Haggi aa 200 i Eat AWB 01008 FINE CE 963 dehSelect Changs More SONY 1 Press 2 Adjust M 1 250 F5 6 00 5 BO 7 mo i OS 02 ee Ss OR AWB iinnand 963 100 FINE Cr 963 45 Select Change More FINE CE 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 select regeter F5 6 200 meoo sob400 E Cr AWB se oordl Enter SONY 3 Xtra Fine LCD approx 920 000 dots AN JAR coating With AR coating low reflectivity high vis
32. version 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 If 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 Biya et Sa m 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 function 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 Windows Vista OS Windows 2000 Vista Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 Windo Windo CPU Pentium 4 or faster Memory 256MB or more Microsoft Windows Pentium 4 or faster IGB or more 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 Cam
33. y 100 ao g SEC _ viewfinder coverage without sacrificing FE 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 9900 s 24 6 megapixel 35mm full frame imaging Mirror box unit and parallel link mechanism 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 EE AF sensors EE AF assist sensors Screen images simulated 17 18 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 A balance hand
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