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I really like this camera

Pros: Ease of use, Pro quality pics, continuous advance is great!

Cons: None

I had a Sony A 100 before this one and really liked it. But this camera feels like the 35mm I started out with. One son has a Pentax and the other son has a Canon, but I just like the performance of the Sony 900 better. I had already purchased the G series lens and 2.8x100 Macro lens with the A 100 and they transitioned well to the A 900. I purchased a Planar 1.4/85 Z A Zeiss lens to go with this camera and it does great in low light situations. I took some pictures with street lighting and was very impressed with the results. If you are looking for a pro quality camera, you won't be disappointed with this one.

This is the best camera ever!

Pros: Awesome Pictures, Great quality, Fantastic product

Cons: none really

Two years ago, I upgraded from a 7.2Mp Sony point and Shoot camera to the A200, and that was a big change. Now I upgraded to the A900 and WOW. I am very impressed. As you may deduct, I am a casual photographer, mostly my three year old daughter and family trips and events. However, this camera has increased my curiosity to photography overall and I started taking pictures of different subjects. I use it with the SAL-2470Z lens and the HVL-FM20 Flash which is the perfect combo. the pictures are razor sharp, the clarity is unbelievable. I can even shoot indoors without a flash, unless is completely dark of course. 2.8 aperture really makes a difference. I also got the leather hand grip because the camera is very heavy and I would not take chances when someone else takes pictures of me and my family in it. I wish I could upload some pics, but it does not make sense since the files are extremely heavy and the web allows up to 5mb max. Remember that this is a full frame camera, therefore not all the lens will get the 24MP. Make your research. The only drawback is that when I try to browse the pictures in iphoto in my two years MAC, it takes around three seconds to get the pictures fully loaded and displayable without the jaggy edges. Of course, this is not the camera problem; however, I kept that in mind when I bought this camera. When I connect it to my 55XBR TV, there is no problem whatsoever!

Excellent

Pros: Perfect camera, especially when matched with Sigma DG APO 2.8 Lenses

Cons: Zero

Perfect camera, especially when matched with Sigma DG APO 2.8 Lenses

JUST BUY ONE

Pros: IT'S ALL GOOD

Cons: NEEDS A BETTER EYE CUP

YOU CAN CROP THE HECK OUT OF A PICTURE AND STILL HAVE A GREAT SHOT LEFT IF NEED BE. IF ONLY IT HAD VIDEO AND LIVE VIEW..

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Best Purchase Ever

Pros: User Friendly

Cons: Still looking for the cons

The Sony A900 gives high definition quality photos. I am a nature lover and photograph wildlife. The photos in low light and at high speed has not failed me yet. I have borrowed a Nikon and really like the Sony brand easy to use. Professional quality which has opened the eyes of my peers who have Cannon and Nikon. Sweet Camera!! I have recommend Sony to my friends, I was a past owner of Sony A 100 and my pictures hare hanging in a hospital in California.

Sony DSLR-A900 Camera

Pros: High Reliability, Great Design and performance

Cons: None

The A900 Flagship camera is at the top of my list on cameras I have used over the years. Excellent design and reliability, Sony has certainly hit the mark. Despite what many Canon and Nikon camera users are saying, this camera ranks right up there with both of them and in some ways out performs several cameras I've used in the past from Canon and Nikon.

Remarkable Camera

Pros: Picture Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

I own a 350 and 700 and have numerous lenses to match these cameras. They function well in all applications, but the 900 is simply stunning. A word of warning however: trying to match a "regular" lens to this camera body is a waste. The camera is so good that only the very best glass available should be used with it. Otherwise, the price is not worth it. I routinely use the Zeiss 24-70 and the G series 70-200 w/w/o a teleconvertor, and rarely do I feel a need for other lenses. This means an initial outlay of $3k for camera and $4K for lenses but the functionality with that investment is remarkable. The warning in the materials about the DT lens is for real -- the camera absolutely does not function correctly with this glass. I plan to sell all of my other camera equipment (except my 350 which I use for underwater work) and use this camera exclusively.

Finally took the plunge....

Pros: All this and full frame too....

Cons: Not yet.

I've owned and enjoyed using my A700 since the day they were released, and kept telling myself there was no need to change. Then, I had the opportunity to handle and play with an A900, and "POW!" that was it. The viewfinder! What an utter delight. The styling, while not one of my top five reasons for making this purchase carries me back to my beloved Minoltas of days gone by. Features and option controls, I don't know where to start; controls that my fingers simply fall into place on. The logical control layout is a subject of its own. Today was my first field use at a water polo tournament, and all the surprises were pleasant. I used it with the vertical grip which I also had on my A700. I was able to get each shot I wanted, using the 24-70Z or 135 f1.8Z. In all a sign of much great shooting yet to be done! Thank you Sony.