When deciding to write a review on the A900, I realized that this camera has already been reviewed, previewed, and examined from many different media and photography sources. So, instead of writing the stereotypical format review where I would just end up repeating much that has already been said about this camera, I decided instead to write a review from a photographers standpoint rather than a reviewers standpoint. This means much less writing on technical analysis and is indeed a deviation from the normal format I do here. This is intended to be a more casual read, where I do a basic tour of the camera and include my impressions of its handling and performance. I have hopes that those who read this review might take something new and unique from it, and one I hope you will enjoy a little bit.

The A900 is an excellent hi-sensitivity machine. Capitalizing on retaining more color and dynamic range throughout the entire ISO range than most of its competition, the A900 manages this excellent performance characteristic for much less cost than its best rivals. What doesn't get talked about much when it comes to higher sensitivity settings is color output and print quality when processing is debated. Sure "some" companies work more noise reduction in the chroma category into their processing as well as make a bit nicer grain pattern, but does that translate into better prints? Color wise, no, it doesn't.
Raw software, ISO debates, who needs it? Lets have some fun using our A900 for Jpeg output and see what we can do.

Sony's Official Press release for the Sony A900 DSLR

The A900 has arrived and has been announced globally. See Sony's official press release below. Yet another exciting step for Alpha Mount Users."SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2008 — Sony is introducing its full-frame α (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera, aimed at serious photo enthusiasts looking fortraditional SLR performance with the added benefits of digital photography."