Sony CA649W The finest build quality to match the finest imaging, Worry-free outdoor shooting

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.).

Worry-free outdoor shooting

To allow worry-free shooting in adverse environmental conditions,4 the 900’s controls, terminals, viewfinder, and other sensitive components are protected from dust and moisture by rubber seals.

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 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

aspecial anti-static coating to help prevent dust adherence.

Anti-dust sensor protection Image sensor

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,4 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.

VG-C90AM

NP-FM500H

High-density

InfoLITHIUM battery

Low-pass filter Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibration

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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