Sony A900 survives Dakar...

[Agetan]

As a matter of fact, during the day of Minolta 7D, it seems to be quite resistant towards rain. I was shooting a wedding and it start pouring.. hence i gave the couple my umbrella and got all wet, got my shots and 7D got all wet, but it is still working fine. My partner at that time was using Canon 5D, stop working when we reach the hotel reception.

So no doubt, A-700 and A-900 is somehow resistant towards these element but never specifically said so to limit their liability.

I have no doubt it will survive the above condition as long as there is no sand gets to the moving parts when he change lenses.

Yes, if you shoot wide open, no problem with the dust specs if they are tiny until you hit about f5.6 onwards to see faint marks.

Nonetheless, it is still quite impressive as Dakar is not the most forgiving part of the world.

Regards,

Hart

 

[peteloud]

While I am delighted to hear good reports on the A900, we must be careful about these reports.

On that 3rd shot of the camera the image on the display, the image in the viewfinder and the scene in front of the camera do not seem to match up.

Cheers,

Pete

Check my Singapore pics. at,
http://www.peterloud.co.uk/photos/SEAsia_07-08/BQ2.html

 

[yokechye]

While I am delighted to hear good reports on the A900, we must be careful about these reports.

On that 3rd shot of the camera the image on the display, the image in the viewfinder and the scene in front of the camera do not seem to match up.

I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't see any mismatch. Unless you are saying A900 have liveview, but it doesn not. I see the same yellow railing on the scene and in the viewfinder

 

[yokechye]

Check my Singapore pics. at,
http://www.peterloud.co.uk/photos/SEAsia_07-08/BQ2.html

And I do not see any connection between your 360 degrees shots and this thread's topic.

 

[Rashkae]

While I am delighted to hear good reports on the A900, we must be careful about these reports.

On that 3rd shot of the camera the image on the display, the image in the viewfinder and the scene in front of the camera do not seem to match up.

Pete:

1. That pic doesn't show what's visible in the A900 viewfinder.
2. It's called "picture review". In other words, he's taking a look at pictures he's taken before (showing the A900 working fine in the rain), and someone took a picture of him browsing his pictures.


Of course, this is simple, elementary deduction.

 

[Titan10k]

I think he meant the yellow patch on the OVF not the LCD...

It was caused by of reflection of some yellow thing (clothes, raincoat or whatever) nearby. You can't expect to see what inside the VF by that angle can you??

 

[Rashkae]

I think he meant the yellow patch on the OVF not the LCD...

It was caused by of reflection of some yellow thing (clothes, raincoat or whatever) nearby. You can't expect to see what inside the VF by that angle can you??

I actually think he really doesn't know what he's talking about and is just trying to defend his system.

 

[peteloud]

Hi Guys,

I have to admit that I was probably wrong. I was assuming that the camera display was showing a 'live view'. Of course I should have considered that the display was reviewing a previous image. I think that in the back of my mind I was wondering whether it was an image doctored for promotional purposes. I now accept that it is a straight image.

I find it interesting to see the reaction of people to my mistake. Some people seem to be very ready to make it a personal issue, why?

Cheers,

Pete

 

[SloaneD]

it is quite obvious this is a promotional piece for sony, if the great 5dmk2 can't survive dakar , what makes you think a lowly a900 can. C'mon folks wake up your ideas.

 

[boyboy]

it is quite obvious this is a promotional piece for sony, if the great 5dmk2 can't survive dakar , what makes you think a lowly a900 can. C'mon folks wake up your ideas.

5D family is not designed to take punishment. only good photos. not saying that it can't take punishment, but don't compare it to a rugged camera la.

but i also feel this is promotional for sony. i bet the nat geo people take lesser cameras (in terms of weather sealing) out into worse conditions to get their shots. but the only thing of interest is the results.

 

[Rashkae]

it is quite obvious this is a promotional piece for sony, if the great 5dmk2 can't survive dakar , what makes you think a lowly a900 can. C'mon folks wake up your ideas.

Wow, your first post and you troll here? Why are you even bringing Canon into this?

BTW, the A900 survived Antarctica too... And many of the 5DsII failed.

 

[doomslayerz]

it is quite obvious this is a promotional piece for sony, if the great 5dmk2 can't survive dakar , what makes you think a lowly a900 can. C'mon folks wake up your ideas.

lol a new account just for this... :sweat:

 

[Rashkae]

lol a new account just for this... :sweat:

Obviously a Canon troller. "Lowly A900" yadda yadda.

 

[Rashkae]

i bet the nat geo people take lesser cameras (in terms of weather sealing) out into worse conditions to get their shots. but the only thing of interest is the results.

Mike Yamashita was an A900 tester.

 

[nightwolf75]

he has been de-reg for trolling. can we move on, people? thanks.

 

[reaper3075]

Hi Guys,

I have to admit that I was probably wrong. I was assuming that the camera display was showing a 'live view'. Of course I should have considered that the display was reviewing a previous image. I think that in the back of my mind I was wondering whether it was an image doctored for promotional purposes. I now accept that it is a straight image.

I find it interesting to see the reaction of people to my mistake. Some people seem to be very ready to make it a personal issue, why?

Cheers,

Pete

some people are very defensive about their own systems.. ;p

good on you to admit your mistake bro..

Cheers.

 

[Rashkae]

Aaaaanyway, back on topic...

From what I can see, the A700/A900 and the premium lenses (CZ, G) have decent weathersealing, but Sony's not trumpeting this to minimize their liability.

Many of us have been stuck in a wonderful SG rainstorm and the cameras worked just fine, so I think it's safe to say that people shouldn't be too worried about a little drizzle. The CZ T* coating is also tested to be resistant to saltwater spray.