Sony Alpha a850 review
Full specification for Sony Alpha a850
| Sensor | 24.6MP Full-frame (35.9 x 24mm) Exmor CMOS |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 6048 x 4032 pixels |
| Focal Length Mag | 1x |
| Lens Mount | Sony a mount, Compatible with A-Mount Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw, cRaw, Raw + JPEG, cRaw + JPEG |
| Compression | Std / Fine / X.Fine (JPEG) // cRaw (compressed Raw) also available |
| ISO | 200-3200 (100-6400 extendable) |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 – 1/8000th second, plus Bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, Continuous, 10sec. / 2sec. Self-timer, Single AE bracketing, Continuous AE bracketing, White Balance Bracketing, DRO Advanced Bracketing, Mirror lock up, Remote commander (external) |
| Viewfinder Type | Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism |
| Field of View | 98% approx, 0.74x magnification |
| LCD | 3in 921K-dot tilt screen |
| Live Mode | No |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | Yes, sensor-shift SteadyShot |
| Dust Reduction | Yes, Double anti dust system (anti-static coating and sensor shift mechanism |
| Focusing Modes | AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, MF |
| Exposure Modes | PASM, Auto, 3 user-defined slots available (13 in-camera Creative Styles) |
| Metering System | 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC |
| Exposure Comp | ±3EV, 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Flash / Custom |
| White Balance Bracket | Yes, 3 frames, selectable 2 steps |
| Colour Temp Control | 2500 – 9900 Kelvin |
| DoF Prview | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No, hotshoe for external flash or commander only |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250th second |
| PC Socket | Yes |
| Cable Release | Yes |
| Memory Card | CF / Memory Stick (not simultaneous use) |
| Power | NP-FM500H rechargeable li-ion battery |
| Connectivity | HDMI (c-type port), USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 850g |
| AF Points | 9-point |
Manufacturer website: Sony
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Latest comments
March 25 10:40
WDC
The '17' for value reflects the initial narrow price difference between this and the a900 (which scored 18) at the time of release and review. And $1000AUD difference between the two cameras has no relevance in the UK, given the a900 and a850 body only prices are roughly £1800 and £1700GBP respectively.
December 10 17:42
goran
i have a850 great camera.
November 09 01:19
paul
just upgraded from an alpha a300 to the a 850 , the camera rocks , that said the a 300 never let me down , did every thing a starter dslr should ,i like the easy to use menus , the build quality , and the fact all my a 300 accesorys fit the a 850 , at this level live view and video are not neaded , this is a camera that is easy to use and takes brilliant photos
February 26 22:00
Tora
baehlttawk777July 5, 2011 Thanks for your efforts, but can you tell me about its maximum shutter speed? Because i'm trying to take some night shots, as well as pics of stars.