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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Body only

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body Only Digital Camera

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$1,999.99  |  1 store
Product Description Enjoy all the freedom of Quick AF Live View shooting with ultra-fast responses, generous creative options and extremely high quality, low noise images.
The rugged Sony α850 DSLR camera features a 35mm full frame 24.6 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that provides a larger capture area, improved wide angle performance, and tighter... More
The rugged Sony α850 DSLR camera features a 35mm full frame 24.6 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that provides a larger capture area, improved wide angle performance, and tighter depth of field control. The A850 also incorporates Steady Shot INSIDE in-camera image stabilizer which actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. Additional features include Dual BIONZ imaging processors for continuous shooting at up to 3 fps, an ultra-bright glass Pentaprism viewfinder, 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD display and HDMI output. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 2x -
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.32 lb. 1.87 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Proofing Features Dust proof Dust proof
Resolution 14.6 Megapixel 25.7 Megapixel
Features Face Detection • Smile Detection • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 14.6 Megapixel 25.7 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 2288 x 1520 • 4592 x 3056 • 4592 x 2576 • 2288 x 1280 3024 x 2016 • 6048 x 4032
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 4000 sec -
Frames Per Second 7 Frames 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 200 • 12800 Auto • 100 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type SD Card • Memory Stick DUO PRO • SDHC Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image
Compression Modes Fine • Uncompressed Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 921,600 pixels 921,600 pixels
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 950 Images 880 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10 Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.32 lb. 1.87 lb.
Depth 3.31 in. 3.25 in.
Height 4.09 in. 4.63 in.
Width 5.39 in. 6.13 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4905524529418 27242772410
Product ID 88206938 88206942
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Shoulder Strap • Driver • Battery Charger • AC Power Cord • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Battery Pack
Release Date October, 2009 September, 2009
Family Line Sony Alpha DSLR Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN PLEMIX81657 SONYALPHA850
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Body only
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Body Only Digital Camera
From $449.95
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body only
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body Only Digital Camera
$1,999.99

Consumer Reviews

2

Sony Alpha 550 compared with Alpha 700

byzeevr Dec 15, 2009
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 550 easy to use high quality image producing built-in 2010 gadgets. 
Cons streadiness can be improved,
Recommended it? Yes

I needed to replace my Minolta 5D camera, and compared the alpha 550 with alpha 700, using set of lenses I have purchased over the past few years (18-70 Minolta, 10-20 Wide Angle Sigma, 28-300 Zoom Sigma). With each camera I have taken about 500 pictures over a week period. in both cases I have... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

8

a850 is a fine camera

byderleute Apr 26, 2010
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Intuitive to use
Cons No video or live view
Recommended it? Yes

The a850 is one fine camera. I've been a Leica user since age 12 and found most other brands imprecise and unsatisfying, and was waiting for a Leica full frame DSLR. But when Sony announced the sub-$2000 full-frame a850, I had to bite, especially at a price differential of $21,000. After all, I've... Read full review »

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