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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body only

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body Only Digital Camera

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Sony SLT-A55V Digital Camera

$1,999.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
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
Sony DSLR Cameras - SLT-A55V SLTA55VL Digital SLR 16.2 Mega Pixel Single Lens Kit Featuring revolutionary translucent mirror technology for faster shooting and auto-focus between shots, you... More
Sony DSLR Cameras - SLT-A55V SLTA55VL Digital SLR 16.2 Mega Pixel Single Lens Kit Featuring revolutionary translucent mirror technology for faster shooting and auto-focus between shots, you will never miss a moment with 10fps. You can also record Full HD movies, with auto-focus and background defocusing effects. Included with versatile SAL1855 all-purpose lens for everyday use. Less
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Key Features   
HD Recording Format - 1080i (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.87 lb. 0.97 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Proofing Features Dust proof -
Resolution 25.7 Megapixel 16.2 Megapixel
Features Image Stabilization Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 25.7 Megapixel 16.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions 3024 x 2016 • 6048 x 4032 -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses -
Focus Type - Autofocus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed - 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 7 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash -
Flash Type Built-In & External -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 6400 100 • 1600
Storage   
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • Memory Stick DUO PRO SD Card • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) -
LCD Screen Resolution 921,600 pixels -
Interfaces   
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 880 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10 -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.87 lb. 0.97 lb.
Depth 3.25 in. 3.35 in.
Height 4.63 in. 3.62 in.
Width 6.13 in. 4.88 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 27242772410 -
Product ID 88206942 105849964
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Battery Pack -
Release Date September, 2009 -
Family Line Sony Alpha DSLR Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN SONYALPHA850 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body only
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Body Only Digital Camera
$1,999.99
Sony SLT-A55V
Sony SLT-A55V Digital Camera
From $818.00

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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Consumer Reviews

237

DSLR an excellent overall value

bykentmom Jul 8, 2011
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great DSLR camera, high quailty pics, fast recharge/response time, easy to learn.
Cons Somewhat disappointed in lowest apperature # with standard lenses.
Recommended it? Yes

A long, long time ago on a campus not so far away, I took a handful of photography courses. Film was developed in darkrooms then, and in just about every corner drugstore.

Fast-forward a couple of decades...I transformed from singledom to parent while the world went digital. With my hands... Read full review »

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