| Inheriting
technology and design from the flagship a900, the a850 places the
24.6-megapixel resolution of the 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor as
well as the stunning response and imaging performance of Dual BIONZ
processing engines in the hands of more discerning photographers whose
skills and vision deserve the best. If only superior detail, natural
color and gradation, intuitive handling, and outstanding fit-and-finish
will do, this is the camera for you. This is a camera for the serious
photographer? Whether you're serious about artistic expression,
professional quality, or simply photographic enjoyment, the a850 will
help you take your images to the next level. The dream of image quality
approaching medium-format standards with digital SLR handling and speed
is finally within reach.
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Sony a
(alpha) DSLR-A850 - Digital camera - SLR - 24.6 Mpix body only
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| Product Description | Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A850 - digital camera |
| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode |
| Memory Card Slot | CompactFlash Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card |
| Image Processor | BIONZ |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) |
| Viewfinder | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Display | LCD display - 3" |
| Supported Battery | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh ( included ) |
| AV Interfaces | Composite video/audio, HDMI |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.1 in x 3.2 in x 4.6 in |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs |
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| General |
| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Optical Sensor Type | Exmor CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 25,700,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,600,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 24 x 35.9mm |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 1.0 |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating |
| Image Processor | BIONZ |
| Image Stabilizer | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) |
| Auto Focus | TTL phase detection |
| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 |
| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| AV Interfaces | Composite video/audio, HDMI |
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| Exposure & White Balance |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (200-1600), ISO 100-6400 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 40 |
| Exposure Modes | Program, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Clear, Deep, Light, Night View, Autumn Leaves |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 ) |
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| Lens System |
| Lens System Mounting | Minolta A-type |
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| Additional Features |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second |
| Self Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2 sec |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe |
| Status LCD Display Illumination | Yes |
| Status LCD Display Information | Shutter
speed, aperture, film speed, photos remaining, drive mode, white
balance indicators, exposure compensation, battery condition |
| Additional Features | Direct
print, USB 2.0 compatibility, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp,
DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, PRINT
Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock,
saturation control, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight
point display, brightness control, contrast control, Dynamic Range
Optimizer, built-in help guide, mirror lock, Exif Print support, Dynamic
Range Bracketing, automatic display brightness adjustment |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Field Coverage | 98% |
| Magnification | 0.74x |
| Dioptric Correction Range | -3 to +1 |
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| Display |
| Type | 3" LCD display |
| Resolution | 921,600 pixels |
| Display Features | Built-in |
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| Connections |
| Connector Type | 1 x HDMI output
1 x composite video output
1 x USB
1 x remote control |
| Memory Card Slot | CompactFlash Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card |
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| Software |
| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR |
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| System Requirements for PC Connection |
| Operating System Support | Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP SP2 |
| Peripheral Devices | USB port, CD-ROM drive |
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| Miscellaneous |
| Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, video cable |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy |
| Protection | Splashproof, dust resistant |
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| Battery |
| Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H |
| Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh ( included ) |
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| Memory / Storage |
| Memory Card Slot | CompactFlash Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card |
| Supported Memory Cards | CompactFlash, Memory Stick Duo, Microdrive, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo |
| Image Storage | 6048 x 4032
6048 x 3408
4400 x 2936
4400 x 2472
3984 x 2656
3024 x 2016
3024 x 1704
2896 x 1928
1984 x 1320 |
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| Dimensions & Weight |
| Width | 6.1 in |
| Depth | 3.2 in |
| Height | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs |
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| Environmental Parameters |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F | |
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