Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A850 24.6 MP Digital SLR Camera
Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A850 24.6 MP Digital SLR Camera
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The Sony a (alpha) 24.6 MP camera is a flexible portable body only and is created for those who want to learn about photography. A greater number of megapixels means cropping and enlarging won't negatively affect picture quality. This Sony a (alpha) A850 is great for producing memorable prints, featuring a 24.6 MP image sensor, so you can make 15x22 inch prints of the moments of your life and send them to family and friends. Featuring an HDMI connection, this Sony a (alpha) digital SLR camera is ideal for sharing high-definition memories, so you can share clear and crisp pictures with the special people in you know on a screen. The 3-inch LCD screen found on the Sony a (alpha) 24.6 MP camera helps you to review memories with ease. High-quality pictures and superb performance are yours with this Sony a (alpha) A850. With its removable flash storage, this Sony a (alpha) digital SLR camera is excellent for snapping and storing large numbers of action shots, and it allows you to choose the number of pictures stored in the camera. With its black body, the Sony a (alpha) 24.6 MP camera is a refined device for taking pictures. This Sony a (alpha) A850 is ideal for snapping photos any time or place, with its batteries, which enables you to always be prepared to catch your special moments. This Sony a (alpha) digital SLR camera comes with only the body and no lens. Picking and choosing the most appropriate interchangeable lenses based on your photography budget resources is the main advantage to buying the camera body on its own.
Product Features
SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization refined for full-frame imaging
More powerful and faster than the SteadyShot INSIDE systems used in α-series DSLRs with APS-C type image sensors, this in-body image stabilization system has been redesigned to achieve optimum quality with the 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor. It is so effective that you'll be able to shoot sharp images handheld at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible.
Dual BIONZ image processing for beauty and speed
The large volume of image data generated by the α850's 24.6- megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor is no challenge for the power of Dual BIONZ image processing engines. They also apply two stages of advanced noise reduction so the finest image details come through. The combination of the high-resolution Exmor image sensor and Dual BIONZ image processing engines delivers exceptionally high resolution and outstanding dynamic range, making it possible to take advantage of the stellar optical quality of precision α-series lenses.
24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS full-frame sensor
Sony's established semiconductor expertise is behind the exceptional performance of the α850 in many ways, but perhaps most prominently in its full-frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor. This sensor - the same one used in the flagship α900 - was designed specifically for 35mm full-frame imaging, implementing proprietary Sony planarization technology for maximum flatness, plus over 6,000 on-chip column parallel analog/digital converters so that the analog image is converted to noise-resistant digital form right at the beginning of the processing chain. Noise reduction is applied both before and after analog/digital conversion for an even cleaner signal.
A bright, low-distortion view from corner to corner
Optical precision is as advantageous in a viewfinder as it is in the rest of a camera, and the α850 does not compromise. An optical glass pentaprism and high-power condenser lens, plus the use of high refractive index glass for all eyepiece elements, offer an exceptionally clear, low-distortion view that contributes significantly to shooting ease and comfort. Greater clarity is achieved under the widest possible range of shooting conditions by the use of multi-layer anti-reflection coatings on almost all optical surfaces. The standard Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen makes manual focusing easy and a high eye-point improves visibility for eyeglass users.
CompactFlash, CompactFlash Card Type I, CompactFlash Card Type II, Memory Stick DUO PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Microdrive
Floppy Drive Storage
None
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical, Optical (Through-the-lens)
Optical Viewfinder Type
Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder - Field Coverage
98%
Viewfinder Magnification
0.74x
Dioptric Correction Range
-3 to +1
Dimensions
Depth
3.25 in.
Height
4.63 in.
Width
6.13 in.
Weight
30 Oz.
Display
Display Type
LCD
Display Rotation
Built-in
Screen Details
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Size
3"
Connections
Connector Types
1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x composite video output, 1 x remote control
Expansion Slot
1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II, 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Supported
Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
File Format
Still Image Format
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, Raw Image
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Other Features
Additional Features
AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, Anti-Dust Technology, Automatic Brightness Adjustment, Brightness Control, Built-In Help Guide, Contrast Control, DPOF Support, Date/Time Stamp, Digital Noise Reduction, Direct Print, Dust proof, Dynamic Range Bracketing, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Exif Print Support, HDMI, Highlight Point Display, Histogram Display, Image Stabilization, Interchangeable Lenses, LCD Live View Mode, Mirror Lock, Moisture Resistant, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge Support, Saturation Control, Shadow Point Display, Sharpness Control, USB 2.0 Compatibility, With Tripod Mount
Miscellaneous
Special Effects
Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Clear, Deep, Landscape, Light, Neutral, Night View, Portrait, Sepia, Sunset, Vivid