Sony Alpha DSLRA850 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera
- 35mm, full-frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor; SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization
- Body only; lenses sold separately
- Dual BIONZ processors for up to fast 3fps performance; 9-point AF system w/ additional 10-point assist
- Rugged magnesium alloy shell; dust/moisture-resistant design
- Dual card slots; accepts both CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo Media (not included)
Product Description
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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I’ve owned it for about a month now, including some real-world use on a recent trip to Europe. It performed wonderfully and everything about the design is dedicated to shooting stills without distraction. It’s large but comfortable, not as heavy as it looks, and with a huge viewfinder and hard buttons for every critical adjustment, I found myself able to get in the zone very quickly. The camera gets out of the way.
The one exception to this – and the reason I’m rating four stars instead of five – is that Sony left out a software function critical for using manual-focus lenses. The function is called “Release w/o Lens”. It’s available on the A700, but inexplicably not their current top cameras, and allows one to use A-priority with lenses that have no electronic connections, such as a Lensbaby. Just to be clear – this is a software feature and could be added easily as a convenience. It’s available on just about every other DSLR out there including the cheapest Canon Rebel and I have not been able to get a response from Sony as to why they left this basic function out. This is the only unprofessional aspect of the camera and has made shooting with my MF lenses much less enjoyable.
Rating: 4 / 5
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