Sony A850 Digital SLR camera

LR-A850 + 28-75 mm - 24.6MP, 6048 x 4032, CMOS, AF TTL, 7.62 cm (3 ") LCD

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSLR-A850Q
03-09-2009
- Ultra-high resolution 24.6 effective megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with Exmor™ technology plus on-chip A/D conversion and dual noise reduction for flawless, detail packed images
- Ultra-bright optical pentaprism viewfinder with 98% field coverage
- Dual BIONZ image processors utilize performance of 24.6 effective megapixel full-frame sensor for ultimate imaging performance
- SteadyShot INSIDE optical image stabilization offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with α-mount lenses or Konica Minolta a-mount lenses
- 3fps continuous shooting at full resolution 24.6 megapixels
- Photo quality 3.0-inch Xtra Fine 921k dot resolution LCD screen for critical shot evaluation
- Fast, high-accuracy 9-point centre dual-cross AF with 10 focus assist points and F2.8 sensor
- Rugged magnesium body with aluminum alloy chassis and controls sealed against dust and moisture
- High sensitivity up to ISO6400 (in expanded ISO range) with high-ISO noise reduction for clearer low-light shooting
- Secondary top-mounted display panel
- Evolved D-Range Optimizer delivers beautifully balanced exposures with rich shadow and highlight detail, especially in backlit situations
- Intuitive Quick Navi display for fast, easy access to camera settings
- Intelligent preview gives immediate feedback of adjustment settings on LCD prior to shooting
- 13 selectable Creative Styles for versatile image finishing options in any shooting situation - can be customzed for even greater creative control
- High-capacity InfoLITHIUM battery allows up to 880 shots between charges (using viewfinder) with % display of power remaining (CIPA measurement)
- Dual anti-dust system protects sensor during lens exchange
- User replaceable high quality focusing screens (option) in L-type (grid pattern) and M-type (super spherical acute matte)
- HDMI™ output for viewing on HD Ready display plus PhotoTV HD mode for optimized Full HD images on compatible BRAVIA television
- Supplied with Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Remote Camera Control PC software: also includes Picture Motion Browser software for fun, easy image library management and sharing online.

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100 - 6400
Weight 
850g
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
continuous auto focus, single auto focus, spot auto focus
Camera shutter speed 
1/8000 - 30s
Compatible memory cards 
cf, microdrive
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
auto, fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
24.6 MP
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Danish / Norwegian / Finnish / Polish / Czech / Hungarian
Optical zoom 
0 x
PictBridge 
Y
Self-timer 
2s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Video capability 
N
White balance 
auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Light exposure rating
1/8000 - 30

Power

Battery type 
NP-FM500H

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921.600 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto / Manual
Digital zoom 
0 x

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Body
Image editing
resizing, rotating
Live view
N

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Flash

Flash recharging time
N

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
880 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
6048 x 4032 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still image resolution(s) 
6048 x 4032<br />4400 x 2936<br />3024 x 2016<br /> <br />
Image sensor size (W x H)
35.9 x 24 mm

Weight & dimensions

Width 
15.63 cm
Depth 
8.19 cm
Height 
11.69 cm

Other features

Video out
YES (PAL or NTSC)
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Magnification 
0.74x
Digital SLR 
Y