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Sony α850 DSLR Camera Body
Model number:
DSLR-A850
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Model Features: 24.6MP, 35mm full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization, Dual BIONZ™ processors, ultra bright glass pentaprism viewfinder, 3.0" display, 9-point AF system
ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
- Position 1 Overview
- Position 2 Features
- Position 3 Specifications
- Position 5 Reviews
- Position 6 Accessories
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Expanded Creativity
Enjoy unlimited creativity and image control thanks to Intelligent Preview which allows you to adjust exposure and white balance. You can also fine-tune contrast, saturation, sharpness and brightness to achieve the precise tonalities and artistic effects your creativity requires.
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System Flexibility
Brilliantly capture your subject and expand your creativity with an unlimited range of accessories. From lenses and flashes to filters and grips, the A850 offers solutions to satisfy even the most demanding photographer.
Zeiss and G Badges
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Extraordinary Durability
The finest build quality to match the finest in imaging. The α A850 is constructed of a rugged and lightweight magnesium-alloy body for durability, while the moisture and dust-resistant design make this DSLR camera safe to use in a variety of environments.
Intelligent Preview function for exposure effect simulation
With an image precapture, you can display the effect of adjustments to exposure, white balance and Dynamic Range Optimizer on the LCD allowing you to fine tune your shots in advance.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) for rich tone gradations in high-contrast light
DRO analyzes the scene and automatically adjusts the balance of highlight and shadow to assure optimum exposure balance, with richer image highlight and shadow detail.
Creative Style image customization
Adjust contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightenss and zone matching in up to 13 Image Styles to achieve the precise tonalities and artistic effects your creativity requires.
Rugged, magnesium-alloy body
Ruggedly constructed for years of service, the body is constructed of strong and remarkably light magnesium-alloy. Balance and handling are superb with intuitive ergonomics.
High endurance shutter unit
The high-precision shutter unit is built to withstand the demands of 1/8000 sec shutter speeds, 3fps continuous shooting, and is rated for 100,000 release cycles.
Dust and Moisture Protection
Controls, terminals, viewfinder and other sensitive components are protected by dust and moisture resistant seals for long term reliability in a wide range of environments.
Optical Excellence to satisfy the most demanding photographer
Offering a lens for virtually every need, Sony's α (alpha) system includes top-quality G series and Carl Zeiss¨ lenses crafted to the highest standards of optical precision as well as a wide-ranging selection of other high performance lenses.
Quick Shift Bounce
At the top of the α (alpha) lighting system, the new HVL-F58AM flash allows the head to pivot 90 left or right maintaining correct camera/flash orientation during both horizontal and vertical shooting.
Wireless multi-flash control
HVL-F58AM can control sophisticated multi-flash off-camera setups, comprising up to 3 flash groups, with flash ratio balance among groups to achieve creative lighting results.
PhotoTV HD Viewing
PhotoTV HD is a new way to view photos which brings out radiant beauty in every detail, filling the room with luminous, high-resolution images that more closely matches the natural look of printed photographs.
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 3 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
3 of 3 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
A850 Full Frame at Best Price
Pros: Price, Full Frame, Compatability,
Cons: Have to order screen protecter, different file format and had to upgrade to CS4
Date: Nov 10, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
2of 2 people found this helpful
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Been wanting full frame, bit could not afford it. A850 is the right camera for the us. Great shots that are perfect. Black cat hair detail is perfect. Almost no reason to take it off "Program" mode except for those special pics. Sony, Need to work on reducing the lens prices. I was worried when Sony bought Minolta, but they did a great thing by designing this camera.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Best camera ever
Pros: Excelent pictures, ease of use,
Cons: None
Reviewer: Pgunschmidt (Shallowater Texas)
Date: Nov 2, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
1of 1 people found this helpful
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I have a Sony a100 and it took pretty decient pictures for a 10 MP camera but I always wanted a A900 with all the bells and whistles but when the a850 came out with just 3 frames per secont instead of 5 and a reduced price of $1999.00 I could not turn it down and I could not be happier with this camera, it is so easy to adjust the settings and you can even have 3 memory settings that you set whatever you want and you can recall them when you want, this camera is amazing and it takes great pictures with a Minolta lens 70 to 300, when I get my Zeis lens in I will see what else it can do and let you know.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Wow!
Pros: beautiful photos, fast and sharp focusing
Reviewer: Kentlyn
Date: Oct 28, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Even though I have only played around with my new camera for 2 hours, I can already tell it was an excellent investment. I upgraded from the a350 to the a850 (which is quite a large jump) and I am amazed at the quality difference between an amateur and pro camera. I was a little hesitant because of other reviews saying how big and heavy it is, but I can honestly say that I am pleasantly surprised at how comfortably it fits in my very small hands. I currently have my Zeiss 2.8 24-70 on it and while it is heavy, using my hand grip takes the brunt of the weight off my hand and fingers and lets my arm carry most of the weight (I highly recomment using the Sony hand grip!) I did a few image tests for noise, and while there is noticable noise at ISO 3200, it is so much better than what I am used to with the a350. Rarely do I use my ISO that high, but it will be nice to know I can count on the higher ISOs to perform well. While I still have a lot to play with and figure out with the a850, so far I am very impressed.
Packed with innovative features to get the best shot, 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 α850 also incorporates SteadyShot 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.
35mm full frame 24.6MP Exmor™ CMOS image sensor
The A850 features a 35mm full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor that is approximately 2.35x larger than the APS-C sized sensors found in many DSLR cameras. The result is a larger capture area, improved wide angle performance, and tighter depth of field control. In addition, its 24.6MP resolution maximizes the resolving power of your existing lenses and delivers sharper, higher contrast photos.
Ultra bright, 98% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder
A large, ultra bright glass pentaprism viewfinder provides you with amazing clarity and high optical performance for tighter focus control. In addition, it offers viewfinder magnification of 0.74x, allowing you to see an image nearer to its actual size, as well as 98% field coverage for detailed framing work.
PhotoTV HD viewing w/ HDMI™ output
The α850 provides direct HDMI™ output to your BRAVIA® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail Additionally, PhotoTV HD capable BRAVIA® HDTVs will automatically optimize display settings, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display your images in a way that more closely matches the natural look of printed photographs
Moisture/dust-resistant design
Sealed viewfinder optics and rubber gasket surrounds on all buttons, dials, and switches help resist the entry of dust and moisture into the camera, and allow for safe use in a wide range of environments.
Durable Shutter Design
The shutter mechanism in the A900 is designed to achieve shutter speeds up to 1/8000 seconds and proven for 100,000 cycle operation.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright areas of the image, the A900 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: Standard mode, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves; Advanced Auto mode, allowing you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, or DRO Advanced Bracketing, which automatically takes three shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press.
F2.8 Sensor
The autofocus system in the α850 features a highly accurate F2.8 sensor for improved focus precision when using lenses faster than F2.8.
Viewfinder magnification of 0.74x
Viewfinder magnification of 0.74x lets you see your subjects nearer to actual size.
Optional Focusing Screens (sold separately)
User-replaceable focusing screens for shooting specific subject types can be purchased as optional accessories.
Rubberized Grip
Sony drew upon its extensive experience designing and building heavy professional broadcasting camcorders to develop a rubberized grip that allows you to hold the α850 with comfort and confidence.
Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software
Sony® Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software provides a simple and intuitive way to sort and archive your image collection, as well as perform common editing operations and output to data disc or the Web.
Dual BIONZ™ processors for up to fast 3fps performance:
The α harnesses the power of Dual BIONZ™ image processing engines to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise and continuous shooting at up to 3 fps.
3.0” Xtra Fine™ LCD4 (921K pixels)
Review your images in stunning detail on the 3.0” Xtra Fine™ LCD4 display (921k pixels). With photo-quality resolution of 270ppi (pixels per inch), you can identify any necessary focus or exposure corrections at the time of capture, rather than discovering them when you transfer your images to your PC.
Rugged magnesium alloy shell
The body of the A900 is entirely covered in a die-cast magnesium alloy shell, providing a rugged feel and surprisingly lightweight.
Battery Performance
A supplied InfoLITHIUM® lithium-ion battery provides long-lasting performance, allowing you to capture approximately 880 images on a single charge7.
40-Segment Multi-Pattern Metering
A 40-segment multi-pattern metering system provides superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Dual Noise Reduction Processing
In addition to digitizing analog signals, the full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor also performs both analog and digital noise reduction. This on-chip dual noise reduction process aids in the high speed transfer of noiseless digital signals.
APS-C Size Capturing
In addition to full frame image capture, the α850 can also crop images to the APS-C size format, allowing the use of lenses designed specifically for APS-C sized image sensors.
AF Micro Adjustment
AF Micro Adjustment allows you to fine tune focus for various lenses. The α850 can store adjusted focus values for up to thirty lenses.
2EV Exposure Bracketing (3 exposures)
The α850 allows you to bracket up to three exposures in 2.0EV-step increments.
Remote Camera Control
Remote Camera Control allows you to control your α850 from your PC.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization:
Building on years of expertise, Sony has developed the world’s first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full frame DSLR1. The SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilizer actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. The compensation effect is equal to as many as four shutter speed steps, giving you more creative freedom when shooting in low light. And, because it is integrated into the camera body, SteadyShot INSIDE technology works with all compatible α system lenses.
Intelligent Preview Function
The Intelligent Preview function allows you to see the effects of manual adjustments to exposure value, shutter speed, aperture, Dynamic Range Optimizer and White Balance before you take the shot, so you can determine the optimum settings before you take the shot, instead of losing time to trial-and-error.
Precise and fast 9-point AF system w/ 10 point assist
A high-performance autofocus system uses 9 focus points (center dual-cross type) and 10 assist points to deliver fast and precise focusing.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to help keep the CMOS imager cleaner for better pictures, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A900 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the imager's filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the sensor to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
Dual Card Slots
The A900 features a dual card slots and accepts both CompactFlash® and Memory Stick Duo™ Media (sold separately).
On-Chip Column A/D Conversion
Analog-to-digital signal conversion is performed by the full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor.
Updated Image Data Converter SR3
Updated Image Data Converter SR3 software improves your workflow with faster RAW file processing and improved image correction.
Eyepiece Shutter
The α850 includes a built-in eyepiece shutter which can be shut to help shield against entering light and prevent exposure errors.
Mirror Lockup Mode
Mirror Lockup Mode raises the main mirror before exposure to reduce vibration at shutter release, resulting in better performance during long exposure shots of fireworks, stars, etc.
Image Data Lightbox software
The Image Data Lightbox software included with your Sony® α DSLR helps you browse, rate, and compare your images, making it easier to select your favorites for further processing.
Convenient Button Placement
Concentrate on your shooting and make adjustments on the fly thanks to convenient button placement. The ISO and White Balance adjustment buttons are located on the top of the camera body near the shutter button for easy thumb operation.
Product Profile
Support
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Product Specifications
General
- Camera Type : Sony α Digital 35mm SLR full-frame camera w/ pentaprism viewfinder and inter-changeable lenses
- Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
- Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 24.6 megapixels
- Imaging Sensor : 35mm Full-frame Exmor™ CMOS sensor
- Lens Mount Type : Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
- Pixel Gross : Approx. 25.7 megapixels
- Processor : Dual BIONZ™ image processors
- Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / Compact Flash Type I, Type II (Microdrive),UDMA(Mode5) compliant
- Recording Mode : cRAW+JPEG(Fine), RAW+JPEG(Fine), cRAW(compressed), RAW, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
- Still Actual 16:9 : L size: 6048 x 3408 (21M) M size: 4400 x 2472 (11M) S size: 3024 x 1704 (5.2M)
- Still Actual 3:2 : L size:6048 x 4032 (24.6M) M size: 4400 x 2936 (13M) S size: 3024 x 2016 (6.1M)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
LCD Display
- Brightness Control : ±5 steps manual
- Coverage : 100% (Playback)
- Type : 3" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP* SP3 Windows Vista** SP1 Mac OS X(v10.1.3-v10.5)
- Supplied Software : Image Data Converter SR3.1 (Windows & Macintosh) Image Data Lightbox SR2.1 (Windows & Macintosh) Remote Camera Control 2.0 (Windows & Macintosh) PMB -P icture Motion Browser 4.2.13 (Windows only)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : (WHD) 6-1/8” x 4-5/8” x 3-1/4” (156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9mm) (excl. protrusions)
- Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 1lb-14oz (850g) without battery, memory card, accessories
Power
- Battery Capacity : 7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 880 pictures3
- Battery Type : NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Number of Shots : Approx. 880 shots (CIPA standard)
Convenience
- Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
- BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
- Burst Mode : 3 fps max
- Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
- Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds with mirror-up function)
- User Interface : Easy-to-read Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Dual BIONZ™ processors
Control
- AF modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
- Drive Mode : Single-shot, Cont., Self-timer, Bracket; single/cont./WB/DRO adv., Mirror Lock-up, Remote Commander
- Exposure Compensation : ±3.0 EV, 1/3EV,1/2EV steps selectable
- Exposure settings : Auto, Program Auto (A) (with Program Shift), Shutter priority (S), Aperture priority (A), Manual (M)
- Focus Area : Wide (Auto, up to 9 areas), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
- Focus Points : 9 points + 10 assist focus points (local areas,selection with the multi-selector)
- Focus Sensitivity : 0 EV to +18 EV(at ISO100 equivalent)
- Focus System : TTL phase detection system
- ISO : Auto, selectable 100 to 6400 (in 1/3 EV steps)
- Metering : TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
- Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Auto Exposure Lock (AEL button)
- Metering Sensitivity : 0 EV to 20 EV (+2 EV to +20EV with Spot metering), (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)
- White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Viewfinder
- Diopter Adjustment : -1m -1
- Eye relief : Approx. 20 mm from the eyepiece
- Field of View : 98%
- Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen
- Magnification : 0.74x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
- Type : Fixed eye-level system with optical glass pentaprism
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Flash
- Flash Compensation : ±3 EV (in 1/3EV, 1/2EV steps selectable)
- Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
- Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless (with Flash HVL-F58AM, HVL-F42AM, HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
- Type : No pop-up flash. Hot shoe compatible with Sony α system flash.
Inputs and Outputs
- HD Output : Yes (w/ optional HDMI cable)
- Memory Card Slot : Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media Compact Flash memory card
- Tripod Mount : Yes, 1/4"-20
- USB Port(s) : Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
In the Box
- Video Cable
- Body cap
- NOTE: No Memory media is included.
- M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
- USB Cable
- Accessory shoe cap
- NOTE: No lens included
- Battery Charger w/cord (BC-VM10)
- Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
- Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
α (alpha) Digital SLR Lenses & Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Flash for α DSLR Cameras
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REFURBISHED - 2.0X G-Series Tele-converter Lens
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REFURBISHED - 50mm f/1.4 Lens
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REFURBISHED - HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash
$336.99
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REFURBISHED - 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-50M28 - 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
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REFURBISHED - 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
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Cases
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Messenger Bag
$99.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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System Carrying Case
$84.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$104.99
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Alpha Designer Tote Bag
$159.99
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System Carrying Case
$54.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$124.99
Eyepiece Accessories
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Eyepiece Cup
$9.99
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Magnifier
$79.99
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Angle Finder
$199.99
Zoom Lenses
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DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$199.99
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75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$249.99
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28-75mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$
Fixed Focal Length Lenses
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50mm f/1.4 Lens
$369.99
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35mm f/1.4 G-Series Wide-Angle Lens
$1369.99
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20mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$599.99
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16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$849.99
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135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens
$1249.99
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28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$269.99
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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
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300mm f/2.8 G-Series Telephoto Lens
$6299.99
LCD Screen Protectors
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LCD Protective Cover
$16.99
Vertical Grip
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Vertical Grip for α900
$379.99
Eyepiece Correctors
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -4
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -3
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +3
$14.99
Macro Lenses
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50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$479.99
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100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$679.99
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30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$199.99
Straps
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Shoulder Strap
$29.99
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α Shoulder Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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α Strap
$29.99
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Shoulder Strap
$54.99
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Shoulder Strap
$29.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Leather Shoulder Strap
$34.99
Carl Zeiss® Lenses
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Carl Zeiss® 24-70mm f2.8 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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Carl Zeiss® 85mm f/1.4 Telephoto Lens
$1369.99
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Carl Zeiss® 135mm f/1.8 Lens
$1479.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$79.99
Flashes & Flash Accessories
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Macro Twin Flash Kit
$749.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$499.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$299.99
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α Ring Light
$349.99
G Series Lenses
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70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$849.99
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70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1799.99
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70-400mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
Teleconverter Lenses
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2.0x Teleconverter Lens
$479.99
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1.4x Teleconverter Lens
$479.99
Lens Caps
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
Power
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$69.99
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Adapter and Battery Charger
$149.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Remote Commanders
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Remote Commander
$29.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.7 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 3 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
3 of 3 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 10, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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A850 Full Frame at Best Price
Pros: Price, Full Frame, Compatability,
Cons: Have to order screen protecter, different file format and had to upgrade to CS4
Been wanting full frame, bit could not afford it. A850 is the right camera for the us. Great shots that are perfect. Black cat hair detail is perfect. Almost no reason to take it off "Program" mode except for those special pics. Sony, Need to work on reducing the lens prices. I was worried when Sony bought Minolta, but they did a great thing by designing this camera.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Pgunschmidt (Shallowater Texas)
Date: Nov 2, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Best camera ever
Pros: Excelent pictures, ease of use,
Cons: None
I have a Sony a100 and it took pretty decient pictures for a 10 MP camera but I always wanted a A900 with all the bells and whistles but when the a850 came out with just 3 frames per secont instead of 5 and a reduced price of $1999.00 I could not turn it down and I could not be happier with this camera, it is so easy to adjust the settings and you can even have 3 memory settings that you set whatever you want and you can recall them when you want, this camera is amazing and it takes great pictures with a Minolta lens 70 to 300, when I get my Zeis lens in I will see what else it can do and let you know.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Kentlyn
Date: Oct 28, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Wow!
Pros: beautiful photos, fast and sharp focusing
Even though I have only played around with my new camera for 2 hours, I can already tell it was an excellent investment. I upgraded from the a350 to the a850 (which is quite a large jump) and I am amazed at the quality difference between an amateur and pro camera. I was a little hesitant because of other reviews saying how big and heavy it is, but I can honestly say that I am pleasantly surprised at how comfortably it fits in my very small hands. I currently have my Zeiss 2.8 24-70 on it and while it is heavy, using my hand grip takes the brunt of the weight off my hand and fingers and lets my arm carry most of the weight (I highly recomment using the Sony hand grip!) I did a few image tests for noise, and while there is noticable noise at ISO 3200, it is so much better than what I am used to with the a350. Rarely do I use my ISO that high, but it will be nice to know I can count on the higher ISOs to perform well. While I still have a lot to play with and figure out with the a850, so far I am very impressed.
- World’s highest as of September 2008
- Viewable area, measured diagonally.
- HD viewing requires HDMI™ cable and HDMI™ compatible HDTV (both sold separately). PhotoTV HD viewing requires PhotoTV HD capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV (sold separately).
- Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista®. Not supported by Mac OS.
- When a DT lens is mounted, images are automatically cropped to the APS-C size, regardless of the APS-C size capture setting. Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the field are darkened and the camera does not meet the primary AE performance standard.
- Performance not guaranteed with lenses produced by other manufacturers.
- Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
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