Sony alpha A850

Sony announces free DSLR-A900/A850 firmware upgrade

Creative shooting enhancements for full-frame α cameras

A free firmware upgrade refines shooting responses and creative options with the α900 and α850 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras by Sony.

All new and existing customers are advised to install the upgrade that’s available for download from the ‘Support’ area of the Sony web site.

Autofocus is quicker and more responsive than ever, thanks to improved AF motor control and smarter distance detection of out-of-focus objects.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“In terms of image quality, the A850 is also hard to find fault with. The resolution is jaw-dropping, the dynamic range is fantastic, the tonality is great and the colours are pleasing.”

We’ve added another Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

You can read the Sony A850 Review at: PhotographyBLOG

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“Sony has created a professional grade dSLR model that challenges the competition with [...] a full frame dSLR with image quality and resolution rivalling far more expensive camera models.”

We’ve added another Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

You can read the Sony A850 Review at: Steve’s Digicams.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“The A850 is [...] a no-nonsense photographer’s camera that delivers excellent image quality at base ISO but cannot quite keep up with the competition at higher sensitivities.”

This is without doubt the shortest, “quickest” review we’ve probably ever read from DPReview pertaining to a prosumer level DSLR, and these ‘Quick Reviews’ are slated to become a norm at DPReview.

We’ve added another Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

You can read the Sony A850 Review at: DPReview.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“The A850 [...] is currently the most affordable option for photographers who want a high resolution, full-frame camera.”

We have added another Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

You can read the full Sony A850 Review at: DigitalCameraReview.

The Online Photographer has chosen a different tack in awarding its top award for the best cameras of 2009. It asked 2009 contributors to mention their favorite camera of 2009.

Not surprisingly, the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GF1, the Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) cameras [aka "mirrorless" DSLRs], were two favorites for their compactness and light weight as compared to a DSLR.

Other winners: Panasonic GH1, Pentax K-x, Leica M9 and Sony A850. Oh, and the Fujifilm GF670 / Voigtlaender Bessa III 120-roll film camera [FOMC]?

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“The Sony A850 is an absolute bargain … [and] it’s not lacking a single important feature.”

Photocrati has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check], a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

[ Read the Sony A850 Review at: Photocrati ]

Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with optional battery grip

“The Sony A850 makes high-quality digital photography more accessible to an even broader public.”

LetsGoDigital has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [QuickPrice Check], a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Shake Technology, 3.0-in. LCD (921K dots), Continuous Shooting 3fps. There’s no Live View and no video capability.

[ Read the Sony A850 Review at: LetsGoDigital ]