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Last Updated: 09/16/2009
DSLR-A850
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
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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)
Convenience
Self Timer:
Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds with mirror-
up function)
Burst Mode:
3 fps max
Anti-dust function:
Charge protection coating on
low pass filter and image-sensor shift
mechanism
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
Yes, via HDMI with compatible
BRAVIA HDTV
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
User Interface:
Easy-to-read Graphic Display and
on-screen Help Guide
User-friendly function menu
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s):
Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
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
LCD Display
Brightness Control:
±5 steps manual
Coverage:
100% (Playback)
Type:
3" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)
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.
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
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 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
Power
Battery Type:
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
battery
Battery Capacity:
7.2V, CIPA standard: approx.
880 pictures
Number of Shots:
Approx. 880 shots (CIPA
standard)
Software
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)
3
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows 2000
Professional SP4
Windows XP* SP3
Windows Vista** SP1
Mac OS X(v10.1.3-v10.5)
Processor
BIONZ™ Engine:
Dual BIONZ™ processors
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40
degrees C)
Dimensions
Weight:
Approx. 1lb-14oz (850g) without battery,
memory card, accessories
Measurements:
(WHD) 6-1/8” x 4-5/8” x 3-
1/4” (156.3 x 116.9 x 81.9mm) (excl.
protrusions)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
Battery Charger w/cord (BC-VM10)
Video Cable
USB Cable
Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote
Commander clip
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
NOTE: No Memory media is included.
NOTE: No lens included
Optional Accessories
HVL-F20AM External Flash
NP-FH50AM Rechargeable Battery
UPC Code:
27242772410
1. World’s highest as of September 2008
2. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
3. HD viewing requires HDMI™ cable and HDMI™ compatible HDTV (both
sold separately). PhotoTV HD viewing requires PhotoTV HD capable
Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV (sold separately).
4. Requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP
SP2, or Windows Vista®. Not supported by Mac OS.
5. 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.
6. Performance not guaranteed with lenses produced by other
manufacturers.
7. Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary
based on camera settings and conditions of use.
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony,
α
, BIONZ, BRAVIA,
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Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, InfoLITHIUM, HDNA, and Stamina,
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