Νέα Sony a850 dSLR

H Sony ανακοίνωσε ένα νέο κορυφαίο μοντέλο στην σειρά α (alpha) των dSLR ψηφιακών μηχανών της εταιρείας. Πρόκειται για την Sony α850 (ή alpha 850), η οποία βρίσκεται ένα σκαλί κάτω από το κορυφαίο μοντέλο α900 της εταιρειας.

Η νέα DSLR-A850 της Sony μοιάζει σαν μία "κομμένη" έκδοση της α900 και διαθέτει αισθητήρα 35mm full-frame 24,6Megapixels τύπου Exmor CMOS ενώ επιπλέον ενσωματώνει dual BIONZ επεξεργαστές και οθόνη 3,0 ιντσών Xtra Fine. Ακόμα διαθέτει το σύστημα σταθεροποίησης SteadyShot INSIDE, ιδιαίτερα φωτεινό πενταπρισματικό σκόπευτρο και σύστημα αυτόματης εστίασης 9 σημείων.

Φυσικά προσφέρεται τεχνολογία Anti-Dust ενώ είναι ανθεκτική στην σκόνη και στην υγρασία ( Moisture/dust-resistant design).

Η Sony DSLR-A850 υποστηρίζει κάρτες μνήμης CompactFlash και Memory Stick (Duo, Pro Duo και Pro-HG Duo) και θύρα HDMI.

Οι προδιαγραφές της (στην Αγγλική γλώσσα) είναι οι παρακάτω:

Προδιαγραφές:

• 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)

LCD Display

• Brightness Control : ±5 steps manual
• Coverage : 100% (Playback)
• Type : 3" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)

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 pictures
• 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
• 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 Ports : Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed