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Sony unveils new DSLR & Lens

本帖最後由 siumaibb 於 2009-8-27 09:19 編輯

A850 - Entry Level FF Camera, MSRP US$2000 only!

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09082705sonya850.asp

Sony unveiled its second full-frame digital SLR in the shape of DSLR-A850. It offers almost all features of the company's flagship full frame DSLR A900, but at a more affordable price. It is built around the same 24.6MP CMOS sensor and incorporates A900's 3.0 inch 921k LCD, sensor-shift image-stabilization and Dual Bionz processors. The only compromise is a 98% viewfinder coverage against A900's 100% and slower continuous shooting. To complement the A850, Sony has also announced a mid-priced 28-75mm constant F2.8 SAM lens to fit with the A850's affordable full-frame ethos. The A850 will start shipping from September 2009 with the 28-75mm lens available from November 2009.

    *  Full-frame 24.6 effective megapixel Exmor™ CMOS sensor and dual BIONZ processors for detail-packed, low-noise images with high sensitivity up to ISO 6400 (with expanded ISO range)
    * Bright optical glass pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage
    * SteadyShot INSIDE™ offers up to 4.0 steps anti-shake performance with all lenses
    * Photo quality (921k dot) 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD
    * Fast, high-accuracy 9-point AF with 10 focus assist points


A500 & A550

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09082704sonya550a500.asp
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sonydslra550/ <- A550 Hands-on review

Sony has also added to its consumer-level DSLR range, with the A500 and A550 taking the count to five cameras. The DSLR-A550 and DSLR-A500 digital SLRs are based around new CMOS sensors and add a manual focus confirmation live view mode using the main imaging sensor, in addition to Sony's secondary-sensor Quick AF live view system. Both cameras feature Sony's better noise reduction, include an Auto HDR mode and offer sensitivity of up to ISO 12800. The 14.2 MP A550 features a high resolution 921k dot 3" tilt-angle LCD, while the 12.3 MP A500 comes with a 230k dot resolution 3"tilt-angle LCD.

    *  New 12.3/14.2 effective megapixel (A500/A550) CMOS sensor and new enhanced BIONZ processor for detail-packed, low-noise images with high sensitivity up to ISO 12800
    * High-speed continuous shooting up to 5fps (with optical viewfinder) and 7fps in Speed Priority mode (A550 only)
    * Enhanced Quick AF Live View captures fast-moving action, with Face Detection for beautiful portraits
    * 180º tilt-angle 3” Xtra Fine LCD (A550) and intuitive new interface for clear, simple shooting
    * Manual Focus Check Live View mode for precise, convenient adjustment of focus and composition
    * Auto HDR mode for high dynamic range exposures
    * Class-leading shooting stamina (1,000 shots - A500)
    * HDMI™ output and BRAVIA™ Sync for control from TV remote


28-75mm F2.8 SAM lens - A rebadged Tamron...US$800...not that cheap.....

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09082702sam28mm75mmlens.asp

Sony has released a full-frame 28-75mm F2.8 SAM lens to accompany its new Alpha DSLR-A850 digital SLR. The constant F2.8 lens offers a less expensive alternative to the Sony Zeiss 24-70mm F2.8 ZA for A850 and A900 owners looks for a fast standard zoom. Construction is made up of 14 elements in 16 groups, including four aspherical elements. It features the SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) in-lens autofocus technology, rather than the SSM system used in the ZA lens. Priced approximately at around $800 USD, it will start shipping from November 2009.




A850 - Look just like the A900


A550 - with Sony new SLR look



28-80 F2.8 SAM

forgot to say, all 3 new cameras have NO VIDEO capability. I think sony still wants their customer to buy their HandyCams....

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man $800 for the lens...so CHEAP!

Why entry level needs 25MP?????  I guess the "targeted buyers" just want more MP...LOL.

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Yeah ... again .. SONY really "SHOW HAND"  

Poor Man FF ...  that 24MP sensor already worth more then $2K la..  ( D3X is $4K more then D3 )

Aiya .. SB ..  as you said .. ENTRY buyer ..  rather then MP .. they dont know other la..

What will be the target buyer?  DSLR user who can tell people they are using a 24MP camera ...

This is what usually the FIRST question people ask me .. when they see me taking pic-->such as:


Nice camera, how many MP?

Nice camera, how much?


People wont ask " is it weather proof ? is it 100% view finder? is it 1/200 syn or 1/250 syn? is it good for low light AF ?? "

Funny that Canon is going the other way, look at the new G11, more target to "experienced" DC user ....

Anyway, since it is a SONY, it won't sell well in here anyway ..  but will sell tons in Mainland!

When I first saw $800 price tag for a F2.8 lens ..  I was "WOW" .. but then, it is a tamron .... ( which is a good lens as well )

Now ...  question ..  same price ..  D300s ....    tough tough ..  if Nikon better know how to make sensor themself ..

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man $800 for the lens...so CHEAP!

Why entry level needs 25MP?????  I guess the "targeted buyers" just want more MP...LOL.
shutterbug 發表於 2009-8-27 11:34


I have the same question before but my gf told me, entry level for Toyota is Yaris but entry level for Ferrari is F430 so it depends on how you interpret Entry Level. Actually the A850 is not a bad camera for that price.

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A850 is bargain tim la... Sony probably charges Nikon $2K for the sensor alone!

I guess same as PS3, Sony is not making money on the body, but games.

Now Sony has the very best sensor, very best optic, good flash system ..  next question is,
how about the buyer?

( by the way, the entry level Ferrari now, is the California! )

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