Sony Alpha 850

Zitat: Best Value The price is incredible, however performance issues and failure to match competition´s specs lets it down

Zitat: Pros: + Superb Pro Level Build Quality with Weather Sealing + Very Comfortable size and weight for a body of this caliber + Lower Price point than competing full frame models + Unsurpassed resolution in a dSLR + regardless of price + Superb High Resolution LCD + Very Bright Viewfinder + All Lenses enjoy Body based stabilization + Support for the latest UDMA capable CompactFlash Cards Cons: - Slight higher noise than competing models shooting JPEG - Slower (3fps) frame rate compared to higher priced dSLR models - Not as many AF points as some Pro Grade cameras Sony has created a professional grade dSLR model that challenges the competition with it´s $1999.95 price point for a full frame dSLR, with image quality and resolution rivalling far more expensive camera models. If you want the highest resolution possible for larger prints, combined with best possible image quality without mortgaging your home, you´ll want to consider the Sony A850.

Zitat: Die Alpha 850 kann den hausinternen Vergleich für sich entscheiden. Verglichen mit der 5D Mark II und der D700 landet sie bei Detailwiedergabe und Rauschen auf dem dritten Platz. Sorfältige Belichtung und Nachbearbeitung in Programmen wie Noise Ninja verbessern die Ergebnisse der Alpha 850 bei dieser Empfindlichkeit sichtbar.

Zitat: The big question about the Alpha 850 is why it exists? The only features to separate it from the older Alpha 900 is the slightly reduced viewfinder coverage, lower frame-rate and lack of a remote control/trigger. Everything else is the same, bar the slightly lower price. If you’re prepared to sacrifice the aforementioned features, and work a little slower, then the 850 will reward with some great images, but it would have been nice to find something new. Yes, it’s the most affordable full-frame D-SLR on the market, but it still isn’t quite a match for the Canon EOS 5D MkII or Nikon D700.