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A850 or ?

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Jjcra

Guest
Okay I have been saving for a long time to reach this point were I now can buy the 850 or 900. I am wanting it for studio and product shooting.
Now I am wondering if I should wait for the A7xx or continue on the road of a 850/900. I also was thinking of just hanging on to my 700 and get some nice glass.
Any advice for those using the 850/900 on a pro level or if anyone has a gently used one wanting to part with
 
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Jjcra

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Thanks for responding.
Personally I do not care about or want video or live view.
 

Lonnie Utah

New member
What type of shooting do you do? Do you need FF or would the FL increase of a crop sensor benefit you? As Doug said, do you need the extra megapixels? If you are doing mostly studio work and don't need 5fps, I would save my money and buy the A850, and put the cost savings toward something like the 85mm f/1.4 (if you don't already have one). If the A55 is any indication, the a850 will most likely work better with flash setups than a SLT EVF A77. The trade off will be high ISO (1600+) noise, but I can't imagine this will be an issue in a studio situation.
 

roweraay

New member
Ok I just ordered the 850, I'm on cloud nine now lol
A fellow Minnesotan ! Yes, you will be a very happy camper with the 850. I bought the A900 when it was first released (Oct 2008) but if I were buying today, I would go with the A850, since my style of shooting don't ever need 5FPS and I can live with the 98% VF of the A850 vs the 100% of the A900.
 
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Jjcra

Guest
Thanks roweraay

Yes Minnesota, I am not to thrilled here today though 12" of the white crap and more coming today :(

Are you near the twin cities?
 

roweraay

New member
Thanks roweraay

Yes Minnesota, I am not to thrilled here today though 12" of the white crap and more coming today :(

Are you near the twin cities?
In one of the suburbs. Yes, I did not enjoy clearing my driveway today morning. Seems like there is more of it on the way today !
 
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Jjcra

Guest
LOL I agree. I hope it's over now. Lets get onto those beautiful green colors Minolta loves so well
By the way I am in Farmington.
 
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