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Sony A850 discontinued...
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edwardkaraa
New member
This model has been discontinued for almost a year. It kept on selling until stocks are exhausted. It hasn't been available in this part of the world for quite a while now. Next question: when will be the turn of the A900? 
ken_vs_ryu
Member
No wonder the prices have held up in the used market.
edwardkaraa
New member
It's going to be more like 35mp. The problem is that all manufacturers are racing to give us stuff we don't really need. I'm very happy with the A900 and can keep on using it for years. I really would like them to concentrate on stuff like sensor image quality, decreasing sample variations, dealing with front/back focusing whether caused by body, lens, or both, larger AF sensor area that corresponds better to the rule of thirds.
I do not need iso higher than 6400, huge mp counts, video, live view, gps, alarm clock, Internet browser, espresso machine... Etc. If they could concentrate on the above mentioned issues instead, areas where I feel important improvements can be done, I would be more than happy.
kit laughlin
Subscriber Member
Yes, that's a funny thing Edward: I did a model shoot for a brochure on the weekend and, somehow, the images were fantastic!
And I agree with all of your points, too, and 6400 ISO (like the D700) would be great. I love the fact that the A850 is a simple camera rather than a computer.
And I agree with all of your points, too, and 6400 ISO (like the D700) would be great. I love the fact that the A850 is a simple camera rather than a computer.
picman
Member
Which is exactly how I feel and is the reason why I took the bold step of getting another A900, tucked safely away, just in case something dramatic happens to my first one
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
I like mine a lot but may have to sell it for other purchases so does this mean more value. LOL
davemillier
Member
Hi Jono
So should I sell my 5D and lenses and buy an 850 before they are all gone (I have a Minolta 50mm f1,4 MD !)
So should I sell my 5D and lenses and buy an 850 before they are all gone (I have a Minolta 50mm f1,4 MD !)
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Mine will most likely be up for sale. Let me know
Jan Brittenson
Senior Subscriber Member
Great camera - love it. If the A900 is replaced with an EVF I suspect the OVF cameras will creep up in value, since then the only alternatives to a used 900/850 will be the D3X or 5D2. And those are of no use if you have a cabinet full of Sony/Minolta glass...
jonoslack
Active member
almost certainly (I would) . . . . but don't blame me if you don't like it!
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
I honestly don't like the alternatives in any flavor.
Lonnie Utah
New member
Everyone here is making the assumption that the EVF will be terrible. This is not something we know at all. If the specs on the A77 are correct, the EVF will be like no EVF we've ever seen. Just for perspective, the 3mp viewfinder of the A77 will have more resolution than the HD tv in your living room. I'm sure that the next FF offering even with evf will be something close to "real life" resolution....
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jcoffin
Guest
I think there are two points to keep in mind. First of all, there's an immense gap between "terrible", and "as good as the A900 viewfinder".
Second, it's not entirely about spatial resolution. There are also issues like response speed, color accuracy, etc.
That's not to say that I think it's impossible for an EVF to ever match an OVF -- but it is to say that 3MP alone doesn't guarantee that it'll be an improvement (or even anywhere close to as good). It might well be -- Sony certainly did a fine job in designing the 900 -- but it's not anywhere close to guaranteed (their current EVF cameras hardly seem like they even came from the same planet as the 900, not to mention the same company).
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