Sony Alpha A850 Review 2025: Part II
December 2025, Carl Garrard
Welcome to part II of my Sony Alpha A850 review! I appreciate the patient readership, I mean, it's
only been twelve years since I wrote the first part. So much has changed in the photo industry since way back when. From the dominant rise of smartphones and it instant gratification virus, to the mirrorless gear craze, both have seemingly become more prevalent than fundamental stills photography. Let's face it, the average persons pocket camera and confidant is the smart phone these days and traditional cameras seem nearly extinct on the streets. Where the fundamental photography community is headed in the future... well I really have
no clue. But for those who that have discovered photography as it has been traditionally taught, as it
can be mastered, I think they at least understand that there is something very special that contrasts the 'instant gratif' and gear obsession craze we see today. Stills photography as a craft or as a profession is in stark contrast to what that can offer.
Fundamental photography is exactly that, more fun, more engaging, and also more rewarding.
