Sony Alpha A700


Alpha A700
at a glance
4288 x 2856



3.0" lcd screen

CF I/II, MS (Pro) Duo

NP-FM500H Lithium-ion

Sony Alpha A700 review summary


camera date	Oct 07
pixels / class	13.0M	SLR digital camera

overall rating		16 reviews
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ease of use
camera body
digital features		no live view
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Sony Alpha A700 specifications

lens / zoom	Sony Alpha, Minolta A
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	40 segment, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 6 presets, color temperature, custom
shutter	auto \| manual / 30s - 1/8000s, B
exposure	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3 EV or 0.5 EV steps
flash / mode	pop-up - 3 modes, slow sync, red eye reduction / GN 12 (iso 100, meters)
viewfinder	ttl optical
iso ratings	100 - 3200 (6400)
image size	4288x2856 / 4272x2848 / 3104x2064 / 2128x1424
image format	raw, jpeg (exif 2.21)
image compr.	fine, standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 10s, 2s
video options
audio options
connectivity	usb 2 (hi-speed) / video (NTSC/PAL)
storage	CF I/II, MS Duo / MS Pro Duo and MS Pro HG
platform
extra features	CMOS sensor 23.5mm x 15.6mm sensor image stabilization sensor dust removal histogram display PictBridge compliant


Sony Alpha A700 links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
16Feb09	Sony Alpha A700 review update at dpreview
29May08	Sony Alpha A700 review at photo.net
26Feb08	Sony Alpha A700 review at Quesabesde (es)
17Jan08	Sony Alpha A700 review at PhoyographyBLOG
02Dec07	Sony Alpha A700 preview at DCResource
14Nov07	Sony Alpha A700 review at Megapixel.net
14Nov07	Sony Alpha A700 review at Megapixel (fr)
09Nov07	Sony Alpha A700 review at TrustedReviews
10Oct07	Sony Alpha A700 review at Steves-digicams
Introductions, previews and other reviews
18Aug09	The DSLR group test reviews at ePHOTOzine
08Feb08	Sony Alpha A700 review at PhotoWorld (de)
31Dec07	Sony Alpha A700 review at digitalkamera (de)
05Dec07	Sony Alpha A700 field report at Luminous-landscape
07Nov07	Sony Alpha A700 review at CameraLabs
20Sep07	Sony Alpha A700 preview at Imaging-resource
09Sep07	Sony Alpha A700 DSLR hands at DP-Now
News, guides, hints & tips
19Sep08	Sony A700 dSLR firmware update version 4
09Sep07	Sony UK introduces the Sony A700 (at photo-i)
06Sep07	Sony Alpha A700 dSLR press release
Forum discussions
	dpreview.com Sony Talk Forum
	imaging-resource.com Sony Forum
	steves-digicams.com Sony Forum
	Who can help me with this camera

Sony Alpha A700 announcement clippings

Sony is expanding its a (Alpha) digital SLR system with the introduction of the DSLR-A700 camera, which is aimed at photo enthusiasts or serious photo hobbyists.

The new model features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction common to enthusiast-class DSLR cameras.

A newly developed, auto-focus system features 11 wide-area sensors, including a center dual cross sensor comprised of two horizontal and two vertical line sensors for exceptional AF precision. An F2.8 line sensor leverages the brightness of fast aperture lenses for even greater precision.

The large, bright, viewfinder uses a precision-ground optical glass pentaprism and a high refractive index eyepiece lens to provide 0.9x viewfinder magnification and 95 percent frame coverage. Manual focusing is aided by an interchangeable spherical acute matte focusing screen.

Like Sony's mainstream DSLR-A100 model, the new A700 unit incorporates Super SteadyShot® Inside image stabilization in the camera body and is compatible with most Minolta Maxxum® mount lenses in addition to Sony lenses.