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Description:
Express your creativity and shoot like a pro. The Sony DSLR-A700 is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs - with 12.24 Megapixels resolution to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-speed shooting help you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot image stabilization conveniently works with every lens. For improved picture quality and reduced blur, the Eye-Start Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor for phenomenal results. All of this combined with Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology and a rugged magnesium alloy body and you have the ultimate DSLR for serious photo enthusiasts and amateurs alike.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, CompactFlash (CF) Card
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 12.2 Megapixel
Image Stabilization:
Lens Mount: Interchangeable
Weight: 16
Summary
Product Title: Sony alpha DSLR-A700 12.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 4.4 | 17 Reviews
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Product Reviews (17)
Great value for the price
Strengths: super fast auto-focus, fast 5fps continuous shooting, advanced dynamic range adjustment, high 6400 ISO, great image quality, easy to use interface
Weakness: Automatic noise reduction in the RAW, poor indoor white balancing, white balancing apparently changes depending upon shutter speed
This product has already impressed my photo-elitist friends and I am still learning all the ins and outs of this feature-rich camera. I must comment though that the white balancing indoors is less than satisfactory and I have to process most of my pictures that I take with the auto white balancing setting indoors. Custom white balancing resolves this issue though, it is just an extra annoying...
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By time222 - Mar 4, 2008
Sony A700DSLR
Strengths: Easy to get started with. Great feature set. Takes great photos especially in B&W.
Weakness: The documentation isn't very comprehensive. Manual intervention required to ensure you have the right settings to get the perfect shot.
This is my first DSLR and it replaces my Maxxum 7 which had been an excellent film camera. It takes superb photos and I'm happy to see that its every bit as good as its competition. While it doesn't offer live view I find that function overrated (especially in a DSLR) and the various exposure controls mean that you can get a great shot in just about any conditions. That being said the...
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By perryb2 - Jan 14, 2008
Three Months On The Sony A700 Rocks! 100's of Sample Images Here!
Strengths: This is a top quality DSLR that falls just under the $3000-5000 DSLR's in performance and IQ. A serious bargain at US$1300!!!!
Weakness: Battery prices - not to worry...one battery lasts a very long time and the prices will fall.
I have posted a full A700 field review complete with a wide range of lens and ISO performance tests. Hundreds of A700 images to view, many with 100% Crops. Just sit back and enjoy the A700 image slideshows in the larger galleries if you so chose. Don't miss your chance to see the DSLR-A700 in a wide range or real world shooting conditions by visiting my Sony galleries at the link below....
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By Sonolta - Jan 11, 2008
Sony A700 - Wow!
Strengths: FAST! shutter speeds, auto focus with finger on grip or at view finder, 3" high resolution display, quick start time, sturdy build, dual media card support (CF & Duo), A mount support
Weakness: There is a weakness? Haven't found it yet!
I've owned the Konica Minolta 7D, the predecessor to the Sony A700. KM sold their photo business to Sony earlier this year, leading to the development of the A100 and now the A700. I sold my 7D after reading the specs of this camera and handling it in a retail store. I was very impressed. The shutter speeds is amazing! Hard to believe a camera can capture a good quality image that quickly. The...
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By steinyd - Dec 18, 2007
Sony dsl alpha a700 camera
Strengths: Excellent high resolution images, optical lens stablization in camera body for all lenses, many controls on body rather than buried deep in menus, feel comfortable and solidly built.
Weakness: It doesn't have live preview or a top data LCD screen, but I don't feel these hinder my photography.
Two unique features are: The camera can save RAW files in a lossless compressed format. It also has built-in Dynamic Range Optimization which adds detail to the shadows as if a fill flash was used. This is very close to a full professional DSLR rather than a souped-up point-and-shoot amateur camera. It has extensive options that can be tweaked in its menus. I felt very comfortable using it and am...
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By jerrydf - Dec 18, 2007