Sony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera with 16-105mm Lens. A unique combination of superb picture quality, quick response, creative shooting and sensational viewing make the Sony Alpha 700 DSLR a superior value for serious photo enthusiasts. Its newly designed Exmor CMOS image sensor captures 12.24-megapixel resolution with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion. Advanced performance features include continuous shooting at 5 frames per second, an 11-point center dual cross AF system with f2.8 sensor for enhanced precision, and the Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization system that works to minimize blur with every lens you use. For sensational viewing, there’s a photo-quality 3.0-inch LCD screen and direct HDMI output to Sony Bravia HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens — and Sony puts all this together in a rugged magnesium-alloy body.
The Sony Alpha 700 is a true professional grade digital SLR, built to similar exacting standards as those from its key competitors; Canon and Nikon. While the camera reminds me most of an updgraded version of late, lamented Minolta Maxxum flagship professional digital SLR cameras, there are ample new features built within the camera that demonstrate Sony’s commitment to technical innovation, beginning with the built-in image stabilizer.
Product Features
- 12.24-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size prints
- Kit includes 16-105mm lens
- In-camera image stabilization and anti-dust vibration systems; Eye-Start Autofocus system
- 3-inch LCD display; 11-point autofocus system; 40-segment multi-pattern honeycomb metering
- Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo cards
Technical Details
- Color: Black
- Imaging device: APS Exmor sensor, RGB primary color filter
- Effective pixels: 12.24 megapixels
- Blonz engine: Yes, with dynamic range optimizer (DRO)
- DRO modes: Off, standard, advanced auto, advanced manual, advanced 3-frame bracketing
- Lens type: Zoom
- Focal length: 16 to 105mm
- LCD: 3-inch TFT with Clear Photo design
- LCD resolution: 921,000 pixels
- Microphone: No
- Viewfinder: Optical TTL
- Magnification: 0.9x
- Coverage: 95 percent
- White balance: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash
- Self-timer: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, off
- Burst mode: Selectable high (5 fps), low (3 fps); JPEG standard/fine: unlimited to capacity of media; JPEG extra fine: 8; cRAW (compressed): 24; cRAW+JPEG: 12; RAW: 17; RAW+JPEG: 11
- Color modes: Standard, vivid, neutral, Adobe RGB, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn, black and white, sepia
- Red-eye reduction: Yes
- Memory Stick Pro media compatibility: Tested to support up to 8 GB capacity
- Scene modes: Portrait, landscape, macro, sports, sunset, night view, portrait
- Movie mode: N/A
- AF illuminator light: Yes
- Multi-pattern measuring: 40-segment honeycomb pattern, multi-segment, center-weighted, spot
- Histogram display: Yes, RGB (playback only)
- Video output: NTSC/PAL selectable
- USB port: USB 2.0 high speed
- Flash modes: Manual pop-up, auto, fill flash, rear flash sync, wireless off camera flash
- Shutter speed: 30 to 1/8,000 of a second
- EV compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps
- ISO: Auto, 160/200/400/800/1,600/3,200/4,000/5,000/6,400
- Lens type: Interchangeable A-mount
- Multi-point focus: 11 area, 11 line, 5 center twin-cross lines
- Auto focus: TTL phase detection
- Other focus features: Wide focus area (auto, 11 areas), spot focus, local focus (11 selectable areas)
- Exposure options: Manual, aperture priority, shutter priority
- Battery type: Lithium-ion
- Battery capacity: Approximately 650 pictures
- Item width: 5.6 inches
- Item height: 4.1 inches
- Item depth: 3.1 inches
- Item weight: 24.1 ounces
