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The a700 dSLR (that "a" is the Greek letter alpha)
features a 12.24 megapixel Exmor™ CMOS sensor, Sony's "Creative Style modes", high-speed shooting, Super
SteadyShot® image stabilization, Eye-Start® Autofocus system and Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology to
provide the photographer abundant new technology packed into a familiar, durable, magnesium alloy body
that is dust and moisture resistant.
The alpha 700 accepts Minolta a-mount lenses, Sony's “G” Series lenses with motorized auto focusing and
Sony's wide-aperture zoom lenses. A new APS-C size, CMOS imager with on-chip noise-canceling provides the quality you need
to make the most of all those high-performance lenses. Sony’s line of accessories include a new vertical grip. Equipped with
buttons and switches to control most functions, it offers the same ease of operation as when
shooting vertically. It even houses two InfoLithium® batteries. And you can choose from a long list professional-quality flash units and
system accessories to suit every photographic requirement.
Sony's Super SteadyShot® stabilization technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit
from automatic blur reduction. This technology can facilitate sharper images even in lower light
or hand-held shots that would normally require a tripod. And the 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern
measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions.
The alpha 700 uses the Sony Bionz™ Image Processor. Utilizing hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry, Bionz improves
camera response time, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing and prolongs battery life.
The combination of the Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers to
prevent mirror bounce all enable the alpha 700 to capture scenes at 3 - 5 fps,
even shooting at full 12 megapixel resolution. Sony has optimized the Bionz processor to quickly process picture information
and reduce noise in the RAW data stage, before final image compression and encoding. The results are high-resolution, detailed
images with rich tonal reproduction.
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 alpha 700 utilizes both a static-free anti-dust coating on the imager's filter and a anti-dust vibration system
that automatically shakes the sensor to dislodge dust each time the camera is turned off.
The a700 uses Memory Stick Duo™ media cards compatible with the Memory Stick PRO-HG™ high-speed data transfer standard,
and CompactFlash™ Type I/II media cards. The memory slots are compatible with the Ultra Direct Memory Access standard for up
to 300x write speeds. Sony has introduced new 300x high-speed CompactFlash™ memory cards, ideal for high-end photographers
requiring fast write speeds. The new models, available in 2GB or 8GB capacity, expand Sony’s current line of CompactFlash cards
that also include 66X and 133X speeds, with capacities ranging from 1GB to 4GB.
On the subject of image preview, Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony has said “We ... expect that this new camera will
re-define the post-capture experience with HDMI™ output for high-quality playback of images on high-definition televisions.” Imagine viewing
your 12 megapixel images in full resolution on a HDTV! You don't have to wait, Sony provides this ability right now. You can even
use the included Wireless Remote.
The DSLR-A700 camera body's MSRP is $1,399.99.
In the box:
NOTE: No Memory Stick media is included.
The DSLR-A700 camera body MSRP is US$1,399.99. The DSLR-A700K kit with an 18-70 mm lens is available for about $1,500.
See our buy box for current pricing
and online vendors.
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US visitors Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera - Body Only (12.24MP, 4288x2856, CF/MS Duo/MS PRO Duo Card Slot) |
UK visitors DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Body Only
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Sony dSLR alpha 700 Specifications
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