Sony Alpha A700 review
Review Date : 4th December 2007
Sony DSLR-A700
Price: £999.00
The 12.25-megapixel Sony Alpha A700 is the second digital SLR the Japanese electronics giant has launched and is aimed at the serious enthusiast.
Pros
Fun to use, great handling, nice features, good images
Cons
Top-plate buttons are fiddly, not much else
| Design | 18/20 |
| Image Quality | 18/20 |
| Performance | 18/20 |
| Value | 18/20 |
| Features | 19/20 |
| Score | 91% |
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Introduction
In 2006 Sony launched the mid-range Alpha A100 to much fanfare, although in truth the camera was really a Konica Minolta 5D with a few new features. So it’s been with bated breath and ever-rising impatience that we’ve waited for the next model, especially given Sony’s stated desire to challenge Nikon and Canon’s dominance of the DSLR market.
The first hint of what what was to follow came with the company’s announcement of its commitment to CMOS sensor development, followed by the announcement of a new sensor, with a potential burst rate of 10.39fps, built on CMOS technology.
And now we have the outcome – the Sony Alpha 700 – a camera built to semi-pro specifications, with a host of new and improved features. Do Canon and Nikon have anything to worry about?
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Add your reviewMay 07 21:43
Simon Taurins
Just recently purchased from Chas Norman cameras in Tunbridge Wells. Excellent guidance on purchase and really pleased with product. Really easy to use, robust product with top quality feel, great photos, intuitive systems. Chose the 18-200 lens. Upgraded from my 15 year old Canon EOS.