Sony Alpha a700 review
Full specification for Sony Alpha a700
| Sensor | 23.5 x 15.7mm APS-C CMOS with 12.2MP eff |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 4288 x 2856, 4272 x 2848, 3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424 |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.5 |
| Lens Mount | Alpha |
| File Format | Raw, JPEG, cRAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Compression | RAW, RAW+JPEG, cRAW, cRAW+JEPG, Standard (JPEG), Fine (JPEG), Extra Fine (JPEG) |
| ISO | ISO100 - 3200 equivalent, ISO numbers up to ISO6400 can be set as expanded ISO range |
| Shutter Speeds | 30-1/8000sec, Bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, Continuous 5fps |
| Viewfinder Type | Fixed eye-level system with glass pentaprism |
| Field of View | 95% coverage |
| LCD | 3inch Xtra Fine with hybrid technology 921k dot resolution |
| Live Mode | No |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | No |
| Dust Reduction | Dual anti-dust system protects sensor during lens exchange |
| Focusing Modes | 11 area selectable AF, MF, predictive tracking AF |
| Exposure Modes | MASP, Auto, Sc |
| Metering System | 40 segment, CW, spot |
| Exposure Comp | YES (+/-3.0 EV, 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps). AE Bracketing - With 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV / 0.7 EV increments, 3 or 5 frames; (in "Drive mode setting") |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB , creative modes |
| White Balance | Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash |
| White Balance Bracket | 3 frames, Selectable 2 steps |
| Colour Temp Control | 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation |
| DoF Prview | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Pop-up GN 12m, PC socket |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250 |
| PC Socket | Yes |
| Cable Release | Wired: with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM. Wireless: with included remote control |
| Memory Card | Dual CF and Memory Stick Duo slot. Compatible CF Type I / II / MicroDrive; MS Duo / MS Pro Duo and MS-PRO HG |
| Power | Lithium Info |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7mm |
| Weight | 79.7g |
| Other | - |
| AF Points | 11 points with central Dual-Cross sensor and F2.8 type sensor |
Manufacturer website: Sony
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February 07 19:48
Bob Woodworth
Makes you wonder why Sony ditched it when you see the reveiws. Maybe it was to expensive to produce at the price. I had my D90 stolen just before Christmas & decided to go for the discontinued A700 - I'm getting a bit fed up with all the gimicks on newer models. Don't want video/live veiw or a little screen on top crammed with info I can't read.
May 21 15:29
Peter Bower
I think Sony are the brand to watch as they are bent on very high end products that are as good or better than the competition, without being silly with price. Minolta owners should rejoice as they still have design imput on the Sony Alpha cameras.
October 19 23:55
Iwan.
Interesting comment about the eye start sensor. I guess that's what the grip sensor in the non-EU models was for, to stop the eye start activating ifyou were not holding the camera.