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The 12.2-megapixel Sony Alpha A700 uses an APS-C size CMOS sensor with a 1.5x crop factor, and takes lenses with Sony Alpha and Minolta A-type bayonet mounts. The A700, which features a high-resolution, 921,600-dot, 3-inch LCD, offers a native ISO range of 200-1600, which is expandable to 100-6400. The SLR runs on Sony's Bionz processor and implements a sensor-shift optical image stabilization system that works with all of the 25 compatible lenses. Its weatherproofed magnesium alloy body is also endowed with a built-in flash, dual Memory Stick Duo/CompactFlash memory card slots, and a pentaprism viewfinder providing a 95% view at 0.9x magnification. Among the notable features included in the A700 are a 5fps drive mode, Sony's D-Range Optimizer for opening up shadow areas while preserving highlight detail, and an HDMI output port for displaying images on an HDTV. The camera's 11-point autofocus system can be set to engage when the viewfinder eyepiece is brought up to the photographer's eye, and both wired and wireless remote control options are available. The Aplha A700 will be available beginning October 2007,with a MSRP of $1399.99 (body only). The camera will also be available in a $1999 kit with a new 16-105mm (24-157.5mm equivalent) f/3.5-5.6 lens, and in a $1599 kit with an existing 16-80mm (24-120mm equivalent) lens. The new 16-105mm lens will also be available separately for a $580 retail price.
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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8000 |
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| Built-In Flash |
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Yes |
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| Continuous Shooting |
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5 images/sec |
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| Flash Sync Speed |
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1/250 |
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| AF Points |
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11 |
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| Metering Zones |
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40 |
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| Lens Mount |
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Sony AF |
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| Screen Size |
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3 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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921,600 |
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LCD and Optical |
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| Maximum ISO |
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6400 |
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| Max Continuous JPG |
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16 |
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18 |
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| Battery |
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Rechargeable Li-Ion |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 650 shots |
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| Width |
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5.6 in |
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| Height |
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4.3 in |
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3.25 in |
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| Weight |
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23.3 oz |
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| Release Date |
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October 2007 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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AVERAGE RATINGS |
Overall quality |
9.17
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Ease of use |
9.58
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Fit and finish |
9.75
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Click-to-click speed |
9.08
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Display quality |
9.92
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Flash quality |
8.25
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Image quality |
9.42
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Overall value |
9.25
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RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST |
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