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December, 2008
Exceptionally streamlined, comfortable shooting design; broad, functional feature set, including sensor-shift image stabilizer; excellent photo quality; generally fast performance.
A few design quirks; proprietary hot shoe.
A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you don't already have a stake in other lens systems.
Photo gallery: Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Editors' note: The competitive landscape for this camera has changed since our review and we've updated the text and ratings to reflect that. Sony offers several bundles for the A700: body only; a kit with an...
With the Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony shows that it still has much to prove as a manufacturer of DSLR cameras. While the camera produces good-looking images, it has several usability quirks that will frustrate experienced photographers.
Great build quality; good image quality; fast performance; beautiful LCD screen.
No status LCD; no live view; cumbersome button placement; in-viewfinder status display doesn't show ISO; rear LCD screen turns on at inappropriate times.
The DSLR-A700 lens kit includes a 16mm to 105mm f/3.5-f/5.6 lens
Now, Sony has released the newest in its Alpha line, the Alpha DSLR-A700. The DSLR-A700 has a 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and a Bionz (Sony's name for its new imaging chip that has been optimized for the DSLR-A700's sensor) image processor....
It features dust and moisture resistance, magnesium aluminum casing, IONZ image processor, ISO100 - 3200 equivalent, super steadyshot (analogue and
First impressions of the Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony's $1900 (as of 12/14/2007), 12-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, brings to mind terms like "massive," "brick-like," and "complex." With its deep right-hand grip and 2.75-pound weight (which include...
Sturdy magnesium body Extensive exposure controls
Inconsistencies with auto white balance Mediocre software bundle
With its sharp, 12-megapixel imaging and with more exposure controls than most photographers--amateur or professional--will likely use, the beefy and finely designed A700 rises to nearly pro-level photography, making it well worth its $1900 price tag. It
The A700's body is comparable in size to the Canon EOS 30D I use, and most of the Sony's weight is in the lens--the body, without a battery, is 24 ounces, less than the 30D or the Samsung Digimax GX-10 I reviewed at the same time as the Sony. Some...
Award: Highly Recommended!
The Sony A700 is the second DSLR camera from Sony, a more complex model than the original A100 that is aimed at the prosumer photographer. The Sony A700 bears more than a passing resemblance to the Konica Minolta Maxxum / Dynax 7D DSLR, which is perhaps n...
Offering a compelling combination of intuitive design and handling, sophisticated functionality and excellent image quality, the Sony A700 is an easy DSLR camera to recommend. Being based so clearly upon a previous Konica Minolta camera has given Sony the...
Compare PricesSupport PhotographyBLOG: Buy the Sony A700 from one of our affiliate retailers: Ease of UseThe Sony A700 is an attempt to build on the success of the entry-level A100 model and take a slice of the mid-range, prosumer DSLR market. The...
In spite of its vast range of options for modifying every aspect of an image, the A700 can produce pleasing images at default settings, although exposure compensation is often useful with light-toned scenes.
Award: Highly Recommended!
It's been almost two years since Konica Minolta pulled out of the photo business and transferred its entire camera division to Sony, and well over a year since the first Sony DSLR (the DSLR-A100) was announced. Two years is a long time in the digital SLR
Good detail at lower sensitivities, very slightly more than ten megapixels but no massive gain, Low noise at higher sensitivities although at the expense of detail (perhaps too much luminance NR), Excellent dynamic range at ISO 200 (more highlight range t...
High sensitivity noise reduction applied before RAW image is produced, Base sensitivity isn't ISO 100, this isn't directly indicated on the camera, Reducing noise reduction setting doesn't make enough difference (doesn't change on-chip NR?), Lack of live
Excellent photo quality (though see issues below) Well built, easy-to-hold body Sensor-shift image stabilization reduces blur on most legacy Minolta and all forthcoming Sony lenses Dust reduction system Stunning 3-inch LCD display Full manual controls, in...
Noise reduction a bit heavy at high ISOs (workaround: shoot RAW) Tends to underexpose a bit No live view support (only mentioning this since everyone else has it now) Legacy hot shoe limits third party flash options Lots of buttons scattered around the bo...
With their Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony has created a midrange digital SLR that keeps up with the "big boys". The A700 offers an excellent mix of photo quality, performance, features, and build quality -- not to mention support for legacy Minolta lenses. Yes, it...
Here's what you'll find in the box for all three of these kits:The 12.2 effective Megapixel DSLR-A700 camera bodyF3.5 - 5.6, 18 - 70 mm Sony DT lens [DSLR-A700K kit only]F3.5 - 5.6, 16 - 105 mm Sony DT lens [DSLR-A700P kit only]NP-FM500H...
With its latest DSLR, Sony once again breaks the megapixel barrier for consumer cameras.
Much as the Sony Alpha 100 was last year's breakthrough camera, the new Sony Alpha 700 ($1,400 street, body only; $1,900 with 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony DT lens) charges in as the very first 12MP-class consumer DSLR. During our first introduction to...
Canon's EOS 40D is the latest model in its semi-pro line and priced slightly lower than the A700. With 10.1 Megapixels it comes up slightly lower in resolution to the A700's 12, and while both cameras feature 3in screens, Sony's trumped Canon with its VGA...
12 Mpixels not much better than 10., Default settings benefit from sharpening., No Live View, upper screen or Wifi option.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Verdict: final production model The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 is certainly an impressive DSLR and a significant step-up from the debut A100. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 final thoughtsThe Sony Alpha DSLR A700 is certainly a very capable...
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