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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Reviews
Digital camera - SLR - 12.24 Mpix - Sony DT 16-105mm lens - optical zoom: 6.5 x - supported memory: CF, MS Duo... More product details
$799.95
Exceptionally streamlined, comfortable shooting design ; broad, functional feature set, including... (cnet.com)
12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.0 inch LCD screen, Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization, Full... (electronicsme.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
We have collected and analyzed 139 expert reviews and 657 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is June 4, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 128704 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 83/100 = Very good. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 (with 18mm-70mm lens and 75mm-300mm lens) review
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.
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Sony A700 DSLR
A superb addition to the DSLR market. The only problem is it now gives you one more camera to consider as it is a definite competitor. Providing quality photos, an overabundance of useful features and functions; it reaches out to the camera enthusiast ...
12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.0 inch LCD screen, Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization, Full resolution 5 fps continuous shutter, HDMI output
Old Minolta fans stand by, enter the Sony DSLR A700. With a 12.24 mega...
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ($999.99, body only) may be a solid shooter, but there are other digital SLRs (D-SLRs) that will give you more for your thousand bucks. Sure, it can crank out five full-resolution images per second, and it performs better in ...
Low noise at high ISOs (excels at low-light shooting). Fast operation. HDMI out. Includes a remote control
Expensive for what you get. Soft images. Dull design. LCD doesn't support Live View. No video capability
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 takes superb low-light photos, but overall, there are better options for the price.
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User Reviews (657)
"A fantastic camera that is fun to shoot and easy to use"
Adding to "Pros": the ergonomics is the best ...
Built in anti shake. Environmental seals on controls. Excellent image quality (be sure you install the latest firmware which fixes all the earlier issues and complaints! Some new A700s come with the older firmware). Takes Minolta, Sony, & Zeiss glass
The flash shoe is proprietary but, thankfully, Sony flashes are really nice and other flash makers sell for this shoe. No screen preview but I have found that I don't use it anyway on bodies I have that do preview.
"She would have loved it if it were a Nikon..."
If somebody had told her this was a Nikon wit...
Everything about this camera is beyond excellent. It doesn't have any overkill B.S. that comes standard on Nikon and Canon. Sony cuts straight to quality and intuitive user-friendliness.
Doesn't have the gauche appeal of Nikon or Canon. You need to really love photography and stick to your guns.
"Wonderful camera"
This is my professional camera for work as we...
12 mp at 5 frames ps!
So far, I don't have anything to complain about.
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Manufacturer's Description
Amazing camera, amazing lens. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, the included 35mm-equivalent lens has a range of 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto and excels at capturing faraway subjects, sports action and intimate close-up views. Broaden your horizons with the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A700 camera and let your creativity flow - with 12.2 megapixel resolution to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount...
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