SONY ALPHA DSLR A700 BODY ONLY

Products -> SLR Cameras -> Sony

The SONY ALPHA DSLR A700 BODY ONLY is a new camera with a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor. The SONY A700's sensor was made by Sony specifically for this camera and it has a 1.5x crop factor. A newly designed APS-C size CMOS imager with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion provides over 12 million pixels, drawing out the full image description power of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700’s high-performance lenses and providing spectacular detail for making big prints. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio. The α (alpha) DSLR-A700 accepts a superb array of precision optics, including new Sony wide-aperture zoom lenses that perform brilliantly over a broad range of focal lengths, Sony “G” Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss T coated lenses, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide -- plus professional-quality flash units and system accessories to expand your creative horizons.Built-in technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from automatic blur reduction -- and provides an advantage of up to 4.0 shutter speed steps to sharpen images in lower light, for hand-held shots that would normally require a tripod.At the heart of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700 DSLR camera is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing and prolongs battery life.

To recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, the α (alpha) DSLR-A700 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: Standard mode, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves; Advanced Auto mode, allowing you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, or DRO Advanced Bracketing, that automatically takes three shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press.

The high-speed processing power of its Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce -- they all enable the α (alpha) DSLR-A700 to capture action more effectively at either 5 or 3 frames per second, even shooting at full 12.24 MP resolution. You can also shoot continuously to the limit of available memory in JPEG Fine and Standard modes.With a bright focusing matte, an optical glass prism and glass lenses that prevent ghosts inside the finder, the α (alpha) DSLR-A700’s viewfinder image makes it easier to see your subject, compose your shot and adjust focus manually. The α (alpha) DSLR-A700 begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder -- so you’ll be ready to catch the perfect moment.

A newly developed Sony AutoFocus system with a large f2.8 sensor improves your ability to frame the subject and capture moving subjects with greater focusing precision -- and a focus drive clutch lets you switch seamlessly between auto and manual focusing by pressing a simple button.A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions.

Even with all its high-tech features, the α (alpha) DSLR-A700 is amazingly simple to operate -- and a quick press of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from standard menu information to a new Quick Navigation screen for camera setup via joystick and forward-back controls. The menus are easy and intuitive -- and memory function lets you save and recall personalized camera settings. The α (alpha) DSLR-A700 is designed to bring out your creativity with a wide range of auto preference settings, including four basic image styles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe RGB) and three style-box memory settings for quick setup in special events like weddings and competitive sports. The α (alpha) DSLR-A700’s top-mounted dial gives you quick access to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modes -- as well as six scene selection modes that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait scenes. Sony A700 details: GENERALProduct Type: Digital camera - SLR
Color: Black
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Width: 5.6 in
Depth: 3.1 in
Height: 4.1 in
Body Material: Magnesium alloy MAIN FEATURESResolution: 12.24 megapixels
Image stabilizer feature: Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
Sensor resolution: 12.24 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type: Exmor CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution: 12,246,000 pixels
Total Pixels: 13,053,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO auto
Shooting Programs: Sunset, Landscape, Portrait mode, Night portrait
Special effects: Deep, Clear, Light, Sepia, Vivid, Sunset, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Autumn Leaves, Black & White
Field of View Crop Factor: 1.5
Max Shutter Speed: 1/8000 sec
Sensor Dust Reduction: Yes
Min Shutter Speed: 30 sec
Sensor Features: Anti-Dust technology
X-sync Speed: 1/250 sec
Exposure Metering: Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
Exposure Modes: Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
Exposure Compensation: 3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
White Balance: Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets: Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, 2500K - 9900K, Tungsten light
Still Image Format: RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed: 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second
Remote control: Remote control - Infrared
Color support: Color
Image Stabilizer: Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Exposure Range: EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Metering Zones: 40
White Balance Bracketing: Yes
Remote Control: Remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner: NoneMEMORY / STORAGEFlash Memory: None
Floppy Drive: None
Image Storage: RAW JPEG, RAW 4288 x 2856, 4272 x 2848, 3104 x 2064, 2128 x 1424, 4272 x 2400, 3104 x 1744, 2128 x 1200
Supported Flash Memory: Microdrive, CompactFlash, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo LENS SYSTEMLens System Mounting: Minolta A-type ADDITIONAL FEATURESSelf Timer: Yes
Self Timer Delay: 2 sec, 10 sec
Flash Terminal: Hot shoe, PC terminal
Additional Features: AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Contrast control, Histogram display, Sharpness control, Brightness control, PictBridge support, Saturation control, Eye-Start AF system, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button CAMERA FLASHType: Flip-up
Flash Modes: Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Features: AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Flash exposure bracketing, Wireless off-camera control
Guide Number (m / ISO 100): 12 VIEWFINDERViewfinder Type: Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage: 95%
Magnification: 0.9 x
Dioptric Correction Range: -3 to +1
Frames: Autofocus frame DISPLAYType: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
Mounting: Built-in
Resolution: 921,600 pixels DIGITAL PLAYER (RECORDER)Type: None MICROPHONEType: None

CONNECTIONSConnector Type: 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s): 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II, Memory Stick PRO Duo LENS SYSTEMSAuto Focus: TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones): 11 MISCELLANEOUSCarrying Case: None
Cables Included: Video cable, USB cable
Included Accessories: Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Shoe cap, Lens hood, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
Min Operating Temperature: 32 F
Max Operating Temperature: 104 F POWERPower Device: Battery charger - External

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC CONNECTIONOperating system: MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Peripherals: USB port, CD-ROM drive BATTERYSupported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1650 mAh ( Included ) SOFTWAREType: Drivers & Utilities, Sony Remote Camera Control, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR