Sony α 700

Infobox Digicam


model = Sony α 700
kind = Digital single-lens reflex camera
sensor = 12.4 effective megapixels CMOS
res = 4288 × 2856 pixels
lens = interchangeable, Sony α / Konica Minolta A mount
shutter =
shutterRange = 30s to 1/8000s including Bulb setting
metering =
emode =
mmode =
farea = 11-points, center double cross-hair
fmode =
cont = 5 frames per second (JPEG, JPEG+RAW, cRAW), 3 fps (RAW only)
viewfinder = 95% coverage
speedRange = Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
flash = Built in
flbkt =
fcbkt =
WB =
wbbkt =
rearLCD = 921K-point (307k pixel) , 3-inch TFT LCD
storage = CompactFlash I/II, Memory Stick PRO (with adapter), Memory Stick PRO Duo (with included adapter)
battery = lithium ion battery pack
weight = 690 g (without battery)
obp =

Sony α 700 is the second model launched in the Sony α series of digital single-lens reflex cameras. This model appears to reuse some technology of the former Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D (e.g. same man-machine command interface/commands, similar LCD menus, very similar viewfinder and compatible Sony-Konica-Minolta lenses)

On March 8, 2007, at the PMA Trade Show, Sony announced two new "α" cameras, both positioned to be "above" the α100 in the Alpha line-up. One model was referred to as a "high amateur" model, with a release date of late 2007.

On September 6, 2007, Sony announced that the Sony α700 would be launched on November 16, 2007. [cite press release
title = Sony Alpha SLR cameras
publisher = Sony Japan
date = 2007-09-06
url = http://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200709/07-0906/
accessdate = 2007-09-06 jp icon] Featuring the Exmor CMOS sensor with 12.24 Mpixels capable of images at a maximum of 4288 × 2856 resolution, together with a BIONZ image processor for supporting RAW noise reduction and ISO 3200 sensitivity. Also featuring HDMI output and magnesium alloy body. The camera has the combo with the DT16-105 lens kit (DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6) at ¥230,000, also the plain camera option at ¥180,000.

Comparison with α 350

The α 700 has a lower pixel resolution than the later α 350, which includes some extra features (Live preview mode, automatic flash) and a much lower price. However, the α 700 uses a pentaprism viewfinder instead of a pentamirror, has a higher burst speed (5 fps vs 3 fps), has a higher resolution LCD screen, better environmental seals, dual flash media slots (CF and MS-DUO), a PC Sync socket, more autofocus points and a stronger AF motor, and HDMI output.

References

External links

Reviews

* [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra700/ Review] by Dpreview.com
* [http://tardis-db.co.uk/2008/03/sony-alpha-a700.html Review at Tardis]