Sony Alpha DSLR A700 Camera Review

The Sony Alpha DSLR A700 is a high end camera with high ISO sensitivity for low-light photography and Super SteadyShot image stabilization for enhanced image clarity.  Additionally, the Bionz image processor will capture crisp photos in vibrant color and detail.

Sony Alpha DSLR A700 Features

• 12.2-megapixel APS Exmor CMOS image sensor captures high-resolution images up to 4272 x 2848 pixels; antidust technology eliminates dust and debris from the image sensor for clear image results
• Built-in A-mount for use with Sony, Carl Zeiss and Minolta interchangeable lenses; lens not included
• 3″ XtraFine Clear Photo LCD monitor with 921K pixels and histogram display; advanced optical glass pentaprism viewfinder
• Super SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes shake and vibration distortion for enhanced image clarity
• Bionz image processor with Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry responds quickly delivering improved response time and increased battery life
• Dynamic range optimizer utilizes gamma curves to recover details in dark or bright areas for improved shadow detail and contrast
• Scene modes include portrait, landscape, macro, sports, sunset and night view
• 11-point TTL phase-detecting autofocus features manual focus point selection, spot AF and multipoint AF; Eye-Start Autofocus system delivers precision autofocus adjustment to capture fast action shots without blurring
• Ultra-accurate exposure control utilizes a 40-segment honeycomb sensing system to provide multipattern measuring for improved exposure control accuracy
• Burst shooting mode captures 3 fps or 5 fps for fast action shots
• Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent and flash white balance modes to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions
• Built-in flip-up flash enhances angle of illumination for close flash photos without a lens shadow; red-eye reduction on/off, auto, fill-flash and rear flash sync modes
• Vivid, neutral, adobe RGB, clear, deep, light, portrait, landscape, sunset, night view, autumn, black-and-white and sepia color modes for creative images
• CompactFlash Type I/II, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo media slots (media not included; 8GB media capacity)
• USB 2.0 interface for high-speed image transfer; selectable A/V outputs
• Direct HDMI output for connection to an HDTV (requires optional cable, not included); includes remote
• Stamina battery power for up to 650 shots
• Rugged magnesium alloy body
• RAW conversion and image management software included to help organize and add special effects to images