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January 2008
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The editors liked
Picture quality is consistently superb. The camera itself is responsive
Producing well exposed
High resolution images. The lens focuses quickly and is mechanically superior in every way. The constant maximum aperture of f2.8 is the mark of a high cla...
Sharp pictures
Good noise control
Colours well balanced
Speedy operation
Sensor based stabilisation
The editors didn't like
The only reservation we have is to do with the price. $2000 for the body is a bargain
Several hundred dollars less than its obvious rival
The Nikon D300. But the price of avoiding the indifferent Sony standard lenses in favour of the superb Zeiss/Son...
Some minor chromatic aberration issues
No live view
No second LCD display The Final Word The Alpha A700 puts Sony firmly in contention with the other big SLR players with its combination of great image quality
Abstract: The digital SLR market is dominated by Canon, with a share of around 47 percent for its eight-model range. In second place is Nikon, who's seven models have around 33 percent of the market. In third place is Sony, with a market share of roughly 6.2 percen...
Abstract: Review Introduction The Sony Alpha A700 is the gate-opener for a new batch of DSLR cameras with resolutions of 12 megapixels and functionality aimed at semi-professional photographers. At the same time, this digital SLR is more than a simple resolution...
Excellent RAW image quality up to 640 ISO, 11point AF system, Bright TTL viewfinder, Super Steady Shot image stabilizer, Enhanced Dynamic range optimization, Antidust system, 3 JPEG quality levels, Superb LCD monitor, Excellent ergonomics
No Live View mode, Fairly bulky and heavy body, Manually opened flash, HDMI compatible, but no HDMI cable included, AF points LEDs hard to see in daylight
If the trend with many digital SLR cameras has been towards making them more compact, with the Alpha 700, Sony is resolutely taking a much more traditional approach to SLR design. Unlike the A100, the A700 is a big camera and has a hefty weight that ma...
Abstract: Sony makes a real statement to the competitor with the Sony Alpha 700 digital SLR camera. Time to do some serious business! Firstly the housing is perfectly finished and the camera has an ideal hand-fit. The somewhat heavier weight is obvious and adds ...
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Published: 2007-10-10, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
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 dont already have a stake in other lens systems.
Abstract: Sonys new a700 (officially known as the DSLR-A700) displays the evolution of the Maxxum SLR camera line after Sonys acquisition of Konica-Minolta technologies in 2005. The a700 is based on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D yet expands that cameras capabi...
Abstract: DPNow reports from the European launch of Sonys latest Alpha A700 DSLR including hands-on impressions and sample images to download Magnum Photos Richard Kalvar (above) endorsed the new Sony Alpha A700 during the launch day proceedings, though hinted...
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 isnt ISO 100, this isnt directly indicated on the camera, Reducing noise reduction setting doesnt make enough difference (doesnt change on-chip NR?), Lack of live view...
The Alpha 700 was introduced as a complementary model to the Alpha 100; aimed more at the serious amateur and semi-professional photographer it enters a segment of the market which is buzzing with new models (EOS 40D, D300 and E-3). The A700 clearly h...
Abstract: Body only, the Sony A700 digital SLR retails for US$1,400. Bundled with an 18-70mm lens, the price is set at US$1,500, and with the 16-105mm lens, the price is US$1,900.Alpha History. Both Sony executives and Minolta fans who know will disagree with me on...
Abstract: This is a preview of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The camera described in this early is not final, and features and design are subject to change. Sony has requested that photos from the A700 not be posted. When a production model is available, we will h...
