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Sony Alpha A700
Sony Alpha A700
B
HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"The A700 with V4 firmware"
  • 5 out of 5
"Tops In Its Class"
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Answered Questions for the Sony A700

Q: Will a Sigma 28-300 Minolta lens work with this digital
A: It probably will, but not on automatic. You'll have manual features only. read more
Q: Lense Condensation problem Sony A700
A: It could be some kind of vapor around the camera that is condensing on the... read more
Q: Will the new Sony camera coming in 2008 have antishake?
A: It already does. Sony refers to it as Sony Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization. It's optically... read more
Q: Will my auto focus lens from a Konica/Minolta Maxxum 7 D work with the Alpha A700
A: Without knowing the model, I'm going to say I'm 90% sure it should work on... read more
Q: I read under a persons review of the A700 that was dated 2/15/08 that the CON was they are coming out with a better one this year. Is this correct?
A: Kevin,Sony has released a new design for a 35mm full size CMOS image sensor, which... read more
Q: shoot dance without flash?
A: I think that largely depends on the lighting design. I have cases where the lighting... read more
Q: will this unit operate both minolta lenses and flash?
A: They should. Worst case, on manual only. Sony basically absorbed Konica/Minolta's camera business and service... read more
Q: Will the lenses used with the Minolta X-700 series camera fit onto the Sony A700?
A: The X-700 was one of the last Minolta manual focus camera's and is NOt compatible... read more
Q: Can I use 42mm screw type lenses on the Sony A700
A: Yeah, you can absolutely use a mount, its called an M42 adapter. If you search... read more

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Open Questions for the Sony A700

Q: Which camera should I buy --- the Nikon D-90 or the Sony Alpha 700?
10 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: Is this Camera compatable with Minolta X-700 lenses? Thanks!
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Q: is the 700 better than the 100
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Q: infa red, ultra violet and high speed flash.
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Q: When will the product be on the US shelves? How scarce is it expected to be?
10 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: Do you know what image processing IC is inside? Is it the Zoran Coach10?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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