Sony Alpha A700
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're worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 5th of 48 in Sony
- 11th of 51 in Over $600
- 14th of 37 in SLR/Professional
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Editors' Comments
The Sony Alpha A700 SLR is the second dSLR from the well-known brand, after they assumed Minolta's former Maxxum line. The A700 is considered their 'high-end' offering, and a look at the specifications (and the price) will confirm that. It's definitely going to be strong competition for Canon and Nikon with its 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and full compliment... read more
Specifications
- 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- CCD-shift dust reduction
- Sony Alpha/Minolta-A lenses
- Sony Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Auto and manual focus and exposure
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Answered Questions for the A700
- 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 the Alpha - I found... 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 they want to have in... read more
- Q: shoot dance without flash?
- A: I think that largely depends on the lighting design. I have cases where the lighting was ideal and cases where... read more
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Open Questions for the A700
- Q: Will the new Sony camera coming in 2008 have antishake?
- 20 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: Is this Camera compatable with Minolta X-700 lenses? Thanks!
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is the 700 better than the 100
- 20 points for best answer - 8 replies
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