Note: this camera was first sold in
Sep 2007.
There may be newer versions available.
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 are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 24th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 7th of 41 in Sony
- 26th of 71 in Over $600
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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 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 lens (doesn't necessarily have to... 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 stabilized, which is even better. read more
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Open Questions for the 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!
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: is the 700 better than the 100
- 20 points for best answer - 10 replies
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