Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 - a perfect digital SLR camera for serious amateurs

This is a digital SLR with a great APS-C size CMOS sensor and on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion provides over 12 million pixels, drawing out the full image description power of the Alpha DSLR-A700’s high-performance lenses and providing spectacular detail for making big prints. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio. For improved picture quality and reduced blur, the Eye-Start Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor for phenomenal results. All of this combined with Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology and a rugged magnesium alloy body and you have the ultimate DSLR for serious photo enthusiasts and amateurs alike.
Specifications
- 12.2 effective megapixel Sony Exmor 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor with on-chip noise reduction
- Alpha mount support for Minolta and Sony lenses with 1.5X focal length conversion
- Super SteadyShot image stabilization system
- Rugged, weather resistant body
- Dust reduction system
- Ultra high-resolution (922,000 pixels) 3-inch LCD display
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- Fully adjustable Dynamic Range Optimizer; user can bracket for DRO as well
- 11-point center dual cross auto focus system, Eye Start AF, Grip Start sensors for AF
- Dual memory card slots (CF + MS Duo), with the former supporting UDMA cards; CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive
- HDMI output
- Wireless remote control, which offering a fairly comprehensive set of controls (the shutter release works only when the camera is attached to a TV)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 142.2 x 109.2 x 83.8 mm / 5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in
- Weight (empty): 690 g / 24.3 oz
Sony A700 features
Image Stabilization
Built-in technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from automatic blur reduction. It provides an advantage of up to 4.0 shutter speed steps to sharpen images in lower light, for hand-held shots that would normally require a tripod.
BIONZ Image Processor
At the heart of the SLR-A700 is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing and prolongs battery life.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, Sony A700 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization. There is standard mode, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves; Advanced Auto mode, allowing you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, or DRO Advanced Bracketing, that automatically takes three shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press.
Continuous 5 Frames-Per-Second
The high-speed processing power of its Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce -- they all enable Sony A700 to capture action more effectively at either 5 or 3 frames per second. You can also shoot continuously to the limit of available memory in JPEG Fine and Standard modes.
Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder
With a bright focusing matte, an optical glass prism and glass lenses that prevent ghosts inside the finder, Sony A700’s viewfinder image makes it easier to see your subject, compose your shot and adjust focus manually.
Eye-Start Autofocus System
Sony A700 begins its precision auto focus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder -- so you will be ready to catch the perfect moment.
11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor
A newly developed Sony AutoFocus system with a large f2.8 sensor improves your ability to frame the subject and capture moving subjects with greater focusing precision -- and a focus drive clutch lets you switch seamlessly between auto and manual focusing by pressing a simple button.
Super-Accurate Exposure Control
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Professional Lenses and Accessories
The DSLR-A700 accepts a superb array of precision optics. It has included new Sony wide-aperture zoom lenses that perform brilliantly over a broad range of focal lengths, Sony G Series lenses with advanced motorized auto focusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss coated lenses and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide -- plus professional quality flash units and system accessories to expand your creative horizons.