Initial Test
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
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| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | A700 |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1500.00 |
| Street Price: | $938.99 |
| Date Available: | 2007-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 24.3 oz (690 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: | 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (142 x 105 x 80 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Total Megapixels: | 13.1 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.12" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | Yes |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, Other), 3104 x 2064 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 1744 (5.4 MP, Other), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other), 2128 x 1200 (2.6 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | n/a |
| Movie Frame Rate: | n/a |
| Movie Audio: | n/a |
| Movie File Format: | n/a |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) mount |
| Kit Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
| Normal Focus Range: | 38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 55mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AF |
| Face Detection: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | No |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 921,600 |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Automatic, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Manual |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12 m / 39 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wireless RMT-DSLR1 included |
| Other Connection: | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 650 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, Remote Camera Control ver.1.0 (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only). |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus System; Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body |
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