Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A700 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A700.
January 2008
(81%)
74 Reviews
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Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:Intuitive design and layoutFlash and Dynamic Range upgradesShots in the dark:Its not prettyNo Live ViewKit lens should be betterRAW limited to 12bitJapanese consumer electronics giant Sony picked up the pieces of Konic...
Hannah ThiemThe Sony Alpha A700 is competitive in terms of price, performance and features with cameras such as the Canon EOS 40D, $799 (review), Pentax K20D, $744 (review), and the Nikon D80, $715 (review). The Sony system of lenses and accessories i...
Abstract: SONY A700 Field Report Photos and text by Douglas Brown Released in Sept. of 2007, the Sony A700 is a worthy entry in one of the most competitive DSLR market niches - the semi-pro or serious enthusiast level. Clad in a tough magnesium alloy/polycarbon...
Fun to use, Great handling, Nice features, Good images
Topplate buttons are fiddly, Not much else
There’s very little to complain about on the Sony Alpha 700. The time spent with it was an absolute pleasure – we found it very intuitive. Everything you need is easily to hand, so you can concentrate on picture taking rather than scrolling th...
Excellent photos, Fast response (5 fps), Built-in stabilization
Expensive, Heavy, Noise at very high ISOs
Let’s welcome Sony to the top ranks of the D-SLR universe. The alpha DSLR-A700 is an excellent camera and I recommend it without reservation. Although I used it with a killer lens available in a $1,800 USD kit, the camera performed at those nose...
Abstract: The digital SLR market is dominated by Canon, with a share of around 47 percent for its eight-model range. In second place is Nikon, who's seven models have around 33 percent of the market. In third place is Sony, with a market share of roughly 6.2 percen...
Abstract: Review Introduction The Sony Alpha A700 is the gate-opener for a new batch of DSLR cameras with resolutions of 12 megapixels and functionality aimed at semi-professional photographers. At the same time, this digital SLR is more than a simple resolution...
Excellent RAW image quality up to 640 ISO, 11point AF system, Bright TTL viewfinder, Super Steady Shot image stabilizer, Enhanced Dynamic range optimization, Antidust system, 3 JPEG quality levels, Superb LCD monitor, Excellent ergonomics
No Live View mode, Fairly bulky and heavy body, Manually opened flash, HDMI compatible, but no HDMI cable included, AF points LEDs hard to see in daylight
If the trend with many digital SLR cameras has been towards making them more compact, with the Alpha 700, Sony is resolutely taking a much more traditional approach to SLR design. Unlike the A100, the A700 is a big camera and has a hefty weight that ma...
Abstract: Sony makes a real statement to the competitor with the Sony Alpha 700 digital SLR camera. Time to do some serious business! Firstly the housing is perfectly finished and the camera has an ideal hand-fit. The somewhat heavier weight is obvious and adds ...
