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Published: 2007-10-10, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Exceptionally streamlined, comfortable shooting design; broad, functional feature set, including sensor-shift image stabilizer; excellent photo quality; generally fast performance.
A few design quirks; proprietary hot shoe.
A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you dont already have a stake in other lens systems.
Abstract: Sonys new a700 (officially known as the DSLR-A700) displays the evolution of the Maxxum SLR camera line after Sonys acquisition of Konica-Minolta technologies in 2005. The a700 is based on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D yet expands that cameras capabi...
Abstract: DPNow reports from the European launch of Sonys latest Alpha A700 DSLR including hands-on impressions and sample images to download Magnum Photos Richard Kalvar (above) endorsed the new Sony Alpha A700 during the launch day proceedings, though hinted...
Good detail at lower sensitivities, very slightly more than ten megapixels but no massive gain, Low noise at higher sensitivities although at the expense of detail (perhaps too much luminance NR), Excellent dynamic range at ISO 200 (more highlight range t...
High sensitivity noise reduction applied before RAW image is produced, Base sensitivity isnt ISO 100, this isnt directly indicated on the camera, Reducing noise reduction setting doesnt make enough difference (doesnt change on-chip NR?), Lack of live view...
The Alpha 700 was introduced as a complementary model to the Alpha 100; aimed more at the serious amateur and semi-professional photographer it enters a segment of the market which is buzzing with new models (EOS 40D, D300 and E-3). The A700 clearly h...
Abstract: Body only, the Sony A700 digital SLR retails for US$1,400. Bundled with an 18-70mm lens, the price is set at US$1,500, and with the 16-105mm lens, the price is US$1,900.Alpha History. Both Sony executives and Minolta fans who know will disagree with me on...
Abstract: This is a preview of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The camera described in this early is not final, and features and design are subject to change. Sony has requested that photos from the A700 not be posted. When a production model is available, we will h...
Good build quality and ergonomics, Superb quality VGA screen, Built-in sensor-shift stabilisation, HDMI port.
12 Mpixels not much better than 10, Default settings benefit from sharpening, No Live View, upper screen or Wifi option, Very tough rivals in this market.
final production model The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 is certainly an impressive DSLR and a significant step-up from the debut A100. It proves Sony can produce a camera tailored for higher-end enthusiasts while also incorporating the neat gadgets we’ve co...
Abstract: How does Sonys new DSLR stack up against the like of Nikon and Canon? The A700 has excellent image quality, but is let down by design quirks and the high price Sony’s entrance into the DSLR market has been greeted entirely positively. But the c...
Picture quality is consistently superb. The camera itself is responsive, producing well exposed, high resolution images. The lens focuses quickly and is mechanically superior in every way. The constant maximum aperture of f2.8 is the mark of a high cla...
The only reservation we have is to do with the price. $2000 for the body is a bargain, several hundred dollars less than its obvious rival, the Nikon D300. But the price of avoiding the indifferent Sony standard lenses in favour of the superb Zeiss/Son...
We had an important little job to do, for which we would normally use our own camera. It is usually too risky to pick up a new camera for such a project, but the Sony felt so right in the hand and the lens was so seductive that we said: “What the he...
Sharp pictures, good noise control, colours well balanced, speedy operation, sensor based stabilisation
Some minor chromatic aberration issues, no live view, no second LCD display The Final Word The Alpha A700 puts Sony firmly in contention with the other big SLR players with its combination of great image quality, a robust feature set and a sturdy design.
The Alpha A700 puts Sony firmly in contention with the other big SLR players with its combination of great image quality, a robust feature set and a sturdy design.
