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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens

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Product Highlights

  • 12.2 Megapixel CMOS
  • 3.0" LCD Display
  • Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Super-Accurate Exposure Control
  • Sensor-Shake Anti-Dust Technology
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer
  • Up to 5 fps Burst
  • Eye-Start System
  • HDMI Output
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The Sony α (Alpha) DSLR-A700 Digital Camera features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction, making it ideal for the photo enthusiast or serious photo hobbyist.

It incorporates Sony's Super SteadyShot image stabilization in the camera body and is compatible with most Minolta Maxxum mount lenses in addition to Sony's selection of high quality lenses. The camera's 12.2-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor provides impressive image quality with noise reduction right on the sensor itself for incredibly clear images - even at high ISO settings. While the BIONZ processing engine, which has been optimized to process data-rich picture information at high speeds, and to further reduce picture noise, provides detailed images with rich tonal reproduction.

The DSLR-A700 camera provides for extensive creative control beginning with fourteen creative styles, including night view, autumn leaves or vivid, which can be selected to enhance images. These effects can then be fine-tuned by customizing contrast, sharpness, zone matching and other parameters. Furthermore, Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) function provides users the ability to choose the desired level of detail recovered in areas of shadow.

Additionally, there is an extensive array of customization options to personalize the camera to match shooting styles. Up to 28 camera settings can be stored in one of three user memories for instant recall, and the cameras custom function button can be assigned to 15 frequently-accessed functions.

The large, bright, viewfinder uses a precision-ground optical glass pentaprism, and includes an interchangeable spherical acute matte focusing screen so you can easily discern focus and framing. Then view your photos on the 3-inch XtraFine LCD screen, with its ultra-sharp resolution that makes it possible to check focus and image quality with much greater accuracy.

The camera also features an HDMI output for connection to HDTV sets, putting a high-resolution spin on the conventional photo slideshow.

12.24 Megapixel Exmor Imaging Sensor
The APS-C size Exmor CMOS imager provides over 12 million pixels of resolution, with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion to produce image output that exhibits rich tonal reproduction with a impressively high signal-to-noise ratio.
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
The Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization system moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from a stabilized image, and provides an advantage of up to 4.0 stops to sharpen images in lower light, for hand-held shots that would normally require a tripod. It also makes the camera perfect for indoor sports shooting, and candlelit subjects that would be ruined by flash.
Bionz Image Processor
The advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor utilizes hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing and prolongs battery life.
High Speed Continuous Shooting
The high-speed processing power of the Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce combine to enable the DSLR-A700 to capture action more effectively at either 5 or 3 frames per second, even shooting at full 12.24 MP resolution. You can also shoot continuously to the limit of available memory in JPEG Fine and Standard modes.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
The Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) recovers details in dark or bright areas of the picture, and provides multiple levels of Optimization: Normal DRO improves shadow detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, Advanced DRO adjusts dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision, and maximizes detail in both highlight and shadow areas, Advanced Auto mode, allows you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, and DRO Advanced Bracketing that automatically takes three shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press.
Flexible Exposure Modes
For greater creative freedom in a wide range of shooting conditions, the DSLR-A700 camera provides full manual exposure control as well as Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Exposure Compensation modes. There are also a series of scene modes available for great exposure - even under difficult lighting situations.
11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor
The Sony AutoFocus system uses a large f/2.8 sensor to improve 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.
Simple Camera Control Menus and Exposure Mode Dial
With a quick press of the Function (Fn) button, the A700 camera switches the LCD display from standard menu information to a Quick Navigation screen for camera setup via joystick and forward-back controls. The menus are easy and intuitive, and memory function lets you save and recall personalized camera settings. The easy-to-use Exposure Mode Dial gives you quick access to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modes -- as well as six scene selection modes that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait scenes.
Versatile Recording Formats
Images can be captured in RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action), RAW+JPEG and three JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard), for greater versatility in every digital photo application.
Built-in Flash
The flip-up flash covers a wide focal range, synchronizes at 1/250 second, supports red-eye reduction and slow flash features as well as manual flash mode to set flash intensity. In addition, a wireless flash signal is available for external flash synchronization.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses can let dust particles collect on the image sensor surface, degrading picture quality - and once there, dust is difficult to remove. To combat this constant problem, the Sony α (Alpha) DSLR-A700 Digital Camera incorporates comprehensive anti-dust technology. A special Indium Tin Oxide CCD coating repels dust, and what little dust gets past this first line of defense is dislodged by a unique CCD "shake" routine - resulting in clean, clear pictures.
Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
The α (Alpha) DSLR-A700 is built to very high standards of durability and performance with a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy body, so you can shoot on location in difficult conditions with confidence that your equipment can handle the challenge.
Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder with Eye-Start System
With a bright focusing screen, an optical glass prism and high quality viewfinder lenses, it is easy to clearly see your subject, compose your shot and adjust focus manually. Furthermore the Eye-Start Autofocus System uses sensors right in the eyepiece to begin precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder.
XtraFine 3.0" LCD Screen
With the high resolution 3.0 inch LCD Dispaly in the A700 camera, it's like having a high-resolution photo viewer built into your camera. The displays sharp, bright images are even easily visible outdoors under bright light with a wide viewing angle so you can share your photos more easily.
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI Output
The A700 provides direct HDMI output so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. You can choose between standard 3:2 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, and with a Sony Bravia HDTV, photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation and color reproduction for HD display.
Powerful Supplied Software
The DSLR-A700 comes with a powerful RAW conversion and image management system that gives you the power to handle large volumes of RAW data while taking full advantage of the sophisticated imaging capabilities of the camera.
Lithium-Ion Battery with Stamina Power
Based on CIPA standard, the supplied NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable battery lets you take up to 650 shots on a full charge, and recharges quickly with the supplied battery charger.
Remote Control (Wireless & Tethered)
For shooting as well as viewing convenience, Sony supplies a multi-function wireless remote control with the DSLR-A700 -- allowing you to control HDTV photo viewing and trip the shutter by remote to put yourself in the picture. Furthermore, with the supplied remote capture application, the camera can be controlled from a compatible PC via USB without even touching the camera, and files can be stored directly onto the computer instead of the media card.
Dual Media Options
The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A700 camera accepts both CompactFlash (Type I/II) media and Memory Stick Duo media
Professional Lenses and Accessories
The DSLR-A700 accepts a superb array of precision optics, including Sony wide-aperture zoom lenses that perform brilliantly over a broad range of focal lengths, Sony "G" Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss T* coated lenses, and Minolta a-mount lenses - plus professional-quality flash units and system accessories to expand your creative horizons. Sony's full line of accessories also includes a vertical grip that offers the same ease of operation and handling as when shooting normally. It houses two InfoLithium batteries (sold separately), which will effectively double your shooting time.
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Digital Camera
Image Quality
Image Sensor APS-C (23.5 x 15.6mm) 12.24 Megapixel (effective) Exmor Sensor with RGB primary color filter and CCD-shift dust reduction mechanism
Effective Resolution 12.24 million pixels
Color Depth 36-Bit RGB (14-bit A/D conversion)
Color Modes Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
Image File Formats RAW (.ARW 2.0 - Compressed or uncompressed)
JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard)
RAW + JPEG (Fine)
Recorded Resolution 4288 x 2856 (L-RAW)
4272 x 2848 (L)
4272 x 2400 (L) 16:9
3104 x 2064 (M)
2128 x 1424 (S)
2128 x 1200 (S) 16:9
Video Recording No
Audio Recording No
Optics
Lens Mount Sony A-type bayonet mount (compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount)
Focal Length Multiplier 1.5x
Optical Image Stabilization Yes (CCD-Shift Super SteadyShot system)
Focus Control
Focus Type TTL Phase Detection Auto Focus with 11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor with Eye-Start Autofocus System and AF Illuminator Light
Focus Modes Multi-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm
Exposure Control
Sensitivity Auto ISO (200 - 1600)
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Expanded Sensitivity (Up to ISO 6400)
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 second
Bulb
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Exposure Metering Multi-Pattern measuring with 40-segment honeycomb pattern (Multi-segment, Center Weighted, Spot)
Exposure Modes Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator), Exposure Compensation (±3.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), AE Lock, AE Bracketing (0.3 or 0.7 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Scene Modes Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes Manual Pop-up (Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Red-eye reduction)
Effective Flash Range 39' (12m) @ ISO 100
External Flash Connection Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)
External Flash Control ADI, Preflash TTL
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed 1/250 second (Steady-Shot off)
1/200 second (Steady-Shot on)
Performance
Start-Up Time Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots Less than 1 second
Burst Capability Continuous Hi/Lo: 5 fps/3fps to limit of media in JPEG (Up to 8 RAW images)
Self Timer 10 seconds or 2 seconds
Interval Recording No
Date & Time Stamp No
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory No
Compatible Memory Cards CompactFlash (Type I & II)/Microdrive
Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo media
File Size Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Power Adapter Proprietary AC Adapter (optional)
Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
Direct Print Capable No
Remote Control RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (included)
Video Output NTSC & Pal via USB port
HDTV via mini HDMI socket
System & Software Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Macintosh OS X (10.3 or later)
Display
Viewfinder Eye-level fixed pentaprism with Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable) and Diopter Adjust (-3 to + 1.0m-1)
Viewfinder Info AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, number of remaining shots, memory card information, Anti-shake system indicator
Depth-of-Field Preview Yes
LCD Display 3.0" TFT Color LCD (921,000 pixels) with Clear Photo design
Information Display Uses color LCD to present all camera info; Metering mode, Shooting mode, Aperture, AF mode, AF point, Shutter speed, ISO, Shots remaining, Drive mode, Battery level, Exposure compensation setting, Flash compensation setting
Language Options English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese
Playback Options Single Image, Index (4, 9, 16 selectable), Image + text, Image + text + histogram, Enlarged playback (Up to approximately 5x), Luminance limit Display, File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback, Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function, Image correction (Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels))
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3" (142 x 105 x 80mm) Camera Body Only
Weight 24 0z. (690g) Camera Body Only

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Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens
 
4.8

(based on 10 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Large clear LCD (9)
  • Short lag time (6)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Strong construction (6)
  • Great picture quality (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fun (9)
    • Travel (8)
    • Art (6)
    • Photojournalism (4)
    • Documentary (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (3), Photo enthusiast (3)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    5.0

    Perfect for pros and novice alike

    By Billy The Greek

    from Chicoppe, MA

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Great Image Quality
    • Image Stabilization
    • Quick Response Time
    • Quick Sensor
    • Sensor Cleaner
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Dust Magnet
    • High ISO Shooting
    • Some minor vingetting

    Best Uses

    • Art
    • Fun
    • Landscape
    • Portraits
    • Sports
    • Travel

    Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

    I switched from an A-100. Ive been using minolta/sony now for years and I would choose nothing else at this point. The overall grip feels incredible, its not too heavy and paired with the kit lens makes a wonderful starting kit. Most people say the kit lens is junk however all of those comments are from professionals more so than anyone else. The kit lens is perfect, its always been in my bag since 2004 and since I bought this I've actually used it more.

    I'm more of an amateur photographer but I can be more serious than some pros I know. The one thing I love about this camera is the remote that comes with it, no more wobbly night time shots! Setting this camera on vivid or autumn for the creative abilities is amazing. living in New England this camera will be something to keep me busy for years, not just months, years.

    On the downside. For some reason this camera shoots at a high ISO for no reason what so ever. Thats not to say the pictures are coming out bad, its just I have yet to test any of them out on a 11x14 or higher to see what I get. On the large con side, since my schedule stops me from taking this out a lot it sits. When it sits it is a DUST MAGNET! The A-100 was the exact same way.

    If your a professional or that breakout novice such as my self, this camera is just begging you to use it and all of its features. It has a lot on the menu list but with the customizable screens and buttons its an amazing camera that will keep you very busy for a lonnnggg time.

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    5.0

    I would buy this product again

    By Jimmy

    from Chicopee, MA

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Image Quality
    • Image Stabilization

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Car Shows
      • Fun
      • Landscape
      • Portraits

      Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

      I've taken 600 photos with the a700 since purchasing it on Aug 26. I was a little aprehensive about using it when it arrived. I upgraded from a Nikon D200 and the a700 is set up with a few more buttons and menus. After the initial setup it is a very easy camera to use. The fn button speeds up menu choices that are most commonly used. The af is fast (even with 80's minolta lenses) and picture quality and color are great. I mainly shoot jpegs and see no differnce compared to the D200. I feel like I made the right choice with the purchase of an a700.

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      5.0

      Amazing a700!

      By Casperskitty

      from Tulsa, OK

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Bright LCD
      • Comfortable Controls
      • Easy Setup
      • Easy to Keep Clean
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Picture Quality
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Art
        • Family Photos
        • Fun
        • Photojournalism
        • Travel

        Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

        This is the most ergonomic, most user defined DSLR on the market. It is completely customizable and a thrill to use. I love my a700 and would buy it again and again. I can't think of a single thing wrong with it except that I don't have two!

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        I would buy this product again and again

        By Igor Mendonça

        from Rua Doutor Louiz [@]

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

        Very good, the product is fantastic and surpassed my expectations.

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very practical product

        By Gaspar

        from LA, CA

        About Me Casual user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Comfortable Controls
        • Quiet
        • Small Lag Time

        Cons

        • Exposed LCD
        • Loud

        Best Uses

        • Fun
        • Travel

        Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

        Very easy to use

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        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Sony a700 Review - nice camera!

        By hollymjames

        from Illinois

        About Me Professional

        Pros

        • Bright LCD
        • Comfortable Controls
        • Quiet
        • Sensor Cleaner
        • Small Lag Time

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fun
          • Portraiture
          • Travel
          • Weddings

          Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

          I purchased this camera a little over a week ago and so far absolutely love it. I was in desperate need of updating my camera; I was shooting with the FujiFilm S2 Pro (which I loved when I first got it!) which is severely out of date by now. I had a personal internal conflict with switching not only from Nikon (the S2 is made by Nikon; I was considering the Nikon D300) but also to a "prosumer" camera. However, the image quality is what's most important, and it produces an image that is very sharp, has an amazing depth of color and vibrance, and is nothing less than high quality. I also had two Minolta lenses and a flash (the 3500xi) that fit the a700; the big reason I made the switch (none of my S2 lenses were Nikon so it's not like I was giving up Nikon lenses!). The lenses work well but the camera has a problem synching with the flash on full auto, AP, SP or Program mode - basically anything but manual. The only reason I find that to be a problem is that I shoot weddings and sometimes like to switch from manual so I don't miss a shot (receptions for instance). So I may have to invest in one of Sony's flashes eventually. Besides that, when the settings are right the flash and camera work beautifully together. Not to mention, there is a synch for studio lights on the camera so it also performs well in a studio setting.Overall, I am very pleased with everything about this camera. The size of the LCD is nice, the controls on it are easy to become accustomed to, it feels great in the hand (especially if you get the vertical grip), it has an iso all the way up to 6200 (which is still a useable image without much noise!) and the image quality is gorgeous! If you're debating the purchase of the a700 but aren't sure, contact a local camera shop and see if they have one to rent so you can try it. I took a flash card to use in the store to put into the camera and took the card home to view the images and was nowhere near disappointed. But, if you are waiting for a professional level camera by Sony - wait til this fall. There is a 24 megapixal Pro level camera coming out in (rumored) Sept or Oct of 2008 - the a900. Keep your eye out! I'm sure it will be worth the wait if you want a pro level camera. My website will have photos from the a700 soon (currently they are all from the S2) if you'd like to see the type of images it produces: [@]Just a note - if you are shooting in RAW and using older versions of Photoshop, it is not compatible with the camera's information so the image won't open. You need to use CS3 or Aperture 2 (which does some amazing things with the image!) so plan to upgrade if you don't have either of those.

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          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Excellent step up from the A100

          By Rig

          from Bakersfield, CA

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Bright LCD
          • Small Lag Time
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Art
            • Commerical
            • Documentary
            • Fun
            • Photojournalism
            • Travel

            Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

            This camera rocks, solid build feels like a DSLR should. Great entry into the Pro-sumer line for Sony. Advanced features, excellent image quality- colors truly pop. I've owned the A100 for over a year, and am well pleased with the build and results- the A700 just knocks it out of the park- menus are very user friendly and customizable. Higher ISO, built in Image Stabilization- and still works with the Minolta line of lenses.

            Only con so far is the limited but growing line of third party accessories (extrenal flashes, remotes etc)

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            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good solid camera

            By Sam

            from Seattle

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Bright LCD
            • Easy Menu
            • Small Lag Time
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Button location
            • Noisy

            Best Uses

            • Art
            • Fun
            • Travel

            Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

            Camera is easy to use. Menu easily navigated and easy to understand. Solid construction. Buttons are a little awkward to use unless you have long fingers to reach the buttons on top of the camera.

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              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Awesome Camera

              By TazzNix

              from Pottstown, Pa.

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Bright LCD
              • Comfortable Controls
              • Quiet
              • Small Lag Time
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Art
              • Documentary
              • Fun
              • Photojournalism
              • Travel

              Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

              Just started using my camera this past weekend 05-06APR08 at a football scrimage. I plan on using it for sporting events and general outdoor scenery. I must say, I am completely impressed. The camera handles VERY well and pictures turn out GREAT! I use Light Room for editing my photos and I just sat back in awe. There really wasn't much to tweak. I really LOVE the stable shot feature because I know for a fact my hand was not steady during some shots that I've taken and the pictures were perfect. This camera is expensive but I HIGHLY recommend it.

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              (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Beyond my expectations

              By Curtis

              from Glencoe, Trinidad. West Indies

              About Me Professional

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Bright LCD
              • Comfortable Controls
              • Excellent image quality
              • Great high ISO image qual
              • Lightning fast focusing
              • Quiet
              • Small Lag Time
              • Strong Construction
              • Super steady shot

              Cons

              • Sony lenses are EXPENSIVE

              Best Uses

              • Anything that suits you
              • Art
              • Documentary
              • Fun
              • Photojournalism
              • Travel

              Comments about Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens:

              I have used this camera for the last two months for weddings,portraiture and sports shooting. Thus far it continues to amaze me. With my other cameras I had to shoot in manual exposure to get the desired results. With the a700 I can afford to shoot in aperture priority or shutter priority and be guaranteed of perfect exposure. Five frames per second is more than enough for me and the autofocus is so fast sometimes I actually take the picture before I am ready. I recently started to shoot in RAW and if I wasn't floored before this surely was the knockout punch.Image quality is just stunning. This camera coupled to the Zeiss 16-80 is a perfect set up. Flash exposure is spot on (I use both the old Minolta and the new Sony flashes...Same thing to me.)I have used up to ISO 1600 with very satisfying results. The only thing I would warn any prospective buyers on is to get a large memory card if you shoot RAW as the file size is around 18mb. In all I feel as though I found my soulmate!!

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              Lenses

              A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.

              Sony -  SAL-75300 AF D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Autofocus Lens
              • Price: $248.00
              • GBP 157.96
               

              Memory Cards

              Memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

              SanDisk -  8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA
              • Price: $37.95
              • GBP 24.17
               

              Batteries & Power

              Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

              Sony -  NP-FM500H InfoLithium Battery (7.2V, 1650mAh)
              • Price: $47.94
              • GBP 30.53
               

              Filters

              Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect.

              General Brand -  55mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
              • Price: $18.95
              • GBP 12.07
               

              Flash & Accessories

              Get a flash to add light to your picture.

              LumiQuest -  Soft Screen Diffuser
              • Price: $11.95
              • GBP 7.61
               

              Bags & Cases

              Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.

              Sony -  LCS-AMSC30 Soft Carrying Case
              • Price: $69.00
              • GBP 43.95
               

              Battery Grips

              Get a better grip for vertical shots and add battery life.

              Sony -  STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Hand Grip for Alpha Series Cameras
              • Price: $41.95
              • GBP 26.72
               

              Remote Control

              Take pictures remotely and minimize vibration.

              Sony -  RM-L1AM Alpha Remote
              • Price: $56.73
              • GBP 36.13
               

              Screen Protectors

              Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.

              GGI -  Digital Screen Care Kit
              • Price: $7.49
              • GBP 4.77
               

              Care & Cleaning

              Ensure trouble-free performance through proper camera maintenance.

              Visible Dust -  VDust Plus Formula Solution
              • Price: $21.32
              • GBP 13.58
               
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              What's in the Box

              Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 18-70mm DT AF Lens
              • SAL-1870 AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6(D) Autofocus Lens
              • Front & Rear Lens Caps
              • Lens Hood
              • M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
              • Battery Charger (BC-VM10) with Cord (Type A)
              • USB Cable
              • Video Cable
              • Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1)
              • Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
              • Body cap
              • Accessory shoe cap
              • Software CD-ROM (USB Driver, RAW Conversion and Image Management Software)
              • Manual
              • 1-Year Sony U.S.A. Limited Warranty
               
               
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