Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 11 Area, 11 Line, 5 center twin-cross lines, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Wide focus area (Auto, 11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas selectable), Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen, Manual Focus (MF): Yes
Smart Features:
See Features Below
Playback/ MultiMedia Features:
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMITM Output2, Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Software, Image Data Lightbox software
Photo/Scene Modes:
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Max Shutter Speed:
30 < 1/8,000 sec 55 step, Bulb
Weight:
unavailable
Flash Type:
External
Battery Type:
Rechargeable NP-FM500H Lithium-ion
LCD viewer size (inches):
3.00
Viewfinder:
Yes, Optical
Internal Flash Modes:
Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Shoot in razor-sharp detail with 12.24 megapixel clarity, quicker response and greater creativity. Express your creativity and shoot like a pro. The Sony DSLR-A700 is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs with 12.24 megapixel resolution to capture the full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss® lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-speed shooting help you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot® image stabilization conveniently works with every lens. 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. The DSLR-A700 is a camera body only and does not include a lens.
FEATURES:
12.24 MP ExmorTM Imaging Sensor
A newly designed APS-C size CMOS imager with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion provides over 12 million pixels, drawing out the full image description power of the Sony® α (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.
BIONZTM Image Processor
At the heart of the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 DSLR camera is the advanced Sony BIONZTM Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing and prolongs battery life.
Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder
With a bright focusing matte, an optical glass prism and glass lenses that prevent ghosts inside the finder, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700's viewfinder image makes it easier to see your subject, compose your shot and adjust focus manually.
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.
Easy-to-Use Exposure Mode Dial
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700's top-mounted 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.
Built-In Flash
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 flip-up flash covers a wide focal range, synchronizes at 1/250 sec., supports red-eye reduction and slow flash features as well as manual flash mode to set flash intensity. A wireless flash signal is available for external flash synchronization.
Xtra FineTM 3.0"1 LCD Screen with 921k Pixels
With almost 1 MP performance, it's like having a high-resolution photo viewer built into your camera -- and the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700's amazing photo-quality screen displays sharp, bright images even outdoors with a wide viewing angle so you can share photos more easily.
Wireless Remote Control
For shooting as well as viewing convenience, Sony supplies a multi-function wireless remote control with the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 -- allowing you to control HDTV photo viewing and trip the shutter by remote to put yourself in the picture.
Professional Lenses and Accessories
Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 accepts a superb array of precision optics, including new 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 over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide -- plus professional-quality flash units and system accessories to expand your creative horizons.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: 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.
Eye-Start® Autofocus System
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder -- so you'll be ready to catch the perfect moment.
Simple Camera Control Menus
Even with all its high-tech features, theSony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 is amazingly simple to operate -- and a quick press of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from standard menu information to a new 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.
Quick Setting Recall
The "C" button allows you to make changes more quickly by calling up Creative Style settings, Exposure compensation, Flash compensation and many more operating modes and camera functions.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to help keep the CMOS imager cleaner for better pictures, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the imager's filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the sensor to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
Note:
Sony Quick AF Live View is featured on DSLR-A300 and DSLR-A350. DSLR-A700 LCD can only provide menu display (during shooting) and image display (during playback).
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.
SteadyShot INSIDETM Image Stabilization
Built-in technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from automatic blur reduction -- and 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.
Continuous 5 Frames-Per-Second Advance at 12.24 MP
The high-speed processing power of its BIONZTM engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce -- they all enable the Sony® α (alpha) 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.
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.
Creative Custom Settings
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 is designed to bring out your creativity with a wide range of auto preference settings, including four basic image styles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe RGB) and three style-box memory settings for quick setup in special events like weddings and competitive sports.
Stamina® Power
To give you confidence for long shootng sessions in the field, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 can take up to 650 shots3 on a fully charged NP-FM500H InfoLithium® battery -- with indication in percentage of about how much battery power remains.
Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 is built to very high standards of durability and performance -- so you can shoot on location in difficult conditions with confidence that your equipment can handle the challenge.
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMITM Output2
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A700 provides direct HDMITM output to your Bravia® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, 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 new Bravia® HDTV models, photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation and color reproduction for HD display.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:DSLR-A700 Dimensions:5 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in (141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm) (excl. protrusions) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action), RAW+JPEG and three JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard) Storage Media:No Memory Stick media is included. Software:Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional, Vista; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.1.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory. Supplied 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) Lens Type:Interchangeable A-mount Lens Specs:
EV Compensation : ±3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable
Focus : Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 11 Area, 11 Line, 5 center twin-cross lines, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Wide focus area (Auto, 11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas selectable), Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen, Manual Focus: Yes
Lens Type : Interchangeable A-mount
Shutter Speed : 30 < 1/8000 sec 55 step, Bulb
Flash Range:Manual popup; Approx. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100); Coverage of up to 16 mm (in focal length); Approx. 3 sec. recycling time; Flash-ready indicator. Flash Specs:
Flash Effective Range : Manual popup; Approx. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100); Coverage of up to 16 mm (in focal length); Approx. 3 sec. recycling time; Flash-ready indicator.
Flash Mode(s) : Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Image Capture Specs:
Imaging Device : 12.24 (effective) APS ExmorTM Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; RGB primary color filter
Megapixel : 12.24 MP
Burst Mode : Selectable Hi (5FPS) Lo (3FPS); JPEG Standard/Fine: Unlimited to capacity of media; JPEG Extra Fine: 8; cRAW (compressed): 24; cRAW+JPEG: 12; RAW: 17; RAW+JPEG: 11.
Color Mode(s) : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
Memory Stick PROTM Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Red-Eye Reduction : On/Off (all modes)
Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
White Balance : Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation).
AF Illuminator Light : Yes, On/Off Select
Clear RAW NR : N/A
Histogram Display : Yes; RGB display; Playback only