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Experience breathtaking HD image quality from shooting to viewing on the Sony Alpha A700.
The new 12.24 effective megapixel Exmor™ CMOS sensor with enhanced BIONZ processor delivers incredibly lifelike picture quality. Super SteadyShot offers improved image stabilisation with all lenses.
The photo-quality 3-inch LCD with 921k dot resolution makes it easy to check pictures accurately without the need to upload shots to a PC. Enjoy big-screen HD image playback on your HD Ready TV, plus stunning PhotoTV HD image display on the latest BRAVIA sets.
Enjoy fast response from the accurate 11 point autofocus, high-speed shutter and continuous shooting up to 5fps. Operation is beautifully simple with the new 'Quick Navi' system for instant access to camera settings.
The α700 is a strong performer with a rugged magnesium body and dust/moisture resistant seals.
- Exmor™ CMOS sensor: APS-C type with approx. 12.24 effective megapixels
- BIONZ imaging processor with on-chip A/D conversion and dual noise reduction
- D-Range optimiser with 5 adjustable levels and bracketing
- Super SteadyShot optical image
stabilisation offers approx. 2.5-4 stops anti-shake correction
- Dual anti-dust system
- Centre dual cross 11-point autofocus with precision F2.8 AF sensor
- AF modes: Single-shot, automatic, continuous, direct manual focus
- AF illuminator
- 40-segment light metering with multi segment, spot & centre weighted modes
- Exposure settings: Auto, program AUTO, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, scene selection (portrait, landscape, macro, sports action, sunset, night view/portrait)
- Sensitivity: ISO100 - 3200 equivalent (up to ISO 6400 in expanded ISO range)
- Shutter speed range: 1/8000 sec. - 30 sec.
- Output interfaces: HDMI™ and USB2.0 (Hi-Speed)
- Battery life: Approx. 650 shots (CIPA measurement)
- Dual media slots (MS/CF): Accepts Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, CompactFlash® Type I, Type II (UDMA / Microdrive™)
- Supplied software: Image data lightbox SR, image data converter SR ver 2, remote camera control
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Grip & Power Attachment Fitting (Optional Acc.)
Sony VG-C70AM
Compatible storage media (card not supplied)
Memory Stick PRO, CompactFlash, CompactFlash Type II, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo ,
Compatible with MicroDrive
Yes
Max Consecutive Shots
18 RAW shots
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps)
5fps for 18 RAW shots, 25 compress RAW, 12 cRAW+JPEG, 12 Extra fine JPEG
Battery Fitting Type
NP-FM500H
Exposure Modes
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Picture Modes,
Metering Modes
Centre Weighted, Spot,
Connection Type
HDMI, USB,
White Balance Modes
Auto
Focusing Modes
One-shot AF, AI Servo AF, Continuous AF, Manual,
Flash Sync Socket
Yes
Movie Mode
No
Operating System
Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Tripod Thread
Yes
Video Out
PAL, NTSC,
Dimensions (WxHxD) mm
Approx. 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight (Kg)
690g