The new Alpha A700 Digital SLR camera from Sony with 12.24 Megapixels, Super SteadyShot built into the camera body to combat picture blur, and an advanced anti-dust protection system for the CMOS this camera is the culmination of the most advanced digital technology, precision optics and innovative design. Compatible with a full range of Sony Digital SLR lenses and optional accessories the result is a full Digital SLR system that is quite simply like no other. RRP $2,249
What's in the box?
Sony Alpha A700 DSLR Camera Body Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery NPFM500H Battery Charger BC-VM10 AC Cord Wireless Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap with Remote Commander Clip Eyepiece Cap Body Cap Accessory Shoe Cap CD-Rom Software Instruction Manual 12 Month Warranty Card
To get started, DCW recommends....
... extra memory
... a spare battery
... a camera case
... an extended warranty
... a cleaning kit
Take your photography to the next level with these optional accessories
2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
White balance bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Super SteadyShot
System
Image-sensor shift mechanism
Capability
Approx. 2.5 EV - 4 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
Viewfinder
Type
Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism
Field of view
95%
Magnification
0.9 x, with 50mm lens at infinity
Eye relief
Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece,
Approx. 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
Diopter adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 m-1
Mirror
Quick return mirror
Focusing screen
Spherical Acute Matte
Auto Focus System
Type
(TTL) phase-detection system
Sensor
CCD line sensors
No. of focus point
11 points
Sensitivity range
0 EV to +18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent)
Focus mode
Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF,
Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
Focus area
Wide focus area (Auto,11 areas), Spot focus area,
Local focus area (11 local areas, selection with the multi-selector)
Eye-Start AF system
On/Off selectable
AF illuminator
Type: built -in, LED
Range: approx. 1 m - 7 m
Auto Exposure System
Light metering
Type: TTL metering
Cell: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Range: 0 EV to 20 EV (+2 EV to +20 EV with Spot metering) (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)
Mode: Multi segment, Spot, Center weighted
Exposure setting
Auto, Program AUTO (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night view / portrait)
Exposure compensation
+/-3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable
AE bracketing
Bracket: Cont.. / Bracket: Single, with 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 EV increments, 3/5 frames selectable