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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | A700 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $1500.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2007-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 24.3 oz (690 g) |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (142 x 105 x 80 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.55 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 581 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3104 x 2064 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 1744 (5.4 MP, 16:9), 2128 x 1424 (3.0 MP, Other), 2128 x 1200 (2.6 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.9 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.60x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Automatic, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Manual, Wireless |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Included Memory: | |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wireless RMT-DSLR1 included |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.200 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.075 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.0 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 650 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included 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). |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus System; Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body |
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