Sony DSLR-A700 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED IF Autofocus Zoom Lens

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2009-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing camera for any photographer!

This is a great combo! I carry this with me all the time when I walk the dog and the 18-200 lens is perfect for shooting birds on the beach or zooming out for a landscape shot. I've read other reviews about some images turning out "over-exposed" and I have experienced this problem as well, but have not been able to figure out what the issue is (something in the settings that I guess I haven't figured out yet).

Matt

Sony DSLR-A700 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED IF Autofocus Zoom Lens Specifications

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  • Imaging Device:

    12.24 (effective) APS Exmor Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; RGB primary color filter

  • Lens:

    Not included
    Lens Type: Interchangeable A mount

  • Chipset:

    Bionz Engine w/ Dynamic Range Optimizer. DRO Modes include Off, Standard, Advanced Auto, Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-frame bracketing. Advanced Manual include 5 adjustable levels.

  • Recording Media:

    Built-in slots for both CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick Duo media or high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

  • Shutter Speed:

    30 ~ 1/8000 sec 55 step, Bulb

  • Exposure:

    Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator
    Exposure-2 :
    Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual
    Exposure-3:
    Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial

  • EV Compensation:

    +/-3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable

  • ISO:

    Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400

  • LCD:

    3.0" TFT (921k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo design

  • Histogram:

    Yes; RGB display; Playback only

  • Microphone/Speaker:

    No/ No

  • Red-Eye Reduction:

    Yes: On/ 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/Greencompensation).

  • Burst Mode:

    Selectable Hi(5 FPS) Lo(3 FPS); 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)

  • Scene Modes:

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait

  • Self Timer:

    Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

  • Still Image Mode(s):

    RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action), RAW+JPEG and three JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard)

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility:

    Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function

  • Flash Modes:

    Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)

  • 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.

  • Output(s):

    Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable

  • USB Port(s):

    Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed

  • Battery Type:

    NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

  • Battery Capacity:

    7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 650 pictures

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Sony Limited Warranty:

    1 Year Parts & Labor

  • Other

    Focus :
    Auto Focus:
    TTL Phase Detection
    Focus-2
    Multi-point: 11 Area, 11 Line, 5 center twin-cross lines
    Focus-3
    Auto Focus Mode: Yes
    Focus-4
    Wide focus area (Auto, 11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas selectable)
    Focus-5
    Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen

  • UPC Code

    027242736122

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Amazing camera for any photographer!

By Matt

This is a great combo! I carry this with me all the time when I walk the dog and the 18-200 lens is perfect for shooting birds on the beach or zooming out for a landscape shot. I've read other reviews about some images turning out "over-exposed" and I have experienced this problem as well, but have not been able to figure out what the issue is (something in the settings that I guess I haven't figured out yet).

Express your creativity and shoot like a pro. The Sony a alpha DSLR-A700 is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs with 12.24 megapixel resolution to capturethe 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

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 imagedescription power of the a 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

The a 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

Built-in technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enablingevery lens to benefit from automatic blur reduction, & provides an advantage of up to 4.0 shutter speed steps to sharpen images in lower light, for hand-heldshots that would normally require a tripod

At the heart of the DSLR-A700 DSLR camera is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing & prolongs battery life

To recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, the a 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 3 shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter press

The high-speed processing power of its Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, & dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce,-they all enable the a 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 & Standard modes.

Sony DSLR-A700 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED IF Autofocus Zoom Lens Features

  • 12.24 MP Exmor Imaging Sensor
  • Professional Lenses and Accessories
  • Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
  • Bionz Image Processor
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer
  • Continuous 5 Frames-Per-Second Advance at 12.24 MP
  • Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder
  • Bright focusing matte, optical glass prism and glass lenses that prevent ghosts inside the finder
  • a (alpha) DSLR-A700's viewfinder image makes it easier to see your subject, compose your shot & adjust focus manually
  • Eye-Start Autofocus System begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder
  • 11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor
  • Sony AutoFocus system with a large f2.8 sensor improves your ability to frame the subject & capture moving subjects with greater focusing precision
  • A focus drive clutch lets you switch seamlessly between auto and manual focusing by pressing a simple button.
  • Super-Accurate Exposure Control
  • 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions
  • Simple Camera Control Menus
  • A quick press of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from standardmenu information to a new Quick Navigation screen for camera setup via joystick &forward-back controls.
  • Creative Custom Settings
  • Four basic image styles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe RGB)
  • Three style-box memory settings for quick setup in special events like weddings and competitive sports
  • Easy-to-Use Exposure Mode Dial
  • Top-mounted dial gives you quick access to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modes
  • Six scene selection modes that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast
  • Settings for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait scenes.
  • Quick Setting Recall
  • Stamina Power can take up to 650 shots on a fully charged NP-FM500H Info Lithium battery
  • Indicates in percentage of about how much battery power remains
  • Built-In Flash covers a wide focal range
  • Synchronizes at 1/250 sec., supports red-eye reduction and slow flash features
  • Manual flash mode to set flash intensity
  • A wireless flash signal is available for external flash synchronization
  • Anti-Dust Technology
  • Utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration
  • Automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
  • Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
  • XtraFine" 3.0" LCD Screen with 921k Pixels
  • With almost 1 MP performance, it's like having a high-resolution photo viewer built into your camera
  • Amazing photo-quality screen displays sharp, bright images even outdoors with a wide viewing angle so you can share photos more easily.
  • PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI Output
  • Provides direct HDMI output to your Bravia HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens
  • Choose between standard 3:2 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • With new Bravia HDTV models, photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation and color reproduction for HD display.
  • Multi-function Wireless Remote Control
  • Control HDTV photo viewing and trip the shutter by remote to put yourself in thepicture.
  • Versatile Recording Formats captured in RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action)
  • Plus 3 JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard), for greater versatility in every digital photo application.
  • Versatile Recording Formats
  • Powerful RAW conversion and image management system
  • Newly developed RAW software that gives you the power to handle large volumes ofRAW data while taking full advantage of sophisticated imaging capabilities
  • Dual Media Options
  • Built-in slots for both CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick Duo media or high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media

What's in the box:

  • M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
  • Battery Charger w/cord (AC-VQ900AM)
  • Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1)
  • Video Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
  • Body cap
  • Accessory shoe cap
  • Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
  • (NOTE: No Memory Stick media is included.)
  • Sony Warranty