Sony A700
The Sony A700 is a SLR with a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor designed for the photo maniacs. The sensor was made specifically for this camera, according to Sony. The Sony A700’s sensor has a 1.5x crop factor. Its body is a combination of magnesium alloy and polycarbonate.
The camera has a bright viewfinder which makes framing images surprisingly easy. A 3-inch, high-resolution LCD is a wonderful place to review the images.
Specifications:
· Resolution: 12.20 Megapixels
· Kit Lens: 3.88x zoom18-70mm(27-105mm eq.)
· Viewfinder: Optical
· LCD Size: 3.0 inch
· ISO: 100-6400
· Shutter: 30-1/8000
· Max Aperture: 3.5
· Mem Type: CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive
· Battery: Custom LiIon
· Dimensions: 5.6×4.1×3.1in(142×105x80mm)
· Weight: 24.3 oz(690 g)
· 12.2MP CMOS sensor,
· New lens for high-end kits: 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6
· Environmental seals
· More rugged body, magnesium alloy and polycarbonate construction
· Continuous 5 fps shooting,
· No buffer limit in JPEG Fine/Normal mode with a fast memory card
· 922K-pixel LCD, 267 ppi vs 160 ppi for typical 230K-pixel 2.5″ monitors
· All-new shutter, vertical traverse, 1/8,000 max speed, 1/250 or 1/200 x-sync
· Viewfinder glass pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification.
· Dynamic Range Optimization revised to include five user-selectable levels in D-R+ mode
· Dual CompactFlash (type I/II) and Memory Stick Pro Duo card slots
· Lithium-ion battery good for 650 shots
· Super Steady-Shot image stabilization enhanced
· Both Eye Start and Grip Start sensors for AF
· Predictive autofocus enhanced
· Direct HDMI output built-in
· New vertical grip with full controls, holds one or two batteries for extended runtime
· Sony’s goal: “Number One total picture quality among mid-class DLSRs”
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