Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

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

Product Specifications
Weight (Approx.)
*1 lb. 8 oz. (690 g) body, not including battery, lens and media
Dimensions (Approx.)
*(WHD) 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 x 3-1/4 (141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm) (excl. protrusions)
Megapixel
*12.24 MP
Imaging Device
*12.24 (effective) APS Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; RGB primary color filter
LCD
*3.0" TFT Xtra Fine™(922k pixels) LCD
Viewfinder
*Optical: TTL, 0.9x, 95% coverage
Microphone
*No/ No
White Balance
*Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation).
Self Timer
*Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility
*Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Red-Eye Reduction
*On/Off (all modes)
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)
USB Port(s)
*Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Output(s)
*Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
HD Output
*Yes (w/ optional HDMI™ cable)
Focus
*Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection Multi-point: 11 Area, 11 Line, 5 center twin-cross lines Auto Focus Mode: Yes Wide focus area (Auto, 11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas selectable) Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen Manual Focus: Yes
Shutter Speed
*30 < 1/8000 sec 55 step, Bulb
ISO
*Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 4000/5000/6400
EV Compensation
*±3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable
Exposure
*Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
Lens Type
*Interchangeable A mount
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.
Flash Mode(s)
*Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Battery Type
*NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity
*7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 650 pictures3
Histogram Display
*Yes; RGB display; Playback only
AF Illuminator Light
*Yes, On/Off Select
Multi-Pattern Measuring
*40-segment honeycomb pattern; Multi-segment, Center Weighted, Spot
Scene Mode(s)
*Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Movie Mode(s)
*N/A
Bionz™ Engine
*Yes w/ Dynamic Range Optimizer. DRO Modes include Off, Standard, Advanced Auto, Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-frame bracketing. Advanced Manual include 5 adjustable levels.