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Sony DSLR-A700

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Pros
Sturdy magnesium body
Extensive exposure controls
Cons
Inconsistencies with auto white balance
Mediocre software bundle

$1,407.94 - $1,499.01
From 2 Merchants

Product Specs

Battery
Number of Batteries	1

Digital Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)	1

Display
Viewfinder	Optical

Exposure
Shutter Priority	1

General
Price Without Lens	1400 $

Image Processor
Number of image sensor pixels	12.24 megapixels
Image sensor	CCD
Maximum horizontal image resolution	4288
Maximum vertical image resolution	2856
Image sensor quantity	1
Image format	RAW JPEG
White balance	0

Lens
Accessory Lens	0
Lens Model	SAL-16105 Zoom Lens (DT 16-105mm)
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	5.6 mm
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	3.5 mm

Shutter
Starter Media or Internal RAM	0

Storage
Media Slots	Memory Stick
Memory type	CompactFlash Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo

LCD Screen
LCD screen size	3 inches

Exposure Controls
Maximum shutter speed	8000
Minimum shutter speed	30
Bulb setting	0
ISO equivalencies	100 6400
Exposure settings	0
Exposure compensation range	0
Number of scene modes	0

Dimensions
Width	5.6 inches
Depth	3.1 inches
Height	4.1 inches
Weight	45.1 ounces

Flash
Flash characteristics	Flash Slow Sync Yes

Lens Features
Camera body only	0
Optical zoom	6.56 X
Minimum focal length	24
Maximum focal length	157.5
Maximum aperture	3.5
Lens mount	Interchangeable
Focus features	Yes

Connectivity
Interface connection	No

Other Features
General features	Pict Bridge
Image stabilization	Hardware
Included components	No
Power source	Rechargeable lithium ion

Warranty
Warranty information	1 Year Limited Warranty

Tags
Tags	slr

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What You Should Know about the DSLR-A700

Average Megapixels For an SLR

This digital SLR has an average megapixel count for its class. You can print images from an 8- to 10-megapixel camera at sizes up to 8 by 10 inches with no loss in quality; at 13 by 19 inches, however, prints will exhibit a slight loss of detail. Images from a 13-megapixel camera look good at 13 by 19 inches and can be pushed to 16 by 24 inches. Though prints at these larger sizes will lose some sharpness, they'll be superior to what you'd get from 35mm film printed at the same dimensions. You’ll also have plenty of latitude to crop and resize images. As the pixel count on an image sensor increases, so does its propensity to produce images plagued by noise--ugly speckling patterns. To avoid noise, look for a camera with the lowest pixel count that still serves your output needs.

Reviewed by: LizAnne044

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

Strengths: This camera shoots GREAT pics effortlessly!

Weaknesses: Bulkier than I am used to, but I am getting used to it.

Overall Evaluation: I have shot over 800 pics since I bought this camera and I am incredibly impressed with the performance. I was shooting with ah SONY DSC-F707 for six years at 5 megapixels and I have now found 'heaven' in this new camera. GREAT quality with little or no effort... FANTASTIC!!!!