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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens

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4.8

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Pros

  • Well built / quality (10)
  • Good controls (9)
  • Large clear lcd (9)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Great picture quality (7)
  • Fast shutter (6)
  • Image stabilization (5)
  • Short lag time (5)
  • Quiet (3)
  • "memory" settings (1)
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Cons

  • Lcd fragile/scratches (2)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Hot shoe (1)
  • I can't find any cons (1)
  • No grip with aa batteries (1)
  • No live view (1)
  • Noisy (1)
  • Raw conversion software (1)
  • Short battery life (1)
  • Still searching (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (10)
  • Art (8)
  • Fun (7)
  • Photojournalism (6)
  • Portraits (6)
  • Landscape/scenery (4)
  • Sports (3)
  • Documentary (2)
  • Weddings (1)
 
 
 

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The Sony α (Alpha) DSLR-A700 Digital Camera features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction, making it ideal for the photo enthusiast or serious photo hobbyist. It incorporates Sony's Super SteadyShot image stabilization in the camera body and is compatible with most Minolta Maxxum mount lenses in addition to Sony's selection of high quality lenses. The camera's 12.2-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor provides impressive image quality with noise reduction right on the sensor itself for incredibly clear images - even at high ISO settings. While the BIONZ processing engine, which has been optimized to process data-rich picture information at high speeds and to further reduce picture noise, provides detailed images with rich tonal reproduction. The DSLR-A700 camera provides for extensive creative control beginning with fourteen creative styles, including night view, autumn leaves or vivid, which can be selected to enhance images. These effects can then be fine-tuned by customizing contrast, sharpness, zone matching and other parameters. Furthermore, Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) function, provides users with the ability to choose the desired level of detail recovered in areas of shadow. Additionally, there is an extensive array of customization options to personalize the camera to match shooting styles. Up to 28 camera settings can be stored in one of three user memories for instant recall, and the camera's custom function button can be assigned to 15 frequently-accessed functions. The large, bright, viewfinder uses a precision-ground optical glass pentaprism, and includes an interchangeable spherical acute matte focusing screen so that you can easily discern focus and framing. Then view your photos on the 3-inch XtraFine LCD screen, with its ultra-sharp resolution that makes it possible to check focus and image quality with much greater accuracy. The camera also features an HDMI output for connection to HDTV sets, putting a high-resolution spin on the conventional photo slideshow.

Specification Description
Model DSLR-A700H, DSLRA700H
UPC 027242736122
*Megapixels 12.0
Anti Shake Mode Yes
Compatible with Macintosh Yes
Compatible with Windows PC Yes
Electronic Flash Built-in
LCD Viewer 3 Inch
Lens Included
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 1 Year
Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical Zoom 11x
PictBridge Compatible
Pixel Count 12 Megapixel
Select Camera Style Interchangeable Lens SLR's
Select Media Compact Flash Card Type II,Compact Flash Cards,Mem
Self Timer Yes
Still Picture Capture Yes
Storage Media Type Memory Stick Pro DUO

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens Review

For a new DSLR purchase, it's PERFECT!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Quiet
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"Took a road trip to Arizona, California & Nevada... had this new camera with the 500mm reflex lens as well... the only thing wrong, was the photographer with a new camera.. the camera did wonderful in all sorts of lighting conditions and scenes... would recommend this camera to anyone just getting s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 30 2008
David
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $1,199.99
 

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens Review

Great camera

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Big and bright view finde
  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • FAST AUTOFOCUS
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    Cons

  • Hot shoe
  • no live view
  • Raw conversion software
  • White balance on cloudy

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Landscape
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
  • More »
 

"It is an excellent camera. Fast, beautiful, robust, intuitive, with a great picture quality. The Dro is really useful. I am so glad that I purchase a Sony A300 camera as a reserve. Here in Brazil is very difficult to find high-quality lenses for the sony. In the kit lens (18-200 mm) is very slow and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 10 2009
Leonardo
Pirassununga-SP, Brasil
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  • Pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,199.99
 

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens Review

Amazing camera for any photographer!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • "Memory" settings
  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Customizable Buttons
  • Easy To Use
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    Cons

  • Exposed LCD
  • Heavy
  • Short battery life

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Landscape
  • Photojournalism
  • Portraits
  • More »
 

"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 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 13 2009
Matt
Monterey, CA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,199.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens Review

Amazing Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Quiet
  • Small Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Documentary
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I've shot digital for a about half a decade now, and this is by far my favorite camera I own. I picked it up after receiving it from B&H and instantly ran through all the controls. everything is set up so intuitively, it all just falls into place. I've shot it with everything from the 18-200 it came …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 28 2008
click... the paparazzi
va beach
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,199.99
 

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Digital Camera Kit with 18-200mm AF Lens Review

best camera ever

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Great Image Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • Still searching

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Fun
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"My hobby is fotography and for my first time I decided to buy I sony camera. It was a great choice because I had the opportunity to test it during my wedding. I feel a grand satisfaction for shooting indoors and outdoors. The color of the images are really good and the quality is the best. The came …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 15 2009
rossella.t
sicily, italy
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,199.99
 
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