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Sony Alpha DSLR-A700  
 
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Manufacturer: Sony Electronics
Model name: Alpha DSLR-A700
Date announced: 2007-09-06
MSRP: $999
Average retail price: $868  See all prices
Official site: DSLR-A700 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4288 x 2856 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 23.5 x 15.6 mm (CMOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 1.5x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 921,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optical
Viewfinder magnification: 0.9x
Viewfinder coverage: 95%
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100-6400
Movie mode (format): No
Movie resolution (max): N/A
Sound recording: No
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II + Memory Stick Duo (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: NP-FM500H (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
650 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.6 x 4.3 x 3.3 in / 142.2 x 109.2 x 83.8 mm
Weight (empty): 24.3 oz / 690 g
Bundled software: Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter, Image Data Lighbox, Remote Camera Control
 
Misc. notes: Supports all Minolta and Sony lenses that use the Alpha mount with 1.5X focal length conversion; HDMI video output; dust reduction system. Comes with an 18-70 mm lens for $100 more, or a 16-105 mm lens for $500 more.