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Sony DSLR-A700 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Sony DSLR-A700 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 29 May 2008 - |
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- 17 January 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 20 December 2007 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 14 November 2007 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 09 November 2007 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 18 October 2007 - |
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- 05 September 2007 - |
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Photo.net 's conclusion / rating - 29 May 2008 |
“ The A700 is constructed of a high strength aluminum chassis with a magnesium alloy body shell and a plastic covering. The grip section of the body has a textured rubber covering to make it a little easier to hold.
The control ergonomics are good and it's possible (though perhaps not advisable) to operate most of the more commonly used camera controls one-handed.
The A700 is slightly larger (141.7x104.8x79.7mm vs. 133x95x71mm) and slightly heavier (768g vs. 638g inc. battery) than the A100, but it should be much more durable... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 17 January 2008 |
“ Offering a compelling combination of intuitive design and handling, sophisticated functionality and excellent image quality, the Sony A700 is an easy DSLR camera to recommend. Being based so clearly upon a previous Konica Minolta camera has given Sony the benefits of an already installed user-base, eager for a new body to use their lenses with, and a proven design on which to build. And build they certainly have, with a wealth of advanced new features that make the A700 perfectly suited to its prosumer target market. If you're already a Konica Minolta or Sony A100 DSLR owner, upgrading to the A700 is something of a no-brainer, helped by a generously competitive price-tag. If you haven't invested in a DSLR system yet, the Sony A700 is a strong contender for your cash, especially considering that Sony have invested a huge amount of money in the future of their DSLR range, with even more new lenses and bodies on the horizon. If you're already wedded to a similar Canon, Nikon, or other manufacturer's system, then the A700 doesn't do quite enough to tempt you away, as there are a few negative points to take note of. It deserves a better lens than the supplied DT 18-70mm, produces soft images at the default settings, lacks a top LCD panel, and suffers in comparison with some of its competitors by not offering a Live View mode (something which you may or may not care about) or support for a wireless transmitter.. You'll also find a similar 3 inch LCD screen and HDMI connectivity on a direct competitor, the Nikon D300. All in all, though, the Sony A700 is a fantastic DSLR camera that only narrowly misses out on our coveted Essential / 5 Star award... ”
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- 4.5 |
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 20 December 2007 |
“ The Alpha 700 was introduced as a complementary model to the Alpha 100; aimed more at the serious amateur and semi-professional photographer it enters a segment of the market which is buzzing with new models (EOS 40D, D300 and E-3). The A700 clearly has a lot of Minolta DNA (it's a natural successor to the popular Maxxum 7D) but also exhibits a range of development which can be attributed to the new development team that has come out of Sony's purchase of the Konica Minolta DSLR division.
Konica Minolta were the first manufacturer to put a sensor-shift Anti-Shake system into a digital SLR (again, in the 7D which shipped in early 2005), this same feature graces the A700 but has now been renamed 'Super SteadyShot', refined possibly since then but it works in exactly the same way. In our tests it worked well enough to make a difference providing somewhere between 1.0 and 1.5 stops of 'improvement' which it has to be said is somewhat less than Sony's claims.
One thing that is clear when you start shooting with the A700 is that Sony has worked hard on performance; it feels very responsive, button presses for menus or image playback occurring instantly and there's no feeling of lag when changing settings. Other performance criteria such as continuous shooting speed, buffering and write speeds were all very good, with a pretty blazing 34 MB/sec write speed with SanDisk Extreme IV cards. I should also make special mention of that new high resolution LCD monitor which really does make a difference to the whole shoot & review experience... ”
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Megapixel.net 's conclusion / rating - 14 November 2007 |
“ If the trend with many digital SLR cameras has been towards making them more compact, with the Alpha 700, Sony is resolutely taking a much more traditional approach to SLR design. Unlike the A100, the A700 is a big camera and has a hefty weight that makes it more comparable to larger, pro SLRs, which is exactly where Sony wants it. ... ”
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- 4.5 |
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 09 November 2007 |
“ Having produced what is arguably the best entry-level DSLR on the market in the A100, Sony has followed it up with another outstanding camera. The A700 is a superb tool for the enthusiast or semi-professional photographer, providing high quality results in almost any conditions. The combination of rugged durability, fast performance, a class-leading AF system, on-board image stabilisation and great handling will prove hard to beat... ”
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- 4.5 |
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 18 October 2007 |
“ These days the amateur dSLR market is quite competitive and the A700 has a wonderful combination of quality and shooting features to keep it in the top rank. With 12 megapixels of resolution, impressive shooting performance, superb image quality and the combination of Super Steady Shot image stabilization and anti-dust technology, this camera it a very worthy contender. An A700 would obviously be the best choice for anyone upgrading from Minolta film cameras or dSLRs, and yet it should appeal to first time dSLR users as well... ”
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DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 05 September 2007 |
“ With their Alpha DSLR-A700, Sony has created a midrange digital SLR that keeps up with the "big boys". The A700 offers an excellent mix of photo quality, performance, features, and build quality -- not to mention support for legacy Minolta lenses. Yes, it's lacking the live view feature of its competitors, but I don't really miss it, to be honest. While I don't see Canon and Nikon owners rushing to eBay to sell their gear to buy the A700, it's a great D-SLR for those with a collection of Minolta lenses. I enjoyed my time with the DSLR-A700, and can recommend it without hesitation.
The A700 is a fairly large, rectangular-shaped digital SLR. Not only does it look a bit like a brick, it feels like one too, courtesy of its magnesium alloy body. The camera's substantial right hand grip allows the camera to sit comfortably in your hand. The A700 features Sony's new 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, which features a dust reduction system. The camera's Super SteadyShot image stabilization system moves the sensor to compensation for the effects of "camera shake", and it worked quite well for me. Since the IS system is built into the camera, every lens you attach will be stabilized, so there's no need to spend more on special stabilized lenses. The LCD on the A700 is absolutely fantastic. The resolution is leagues better than everything else on the market (save the D3/D300), though you'll only be using it for reviewing photos and operating the camera's menu system. The A700 is loaded with I/O ports, with the most notable one being an HDMI output port (cable not included). It also has dual memory card slots: one for CompactFlash, and the other for Memory Stick Duo. My only design complaints are the "legacy" hot shoe, and the scattering of buttons all around the camera, some of which are hard to find when you're shooting... ”
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