Testseek.com have collected 74 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A700 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A700.
January 2008
(81%)
74 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Good LCD, Improved overall spec, Decent value for money
Supplied zoom lens not the best
Sony is serious about its SLRs. The A100 was a fair effort, with a resemblance to the Dynax 5D Sony inherited from its takeover of Konica Minolta, but the A700 is a whole new camera. Where the A100 is a budget model for novices, the A700 is targeted at...
Abstract: Aimed at photography enthusiasts, the Alpha 700 is Sonys second DSLR since acquiring Konica Minoltas photo business. It features a 12.24-megapixel Cmos sensor with a maximum sensitivity of ISO6400 and a high-resolution 3in colour monitor.
Broad, functional feature set, including sensor-shift image stabiliser; excellent photo quality; generally fast performance
A few design quirks; proprietary hot shoe
A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you dont already have a stake in other lens systems ...
Quick focusing. Great control layout. Excellent images up to ISO 800 ...
Feels a bit flimsy. No top LCD. Unimpressive kit lenses. Scene modes?...
The A700 produces excellent shots, but its cheap build and shutter noise mean it loses out to rivals from Olympus and Nikon ...
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Published: 2007-10-17, Author: Lori , review by: asia.cnet.com
Exceptionally streamlined, comfortable shooting design; broad, functional feature set, including sensor-shift image stabilizer; excellent photo quality; generally fast performance.
A few design quirks; proprietary hot shoe.
A top-of-the-line amateur digital SLR camera, the Sony Alpha A700 will delight Konica Minolta diehards and makes a great choice if you dont already have a stake in other lens systems.
Abstract: MY FIRST experience with a Sony DSLR was enjoyable. I welcomed the uncluttered organisation of buttons and dials. The extra large fonts on the menus are much easier to read on screen compared to the others.It also has good handling and design.Call me o...
Abstract: Sony realiza una auténtica declaración de intenciones a la competencia con su cámara réflex digital Sony Alpha 700. Es el momento de hacer negocios seriamente. En primer lugar el exterior posee un acabado perfecto y la cámara se coge muy bien entre la...
Abstract: Après pratiquement une année d'absence, Sony revient fièrement dans le monde des reflex avec le nouvel Alpha 700. Un nouveau boîtier ambitieux qui reprend et améliore les caractéristiques techniques de l'Alpha 100. Le nouveau reflex monte en gamme et v...
Le capteur, La sensibilité Iso, Le stabilisateur, Le support de deux types de cartes, Le système de navigation et de réglages, Lécran
Le prix
Pour ses premiers pas dans le monde des reflex numériques, avec lAlpha A100, Sony sétait en grande partie inspiré de lhéritage de Konica Minolta et notamment de son Dynax 5D. Une descendance qui explique que lAlpha A700 soit lui aussi compatible av...
Abstract: Plus léger que ses concurrents directs (680g, contre 740g pour le 40D et 825g pour le D300), le dernier né des laboratoires Sony présente une qualité de fabrication qui n’a rien à leur envier. La coque est en effet constitu&...
