Sony A-700 with 18-70 D-SLR Outfit

Package Contents

DSLR-A700 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera, DT 18-70mm f3.5 zoom lens (27, 105 35mm eq)(SAL-1870), M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H), Battery Charger w/cord (AC-VQ900AM), Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1), Video Cable, USB Cable, Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Software/USB Driver CD-ROM, (NOTE: No Memory Stick media is included), Sony Warranty

Overview

Express your creativity and shoot like a pro. The Sony a alpha DSLR-A700 is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs with 12.24 megapixel resolution to capturethe full imaging precision of Sony zoom lenses, Carl Zeiss lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-speed shooting help you capture your creative vision, while Super SteadyShot image stabilization conveniently works with every lensFor improved picture quality and reduced blur, the Eye-Start® Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor for phenomenal results. All of this combined with Sony's innovative Anti-Dust Technology and a rugged magnesium alloy body and you have the ultimate DSLR for serious photo enthusiasts and amateurs alikeA newly designed APS-C size CMOS imager with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion provides over 12 million pixels, drawing out the full imagedescription power of the a alpha DSLR-A700's high-performance lenses and providing spectacular detail for making big prints. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratioThe a alpha DSLR-A700 accepts a superb array of precision optics, including new Sony wide-aperture zoom lenses that perform brilliantly over a broad range of focal lengths, Sony G Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss T* coated lenses, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide, plus professional-quality flash units and system accessories to expand your creative horizonsBuilt-in technology moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, enablingevery lens to benefit from automatic blur reduction, & provides an advantage of up to 4.0 shutter speed steps to sharpen images in lower light, for hand-heldshots that would normally require a tripodAt the heart of the DSLR-A700 DSLR camera is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing & prolongs battery lifeTo recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, the a alpha DSLR-A700 provides multiple levels of Dynamic Range Optimization: Standard mode,to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves; Advanced Auto mode, allowing you to select any of 5 DRO correction levels, or DRO Advanced Bracketing, that automatically takes 3 shots at different DRO levels with a single shutter pressThe high-speed processing power of its Bionz engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, & dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror bounce,-they all enable the a alpha DSLR-A700 to capture action more effectively at either 5 or 3 frames per second, even shooting at full 12.24 MP resolution. You can also shoot continuously to the limit of available memory in JPEG Fine & Standard modes.

Features

• Shoot like a professional when you pair the amazing Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A700 with the versatile SAL-1870 all-purpose lens.12.24 MP Exmor Imaging SensorProfessional Lenses and AccessoriesSuper SteadyShot® Image StabilizationBionz Image ProcessorDynamic Range OptimizerContinuous 5 Frames-Per-Second Advance at 12.24 MPAdvanced Pentaprism ViewfinderBright focusing matte, optical glass prism and glass lenses that prevent ghosts inside the findera (alpha) DSLR-A700's viewfinder image makes it easier to see your subject, compose your shot & adjust focus manuallyEye-Start® Autofocus System begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder11-Point Center Dual Cross AF SensorSony AutoFocus system with a large f2.8 sensor improves your ability to frame the subject & capture moving subjects with greater focusing precisionA focus drive clutch lets you switch seamlessly between auto and manual focusing by pressing a simple button.Super-Accurate Exposure Control40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditionsSimple Camera Control MenusA quick press of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from standardmenu information to a new Quick Navigation screen for camera setup via joystick &forward-back controls.Creative Custom SettingsFour basic image styles (Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe RGB)Three style-box memory settings for quick setup in special events like weddings and competitive sportsEasy-to-Use Exposure Mode DialTop-mounted dial gives you quick access to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modesSix scene selection modes that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrastSettings for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait scenes.Quick Setting RecallStamina® Power can take up to 650 shots on a fully charged NP-FM500H Info Lithium batteryIndicates in percentage of about how much battery power remainsBuilt-In Flash covers a wide focal rangeSynchronizes at 1/250 sec., supports red-eye reduction and slow flash featuresManual flash mode to set flash intensityA wireless flash signal is available for external flash synchronizationAnti-Dust TechnologyUtilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibrationAutomatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.Rugged Magnesium Alloy BodyXtraFine" 3.0" LCD Screen with 921k PixelsWith almost 1 MP performance, it's like having a high-resolution photo viewer built into your cameraAmazing photo-quality screen displays sharp, bright images even outdoors with a wide viewing angle so you can share photos more easily.PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI OutputProvides direct HDMI output to your Bravia® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screensChoose between standard 3:2 and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratioWith new Bravia® HDTV models, photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation and color reproduction for HD display.Multi-function Wireless Remote ControlControl HDTV photo viewing and trip the shutter by remote to put yourself in thepicture.Versatile Recording Formats captured in RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action)Plus 3 JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard), for greater versatility in every digital photo application.Versatile Recording FormatsPowerful RAW conversion and image management systemNewly developed RAW software that gives you the power to handle large volumes ofRAW data while taking full advantage of sophisticated imaging capabilitiesDual Media OptionsBuilt-in slots for both CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick Duo media or high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media

Specifications

Other	Focus : Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection Focus-2 Multi-point: 11 Area, 11 Line, 5 center twin-cross lines Focus-3 Auto Focus Mode: Yes Focus-4 Wide focus area (Auto, 11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas selectable) Focus-5 Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via VF Matte Screen
Sony Limited Warranty:	1 Year Parts & Labor
Operating System Compatibility:	Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional, Vista; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.1.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory.
Supplied Software:	Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, Remote Camera Control ver.1.0 (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only).
Battery Type:	NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity:	7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 650 pictures
USB Port(s):	Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Output(s):	Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
Flash Effective Range:	Manual popup; Approx. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100); Coverage of up to 16 mm (in focal length); Approx. 3 sec. recycling time; Flash-ready indicator.
Flash Modes:	Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility:	Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Self Timer:	Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Still Image Mode(s):	RAW, cRAW (optimized for fast action), RAW+JPEG and three JPEG modes (Extra Fine, Fine and Standard)
Scene Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Color Mode(s):	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
Burst Mode:	Selectable Hi(5 FPS) Lo(3 FPS); JPEG Standard/Fine: Unlimited to capacity of media; JPEG Extra Fine: 8; cRAW (compressed): 24; cRAW+JPEG: 12; RAW: 17; RAW+JPEG: 11.
Microphone/Speaker:	No/ No
Red-Eye Reduction:	Yes: On/ Off
White Balance:	Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Greencompensation).
Histogram:	Yes; RGB display; Playback only
LCD:	3.0" TFT (921k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo design
ISO:	Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/3200/4000/5000/6400
EV Compensation:	±3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable
Exposure:	Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator Exposure-2 : Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure-3: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
Shutter Speed:	30 - 1/8000 sec 55 step, Bulb
Recording Media:	Built-in slots for both CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick Duo media or high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Imaging Device:	12.24 (effective) APS Exmor Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; RGB primary color filter
Chipset:	Bionz Engine w/ Dynamic Range Optimizer. DRO Modes include Off, Standard, Advanced Auto, Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-frame bracketing. Advanced Manual include 5 adjustable levels.
Lens:	Includeds: DT 18-70mm f3.5 zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq)(SAL-1870) Lens Type: Interchangeable A mount