Sony Alpha 700 camera review by What Digital Camera magazine

[asdFRap]

can you record video with this camera ?

[WhatDigitalCamera]

@asdFRap No. This camera is old now and discontinued. The new version, the A77, does record HD video

[12sago]

Hi guys. If you would like to see how good the Alpha 700 is just have look at my web-

mk.nete.cvv.pl

[GottaLaunch]

Man I love this camera!

Who needs a nikon when you can do the job just as good with this a700 which is 2/3rds of the price?

By the way; the Sony 11-18 ulrta wide is an awesome lens, a must-have for the versitile photographer.

[SaulTiberiusNads]

Just bought one of these (£549, body only) and tomorrow I'm off to Chester Zoo to try it out :)

[THEOLDNEWKIDS]

ermm relaxxxdems go for nikonD3!

[relaxxxdems]

im not sure which cam i should buy... either the alpha 700 or canon eos 500d..

[Innmanu]

a 700

[socal1000]

the only reason i am considering this camera is beacuse even the cheaper lens's feel very well made

[revowithin]

any idea when the newer alpha coming out ? a800 ? a750 ?

[kezamizogabi]

alpha 900 was out ages ago.£1900 in uk):

[revowithin]

i know a900 out, but too expensive for me. i expecting something like a700...cuz theres been rumor new one coming soon

[valsero25]

guy if someone fhas a nikon D70S just tell me about the price new or after use one

[thomasward00]

Since the Version 4 firmware update for the A700, it more than matches the D300 in RAW performance, they do share the same sensor after all.

[addsf1]

I found this review very informative and thank you for posting it. I have been all over the place deciding what camera to buy the 40D, D300 or the Alfa 700. After watching yuor reviews on all three cameras i have decided to go with the D300 mainly down to 1)live view mode 2)the 51 point focus 3)the 12Mp 4)HDMI out need i go on. I can't take anything away from the other two and think that it is down to the user to decide what is best for them! enjoy it what ever you get :)

[WhatDigitalCamera]

Good choice. We did a group test of the D300, Alpha 700 and Olympus E3 recently (the Canon 40D is not in the same price bracket) and the D300 comfortably won, though they're all excellent and have their own special qualities.

[valsero25]

how much do alpha 700 cost with the lens you us in the video it it 28--80mm i want to know fastly i really need a camera

[valsero25]

that d300 cost how much? you say it has live view ?

[addsf1]

when i bought my D300 it cost me just short of £1200 just for the body but now they are around £750 to £900 used but a great tip would be to go to an Ebay shop for a new one you can get some real good deals from there

[valsero25]

so thanks i am going to convert it on website into my currency thanks for the information but do you if ican buy it from africa whee i am

[n40798]

Are there any down-sides about having the image stabilization in the camera instead of in the lense?

[licokao]

I prefer in IS in the body. Every lens becomes IS and less expensive. Unless you're a pro I don't think you can tell the difference

[shmeldrick]

HEy n40798, I have an a100 and I find the super steady shot very good but the only downside is if you're using a heavy lens there's no in-viewfinder-I.S.

[n40798]

Thanks

[johnnyboy1997]

anyone notice at 7:04 theres a book called "fetish girls"????:D

[silentalexx]

omfg!!! haha just hilarious :-D

[FieserBauer]

got this pearl of a dslr! i just love love it!

u can get some excellent lenses for the sony/minolta mount!

* * * * * !

[valsero25]

how much does that cost you boy with the lenses pleaze it's important to me

[simpson30]

Time to upgrade from my a100 to the a700 soon I think.

[N0rdman]

The Sony draws a lot of pedigree from its predecessor Konica Minolta and handles beautifully, best ergonomics in the market. Solid performance and remember; Sony and Konica Minolta all started making consumer products, not like Nikon that was originally into military optical instruments and later made third part lenses in 1935 for a company making copies of Leica cameras, that company was Canon. Go for Sony I say!

[andyroo2540]

i was deciding between the cannon 40d or the alpha 700 and this review has assured me that the alpha 700 is the better choice

i'll be getting the camera with the 162105 lens soon

[Lord0fSteel]

Yeah, grat advertisment - where is the critique?

[golawola]

The SSS was mentioned around halfway through.

[ravenave]

Still looks like the dynax d7 i still have one of those the body is almost unchanged but the core has been changed i work at jessops and got a go one they are awosome

[isacci]

Good Camera

[bigcat1986]

just got this baby yesterday, awesome camera!

[googletart]

Love the camera, love the review, love the magazine.

Gotta get me one!!!

Thanks WDC,

[s3ller]

A700 seems awesome! CAnon and Nikon have a new serious player to watch out for!

[jphtres]

Good Review.

Forgot to mention that only Sony A700 has SSS(super-steady-shot,i.e:ever­y single lens has image stabilization).

But again Excellent review.

[lithium7x]

wow this camera is awesome!

[jackt1993]

first viewer

thanks for the reviews

i love your mag