Sony alpha dslr-a700k User Manual
DSLR-A700K
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit)
The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A700K is the perfect DSLR for serious amateurs -- with 12.24 MP resolution to capture the full imaging precision
of Sony zoom lenses, precision Carl Zeiss® lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-
speed shooting helps you capture your creative vision, Super SteadyShot® image stabilization works with every lens, and the Eye-
Start® Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor to improve precision. All this, plus Sony Anti-Dust Technology and
a rugged magnesium alloy body.
of Sony zoom lenses, precision Carl Zeiss® lenses and legacy Minolta a-mount lenses. Quick response, creative style modes and high-
speed shooting helps you capture your creative vision, Super SteadyShot® image stabilization works with every lens, and the Eye-
Start® Autofocus system uses an 11-point center twin-cross AF sensor to improve precision. All this, plus Sony Anti-Dust Technology and
a rugged magnesium alloy body.
12.24 MP Exmor™ Imaging Sensor
A 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 image description
power of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700K’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
ratio.
A 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 image description
power of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700K’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
ratio.
Professional Lenses and Accessories
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K 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
horizons.
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K 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
horizons.
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
Built-in technology moves the image
sensor in response to camera shake,
enabling every lens to benefit from
automatic blur reduction -- and
provides an advantage of up to 4.0
shutter speed steps to sharpen images
in lower light, for hand-held shots that
would normally require a tripod.
Built-in technology moves the image
sensor in response to camera shake,
enabling every lens to benefit from
automatic blur reduction -- and
provides an advantage of up to 4.0
shutter speed steps to sharpen images
in lower light, for hand-held shots that
would normally require a tripod.
Bionz™ Image Processor
At the heart of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700K
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 and prolongs battery life.
At the heart of the α (alpha) DSLR-A700K
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 and prolongs battery life.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright
areas of the picture, the α (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 creates three versions of
the image captured at different DRO
levels with a single shutter press.
To recover details in dark or bright
areas of the picture, the α (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 creates three versions of
the image captured at different DRO
levels with a single shutter press.
Continuous 5 Frames-Per-Second
Advance at 12.24 MP
The high-speed processing power of its
Bionz™ engine, a quick-response
coreless motor to drive the shutter, and
dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror
bounce -- they all enable the α (alpha)
DSLR-A700K 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 and Standard
modes.
Advance at 12.24 MP
The high-speed processing power of its
Bionz™ engine, a quick-response
coreless motor to drive the shutter, and
dual mirror stoppers to prevent mirror
bounce -- they all enable the α (alpha)
DSLR-A700K 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 and Standard
modes.
Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder
With a bright focusing matte, an optical
glass prism and glass lenses that
prevent ghosts inside the finder, the α
(alpha) DSLR-A700K’s viewfinder image
makes it easier to see your subject,
compose your shot and adjust focus
manually.
With a bright focusing matte, an optical
glass prism and glass lenses that
prevent ghosts inside the finder, the α
(alpha) DSLR-A700K’s viewfinder image
makes it easier to see your subject,
compose your shot and adjust focus
manually.
Eye-Start® Autofocus System
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K begins its
precision autofocus adjustments the
moment you bring your eye to the
viewfinder -- so you’ll be ready to catch
the perfect moment.
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K begins its
precision autofocus adjustments the
moment you bring your eye to the
viewfinder -- so you’ll be ready to catch
the perfect moment.
11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor
A newly developed Sony AutoFocus
system with a large f2.8 sensor
improves your ability to frame the
subject and capture moving subjects
with greater focusing precision -- and a
focus drive clutch lets you switch
seamlessly between auto and manual
focusing by pressing a simple button.
A newly developed Sony AutoFocus
system with a large f2.8 sensor
improves your ability to frame the
subject and capture moving subjects
with greater focusing precision -- and a
focus drive clutch lets you switch
seamlessly between auto and manual
focusing by pressing a simple button.
Super-Accurate Exposure Control
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing
system provides multi-pattern
measuring for superior exposure control
accuracy in a wide range of lighting
conditions.
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing
system provides multi-pattern
measuring for superior exposure control
accuracy in a wide range of lighting
conditions.
Simple Camera Control Menus
Even with all its high-tech features, the α
(alpha) DSLR-A700K is amazingly
simple to operate -- and a quick press
of the Function (Fn) button switches the
LCD display from standard menu
information to a new Quick Navigation
screen for camera setup via joystick
and forward-back controls. The menus
are easy and intuitive -- and memory
function lets you save and recall
personalized camera settings.
Even with all its high-tech features, the α
(alpha) DSLR-A700K is amazingly
simple to operate -- and a quick press
of the Function (Fn) button switches the
LCD display from standard menu
information to a new Quick Navigation
screen for camera setup via joystick
and forward-back controls. The menus
are easy and intuitive -- and memory
function lets you save and recall
personalized camera settings.
Creative Custom Settings
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K is designed
to bring out your creativity with a wide
range of auto preference settings,
including four basic image styles
(Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe
RGB) and three style-box memory
settings for quick setup in special events
like weddings and competitive sports.
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K is designed
to bring out your creativity with a wide
range of auto preference settings,
including four basic image styles
(Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Adobe
RGB) and three style-box memory
settings for quick setup in special events
like weddings and competitive sports.
Easy-to-Use Exposure Mode Dial
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K’s top-
mounted dial gives you quick access
to Program Auto, Aperture priority,
Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full
Auto exposure setting modes -- as well
as six scene selection modes that
optimize camera focus, exposure,
brightness, contrast and other settings
for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports
Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait
scenes.
The α (alpha) DSLR-A700K’s top-
mounted dial gives you quick access
to Program Auto, Aperture priority,
Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full
Auto exposure setting modes -- as well
as six scene selection modes that
optimize camera focus, exposure,
brightness, contrast and other settings
for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports
Action, Sunset and Night View/Portrait
scenes.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Quick Setting Recall
Stamina® Power
Built-In Flash
Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
XtraFine™ 3.0” LCD Screen with 921k
Pixels
Pixels
1
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI™
Output
Output
2
Wireless Remote Control
Versatile Recording Formats
Powerful Supplied Software