Sony alpha dslr-a700k User Manual
Last Updated: 10/08/2007
DSLR-A700K
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit)
1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2: HD Output requires a Sony® HDMI connector cable; HDTV sold separately.
3: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
2: HD Output requires a Sony® HDMI connector cable; HDTV sold separately.
3: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
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PRO Duo, Stamina, SteadyShot, and XtraFine are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are
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Specifications
General
Megapixel: 12.24 MP
Imaging Device: 12.24 (effective) APS
Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; RGB
primary color filter
primary color filter
Convenience
White Balance: Auto plus 6 Modes
(Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step
adjustable Kelvin temperature
control (2500-9900k w/19-step
Magenta/Green compensation).
Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step
adjustable Kelvin temperature
control (2500-9900k w/19-step
Magenta/Green compensation).
Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds,
Off)
Memory Stick PRO™ Media
Compatibility: Tested to support up
to 8GB media capacity; does not
support Access Control security
function
to 8GB media capacity; does not
support Access Control security
function
Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all modes)
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.
to capacity of media; JPEG Extra
Fine: 8; cRAW (compressed): 24;
cRAW+JPEG: 12; RAW: 17; RAW+JPEG:
11.
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)
Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset,
Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
(Except for Adobe RGB, all other
color modes use the sRGB color
space)
Convenience Features
Histogram Display: Yes; RGB display;
Playback only
AF Illuminator Light: Yes, On/Off Select
Multi-Pattern Measuring: 40-segment
honeycomb pattern; Multi-segment,
Center Weighted, Spot
Center Weighted, Spot
Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape,
Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night
view/portrait
view/portrait
Movie Mode(s): N/A
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s): Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-
speed
Output(s): Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL
Selectable
Hardware
LCD: 3.0" TFT (921k pixels) LCD with
Clear Photo™ design
Viewfinder: Optical: TTL, 0.9x, 95%
coverage
Microphone: No/ No
Operating Conditions
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.
Coverage of up to 16 mm (in focal
length); Approx. 3 sec. recycling
time; Flash-ready indicator.
Flash Mode(s): Manual Pop-up: Auto,
Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off
camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM,
F36AM)
camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM,
F36AM)
Optics/Lens
Focus: Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via
VF Matte Screen
Shutter Speed: 30 ∼ 1/8000 sec 55 step,
Bulb
ISO:
Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/3200/
4000/5000/6400
4000/5000/6400
EV Compensation: ±3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5
EV steps selectable
Exposure: Program Shift: Yes,
Command Dial
Lens Type: Interchangeable A mount
Power
Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion
rechargeable battery
Battery Capacity: 7.2V, CIPA standard:
approx. 650 pictures
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Software
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).
Lightbox SR ver.1.0, Remote Camera
Control ver.1.0 (all Windows &
Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser
Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only).
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.
Professional, XP Home and
Professional, Vista; Macintosh® OS X
(v 10.1.3 or later). OS must be
installed at the factory.
Processor
Bionz™ Engine: Yes w/ Dynamic Range
Optimizer. DRO Modes include Off,
Standard, Advanced Auto,
Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-
frame bracketing. Advanced Manual
include 5 adjustable levels.
Standard, Advanced Auto,
Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-
frame bracketing. Advanced Manual
include 5 adjustable levels.
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.): 1 lb. 8 oz. (690 g)
body, not including battery, lens and
media
media
Dimensions (Approx.): (WHD) 5-5/8 x 4-
1/4 x 3-1/4 (141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm)
(excl. protrusions)
(excl. protrusions)
Dimensions
Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz. (690 g) body, not
including battery, lens and media
Measurements: (WHD) 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 x 3-
1/4 (141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm) (excl.
protrusions)
protrusions)
Supplied Accessories
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.
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242720992
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