Sony DSLR-A700

[mamakap]

Check out the hand-on preview of Sony Alpha 700 :cool:

Click here (http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sonydslra700/)

[nuruls]

buy! buy!

* New advanced Dynamic Range optimizer functions (also supported in RAW)
* New sofware bundle with all-new raw converter
* Dedicated AF illuminator (red LED)
* New Creative Styles (expansion of color modes function on A100)
* 0.3 EV steps (or 0.5 EV if you prefer)
* ISO 3200-6400 expanded range
* Compressed Raw mode and X-Fine JPEG mode
* High ISO noise reduction control
* Grip sensor (optional trigger for eye control)
* RGB histograms
* New 'Quick Navi' control system
* Twice as many pixels: 12MP CMOS sensor (vs 6MP CCD)
* New shutter with higher maximum speed and higher sync speed
* Bigger screen with three times the resolution
* Improvements to focus speed and accuracy
* Faster (5 fps) continuous shooting capabilities and better buffering
* New 40 segment honeycomb metering
* Better GUI and huge range of new features
* HDTV output
* Creative Styles and lots of new parameters to play with
* HDTV output

gonna sell my 7D !

[DPcanon]

Loaded camera! Lots of features.

[nuruls]

Loaded camera! Lots of features.

More news:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pocketli/20070905/ttc-sony-s-new-dslr-the-alpha-700-is-rev-57dbc65_1.html

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA700/AA700A.HTM

http://www.yodobashi.com/enjoy/more/productslist/cat_89_15317888/75088748.html

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4570/field-test-sony-alpha-dslr-a700.html

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1037&message=24714104

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA700/ZPREBGBACK.JPG

http://www.sony.ro/view/ShowProductCategory.action?site=odw_ro_RO&category=DPH+Digital+SLR+-+Alpha+System
(click the flash)
:tongue_roll:

[philipcs]

the battery grip looks much more advance than Nikon one

[nuruls]

1. Sony Alpha 700 first impressions (http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=1108&z=93)

2. A detailed view of the components that make up the Sony Alpha 700 (http://www.e-photographia.com/sony_alpha_700_eng.htm)

[iamyuanwu]

The battery grip takes the cake!
All the buttons are there! If only Nikon's battery grips are like that... Heh heh.

[nuruls]

The battery grip takes the cake!
All the buttons are there! If only Nikon's battery grips are like that... Heh heh.

The battery grip USD$349.99

The body USD$1,399.99

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665227951

Reasonable price? :?

A-700 flyer attached...

[nuruls]

I received an email from a seller:

Now also can offer Sony 16-80 f3.5/4.5 Carl Ziess RM2300. (have ready stock) and Sony new DSLR A700 RM4650 (body only).

Thanks

Mr xxxxxxx

Hope other Sony or Konica Minolta user can share the price list...

Thanks in advance

[luke1021]

it now comes with the battery grip, loaded with features, oh my!

ok here's a site, its in chinese though, if anyone has been to the site, my appologies.
http://forum.xitek.com/showthread.php?threadid=471253

[ShaolinTiger]

A700 launching tonight I think in KL.