The Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 is a new SLR camera that expresses creativity from every angle. The Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 has a maximum resolution of 4272 x 2848 pixels with image ratio of 3:2 and 16:9. The Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 has 12.2 million effective pixels and 13 million sensor photo detectors. The pixel density of the Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 is 3.3MP/cm2 and has a CMOS type sensor. The shutter of the Sony Alpha camera takes minimum 30 seconds to open and shut.

The Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 has a flash range of 12 meters and has optical (Pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification) viewfinder. The drive of the Sony Alpha 700 Body (DSLR-A700) displays 8 options on the monitor that includes continuous advance, single shot advance, self-timer, single bracket, continuous bracketing, white balance bracketing, DRO (Dynamic Range Optimizer) advanced bracketing and remote commander.

Auto mode puts the Alpha 700 in charge of all photographic settings after the photographer has framed the shot. Program mode allows the camera to select the shutter speed and aperture. With the Front Control Dial of the Alpha 700 the shutter speed can be adjusted. The Aperture Priority mode of the Alpha 700 makes it possible to select the aperture as well as the depth of field. The Shutter Priority mode of the Alpha 700 selects the shutter speed and records movement. The Memory Recall mode of the Alpha 700 recalls a set of shooting limitation previously saved by the recording menu.

The auto shooting mode of the Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 offers 6 scene modes which are landscape, portrait, sports’ action, sunset, night view/portrait and macro. The Sony Alpha 700 DSLR-A700 has dimensions of 142 x 105 x 80 mm and weighs 768 g. The Alpha 700 also includes Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger.