Sony alpha 700 User Manual
Sublime image quality
Newly developed, 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor —Exmor
Advanced BionzTM image processing engine
Super SteadyShot® inside —advanced body-integrated image stabilization effective with all lenses
TM
Sensational viewing
HDMI port for direct, high-quality playback on a full-size HDTV screen with PhotoTV HD
high quality playback on large screen Full HD TV
Large, 3.0” 921,000-dot (approx.) Xtra Fine LCD
State-of-the-art camera features
Fast and accurate 11-point center dual cross AF sensor
Full-resolution, 5 fps continuous shooting
Quick Navi interface for easy, intuitive operation
All this and more packed in a dust- and moisture-resistant* magnesium alloy body
Not waterproof or splashproof.
Breathtaking quality from capture to playback
Sublime image quality
Revolutionary new 12.2-megapixel (effective
TM
CMOS sensor —Exmor
)
35mm F1.4G
1/320 sec., F4, ISO 200,
White balance: Custom
(
SAL35F14G
)
, M mode,
Proprietary new on-chip column A/D conversion and dual noise reduction
The 's new Exmor CMOS sensor, developed and manufactured exclusively by
Sony, maximizes the performance potential of the lens lineup with 12.2-megapixel resolution that's rich in highlight and shadow detail. Because proprietary
Sony noise reduction technologies are applied both before and after analog-todigital conversion, right on the Exmor CMOS sensor itself, signal output is exceptionally clean even at sensitivity settings as high as ISO 3200. In addition, a 3-layer
low pass filter preserves high-resolution detail while suppressing moiré effects and
color artifacts.
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Advanced new BionzTM image processing engine
70 -200mm F2.8G (SAL70200G
The Exmor CMOS sensor and Bionz image processing engine work as a team to reduce noise and ensure crisp,
accurate reproduction of details captured by the
)
, M mode, 1/800 sec., F4, ISO 200, White balance: Custom
lens.
Another step forward in the evolution of image quality
The 's new Bionz image processing engine employs proprietary Sony technology to capture colors with a rich sense of texture and depth, just as the human eye
perceives them. It begins with a cleaner signal because the Exmor CMOS sensor's
on-chip circuitry suppresses noise from the outset, and it packs the power needed
to process the sensor's massive data output with lightening speed. What's more,
Bionz refines the signal even more by screening out noise during both RAW data
conversion and image processing, faithfully reproducing the full range of detail,
contrast, and color that is captured by
lenses.
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Sublime image quality
Advanced noise reduction for clearer images
50mm F1.4
(
SAL50F14), M mode, 1/160 sec., F5.6, ISO 100, White balance: Custom
ExmorTM + BionzTM multi-stage
noise reduction
The employs advanced technologies at every
stage of image acquisition and processing to reduce
the electrical signal noise that can degrade image
quality, especially when taking long exposures or using high ISO sensitivity settings. When a photo is taken,
the Exmor CMOS sensor's on-chip circuitry suppresses
noise both before and after it carries out analog-todigital signal conversion. Within the Bionz image processing engine, noise reduction is also applied during
both RAW data conversion and image processing to
ensure an absolute minimum of noise in the final image data. In addition, high ISO noise reduction is automatically applied when shooting at ISO 1600 or more.
ISO 400
You can select sensitivity settings from ISO 100 to 3200.
ISO 6400 is also available in
extended ISO mode.
High ISO noise reduction
When ISO sensitivity is set to 1600 or
higher, high ISO noise reduction is
automatically activated. (High,
Normal, or Low is user-selectable.
ISO 80 0
ISO 3200ISO 1600
ONOFF
)
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Look sharp, with Super SteadyShot® Inside
Vario -Sonnar® T* D T16 - 80mm F3.5 -4.5 ZA
Because the Super SteadyShot system is
mounted inside the
effective image stabilization with any
series lens.
's body, it provides
(
SAL1680Z), M mode, 1/8 sec., F4, ISO 200, White balance: Custom
Improved body-integrated image stabilization that
works with any lens
The incorporates an improved version of our
Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to help
prevent blurring caused by camera shake. Unlike lensbased systems, the Super SteadyShot system is built into
the camera body and works by shifting the image sensor. As a result, it can provide protection against blurring with any lens. What’s more, the new system’s more
effective stabilization enables users to shoot at shutter
speeds from 2.5 to 4 steps slower than would otherwise
be possible, so even shots that would normally require
the use of a tripod or flash can be taken handheld.
Comparison of body-integrated image stabilization effect
Body-integrated
image stabilization unit
Super SteadyShot OFF
Super SteadyShot ON
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Superb response
Faster, more precise, 11-point autofocus system
100mm F2.8 Macro (SAL100M28
)
, A mode, F4.5
(
1/1 0 se c,), +1.0EV, ISO 100, White balance: Daylight
Improved accuracy with moving subjects and large-aperture lenses
A new, center dual cross 11-point AF sensor system, developed and manufactured by Sony, significantly boosts autofocusing accuracy and speed to
ensure fewer missed shots. The 11-point layout allows great freedom in how
subjects are framed, and the system's quick response heightens accuracy
when shooting moving subjects. In addition to the center dual cross sensor, a dedicated new sensor has been incorporated to significantly boost
focusing precision when shooting at apertures of F2.8 or larger.
AF sensor layout
AF sensor
AF sensor for F2.8 aperture or larger
The 11-point layout makes it easy to focus on the
subject’s eyes when taking vertically oriented portrait photos, and it provides good coverage for
quick, precise focus with moving subjects, too.
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Focusing options to suit your shooting style
New AF/MF button for easy focus mode
switching
The key to easy, responsive focusing is the ability to
switch seamlessly between auto (AF) and manual
(MF)
operation. On the
mechanism enables you to switch back and forth between the two simply by pressing the new AF/MF button on the back of the camera. Operation is so intuitive, there's no need to alter your grip or take your eye
from the viewfinder. A dial on the front of the camera
provides easy access to four focusing modes: manual
focus (MF), single AF (AF-S), continuous AF (AF-C), and
an auto AF (AF-A) mode that automatically switches
from single AF to continuous AF when the system detects that a subject is moving. By combining AF/MF
button switching with the high-speed, high-precision
AF mode of your choice, you can enjoy accurate and
responsive focusing in virtually any situation.
, a focus drive clutch
4 Focus Modes
S: Single AF
A: Auto AF
C: Continuous AF
M: Manual focus
AF/MF button and focus clutch mechanism
AF motor
Charging motor
Timing belt
Clutch gear
AF drive coupler
MF in manual focus modeAF in autofocus modes
Cam gear
Dual sensors for Eye-Start® AF activation
Although autofocusing is ordinarily activated by pressing the shutter button half-way, the Sony Eye-Start system automatically activates it for you as soon as you
grip the camera and put your eye to the viewfinder.
And that means you’re ready to start shooting sooner,
and are able to make the most of almost every photo
opportunity.
Eye-Start grip sensor
Eye-Start eyepiece sensor
Bright, clear viewfinder for easy focusing
The bright, clear viewfinder features a precisionground optical glass pentaprism and a high refractive
index eyepiece lens, treated with an anti-reflective
coating to help prevent ghosting. A spherical acute
matte focusing screen aids manual focusing by making it easy to identify the correct focus point.
Clutch gear
When the AF/MF button is pressed, it switches focus modes by
toggling the position of the focus clutch. The button can be customized to switch focus modes each time the button is pressed,
or to switch modes only while the button is pressed.
The AF illuminator on the front of
the camera has a range of up
to 7 meters, and automatically
provides supplementary illumination to enable accurate
autofocusing even in the dark.
AF illuminator
Spherical acute matte
Optical glass pentaprism
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