Review of Sony Alpha A700

One more proof that worthy CMOS light sensor for digital SLR cameras, is not inferior to CCD.

After using the light sensor type CCD in the previous series (Sony Alpha A100 and A200), now Sony uses a CMOS resolution 12.24 megapixel Sony Alpha A700. The light sensor is equipped with an image stabilizer mechanism so that was helpful when users shoot with low shutter speeds or when using a long lens. To keep life light sensor, anti-dust there are mechanisms that can clean the sensor light.

Frame camera so solid because it is made of aluminum and coated with a magnesium alloy. No less protective, the buttons on the camera is equipped with a rubber septum of the material that protects from moisture, dew and damp air.

There are things that a wedge, which is about the compatibility of the lens holder, since Sony is a newcomer in the arena of SLR cameras. But apparently, body Sony Alpha A700 can be fitted with a mounting Minolta lens type A.

When testing the Sony Alpha A700, we get a character who has a photo record relatively high contrast, but still able to maintain the detail / texture in the light (highlight). Records detail the best we got at relatively low contrast setting, combined with a low ISO / ASA and Raw format image files. Users offered flexibility in regulating the level of contrast and saturation (degree of saturation and maturity) colors.

Size CMOS light sensor which is quite big "talk" when we try to record images in dim light conditions and without the flash. At ISO 1600, the record shows that the quality is still excellent.

Under bright sunshine lighting, the Sony Alpha A700 provides a natural color, with protrusion of saturation in blue and red. Meanwhile, under the illumination light, without flash, and auto white balance settings, recording images tend nuanced warm (reddish). Interestingly, each of the light compensation levels will emphasize different color temperatures.

We chose to use the Adobe RGB color profile for the conversion turned out to be the best Raw files obtained using the software Adobe Camera Raw. In addition to Adobe Camera Raw, RAW file conversion program that is included is the Sony Image Data Converter SR version 2.

Although these cameras provide built-in flash is above the penta prism, and selorok (hotshoe) flash extra, but the type is not universal, so it is not compatible with the flash of an independent third-party brands. This certainly reduces flexibility.