Sony A700

[Sidebyte]

For anyone who may any qualms in regards to the image quality from the new A700 Sony.
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After all, this is essentially the same sensor as the new Nikon D300. If you use excellent lenses it produces excellent results.

[Paul Shields]

There are some lovely shots in that link Sidebyte. I'd never make a purchasing decision based on web images, but the guy with the camera certainly knows what he's doing.

[Sidebyte]

Nor would I Paul, but it sure is a good place to start.

[notsotechie]

Looks great But
if you look down at the bottom of the page as he was refering to using Lightroom.
so don't know how accurate the photo is with out doing any retouching.
but again I may jump to the wrong conculsing.
no puns or flame intended.

[Sidebyte]

Here is a comprehensive review by a field user that you can hang your hat on.
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[Lee4145]

That's a fairly impressive review. As a long time 7d owner it could be relevant pretty soon. Thanks Sidebyte.

[benn600]

With a zoom lens for $1,237! I'm really starting to like the Sony Alpha. Of course almost every camera I've owned has been Sony. I'm not a professional photographer by any means, though.

Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR w/DT18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens [DSLR-700K] - $1,237.80 : Thrifty Digital Camera, Thrifty Joe Welcomes You!

[ront]

Awesome pictures!! I love my A700!

Ron

[ELSELS]

sent you a PM ... ront
Thanks-

God Bless,
Ed

[sean_buerger]

How's the AF accuracy for ppl who have been using the A700. With their high accuracy centre AF sensor, they should be pretty class leading in this respect.

Cheers, Sean.

[Bthornton]

I have had the A700 since it came out and love it. I have photographed with it at least four days a week since the purchase and have had no regrets. The AF is great. Sony may not have as many lenses out as some of the others but the ones they have are great. My newest toy is the 85mm f1.4 Planar T and I love it! I could not ask for a better lens for portrait work.
I also am really happy with the the HVL-F56AM flash. I have 2 of them and to set them up for off camera work is simple and the result is great.

[fjbyrne]

Originally Posted by sean_buerger

How's the AF accuracy for ppl who have been using the A700. With their high accuracy centre AF sensor, they should be pretty class leading in this respect.

Cheers, Sean.

I've been extremely happy with the AF on my A700. I think from a "raw" AF perspective the A700 is up there with the best - a comparison test had it as the fastest among its peers (D300, 40D, E-3,etc). I say "raw" because it is lacking some of the bells and whistles of the D300 (which my friend shoots). I would really like the D300 feature where you can specify a "band" in which you want the camera to focus. This would be really handy when I am shooting soccer.

[howardka]

I'm loving my A700. I've had it since the end of March.