Sony alpha 700 specifications Enhanced operating simplicity, Optional VG-C70AM vertical grip

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Enhanced operating simplicity

New Quick Navi screen for responsive control

Customisation options to suit your shooting style

Optional VG-C70AM vertical grip

The VG-C70AM vertical grip offers unparalleled handling stability and operating ease for vertical-format shooting.

It can hold two InfoLithium (NP-FM500H) batteries (optional), and will automatically switch to the second battery when the fi rst one requires charging. The grip boasts the same rugged, lightweight magnesium alloy construction and dust/

moisture resistance* as the itself. It’s also equipped with a generous complement of buttons and switches for all the essential functions of the camera.

*Not waterproof or splashproof.

A wide range of customisable settings

choose

press

Settings accessible via Quick Navi

1

ISO

 

 

2

Exposure

 

 

3

Flash compensation

The offers an exceptionally wide range of customisation options to suit your shooting style. Up to three combinations of as many as 26 different shooting parameters can be stored in memory and instantly recalled by setting the mode dial to MR (Memory Recall). In addition, the Custom (C) button on the back of the camera can be assigned to open settings for your most frequently used function. There are 21 different Custom menu items whose default behaviour can be set to suit your preference.

With the vertical control grip attached, vertical-format shooting is as easy and comfortable as horizontal-format shooting.

Vertical grip attached

Vertical-format shooting

Easy access to settings while shooting

Pressing the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD screen from standard information display to Quick Navi information display. With Quick Navi activated, it’s easy to adjust settings for any of the shooting parameters shown using thumb and forefi nger. Just operate the multi-selector to select a shooting parameter, press once and then choose the desired setting. Many frequently-used settings can also be adjusted directly by rotating the front or rear control dial while the item is highlighted. The result? Fast, positive, responsive control without interrupting your creative fl ow.

4

Flash mode

 

 

5

Drive mode

 

 

6

White balance

 

 

7

AF area

 

 

8

D-Range Optimiser

 

 

9

Creative Style

 

 

10Image quality

11Image size

Memory Recall (MR) mode customisable parameters

Exposure mode

Flash compensation

Drive mode

ISO Auto max.

ISO sensitivity

ISO Auto min.

White balance

AF-A setup

Exposure compensation

AF area

Metering mode

Priority setup

Focus mode

D-Range Optimiser

Image size

Image quality

Creative Style

Aspect ratio

Custom menu items

Menu

Property

 

 

Menu 1

 

 

 

Eye-Start AF

Eye-Start AF on/off

 

 

AF/MF button

AF/MF button/AF lock button

 

 

AF/MF control

AF/MF button hold/toggle

 

 

AF drive speed

Fast/slow AF drive speed

 

 

AF area display

AF area display duration

 

 

Focus hold button

Focus hold button/depth of field preview button

 

 

Menu 2

 

 

 

AEL button

AEL hold/toggle

 

 

Control dial setup

Control dial to adjust shutter speed/aperture

Essential information at a glance

The screen can display essential shooting information in either standard (detailed) or enlarged (simplifi ed) formats. Display orientation automatically switches to vertical format display when the camera is rotated for vertical format shooting. To avoid distraction while shooting, the display switches off automatically when the camera is raised to your eye.

Enlarged format

Standard format

Vertical format

Custom button

AF illuminator

Exposure step

AF area position

Flash mode

AF with shutter

Flash control

Long exposure noise reduction

Power ratio (manual flash)

High ISO noise reduction

Custom (C) button function assignments

AF lock

White balance

AF area

D-Range Optimiser

AF/MF control

Exposure compensation

Image size

Flash mode

DOF preview

Flash compensation

Image quality

Drive mode

ISO

Memory

Creative Style

 

 

 

 

Dial exposure compensation

Exp. comp. on dial

 

 

Control dial lock

Control dial lock on/off

 

 

Button operations

Button operations display/Quick Navi screen

 

 

Release w/o Card

Shutter release w or w/o card

 

 

Release w/o Lens

Shutter release w or w/o lens

 

 

Menu 3

 

 

 

Red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction on/off

 

 

Exposure compensation set

Compensate for ambient light + flash or ambient light only

 

 

Bracket order

Order in bracketing

 

 

Auto review

Auto review duration

 

 

Auto off with viewfinder

LCD on/off when looking into viewfinder

 

 

Recording info display

Recording info display autorotation/horizontal only

 

 

Image orientation

Image orientation info recording on/off

 

 

Menu 4

 

 

 

Custom reset

Reset custom functions yes/no

 

 

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Contents System Main specifi cationsBreathtaking quality from capture to playback Revolutionary 12.24 megapixel Sony ExmorTM Cmos sensor Sublime image qualityAdvanced new Bionz image processing engine New on-chip column A/D conversion and dual noise reductionAdvanced noise reduction for clearer images Available in expanded modeClearer picture with Super SteadyShot Inside Exmor + Bionz multi-stage noise reductionBright, clear viewfi nder for easy focusing Superb responseEye-StartAF activation Ultra-responsive performance Full-resolution continuous shooting at 5 fpsOptimum exposure and contrast in backlit situations Expanded creativityExpanded creativity Beautifully simple operation Easy access to settings while shooting Wide range of customisable settingsEnhanced operating simplicity Optional VG-C70AM vertical gripPower for worry-free shooting Outstanding reliabilityTough enough to meet any challenge Wide screen image viewing Stunning resolution and detail displayed on your TV screenDirect Hdmi connectivity for simply stunning HD images Choice of 32 and 169 aspect ratiosIncluded software Powerful range of software toolsRemote Camera Control SR for RAW data image management Image Data Converter SR for RAW data image editingSystem lenses System accessories Video OUT Controls and displays System accessories