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{{Short description|Digital camera model}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2013}}
{{Infobox camera
| image = Sony-Alpha-A700-Front.jpg
| image_size = 240px
| model = Sony α 700
| kind = [[Digital single-lens reflex camera]]
| sensor = 12.4 effective megapixels [[CMOS]]
| res = 4288 × 2856 pixels
| lens = [[Minolta A-mount system|A-mount]]
| shutter = 
| shutterRange = 1/8000 - 30 sec, bulb. X-sync 1/250s (without SteadyShot), 1/200 (with SteadyShot)
| metering = 
| emode = 
| mmode = 
| farea = 11-points, center double cross-hair
| fmode = 
| cont = 5 frames per second
| viewfinder = 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification
| speedRange = Auto, 100 - 6400
| flash = Built in
| flbkt = 
| fcbkt = 
| WB =  
| wbbkt = 
| rearLCD = 921K-point (307k pixel), 3-inch TFT LCD
| storage = [[CompactFlash]] I/II, [[Memory Stick]] Duo, [[Memory Stick]] PRO Duo
| battery = lithium ion battery pack
| weight = {{convert|690|g|abbr=on}} (without battery)
| obp = 
| madeIn = [[Japan]]
}}

The '''[[Sony]] α700''' (DSLR-A700) was the second model launched in the [[Sony α]] series of [[APS-C]] sensor [[digital single-lens reflex camera]]s, following the α100, with several improvements over the latter. Some of the camera's technology was inspired by the former [[Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D]], such as the man-machine command interface/commands, LCD menus, viewfinder, and [[Minolta A-mount system|lens mount]].

On March 8, 2007, at the [[Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show|PMA Trade Show]], Sony announced two new ''α'' cameras, both positioned to be "above" the α100 in the Alpha line-up in terms of price and functionality.  One model was referred to as a "high amateur" model, with a release date of late 2007. The α700 was discontinued, and its successor, the [[Sony_Alpha_77|A77 (SLT-A77)]], was announced on August 24, 2011, with availability from October 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sonyslta77/|title=Sony SLT-A77 In-depth Review|publisher=|accessdate=October 19, 2018}}</ref>

==Release==
On September 6, 2007, Sony announced that the Sony α700 would be launched on November 16, 2007. However, the α700 went on sale almost immediately. By the end of Sept 2007, the α700 could be ordered from sonystyle.com or at many [[Best Buy]] locations.<ref>{{cite press release
  | title = Sony Alpha SLR cameras
  | publisher = [[Sony]] Japan
  | date = September 6, 2007
  | url = http://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200709/07-0906/
  | accessdate = September 6, 2007 |language=ja}}</ref> Featuring the Exmor CMOS sensor with 12.24 Mpixels capable of images at a maximum of 4288 × 2856 resolution, together with a BIONZ image processor for supporting RAW noise reduction and ISO 3200 and 6400 boost sensitivity. Also featuring [[HDMI]] output and a magnesium alloy and [[polycarbonate]] body. The camera has the combo with the DT16-105 lens kit (DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6) at ¥230,000, also the body only camera option at ¥180,000.

==Noise reduction==
The α700 initially received criticism from the review community for their "cooked RAWs", a function that integrated a noise reduction algorithm on high-ISO images – including on raw files (hence, "cooked" into the files).  After its release, Sony released a series of firmware updates, but the noise reduction issue was not resolved until the fourth update, which added a variable setting for noise reduction. Other updates included extending exposure bracketing 2 EV and improving high-ISO image grain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA700/AA700A5.HTM|title=Sony A700 Review - Exposure|website=Imaging Resource|accessdate=October 19, 2018}}</ref>

==Comparison with Sony α350==
The α700 had a lower pixel resolution than the later [[Sony Alpha 350|α350]] (12.4 vs. 14.2), and the α350 included additional features ([[Live preview]] mode, automatic pop-up flash) at a lower price. However, the α700 used a pentaprism viewfinder instead of a pentamirror, had a higher burst speed (5 frames per second vs 2.5), had a higher resolution LCD screen, magnesium alloy body, twin control dials, better environmental seals, dual flash media slots (CF and MS-DUO), a PC Sync socket, more autofocus points, a stronger autofocus motor, and [[HDMI]] output.  The α350's sensor was also a CCD sensor, as opposed to the α700's Exmor [[CMOS]] sensor which granted the α700 superior low-light performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaging-resource.com|title=Digital Cameras, Digital Camera Reviews|website=www.imaging-resource.com|accessdate=October 19, 2018}}</ref>
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File:Sony A700 exploded view.JPG
File:Sony Alpha-700 img 1254.jpg
File:Sony A700 DSLR.jpg|Sony A700 with sensor visible
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==References==
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==External links==
{{commonscat-inline|Sony DSLR-A700}}
* [http://www.docs.sony.com/release/DSLRA700.pdf Sony α 700 Manual]

===Reviews===
* [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra700/ Review] by [[Dpreview.com]]

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[[Category:Sony A-mount DSLR cameras|700]]