Battery pack

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For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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Notes on using your camera
Notes on types of Memory Stick that can be used (not supplied)
You can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera. A Memory Stick cannot be used with your camera.

Memory Stick Duo

Notes on recording/playback
Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera is designed to be dust- and moisture-resistant but not to be waterproof and splash-proof. When using the camera in the rain, be careful not to get the camera and lens wet. Clean the camera after use if the camera becomes dirty. With water, sand, dust, salt, etc., left on the camera, the camera may cause a malfunction. Read also Precautions (page 168). Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 168). Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. The battery pack, the accessory shoe cap, etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

To select playback images

On the single screen

Select a previous or next image by moving the multiselector to b/B.

On the index screen

Select the desired image by moving the multi-selector to v/ V/b/B.
How to use the Fn (Function) button
Using the Fn (Function) button, you can switch the recording information screen (page 23) to the Quick Navi screen. On the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly. In addition to the Quick Navi screen that can be controlled from the recording information screen, the Exclusive disp screen that switches the display to each exclusive screen is available. In this operating instructions, examples use the Quick Navi screen for explanations.

Quick Navi screen

Exclusive disp screen
Front control dial Rear control dial Multi-selector Fn (Function) button
How to operate on the Quick Navi screen
1 Press the Fn (Function) button so that the Quick Navi screen appears.
2 Select the desired item with the multi-selector.
3 Set the item with the front or rear control dial.
For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. When using Creative Style (page 67), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on the Exclusive disp screen.
How to operate on the Exclusive disp screen
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the procedure of How to operate on the Quick Navi

screen.

2 Press the center of the multi-selector so that the
Exclusive disp screen appears.
3 Set up with the multi-selector.
For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. You can also substitute the front and rear control dials for the multi-selector.
Operations available from the Quick Navi screen are:
Exposure AF area Drive mode White Balance ISO D-Range Optimizer Creative Style* Flash mode* Flash compensation Image size Image quality page 45 page 49 page 55 page 61 page 64 page 66 page 67 page 73 page 75 page 94 page 96

Adjusting the exposure

You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you brighten or darken the overall screen.

(Exposure) button

1 Press the
(Exposure) button to display the Exposure comp. screen.
The compensation level is also checked on the EV scale in the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the exposure with b/B on the multi-selector.

Toward

Toward +
Toward +: Brightens an image. 0: The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward : Darkens an image.
You can substitute the Fn (Function) button for the (Exposure) button (page 30). The exposure is compensated by 1/3 of a step between 3.0 EV. You can set this exposure step to 1/2 EV increments with [Exposure step] in the Recording menu (page 98).
z Shooting techniques When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is too bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective.
Adjust in the + direction
When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is too dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the minus direction is effective.

Adjust in the direction

Locking the exposure (AE lock)
You can fix the exposure before deciding on the composition when taking a picture. This is effective when the metering object and focusing object are different, or when you want to shoot continuously while keeping the same exposure value.
Shutter button AEL (AE lock) button
1 Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure.
Adjust the focus (you do not need to lock the focus.)
2 Press the AEL (AE lock) button.
lights up in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor to indicate that the exposure is locked.
3 While pressing the AEL (AE lock) button, recompose the image, if necessary, and press the shutter button to take the picture.
If the AEL (AE lock) button is kept down after a shot, you can continue to shoot with the same exposure value. The setting is canceled when the button is released. When the flash is fired in a mode other than shutter speed priority mode or manual mode, the slow sync shooting is performed (page 77).
You can set the camera to keep the exposure value after releasing the AEL (AE lock) button or to temporarily perform spot metering with [AEL button] in the Custom menu (page 107).
About the EV scale when the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed
While you press the AEL (AE lock) button, an exposure value determined by the camera is locked as the standard value (0). At the same time, an exposure value within the spot metering circle appears as the second standard index.

To measure the exact distance to the subject
The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film.
z Shooting techniques When the subject is outside the AF area (Focus-lock)
If the subject is off-center and outside the AF area, the background within the AF area will be in focus and the subject will be out of focus. To prevent this, lock the focus by following the steps below.
1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down, and put the subject back in the original position to recompose the shot. 1 2
3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.
If anything but the subject is in the AF area When (Wide) is selected (the default setting), an undesired subject that is located in another area may be in focus. In such cases, pressing the center of the multi-selector focuses on the center area even if (Spot) is not selected.
Press and hold the center of the multi-selector, then shoot the subject.

Selecting the focus mode

You can select the focus operation mode.

Focusing ring

Focus mode lever
Set the focus mode lever to the desired mode.

Auto focus

Single-shot AF)
The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. This mode is used when shooting a motionless subject.

Automatic AF)

This AF mode automatically switches between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF. When you press and hold the shutter button, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. This mode is used in various situations.
You can substitute DMF (Direct Manual Focus) for AF-A with [AF-A setup] in the (page 101). Recording menu

Continuous AF)

In this mode, the camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is used when the subject is in motion.
If the Wide AF area is selected, the AF area switches to match the position of the subject. The audio signal will not sound when the subject is in focus.

Manual focus

Manual focus)
You can set the distance of a subject. Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus.

The EV scale in bracket shooting
When bracket shooting is selected, the EV scale is changed.
Ambient bracket 0.3 steps, three shots Exposure compensation 0 LCD monitor Shown in the top row. Viewfinder Shown in the top row. Shown in the bottom row. Ambient bracket 0.5 steps, five shots Exposure compensation 1.0 Flash bracket 0.7 steps, three shots Flash compensation 1.0
In ambient bracket shooting, the EV scale appears in the viewfinder, too, but it does not appear in flash bracket shooting.
When the bracket shooting starts, the indexes that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one. When Single bracket is selected, if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released, br 1 appears for the ambient light bracket and Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder. When bracket shooting starts, it indicates what number the next frame is, for instance, br 2, br 3.
Shooting with the WB bracket
Based on the selected white balance, three pictures are taken while automatically shifting the color temperature. One shot records three images in the order of an image with normal white balance, side (an image with paler colors), and + side (an image with reddish colors). Shifts the white balance by 10 mired* when taking a picture. Shifts the white balance by 20 mired* when taking a picture.
* Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters. Only the image recorded last is displayed in auto review (page 111).
Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket
DRO advanced bracket shooting takes three pictures while separately optimizing the gradation and colors in each image area. One shot records three images in the following order: low t mid t high. (DRO: D-Range Optimizer) Lowers the DRO bracket when taking a picture. Amplifies the DRO bracket when taking a picture.
When DRO advanced bracket shooting is selected, the D-Range Optimizer setting (page 66) is temporarily deactivated. Correction with DRO advanced bracket has no effect on RAW files.
Shooting with the Remote Commander
To shoot with the Remote Commander, set the drive mode to

Transmitter SHUTTER button When the button is pressed, the shutter is released right away.

(Remote Commander).

2 SEC button After you press the button, the shutter is released about two seconds later.
Verify that the subject is visually in focus, and point the transmitter at the remote sensor located on the front of the camera, then press the SHUTTER or 2 SEC button.
You cannot use the other drive modes (Continuous advanced, etc.). To lock the focus (focus lock shooting, page 51), press the shutter button on the camera halfway down and release the button, then shoot with the Remote Commander. After shooting, the focus remains locked. Any operation on the camera will release the focus lock. In BULB shooting (page 43), the camera starts exposure right away when you press the SHUTTER button, and the camera starts exposure two seconds later when you press the 2 SEC button. By pressing the SHUTTER or 2 SEC button again, the exposure will be done right away. The other buttons are used when the camera is connected to a TV (pages 91, 148).
Image processing and color
This section explains how to set up the ISO sensitivity of the image sensor, color processing that is a unique feature of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc.
Adjusting the white balance
The color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Daylight

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Incandescent

Characteristics of light

White (standard)

Bluish

Green-tinged

Reddish
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto white balance mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode.
WB (White Balance) button Multi-selector Rear control dial
1 Press the WB (White Balance) button to display the White balance mode screen.
2 Select the desired mode with v/V on the multi-selector, then make fine adjustments with b/B, if necessary.

Recording menu 1

Recording menu
The default settings are marked with

Image size

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. Image size is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Pixels

1 Image size: L 2 Image size: S

[Aspect ratio]: [3:2]

L:12M M:6.4M S:3.0M

pixels pixels pixels

[Aspect ratio]: [16:9]

L:10M M:5.4M S:2.6M

When you select a RAW file with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor. You can also use the Fn (Function) button for operations (page 30).
z Selecting image size for use
Refer to the following table when selecting the image size.
Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing

Larger

For storing important images or printing A3/A3+* size or fine A4 size images For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size For recording a large number of images For creating web pages

Smaller

Rough Recording menu
* This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.

Aspect ratio

You can select the aspect ratio to suit your purpose.

3:2 16:9

A normal ratio. An HDTV ratio. [16:9] is recommended when viewing on an HDTV.
When [16:9] is selected, make your composition in this area.
RAW files recorded in 16:9 ratio are displayed in 16:9 ratio using compatible software, such as Image Data Converter SR, but they are displayed in 3:2 ratio if the software is not compatible with this ratio.

Quality

The image compression rate determines the image quality. As the file size of the uncompressed image will be larger, it is common for a digital camera to compress the recorded image.

RAW ( )

File format: RAW (raw data) A RAW file is the raw material to be processed on the computer for professional purposes. The file can be opened with the Image Data Converter SR provided on the CDROM (supplied) (page 139). c of cRAW means compressed.
The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.

cRAW* (

RAW & JPEG ( cRAW & JPEG* ( Extra fine ( )
File format: RAW (raw data) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The image quality is fixed to [Fine]. File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. The higher the compression rate, the smaller the file size. This will allow more files to be recorded in one memory card, but the image quality will be lower. Once the image quality is lowered, it cannot be restored on a computer afterwards. If you plan to process or edit the image file later, consider the image quality carefully when selecting the setting. Compression ratio Low

When it is set to [Off], adjust the focus by pressing the center of the multi-selector. The shutter can be released even when the focus is not confirmed. This is useful when shooting continuously at the same focus position. Setting [AF/MF button] to [AF lock] or assigning AF lock to the C (Custom) button can also adjust the focus.

Long exp.NR

Long exposure makes noise conspicuous. When the shutter speed is one second or slower, noise reduction is activated to reduce the grainy noise that is common in long exposures.
When a long exposure of one second or longer takes place, the noise reduction process is performed for the duration that the shutter was open. While the noise reduction is being performed, the message Processing. appears on the LCD monitor. You cannot take the next picture until the process is over. This mode does not perform noise reduction. This is suitable when timing of shooting takes precedence. However, this makes the noise more conspicuous. It is recommended that you activate the noise reduction if you use long exposure.
Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing even when it is set to [On].

High ISO NR

When the camera sensitivity is set high, noise in the pictures tends to become more noticeable. When the ISO is set to 1600 or above, High ISO noise reduction is automatically activated to lower the noise.

High Normal Low

High ISO noise reduction is high. High ISO noise reduction is normal. High ISO noise reduction is low.
When [High] is selected, the speed of continuous shooting becomes approx. 3.5 images/sec.

Recording menu 4

Memory
For details, see page 79.

Rec mode reset

You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M.
1 Select [Rec mode reset], then press the center of the multi-selector. The message Reset recording mode? appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. The main functions of the recording mode are reset.

AF area disp.

When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the local AF area in focus is briefly illuminated in red. You can change the duration of illumination or turn off the illumination.

0.6 sec 0.3 sec Off

The local AF area is illuminated for 0.6 seconds. The local AF area is illuminated for 0.3 seconds. The local AF area is illuminated only when the multi-selector is pressed.

FocusHoldButton

If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can change the function of the button to preview a shot.

Focus hold D.O.F.preview

Uses the button as the focus hold button. Uses the focus hold button as the depth-of-field preview button.

Custom menu 2

AEL button
The function and the mode of operation of the AEL (AE lock) button can be changed. The AEL (AE lock) button has two functions; an AEL function that locks the exposure value (shutter speed and aperture) in any metering mode, and a (Spot) AEL function that temporarily performs spot metering and locks the acquired exposure value. The AEL button has two modes of operation; hold that functions only when the button is held down, and toggle that switches between activation and deactivation each time the button is pressed. Of these, the following combinations are available.

AEL hold AEL toggle

While the button is held down, the exposure value in the selected metering mode is locked. Custom menu Press the button once and release it, and the exposure value in the selected metering mode stays locked. Press the button again, and the lock is released. While the button is held down, the camera temporarily performs spot metering regardless of the metering mode previously selected and locks the acquired exposure value. Press the button once and release it, and the camera temporarily performs spot metering regardless of the metering mode previously selected and locks the acquired exposure value. Press the button again, and the lock is released.

AEL hold

AEL toggle
AEL is useful when you want to keep regular exposures on multiple images and hold is useful when you want to temporarily use the spot metering. While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. Be sure to remember to release the lock when AEL toggle is selected. Except when shutter speed priority mode or the manual mode is selected, slow sync is selected automatically whenever the flash is used. In this case, spot metering is disabled and hold and toggle are the only switchable alternatives (page 77). The hold and toggle settings affect the manual shift (page 43) in the manual mode.

When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, it will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. If [Not record] is selected with [Img.orientation] in the Custom menu, the image will not be displayed in the portrait position (page 112).

Playback menu 2

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).
Select [Slide show], then press the center of the multi-selector. The slide show starts and ends automatically after all the images have been played back. To pause the slide show, press the center of the multi-selector. Pressing again starts the slide show again. To end in the middle of the slide show, press the MENU button.
You can view the previous/next image with b/B during a slide show.

Interval

You can choose the interval between the images in the slide show mode.
30 sec 10 sec 5 sec 3 sec 1 sec
The image switches every 30 seconds. The image switches every 10 seconds. The image switches every five seconds. The image switches every three seconds. The image switches every one second.

Setup menu 1

Setup menu

LCD brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
1 Select [LCD brightness], then press the center of the multi-selector. 2 Adjust the brightness with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP (Display) button a little longer.

Info.disp.time

During shooting, the recording information display appears on the LCD monitor. You can change the displayed time of the display.
1 min 30 sec 10 sec 5 sec
Displays for one minute. Displays for 30 seconds. Displays for 10 seconds. Displays for five seconds.
The display appears again if you press the shutter button halfway down or perform some other operation.

Power save

If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode and almost completely shuts down (Power Save). t step 4 in Read This First You can set the time to turn the camera to the power save mode.
30 min 10 min 5 min 3 min 1 min
The camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes. The camera turns to power save mode after 10 minutes. The camera turns to power save mode after five minutes. The camera turns to power save mode after three minutes. The camera turns to power save mode after one minute.
Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the recording mode.
Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV. However, when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) and using an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), the power save feature does not function.

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1 Connect the camera to the
PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) You cannot print RAW data files.

printer.

Stage 1: Setting the camera
2 To the USB terminal MENU button Multiselector
It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
2 Turn on your camera and the
printer. The following screen appears.
3 Select [PTP] with v/V, then press
the center of the multi-selector. The USB mode is set to [PTP].
4 Turn the camera off and insert the
memory card that the images have been recorded.

Stage 3: Printing

you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above.
1 Select the image to print with b/B
on the multi-selector, then press the center.
To cancel, press the center again.

PictBridge menu

Page 1
Prints the selected images. For details, see Stage 3: Printing.

Set print qty

2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print

other images.

You can specify the number of prints, up to 20. The same number of prints is specified on all the selected images.

Paper size

3 Press the MENU button and set
up each item. For details on setting items, see PictBridge menu.
Auto 913cm/3.5"5" Hagaki
Printer setup 89127mm 100147mm
4 Select Print, then press the
center of the multi-selector. The message Print images? appears.
1015cm 4"6" A6/4.1"5.8" 1318cm/5"7"
1015cm 101.6152.4mm 105148.5mm 127178mm 216279.4mm 210297mm 297420mm
5 Select [OK] with v on the multiselector, then press the center. The image is printed.
Letter A4/8.3"11.7" A3/11.7"16.5"
6 After the message Printing
finished appears, press the center of the multi-selector.

To cancel the print

During printing, pressing the center of the multi-selector cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When

Layout

Auto 1-up/Borderless 1-up 2-up 3-up 4-up 8-up Index
Printer setup Borderless, 1 image/sheet 1 image/sheet 2 images/sheet 3 images/sheet 4 images/sheet 8 images/sheet Prints all the selected images as an index print. Printing layout follows the printer setup.

This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending
on the image when you shoot with a JPEG image (page 96).
The setting is reset without the resetting operation.
The battery pack was removed when the POWER switch was set to ON. When removing the
battery pack, make sure the POWER switch is set to OFF and the access lamp is not illuminated (t step 1 in Read This First).
The camera does not work properly.
Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If an AC Adaptor/charger
(not supplied) is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure.
The five bars of the Super SteadyShot scale flash.
The Super SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the Super
SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If the Super SteadyShot scale continues to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
--E- is indicated on the lower-right corner of the LCD monitor.
Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If this procedure does not turn off the
indication, format the memory card.

Warning messages

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. For InfoLITHIUM battery only
An incompatible battery pack is being

Card error

An incompatible memory card is
inserted or the format was failed.

Read only memory

Your camera cannot record or delete

Battery exhausted

The battery pack is discharged. Charge
images on this Memory Stick Duo.

the battery pack.

Reinsert the Memory Stick. Reinsert the CF card.
The inserted memory card cannot be

Set date and time?

Set the date and time. If the message

used in your camera.

The memory card is damaged. The terminal section of the memory
appears frequently, the internal backup battery is used up. Replace the battery (pages 156, 169).

card is dirty.

Power insufficient
You tried to perform [Cleaning mode]
Use Memory Stick slot to format.
You attempt to format the Memory
when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Stick Duo that is inserted into the CF card insertion slot using an adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo insertion slot and format it.
No Memory Stick No CF card
The type of the memory card inserted

Processing.

When Long exposure noise reduction
into the camera is different from the memory card type selected with [Memory card] in the Setup menu. Set it to appropriate position.
will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction.

700 DSLR

Breathtaking quality from capture to playback. Sony 700 the DSLR youve been waiting for.
Sensational image quality
12.24 MP Sony Exmor CMOS sensor with on-chip noise reduction before and after A/D conversion to create clean, low-noise images even at high sensitivity settings. Powerful Bionz image processor screens out noise
before RAW data conversion and image processing to achieve rich image detail, contrast, and color while speeding camera response.
Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization enables hand-held shooting at shutter speeds 2.5 to 4 steps slower than would otherwise be possible effective with all system lenses.

Screen image simulated

Zoom Lenses and Vertical Grip
See the back cover for camera specifications and a full lineup of 700 system accessories.
DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 (SAL1870) Compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that covers a wide range of shots, from wide-angle to medium telephoto (35mm equivalent: 27 to 105mm).
DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 (SAL16105) High-performance compact standard zoom lens with 16mm wide-angle coverage and high 6.6x magnification (35mm equivalent: 24 - 157.5mm).
State-of-the-art camera features
Fast, accurate 11-point center dual cross AF sensor with Eye-Start autofocus system that begins focusing the instant you bring your eye to the camera. 5 frame-per-second continuous shooting at full resolution,
so you can capture fast motion.

Spectacular viewing

Built-in HDMI Output2 terminal for direct connection to Sony BRAVIA HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens so you can view photos in the awesome quality of PhotoTV HD. Large 3.03 XtraFine LCD screen with 921k pixels and
wide-angle viewing for photo-quality viewing and sharing.
Creative Style settings for smooth, fast shooting in a wide range of image styles with advanced D-Range Optimizer to bring out more detail in bright highlights and dark shadows.
Intuitive Quick Navigation interface for simple, comfortable one-handed camera setup and operation. Sony Anti-Dust Technology combines anti-static coating plus sensor vibration function that shakes off dust each time the camera is turned off. Strong, lightweight magnesium alloy body with rugged
construction that resists dust and moisture.1
G Series 70-300mm F4.5-5.6

(SAL70300G)

DT 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 (SAL18250) All-in-one, high-magnification 14x zoom in a compact, lightweight design (35mm equivalent: 27 - 375mm).
Vertical Grip (VG-C70AM) Provides a firm, comfortable grip, with duplicate controls for easy vertical shooting and holds two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM batteries.
Telephoto zoom lens with responsive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) and minimum focus distance of about 4 ft. (35mm equivalent: 105 - 450mm). Available in Spring 2008.

Optional accessories for

Lens System A total of 24 lenses, including 3 new items, are available for full focal range coverage. Flash / Macro Flash / Ring Light External Flash HVL-F56AM External Flash HVL-F36AM Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM Ring Light HVL-RLAM Flash Accessories External Battery Adapter for Flash FA-EB1AM Off-Camera Shoe for Flash FA-CS1AM Triple Connector for Flash FA-TC1AM Off-Camera Cable for Flash FA-CC1AM Extension Cable for Flash FA-EC1AM Multi-Flash Cable FA-MC1AM Battery / Charger Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H AC Adapter/Charger AC-VQ900AM
Cases / Straps Exclusive to 700 Soft Carrying Case LCS-AMLC2* (Camera case) Soft Carrying Case LCS-SC20* (System case) Soft Carrying Case LCS- AMSC30 (System case) Lens Accessories Circular PL Filters VF-49CPAM, 55CPAM, 62CPAM, 72CPAM, 77CPAM ND Filters VF-49NDAM, 55NDAM, 62NDAM, 72NDAM, 77NDAM MC Protectors VF-49MPAM, 55MPAM, 62MPAM, 72MPAM, 77MPAM Lens Cases LCL-60AM, LCL-90AM, LCL-140AM Front Lens Caps ALC-F49A, ALC-F55A, ALC-F62A, ALC-F72A, ALC-F77A, ALC-F62Z, ALC-F72Z, ALC-F77Z Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 Lens Hoods ALC-SH0001, ALC-SH0002, ALC-SH0003, ALC-SH0005, ALC-SH0006 , ALC-SH0007, ALC-SH0008, ALC-SH0009, ALC-SH00010, ALC-SH00011, ALC-SH00013, ALC-SH00014, ALC-SH00016 Others Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo series, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo series CompactFlash Card NCFB & NCFC Series, NCFD Series Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP90 HDMI Cable VMC-15MHD, VMC-30MHD 700
Shooting Accessories Exclusive to Vertical Grip VG-C70AM
Exclusive to 700 LCD Protect Cover PCK-LH1AM
Exclusive to 700 LCD Protect Sheet PCK-LS1AM
Body Cap ALC-B55 Magnifier FDA-M1AM Angle Finder FDA-A1AM Eyepiece Cup FDA-EP2AM Eyepiece Correctors FDA-ECF05, FDA-ECF10, FDA-ECF15, FDA-ECF20, FDA-ECF30, FDA-ECN10, FDA-ECN20, FDA-ECN30, FDA-ECN40 Remote Commander RM-S1AM Remote Commander RM-L1AM

Shoulder Strap STP-SS2AM (Nylon) Shoulder Strap STP-SH2AM (Genuine leather) Shoulder Strap STP-SB1AM (Neoprene) Shoulder Strap STP-SH1AM (Genuine leather) Shoulder Strap STP-SS1AM (Nylon)

Main specifications of

System Camera type Lens mount Lens compatibility Image Capture Image sensor type Image sensor size Total pixel number Effective pixel number Anti-Dust system Recording Media Slot File system Image format Image size Color space Noise reduction CMOS
Viewfinder Shutter Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism 95% 0.9 x, with 50mm lens at infinity Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece, Approx. 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 Spherical Acute Matte 11 points 0 EV to +18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus Wide focus area (Auto,11 areas), Spot focus area, Local focus area (11 local areas, selection with the multi-selector) On/Off selectable Type:TTL metering Cell: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Light metering Range: 0 EV to 20 EV (+2 EV to +20 EV with Spot metering) (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Mode: Multi segment, Spot, Center weighted Exposure setting Exposure compensation AE bracketing ISO sensitivity (REI) ISO range ISO steps Auto Focus System Built-in flash system Flash metering system Flash mode Flash compensation Manual popup; approx. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100); coverage of up to 16 mm (in the focal length); approx. 3 sec. recycling time; flash-ready indicator ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL / Manual flash Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Manual flash Red-eye reduction, High speed sync (with external flash) +/- 3.0 EV (0.3 / 0.5 EV steps selectable) 3/5 frames, 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 EV steps selectable Auto, Program AUTO (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night view/portrait) +/-3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable Bracket: Cont. / Bracket: Single, with 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 EV increments, 3/5 frames selectable AUTO: ISO 200 - 1600 (lower limit / upper limit selectable) ISO100 - 3200 equivalent (Up to ISO 6400 can be set as expanded ISO range) 1/3 EV step Type Speed range Flash sync speed Drive Drive mode Continuous advance rate No. of frames recordable w/ continuous advance Camera Function Depth-of-field preview Auto review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of view LCD brightness setting Print Print function Interface HDMI type C minijack HDMI Out USB Out Sync. terminal Video Out Remote Control Wired Wireless PC control Power Power source Battery charger Battery life Power saving mode Others Battery: Solely with the Recheageable Battery Back NP-FM500H (7.2 V) AC adapter: AC-VQ900AM (optional) (7.6 V) BC-VM10 Approx. 650 shots (CIPA measurement) Shut down after 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 30 min Approx. 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm (excl. protrusions) Approx. 690 g (w/o batteries, memory card, body accessories) With optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM With RMT-DSLR1 Image data transfer and camera control with supplied software 1920 x1080i 59.94/50 Hz, 1280 x 720p 59.94/50Hz, 720 x 480p 59.94 Hz, 720 x 576p 50 Hz SB2.0 (Hi-Speed), USB Connecting (Mass Storage, PTP, Multi LUN) Adaptable to the sync. terminal of the opposite polarity NTSC / PAL selectable (in Menu) Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge, DPOF setting 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT 921,600 (640 x 3 (RGB) x 480) dots 100% +/-5 steps Yes (by pressing Depth-of-field preview button) 10 sec. / 5 sec. / 2 sec. / Off selectable Single-frame advance, Continuous advance (H/L selectable), Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay, with mirror-up function) Hi: approx. 5 frames/sec. max., Lo: approx.3 frames/sec. PEG (Extra fine): 8, RAW: 17, cRAW (compressed): 24,RAW+JPEG: 11 cRAW+JPEG:12, JPEG (Standard / Fine): No limit (until the memory card is full) Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 1/8000 sec. - 30 sec., bulb 1/250 sec. (Super SteadyShot off), 1/200 sec. (Super SteadyShot on) Type Field of view Magnifiation Eye relief Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Auto Focus System No. of focus points Sensitivity range Focus mode Focus area Eye-Start AF system Auto Focus System

Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Sony mount; compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount All Sony lenses and Konica Minolta DYNAX lenses / MAXXUM/
23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C type) Approx. 13,053,000 pixels Approx. 12,246,000 pixels Charge protection coating on low pass filter and Image-sensor shift mechanism Memory Stick: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Dual slot for Memory Stick Duo / CompactFlash FAT 12, 16, 32 JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.0 format), RAW + JPEG RAW: 4288 x 2856, L (12M, 3:2); 4272 x 2848, M (6.4M, 3:2): 3104 x 2064, S (3.0M, 3:2): 2128 x 1424 sRGB, Adobe RGB Long Exp. NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO NR: High / Normal / Low, available at ISO 1600 or higher Base Styles: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB User setting registration: 3 style boxes; Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn leaves, B/W, Sepia Adjustable Items: Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps), Brightness (-3 to +3 steps), Zone Matching (-1 to +2 steps) Mode: Off, Standard / Advanced: Auto / Advanced: Level Advanced Level setting: 5 levels DRO advanced bracketing: 3 frames, H/L selectable

Creative Style

D-Range Optimizer
White Balance Mode Color temperature Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature / Color filter, Custom 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
White balance bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable Super SteadyShot System Capability Image-sensor shift mechanism Approx. 2.5 EV - 4 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)

Flash bracketing

Not waterproof nor splash-proof. HD Output requires a Sony HDMI connector cable; HDTV sold separately. Viewable area, measured diagonally.

Dimension (WxHxD) Weight

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