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Sony A100 and A700- 24mp File Size Shootout

Posted August 12th, 2010 by cgarrard

Sony Alpha A100 and A700- 24 Megapixel File Size Shootout

August 2010, Carl Garrard

 Yesterday I posted a bit on the A100 and what you could do with a raw file when resizing using ACR, using a sharp lens, and sharpening the image properly. SKB recommended that I try a side by side shot doing the same with the A100 and A700. So I did. The idea is to see the massive detail capability of the A100 and the A700 vs. the A900's 24mp native resolution by upsizing the A100 and A700 files in ACR/CS2.    

The result of the A100 file is stunning. So I decided I better set up the scene again and shoot with both cameras to satisfy more curiosity. Lets see how the A700 compares to the A100 using the same methods exposure and lens, and how it ultimately compares to the resolution of the A900. This is an exercise of curiosity as well as flat out results, nothing scientific here. I think A100 and A700 owners will appreciate seeing these results and what they can do at home.

Pentax K7 vs. Sony A700 Comparison

Posted April 9th, 2010 by cgarrard

Pentax K7 vs. Sony A700 Comparison 

April 2010, Carl Garrard

 Pentax K7 DSLR  Sony A700 DSLR In this article we are going to showcase a comparison between an enthusiast DSLR that is a current model on the market- the Pentax K7 versus Sony's current (and outdated) incumbent, the Sony Alpha A700. Since Sony doesn’t have a successor to the A700 out yet, and we don’t know the price point or specifications or any of that, I really have no choice but to do a side by side sort of comparison using the A700.

A700- Skipping Control Wheel Issue

Posted October 1st, 2009 by cgarrard

A700 Owners- Relief May Be in Sight!

The known issue with skipping menu items and settings as a result of using the control wheel(s) has now become commonplace with A700 owners. There are several ways to tackle this issue so that the control wheels operate back to normal. The A700 will eventually gather dust or foreign particles into the control wheel housing causing some skipping to eventually take place.

Sony A700 firmware and IDC Software Upgrades

Posted September 16th, 2008 by cgarrard

Sony has announced the official firmware and software upgrades to the Sony A700 and Image Data Converter(IDC). Improvements in white balance, Dynamic Range Optimization and High ISO performance are the key improvements to the A700 firmware upgrade. In addition, a high ISO NR OFF option has also been added, as well as bracketing to 2.0 E.V. (limited to 3 frames).

Complete Sony Alpha DSLR Lineup 2006-2009

Posted February 4th, 2008 by cgarrard

Sony's DSLRS-The Complete Lineup 2006-2009

This is a showcase of all of the DSLRS Sony has produced to date (with one future release). Under each DSLR is a link to reviews and accolades of each camera body that have been complied to date.

"In Photography, timing IS everything"

Posted January 30th, 2008 by cgarrard

A-700 does high speed Photography

The Equipment Shot

By: C. Garrard 1-29-2008

Tamron 90mm 2.8 Di Lens provided by www.alphalensrental.com

Hello folks!

Did some experimenting today with the A-700 at its highest shutter speeds 1/6400th sec - 1/8000th sec only. I wanted to see what could be caught at these shutter speeds incorporating the A-700's max SS and 5FPS. This is my first attempt at such a test, and I will do another (cuz this was a blast!... uh no pun intended) with higher quality photos and a more controlled environment next time around.

Sony Alpha A700 Review

Posted January 13th, 2008 by cgarrard

Alpha A700 Semi-Professional DSLR- The "User-Friendly" King of DSLRS

AlphaMountWorld brings you our updated Alpha A700 Camera production Digital SLR Review

January, 2008 Carl Garrard

A700 Front View A700 Rear View

Overview:

From the name... to the specifications, the semi professional A700 surprised many of us (remember that?). A great many expectations were put on the A700 before its release. Judging from the forum reactions and review sites all over the world, the A700 has met these expectations in terms of features, price, build quality, and yes now even the most important feature...image quality. The jury has come in and the A700's image quality is at a very high level. Months of use with my A700 have yielded some excellent results. Since my preview was completed in early September of 2007, the A700 received an upgrade in I.Q. with its first firmware update providing sharper jpegs with higher contrast. Its second firmware upgrade fixed a bug that would lock up the camera (and a bit more), and with those small wrinkles worked out the A700 can now truly shine to its fullest potential.