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Build Your Own 5D Mark II

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Overheard in the forums:

Base model: current 5D — $2000.

1) One stop ISO improvement with 14 bit RAW — add $500
2) High precision cross-type AF sensors on 11 spaced AF points — add $500
3) 16 MP — add $300
4) 100% viewfinder with on-demand grid lines — add $300
5) 50% less shutter lag — add $200
6) 5 fps — add $200
7) Weather sealing — add $200
8) 3″ high res LCD — add $100
9) TAv mode — add $20
10) Custom Button replacing Direct Print button — priceless. : )

(via DPReview.com forums)

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Sony Alpha ?700 Available for Pre-Order

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Amazon just put up their Sony ?700 pages and the camera is now available for pre-order. Amazon has a first-come, first-served policy with pre-orders, so if you’re planning on getting one, you’d better get in line now.

Sony ?700 w/ 18-70mm lens

Sony ?700 w/ 16-105mm lens

Sony ?700 (body only)

The ?700 (body only) is initially showing out of stock with no pre-order option. Both kits show availability of December 15, 2007; however, Sony has already said the a700 body only and 18-70 kit would ship in October, while the 16-105 kit will ship in November. I imagine that Amazon is being rather conservative with availability dates as they were with the Canon 40D.

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Sony ?700 Samples at ISO 6400

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Here’s some sample photos taken with the Sony ?700 at several ISO settings, including ISO 6400:

Sample 1 – ISO 100, F6.3, 1/400s (Full Size Image)

Sample 2 – ISO 400, F10, 1/1000s (Full Size Image)

Sample 3 – ISO 400, F9, 1/1600 (Full Size Image)

Sample 4 – ISO 3200, F5, 1/60 (Full Size Image)

Sample 5 – ISO 6400, F6.3, 1/60 (Full Size Image)

Follow more Sony ?700 reviews and news on the Sony ?700 Reviews and Resource Page.

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Sony Announces the New ?700

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Sony is expanding its a (Alpha) digital SLR system with the introduction of the DSLR-A700 camera, which is aimed at photo enthusiasts or serious photo hobbyists.

The new model features advanced imaging technologies and ultra-responsive operation, as well as a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant, magnesium alloy construction common to enthusiast-class D-SLR cameras. [Read more…]

Sony ?700 Mini-Site In Progress

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It looks like Sony UK is in the process of turning on the Alpha 700 portion of its site. It’s been up and down for a few hours now.

Here’s what’s been gleaned form the the specs:

12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor backed by a BIONZ image processor, 3-inch, 921,000 pixel LCD, 3200 maximum ISO (with a ridiculous ISO 6400 “expanded mode”), 11 point autofocus, and wireless flash support.

(via Engadget)

More screen grabs:

Photoclub Alpha has a thorough post covering the leak.  I imagine that we’ll get the official word from Sony tomorrow.

I’ll keep you posted on the latest developments. Stay tuned.

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Sony ?700

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The buzz on the next offering from Sony is in full swing now. Check out this post on the upcoming announcement, which I think is in Korean. Based on what I can translate with a little help from Google, it says the key features include:

  • APS-C CMOS (1.5X Crop) Sensor
  • Sony’s new Bionz image processor
  • Improved AF speed and efficiency
  • 5.5 frames per second
  • 1/8000s shutter speed
  • Up to ISO 6400
  • 3″ LCD Display
  • Super Steady Shot (in-body IS)
  • Weather-sealing

Announcement should be very soon. There’s plenty of buzz that Sony will announce on September 5th or 6th (apparently, at a press conference in the UK). The Korean site linked above mentions a availability date in November – not unlike the Nikon D300.

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