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Equipment

 

Camera: Sony Alpha 700 Digital SLR

   
Body material *

Magnesium Alloy chassis, high grade plastic exterior

Sensor *

• 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 'Exmor'
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter
• 13.05 million total pixels
• 12.25 million effective pixels
• On-chip Column A/D Conversion & NR

Image sizes *

• 4288 x 2856 (L RAW )
• 4272 x 2848 (L)
• 3104 x 2064 (M)
• 2128 x 1424 (S)
• 4272 x 2400 (L) 16:9
• 2128 x 1200 (S) 16:9
 

File qualities / formats *

• RAW (.ARW 2.0)
• Compressed or uncompressed RAW option
• RAW + JPEG Fine
• JPEG Extra Fine
• JPEG Fine
• JPEG Standard

Dust reduction

• Static-resistant anti-dust coating
• CCD-shift dust reduction mechanism

Lenses

• Sony Alpha lenses
(also compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount lenses)

FOV crop

1.5x

Super SteadyShot

• CCD-Shift 'Super SteadyShot' system
• Five level LED shake indicator in viewfinder
• Claimed equivalent to 2.5 – 4 steps in shutter speed *

Auto Focus *

• TTL CCD line sensors (11-points, 10 lines with center dual cross sensor)
• EV 0 to 18 (ISO 100) detection range
• Predictive focus control for moving subjects

AF area selection

• Wide AF area
• Spot AF area (center)
• Focus area selection (any of 11)

Focus modes

• Single-shot AF
• Direct Manual Focus
• Continuous AF
• Automatic AF
• Manual focus

AF assist
illuminator *

• Yes (built-in LED lamp)
• Range approx 1m - 7m

Eye-start AF

Yes, selectable from menu (optionally with grip sensor trigger*)

Shooting modes

• Auto
• Programmed AE (with shift)
• Aperture priority AE
• Shutter priority AE
• Manual
• MR (memory recall) / Custom
• Scene modes (below)
 

Scene modes

• Portrait
• Landscape
• Macro
• Sports Action
• Sunset
• Night view/portrait

Sensitivity

• Auto (200 - 1600) - upper/lower limit selectable *
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• Up to ISO 6400 (expanded range) *

Metering modes

• Multi-segment (40 segment Honeycomb pattern)
• Center-weighted
• Spot

Metering range

• EV 0 to 20 (Multi-segment / Center-weighted) *
• EV 2 to 20 (Spot metering) *
(at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)

AE Lock

• AEL button (customizable)
• Half-press shutter release

AE Bracketing

• Single or continuous bracketing
• 3 or 5 frames
• 0.3, 0.5 or 0.7 EV steps *

Exposure compen.

• -3.0 to +3.0 EV *
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps *

Shutter

Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter

Shutter Speed *

• 30 to 1/8000 sec
• Bulb

Flash X-sync *

• 1/250 sec
• 1/200 sec (with Super SteadyShot on)

Aperture values

Depends on lens, 0.3 EV steps

DOF preview

Yes, dedicated button

White balance

• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Color temperature (2500 - 9900 K)
• Manual (Custom) - 3 memories *

White balance fine tuning

• Auto (none)
• Preset WB: -3 to +3
• Fluorescent WB: -2 to +4
• Color temperature WB: G9 to M9 (Magenta to Green)

White balance bracketing

• 3 frames
• Hi or Lo steps

Dynamic range optimizer

• Off
• Standard
• Advanced Auto *
• Advanced
• DRO advanced bracketing (3 frames, High/Low selectable) *

Color space

• sRGB
• Adobe RGB

Color modes

• Standard
• Vivid
• Neutral *
• Clear *
• Deep *
• Light *
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Sunset
• Night view
• Autumn Leaves *
• B&W
• Sepia *
• Adobe RGB

Image parameters *

• Contrast (-3 to +3)
• Saturation (-3 to +3)
• Sharpness (-3 to +3)
• Zone Matching (-1 to +2 steps)
• Brightness (-3 to +3 steps)
(Available in all color modes)

Noise reduction *

• Long exposure for exposures longer than 1 second
• High ISO NR High/Normal/Low at ISO 1600 or higher
• User controllable: On / Off

Viewfinder *

• Eye-level fixed optical glass pentaprism
• Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable)
• Magnification approx. 0.9x
• 95% frame coverage
• Dioptric adjustment (-3 to +1.0)
• Eye-relief 25 mm from eyepiece, 21 mm from frame
• Eyepiece cup removable
• Viewfinder info bar

LCD monitor *

• 3.0 " 'Xtra Fine' TFT LCD
• 920,000 pixels (640 x 480 x 3 (RGB))
• 270 ppi
• Anti-reflective coating

Flash

• Built-in pop-up flash (manual release)
• Metering: ADI, Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control
• Guide number 12 (ISO 100/m)
• Angle of coverage 24 mm (35 mm equiv.)
• Flash sync 1/250 sec, 1/200 sec (SteadyShot on) *

Flash modes

• Auto
• Fill Flash
• Rear Sync
• Slow sync
• Manual Flash
• Red-eye Reduction (pre-flash)
• Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash
• High Speed Sync.

Flash compensation *

-3.0 to +3.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV steps

External flash (optional)

• Sony HVL-F56M (guide no. 56)
• Sony HVL-F36M (guide no. 36)
• Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM
• Ring Light HVL-RLAM
• Off camera flash shoe FA-CS1 AM

Drive modes

• Single-frame
• Continuous (H/L selectable) *
• Self-timer (10 or 2 sec)
• Continuous bracket
• Single-frame bracket
• White balance bracket
• DRO bracket *

Continuous
shooting *

• H: Approx 5fps max
• L: Approx 3fps max
• RAW: Up to 18 frames
• cRAW (compressed): Up to 25 frames
• RAW+JPEG: Up to 12 frames
• JPEG (XFINE): Up to 16 frames
• JPEG (STD/FINE): Unlimited (to card capacity)

Self-timer

• 10 sec
• 2 sec
• Mirror up function (optional)*

Orientation sensor

Yes, for shooting, playback and control panel display

Connectivity *

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, Multi-LUN or PTP)
• Video out (NTSC or PAL)
• HDMI type C mini jack
• DC-IN
• Remote terminal
• PC control (with supplied software)

Remote control *

• Wired: with optional RM-S1AM or RM-L1AM
• Wireless: with included remote control

Video out

• AV (Selectable NTSC or PAL)
• HDMI (1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 720 x 580p, 720 x 576p)
• 'PhotoTV' HD settings applied with BRAVIA.

Storage *

• Compact Flash Type I/II
• Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
• Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32

Power *

• NP-FM500H Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (1650 mAh)
• Battery charger included
• Optional AC adapter
• Batter life Approx 650 shots (CIPA standard)

Vertical grip *

• Vertical Grip VG-C70AM
• One or Two NP-FM500H batteries with auto switchover for power (additional battery is optional).

Dimensions

141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm (5.6 x 4.25 x 3.25 in)

Weight (body)

• No battery: 690 g (1.5 lb)
• With battery: 768 g (1.7 lb)

 

 

Lens: Sony 75-300 f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens
 

  • Compatible with Sony DSLR-A100 and DSLR-A100K cameras

  • 13 elements in 10 groups with 7 aperture blades

  • 4x zoom

  • f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture

  • Working distance of nearly 5' from the front of the lens to the subject

  • 32ฐ - 8ฐ 10' diagonal angle of view

  • Circular aperture design captures natural highlights

  • 55mm filter size

  • Includes front and rear lens caps and lens hood

 

Lens: Sony 18-70 f/3.5-5.6 DT Zoom Lens

  • 11 elements in 9 groups with 7 aperture blades

  • Provides additional zoom range for improved zoom during wide-angle and telephoto shots

  • Aspherical lens element helps reduce aberrations, flare and ghosting during wide-angle shots for enhanced image quality

  • Extra-low dispersion glass reduces color anomalies during telephoto shots for enhanced image color and clarity

  • 18-70mm focal length (35mm equivalent)

  • Minimum aperture: f/22-36

  • Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6

  • Minimum focusing distance: 14.4"

  • Filter diameter: 55mm

  • Includes front lens cap, rear lens cap and solid circular lens hood SH0006

 

Camera Stand: Bogen Manfrotto 679 Monopod

Three section Monopod featuring sure rubber grip, wrist carrying strap, quick action lever leg lock system with 45ฐ flip, large 2.3" camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4-20" - 3/8" camera screw.

Weight

1.3 lbs

Notes

Foot Type: Rubber

Max Load Capacity

22 Ibs

Leg Sections

3

Closed Length

24.5 inches

Minimum Height

25.2 inches

Max Height w/closed column

63.8 inches

 

Camera Stand Mount: Induro SAO Ballhead

The Induro SA-0 Ballhead is a lightweight and simple to use single action ballhead that has been designed to ensure smooth movement and stable positioning. It features a calibrated panning base, locked down by the single lock-down lever, and a dual quick release locking system.
 

 

 

Camera Bag: Tenba Gen 3 Messenger Bag

The new Tenba Gen-3™ Messenger offers easy-to-access, organized space for a full sized professional D/SLR kit with multiple lenses and flash, plus separate, protective storage for a laptop, including many 17” models. The bag includes movable/removable divider panels, multiple accessory pockets, a movable/removable accessory pouch for a phone or portable audio device, a wallet for flash media cards, and many other practical features. The Photo/Laptop Messenger also has a removable document/office folio.

All Gen-3 bags are made from Tenba’s Generation 840 nylon, making them exceptionally lightweight yet durable and highly weather resistant. Genuine YKKฎ zippers and Duraflexฎ hardware are used throughout.

OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
17W x 13H x 11D in
43W x 33H x 28D cm

INSIDE DIMENSIONS
16W x 11.5H x 6D in
41W x 29H x 15Dcm
Specifications are approximate.

CAPACITY
Full-size D/SLR, 5-6 lenses, flash, 17" laptop & accessories.

 

 

Camera Bag: Tenba Gen 3 Sling Bag

The new Tenba Gen-3™ Sling Bag is a deceptively compact, body-hugging bag with storage for a pro-size D/SLR and multiple lenses. The Sling combines the fast access and convenience of a shoulder bag with the support and hands-free carrying comfort of a backpack. It is worn over one shoulder and across the chest, so it can be swung from back to front for instant access and fast shooting. The Sling has movable dividers, accessory compartments, a security strap with Tenba’s patent-pending Covert Clip™ hidden buckle, and more.

All Gen-3 bags are made from Tenba’s Generation 840 nylon, making them exceptionally lightweight yet durable and highly weather resistant. Genuine YKKฎ zippers and Duraflexฎ hardware are used throughout.

OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
15.5W x 10.75H x 8.5D in
39W x 27H x 22D cm

INSIDE DIMENSIONS
14.5W x 10H x 6.5D in
37W x 25H x 17Dcm
Specifications are approximate.

CAPACITY
Pro-size D/SLR with 1-2 lenses, flash.

 

 

Tripod: Gitzo G2220 Explorer Aluminum

The Explorer is a tripod for special applications; a versatile support that opens up new shooting perspectives. Thanks to it's unconventional design, the legs can be set at any angle and moved independently while the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. The Explorer unleashes its potential when used with a  ball head, a combination that makes it the ideal tripod for creative photographers, looking for unconventional shots: close to ground, upside down or in tight or awkward spaces. Ideal applications are outdoor macro and nature photography, still life and architectural.


The best choice for DSLR or for lightweight camcorders. Recommended for 200mm lens, up to 300mm maximum. Series 2 offers an excellent maximum load capacity and very good torsional rigidity. Weight and size are still convenient for travelling or trekking. Series 2 is the ideal solution for photographers that are looking for a solid and yet lightweight tripod.

 

 

Tripod Ballhead: Acratech V2

Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp.  Easily holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle.
Full movements allow any camera position.  Fully adjustable tension control.  Precision C.N.C. machined.  Compatible with Kirk, Arca, R.R.S., and many other QR plates.  Beautiful satin black anodized finish.  Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads).  Engraved degree markings.  Solid precision feel.  Made in U.S.A.  Ball will not shift when tightened.  Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.   All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.

 

 

Flash: HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash

Accessory Shoe - Connecter ACC / Advanced ACC Sho

Get outstanding flash coverage from the HVL-F56AM digital camera flash. With features like selectable light levels and high-speed synchronization, you can be sure your subjects will be filled with enough light to express the mood you are trying to express. You can easily control the specific light and the number of flash emissions from this comprehensive flash solution. The HVL-F56AM digital camera flash works great with high speed shutters, making it ideal for a wide vaiety of situations.

Auto zoom, high-speed sync capabilities
Auto locking foot
High-speed synchronization
Selectable light levels
Wireless operation for quick flash setup and adjustment
Bouncing in all directions
Modeling flash
Multiple flash emissions
Specific light control
Lead-free solder is used for soldering
Ultra-bright illumination (guide number: 56)
Up to 17mm angle for use with wide-angle lenses
Accurate ADI Flash Metering with Sonyฎ DT lenses
Versatile adjustment for flash from many angles: 90ฐ up, 180ฐ left, 90ฐ right, 10ฐ down

 

This page will grow as my photography kit grows with my experience.

 


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