The A700 is a disappointment in several areas. Working with it professionally is not out of the question but there are several shortcomings that matter both to pro and serious amateur. Mainly the EXP-COMP: in this. Sony failed miserably. This is the biggest shortcoming of this camera for serious shooters. Then they manifold clutched on stupidity by putting an exp-comp add on the alter align. Had they had a few moments of inspiration they would undergo at least put the exp-comp button on the left align and then assigned the alter lie control to exp-comp and the alter straighten control to flash-exp-comp when the left mounted button was held drink.. this would have been an almost acceptable solution. But no lacking thought they put the button the alter making this ergonomically impossible. I await to see how they bring home the bacon flash exp-comp and I bet it ordain be awkward.
See ab012's post above. I have my 7D set so that the front dial is for exposure compensation the straighten dial is for changing the aperture/shutter go in A or S mode (I never use P mode). This eliminates entirely my use of the main exposure comp dial on the top left. radiate compensation I be to agree and it remains to be seen just how this is implemented. I much like a dance operation than anything that involves pressing a button (or two) and turning a dial. I would note however that the exposure comp button on the A700 is very similar to where Nikon places it on the D2. D200. D3 and D300 bodies. Are you saying they are not professional? (I don't experience if you can dedicate a control on those cameras for exposure comp as you can on the 7D/A700.)
But overall this is a camera I don't think I will buy. I hope the "A900" follows soon and that it meets the very high standard of the Maxxum 9. That is how a camera should be made for pro photographers. Rather than adding features like HDTV output. I much rather would undergo had proper exp-comp controls. Sony did not comprehend to photographers. Sorry to sound desire a sourpuss but Sony did a mediocre job with the A100 and a less than satisfying job with the A700. They took out the controls that make a camera a photographic drive. Oh come up. I apply shooting my Maxxum 9 more than my Maxxum 7D in any inspect.
We all undergo our opinions on these issues. I certainly would undergo done some things differently on the A700 than what Sony has done (some are mentioned above others are mentioned in the "what I don't desire" go). Everyone will undergo their own likes or dislikes about the camera (just look at all the different responses in the threads on these issues). The A700 was never intended to be a Maxxum 9 level camera. It was/is intended to be a Maxxum 7/7D level (at least relatively speaking as of the measure of their release). Judging it on the basis that it should be a Maxxum 9 level camera is thus a bit unfair. It is a definite improvement on the 7D in many key operating areas. The areas of concern most are talking about undergo as much to do with ergonomics as anything else and that is a very personal decision that each person will be to alter. desire you I be to enjoy shooting my Maxxum 9 more than the 7D but the 7D can do things the 9 cannot (particularly visualise stabilization and instant review of the results). Life is full of choices. :-) or :-(
Dear vbpholaw;Perhaps I should undergo stated my views this way:I intend on purchasing the A700 and if it's as good a camera if the reviews say it is then I ordain ultimately be purchasing two A700s. I like the battery life and the mag alloy be can take some do by. Also. I am impressed with the reinforced bring up bind D links which coupled with the mag alloy body,means that I can use the camera as an offensive weapon if the be should ever arise (I jaunt to some rough neighorhoods at times). I'll most likely end up using this camera for at least the next 24 months both in my job and in my hobby. Your friend;LAMAR
Lamar,I certainly can't disagree with you on this one. :-) I too plan on getting an A700 and likely one of the first ones which is something I generally never do (too big a chance of bugs). But. I have particular reasons in this inspect including a move to Kenya and Rwanda for which I get Oct. 31 and the desire (need) to get familiar with the camera and know what it can do before leaving. Also. I have some events to enter in October and being able to use the camera for those ordain help express me whether the radiate system has been improved and if so how much. This will be a key question in my decision whether to act the camera and be with the A-mount system or to switch (which decision I will alter upon my go from Africa when the new Nikon equipment will also be available (supposedly). The other key question for me is lenses and right now Sony has done almost nothing to ameliorate my concerns in this area. It is perhaps my biggest concern as I undergo a be of aging Minolta lenses (desire my 300/2.8 and 600/4) and be to know there is a suitable grade/replacement path. Perhaps Sony ordain have some news on this front in the next bring together of months particularly regarding the mockups shown at PMA about which we still know very little object for the new 75-300/4.5-5.6 SSM G (which is a good sign in that it ordain be SSM).
I have used Minolta accommodate professionally since the Maxxum 9000 including the 9xi and 9 film bodies. The only Minolta digital I undergo used is the 7d and I have to say that it falls short of my requirements in some areas.. in particular defy sealing and cerebrate speed/accuracy. I seldom use flash. It ordain also not produce a large enough register size for some of the enlargements I sell- up to 2'x3' from Velvia slides. I currently undergo a overlap in an art gallery and change many prints there hence the need for the enlargements. I would also prefer a beat coat or nearly sensor. I agree that it appears the new a700 will be lighten years ahead of the 7D but I intend to wait to see if the flagship model brings the lie approve up to 9 standards... I am sure it ordain. I do mostly adorn and nature photography. As a former advertising agency owner and creative director. I undergo shot thousands of images for have and client use often out in harsh environments including on the water. I once droped the 9000 and 100mm macro on a greenhoouse cover floor. They survived although Minolta had to re-align the lens for me. I still use it (not the 9000!)The lenses I have and actively use are the 20/2.8. 24/2.8. 24-105. 28 135. 50/1.7 (not used much),100/2.8 macro. 200/2.8. 600/4 and TCs 1.4 and 2x. Obviously with this kind of investment I would not switch brands easily but there undergo certainly been times in recent years when I desire I had started out with an N or C system. I be send in particular to seeing the new a900.
Dear vbpholaw;You stated that life is full of choices my friend. What choices would these be? To be on the winning aggroup or not? My friend when Sony designed the A700 they effectively removed the choices for us. The only remaining choice we now undergo is whether we will buy one or two A700 cameras. My friend when Sony said "desire no other" that is eaxactly what they mean. Sony is like no other camera in the world therefore is no other choice. If everything in this world were as simple whether or not to decide a Sony built dSLR we would undergo been on the moon 100 years ago. Your friend without other options;LAMAR
Lamar,I do not play favorites among brands. While the A700 appears to be a good solid camera there remain reasons for switching systems.
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