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The Sony A700 digital SLR (dSLR) camera is the successor to the A100, which was introduced by the manufacturer in mid-2006 with much fanfare.
Despite being Sony's very first dSLR camera ever, the A100 performed as well as some cameras from more experienced manufacturers, and carried an extremely affordable price tag of around $1500 or so.
That being said, you should be warned that the A700 (known technically by Sony as the Alpha DSLRA700) is considerably more pricey than the A100. By comparison, Sony lists the RRP as $2249 (body only), though often you'll be able to find it for less in-store.
If you're ready to take the next step from the entry-level A100, then the A700 has a lot to offer, including greater configurability and features. These include a handy wireless flash transmitter, dual memory card slots and SteadyShot image stabilisation. The CMOS chip is 12-megapixels, and image quality is good.
Another nice feature is the ability to display your photos on a high-definition TV via HDMI - and if you own a Sony Bravia TV, the image quality and performance is excellent, though this feature can be used with all HDTVs.
The A700 comes in several packages, depending on your lens needs, so head in-store for more information.
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