Maxxum 7D as a cheap backup to the A77?

Started 4 months ago | Discussion thread
Michaels7
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Re: a700 for the following reasons
In reply to arie, 4 months ago

arie wrote:

Ralf Bliesener wrote:

- UI similar (not identical) to a77

- same batteries!! The KM7D bats are out of production and when dead, well, dead

- much better rear LCD

- much better "remaining charge" indicator, on my Km5D the battery went from full to null in way too short a time

- shutter lag and viewfinder blackout much, much improved

- no lazy eye in flash photos

- ... and more

Good points, thanks! I'm pretty much "sold" on an A700 for the reasons above and the review of it on this site. Now to find a good used body!

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Noise at high in the A700 is better too.

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