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Sony a7S III

Sony a7S III Key Features:

  • Mirrorless Camera Type
  • 2020-09-01 Release Date
  • Gallery 12.1MP
  • Grid Full Frame Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 699 grams
  • Ideal for Hybrid Photography & Videography, Cinema
  • $4499 MSRP
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Description

The Sony a7S III is geared towards video compared to Sony's other a7 series full frame cameras.

Pros:

  • Log, HLG or Raw output options
  • Battery life is good
  • Includes image stabilization: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
  • Improved menu system
  • Good heat management
  • Video autofocus performs well
  • USB charging
  • Can separately adjust settings for still images and movies

Cons:

  • Low resolution still images
  • Expensive

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: E-mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: .ARW, HEIF: .HIF
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 10 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/8000
Max Shutter Speed: 30
Bulb

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 240 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 780 mins.
File Format: XAVC S
Video Compression: H.264, H.265
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 40
Max ISO: 409600
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:

AUTO(iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie, Slow & Quick Motion

Focus

Focus Modes AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (S-AF + MF), Manual Focus
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 759

35-mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF)

APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF)

APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-1, UHS-II, CFexpress, Type A
Width: 128.9 mm
Height: 96.9 mm
Depth: 80.8 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 699 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 600
3.5mm External Microphone Jack
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
HDMI Type A Connector
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Face Detection
 Face Registration
 Focus Peaking
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 Interval Shooting
 Photo Capture (Still Image Extract From Movie)
 Proxy Recording
 Quick Motion
 Slow Motion
 Tethering with Software
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
 Zebra Display
Digital Zoom: 8
Image Stabilization: In Body, Optical (with compatible lens)
Sensor Cleaning