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Sony A7 III: Professional Performance

The all-new Sony A7 III is a dynamic and versatile addition to Sony's line-up of mirrorless full frame cameras. Boasting a re-designed 24.2-megapixel back-illuminated and stabilised full frame image sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range, the camera is capable of shooting 4K 30p video and Full HD at up to 120p for smooth slow-motion. It's packed with great features that deliver professional performance.

Offering a high-speed capture of 10 frames-a-second with Full AF/AE, the A7 III takes still images at full speed with either a mechanical or silent shutter. Combined with the 693 phase detection AF points, this make it easier than ever to capture fast moving subjects. The larger Z-style battery, control joystick, touchscreen and dual SD card slots are guaranteed to satisfy even the most demanding of photographers.

24.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated Exmore R CMOS Image Sensor

Using a back-illuminated design that maximises available light, the all-new 24.2-megapixel full frame sensor inside the A7 Mark III delivers improved image quality, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. The cameras maximum ISO has been increased to 51200 and is expandable up to 204800 when capturing stills. The sensor can capture a massive 15 stops of dynamic range, making it an incredibly versatile imaging tool.

10 fps Burst Silent and Mechanical Shooting

With an ultra-fast capture speed of 10 frames-per-second with full AF/AE tracking in the new HI+ drive mode, the A7 Mark III can take lots of images of quick moving subjects with confidence that you're capturing the moments that matter. This incredible release speed is possible with either a mechanical shutter or electronic shutter for completely silent shooting when you need to shoot more discreetly.

693 Phase-Detection Points and Focus Tracking

Capable of world-class autofocus performance the new A7 Mark III has a 693 phase detection points as well as 425 contrast points that cover a massive 93% of the frame. This wide spread of autofocus points mean that when the AF system grabs focus it doesn't let go until you're ready.

Eye Autofocus Tracking Mode

Sony's Eye-AF technology prioritises acquiring focus on your subject's eyes, making it perfect for capturing stunningly sharp portraits. The system can track movement and maintain sharp, accurate focus even when the face is partially obstructed, the subject is looking down or even if the shot is backlit. This incredible feature takes facial detection to the next level and allow you to deliver consistent results time and time again even when shooting in continuous focus mode.

4K Video and Full HD Slow Motion

The ability to shoot ultra-high resolution 4K video oversampled from a 6K sensor output means that A7 III is not just great at capturing stills, it also records incredibly sharp footage as well. A full-pixel readout without pixel binning ensures the highest quality and the camera offers both full frame and Super 35mm recording modes with bitrates up to 100Mbps.

The S&Q mode means you can shoot in-camera Full HD slow-mo at 120fps and create time-lapses and hyperlapses with ease.

HDR and S-Log2/3 Colour Profiles

A selection of S-Log colour profiles ensure that you can get the absolute best performance from the sensor while also providing maximum colour grading flexibility for post-production video editing. The camera also includes a HDR/HLG mode for faster workflows that still make use of the ultra-wide dynamic range.

Touchscreen Tilting LCD

The addition of a 3-inch touchscreen on the new A7 mirrorless camera provides improved control and playback functionality. The 922k-dot resolution displays sharp images and features a sunny weather mode to boost brightness for when shooting in bright daylight. The screen tilts up 107° and down 41° to provide the ability to compose from more unique perspectives.

5-Axis In-Body Optical SteadyShot

The A7 III has a SteadyShot system built into the sensor that delivers a hefty 5 stops of image stabilisation for steadier video and sharper hand-held shots. The in-body design means it works even when a non-stabilised lens is mounted. This allows you to breathe new life into vintage and legacy manual focus lenses without sacrificing stabilisation.

High Resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder

Compose your shots with clarity using the 2.36 Million-dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder.

A Zeiss T* coating reduces reflections for an ultra-clear viewing experience.

The camera also includes a "High" viewing mode that provides finer image detail and the camera offers a focus magnification mode that can be used with autofocus to make sure your images are pin-sharp.

Improved Battery Performance

The Sony A73 is powered by the same Z-series battery found in the Sony's flagship A9 camera and the megapixel monster the A7r III. Rated for 710 shots on just one charge, this makes it around 2.2 times the capacity of the previous model. Compatibility with the QZ1 battery charger and the VG-C3EM vertical grip ensures that there is a wide range of power accessories available to suit your needs.

Weather Sealed Body Design

Designed to resist dust and moisture the camera features weather seals on the major buttons and dial and boasts a durable and robust magnesium alloy top cover, front cover and internal frame. The lens mount has also been improved to improve the stability of the camera when shooting with larger telephoto lenses.

Customisable Menu

After extensive feedback Sony have added the My Menu feature that allows you to customise one of the menu screens with your favourite settings. This allows you to create a one-stop screen for quick access to the settings that matter to you, so you can spend less time staring at the back of your screen hunting for that elusive setting and more time shooting.

Dual Card Slots

Featuring not one but two SD card slots the new A7 iii now provides instant backup options that ensure against data corruption. The camera can be set-up to record RAW and JPEG files on different cards, to split stills and video, or overflow from one card to the other once it is full. The bottom slot also supports UHS-II cards for super-fast data transfer speeds.

SONY A7 III  
   
IMAGING  
   
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
  Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Capture Type
Stills & Video
   
EXPOSURE CONTROL  
   
Shutter Type
Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
  1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
  100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
  100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
  Video
  100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
  100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range
-3 to 20 EV
White Balance
2500 to 9900K
  Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Colour Temperature Filter,
Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight),
Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
  Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
  Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
  Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Self-Timer
2/5/10-Second Delay
   
STILL IMAGE CAPTURE  
   
Image Sizes
16:9 Raw
  20 MP (6000 x 3376)
  3:2 Raw
  24 MP (6000 x 4000)
  16:9 JPEG
  20 MP (6000 x 3376)
  8.7 MP (3936 x 2216)
  5.1 MP (3008 x 1688)
  3:2 JPEG
  24 MP (6000 x 4000)
  10 MP (3936 x 2624)
  6 MP (3008 x 2000)
Aspect Ratio
3:2, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
   
VIDEO CAPTURE  
   
Internal Recording Modes
H.264/XAVC S
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
  1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
  AVCHD/H.264
  1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
  1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Limit
Up to 30 Minutes
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone Type
Stereo
Audio Recording
XAVC S: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
  AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 Audio
   
INTERFACE  
   
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
  Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Video I/O 1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
  1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O 1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
  1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
  App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
  Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
  *Via Connected Smartphone
   
MONITOR  
   
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
921,600 Dot
Display Type
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
   
VIEWFINDER  
   
Type
Built-In Electronic
Size
0.5"
Resolution
2,359,296 Dot
Eye Point
23 mm
Coverage
1
Magnification
Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
   
FOCUS  
   
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 693
  Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity
-3 to +20 EV
   
FLASH  
   
Flash Modes
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless
Maximum Sync Speed
1/250 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
TTL
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
   
ENVIRONMENTAL  
   
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
   
GENERAL  
   
Battery Type 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 610 Shots)
Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread
1 x
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D)
12.69 x 9.56 x 7.37 cm
Weight
0.650 kg (With Battery, Recording Media)
   
SONY VARIO-TESSAR T* FE 16-35mm F/4 ZA OSS LENS
   
Focal Length
16 to 35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
107° to 63°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.02" / 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.19x
Optical Design
12 Elements in 10 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
72 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
7.8 x 9.85 cm
Length at Maximum Extension
11.365 cm
Weight
0.518 kg


* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

  • A7 III – Body
  • Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
  • Rechargeable Battery (NP-FZ100)
  • AC Adapter (AC-UUD12)
  • Accessory shoe cap
  • Body cap
  • Eyepiece cup
  • Micro USB cable
  • Shoulder strap
  • Bayonet type lens hood (ALC-SH134)
  • Rear lens cap
  • Lens case

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