Sony α7S III
Full Frame MILC | |
Released | October 23, 2020 |
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Intro price | MSRP: USD 3,495 (body) Street/Grey: USD 4,229 (2021) |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
Lens | Interchangeable lens |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | Full Frame |
Sensor type | Exmor R CMOS Sensor |
Sensor size | 35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame |
Sensor maker | Sony |
Maximum resolution | 12 megapixels 4240 × 2832 |
Film speed | ISO 80–102400, ISO 40-409600
Dual Gain Modes: S-Log 2 / S-Log 3: Low Base ISO 640 / High Base ISO 12,800 HLG: Low Base ISO 100 / High Base ISO 2000 Cine 2: Low Base ISO 50 / High Base ISO 1000 |
audio jack | |
Data Port(s) | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Body features | Active Mode optical image stabilization, Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation, Anti-Dust System |
Dimensions | 128.9 mm × 96.9 mm × 80.9 mm (5.07 in × 3.81 in × 3.19 in) |
Weight | 699 g (1.541 lb) including battery and memory card |
Made in | Thailand |
The Sony α7S III (model ILCE-7SM3) is a 12.2-
Features
- New 12MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
- 9.44 million-dot viewfinder (2048 x 1536 pixels) (3.15MP) (QXGA)
- Can record FHD@240fps, Raw over HDMI(up to 16-bit 4.2K (4264 x 2408) 60fps)
- Dual Gain (ISO) modes for cleaner low-light recording
- 5-axis in body image stabilization
- LCD touchscreen (3 inch/7.5 cm) fully articulated
- Multi Interface Shoe (alongside k3m xlr adapter and new microphones using direct digital signal)
- 4th Revision body with improved cooling, weather sealing and better overall handling (one-layer disassembly for replacement of audio ports)
- Dual function memory card slots, for both UHS-II & high speed CFexpresstype A
Image features
The α7S III features a 35mm (35.6 x 23.8 mm) full-frame
Autofocus and metering
The camera's 759-point
ISO
For still images, the α7S III's
Shutter
The α7S III's shutter speed range is 30 s to 1/8,000 s for still images. For bulb movies, the shutter speed range is 1/4 s (1/3 s step) to 1/8,000 s.[6]
The camera has an approximate maximum continuous shooting speed of 10.0 frames per second in Speedy Priority Continuous shooting drive and Continuous shooting drive mode.[7]
Ergonomics and functions
The α7S III has a
The camera additionally has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC compatibility.[9]
Video
The camera can record 4K UHD (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) internally in full frame format at 120 FPS. The camera allows for movie image size to be set, as well as the frame rate per second, and compression method.[10] The camera can shoot in HLG and S-log internally.
Accessories
The α7S III camera body comes with the following:[11]
- Battery Pack NP-FZ100 (rechargeable)
- Battery Charger BC-QZ1
See also
- List of Sony E-mount cameras
- Sony α7SII
- Sony FX3
References
- ^ "Highly Anticipated Sony Alpha 7S III Combines Supreme Imaging Performance with Classic "S" Series Sensitivity". Press Centre - Sony. Sony Europe. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ Universe, Alpha. "Sony Announces The New Ultra-sensitive α7S III!". Sony. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
- ^ "Sony α7S III E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Sony Alpha A7S II Specs". Sony. Retrieved 10 August 2020.