Sony α7S III
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony |
| Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | August 2020 |
| Intro price | US$3,498 (2020) |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Lens | Interchangeable lens |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.6 × 23.8 mm (full frame type) |
| Maximum resolution | 4240 × 2832 (12 megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 40-409600 |
| Recording medium | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD |
| Focusing | |
| Focus areas | 759 focus points |
| Shutter | |
| Frame rate | 120fp |
| Shutter speeds | 1/8000 s to 30 s |
| Continuous shooting | 10.0 frames per second |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.90 |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | Bionz XR |
| White balance | Yes |
| General | |
| Video recording | 4K UHD (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) |
| LCD screen | 3 inches with 1,440,000 dots |
| Dimensions | 129×97×70 mm (5.1×3.8×2.8 in) |
| Weight | 699 g (24.7 oz) including battery |
The Sony α7S III (model ILCE-7SM3) is a 12.2-megapixel full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera made by Sony.[1] It was publicly announced on July 28, 2020 online with a suggested retail price of US$3,495 (body only) at the time.[2]
The α7S III is offered as a body only.
Features
- New 12MP stacked sensor
- 9.44 million-dot viewfinder
- 5-axis image stabilization
- LCD touchscreen (3 inch/7.5 cm) fully articulated
- Multi Interface Shoe
- New kind of passive (noise-free) cooling system
- Dual memory card slots, one for UHS-II and one for CFexpress#Form_Factors
- Can record FHD@240fps, 4K@120fps 10bit 4:2:2 and 4K@120fps raw over HDMI
Image features
The α7S III features a 35mm (35.6 x 23.8 mm) full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor capable of capturing approximately 12.2 effective megapixels.[3]
Autofocus and metering
The camera's 759-point autofocus sensors use contrast-detection AF to capture and record.[4]
ISO
For still images, the α7S III's ISO is 100–102400 with expansion down to ISO 50 and up to ISO 409600 equivalent. For movies, the α7S III's ISO is 100-102400 equivalent with expansion down to ISO 100 and up to ISO 409600 equivalent. For still images or movies on auto setting, the camera's ISO is 100–12800 with selectable lower and upper limits.[5]
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 TFT LCD screen with a size of 7.5 cm (3 inches) and resolution of 1,440,000 dots with an adjustable tilt angle of 107 degrees up and 41 degrees down (approximate). The OLED electronic viewfinder has a resolution of 9,437,184 dots and a .90x magnification.[8]
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]
Accessories
According to Sony's website, the α7S III model comes equipped with:[11]
- Sony ILCE-7SM3 Camera Body
- Battery Pack NP-FZ100 (rechargeable)
- Battery Charger BC-QZ1
- Neck/Shoulder Strap
- USB Type-C™ Cable
See also
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.
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