Sony α7S III
Overview | |
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Maker | Sony |
Type | Full Frame MILC |
Released | October 23, 2020 |
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 RCMOS Sensor |
Sensor size | 35.6mm x 23.8mm Full Frame |
Sensor maker | Sony |
Maximumresolution | 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 |
Storage media | Dual Slot SD, SDHC, SDXC, CFexpress A UHS-II,UHS-I,CFexpress |
Flash | |
Flash | External flash |
Flash synchronization | 1/250 s |
Compatible flashes | Shoe Mount flash |
Shutter | |
Shutter | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
Shutter speeds | 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb |
Continuous shooting | 10 fps 12.2MP (photo) 60 fps 10.27MP 4.2k (video) |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | EVF with eye sensor |
Electronic viewfinder | 0.64 "9.4M dots (2048 x 1536 pixels) (QXGA)OLEDViewfinder |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.09 |
Frame coverage | 100% |
Image processing | |
Image processor | BIONZ XR |
General | |
Video recording | XAVC S, XAVC HS 4Kup to 120 fps, 1080pup to 120 fps, Raw 4.2k 16bit |
LCD screen | 3.0 "1.44M dots (800 x 600 pixels) (SVGA) touchscreen variable-angle monitor |
Battery | NP-FZ100Li-ion |
AV Port(s) | HDMIA, ⌀3.5 mmaudio jack |
Data Port(s) | USB-C3.2,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth5.0 |
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 |
TheSony α7S III(modelILCE-7SM3) is a 12.2-megapixelfull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameramade bySony.[1]It was publicly announced on July 28, 2020 online with a suggested retail price ofUS$3,495 (body only) at the time.[2]The α7S III is offered as a body only.
Features
[edit]- New 12 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor
- 9.44 million-dot viewfinder (2048 × 1536 pixels) (3.15 MP) (QXGA)
- Can record FHD@240 fps,4K@120 fps10bit4:2:2and4K@120 fpsRawoverHDMI(up to 16-bit 4.2K (4264 x 2408) 60 fps)
- 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 bothSDXCUHS-II& high speedCFexpresstype A
Image features
[edit]The α7S III features a 35 mm (35.6 mm × 23.8 mm) full-frameExmorCMOS sensorcapable of capturing approximately 12.2 effectivemegapixels.[3]
Autofocus and metering
[edit]The camera's 759-pointautofocussensor uses mainlyphase-detectionbut also 425 pointscontrast-detectionAF to capture and record alongside subject tracking with high accuracy[4]
ISO
[edit]For still images, the α7S III'sISOis 100–102400 with expansion down toISO50 and up toISO409600 equivalent. For movies, the α7S III's ISO is 100-102400 equivalent with expansion down toISO100 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]The cameras native ISO is 12800 for photos and non s-log video
Shutter
[edit]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
[edit]The α7S III has aTFT LCDscreen with a size of 7.5 cm (3 inches) and resolution of 1,440,000 dots (800 × 600 pixels) (SVGA) with an adjustable tilt angle of 107 degrees up and 41 degrees down (approximate). TheOLEDelectronic viewfinder has a resolution of 9,437,184 dots (2048 × 1536 pixels) (3.15 MP) (QXGA) and a.90x magnification.[8]
The camera additionally has built-inWi-FiwithNFCcompatibility.[9]
Video
[edit]The camera can record4KUHD(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 inHLGandS-loginternally.
Accessories
[edit]The α7S III camera body comes with the following:[11]
- Battery Pack NP-FZ100 (rechargeable)
- Battery Charger BC-QZ1
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Highly Anticipated Sony Alpha 7S III Combines Supreme Imaging Performance with Classic" S "Series Sensitivity".Press Centre - Sony.Sony Europe.RetrievedAugust 10,2020.
- ^Universe, Alpha."Sony Announces The New Ultra-sensitive α7S III!".Sony.RetrievedAugust 10,2020.
- ^"Sony α7S III E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor".Sony.Retrieved10 August2020.
- ^"Sony Alpha A7S II Specs".Sony.Retrieved10 August2020.
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