Name: Sony Full Frame Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera Kit
Brand: SONY CORPORATION
SKU: aa114449
Rating: 4.8 (23 reviews)

Alpha 7 III with 35mm full-frame image sensor

Back-illuminated 24.2MP³ full-frame sensor

The 35 mm full-frame Exmor R^™ CMOS image sensor features 24.2-megapixel³ resolution, back illumination, and gapless on-chip lens design for extraordinary sensitivity and dynamic range. Two times faster⁴ data readout speed is achieved through copper wires and front-end LSI.

Entirely enhanced image processing system

A combination of new-generation image processing system and a new sensor achieves an up to 1.5-stop improvement⁴ in image quality. A wide ISO sensitivity range of up to ISO 51200 is standard, and approx. up to 15-stop⁵ dynamic range at low sensitivity settings is achieved. Upgraded Detail Reproduction and Area-specific Noise Reduction combine to suppress noise and maintain a sense of high overall resolution. Color reproduction, especially of skin and nature scenes, has also been dramatically improved. The α7 III also supports 14-bit RAW output⁶ even during silent shooting/continuous shooting⁷.

Wider, faster, more steadfast AF performance

An evolved image processing system and α9 camera AF algorithms optimized for the α7 III improve AF speed, precision, and tracking performance. 693 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points provide high-density wide-area coverage. AF speed up to twice as fast⁸ and more precise AF tracking performance let you capture and maintain focus on a quickly moving subject in unpredictable motion. The α7 III also autofocuses reliably down to EV-3 brightness⁹.

Focal-plane phase-detection AF supports A-mount lenses¹⁰

Phase-detection AF can operate even when an A-mount lens¹⁰ is mounted to the α7 III via an LA-EA3 adaptor. The 693-point focal-plane phase-detection AF system provides wide-area coverage, fast response, and high-performance tracking.

Always keep the eye in focus

Eye AF newly supports AF-C mode with greater precision that dramatically enhances portrait shooting, plus higher AF speed that makes it easier to shoot a portrait of a moving subject, even if the subject looks down and away from the camera or is backlit with face in partial darkness. The α7 III supports Eye AF for A-mount lenses¹¹ mounted via an adaptor.

AF-ON button and multi-selector

The new AF-ON button activates autofocus without any half-press-shutter-button focus sequence, so you can concentrate better on exactly when to release the shutter and capture the moment instantly. A multi-selector lets you shift the point of focus quickly and efficiently. You can select and shift the point of focus intuitively, so you won't miss great chances to shoot moving subjects.

Comprehensive AF convenience

AF tracking sensitivity when shooting stills is adjustable in five steps for subjects that move outside of the focus area. Autofocus areas and points remain the same or change when switching between horizontal and vertical orientations, depending on the shooting situation. AF area registration allows frequently used focus point settings to be memorised and assigned to custom buttons for fast, convenient recall at a touch whenever needed.

Up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking¹

With new shutter charge unit and image processing system refinements, the α7 III can shoot continuously at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking¹ (up to 8fps¹ with minimal display lag in live-view continuous shooting mode) for easy, stable shooting of even intensely active subjects. Up to approximately 177 JPEG images (standard) in full resolution, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images can be captured in one continuous burst¹². An electronic shutter allows silent, vibration-free shooting of wildlife and other sensitive situations when even slight noise can mean missing an ideal shot.

Enhanced operability for continuous shooting

Images captured in continuous shooting mode can be displayed as a group. Groups can be deleted or protected in one quick operation. Furthermore, with higher burst capacity and UHS-II media compatibility, the camera significantly streamlines the operation of writing data to memory cards. The Fn button and menu button can be operated to change settings immediately after continuous shooting, while data writing is in progress¹³.

Anti-flicker shooting¹⁴

Flicker from fluorescent and other artificial lighting is automatically detected and shutter action is timed to minimise the flicker's effect on still images. This suppresses exposure and colour anomalies at the top and bottom of images shot at high shutter speeds, as well as exposure and colour inconsistency between continuous shots, so you can take images indoors with more confidence.

Clear, natural, realistic 4K movies²

High-resolution full-frame 4K movies² with full-pixel readout without pixel binning that condenses approximately 2.4 times¹⁵ the amount of data required for 4K movies (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) results in minimal moiré and jaggies. Advanced image processing makes it possible to record full-frame 4K movies with outstanding image quality in the mid-to-high ISO range, so you make the most of the 4K movie format's unique potential in every shot. Super 35 mm can also be selected, instead of full-frame mode, as needed.

Supports a wide range of needs in HDR movie production

Supporting a wide range of HDR movie production needs, the α7 III offers S-Log3 as well as S-Log2 gamma curves, for great flexibility to fine-tune images as desired through color grading operation in post-production [1], and a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)¹⁶ picture profile for instant HDR workflow. However, color grading is not required to enjoy instant playback of high-quality, true-to-life images [2] with no blocked shadows or blown highlights on an HDR (HLG) compatible TV.

Versatile movie recording functions

The α7 III provides a wide array of functions to facilitate workflows of professional videographers, including clean HDMI output, time code / user bits (TC/UB), rec. control, marker display/setting, zebra function, Slow and Quick Motion¹⁷, simultaneous proxy movie recording, extraction and separate storage of a still from a movie, and Gamma Display Assist function, among others.

Improved Fast Hybrid AF for movie recording

An efficient combination of focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF accurately locks onto even fast-moving subjects, then tracks them smoothly during movie recording. AF coverage for movies extends across an area almost as wide as the AF coverage area for still images, so once the high-density AF system locks onto a movie subject, the camera continues to track it steadily and tenaciously. Three AF drive speed settings give you freedom to use slow focus effects when shooting movie scenes.

My Menu and new menu interface

My Menu lets you register and arrange up to 30 menu items in order of frequency of use for instant recall, and unused items can be erased, as needed. A custom menu can be created to suit particular shooting needs. The α7 III has primary menus reorganised for easier searching, with group names and page numbers at the top of the displays.

Rating function convenient for on-location sorting

Ratings from 1 to 5 stars can be applied to still images and maintained as the images are imported into PlayMemories Home or the new Imaging Edge software suite from Sony running on a PC. This function and a protect function to prevent accidental image deletion can each be assigned to a custom button (C3 by default for protect). Ratings and protection can be applied via review playback display and continuous groups can be reviewed, protected, and deleted while you're on location or traveling.

Promptly changeable customisation

Camera setups can be registered (up to two in the camera and four on a memory card) for quick access via mode dial. Up to 81 functions can be assigned to 11 custom keys, and even sets of customised functions can be assigned for stills, movies, and playback. Recall Custom Setting During Hold function is convenient for temporary recall of shooting settings assigned to custom buttons while such a button is held.

High-resolution, high-contrast XGA OLED Tru-Finder^™

Providing high resolution and contrast, plus the excellent gradation and colour reproduction that are advantages of OLED viewfinders, this approximately 2359K-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder faithfully depicts images with clear corner-to-corner visibility. Magnification is 0.78x (approx. 38.5° diagonal FOV). ZEISS T* coating greatly reduces obtrusive lens reflection on the ocular lens. Startup is approximately 40% faster than with the α7 II when the camera is switched on. Furthermore, view mode can be set to "High" to provide finer and more natural details by taking maximum advantage of the data read from the 24.2 effective megapixel sensor.

Touch screen LCD for easy instant focus operation

A 3.0-type 922K-dot LCD screen offers touch screen operation and bright, clear, finely detailed views even outdoors. Use Touch Focus to focus instantly on a point that you touch on the screen and Touch Pad to drag the focus frame with a fingertip on the LCD as you monitor the shot through the viewfinder. This LCD tilts up by as much as 107°, and down by as much as 41° for flexible, convenient camera holding and shot monitoring.

In-body 5-axis image stabilization with 5.0-stop¹⁸ shutter speed advantage

This comprehensive system compensates for five types of camera shake that tend to blur images: pitch/yaw shake when shooting at longer focal lengths; X/Y shake in close-up (including macro) shooting; and roll shake when recording stills at night and movies. It effectively achieves 5.0-stop-faster¹⁸ shutter speed, so the α7 III can take full advantage of its high-quality imaging capability and live-view image performance. Furthermore, it functions with A-mount lenses attached via mount adaptor, as well as E-mount lenses.

Location Information Link via Bluetooth¹⁹

The camera can be paired with Imaging Edge Mobile app²⁰ installed on a compatible mobile phone or tablet device to acquire location data, record it on still images, and correct camera date/time and location settings.

Smooth PC tethering via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

A USB Type-C^™²¹ port supporting fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 facilitates high-speed PC Remote transfer of large RAW data files, so you can quickly review images on a PC and continue shooting without delay. Also, a setting to transfer only JPEG files to PC lets you check images via PC even more quickly after continuous shooting because the camera doesn't have to send big volumes of RAW data.

Longer battery life to shoot for more professional lengths

For extended periods of confident shooting, the NP-FZ100 battery has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of an NP-FW50 battery. You can shoot up to approximately 710 photos²² with one full charge and an optional VG-C3EM Vertical Grip can hold two batteries. USB Type-C^™ and Multi/Micro USB ports allow external mobile batteries to power the camera for extended recording. Even more conveniently, accessories such as a remote control unit can be used via Multi/Micro USB port while power is supplied via USB Type-C^™ port. BC-QZ1 optional battery charger allows quicker charging than charging via USB.

Dual slots with UHS-II compatibility

This camera provides two media slots for SD card (UHS-II-compatible for fast data writing) and SD card/Memory Stick, respectively. Two cards in the slots can be used to simultaneously record or relay record data; separate RAW data from JPEG data, or stills from movies; and copy data from one card to the other. The memory card cover is lockable to prevent it from being opened unintentionally.

Highly durable and operable in tough conditions

The α7 III functions reliably in challenging environments. Its body is fortified by lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal frame. The number of lens mount screws has been increased to six for enhanced durability. Major buttons and dials are sealed. Sealing is provided throughout the body to minimize entry of dust and moisture²³.

One-touch remote & One-touch sharing

One-touch remote can turn a smartphone or tablet into a viewfinder/remote control. One-touch sharing transfers photos/videos to your device for social network site (SNS) sharing. Just install an Imaging Edge Mobile app²⁰ via Wi-Fi to your NFC-enabled Android device, and then touch the device to the camera to connect them. If you don't have NFC, use QR code compatibility to pair the devices.

Imaging Edge^™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.²⁴.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.²⁵.

Capture One (for Sony)²⁶

Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

External flash control from the camera

Software update of the camera, flash and Wireless Radio Commander adds external flash setting function that allows you to configure the settings of an attached flash or Wireless Radio Commander (both sold separately) from the camera. Most settings, including light output, are accessible via a camera menu and changes are shown on flash display.

Overall:

(1265 reviews)

April 20, 2018

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Mr Don, Brooklyn ny: IT'S A HARD CAMERA TO LEARN BUT WITH TIME I WILL NAIL IT

Specifications

Lens
Lens Compatibility	Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount	E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio	3 : 2
Number Of Pixels (Effective)	Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 25.3 megapixels
Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System	Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
Recording (still images)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]	35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20 M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)
Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama]	-
Picture Effect	8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key , Rich-tone Monochrome
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Color Space	sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard, compatible with TRILUMINoS^™ Color
14bit RAW	Yes
Uncompressed RAW	Yes
Recording system (Still Image)
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]	35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)
Image Quality Modes	RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard)
Recording (movie)
Recording Format	XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
Color Space	xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Color
Picture Effect	Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Image Size (pixels), NTSC	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100 M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60 M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60 M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH)
Image Size (pixels), PAL	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD:1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH)
Slow & quick motion (shooting frame rate)	NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
Slow & quick motion (recording frame rate & image size)	NTSC mode: 1920x1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920x1080 (50p, 25p)
Movie Functions	Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Yes (1280 x 720 (Approx.9 Mbps)), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable), Gamma Disp. Assist
Clean HDMI output	3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8-bit / RGB 8-bit
Recording system (Movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT	XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby^® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby^® Digital Stereo Creator
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone	Yes
Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
Memory Card Slot	SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card, SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo^™/SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards	Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/,Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Auto Switch Media (On/Off), Copy
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Multi Frame NR	-
White Balance
White Balance Modes	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K & color filter G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step) / Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment	Yes G7 to M7, 57-step A7 to B7, 29-step
Priority Set in AWB	Yes
Bracketing	3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)²⁷
Focus Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Focus Point	35 mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with full frame lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range	EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode	AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Other Features	Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt. V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.
AF Illuminator	Yes (with built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range	Approx. 0.3 m - approx. 3.0 m (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)	selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection)
Exposure
Metering Sensor	Exmor R^® CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity	EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments
AE Lock	Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes	AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Scene Selection
ISO Sensitivity	Still images: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-Flicker Shoot.	Yes
Scene Selection	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Portrait
Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color), XGA OLED
Number of Dots	2,359,296 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)	Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control	Manual (5 steps)
Field Coverage	100%
Magnification	approx. 0.78 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -3.28 feet^-1)
Diopter Adjustment	-4.0 to +3.0 m^-1
Eye Point	Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m^-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection	-
Display Contents	Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
LCD Screen
Monitor Type	2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots	921,600 dots
Touch Panel	Yes
Brightness Control	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle	Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)	Yes (Auto/Manual)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)	On/Off
Quick Navi	Yes
Focus Magnifier	Yes (35mm full frame: 5.9x, 11.7x, APS-C: 3.8x, 7.7x)
Zebra	Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF	Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Others	Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Display Content	Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™	-
Clear Image Zoom	Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Digital Zoom	Smart zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: M: approx 1.5x, S: approx 2x, APS-C: M: approx 1.3x, S: approx 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): 35 mm full frame: L: approx 4x, M: approx 6.1x, S: approx 8x, APS-C: L: approx 4x, M: approx 5.2x, S: approx 8x,Digital zoom (Movie): 35 mm full frame: approx 4x, APS-C: approx 4x
Face Detection	Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face registration, Max. number of detectable: 8
Self-Portrait Self-Timer	-
Others	Touch Focus: Yes (Available with LCD monitor or Viewfinder operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Eye-Fi ready	-
Shutter
TYPE	Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Type	-
Shutter Speed	Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed	1/250 sec.²⁸
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter	Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting	Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
TYPE	Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect	5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
Control	Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Bracketing	3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Flash Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless²⁹, Hi-speed sync.²⁹
External Flash Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock	Yes
Wireless Control	Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)	Continuous shooting: Hi+: max. 10 fps, Hi: max. 8 fps, Mid: max. 6fps, Lo: max. 3 fps³⁰
No. of recordable frames (approx.)	JPEG Extra fine L: 163 frames, JPEG Fine L: 172 frames, JPEG Standard L: approx. 177 frames, RAW: 89 frames, RAW & JPG: 79 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 40 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 36 frames³⁰
Self-Timer	10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer
Playback
Photo Capture	Yes
Modes	Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect, Rating, Disp Cont Shoot Grp
Interface
PC Interface	Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi/Micro USB Terminal	Yes³¹
USB Type-C® Terminal	Yes (SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) compatible)
NFC™	Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Wireless LAN (Built-In)	Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV
HD Output	HDMI micro connector (Type-D),BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Bluetooth®	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe	-
Multi Interface Shoe	Yes³²
Smart Accessory Terminal 2	-
Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
DC IN Terminal	-
Sync terminal	-
Headphone Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector	Yes
PC Remote	Yes
LAN Terminal	-
Print
Compatible Standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 2 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
Setting	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)	Approx. 610 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 710 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)³³
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)	Approx. 115 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)^{34, 35}
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)	Approx. 200 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 210 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)^{34, 36}
Internal Battery Charge	Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)
Power consumption with Viewfinder	Still images: approx. 3.2 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.9 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen	Still images: approx. 2.8 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.7 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power Supply	Yes (Available with Multi/Micro USB Terminal or USB Type-C Terminal)
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included)	Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 126.9 mm x 95.6 mm x 73.7 mm, Approx. 126.9 mm x 95.6 mm x 62.7 mm (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 3 inches, Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches (from grip to monitor)
Audio
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker	Built-in, monaural
Others
Operating Temperature	32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

What's in the Box

Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
AC Adapter AC-UUD12
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Eyepiece cup
Micro USB cable
SEL2870
Lens hood
Lens cap
Lens rear cap

Footnotes

^footnote1 Up to 10fps in continuous “Hi+” mode and up to 8fps in continuous “Hi” mode. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings.

^footnote2 A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card is required for XAVC S format movie recording. UHS Speed Class 3 or higher card is required for 100 Mbps recording.

^footnote3 Approximate number of effective pixels.

^footnote4 Compared to the α7 II. Sony test conditions.

^footnote5 Sony test conditions.

^footnote6 Limited to 12 bits during compressed RAW continuous shooting, BULB exposure, or when Long Exposure NR is ON.

^footnote7 When uncompressed RAW is selected.

^footnote8 Compared to the α7 II in dim light. Sony test conditions.

^footnote9 ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens, in the AF-S mode.

^footnote10 With SSM or SAM lenses only. With the LA-EA3 mount adaptor. Focal-plane phase-detection AF not supported for movie recording. AF-C can only be used when the "Phase detection" AF system is selected, but focus is fixed at the first frame during continuous shooting in any mode other than "Continuous: Lo" (Hi+, Hi, Mid).

^footnote11 With SSM or SAM lenses only. With the LA-EA3 mount adaptor. Eye AF not supported for movie recording. AF-C can only be used when the "Phase detection" AF system is selected, but focus is fixed at the first frame during continuous shooting in any mode other than "Continuous: Lo" (Hi+, Hi, Mid).

^footnote12 In continuous "Hi+" mode with UHS-II compatible SDXC memory card. Sony test conditions.

^footnote13 Not all menu parameters can be edited while data is being written to the memory card.

^footnote14 Only 100-Hz and 120-Hz flicker is detected. Continuous shooting speed may decrease. Anti-flicker shooting is not available during silent shooting, BULB exposure, or movie recording.

^footnote15 24p recording. Approx. 1.6 times for 30p recording.

^footnote16 Connect this product to an HDR (HLG) compatible Sony TV via a USB cable when displaying HDR (HLG) movies.

^footnote17 Sound not recorded. Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card required.

^footnote18 CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off.

^footnote19 Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of the date of release): • Android (Android 5.0 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later) • iOS (Bluetooth 4.0 or later)

^footnote20 A successor application of PlayMemories Mobile™. Existing PlayMemories Mobile users can use this by updating PlayMemories Mobile.

^footnote21 USB Type-C™ compatible USB cable not supplied.

^footnote22 When using LCD monitor. Up to approximately 610 photos when using electronic viewfinder.

^footnote23 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

^footnote24 Does not support full functional compatibility with some camera models. See the Sony support site for details: https://www.sony.net/disoft/help

^footnote25 Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

^footnote26 Please contact Phase One regarding all inquiries as to usage and support including functional compatibility of Capture One Express (for Sony) and Capture One Pro (for Sony).

^footnote27 Phase-detection AF may not work with certain lenses or may require lens software update. See the Sony support page for details.

^footnote28 With compatible Sony external flash.

^footnote29 With compatible external flash.

^footnote30 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used.

^footnote31 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

^footnote32 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

^footnote33 The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.

^footnote34 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).

^footnote35 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.

^footnote36 The total movie recording time. When the limit of the continuous movie recording time (29 minutes) is reached, let the camera continue movie recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. No other operation such as zoom is performed.

With outstanding imaging capability and high-speed performance contained in a compact body, the α7 III gives you the power, precision, and flexibility to capture once-in-a-lifetime moments just as you like.

Tech Specs

General

Product Type

Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system

Lens Included

FE 28-70mm OSS lens

Sensor Resolution

24.2 Megapixel

Optical Sensor Type

Exmor R CMOS

Total Pixels

25,300,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

24,200,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)

Frame Rate (Max Resolution)

30 fps

ISO (Max)

204800

Native ISO

100-51200

Extended ISO (Max)

204800

Extended ISO (Min)

Sensor Dust Reduction

Yes

Sensor Features

Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating

Digital Zoom

Image Processor

BIONZ X

Image Stabilizer

Optical (5-axis Steady Shot)

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Face Detection

Yes

HDR Mode

Auto HDR mode

Sensors

Digital level meter

Print Standard

DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching

Auto Focus

TTL contrast and phase detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty

693

AE/AF Control

Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF

Face Detection

Face-priority AF function

Digital Video Format

AVCHD, XAVC S

Image Recording Format

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2160

Audio Signal Format

Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM

Auto Focus Features

Focus Peaking function

Interface

HDMI, USB 3.1, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth 4.1

Connectivity Features

Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity

ISO 50, ISO 102400, ISO 204800, ISO 100-51200

Exposure Metering

Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot

Exposure Metering Zones

1200

Exposure Modes

Program, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority

Shooting Programs

Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset

Bracketing Modes

Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing

Special Effects

Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Clear, Deep, Light, Autumn Leaves, Retro, partial color, Toy camera, Posterization, High contrast monochrome, Pop Color, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene, Standard, Style Box, Posterization (B/W)

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)

Shutter Type

Mechanical electronically-controlled

Max Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

30 sec

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Auto Exposure Bracketing

3, 5, 9 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps

White Balance Bracketing

Yes

X-sync Speed

1/250 sec

Exposure Range

EV -3-20 (ISO 100)

Lens System

Type

Zoom lens 28 - 70 mm - f/3.5-5.6 FE OSS

Focus Adjustment

Automatic, manual

Min Focus Distance

11.8 in

Max View Angle

75 degrees

Zoom Adjustment

Manual

Lens Construction

8 groups / 9 elements

Filter Size

55 mm

Lens Mounting Type

Sony E-mount

Features

Internal focusing system, full-time manual focusing, ED glass, splashproof, aspherical lens, dustproof

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed

8 frames per second, 10 frames per second

Self-Timer Delay

10 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec

Flash Terminal

Hot shoe

Additional Features

Built-in speaker, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, shadow point display, highlight point display, takes photos while movie recording, contrast control, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, built-in help guide, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, high ISO speed noise reduction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, silent shooting, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, GPS via mobile, S-Log2 gamma setting, peripheral shading correction, chromatic aberration correction, anti-flicker, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, S-Log3 gamma setting

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

Electronic - OLED

Viewfinder Color Support

Color

Viewfinder Diagonal Size

0.5"

Viewfinder Resolution

2,359,296 pixels

Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage

100%

Optical Viewfinder Magnification

0.78x

Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range

-4 to +3

Features

Viewfinder brightness control, color temperature control

Display

Type

2.95" LCD display

Display Format

921,600 pixels

Display Form Factor

Folding

Touch Screen

Yes

Display Features

Display brightness control

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode

Stereo

Connections

Connector Type

USB 3.1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

Eyepiece cover, body cap, shoulder strap, AC power adapter, shoe cap, micro-USB cable

Protection

Dust-resistant, moisture-resistant

Battery

Battery Type

Sony NP-FZ100 lithium ion - manufacturer-specific

Details

1 x Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included)

Battery Life Details

Photo shooting - 710 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 610 shots (EVF on)
Video recording - 2.08 hours (LCD Monitor on)
Voice recording - 1.92 hours (EVF on)

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot

Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card

Supported Memory Cards

SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card

Image Storage

6000 x 4000
3936 x 2624
3008 x 2000
1968 x 1312
6000 x 3376
3936 x 2216
3008 x 1688
1968 x 1112

Video Capture

XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 25Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 16Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 17Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps

Dimensions & Weight

Width

5 in

Depth

2.9 in

Height

3.8 in

Weight

22.93 oz

Weight Details

Camera with battery and memory card: 22.9 oz

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

32 °F

Max Operating Temperature

104 °F

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