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Sony just launched the new Sony a7 III (ILCE-7M3) at a lavish event at the JW Marriott. Here is our hands-on preview of the Sony a7 III. Find out what’s new and great about the latest Sony full-frame mirrorless camera!
Sony a7 III Specifications
| Specifications | Sony A7 III |
|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Sensor | 24.2 MP Sony Exmor R - 35-mm full-frame CMOS sensor - back-illuminated design |
| Anti-Dust System | Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-51,200 - can be expanded to ISO 50-204,800 |
| Focus | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) |
| Metering | 1200-zone evaluative metering |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane 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) |
| Image Stabilisation | Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation |
| 14-bit RAW | Yes |
| Uncompressed RAW | Yes |
| Video Format | XAVC S, AVCHD version 2.0 |
| Video Codecs | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Audio Codecs | XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator |
| Colour Space | xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color |
| Memory Card Slots | SLOT 1 : SD (UHS-I/II) card SLOT 2 : Memory Stick Duo / SD (UHS-I) card |
| Viewfinder | 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color), XGA OLED - 2,359,296 dots - 100% coverage |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.78X |
| LCD Monitor | 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT - 921,600 dots - Adjustable upwards by approx. 107 degrees - Adjustable downwards by approx. 41 degrees |
| Connectivity | USB : Micro USB, USB Type C NFC : NFC Type 3 Tag compatible WiFi : 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Audio | Built-in stereo microphone Built-in monoaural speaker |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life (Approx.) | Still Images : 610 shots (viewfinder), 710 shots (LCD monitor) Video : 115 minutes (viewfinder), 125 minutes (LCD monitor) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104 degrees F 0 - 40 degrees C |
| Weight | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g |
The Sony a7 III Hands-On Preview
The new Sony a7 III (Price Check) features a brand new 24.2MP Exmor R CMOS image sensor with increased sensitivity, resolution and 15 stops of dynamic range. Sony combined the sensor with an AF coverage of 93%, fast shooting at up to 10 fps, and expanded 4K video capabilities,
- Newly Developed Full-frame 24.2MP Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor with Evolved Image Processing
- Wide ISO range of 100 – 51200 (expandable to ISO 50 – 204800 for still images) and 15-Stop Dynamic Range at low sensitivities
- World Class AF system featuring 693 phase-detection AF points covering 93% of image area, 425 contrast AF points and fast and reliable Eye AF
- Continuous Shooting at up to 10 fps with either Mechanical Shutter or Silent Shooting and full Auto Focus/Auto Exposure tracking
- 5-axis optical in-body image stabilisation with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage
- High Resolution 4K Movie Shooting with full pixel readout and no pixel binning across full-width of full-frame sensor
- The longest rated battery life of any Mirrorless camera at 710 shots per charge
- Upgraded operability and functionality including addition of joystick for adjusting focus points, Dual SD Card Slots, SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1) USB Type-C Terminal and more
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