Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
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Specifications
- Image Sensor Size35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)Effective Pixels12.1 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution4K (2160p)
- Key Specs
- Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Effective Pixels: 12.1 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: ILCE7SM3/B
- Product Name: Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Color: Black
- Camera Model Family: Sony a7S
- Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera Body Only
- Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
- Total Pixels: 13 megapixels (Generally, the more pixels, the higher the image resolution and the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Image Resolution (Display): 4240 x 2832 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
- Zoom Capability: false (This function allows for magnification of the subject.)
- Digital Zoom: None (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
- In-Camera Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. In-camera stabilization means the image sensor itself moves to counteract detected motion.)
- Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
- Image File Format(s): JPEG, RAW (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
- Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Eye Autofocus (Eye AF): true (Automatically seeks out and focuses on the subject's eye and holds it as the camera and subject move and as the photographer shoots at high frame rates.)
- Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Brightness Control: true (Allows the camera to adjust the brightness of a captured image for optimal exposure.)
- Burst Mode: true (Also referred to as continuous shooting. This feature captures multiple shots in rapid succession.)
- Burst Rate: 60 frames per second
- Self Timer: true
- Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Slow & Quick Motion (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
- Panorama Mode: false
- Scene Modes: Auto, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, Movie, Slow and quick motion (Exposure modes with predetermined optimal settings for capturing specific scenes. Examples include Landcape, Portrait, and Sports modes.)
- White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater, Color Temerature, Color Filter, Custom (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
- Effective Pixels: 12.1 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Lens
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: false (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Flash
- Integrated Flash: false
- Display
- Display Type: LCD
- Screen Size: 3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Viewfinder Type: Electronic (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Varying Angle Screen: true (The camera's screen can be flipped out and adjusted to rotate, tilt, and/or swivel.)
- Video
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- Video Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): 4K (2160p) video recording at 40 fps (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
- Maximum Video Frame Rate: Up to 240 fps (The maximum frequency at which consecutive images can be captured by a video recording device.)
- HDR Mode: true (HDR Mode uses multiple photos taken at different exposures to add more dynamic range to photographs. HDR technology displays content with greater contrast between bright and dark, resulting in clearer and more lifelike images.)
- Slow Motion Recording: true
- HD Movie Mode Focus: Automatic
- Storage
- Number of Memory Card Slots: 2
- Compatibility
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Memory Card Compatibility: CFexpress, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
- Remote Compatible: true
- Features
- Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
- Smile Mode: false (When enabled, this mode works in conjunction with face detection to automatically take a photo when a smile is detected.)
- Integrated GPS: No
- Records Audio: true
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: WiFi, NFC (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Output(s): 3.5mm audio, HDMI, USB
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
- Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
- Removable Battery: true
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Number of Images Per Charge: 600
- Included
- Number of Lenses Included: 0
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.875 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 5.125 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.25 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.87 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Camera Body Weight: 1.87 pounds
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 027242920569
Introducing the Alpha 7S III –a new milestone in sensitivity, speed and image supremacy. Featuring an all-new 12.1MP backside illuminated full-frame sensor with twice the readout speed for ultra-clean low-light images up to ISO 409,600 with 15+ stops dynamic range and 3x reduction in rolling shutter, plus Sony’s acclaimed fast hybrid autofocus with 759 phase detection AF points. A new BIONZ XR processing engine deliver 8x more processing power for up to 120p 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all recording modes.
- 12.1MP Backside-illuminated Full Frame CMOS Senor: 12.1MP Exmor R sensor, optimized for 4K, sensitivity and speed
- Incredible ISO Range and Performance: Low noise images w/ ISO up to 409,6003 and 15 stop dynamic range
- Up to 10fps Continuous Shooting Bursts: Up to 1000 RAW+JPEG at 10fps15 w/ continuous autofocus and exposure
- 759 Phase Detection AF Points for Instantaneous Subject Acquisition: Incredible autofocus w/ 759 phase detection AF points, 92% coverage ; 30% improved Real-time Eye-AF10 and Real-time AF tracking down to EV-611,
- Professional 4K Video Recording: Up to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all rec. modes; up to 4K 120p in XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC) and XAVC S-I (All-I)
- Functional and Flexible Connectivity: High-speed 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi15 / FTP transfer and wireless PC remote, NFC
- High Definition Touch Flip-out Screen: 3” flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor w/ touch menu and controls
- Sony's Most Powerful Processor Yet: New BIONZ XR processing engine delivers 8x more processing power
- World's First 9.44M-dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder: World’s first 9.44M8 dot 0.64” QXGA OLED eye-level viewfinder
- Amazing 16-bit RAW External Output: 16-bit RAW movie output up to 4K 60p via HDMI Type-A connector
- Dual Media Card Slots with CFexpress and UHS Compatibility: Dual card slots, both compatible with CFexpress Type A and SDXC/SDHC
- Memory Card: 5-12p has a 1.1x crop. XAVC S-I (S&Q) 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires CFexpress Type A (VPG200 or higher). XAVC S-I 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V90 or faster. XAVC S/XAVC HS 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V60 or faster. XAVC S HD 240p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V60 or faster.
Whats Included
- Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera
- Battery charger BC-QZ1
- Rechargeable battery NP-FZ100
- Power cord
- Cable protector
- Shoulder strap
- Body cap, eyepiece cup
- Accessory shoe cap
- USB-A to USB-C cable (USB3.2)
- Owner's manual
Product Manuals
Q: Does this camera have Wi-Fi capabilities?
A: Yes, this camera has both 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi capability.
Q: How many frames per second can this camera capture in burst mode?
A: This camera can capture up to 10 frames per second with continuous shooting bursts.
Q: What is the maximum ISO sensitivity of this camera?
A: This camera offers low noise images with an ISO up to 409,600 and a 15 stop dynamic range.
Q: What is the screen size of the camera's LCD monitor?
A: The camera has a 3-inch, flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor with touch menu and controls.
Q: Does this camera have image stabilization?
A: Yes, this camera has in-camera image stabilization.
A: Best Buy canceled my preorder too. I called BB customer service about the issue which was a total waste of time. Customer service workers at BB are clueless and not helpful at all. The answer I got from the BB rep was “What do you want me to do”. I don’t think BB shipped any a7s III preordered cameras. They allowed people to preorder then started canceling their orders on Sony’s annouced shipping date.
A: Hello! I would say if your going to use this to only publish to the web then this would work for photos of feet but I would go with a cheaper full frame camera like the a7iii. Now if you are going to shoot video of feet lit only by moonlight this the absolutely the camera you want!
A: The camera is manufactured in Thailand.
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| Pros for Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Image Quality | Camera Quality, Overall Performance, Resolution, Ease of use, Screen | Camera Quality, Ease of use, Overall Performance, Resolution, Auto Focus |
| Cons for Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Weight | Weight, Overheating, Battery Life |
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Tempting When Discounted. Don't Buy Now.
Pros: - 4K 120fps in All-Intra via S&Q Mode - Unbeatable 12MP Full-Frame Sensor in low light - Dull Native ISO at 12,800 - SLOG3 support - Dual CF Express slots - New Menu System - Durable Build Quality - Loads of Customizable Buttons - Holds Re-sale value Cons: - Virtually nonexistent Firmware Updates - Steep price at $3,200, considering upcoming options - Lack of RAW recording options - Color science can be weird at times While this camera was a no-brainer four years ago, the current offerings from Nikon and Panasonic with RAW recording and frequent firmware updates, including ARRI log, along with Nikon's acquisition of RED, make me hesitant to recommend this camera. Despite previously owning it multiple times, I ended up reselling it each time. Presently, I am using a BMPCC 6K Pro because of BRAW. RAW codecs are the future, and this camera's lack of updates might relegate it to a novelty collector's item in 2-3 years. I recommend the Nikon Z8 over the Sony A7S3 now.
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Posted by MichaelM
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best mirrorless video camera on the market!
The absolute best low light camera I've ever used. Even at higher iso, the clarity beats any Canon I've ever used. The video is smooth and clean. Rolling shutter is basically non existent. The color is much more natural straight out of camera, and while not as neutral as Canon, I almost like it better. The new menu and flip out screen changes EVERYTHING! 10/10. I'll have this camera for many years to come.
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Posted by CWebster
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beast of a camera!
Spectacular camera. I bought it to shoot videos and wasn't expecting the photos to be any good, honestly, but even the quality of the pictures are incredible. Of course when you crop it doesn't look as good as the original because of the low MP count, but to me that's not a problem. I've been shooting Canon for a while and it amazed me how sharp the image of the sony is. Definitely recommend if you want a beast of a camera for low light shooting and amazing dynamic range.
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Posted by FelipeM
