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Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black

Model: ILCE7SM3/B
SKU: 6423589
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Customers are satisfied with the Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera, especially its incredible video quality and amazing low light performance. Users also appreciate the camera's ease of use, quick and precise autofocus, solid battery life, and the welcome addition of the new flip-out screen. The only concern mentioned by a few customers is that the price is a bit high.

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Features
  • 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

  • 1 - Approximate. Effective megapixels. 2 - Compared to previous version/model. 4 - Movie shooting with S-Log 3. Sony test conditions. May require color grading. 6 - Requires optional compatible external recorder. 9 – Object recognition compared to cameras with BIONZ X processors.

  • 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.

  • 10 - Human & animal. Animal Eye-AF not available in movie mode. 11 - ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens, AF-S mode. 15 - Up to 10 fps in continuous “Hi+” mode and up to 8 fps in “H” mode. CFexpress Type A memory card. Sony tests. 16 - Latest version Image Edge desktop application is required.

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Specifications
  • Image Sensor Size
    35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
    Effective Pixels
    12.1 megapixels
    Standardized Video Resolution
    4K (2160p)
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Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 163 reviews

98% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are satisfied with the Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera, especially its incredible video quality and amazing low light performance. Users also appreciate the camera's ease of use, quick and precise autofocus, solid battery life, and the welcome addition of the new flip-out screen. The only concern mentioned by a few customers is that the price is a bit high.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Video Quality (102)
  • Low Light Performance (28)
  • Ease of use (8)
  • Autofocus (7)
  • Battery Life (3)
  • Price (4)

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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.

    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.

    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.

    Posted by FelipeM

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible!!!! Camera

    First off I’m coming from a a7iii so moving down to 12 mp I was pretty worried but let me tell you unless you are doing heavy cropping this camera is insane it takes even better low light photos, so on the photography side of things don’t worry because this camera is delivers. Now for video this camera is mind blowing and most importantly the reliability is a must have for me and it doesn’t disappoint, also being able to charge the camera with a usb c to a power bank is awesome. 9 outa 10 for me.

    Posted by VoidedOath1

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving My A7S III

    A great camera overall. I’m very pleased with the low light performance and image quality.

    Posted by Joshua

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Pros for Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Autofocus, Battery Life, Video Quality, Low Light Performance, Ease of useImage Quality, Autofocus, Battery Life, Ease of Use, FeaturesThere were no pros for this productImage Quality, Autofocus, Battery Life, Grip
Cons for Sony - Alpha 7S III Full-frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
PriceMenu System, GripThere were no cons for this productThere were no cons for this product

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Questions & Answers
  • Where’s it made?

    The camera is manufactured in Thailand.

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  • Does this camera have Wi-Fi capabilities?

    Yes, this camera has both 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi capability.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • How many frames per second can this camera capture in burst mode?

    This camera can capture up to 10 frames per second with continuous shooting bursts.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the maximum ISO sensitivity of this camera?

    This camera offers low noise images with an ISO up to 409,600 and a 15 stop dynamic range.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
  • What is the screen size of the camera's LCD monitor?

    The camera has a 3-inch, flip-out, vari-angle LCD monitor with touch menu and controls.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
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