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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Use This With S-Log3 or Else…
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I don’t even know where to start…. But I will start here. This is NOT a perfect camera. However, no camera is. But, for the price point, it’s really hard to beat.
If you check the YouTube videos, you will see everyone talking about the capabilities of this camera. I can’t deny any of the capabilities. The low-light performance is tremendous - especially when you pair it with a quality lens like the Sigma 24-70 f2.8. The dual native ISO took a bit getting used to, especially at ISO 12,800. My suggestion is to get a variable ND Filter to save you the time and frustration of over-exposing your shots - even for S-Log3.
Since I am primarily a videographer, it works perfect for me. When taking photos, I do see some lacking in the quality because of its 12 megapixel sensor, but I knew what I signed up for when I purchased.
Coming from the Canon ecosystem, and from DSLR lines, this camera is hard to have buyers mobile remorse for. It was everything I wanted in a mirrorless video-centric camera.
I am trying to use this more for vlogging but I also have the ZV-E10 and that camera is great because of how small it is. Lugging the A7SIII around all day, especially with a bigger zoom lens can start to wear on you.
I’m currently using it with the Atomos Ninja V+ and the quality that comes out of this thing is just unbelievable. That ProRes RAW footage is astounding.
The one thing I will say is that to get the most out of this camera, you need to understand how to color correct and color grade S-Log 3 footage. There is no getting around it. If you don’t, you may as well get an APS-C camera like the ZV-E10 (or any other 8-bit camera) and get a better lens - depending on your goals. That will save you a ton of cash.
Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the many capabilities of your 7SIII. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Glenn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Incredible Camera for Content Creators
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this camera! The Sony A7SIII delivers incredible video quality, especially in low light. The autofocus is fast and accurate, and the colors look beautiful straight out of the camera. Perfect for content creators or filmmakers who want professional results in a compact setup. Totally worth the investment!
Hi Oridegrazia, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as an incredible camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 10-25-2025 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best camera
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently purchased the Sony a7 III from Best Buy, and I couldn't be more satisfied! The camera's image quality is outstanding, capturing sharp, vibrant photos even in low light. The autofocus is incredibly fast and accurate, making it perfect for both stills and video. Best Buy offered a competitive price, and the staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The checkout process was smooth and quick. I highly recommend the Sony a7 III and purchasing from Best Buy!
Hi FarahadH, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as the best camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 12-13-2024 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WARNING. (this camera slaps)
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With every iteration of this camera I am blown away. The compact size, long lasting battery, incredible low-light, and now beautiful, clean, crisp 60fps footage at 4K. This camera slaps.
Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent product from Sony
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
“I use the Sony a7sIII to create content for social events, such as weddings, corporate events, and more. It’s super versatile and performs very well in low-light situations. I also recommend it for the high-quality video it provides.”
Hi Josue, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you found it as an excellent camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 10-5-2024 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Low light beast second only to the Red Gemini
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This camera is great for shooting 4k video, especially in low light situations. I've never owned a digital camera that wasn't an iPhone, and the video footage on this thing is insane. Even though this camera only has 12MP, each megapixel is 8.4 microns big. That's almost five times bigger than the pixel size of an iPhone 12 Pro Max. The 4K footage is insane, especially if you shoot in S-Log 3 or in ProRes Raw using a Ninja V. As for the stills, there's not the greatest, but they beat any smartphone out on the market, and a lot of cheaper DSLR's and Mirrorless Cameras as well. If You want great stills go with the Sony Alpha 1, if you want great video especially in low light go with the Sony Alpha 7S III.
Hello EdmondDantes, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review on the Sony a7SIII. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the 4K video quality and low light capabilities! -Nick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent 4K 60 Fps video withiut overheating (3 hours). Great low light.
Hello, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the ILCE7SM3. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Happy Shooting! Amy (Sony Social Support).
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beast of a camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing video camera. Needed a dedicated work horse as my A7iv kept over heating (especially 60fps) and this thing sure delivers. Was awesome to have the EVF as well so I could take pictures. For the price, there isn't another camera out there that delivers what this does. up to 4k120 FF with no crop, IBIS, low light performance, Slog3, S-cinetone.
Hello, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the ILCE7SM3. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Happy Shooting! Amy (Sony Social Support).
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best video camera around that doubles as a photography camera. Note that 12 Megapixels is enough for digital publishing and printing. when you plan on doing photography with this camera make sure you have the scene you want as cropping is not really much of an option due to the low Megapixel count. Regardless, it's an amazing camera that takes amazing low light video and images.
Hi FD1291, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our A7SM3 camera. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Would highly recommend++
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this camera. Dual base ISO. So great for night videography. Had it a couple years now and it’s the best camera ever. Video focused with photo capabilities.
Hi JoshG, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you loved this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 5-1-2025 Sony Social Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Outstanding quality and unlimited potential
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A fantastic camera. Great quality and perfect for professional videographers. A little hard to figure out at first but once all your settings are set then it’s not hard to use
Hi Alaina, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as a camera with outstanding quality and potential. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 9-13-2025 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Do your research and make a choice on it
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I ONLY upgraded this camera from the Sony A7SII because of the Auto Focus and the 240fps. Without, I wouldn't have bought it. I had saved up cash to make this purchase and it hit different this time when I handed over $4000 cash for this camera. lol. File sizes are WAY bigger than the A7SII files!
Hi iamDonaldWilson, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our camera. We are glad that you have made the right decision. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Technical Masterpiece
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Sony a7SIII is an amazing piece of tech. The quality of video this camera can produce is mind blowing. Sony continues to improve on their auto-focus & stabilization. Depending on the lens you’re using, you almost don’t need a gimbal for basic movements.
Hi 92bpm, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our A7SM3 camera. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A7Siii rules the night!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This camera is simply the low light king! It is an amazing addition to the team of cameras we use for our wedding/commercial business. The versatility it offers as well with IBIS it’s second to none.
Hello, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the ILCE7SM3. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Happy Shooting! Amy (Sony Social Support).
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very user friendly, crisp quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Videos are very clear and it is a relatively easy to use camera for both videos and pictures. It is also easy to use for a one man crew. We have two of these set up on a one person crew.
Hello, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the ILCE7SM3. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Happy Shooting! Amy (Sony Social Support).
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing camera
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an amazing camera! Nice sharp image, beautiful colors, excellent in low light, and slow motion capabilities. It’s so good I have 2 of them!
Hello RaisingArrows, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you're loving both of your cameras. Your feedback will help customers with their future decisions. -Vincent (Sony Imaging Social Support Team)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shocking quality!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am absolutely blown away by this camera. I bought it alongside an Atomos Ninja V, and have shot a decent amount both internally (10bit 4:2:2 h264) and externally (10bit 4:2:2 Prores). ProRes definitely adds a lot of clarity and flexibility to color grading but holy crap the internal footage is nothing to sneeze at! I previously owned an a7iii and was disappointed how badly it captured Log footage. This camera puts all of that to rest. I only shoot in Log now, and it’s the best footage I’ve ever had in my life. I use the Phantom Arri LUTS with the footage and it almost entirely negates the need to color grade (almost, not entirely) HIGHLY recommend this camera!
Hi Debeard705, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our A7SM3 camera. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing service and very knowledgable
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing service and very knowledgable. was a quick service
Hi Peter, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE7SM3 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as an amazing camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 11-4-2025 Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Makes everything looks better
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best camera i ever owned i shoot mostly run and gun videos, and its as easy just to press record and let this beast of a camera handle the rest
Hi Mapproductionstv, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our A7S3 camera. We are glad that you have made the right decision. We hope you will enjoy all the amazing features this camera has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony A7S3
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best videography camera out! Anything you shoot looks like a movie!
Hello MustafaM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. ILCE-7SM3 is a great camera! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your camera. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (3/29/2025) Sony Social Support