Sony A7 III Overview

 

 

Well-Rounded Perfection

Distinguished by its updated sensor design, the Sony a7 III is a well-rounded camera suitable for both photo and video applications in a variety of working situations. Refined for improved speed and low-light performance, a new 24.2MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor benefit image quality, video capabilities, and AF performance. The a7 III also sports a revised body design, with a new touchscreen LCD, improved EVF, larger battery, and dual memory card slots.

Full-Frame BSI Sensor and BIONZ X Processor

Featuring a back-illuminated design, the full-frame 24.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor works with the BIONZ X image processor to offer high-resolution stills and video while minimizing noise and improving speed. The BSI design also dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-51200, which can be further expanded to ISO 50-204800. Also, it enables internal UHD 4K video recording with a wide dynamic range using the full width of the full-frame sensor. The BIONZ X processor also works in conjunction with a high-speed front-end LSI to realize faster processing times along with the ability to capture an impressive 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity values.

The sensor and processor combination also avails fast continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution, for up to 177 consecutive frames, and with full-time AF/AE when working with either a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. If shooting in live view mode, a continuous shooting rate of up to 8 fps is also possible.

UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format

Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and uses 2.4x oversampling, which renders greater detail, and full pixel readout is possible, too, for higher quality imagery with reduced moiré and aliasing. Full HD 1080p recording is also supported in frame rates up to 120 fps, and both 4K and FHD resolutions utilize the 100 Mb/s XAVC S format contained within an MP4 wrapper with 4:2:0 sampling.

The high-speed, 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate set to either 30p or 24p. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, uncompressed HDMI output also enables the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.

S-Log3, HLG, and Other Color and Gamma Controls

Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the a7 III allows users to adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Shooters can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility.

HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing an effective 14-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.

Autofocus and Image Stabilization

Fast Hybrid AF System

An evolved 4D FOCUS system now employs a combination of 693 phase-detection points, which cover approximately 93% of the frame, along with 425 contrast-detection areas for reliable and quick autofocus and subject tracking performance. This Fast Hybrid AF System now achieves twice the focusing speed and more reliable tracking compared to previous a7 models, as well as improved low-light focusing.

• Lock-on AF maintains focus on moving subjects through the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject
• Expand Flexible Spot employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus
• Eye AF can be used to base focus on recognized subjects' eyes for portraits and is available in both AF-S and AF-C modes
• Focus Magnifier function can be used for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details
• Rear touchscreen can also be used for Touch Focus control and a Touchpad Focus Control mode lets you use the rear screen intuitively while keeping your eye to the viewfinder

5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization

Packed into the robust a7 III is a 5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system that compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.

For long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments. Macro and high-magnification imagery, on the other hand, will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. All shooting styles will get usage out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilization will function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilization.

Body Design and Connectivity

• The XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF features a 2.36m-dot resolution and 0.78x magnification for bright, clear viewing in high detail.
• In addition to the EVF, a 3.0" 922k-dot rear LCD is also available, which has a touch panel design for intuitive operation and focusing control. The screen also tilts upward 107° and downward 41° to benefit working from high and low angles.

• Magnesium-alloy chassis assures rigidity, durability, and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses and the grip rigidity has been improved for more comfortable hand-holding.
• Weather-sealing has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.
• Using the NP-FZ100 battery, the a7 III has improved battery life and is now rated for approximately 710 shots per charge.
• Dual SD memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and handling, and can be configured to partition raw and JPEG files or can be used for overflow recording. One of the card slots is rated to support UHS-II memory cards.
• A USB 3.0 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more reliable tethering support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged from the host power source while connected.
• Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a7 III to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites.
• NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
• Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Overview

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Overview

 

 

Designed for Creators

A compact design with superb optics and a power zoom function makes the Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G an ideal choice for all types of creators, whether that means you shoot video, stills, or both. This ultra-wide lens is among the lightest in its class and the constant f/4 aperture strikes an ideal balance that is bright enough for available-light shooting while remaining portable for all-day shoots.

Optimized for Video

• Power Zoom mechanism uses four XD linear motors for precise, fast, and quiet zooming movement.
• Internal zoom and internal focus design maintains the overall lens length during operation.
• Aperture ring can be de-clicked for smooth, silent, and seamless iris switching during recording.
• Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) suppresses focus breathing to help maintain compositional accuracy when changing focus. This lens is also compatible with the Breathing Compensation function in select Alpha cameras.

Optical Design

• Wide-angle zoom design covers ultra-wide to standard wide focal lengths and a constant f/4 maximum aperture offers consistency and a strong balance between brightness and a compact design.
• Two Advanced Aspherical (AA) elements and one aspherical element help achieve high sharpness and suppress distortion and spherical aberrations.
• Super ED and ED elements promote greater clarity and color accuracy by reducing chromatic aberrations.
• One ED Aspherical element further contributes to impressive image quality by correcting for a variety of aberrations.
• Special attention has been given to achieve consistent and sharp performance throughout the zoom and focus ranges for maximum versatility.
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes a smooth bokeh quality.

Versatile Focusing Performance

An XD Linear Motor system uses two separate motors to provide quick, quiet, and precise autofocus and tracking performance. This design also contributes to more natural, intuitive Linear Response manual focus control and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for quick focus mode switching.

• Internal focusing design offers more responsive focusing performance and maintains a consistent overall lens length during operation.
• Suitable for close-up shooting, the minimum focusing distance at the 16mm position is 11" and, at the 35mm position, is 9.4" with a 0.23x maximum magnification.

Portable Design, Intuitive Handling

As a G lens, this 16-35mm f/4 prioritizes compactness and sports a lightweight design while still managing impressive optical performance and notable f/4 constant maximum aperture. The lens is also weather-sealed and features an intuitive design for easy operability, making it a versatile wide-angle go-to lens for hybrid shooters and content creators.

• Impressively lightweight and sleek design suits everyday handheld use and is ideal for travel applications.
• Dust- and moisture-resistant design suits working in inclement conditions and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front element to resist dust, oils, and fingerprints, and to also make cleaning the front element easier.
• Integrated Power Zoom control on lens barrel for simple focal length adjustment. When used on select Sony cameras, Power Zoom can also be used via on-camera controls.
• Intuitive design includes separate aperture/iris, focus, and zoom rings for responsive and natural settings adjustment.

A perfect companion for content creators, this lens's key features are ideal for video applications, including Power Zoom, suppressed focusing breathing, and versatile focus handling, along with a well-balanced design that performs well when mounted on a gimbal or drone or used handheld:

• The electronically controlled Power Zoom mechanism enables making smooth zooms during takes, with control possible via the lens body or from select camera bodies.
• Power Zoom can be used in conjunction with Sony camera's Clear Image Zoom function, which can further extend the effective reach by up to 2x while maintaining near original image quality. If the lens's zoom speed is set to Slow, and the zoom control is performed remotely from the camera body, the zooming transition will be seamless from optical zoom to Clear Image Zoom.

Sony A7 III Specs

Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Sensor Type	35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	None
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Shutter
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode	Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity	Photo 100 to 51,200 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-3 to 20 EV
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Self-Timer	2/5/10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Image Sizes	16:9 Raw 6000 x 3376 3:2 Raw 6000 x 4000 16:9 JPEG 6000 x 3376 3936 x 2216 3008 x 1688 3:2 JPEG 6000 x 4000 3936 x 2624 3008 x 2000
Aspect Ratio	3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Internal Video Capture

Recording Modes	H.264/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/119.88p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [25 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [16 Mb/s] AVCHD/H.264 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 Mb/s]
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Limit	Up to 29 Minutes
Broadcast Output	NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone Type	Stereo
Audio Recording	XAVC S: 2-Channel LPCM Audio AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 Audio

External Video Capture

External Recording Modes	4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
IP Streaming	None

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Video I/O	1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB Type-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x Sony Multi/USB Micro-B Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input) 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	None

Monitor

Size	3.0"
Resolution	921,600 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Built-In Electronic
Size	0.5"
Resolution	2,359,000 Dot
Eye Point	23 mm
Coverage	100%
Magnification	Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 693 Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity	-3 to +20 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash	No
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless
Maximum Sync Speed	1/250 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Intelligent Hot Shoe

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

General

Battery Type	1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh
Power Consumption	<3.2 W
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5 x 3.8 x 2.9" / 126.9 x 95.6 x 73.7 mm
Weight	1.43 lb / 650 g

Key Features

• 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
• 693-Point Hybrid AF System
• UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
• 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF
• 3.0" 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
• ISO 204800 and 10 fps Shooting
• Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC, Dual SD Slots
• USB Type-C Port, Weather-Sealed Design

In the Box

• Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera
• Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
• Sony AC Adapter
• Micro-USB Cable
• Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
• Accessory Shoe Cap
• Eyepiece Cup
• Shoulder Strap
• Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4G Lens