Main features Of Sony A7 III & 28-70 mm Zoom Lens Camera ILCE-7M3K
- 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
- FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
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.
Sony A7 III & 28-70 mm Zoom Lens Camera ILCE-7M3K
Key Specs
Lens Mount Sony E
Sensor Resolution Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Image Sensor 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
ISO Sensitivity Range Photo
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100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto ModeInternal Recording Modes AVCHD/H.264
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1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
H.264/XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]External Recording Modes 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
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UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fpsMedia/Memory Card Slot Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Video I/O 1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone InputPower I/O 1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input/Output
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)Wireless Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Display Type Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 610 Shots)
Imaging
Lens Mount Sony E
Sensor Resolution Actual: 25.3 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)Image Sensor 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.5x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video ModesImage Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter No
Capture Type Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 Seconds
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie ModeBulb/Time Mode Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range Photo
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
100 to 12,800 in Auto Mode
Video
100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 102,400)
100 to 12,800 in Auto ModeMetering 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 2500 to 9900K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterContinuous Shooting Up to 10 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording No
Self-Timer 2/5/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes AVCHD/H.264
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
H.264/XAVC S
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]External Recording Modes 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fpsFast-/Slow-Motion Support Yes
Gamma Curve HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Limit Up to 30 Minutes
IP Streaming No
Built-In Microphone Stereo
Audio Recording XAVC S: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
AVCHD: 2-Channel AC-3 AudioInterface
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 1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone InputPower I/O 1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input/Output
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)Wireless Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote ControlGlobal Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone