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Sony Alpha A7S MkIII CSC Body

A camera that has been five years in the making and highly anticipated, the Sony Alpha 7S III is a professional grade camera that redefines quality. With a strong focus on videography and cinematography, this camera will keep up with the highest of demands. Boasting an entirely new image sensor that has been expanded for a new stills and movie recording experience, along with a new BIONZ XR image processor, this camera means business. You will be amazed at the clarity of the images this camera produces, while the 4K, 120 fps and 240 fps FHD offer unbelievable video footage.

New improvements

The new full-frame 12.1 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers incredibly high sensitivity and low noise. With huge improvements to light gathering, wiring and output optimisation, images are razor sharp. Additionally, the newly developed BIONZ XR image processing engine allows for 8x more processing power, delivering ultra-high-quality images quicker, resulting in superior still and video quality.

Incredible autofocus performance

As a result of the innovations, this in turn means that always-active pinpoint AF is constantly ready to deliver. Supporting focal plane phase-detection, this allows for an increase in stability and precision when shooting. This provides stunningly clear results that target your subject, even when recording 4K 120p or in slow motion. The camera has object, face and eye tracking capabilities for both humans and animals.

Versatile ISO

With an expanded ISO range of 80 – 409,600 (standard range 80 – 102,400), along with advanced light-gathering an output optimisation, low noise is easily achieved, even when shooting in almost complete darkness.

Full-frame 4K recording at 120p

Experience amazing 4K 120p video recording capabilities and shoot stunningly clear video. With full-pixel readout without binning, you are able to post-produce slow motion effects and achieve beautiful bokeh effects.

In terms of colour grading, the camera records with 10-bit-depth and 4:2:2 colour sampling when using either Long GOP or All Intra compression. This enables colours to be pushed further for a mor bold and true-to-life result, while HDR realism that features a natural gradation allows for more freedom when it comes time to edit.

High speed continuous shooting

Both the mechanical and electronic shutters are capable of 10 frames per second continuous shooting with AF/AE. To take it one step further, continuous shooting of over 1000 uncompressed RAW images is possible due to the increased buffer memory of the BIONZ XR processor and memory card writing speed.

High definition 9.44 million dot electronic viewfinder

Challenging the resolution of the human eye, the a7S III’s resolution is the highest of its class. It boasts a 0.90x viewfinder magnification, 41° diagonal field of view and a 25mm high eyepoint that provides clear and low-distortion viewing.

Two memory card slots

Aside from being compatible with SDXC/SDHD cards supporting UHS-I and UHS-II speed classes, the memory card slots are also compatible with new CFexpress Type A cards.

Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master Lens

The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 is a super bright wide-angle lens ideal for low-light shooting like astro, street photography and environmental portraits. Boasting a sophisticated optical construction that delivers ultra-high resolution results the G Master lens is perfectly matched with Sony’s high megapixel image sensors. A newly designed DDSM motor provides fast and incredibly accurate autofocus performance that ensures sharp shots of your subject even if they’re fast moving.

Widen your Perspective

With a wide 24mm focal length, the lens has a field of view of approximately 84° that is well suited for landscapes, cityscapes, and astrophotography. Wide angle lenses allow you to experiment with compositions that show more of the surrounding environment for portraits with high levels of detail and visual context.

Super Bright f/1.4 Aperture

A massive f/1.4 aperture enhances the light transmission ability of the lens, making it well suited for low-light photography. The aperture is constructed with 11-blades that create a beautiful circular bokeh with stunning roll off when shooting wide open with a super shallow depth-of-field.

Looking Sharp as Always

The Sony G-Master range are well known for their high resolving ability and the 24mm is no exception. With an optical construction that consist of 13 elements arranged in 10 groups, the lens uses two XA (extreme aspherical) and three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to reduce any chromatic aberration. The advanced optics have also been designed to minimise sagittal flare, making the lens ideal for astrophotography with many point light sources.

Lens Coating for Enhanced Image Quality

The Nano AR coating on the optical elements controls internal reflections and flaring to ensure a high level of contrast and clarity are achieved when shooting towards bright light sources. This is useful in a range of different conditions, improving the versatility of the lens. A fluorine coating on the front element also helps to protect again fingerprints, dust, and water to keep your lens clean.

Powerful Autofocus Capability

With an improved Direct Drive SSM focus drive motor, movement of the elements for focus acquisition is fast and precise, even when shooting with a wide-open aperture. The redesigned motor delivers lightning fast autofocus performance as well as a near-silent operation that suits video recording.

Lightweight without Compromise

Thanks to a sophisticated optical design, the lens is surprisingly lightweight and portable, a perfect match for the Sony mirrorless system. A delicate fusion of performance and versatility, the lens delivers an astoundingly high level of image quality with a total weight of only 0.445 Kg. It also has a custom focus hold button on the lens as well as a dust and moisture resistant construction.

Cinematic Functionality

The Sony G-Master 24mm f/1.4 Lens is not limited to photography though, Sony understand that modern shooters capture both video and stills, which is why the lens has a de-clickable aperture ring for exposure and depth of field adjustments. The lens also has a linear response MF for smooth focus pulls and delicate focus refinements.

SONY ALPHA A7S MKIII  
   
IMAGING  
   
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 12.9 Megapixel
  Effective: 12.1 Megapixel (4240 x 2832)
Image Sensor
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Capture Type
Stills & Video
   
EXPOSURE CONTROL  
   
Shutter Type
Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
  1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Photo
  80 to 102,400 (Extended: 40 to 409,600)
  Video
  80 to 102,400 (Extended: 80 to 409,600)
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range
-3 to 20 EV
White Balance
2500 to 9900K
  Presets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature,
Colour Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White),
Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
  Up to 8 fps at 12.1 MP
  Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
  Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10-Second Delay
   
STILL IMAGE CAPTURE  
   
Image Sizes
3:2 Raw
  12 MP (4240 x 2832)
  4:3 Raw
  11 MP (3776 x 2832)
  16:9 Raw
  10 MP (4240 x 2384)
  1:1 Raw
  8 MP (2832 x 2832)
  3:2 JPEG
  12 MP (4240 x 2832)
  5.1 MP (2768 x 1848)
  3 MP (2128 x 1416)
  4:3 JPEG
  11 MP (3776 x 2832)
  4.6 MP (2464 x 1848)
  2.7 MP (1888 x 1416)
  16:9 JPEG
  10 MP (4240 x 2384)
  4.3 MP (2768 x 1560)
  2.6 MP (2128 x 1200)
  1:1 JPEG
  8 MP (2832 x 2832)
  3.4 MP (1840 x 1840)
  2 MP (1408 x 1408)
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth
14-Bit
   
VIDEO CAPTURE  
   
Internal Recording Modes
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]
  H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]
  H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
  H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]
  H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
  4264 x 2408 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
  4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
  1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
  4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
  1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
  1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
Sensor Crop Modes
Super35 / APS-C
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Gamma Curve
HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone Type
Stereo
Audio Recording
XAVC: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
  MP4: 2-Channel AAC Audio
   
INTERFACE  
   
Media/Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
Video I/O 1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
  1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O 1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
  1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
Wireless Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
  App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
  Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
  *Via Connected Smartphone
   
MONITOR  
   
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
1,440,000 Dot
Display Type
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
   
VIEWFINDER  
   
Type
Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Size
0.64"
Resolution
9,437,184 Dot
Eye Point
25 mm
Coverage
1
Magnification
Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +3
   
FOCUS  
   
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 759
  Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity
-6 to +20 EV
   
FLASH  
   
Flash Modes
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
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
Shoe Mount
   
ENVIRONMENTAL  
   
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
   
GENERAL  
   
Battery Type 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 510 Shots)
Shoe Mount 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mounting Thread 1 x on Camera Body
Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.89 x 9.69 x 8.08 cm
Weight 0.699 kg (With Battery, Recording Media)
  0.614 kg (Body Only)
SONY FE 24mm F/1.4 GM LENS  
   
Focal Length
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
84°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.45" / 24 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.17x
Optical Design
13 Elements in 10 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
11, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
7.54 x 9.24 cm
Weight
0.445 kg


* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

  • Sony Alpha A7S MkIII CSC Body
  • Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
  • Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
  • Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
  • USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
  • Cable Protector
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Accessory Shoe Cap
  • Eyepiece Cup
  • Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master Lens
  • Sony ALC-F67S 67mm Front Lens Cap
  • Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
  • Sony ALC-SH154 Lens Hood
  • Lens Case

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