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Sony Alpha 7S III - Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Camera 12.1MP, 10FPS, 4K/120p High Sensitivity

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The Sony Alpha 7S III - Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Camera 12.1MP, 10FPS, 4K/120p High Sensitivity stands as a pinnacle of professional imaging, engineered to meet the rigorous demands of

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Key Features
  • 12.1MP Full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor, optimized for 4K, sensitivity, and speed.
  • Internal 4K/120p and HD/240p video recording with professional XAVC S/HS codecs.
  • Exceptional high sensitivity with ISO expandable to 409,600 for both stills and movies.
  • Fast 10 FPS continuous shooting for capturing decisive moments.
  • Advanced 759-point phase-detection AF with Real-time Tracking and Human/Animal Eye AF.
  • Dual CFexpress Type A / SD card slots for high-speed recording and workflow flexibility.
  • Vari-angle 3.0-type LCD monitor and advanced electronic viewfinder.
  • Robust chassis with comprehensive connectivity including USB-C (USB 3.2) and Bluetooth 5.0.
Specifications

Core

Type Operating Temperature 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C

Power

Battery Life 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Battery Type Yes
Usb Power Delivery false

Physical

Supplied Accessories Camera body: ILCE 7 SM 3/B, Rechargeable Battery: NP-FZ 100, Battery Charger: BC-QZ 1, Power cord, Cable protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
Operating Temp 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C
Dimensions Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches, Approx. 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR), Approx. 128.9 mm x 96.9 mm x 80.8 mm, Approx. 128.9 mm x 96.9 mm x 69.7 mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)
Weight Approx. 1 lb 8.7 oz, Approx. 699 g

Shooting

Noise Reduction Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
Functions Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets), My Dial Settings, My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Playback Functions Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), Index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 10.6 x, M: 6.92 x, S: 5.32 x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Protect, Rating, Display as Group
Continuous Speed Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
Self Timer -
Drive Modes Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Speed Hi 10 fps
Continuous Speed Mid 6 fps
Continuous Speed Low 3 fps

Sensor

Aspect Ratio 3: 2
Image Size Pixels ISO 80-102400 (expandable: ISO 40-409600) Movie: ISO 80-102400 (expandable: ISO 80-409600)
Iso Range [Stills] 80-102,400 (Standard), 40-409,600 (Expanded), [Movies] 80-102,400 (Standard), 80-409,600 (Expanded)
Anti Dust System Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)
Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 12.9 megapixels
Type 35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R® CMOS sensor
Color Space Rec. ITU-R BT.2100 standard compatible (BT.2020 gamut). (compatible with TRILUMINOS Color)

Viewfinder

Magnification Approx. 0.90 x (with 50-mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Type 1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (color)
Resolution 1,440,000 dots

Shutter

Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Flash Sync 1/250 sec.
Speed Range Still images: 1/8000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)

Lens

Compensation Setting Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Digital Zoom Approx. 2 x, Movies: Approx. 1.5 x (4 K), Approx. 2 x (HD)
Stabilization Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
Mount E-mount
Optical Zoom Still images: Approx. 2 x, Movies: Approx. 1.5 x (4 K), Approx. 2 x (HD)

Video

Recording Modes LPCM 2 ch, LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 16 bit), LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit), LPCM 4 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2 ch
Max Resolution 4 K / 120 p HD / 240 p
Codecs XAVC S: LPCM 2 ch, LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 16 bit), LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit), LPCM 4 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2 ch
Compression XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Max Frame Rate 12.1 MP up to 10 fps

Storage

Slot Types SLOT 1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT 2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card

Display

Type 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Brightness Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 [2.4 GHz band])
Pc Interface Mass-storage / MTP
Interfaces Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)

Flash

Sync Terminal false
Control Pre-flash TTL
Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Coverage -

Autofocus

Points 35-mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Eye Detection [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)
Type Yes, Focus Magnifier (35-mm full frame: 2.1 x / 4.1 x, APS-C: 1.5 x / 3.0 x)
Modes AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus

Exposure

Metering Sensitivity EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F 2.0 lens attached)
Metering 1200-zone evaluative metering
White Balance Modes Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900 K) & color filter / Custom
Compensation +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3 EV [1/3 EV steps])
Ae Lock false
Modes AUTO (i Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)

Other Specs

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32 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C
Recording system media SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II-compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card
Recording system recording mode on 2 memory cards Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
Lens compensation setting Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Shutter electronic front curtain shutter Yes (ON/OFF)
Shutter silent shooting Yes (ON/OFF)
Recording creative style -
Recording picture effect -
Recording picture profile Yes (Off/PP 1-PP 10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine 1-4, ITU 709, ITU 709 [800%], S-Log 2, S-Log 3, HLG, HLG 1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Recording slow and quick motion NTSC mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps, PAL mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 3 fps, 6 fps, 12 fps, 25 fps, 50 fps, 100 fps, 200 fps* details of frame rate
Recording creative look ST, PT, NT, VV, VV 2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
Recording 14bit raw Yes
Recording dynamic range functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5))
Print compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III
Power power consumption with lcd screen Still images: Approx. 3.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Playback photo capture Yes
Other features face detection Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority
Other features play memories camera appstm -
Lcd screen adjustable angle Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.
Lcd screen touch panel Yes
Interface multi interface shoe Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Interface vertical grip connector Yes
Interface functions FTP Transfer Func., View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, NFC One-touch remote, PC Remote, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), Photo TV HD
Exposure exposure bracketing Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
Exposure metering mode Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure metering sensor Exmor R® CMOS sensor
Exposure scene selection -
Exposure anti flicker shoot Yes
Drive no of recordable frames JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: over 1000 frames, RAW & JPG: over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): over 1000 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: over 1000 frames
Drive pixel shift multi shooting -
Audio microphone Built-in, stereo
Audio speaker Built-in, monaural
Overview footnotes Approximate. Effective megapixels. Compared to previous version/model. ISO range: [Stills] 80-102,400 (Standard), 40-409,600 (Expanded), [Movies] 80-102,400 (Standard), 80-409,600 (Expanded) Movie shooting with S-Log 3. Sony test conditions. May require color grading. 12 p has a 1.1 x crop. XAVC S-I (S&Q) 4 K 120 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires CFexpress Type A (VPG 200 or higher). XAVC S-I 4 K 60 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 90 or faster. XAVC S / XAVC HS 4 K 120 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 60 or faster. XAVC S HD 240 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 60 or faster. CFexpress Type A supports all internal shooting modes. Requires optional compatible external recorder. Sony internal test. 77 deg F (25 deg C) (ambient, camera when recording started), Auto Power Off Temperature: High. The value will vary depending on the shooting conditions. World’s first based on Sony research. 9.44 M dot Approx values. Object recognition compared to cameras with BIONZ X processors. Human & animal. Animal Eye-AF not available in movie mode. ISO 100 equivalent, F 2.0 lens, AF-S mode. Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and water resistant. When paired with optional XLR-K 3 M digital microphone adaptor kit Via optional adaptor Up to 10 fps in continuous “Hi+” mode and up to 8 fps in “H” mode. CFexpress Type A memory card. Sony tests. Latest version Image Edge desktop application is required. Post-production editing or S&Q mode recording required. Audio recording not available in the S&Q mode. 1420 x 804 effective sensor readout pixels at 240 fps recording. Sony internal test. 25 deg C (ambient, camera when recording started), Auto Power Off Temperature: High. The value will vary depending on the shooting conditions. Sony internal test. 25 deg C (ambient, camera when recording started), 160 GB CFexpress Type-A card, Auto Power Off Temperature: High. The value will vary depending on the shooting conditions. XAVC HS compatible editing software required. HLG is a high dynamic range TV format specified by the international ITU-R BT.2100 standard When shooting full-frame still images. The number of AF points used depends on the shooting mode. Slight 1.1 x (10%) image crop in Active Mode. “Standard” setting recommended for focal lengths of 200 mm or longer. Active Mode is not available when recording at frame rates of 120 fps (100 fps PAL) or higher, or when using S&Q. Mechanical shutter. Only 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker is detected. Continuous shooting speed may decrease. Anti-flicker shooting is not available during silent shooting, BULB exposure, or movie recording. Sony internal tests with electronic front curtain shutter. Models sold in some countries/regions support IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) only. 5 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions. Proxy recording is not available in the following conditions: • Normal movie recording at a [Record Frame Rate] of 100 p or higher • S&Q movie recording at a [Record Frame Rate] of 100 p or higher• S&Q movies at a [Frame Rate] of 100 fps or higher. Proxy files cannot be played back via the camera.
Up to 4 k 120p 5 10 bit 4 2:2 and full pixel readout in all rec. modes
Camera body ILCE 7 SM 3/B, Rechargeable Battery: NP-FZ 100, Battery Charger: BC-QZ 1, Power cord, Cable protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)
12p has a 1 1x crop xavc s i 4 k 120p 10 bit 4 2:2 requires CFexpress Type A (VPG 200 or higher). XAVC S-I 4 K 60 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 90 or faster. XAVC S / XAVC HS 4 K 120 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 60 or faster. XAVC S HD 240 p 10-bit 4:2:2 requires SDXC V 60 or faster. CFexpress Type A supports all internal shooting modes.
Sony internal test 77 deg f auto power off temperature High. The value will vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Sony internal test 25 deg c auto power off temperature High. The value will vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Proxy recording is not available in the following conditions • Normal movie recording at a [Record Frame Rate] of 100 p or higher • S&Q movie recording at a [Record Frame Rate] of 100 p or higher• S&Q movies at a [Frame Rate] of 100 fps or higher. Proxy files cannot be played back via the camera.
Slot1 Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card, SLOT 2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II-compliant) memory card/CFexpress Type A card
Ntsc mode STD 60 fps / HI 120 fps, PAL mode: STD 50 fps / HI 100 fps
Picture profile yes parameters Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine 1-4, ITU 709, ITU 709 [800%], S-Log 2, S-Log 3, HLG, HLG 1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Yes parameters Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine 1-4, ITU 709, ITU 709 [800%], S-Log 2, S-Log 3, HLG, HLG 1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Slow and quick motion ntsc mode 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps, PAL mode: 1 fps, 2 fps, 3 fps, 6 fps, 12 fps, 25 fps, 50 fps, 100 fps, 200 fps* details of frame rate
35mm full frame l 2832 x 2832 (8 M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4 M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0 M), APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4 M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0 M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8 M)
35 mm full frame l 4240 x 2384 (10 M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1 M)
Power consumption with lcd screen still images Approx. 3.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 7.3 W (with FE 28–70-mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Playback modes single index view enlarged display mode l 10.6 x, M: 6.92 x, S: 5.32 x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Protect, Rating, Display as Group Photo Capture Yes
Modes single index view enlarged display mode l 10.6 x, M: 6.92 x, S: 5.32 x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie), Protect, Rating, Display as Group
Single index view enlarged di

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