In addition, youll be able to capture full-frame (4,264 x 2,408) 16-bit RAW video externally by means of the full-sized, Type a HDMI port, though Sony didnt say which external recorders will be supported.
The A7S III is the worlds first electronic camera with a 9.44-million dot EVF developed by Sony. Sony As you d expect, you also get real-time eye autofocus for both video and stills, with 30 percent enhanced recognition, according to Sony. To make touch operations work better, Sony has finished upgraded the A7S IIIs menu system, making it more sensible and much better for touch. You can likewise link Sony mics straight to the digital M1 shoe and even do 4-channel 24-bit recording utilizing Sonys XLR-K3M adapter.
The A7S III will record video internally with as much as 10-bit, 4:2:2 color tasting and an optimum of 600 Mbps in its XAVC All-Intra (H. 264) format. That bests the optimum 400 Mbps you can capture on Panasonics GH5, for example. In addition, Sony has actually tested 4K 60p capture at up to one hour, though it said theres no recording time frame in theory. Thats possible thanks to a new heat management structure constructed into the cam.
If you use Sonys S-Log2/ S-Log3 image profiles, youll see up to 15+ stops of vibrant range, even more than most other customer cams. For HDR shooters, itll also catch 10-bit HLG with 4 presets and let you tape-record 1080p/720p proxies at the exact same time. In addition, youll be able to catch full-frame (4,264 x 2,408) 16-bit RAW video externally through the full-sized, Type a HDMI port, though Sony didnt state which external recorders will be supported.
The A7S III will be able to manage those reasonably high internal data rates thanks to the worlds very first CFexpress Type A/SD UHS II dual slots. Yes, there are 2 slots each for UHS II cards and CFexpress Type A, though you can only utilize one or the other at a time. Still, 2 cards can be utilized at the same time for synchronised recording (backup), relay recording (card to card) and sort recording (still or raw, video and jpeg/heif formats).
Sony What, you might ask, is CFexpress Type A? Well, its an all-new format being launched with this camera, and uses CFexpress tech with smaller sized cards than the existing Type B format.
That makes good sense, because UHS II cards are cheaper and simpler to find, and CFexpress Type A cards will likely be limited when the cams go on sale in September. When they do arrive, Sonys 80GB CFexpress Type A card will cost $200, while 160GB cards will cost $400.
The A7S III is the worlds first video camera with a 9.44-million dot EVF developed by Sony. It offers a really high 0.90 x magnification, a 41 degree field of view and 25mm high eye-point. With that level of resolution (equivalent to about 3.4 megapixels), it should be clear enough even for optical viewfinder purists.
This design is the first in the A7S series with phase-detect autofocus, and Sony hasnt cut corners here, either. It offers 759 stage- and 425 contrast-detection points, with 92 percent coverage and AF offered down to -6 EV in low light. If youre into photography, that enables for 10 fps break speed with AF/AE allowed for as much as 1,000 uncompressed RAW files captured (with a CFexpress Type A card).
Sony As you d anticipate, you likewise get real-time eye autofocus for both video and stills, with 30 percent enhanced recognition, according to Sony. Much better still, it operates in all video modes including 4K/120p and Full HD at 240p. If you desire to rack focus from one topic to another, you can choose from seven AF transition speeds. And if youre attempting to track other items like cars and trucks, you can touch to pick them on the LCD display.
The LCD display is the very first in Sonys lineup to lastly support full touch performance for menu operation. Its also fully articulating, so it swivels to the side and turns 360 degrees. Together with the in-body stabilization and enhanced rolling shutter, that ought to make the A7S III an excellent vlogging electronic camera.
To make touch operations work better, Sony has actually finished redesigned the A7S IIIs menu system, making it more rational and much better for touch. Sony perhaps had the worst video camera menu system before this, but now it looks like one of the finest.
Sony As with all of Sonys current full-frame mirrorless models, the A7S III provides integrated 5-axis image stabilization. It guarantees no image quality compromises, as it can maintain 4K, 3,840 x 2,160 resolution with only a really slight crop in active stabilization mode.
Other functions include devoted microphone and headphone jacks, together with a USB Type C port with power shipment support and LAN adaptor connection. You can also connect Sony mics directly to the digital M1 shoe and even do 4-channel 24-bit recording utilizing Sonys XLR-K3M adapter. Its worth noting that the A7S III weighs in at 614 grams, making it lighter than the Canon EOS R5 and almost half the weight of Panasonics S1H.
An electronic camera with this type of capability doesnt come cheap, naturally, but the prices are in line with past A7S designs. It will show up at some point in August for $3,500 for the body only (“around” ₤ 3,800 in the UK). Thats $500 more than the A7S II, however $400 less than Canons EOS R5 and the Panasonic S1H– likely its two closest competitors.
Update 10:30 AM: Added schedule and rates for CFexpress cards.
