p.1 #1 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
Sony just announced the all new A7R III full-frame camera. Packing the same 42.4 Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS sensor as its predecessor but stuffed with a number of significant improvements inside.
Now capable of 4k HDR video and 10fps continuous shooting with autofocus, it also hosts an improved circuit design that claims to deliver 15 stops of dynamic range.
Both mechanical and electronic shutter modes support 14-bit RAW, and the built-in stabilization now handles 5.5 stops of compensation. Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode capturing four frames is a new feature that allows the removal of demosaic and false color artifacts in post-production. It should also improve resolution and color fidelity.
The A7R III sensor shares the same 399-point PDAF system as the previous A7R II, but includes an additional 425 contrast-based detection AF points. Auto-focus speed, subject tracking and EyeAF now operate at double the speed, while light levels is down to -3EV.
This camera shoots bursts at up to 10 fps using either the mechanical or silent electronic shutter. For video, 4K HDR recording is available in both full-frame or Super-35 modes. In addition the option of S-Log 3 and Hybrid Log Gamma HDR, as well as 1080 at 120 frames per second is included.
The new Mark III shares many A9 features like dual SD slots, AF joystick, AF-ON button, PC Sync port, Quad VGA OLED viewfinder, and the NP-FZ100 battery pack. The screen is touch-sensitive and there’s both USB-2 and USB-3 ports. Unfortunately PlayMemories apps are no longer supported.
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New FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS
Oct 25, 2017 at 09:57 AM
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p.1 #2 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
A7rIII key specs (via ThePhoBlographer):
BSI 42.2 MP full frame sensor same sensor
4K HDR video
ISO 100 to 32000
10fps
14 bit raw for everything including continuous shooting
5 axis stabilization to 5.5 stops
Physical dimensions are identical to the Sony a7r II
All the new stuff is inside with the exception of the Joystick from the Sony a9
15 stops of dynamic range due to the processor of the camera. This is only at low resolution but they’re not sure how high of an ISO that will extend to
Autofocus from a9
Eye AF operates at double the speed
No optical low pass filter
Highest picture quality of any camera they’ve made
Low vibration shutter, completely new shutter
Bionz X processor
Raw compressed buffer at 87 photos and uncompressed is 28
Pixel shift multi shooting to capture more color.
399 phase detection AF points
Contrast AF points: 425
68% of the sensor area covered with AF points
2x faster autofocus than the previous camera
Subject tracking performance has doubled in effectiveness
Touch functions on the screen: AF-on, multi selector and anti-flicker
Fast AF and exposure tracking at 10fps
8fps shooting continuous Live View
Full HD video at 120p
4K video at 24p and 30p
USB 3.1
Dust and moisture resistant
Two card slots
3.69 million dot OLED tru-finder
The A9 battery
PC sync port
You can externally power the camera via USB
No mirror shock no shutter shock and silent shooting
10fps no black out. At 8fps there is momentary blackout
No time lapse mode
$3,199.99 in market at end of November
42.4 MP with 10 FPS Continuous Shooting with either Mechanical or Electronic Shutter
• USB 3.1 Type-C Tethering Connection
• Uses the new NP-FZ100 Lithium-Ion Battery (from Sony a9)
• Dual SD Card Slots
• Pixel Shift Multi Shooting combines four sequential captures to eliminate color interpolation
• New LSI and Image Processor for better image quality from the same 42.4 mp sensor used in a7RII
• 4K HDR with Hybrid-Log-gamma S-Log3
• Enhanced Eye AF
• 5.5 Step 5-Axis Image Stabilization
• 15 Stop Dynamic Range
* Compatible with Sony VG-C3EM Vertical Grip (from Sony a9)
p.1 #4 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
Sounds like my A9 pretty much. Slower capture which Im fine but still silent which I love. Couple other nice features as well USB 3. Dual slots, A9 battery. I might be in. I’ll sell my A9 for it. One concern is AF speed and low EV on it for low light stuff.all I anted was a A9 with 42mpx all along and looks like I got it. 15 stops is nothing to sneeze at either. I do want the zoom too. Might get that first
p.1 #10 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
I'm disappointed because I wanted a 24MP A7III.
After 2 years with the A7RII (sold it just in time) my personal conclusion was that I don't like the sterile look of a 42MP sensor. I prefer the look/tonality of sensors with bigger pixels.
p.1 #11 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
Start getting the fast cards folks. I have Sony’s now for my A9 and they work great. I can keep my extra A9 batteries, extension grip and maybe my L bracket.
p.1 #12 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
Looks like the perfect upgrade for me. Love the A7r2 sensor, dislike the turtle part of the camera. Really looking forward to read about first impressions regarding AF speed and operational speed.
p.1 #15 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
I operated under the assumption that they would announce an a7iii today. Instead those suckers come up with the camera I always wanted, an e-mount version of the a99ii that allows me to combine my landscape and wildlife cams into one setup. Damn you, Sony, now I have to find a way to fund that thing.
p.1 #20 · Pre-orders open! Sony A7R III and FE 24-105mm f/4 OSS lens!
Final stroke: selling all Zeisses. All Canons.
Now a piece of good advice on lenses for this marvel is precious. So far I've decided on the MF section. Laowa 15, Lox 21, CV40 1.2 Nokton and CV65/2 Apo. But have still to feed the new AF of this new release with a good set
