Sony A7 III + Atomos Ninja V

Sony A7III + Atomos Ninja V

Learn more about SONY α7 III

The unmatched innovation of SONY within the image sensor space is at the forefront of the new α7 III, as it features a new back-illuminated 24.2MPi Exmor R CMOS image sensor with increased sensitivity, exceptional resolution and an impressive 15 stopsii range of dynamic range to low sensitivities By combining this sensor with a variety of impressive features including extreme 93% AF coverage, Fast shooting at up to 10 FPSIII with mechanical shutter or silent shootingIV, various 4Kvi video capabilities and more, SONY has created a new tool that offers all types of creators, from enthusiasts to professionals, the ability to capture content in new and different ways than they had before.

Spectacular full-screen image quality

The newly developed 24.2MPi Exmor R CMOS image sensor is paired with a front-end LSI that effectively doubles the image sensor's read speed, as well as an updated BIONZ X ™ processing engine that increases processing speed by about 1.8 times compared to the α7 II. These powerful components work together to allow the camera to shoot at higher speeds and also enables its impressive ISO range of 100 - 51200 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204800 for still images) and an overall 1.5 stops[ix] improvement in image quality. The camera also features a wide dynamic range of 15 mouths with low-sensitivity settings, ensuring outstanding overall performance in all environments and in all shooting conditions, with significant advances in accurate reproductions of skin tones and vibrant colors of nature.

This new full-frame model can also output 14-bit[x] RAW format even in silent and continuous shooting modes, and is equipped with a 5-axis optical image stabilization system that results in a 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage.

Significant advances in AF speed and performance

The innovative new α7 III full-frame mirrorless camera features a level of AF performance that has been greatly improved over the α7 II, including the addition of 4D FOCUS ™ capabilities. The new camera has 425 contrast AF points that work with a 693-point focal plane phase detection AF system inherited from the acclaimed α9 model. This innovative autofocus (AF) system covers approximately 93% of the frame, ensuring reliable focus and tracking for even the most difficult-to-capture subjects.

AF response and tracking has also been greatly improved on the new camera, with almost 2xix focus speed in low light conditions and 2xii tracking speed compared to the previous model as a result of the faster reading of the image sensor. This makes it possible to capture complex and unpredictable movements with greater precision and precision.

The acclaimed Eye AF function is also available on the new camera, even in AF-C mode, which is extremely useful for situations where the subject rotates, looks down or becomes obstructed. It also works when the α7 III is used with SONY A-mount lenses with an optional LA-EA3 adapter [xi]. Additional improvements to focus flexibility include the addition of a multi-selector or 'joystick' to move focus points quickly, the addition of touch focus capability, AF availability in Focus Magnifier mode, the 'AF On' button and much more.

Speed to capture every decisive moment

The new α7 III is equipped with an updated image processing system that allows you to take full-resolution images up to 10 fpsiii with continuous and accurate AF/AE tracking for up to 177 standard JPEG images, 89 compressed RAW images, or 40 uncompressed RAW images[xii]. This high-speed mode is available with a mechanical shutter or completely silent shooting, increasing the immense flexibility of the camera. The camera can also shoot continuously at up to 8 fpsiii in live view mode with minimal lag in viewfinder or LCD.

For convenience, while recording large groups of burst images to the memory card, many of the functions of the camera keys are operable, including access to the 'Fn' (Function) and 'Menu' buttons, image playback and other menus and parameters including image classification and other functions that facilitate the classification of images on the spot.

In addition, if fluorescent or artificial lighting is present in a shooting environment, users can activate the Anti-Flicker function[xiii] to allow α7 III to automatically detect illumination frequency and shutter time to minimize its effect on captured images. This minimizes any exposure or color anomalies that can sometimes occur at the superior and bottom of images taken at high shutter speeds.

High quality 4Kvi video

The new α7 III is also an exceptional video camera, offering 4Kvi (3840x2160 pixels) video recording across the full width of the full-frame image sensor. In video mode, the camera uses full pixel readout without pixel clustering to collect about 2.4x[xiv] the amount of data required for 4K movies, and then oversamples it to produce high-quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth.

An HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) [xv] picture profile is also available on the α7 III, which supports an Instant HDR workflow, allowing HDR (HLG) compatible TVs to reproduce true, true-to-life 4K HDR images. In addition, both S-Log2 and S-Log3 are available to increase color rating flexibility, as well as Zebra functionality, Gamma Display Assist, and proxy recording. The camera can also record Full HD at 120fps at a speed of up to 100Mbpsvi, allowing images to be reviewed and finally edited in 4x or 5x slow-motion video files in Full HD resolution with AF tracking.

Design, design and customization update

Sony's newest full-frame camera is equipped with a variety of enhanced capabilities that were first implemented in the α9 and then the α7R III. These include dual media slots, with support in one slot for UHS-II type SD memory cards. Users have a variety of options to store their content on each of the cards, including separate JPEG/RAW recording, separate still/movie recording, broadcast recording, and more. Battery life has also been extended: with a CIPA measurement of up to 710 shots per chargeviii, it offers the world's longest battery life of any mirrorless camera, as the new camera uses the Z-Series NP-FZ100 battery from SONY offering approximately 2.2 times the capacity of the NP-FW50 W series battery used in the α7 II.

The new camera features the "My Menu" functionality that allows you to record up to 30 menu items to instantly retrieve them when needed. Users can also apply star ratings to their still images through the camera's controls for easy image playback and review, and edit the first three characters of all static image files. In addition, there are a total of 81 functions that can be assigned to 11 custom buttons, and the camera is dust and moisture resistant [xvi].

The α7 III features a high-resolution, high-contrast, fast-start XGA OLED Tru-Finder ™, with approximately 2.3 million dots for extremely accurate and true-to-life detail reproduction. "Standard" or "High" screen quality settings are also available for both viewfinder and monitor. It is also capable of seamlessly transferring files to a smartphone, tablet, computer or FTP server via Wi-Fi®, and also offers a SuperSpeed USB Type-C ™ terminal (USB 3.1 Gen 1) for greater flexibility in power supply and faster image transfer speed during tethered shooting.

Features Monitor Atomos Ninja V 

The Atomos Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor is a 5" in-camera monitor/recorder that records and plays back 4K DCI, UHD 4K and HD video from specially designed mini-SSDs. An update to be released for fall 2020 will add the ability to record Apple ProRes Raw up to DCI 4K24 or UHD 4K30 directly from the sensor of selected cameras as SIGMA fp. It features a 10-bit FRC IPS display with a brightness of 1000 cd/m², making it suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. AtomHDR display technology allows you to accurately monitor your record gamma footage without having to view flat, lackluster images or use a LUT to compress dynamic range and color space. The monitor supports popular camera record formats SONY, CANON, PANASONIC, ARRI, RED, and JVC. The settings only affect the display, and the recorded video remains unchanged.

Built to withstand the rigors of production, the Ninja V features an aluminum chassis and L-series single-battery powers. Additional features include a variety of on-screen exposure analysis, framing and focus assist tools, as well as anamorphic reduction. A Caddy SSD, power supply, and dummy battery are included with the drive.

Designed with an interface that differs somewhat from previous units, the Ninja V's HDR features are accessed via the MON buttons and its ProRes options are chosen via the arrows in the superior left corner of the unit. The Ninja V can record to both AtomX SSDmini and standard 2.5" SSDs, fitting up to 150 minutes of 4K video on a 1TB drive. The separately available AtomX Ethernet/NDI and SYNC expansion modules allow you to broadcast live video over IP or add wireless timecode for multi-camera shooting, respectively.

             AtomHDR
With AtomHDR you can monitor up to ten stops of dynamic range of your camera's LOG image. Most conventional monitors can only show six or seven stops, which is fine for standard footage; But a log image will look too flat. It's also superior to monitoring with a loaded LUT, which can clip reflections and mask shadows.
             Supported record formats

• ARRI Log C
• CANON CLog / CLog 2
• FUJI F-Log
• JVC JLog
• SONY SLog2 / SLog3
• PANASONIC Vlog
• RED LogFilm

             HDR recording

• ARRI Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 / LogCEI320 / LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800 / LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600
• CANON CLog / CLog2 / Clog3
• FUJI F-Log
• JVC JLog1
• PANASONIC Vlog
• PQ10k, HLG
• RED LogFilm / Log3G10 / Log3G12
• SONY SLog / SLog2 / SLog3

             Raw Apple ProRes recording with SIGMA fp
An upcoming Atomos update will allow Apple ProRes Raw recording with SIGMA fp at speeds up to DCI 4K24 or UHD 4K30 and up to 120fps in HD; this will allow the capture of ProRes Raw in a small, mirrorless form suitable for a variety of applications.
HDR Monitoring

• ARRI ALEXA Wide range
• CANON Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+ / BT2020
• FUJI F-Log
• JVC LS300
• PANASONIC V Gamut
• Rec. 2100
• Rec. 709
• RED DragonColor / DragonColor2 / RedColor2 / RedColor3 / RedColor4 / RedWideGamut
• SONY SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine / BT2020
• Wide color gamut (SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine / CANON Cinema / BT2020 / DCI P3 / DCI P3 + / PANASONIC V Gamut / ARRI ALEXA Wide Gamut) mapping to Rec. 709 on screen
• Wide Color Gamut (SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine / CANON Cinema / BT2020 / DCI P3 / DCI P3 + / PANASONIC V Gamut / ARRI ALEXA Wide Gamut) mapping to Rec. 709 / BT2020 / DCI P3 in loop output

             4K 60p capabilities
Record high-resolution 4K images in DCI or UHD formats at up to 60fps, including 24 and 25fps for a more cinematic aesthetic. All recordings are stored as high-quality Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR files with 10-bit 4:2:2 chroma subsampling. A variety of bit rates are available to meet your project and storage needs.
             SSD Recording
Record to standard 2.5" SSDs or compact AtomX SSDmini drives, capturing up to 150 minutes of 4K video on a 1TB drive.
             Audio I/O
Audio input/output via HDMI or add external audio via 3.5mm line-in/microphone-in port; Audio output using 3.5mm headphone port for convenient audio monitoring.
5" display visible in daylight
The Ninja V features a 5" IPS LCD display that is illuminated by a bright 1000 cd/m² LED backlight, allowing daylight viewing without the need for a hood. In addition, the display is also factory color calibrated to ensure accurate image rendering.
             HDR Signal Management
Logging and HDR signals can be difficult to monitor with conventional equipment. However, with the HDR signal management features built into the Ninja V, the log signal can be converted to the PQ standard for compatibility with existing professional and consumer HDR equipment.
             Anamorphic bleeding
The Ninja V supports anamorphic compression reduction, allowing you to comfortably view anamorphic images with 2x, 1.5x, 1.33, and 8:3 compression PANASONIC.

             Recording ready for editing

Incoming video signals can be recorded in a wide range of Apple ProRes and Avid DNx codecs that maintain high quality and do not require the uncompressed video storage space. Both ProRes and DNx are easy to edit, requiring no post-production conversion to ensure smooth playback and compatibility with the most common video editing software.
             Optional expansion modules
The Ninja V features a high-speed two-way video port along with power and audio that allows the use of the AtomX Ethernet/NDI and SYNC modules in conjunction with future module releases.