Sony A7r III + 50mm f2 G

42.4 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor

Featuring a back-illuminated design, the 42.4-megapixel full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor works with the BIONZ X image processor to deliver high-resolution still images and video, while minimizing noise and improving speed This sensor structure works with an on-chip gapless lens design and anti-reflective coating, as well as eliminating the optical low-pass filter to improve light gathering and enhance details In addition, the copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed to create high-resolution 42.4-megapixel 14-bit still images with a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-32000, which can be further extended to ISO 50-102400 In addition, it enables internal 4K UHD video recording with wide dynamic range using the full width of the full-frame sensor.

The sensor and processor combination also enables fast, continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution, up to 76 consecutive frames and with full-time AF/AE when working with a mechanical shutter or electronic shutter If shooting in live view mode, continuous shooting speeds of up to 8 fps are also possible.

Fast Hybrid AF system

An evolved 4D FOCUS system now employs a combination of 399 phase detection points, covering approximately 68% of the frame, along with 425 contrast detection areas for reliable and fast autofocus and subject focusing This Fast Hybrid AF system now achieves twice the focusing speed and more reliable tracking compared to previous a7R models, as well as improved low-light focus response down to -3 EV The use of phase detection points also enables the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full continuous AF/AE tracking compatibility.

The apt focusing system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined precision, including Lock-on AF, which maintains focus on moving subjects through the use of a configurable frame that is placed over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which employs neighboring focus points to maintain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus In addition, Eye AF can be used to focus on the eyes of recognized portrait subjects and is available in AF-S and AF-C modes Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focusing when targeting subject details The rear touchscreen can also be used for Touch Focus control, and the touch panel focus control mode allows you to use the rear screen intuitively without losing sight of the viewfinder.

For more personalized focus control and to benefit from working in either portrait or landscape orientation, the AF area can be changed in orientation to better suit your subject AF tracking sensitivity can also be customized in five steps to match how a subject moves and how often it is used. Focus point settings can be memorized and recalled with a custom button to switch between focus settings.

SteadyShot INSIDE 5-axis image stabilization

Packed into the robust a7R III is a 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system that compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.

For long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments. Macro and high-magnification imagery, on the other hand, will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. All shooting styles will get usage out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilization will function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilization.

4K UHD video recording in XAVC S format

Internal 4K UHD movie recording is possible in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and, based on the Super35mm recording area and the effective resolution of 5K, oversampling offers more detail and it is possible to read out full pixels, i.e. no shared pixels, for higher quality images with reduced moiré and aliasing Full-frame 4K recording has also been drastically enhanced to improve quality when working at medium to high sensitivities to allow full use of the entire sensor width Full HD 1080p recording is also supported at frame rates up to 120 fps, and both resolutions use the 100 Mbps XAVC S format contained in an MP4 container with 4: 2: 0 sampling High-speed 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow motion movie recording with the frame rate set to 30p or 24p.

4K video recording also takes advantage of the ability to produce 8MP still images during playback by taking a frame from a movie and storing it as a separate file.

Additional video features

Support for HDR content:

• Offering extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the a7R III allows users to adjust gamma, black level, knee, color level and more In addition, users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve found on high-end SONY Cinema cameras that compress up to 1300% more dynamic range in the video signal than traditional REC709, for greater post-production flexibility HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available to produce effective 14-stop dynamic range with greater grading control in the shaded to mid regions of the image.

Slow and fast motion:

• Take more control over your video capture capabilities with a variety of new frame rates available in S & Q mode This will allow shooters to capture Full HD video at one of the steps between 1-120 fps This setting will allow you to slow down the action and speed up a slow moving scene This setting is also NTSC / PAL switchable.

Enhanced Zebra function:

• An enhanced Zebra function is ideal to help monitor exposure values in high contrast scenes Video signal level targets can be set from 0 to 109, and specific ranges can be set to facilitate exposure level adjustments.

Time code and user bit setting:

• Time code can be used to record hours, minutes, seconds, seconds, frames in image data for more precise editing, while the User Bit function can record the date, time and scene number to help edit footage from multiple cameras.

Proxy Recording:

• 4K UHD movies and low-resolution proxy movies can be recorded simultaneously Smaller proxy files are ideal for quick preview or pre-editing which can reduce the time required for final 4K editing.

Integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and body design

• An upgraded Tru-Finder EVF Quad-VGA EVF is featured, and has a resolution of 3.69m for bright, sharp viewing with great detail Standard and high quality settings can be used, depending on the shooting situation, to optimize the viewing experience This updated viewfinder design also enables the use of autofocus in Focus Magnifier mode, as well as enhanced focus magnification to benefit manual focus operation.
• In addition to the EVF, a 3.0" 1.44m-dot rear LCD is also available, which has a touch panel design for intuitive operation and focus control. The screen also tilts up 107° and down 41° to benefit work from both high and low angles.
• The magnesium alloy chassis ensures rigidity, durability and stability while being lightweight The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses and grip stiffness has been enhanced for a more comfortable hand hold.
• A durable shutter unit incorporates a coreless motor and a vibration-reducing brake system to better control shutter shock and extend its estimated life to approximately 500,000 actuations.
• Weather sealing has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in adverse weather conditions.
• Using the same NP-FZ100 battery as the a9, the a7R III has improved battery life and now has a capacity of approximately 530 shots per charge with the EVF or 650 shots with the rear LCD.
• Dual SD memory card slots allow for flexible file storage and management, and can be configured to partition RAW and JPEG files or used for overflow recording One of the card slots is designed to support UHS-II memory cards.
• Built-in PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remote controls.
• A USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster and more reliable tethering support The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to charge from the host power supply while connected.
• The a7R III features a 3.5mm microphone input jack for external microphone compatibility And for users who need more, the camera is also compatible with the XLR XLR-K2M adapter from SONY for recording professional XLR balanced audio signals with phantom power and adjustable mic/line inputs For audio monitoring, a 3.5mm headphone jack is available, as well as real-time audio levels for visual reference.
• Built-in Wi-Fi allows the a7R III to instantly share images on mobile devices for direct online sharing to social networks, via email and to cloud storage sites NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, enabling one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices no complex configuration is required Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera shutter.
• Bluetooth connectivity enables location data acquisition.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

This unique compositing mode allows you to achieve even higher resolution than the 42.4MP sensor provides Working in conjunction with sensor shift image stabilization, this mode shifts the sensor while making four consecutive exposures to acquire approximately 169.6MP of information for greater color accuracy and detail than is possible with a single exposure These files can then be merged during post-production using the SONY Imaging software package.

Other camera features

• A grading function allows you to assign star values, from 1 to 5, to images in-camera for faster in-house editing and grading during post-production.
• An advanced 1200-zone evaluative exposure metering sensor delivers consistent and accurate results using multi-segment, center-weighted or spot metering modes.
• Highlight and Average metering modes help avoid flare reflections and provide stable autoexposure, respectively.
• Anti-flicker triggering automatically recognizes and accelerates shutter action to minimize flicker effect for more consistent results in still images.
• Picture effect modes: Posterization (Color), Posterization (Black & White), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R / G / B / Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta ) and Soft High-Key.
• Creative Style Modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Light, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Frame (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3) steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps).

Lens SONY 24mm f1.4
Combining a favored wide-angle focal length with an especially bright design, the FE 24mm f / 1.4 GM from SONY is a fast and versatile lens suitable for landscape, nature and street photography. Its wide but useful perspective is complemented by the f / 1.4 maximum aperture, which excels in low light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field. The optical design incorporates three extra-low dispersion elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and two XA (extreme aspherical) elements, which significantly control spherical aberrations for a high degree of image sharpness and clarity. In addition, a Nano AR coating has been applied to limit ghosting and lens flare to increase contrast and color fidelity when working in brightly lit conditions.

To control focus, a Direct Drive SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) is employed which is fast and quiet, and also provides greater responsive control for manual focus operation. The lens also has a dust- and moisture-sealed design and a fluorine-coated front lens to support shooting in inclement conditions and a dedicated focus hold button, AF/MF switch and manual aperture ring give you more control during shooting.

As part of the esteemed G Master series from SONY, this lens is designed to achieve remarkably high resolution and sharpness by correcting a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. In addition, these lenses feature robust and intuitive physical designs to handle for the benefit of still and cine applications.
The versatile wide-angle is designed for E-mount frameless SONY cameras, but can also be used on APS-C models where it provides an equivalent focal length of 36mm.
The remarkably fast f/1.4 maximum aperture works in difficult lighting conditions and also allows greater control over depth of field.
Two XA elements are incorporated into the optical design, which features surface precision superior for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma and other spherical aberrations.
The lens design includes three extra-low dispersion elements and helps reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color neutrality.
A Nano AR coating has been applied to reduce surface reflections, flare and ghosting to increase contrast and color reproduction in bright lighting conditions.
A direct drive Super Sonic Wave The motor AF system and internal focusing mechanism provide fast, quiet and accurate autofocusing, and also contribute to more natural and intuitive manual focus control.
There is a keep-in-focus button on the lens body for intuitive touch control and quick access to selected settings.
The physical aperture ring can be clicked for smooth, silent aperture switching to benefit video applications.
The dust- and moisture-sealed design allows for better working in inclement conditions and the rubber-coated control rings benefit handling in colder temperatures.
The fluorine-coated front element resists dust, moisture and fingerprints, and is easy to clean.
The rounded 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focusing techniques.