Sony Alpha A7 III
A newer model Sony Alpha A7 IV was released in October 2021.
Manufacturer: Sony
$1,753.00 - $4,327.00
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8 years ago
Put simply, the Sony a7 III is a new benchmark for full frame cameras due to its compelling combination of value and capability – and the fact that this series of cameras has come so far in less than five years is impressive in its own right.
Pros:
- Generalist photographers
- wedding
- event and action shooters and those that need high quality video
Cons:
- Those that need more resolution for detailed scenes or large prints
- those that need ultimate build quality for harsh shooting conditions
8 years ago
Sony a7 III Review
The Sony a7 III is a well-priced, well-rounded camera suitable for all kinds of photography. Twenty-four megapixels of resolution is more than sufficient for most tasks, and the 693-point autofocus system and 10 frames-per-second burst speed help the a7 III keep up with fast action. Video quality and feature set is another strong point, though some operational lag, a slightly low-resolution viewfinder and unintuitive video autofocus may turn off some users.
Pros:
- Generalist photographers, wedding, event and action shooters and those that need high quality video.
Cons:
- Those that need more resolution for detailed scenes or large prints, those that need ultimate build quality for harsh shooting conditions.
8 years ago
Sony A7 Mark III Camera Body ILCE7M3B review
Announcing the Sony Alpha A7 Mark III - Sony had the clever idea of telling everyone, that this was "the b a s i c model" in the Sony Alpha range, and pretty much everyone published this, because it was quite frankly a little bit ridiculous.
Pros:
- Fast and reliable focus, Impressive noise performance, Excellent image quality, Fast continuous shooting, High-quality 4K video recording, Excellent lenses available
Cons:
- Additional aspect ratios would be nice, Menu system could be neater, Most lenses are quite large
8 years ago
Amazing Camera by Sony
This camera is all around an amazing value, Sony has done a great job making it such a premium camera at a great price. The silent shooting, joystick and burst capabilities make this such a worthwhile upgrade coming from an older crop body.
8 years ago
I genuinely think the Sony A7 III is a fantastic camera. Sony describes it as their "basic" option. For that, I understand the mentality. But for the professional photographer, I think the Sony A7 III has no real place in your bag. Instead, go for the Sony a7r III or the Sony a9.
8 years ago
Good value
Everything came as expected and got here quick. Half of the items are really cheap but I expected that, but the other half are a really good value. It did come with 2 Sandisk Extreme Pro SD cards. That alone is worth the extra hundred this kit costs. The camera bag is small but of good quality.
8 years ago
Sony A7 III review
The A7 III hardly puts a foot wrong. Its specifications make it a terrific all-rounder, one that's so powerful its price is actually a bit of a surprise. Its handling and control layout aren't perfect, and other cameras might grab the headlines in one area or another, but few are so consistently...
Pros:
- 10fps continuous shooting
- Highly sophisticated AF system
- 4K video capabilities
Cons:
- Imbalance with larger lenses
- No drive or focus mode dials
- Good
- rather than great
- burst shooting buffer
8 years ago
Awesome awesome general use camera
I own both A7R III and A7 III, I must say I'm quite impressed with my A7 III, and prefers the A7 III over my A7R III because for $1000 cheaper, the A7 III has improved AF performance, better 4K video recording capabilities, as well as increased battery life because of the use of an EVF that has only...
8 years ago
Sony a7 III
The Sony a7 III looks a lot like the a7 II , but the upgrades inside are palpable. Its sensor offers the same resolution, but the BSI design improves high ISO performance. The autofocus system is vastly improved, with much wider coverage and 10fps capture.
Pros:
- 24MP full-frame BSI sensor
- 10fps with tracking
- 5-axis stabilization
- 4K HDR video
- Silent shooting available
- Tilting touch LCD
- Dual SD slots
- Vastly improved battery
- Focus joystick
- Flat profiles available
Cons:
- Screen not true vari-angle
- Only one card slot is UHS-II
- No in-body flash
- Accessory required for time-lapse
- Shooting buffer must clear to start video
- Dense menu system
- Omits PC sync socket
8 years ago
Sony A7 III
It's hard to believe that Sony's A7-series has been in existence for well over four years now. It feels like only yesterday the manufacturer presented us with the original A7 and A7R, yet here we're looking at the third release of its most basic full-frame mirrorless camera, which advances in a...
Pros:
- Excellent value for money
- Improved battery stamina
- Fast and responsive autofocus system
- Revised button layout for intuitive control
Cons:
- AF point illumination could be improved
- Convoluted menu system
- Thin plastic port covers aren't weather-sealed
- Handles poorly with large gloves in cold climates
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