Sony Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera
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RENT Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera

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This Kit Includes

  • Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera
  • Sony NP-FZ100 7.2V 2280mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for Alpha Sony Digital Cameras
  • Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger for Z Series Batteries
  • AC Cord for Most Chargers (2-Pin)
  • DSLR Camera Strap
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RENT Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera Features

Let us introduce you to the pinnacle of photographic technology, the Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera. This groundbreaking device sets a new standard in sensitivity, speed, and image quality, making it an essential tool for professional photographers and videographers.


At the heart of the Alpha a7S III lies an innovative 12.1MP backside illuminated full-frame sensor. This advanced sensor offers twice the readout speed of its predecessors, enabling ultra-clean, low-light images up to an impressive ISO 409,600. With a dynamic range of over 15 stops and a 3x reduction in rolling shutter, this camera captures every detail with exceptional clarity and precision.


But the innovation doesn't stop there. The Alpha a7S III also features Sony's acclaimed fast hybrid autofocus system, equipped with 759 phase detection AF points. This sophisticated system ensures rapid, precise focus, capturing every moment with breathtaking accuracy.


To further enhance your creative possibilities, the Alpha a7S III is powered by the new BIONZ XR processing engine. This powerhouse delivers eight times more processing power than previous models, enabling up to 120p 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and full pixel readout in all recording modes.


Whether you're shooting stills or video, the Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera offers a comprehensive feature set designed to meet the needs of professionals. With Bluetooth connectivity, a clean HDMI output, a microphone input, and a touchscreen display, this camera is as versatile as it is powerful. Plus, it's compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system, offering a wide range of lens options for every shooting scenario.


In conclusion, the Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera is more than just a camera; it's a testament to Sony's commitment to pushing the boundaries of photographic technology. Experience the difference today.

Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera Specifications

GeneralJump to...

Camera type
Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount
E-mount

Image SensorJump to...

Type
35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Number of Pixels (Effective)
Approx. 12.1 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)
Approx. 12.9 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Color filter
R, G, B primary color
Anti-Dust System
Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism)

Recording System (Still Image)Jump to...

Recording Format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif
Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant)
HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant)
RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]
35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
Image size (pixels) [4:3]
35mm full frame L: 3776 x 2832 (11M), M: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), S: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M)
APS-C L: 2464 x 1848 (4.6M), M: 1888 x 1416 (2.7M), S: 1232 x 920 (1.1M)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]
35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2348 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
Image size (pixels) [1:1]
35mm full frame L: 2832 x 2832 (8M), M: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), S: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M)
APS-C L: 1840 x 1840 (3.4M), M: 1408 x 1408 (2.0M), S: 912 x 912 (0.8M)
Image Quality Modes
RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed)
JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard)
HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard)
RAW & JPEG
RAW & HEIF
RAW Output
Yes
Creative Look
ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
Picture Profile
Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Dynamic Range Functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer
Color Space
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color. BT.2020 standard.

Recording System (Movie)Jump to...

Recording Format
XAVC S
XVAVC HS
Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 2ch(48kHz 16bit), LPCM 2ch(48kHz 24bit), LPCM 4ch(48kHz 24bit), MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Creative Look
ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
Picture Profile
Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Color Space
BT.2020 standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Movie recording system (XAVC HS 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
120p (200Mbps)
60p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps)
24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
100p (200Mbps)
50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
120p (280Mbps)
60p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)
24p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
100p (280Mbps)
50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps)
Movie recording system (XAVC S 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
120p (200Mbps)
60p (150Mbps)
30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.): 100p (200Mbps)
50p (150Mbps)
25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
120p (280Mbps)
60p (200Mbps)
30p (140Mbps)
24p (100Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
100p (280Mbps)
50p (200Mbps)
25p (140Mbps)
Movie recording system (XAVC S HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps)
30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps)
24p (50Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.):
100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps)
25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
60p (50Mbps)
30p (50Mbps)
24p (50Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
50p (50Mbps)
25p (50Mbps)
Movie recording system (XAVC S-I 4K)
3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
60p (600Mbps)
30p (300Mbps)
24p (240Mbps)

3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
50p (500Mbps)
25p (250Mbps)
Movie recording system (XAVC S-I HD)
1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, NTSC) (Approx.):
60p (222Mbps)
30p (111Mbps)
24p (89Mbps)

1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit, PAL) (Approx.):
50p (185Mbps)
25p (93Mbps)

Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q)Jump to...

Image frame rate
NTSC mode: 1fps,2fps,4fps,8fps,15fps,30fps,60fps,120fps, 240fps
PAL mode: 1fps,2fps,3fps,6fps,12fps,25fps,50fps,100fps, 200fps *4

Movie FunctionJump to...

Audio Level Display
Yes
Audio Rec Level
Yes
PAL/NTSC Selector
Yes
Proxy Recording
Yes (1280 x 720 (Approx. 6Mbps), 1920 x 1080(Approx. 9Mbps), 1920 x 1080(Approx. 16Mbps))
TC/UB
Yes
Auto Slow Shutter
Yes
Gamma Disp. Assist
Yes
RAW Output
Yes (HDMI)

Recording SystemJump to...

Location Link from smartphone
Yes
Media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant)
SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant)
CFexpress Type A memory card
Memory Card Slot
SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
Recording mode on 2 memory cards
Simult. Rec, Sort, Auto Switch Media, Copy
File system
FAT12, 16, 32, exFAT
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off

White BalanceJump to...

White Balance Modes
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
Shutter AWB Lock
Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)

Focus SystemJump to...

Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensor
Exmor R CMOS sensor
Focus Point
35mm full frame: 759 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 345 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 285 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV-6 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode
AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area
Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
Eye AF
[Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)
Other Features
Predictive control
Focus lock
AF Track Sens. (Still)
AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie)
AF Transition Speed (Movie)
Switch V/H AF Area
AF Area Regist.
Circ. of Focus Point
AF Illuminator
Yes (with Built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)
Phase-detection

Exposure ControlJump to...

Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor
Exmor R CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity
EV-3 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment
Center-weighted
Spot (Standard / Large)
Spot
Entire Screen Avg.
Highlight
Exposure Modes
AUTO (iAuto)
Programmed AE (P)
Aperture priority (A)
Shutter-speed priority (S)
Manual (M)
Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)
Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
ISO sensitivity (xposure Index)
Still images: ISO 80-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 40 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 80-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 80-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Anti-flicker Shoot.
Yes

ViewfinderJump to...

Viewfinder Type
1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
Number of Dots
9,437,184 dots
Control function
Brightness, Color temperature, Magnifi.
Field Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.90x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
Dioptre Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0m
Eye Point
Approx. 25mm from the eyepiece lens, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)
Display function
Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, Emphasezed display during REC
Finder Frame Rate Selection
NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps

LCD ScreenJump to...

Type
7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
Touch Panel
Yes
Number of Dots
1,440,000 dots
Brightness Control
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Display function
Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, For viewfinder, Monitor Off, Emphasezed display during REC
Adjustable Angle
Opening Angle:Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle:Approx. 270 deg.
Focus Magnifier
Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 2.1x / 4.1x, APS-C: 1.5x / 3.0x)

Face DetectionJump to...

Face Detection
Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority

Other FeaturesJump to...

Interval recording
Yes
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Yes
Bright Monitoring
Yes
Copyright Info
Yes
Set File Name
Yes
Save/Import Settings
Yes
Help guide
Yes
Video Light Mode
Yes
Zoom Ring Rotate
Yes

Clear Image ZoomJump to...

Still images
Approx. 2x
Movies
Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

Digital ZoomJump to...

Smart zoom (Still images)
35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x
APS-C: M:approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x
Digital zoom (Still images)
35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.1x, S: approx. 8x
APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M:approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x
Digital zoom (Movie)
35mm full frame: approx. 4x
APS-C: approx. 4x

ShutterJump to...

Type
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Type
Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed
1/250 sec.
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting
Yes (ON/OFF)

SteadyShot INSIDE (Image Stabilization)Jump to...

Type
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect
5.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Mode
[Still images] On / Off, [Movie] Active / Standard / Off

FlashJump to...

Control
Pre-flash TTL
Built-in Flash
No
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Modes
Flash off
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow Sync.
Rear Sync.
Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable)
Wireless
Hi-speed sync.
External Flash Compatibility
Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock
Yes
Wireless control
Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. / Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)

DriveJump to...

Drive Modes
Single Shooting
Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable)
Self-timer
Self-timer (Cont.)
Bracket: Single
Bracket: Cont.
White Balance bracket
DRO bracket
Self-Timer
10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps
No. of recordable frames (approx.)
JPEG Extra fine L: over 1000 frames
JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames
JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames
RAW: over 1000 frames
RAW & JPG: over 1000 frames
RAW (Uncompressed): over 1000 frames
RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: over 1000 frames

PlaybackJump to...

Modes
Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning)
Index view
Enlarged display mode (L: 10.6x, M: 6.92x, S: 5.32x)
Auto Review
Image orientation
Folder selection (Date / Still / Movie)
Protect
Rating
Display as Group
Photo Capture
Yes

InterfaceJump to...

PC Interface
Mass-storage / MTP
Multi / Micro USB Terminal
Yes
USB Type-C Terminal
Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible)
Wireless LAN (Built-In)
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz band/5GHz band))
Bluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4GHz band))
HD Output
HDMI connector (Type-A)
3840 x 2160 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
4264 x 2408 (60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p), Raw 16bit
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Mic Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Control (Wireless)
Yes (IR remote control / Bluetooth remote control)
Vertical Grip Connector
Yes
Functions
FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN(USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi)
View on Smartphone
Remote control via Smartphone
NFC One-touch remote
PC Remote
BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI)
PhotoTV HD
NFC One-touch sharing

AudioJump to...

Microphone
Built-in, stereo
Speaker
Built-in, monaural

PrintJump to...

Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III

Custom FunctionJump to...

Custom key settings
Yes
My Menu
Yes
My Dial Settings
Yes
Reg Cust Shoot Set
Yes
Programmable Setting
Yes (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets)

Lens CompensationJump to...

Lens compensation
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

PowerJump to...

Supplied Battery
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)
Approx. 510 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 600 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)
Approx. 80 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min. (LCD monitor)
(CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, cont. recording)
Approx. 130 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 135 min. (LCD monitor)
(CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB Power supply
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)

Power ConsumptionJump to...

Power consumption with Viewfinder
Still images: approx. 4.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 7.6W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen
Still images: approx. 3.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 7.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

EnvironmentalJump to...

Operating Temperature
32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)

PhysicalJump to...

Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.12 x 3.87 x 3.25" (128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8mm)
5.12 x 3.87 x 2.75" (128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7mm) From Grip to Monitor
Weight
1.35 lbs (614g) Body
1.54 lbs (699g) with battery and memory card included
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