Features:

  • Advanced 24.2MP BSI Full-frame Image Sensor w/ 1.8X readout speed* Advanced 24.2MP Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor * Sony test conditions. Compare to the α7 II
  • 15-stop dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO 50 to 204,800
  • Up to 10fps Silent or Mechanical Shutter with AE/AF tracking
  • 693 phase-detection / 425 contrast AF points w/ 93% image coverage.Focus Sensor:Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • In the box: Rechargeable Battery (NP-FZ100), AC Adaptor (AC-UUD12), Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable.Metering Type:1200-zone evaluative metering
Comparisons Xt2 vs a7iii

Love the a7iii! I use it together with my Xt2... IMO the focus and low light performance is way better than XT2. Definitely will be using the a7iii at night! IQ is also amazing on the a7III but, I don't think I would say its way better than the Fuji. Battery life is insane on this camera. One battery is all I need 99% of the time on the a7iii. On the XT2 I will normally use 2-3 batteries when I go shooting. The film simulations and the 56 1.2 on the fuji (Haha fuji shooters will know) are pluses on the fuji. The fuji is also a smaller camera but the a7iii has a better feel when holding it. The a7iii is definitely overall a better camera, but I am comfortable with the way I shoot with the XT2(I know the camera in and out. I know its strengths and weaknesses. I know how to work around them) I plan on using both cameras. The XT2 paired with the 23 1.4, 35 1.4, and 56 1.2 for portraits/street photography and The Sony with 16 - 35 GM and 70-200GM for everything else :)

Canikon what?! SONY > all

As a former Canon user, I have no regrets moving to the Sony A7iii. None! This camera is the best in its price range, bar none. It has nearly perfect autofocus, doesn't hunt in lowlight, and I have no issues with the color science (unlike some complaints in the photography community). The bottom line is, if you are a photographer and workflow is essential to you, this camera is going to speed. it. up. I spend less time in post color-correcting images, I have many more keeps because it nails the autofocus (unlike Canon where even if it should have focused correctly, it didn't), and it is ergonomically pleasing if you have small-to-medium size hands. Cons: -It doesn't come with a dedicated battery charger. Sony, this is stupid! You'll have to buy one. They are cheap. -It is much harder to find equipment for it at the last minute. If you need something, you need to know well before you need to use it. Like flash, for example. Don't expect to walk into your neighborhood camera store (yes, I still have one of those) and just grab accessories made for Sony. Most likely you'll be relegated to buying them online, or asking the shop to order them for you (unless you live in NYC). -If you use the adapter mounts, expect less stellar results, but still good results. Native lenses are better from my personal experience. I don't miss my Canon 5D4 at all.

Low Light Capability and Functionality!

I was looking to upgrade to the Full Frame family, but didn’t know if I wanted to stick with Canon or to move into the Mirrorless side with Sony. At the time I was looking, all the hype came out about the new Sony A7iii that I just had to research into it more. I read multiple reviews between the A7R and this one, but due to my love for low light photography and shooting at night I leaned more towards the A7iii. Remember, I am moved from the crop sensor to a full frame- the price made it an easy choice to go with Sony compared to Canon, but note that when you start to buy lenses it will get pricey until 3rd party co. catch up to their comparable lens. I’m just a novice loving the exploration, and having a Mirrorless camera to see the shot before I take it definitely helps. The picture I included has little editing done on Adobe Lightroom, and this was taken after the sun just set with dark skies. (Long Exposure). I would definitely recommend the Sony 24-105mm G OSS Lens as an all purpose if you invest in just one for now. Hope this helps!

Another Canon convert

Switching from canon 6D.... im not sure if its the glass, or the camera but i am blown away. The detail, the dead on focus, face detection, eye AF, 4k video, slow mo... I can see myself with incredible clarity in the reflection in my sons eyes is nuts. For reference i was shooting with mostly sigma Art lenses on my 6D, (quality glass) and offloaded it all to purchase via CL native sony glass and its so much better, sony 85 1.8 and sony 55 1.8 and the new tamron 28-75. It honestly makes me want to get out there and shoot more and become a better photographer. Sony is blowing canon/nikon out of the water with options and tech built into the camera and will give you better results and makes you want to shoot. If you can afford it snag it...

Awesome camera - definitely worth the switch from Canon!

I have only had it for 6 days and, as a lifelong Canon shooter, am still on the learning curve, but so far, I love what this camera can do. Perhaps the biggest surprise so far, is that my Canon glass with the MC11 adapter performs better with the Sony. Case in point is my Canon 70-200 F2.8. On my 7D, this lens only got sharp at around f4.5 in spite of tweaking the focus. With the Sony, the darn thing is now sharp at f2.8 - that's huge for me as I was getting ready to sell this lens and upgrade to the Tamron when they offer their native Sony glass. Aside from lens performance, high ISO shots are simply amazing - even at 12,800, they are better than 1600 on my 7D - changes everything for me based on what and how I shoot. Though getting used to controls and functions will take a while, I love the customization that is possible and have already tweaked it with the controls I think I will need. Tons of videos out there on how to set it up - take the time to watch a few and it will save you tons of time. Also, don't forget to set up a control button to turn on the APS-C crop, instantly provides 50% more reach at the expense of about 30% reduction in resolution but it beats post processing cropping. After 8 days in Sedona and the Grand Canyon, I am even more impressed. I exposed almost every shot for the highlights trusting I would be able to bring out the shadows with no noise, I was not disappointed. I have attached an example where the shadows looked black in the viewfinder.

Love this camera.

I did extensive research into this purchase and have been very satisfied with my choice. I was unable to hand hold almost any shot because of my hands shaking. I am able to do hand held shots again! I have been able to get decent shots hand holding down to 1/8 of a second. I had all Canon gear and when I decided to make the change to mirrorless I knew it would be expensive. I chose to get the Sony 24-105 F4 G lens to go with the body and use it almost exclusively. I also purchased the Metabones V adapter and have had no trouble using my Canon lenses with the Sony body. I think I even get better results from the Canon lenses than I did on my Canon camera. I will admit that the menus are daunting and there is a big learning curve but I am slowly working my way through the process. I haven't tried any video yet so I can't speak to that.

Fantastic camera with minor annoyances

Before getting into the details, I'll just get the summary out of the way: This camera is fantastic. It is replacing my aging Canon 5D Mark III, and it does that job well. The biggest benefit for me is the in-body stabilization (SteadyShot), which works perfectly for legacy and other non-stabilized lenses. Sony calls this a "basic" model, but it is far beyond what I would consider to be basic. Now, on to some of the negatives: The menu system is an improvement, in much the same way that a coyote attack is an improvement over a grizzly bear attack. It takes a while to slog through the menus and set the function and custom settings to make sure you never have to open the menu again. One thing I love about Fuji cameras is the plentiful dials and knobs set to one—and only one—setting. The a7III has two dials that change according to the mode. Living between Aperture and Manual, the switches take some getting used to. This issue is not unique to the a7III, just something I wish was addressed. Since I am primarily a Canon shooter, and Sony lenses are about as affordable as a kidney on the black market, I adapted my Canon lenses to the a7III. While non-stabilized lenses uses SteadyShot by default, my stabilized Canon L lenses prevent me from using SteadyShot, even when optical stabilization on the lens is turned off. While I understand that I'm complaining about a minor use case related to Canon lenses on a Sony camera, I shoot often in dark environements and cannot always bring a tripod. Try as I may, I cannot think of any other reasons not to buy this camera without getting into detailed technical specs. The biggest issue I've had with Sony cameras up to this point was the star eater debacle, which does not seem to be impacting the a7III. If you've got $2k buried in the couch cushions and need an entry level professional camera, you can't go wrong with the a7III.

It’s awesome.

Truly impressive. Everyone knows the stats. The color science has been slightly improved, but I would still put Sony slightly behind Canon and Fuji. Ergos are ok, menu system isn’t THAT bad, but isn’t good either. Bottom line is nobody else is delivering this kind of value at this price point. Everyone else is playing catch up in the full frame mirrorless market, and probably will be for quiet some time.

Best camera on the market right now

Best camera on the market right now. Ive been shooting sony since the 1st gen a7 series, going from an a7

An Absolute Monster

This camera is a seismic shift for stills shooters that want to go mirrorless. An affordable full-frame stills camera that can mount basically any lens on the marketplace, take incredible raw shots that are usable well past ISO 6400. And an incredible 4K video camera. The a7 III is a game changer, and I'm excited to see Sony continuing to disrupt the camera market and kick Canon and Nikon in their complacent keisters. The previous a7 series cameras had a lousy battery that would die in just a few hours. a9, a7r III and a7 III have fixed that with a new battery design that can make it through the day. Honestly, at $2000, you need to be a VERY successful professional photographer to need any more camera than this.

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