Sony A7S III
150,00 € + IVA /day
Optimized video, optimized sensitivity, optimized speed, the Sony Alpha a7S III raises the bar for what a full-frame mirrorless camera is capable of. A revised 12.1MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and updated BIONZ XR image processor offer faster performance, improved noise reduction, and a wider dynamic range, along with UHD 4K 120p video recording and internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling.
- 12MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- UHD 4K 120p Video, 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal
- 16-Bit Raw Output, HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
- 759-Point Fast Hybrid AF
Articles included in this rental
- 1x Sony A7S III Camera
- 1x Memory card XQD 128Gb 400Mb/s
- 1x Memory card XQD 256Gb 400Mb/s
- 1x Card Reader
- 2x Batteries
- 1x Battery Charger
- 1x A7S III Settings Card
- 1x Tripod – optional (50% off) – please consult our tripod list
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Additional Information
The updated sensor design also brings improved autofocus performance via 759 phase-detection points, which offer intelligent subject tracking and Real-time Eye AF to ensure critical focus on moving subjects in all recording modes. The sensor and BIONZ XR processor also facilitate impressive sensitivity, with an expanded range from ISO 40-409600, as well as fast 10 fps continuous shooting for up to 1000 consecutive raw frames. Additionally, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization is available, too, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops.
Complementing the imaging assets, Sony has also made some changes to the a7S III’s physical design, including a rear LCD with a side-open articulating design and an impressive 9.44m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder. The camera’s menu system has also been updated for more intuitive navigation and the body design helps to promote better heat dissipation for improved continuous recording capabilities. Additionally, dual memory card slots both support working with CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II memory cards for flexible and high-speed file storage.
12.1MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Image Processor
UHD 4K 120p Video, 10-Bit 4:2:2 Internal Recording
Recording up to UHD 4K is possible with frame rates up to 120p, using full 1:1 pixel readout without binning. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling is also possible in all recording modes and, if recording externally via the full-size HDMI A port, 16-bit raw output is also possible for even greater tonal reproduction and post-production flexibility. Additionally, two codecs have also been developed: XAVC HS, which uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bitrates, and XAVC S-I, which is an intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s.
The high-speed, 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate playback set to either 30p or 24p or, if moving down to Full HD resolution, an effective 240p frame rate is also available for even greater motion control. Additionally, suiting long-form recording, the a7S III does not have any recording time limits to allow for unlimited clip lengths. The camera’s physical design also features an improved heat-dissipating structure to promote longer possible recording times, up to an approximate 60-minute recording time at 4K60p.
Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the a7S III allows users to adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Also, users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing a 15+-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.
Fast Hybrid AF System
5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
The a7S III incorporates an enhanced 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system, which 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.
Additionally, specifically for video, there is also an Active IS mode that adds even more precise stabilization methods for even smoother footage straight out of camera.
Body Design and Connectivity
- An impressive QXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF features a high 9.44m-dot resolution and 0.9x magnification for exceptionally bright, clear, and detailed eye-level viewing. This viewfinder has a dedicated 120 fps High Quality setting for smooth motion rendering and the finder’s physical design has a long 25mm eye point, 41° field of view, and features a fluorine coating on the outermost viewfinder element to benefit cleaning.
- A first for a7-series cameras, a side-opening 3.0″ 1.44m-dot vari-angle articulating screen benefits working from high and low angles as well as a front-facing position for vlogging or other self-recording needs. This LCD is a touchscreen, too, for intuitive shooting control and menu navigation.
- Dual memory card slots both accept either CFexpress Type A or SD-type memory cards. The dual slot design allows for flexible file saving and handling and can be configured to partition file types or can be used for overflow recording. Additionally, both of the card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.
- Redesigned menu structure is more intuitive and complements having different workflows and settings selections for movie recording and stills shooting. The menu system also works in conjunction with the touchscreen design of the rear LCD.
- Magnesium alloy chassis assures rigidity, durability, and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses, and the grip rigidity has been improved for more comfortable hand-holding.
- Extensive weather-sealing, including enhanced sealing around the battery cover, terminal cover, and chassis joints, has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.
- Accepts the high-capacity NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides approximately 510 shots/80 minutes of recording per charge when using the viewfinder or 600 shots/95 minutes of recording per charge when using the rear LCD.
- Full-size HDMI A port offers a more reliable connection when working with external recorders.
- A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more reliable tethering support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged or powered from the host power source while connected.
- Both 3.5mm headphone and external microphone ports facilitate greater control over audio recording.
- Multi Interface Shoe supports working with the optional ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which provide improved, clear audio recording sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, opposed to an analog signal.
- Built-in Wi-Fi enables the remote camera control and instant sharing of imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online, and support for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. This connectivity also provides remote camera control
- USB Type-C port can be paired with an optional Ethernet wired LAN adapter to provide 1000BASE-T connectivity, wired remote shooting, or FTP transferring.
What is the maximum resolution for video?
The a7S III maxes out at UHD 4K internally.
Does it use pixel binning or other methods to create 4K?
The unique 12MP sensor has a full 1:1 pixel readout for 4K recording; so, no binning required.
Can I use the APS-C/Super 35mm crop mode for video?
Yes, but you won’t get access to 4K recording. The APS-C/Super 35mm crop mode is limited to Full HD.
Can I use the Clear Image Zoom function in video?
Yes! In 4K you can use Clear Image Zoom to do a 1.5x zoom and in Full HD you can extend to 2x. This could theoretically enable support for smaller format lenses.
Are there DCI resolutions and/or true 24.00 fps modes?
Unfortunately, the a7S III does not offer DCI resolutions or true 24.00 fps frame rates.
What slow motion recording can we use?
In 4K, the a7S III can record at up to 120p, for 5x slow motion on a 24p timeline. And in Full HD you can hit 240 fps in the S&Q mode.
What frame rates are available?
For 4K, the camera has 24p, 30p, 60p, and 120p, and a PAL mode will unlock 25p, 50p, and 100p.
Is there any crop during recording?
No, the a7S III will not crop in for most 4K modes. However, at 4K 120p there will be a small 1.1x crop.
Is true 24.00 fps available?
Not at this time.
Bit depth? Color sampling?
The a7S III will offer up to 10-bit 4:2:2 recording internally at up to 4K 120p.
Are there recording time limits?
No recording time limits!
Will the camera stop recording at 30 minutes?
No, really, the camera has no recording time limits and will record indefinitely or until the camera gets too hot or runs out of storage space.
Is there support for anamorphic formats?
No, the a7S III does not have built-in anamorphic support. You would need an external monitor for true anamorphic compatibility.
What are the details on raw video?
For raw video, you will have to use the full-size HDMI output. It will send a raw 16-bit 4K signal up to 60p to a compatible external recorder.
What recorders will support the a7S III’s raw video output?
At launch, only Atomos has announced upcoming support for the a7S III with their Ninja V.
What is the raw video format?
The 16-bit linear raw signal can be saved by the Atomos recorder as a 12-bit ProRes RAW file. You can find out more about this format in our ProRes RAW Demystified article.
How is rolling shutter?
Rolling shutter is extremely well controlled and at least 3x better than its predecessor.
Is autofocus available in video?
Yes! The a7S III’s fantastic 759-point phase-detect AF system will work in video in every single mode.
What new autofocus features are there?
Real-time tracking and Eye AF have been added to the a7S III. Also, the touchscreen permits touch tracking. Additional controls are available in the settings for changing responsiveness and speed.
How much control over the autofocus is there?
There are 7 steps of control for autofocus speed and 5 steps of control for the autofocus responsiveness. This should help create a smooth look for any type of shot.
Are there focus and framing assists?
Yes, Sony has added peaking, zebras, histogram, and gamma display assist functions to help when shooting.
Vertical video?
Yes, videos can be automatically tagged for vertical payback to suit social media output needs.
Is there an articulating screen?
Yes. Sony has finally added a fully articulating touchscreen to the a7 series with the a7S III.
Are there any warnings about overheating?
Sony has implemented a new passive heat management system that seems effective. They have publicly stated that this system will permit recording of over an hour straight at 4K 60p.
What new formats are available?
Sony has developed two new codecs: XAVC HS and XAVC S-I. XAVC HS uses highly efficient HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bit rates. XAVC S-I is a brand-new intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality at bit rates up to 600 Mb/s.
When you record slow motion, will sound be recorded?
Yes, for basic recording up to 120p, sound will be recorded. However, in the camera’s Slow & Quick motion mode, sound will not be saved.
Will the a7S III support HDR?
Yes, the a7S III has HLG for instant HDR, and its S-Log2/S-Log3 gamma profiles will enable advanced HDR production with editing.
What is the base ISO for S-Log?
The native setting is ISO 640, though Sony permits recording down to ISO 160.
Is there a headphone/microphone jack?
Yes, the camera has both a 3.5mm headphone output and a 3.5mm microphone input.
How are the built-in audio solutions?
The a7S III has a powered 3.5mm microphone input. It also supports the XLR-K3M and can record 24-bit audio, which is improved over 16-bit on previous cameras.
What size is the HDMI port?
There is a full-size HDMI port on the a7S III.
Can I output over HDMI and record internally at the same time?
Yes! You can record over HDMI and record internally at full quality.
Will autofocus work when using HDMI output?
Yes! Full autofocus will work in all HDMI modes.
Can I use the camera’s screen while outputting video over HDMI?
Yes, the built-in screen and HDMI output can be used simultaneously.
Can I output 4K 120p over the HDMI?
It does not seem this is possible at the moment. 4K 60p is the most reliable recording method for external devices. Most recorders cannot support greater than this yet.
Is there proxy recording in-camera?
Yes, proxy recording is available and can be sorted to the second memory card if desired.
Will it support the XLR-K3M XLR Adapter?
Yes, it will support the XLR-K3M via the Multi Interface Shoe. The a7S III also supports higher-quality 4-channel 24-bit audio from this configuration.
How is the battery life?
The a7S III retains the NP-FZ100 battery pack of other recent Sony cameras. There is a 60% improvement in the battery life compared to its predecessor, at about 600 still images and 90 mins of video.
Can I use a battery grip?
Yes, the camera will work with the VG-C4EM Battery Grip.
Can I power it from an external source?
Yes, the camera will support USB Power Delivery via the USB Type-C port. With a sufficient power delivery device, this can keep the camera powered indefinitely, though a battery will need to be in the camera at all times.
Is there a built-in ND filter?
No, there is no built-in ND filter.
Is S-Cinetone available in camera?
No, while the color science has been improved for better matching with Sony’s cinema cameras, this profile is not built-in.
Does the camera offer Dual Native ISO?
No, the camera does not have a dual native ISO architecture, though low-light performance is superb.
Will this camera be Netflix or BBC certified?
Technically, select modes on the a7S III would appear to meet Netflix’s published specs. However, at this moment no official announcement has been made about whether or not the a7S III will be certified.
Can I use a custom LUT?
The camera does not support the use of custom LUTs. This would require an external monitor with that functionality.
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Actual: 12.9 Megapixel Effective: 12.1 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution | 4240 x 2832 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw, HEIF |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80 to 102400 (Extended: 40 to 409600) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 12.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Recording Modes | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit 4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i |
| Recording Limit | Unlimited |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
| Audio File Format | AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Live Streaming | Yes |
| Webcam Functionality | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6 to +20 EV |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64″ |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 25 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Monitor Size | 3″ |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,440,000 Dot |
| Monitor Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Built-In Flash | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD |
| Connectivity | HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| GPS | No |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Battery | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 600 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74″ / 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.35 lb / 614 g (Body Only) |
