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Alpha 7S III with pro movie/still capability

ILCE-7SM3

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Workflow efficiency

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Two CFexpress Type A-compatible media slots

Both card slots support both ultra-fast CFexpress Type A cards, allowing high-bitrate recording and fast buffer clearance, and SDXC UHS-II cards. Parallel and Relay recording are also available.
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Vari-angle LCD monitor for comfortable movie shooting

The variable-angle 1.44 million-dot 3.0-type touch screen features a side-open design, for flexible positioning and improved visibility when mounting on gimbals or rigs.
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9.44 million-dot high-definition electronic viewfinder

The new EVF offers resolution, contrast and colour unlike anything in its class. It also offers world-leading 0.9x finder magnification, a 41° diagonal field of view, and a 25mm high eyepoint.

Advanced operability

The menu structure has been redesigned to reflect feedback from both pro photographers and videographers. Camera settings are now more intuitive and the camera is more responsive to setting changes.
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New menu structure

Based on requests from our most demanding professional users, major improvements have been made to the menu structure, for improved at-a-glance readability and reduced menu navigation.
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Intuitive touch operation

The menu screen can be operated by touch, while the playback screen features swiping, and pinch-to-zoom. Operability of the touch functions when shooting has also been improved.
Battery
Long battery life with Z battery
The battery life of the α7S III is dramatically extended through the use of the advanced Z-series battery.
Visible Light and IR Sensor
Visible Light and IR Sensor
A new Visible Light and IR Sensor is used for accurate white balance under artificial lights including fluorescent and LED.
Anti-dust
Anti-dust
An improved ultrasonic (over 70kHz) filter removes stray particles from the front of the sensor to prevent them ruining your images.
Dust and moisture resistance
Dust and moisture resistance*

The design, including seams, battery and port covers, is dust and moisture resistant* for outdoor use.

* Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.

High durability
High durability
The magnesium alloy chassis and 6-screw lens mount provide strength and rigidity to withstand rough treatment and difficult environments.
Ready to customise to your needs

Assign any of 137 frequently used functions* to any of 15 customisable buttons for more intuitive operation.

* Some functions can only be assigned to certain buttons.

Optimised MOVIE button placement
Optimised MOVIE button placement
The MOVIE button is now on the top face, improving operability at various shooting angles, and is more easily recognised by touch.
Locking Exposure Compensation dial
Locking Exposure Compensation dial
A new lock release button at the center of the Exposure Compensation Dial helps avoid accidental exposure changes.
HDMI Type-A connector
HDMI Type-A connector
For video and RAW output, the previously-standard micro HDMI connector is replaced with the more popular and durable full-sized HDMI Type-A connector.
USB PD (Power Delivery)
USB PD (Power Delivery)

A USB charger or mobile battery* can be connected via USB Type-C® to charge the internal battery fast, or power shooting**.

* Compatibility is not guaranteed with all USB PD devices. The internal battery will not be charged while camera power is ON and the camera is in use.

** USB charging and power delivery are only supported via the USB Type-C® terminal. A battery must be installed in the camera when supplying USB power. The internal battery may drain even if USB power is supplied, depending on the adapter used and camera operating conditions.

α7sm3 front and rear views
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5GHz Wi-Fi compatible

As well as 2.4GHz, 5GHz Wi-Fi® connectivity is provided for remote operation, wireless preview, and faster and more stable data transfer of both still images and video.
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Wired LAN connectivity

For complex, interference-prone environments, or higher bandwidth needs, 1000BASE-T wired LAN connectivity is available by connecting a compatible USB-Ethernet adaptor cable to the camera’s USB Type C®  port.
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Remote preview and shooting

Either wired or wireless remote shooting is available from a PC, or from a mobile device with Imaging Edge MobileTM  installed, for more efficient workflows and shooting in challenging environments.
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Creators’ App

Creators' App is a smartphone application for file transfer, remote shooting, cloud storage management, and more.
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Monitor and Control

Monitor and Control is a mobile app for visual content creators that enables wireless monitoring and high-precision exposure adjustment and focus control on the larger screen of a smartphone or tablet, or a Mac.
Learn more about Monitor and Control
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Catalyst Browse / Prepare

Catalyst Browse / Prepare are desktop applications for fast and precise correction and editing, utilizing camera logs and metadata. Catalyst Prepare Plugin is a plugin tool that allows you to use the powerful features of Catalyst Prepare with your editing software.
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Sony’s Custom Grid Line0 (Paid licence)1

Sony’s Custom Grid Line allows users to display their own grid lines on either the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or the LCD screen. This capability enhances the user experience by providing personalized compositional guidance. Users have the flexibility to register up to four different grid lines, tailoring the camera’s display to suit their individual needs or specific photographic scenarios.
Image example of adjusting the subject man on the LCD monitor to match the grid lines and holding the camera fixed on a tripod.
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Imaging Edge Webcam

Imaging Edge™ Webcam

The Imaging Edge Webcam application makes it easy to use your Sony camera as a high-quality webcam, with wide compatibility, for impressive live streaming and conferencing.
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