Released on the heels of the a7 and a7R mirrorless cameras, at the end of 2013, Sony has just announced the third model in this series: the a7S. Unlike the previous two models, the a7S, which stands for “Sensitivity,” is built with an entirely different kind of image-maker in mind.

When was the Sony A7S III release?

September 2020
Sony α7S III/Release Date

Launched September 2020 The A7S III was released in September 2020 and is now available to buy either directly from Sony or from major retailers for $3,499.99 / £3,800 / AU$5,999 for the body only.

What does the S mean in Sony A7S?

sensitivity mastered
Sony’s main focus for the A7S is its sensitivity range and noise control. We are told that the S stands for ‘sensitivity mastered’. Consequently the A7S has a native sensitivity range of ISO 100-102,400, but this can be expanded for stills and video up to ISO 409,600.

Does a7S shoot 4K?

Among its video amenities, the A7S includes ultra-high resolution 4K video, higher bitrate Full HD, and Picture Profile support (borrowed from Sony’s professional camcorder line) with SLog2 gamma for very wide dynamic range and increased latitude for post-processing.

When did the Sony A6500 come out?

November 2016
The Sony A6500 started shipping in November 2016 with a suggested retail price of around US$1,400. As of June 2017, it currently lists for US$1,300 and is officially sold body-only, though some retailers are bundling it with various lenses and accessories.

How much will the Sony a7S III cost?

It’s essentially a native 4K camera with impressive video specs and a revised user interface. It can capture UHD 4K footage at up to 120p in 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding and promises 16-bit Raw video output. The Sony a7S III sell for around $3500.

Does Sony a7S have flash?

It’s nicely sized for Sony a7, a7R, a7S, a7II, a7RII & a7SII mirrorless cameras. This powerful, compact flash is equipped with a 2.4GHz Air radio receiver for wireless slave TTL functionality.

Does Sony a7S have ibis?

Not anymore, thanks to the a7S II’s 5-axis in-body stabilization (IBIS). The a7S II’s sensor is stabilized, so instead of being limited to using stabilized lenses, you can now shoot sharp stills and smooth video with any lens.

Is Sony a7S III good for photography?

While it is primarily aimed at videographers, the Sony AS III is still able to shoot stills and could appeal to photographers looking for a low-light camera. As you’d expect, the A7S III can shoot raw and Jpeg images but Sony has also included the option to shoot 10-bit HEIF (High-efficiency file format) images.

Is the Sony A7S worth it?

Yes, the Sony a7S is probably the best camera for video in the Sony Alpha lineup, at the writing of this review but it’s a great image taker as well. There are better Sony’s however, like the Sony a7R II, which does have a very great job at low light, but the Sony a7S still excels in the better performance.