Sony Alpha ILCE-7 III +28-70 SEL+Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD Sony E

Sony Alpha 7 III

Stunning full-frame image quality
The newly developed rear-exposed Exmor R CMOS image sensor with 24.2 megapixels plus front-end LSI stands for ultra-high image quality and speed. The image sensor's readout speed has Sony effectively doubled. Thanks to updated BIONZ X processor, image processing speed also increases by 1.8 times compared to the α7 II. An ISO range of 100 - 51,200 (expandable to ISO 50 - 204,800 for stills), a dynamic range of 15 stops, and significantly improved skin tones and more lifelike colors speak for themselves here. 14-bit RAW is no problem for the α7 III, even in silent continuous shooting. The 5-axis image stabilizer compensates up to 5.0.

Higher AF speed and performance
The new α7 III full-frame mirrorless camera features an autofocus system that has little in common with the α7 II. 4D FOCUS is the keyword here. The 425 AF contrast autofocus points of the new camera are complemented by 693 phase autofocus points, which the α7 III has in common with the α9 camera. The autofocus thus covers about 93 percent of the image. It captures and tracks even the most difficult subjects.

Because image data can be read out faster, the α7 III can focus nearly twice as fast in low light as the α7 II. The speed at which it can track objects has also doubled.

The new camera also masters the tried-and-true eye detection, and that too in AF-C mode. The function is even available with A-mount lenses via LA-EA3 adapter. Using the joystick, the autofocus point can be easily and quickly placed in the right position with the thumb. Photographers had already come to appreciate this with the α9 and α7R III.

Fast autofocus for the decisive moment
The new α7 III is able to capture up to ten images per second at full resolution with continuous autofocus on the memory card. In total, the buffer is sufficient for up to 177 standard JPEG images, 89 compressed RAW images or 40 uncompressed RAW images. The High Speed mode is possible either with a mechanical shutter or absolutely silent. Even in Live View mode, continuous shooting at up to eight frames per second is possible with minimal delay in the viewfinder or on the LCD.

For even more convenience, all important camera functions can be adjusted at any time or even written to the memory card during image series. These include access to the "Fn" (Function) and "Menu" (Menu) menu buttons, image playback, and several other parameters-including image rating and other functions that facilitate image sorting on location.

In addition, under tungsten lighting, the α7 III can, if desired, automatically detect the frequency of lighting and select the shutter speed so that the light has no effect on the image result. This minimizes exposure or color deviations that can sometimes occur at the top and bottom of images taken at fast shutter speeds.

High-quality video in 4K
The new α7 III can do not only photo, but also video - in 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) across the full width of the full-frame image sensor. In video mode, the camera reads every single pixel - without pixel binning. As a result, it captures 2.4 times the amount of data required for 4K movies. The result is high-quality 4K footage with exceptional depth and extra detail.

For ambitious filmmakers, the α7 III can handle the HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) image profile. This guarantees an instant HDR workflow that can play back beautiful, realistic 4K HDR images on HDR (HLG) compatible TVs. S-Log2 and S-Log3 are a given for the new camera in video mode - as are Zebra function and Gamma Display Assist. In Full HD, it can also record four- and five-frame slow-motion footage at 120 frames per second and up to 100 Mbps.

Improvements in build, design, and customization options.
The new α7 III inherits many features from the α9 and α7R III: these include two media slots, one of which is for UHS-II SD memory cards. JPEGs can be stored on one, RAW shots on the other. Videos and photos can be recorded separately on both memory cards. But data backup, where all data is stored twice - on both cards - is also possible. With a new battery, the camera also shines in terms of runtime. With a CIPA standard of up to 710 shots with active monitor or 610 shots with active viewfinder per charge, it currently offers the longest battery life of all mirrorless cameras. The new Z-series NP-FZ100 battery from Sony has approximately 2.2 times the capacity of the W-series NP-FW50 battery used in the α7 II.

For even more clarity in the menus, up to 30 functions can be saved in "My Menu" for quick access. Photographers can also assign star ratings directly to their images via individual buttons to find good shots even faster for post-processing. In addition, the first three characters of all photo files can be edited. In total, the α7 III has 81 functions that can be assigned to eleven freely assignable buttons. As befits a model in this class, the camera is both dust and moisture resistant.

The α7 III features a high-resolution, high-contrast, fast-operation XGA OLED Tru-Finder with approximately 2.3 million dots for extremely precise, lifelike detail reproduction. Standard or High display settings are also available for both the viewfinder and monitor. Those who like can seamlessly transfer files to a smartphone, tablet, computer or FTP server via Wi-Fi. The USB Type-C SuperSpeed USB port (USB 3.1 Gen 1) also provides more power flexibility with cables and faster image data transfer for PC tethering shooting.

The α7 III also comes with Sony's new "Imaging Edge" software suite, which extends creative possibilities to the entire shooting process - from pre- to post-processing. "Imaging Edge" features three PC applications called "Remote," "Viewer," and "Edit," which can be downloaded for free and support live-view remote shooting and RAW development. In the latest version 1.1, data transfer works about ten percent faster for remote shooting from PC (PC tethering shooting). RAW image processing speed increases by about 65 percent.

Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 Di III RXD Sony E-mount

Excellent imaging performance
The optical construction of the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD features 13 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses and two LD (low dispersion) elements, as well as an XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element that has characteristics similar to a fluorite lens. The combination of these lenses effectively suppresses chromatic aberrations and other optical aberrations. The lens surfaces are coated with Tamron's BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating, which effectively suppresses reflections inside the lens when shooting backlight. Combined with the camera functions*, very high imaging performance is achieved across the entire focal length range, fully exploiting the potential of high-resolution sensors.

*Lens correction function must be activated.

Short focusing distance for expressive perspectives
The 17-28mm F/2.8 makes it possible to shoot even at close range. Because the closest focusing distance is shorter at wide-angle than at telephoto, photographers can open up new creative possibilities for images with dynamic perspective and expressive depth (close objects appear larger, distant objects appear smaller). At 17 mm, the extremely short closest focusing distance of 19 cm (as with the 28-75mm F/2.8) enables fascinating close-up shots at a magnification of 1:5.2; at 28 mm, the shortest focusing distance is 26 cm (magnification of 1:6).

Quiet autofocus with RXD technology
The autofocus system features a sensor that detects the current focus setting of the lens and an RXD stepping motor (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive). These ensure particularly high speed and precision during focusing, enabling the user to keep even dynamic objects continuously in focus. At the same time, the autofocus works so quietly that virtually no disturbing focusing noise is recorded during video recording. The compact RXD technology also contributes significantly to the unmatched handiness of the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.

Weather sealed construction and fluorine coating
The bayonet ring and other critical areas of the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD are sealed against moisture and splashing water. This makes it possible to shoot outdoors with the lens even in adverse weather conditions. The front lens is coated with a water- and grease-repellent fluorine coating, which ensures that the lens surface is very easy to clean and less susceptible to contamination, such as fingerprints or dirt splashes.

Sophisticated design and high-quality workmanship
Like the 28-75mm (model A036), the new 17-28mm (model A046) is designed with the Zoom ring at the front and the focus ring at the rear. This makes the operation of both lenses the same for the user. The design of the new lens is based on the characteristic concept of the high-quality Tamron lenses, which are characterized by a special sense of detail, meticulous workmanship and optimal shaping. The salient brand characteristics of the high-quality Tamron lenses include the bright gold ring and the intuitive operating concept.

Compatible with essential camera functions
The Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Zoom lens is compatible with many advanced features of mirrorless system cameras. These include:

• fast hybrid autofocus
• Eye detection AF
• Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
• integrated lens correction (vignetting, color fringing, distortion)
• Lens firmware update via the camera

Sony SEL 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 FE OSS
28-70mm Zoomlens with built-in image stabilization for 35mm format

• 35 mm shooting for E-mount cameras
• Versatile 28-70mm Zoom lens with F3.5-5.6 aperture
• Sharp and stable shooting with SteadyShot
• Precise details - Paired with a 35 mm E-mount compact camera, the SEL-2870 lens ensures high resolution.
• Versatile shooting options - The versatile 28-70 mm Zoom range allows shooting at longer distances and from a variety of angles.
• Brilliant photos with low aberrations - Three aspherical elements and an ED glass lens reduce aberrations and distortion for high-contrast images.
• Sharp handheld shots - Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting without a tripod, ensuring blur-free images.
• Ideal for portraits and landscapes - Medium F3.5-5.6 aperture allows higher resolution for wide-angle and telephoto shots even at maximum aperture.
• Shoot in any weather - For shooting in harsh weather conditions, critical areas of the lens body are sealed against dust and moisture.
• Smooth blur effects - A circular aperture with 7 blades creates natural blur or bokeh effects.
• Advanced optics for a compact design - Lightweight and compact optical design in a 295g body.