Capture Breathtaking Moments: Sony Alpha a7 III Digital Camera Bundle with 28-70mm Lens and Accessories Review
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| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Mirrorless |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Color | Black |
| Shooting Modes | Silent or continuous |
Description of Capture Breathtaking Moments: Sony Alpha a7 III Digital Camera Bundle with 28-70mm Lens and Accessories
Product Overview
Sony Alpha a7 III Digital Camera with 28-70mm Lens and Accessory Bundle
Key Characteristics
The Sony Alpha a7 III Digital Camera with 28-70mm Lens and Accessory Bundle offers a powerful and versatile photography solution. With its full-frame mirrorless design, this camera provides exceptional image quality and performance. The 28-70mm lens allows for a wide range of focal lengths, making it suitable for various shooting scenarios. Additionally, the bundle includes a Koah Shotgun Video Microphone for professional on-camera audio, a SanDisk Ultra 128GB SD Card for ample storage space...
Pros
- — Excellent image quality -Excellent autofocus -Excellent battery life - Ability to shoot 4K - No overheating in 4K (firmware 3.1) —Weatherproof - Burst speed and large buffer — Fairly wide DD -Easy synchronization with smartphone - I would like to separately note the AF for the eyes of people and animals -Good work at high ISO, in JPEG you can shoot up to 25600 and upload it to social networks without processing (not suitable for printing) — At the time of purchase (2022) the complete absence of compeors.
Cons
- —Despite the video in 4K, it shoots only in 8bit 4:2:0, which limits the possibility of adequate painting in post-processing (this is not critical for me) -Matrix dust like a good vacuum cleaner - The stabilizer will not replace the steadicam, although it works well in the photo —For those who take the camera for the first time, the menu will seem like a labyrinth of the Minotaur
Pros
- 1. Full frame and a small 24 megapixel matrix, hence a large dynamic range and an exorbitant ISO level. 2. Working ISO without processing (subjectively) - 3200. With processing in LR, photos with iso more than 10000 look normal. 3. 3 years warranty. 4. You can charge the camera from a regular phone charger. The battery is very large and it lasts for all conceivable situations for a day (not video). 5. This is a whale, it is not huge, moderately tight and it is not a pity if it falls. For a whale will do. If you only think about the carcass - see the cost of lenses (30 - 100 tr). 6. All mirrorless features: auto focus, eye auto focus, focus by poking into the touch screen. 7. Folding screen, though only down. 8. This is a mirrorless camera and it has 600 or so focal points. Wherever you poke on the screen, even in the farthest corner, it will focus there. 9. Dimensions are not like those of mammoths - SLRs. Such a device is the most suitable for traveling and events, no bags are needed, hung it on your shoulder and go. 10. There is silent shooting (but no flash) for places where shutter noise is inappropriate. 11. Can be controlled from a smartphone. I set it and, sitting among everyone, I see on the smartphone what is in the frame and press the shutter button on the smart. You can transfer photos to a smartphone without additional wires and devices. Easy to connect via NFC. 12. The ability to set almost all buttons and wheels to their own functions. 13. Two slots for memory cards. Shooting security, the amount of footage. (The Z6 has one slot and this is a clear advantage for Sony). 14. Very detailed menu, you can even create your own menu. But in order to understand the menu and the device as a whole, you need to download the manual from the Sony website. You can not intuitively understand a complex technique, this is not a soap dish. The "descent" button can be pressed without instructions. 15. There are interval shooting, adjustable interval and number of photos. 16. TTL. When the flash is up, there is an electronic flash compensation. I put it on the joystick, it is very convenient to immediately correct it according to the histogram.
Cons
- Only flaw 1 influences the purchase decision, the rest are just flaws. 1. Price. Expensive for an amateur. Camera + fast V90 level card + external flash = about 200 thousand. It is not the fault of the camera that the dollar is such and the country is poor, but few amateurs can buy such a device. 2. There is no built-in flash, you need to buy more. And hang and charge. It is not always comfortable for an amateur. We must remember this, this is the price for quality. 3. There is no possibility in intelligent mode to limit the maximum ISO. You have to switch to P mode. When you let someone take a picture of yourself, the ability to poke buttons in P mode is evil. 4. Personally, for me, left-handed, the exposure compensation wheel is uncomfortable, tight, uncomfortable and unnecessary (up to -3 in total, and electronically up to -5). 5. It is difficult to move the screen away from the body, there is nothing to catch on. 6. Not enough for a pure travel lens; 28-105 would be ideal. 7. You can not put the "delete" function in "my menu" to delete a folder with old photos. 8. If you are wearing sunglasses, then the screen is completely invisible, it is completely black (some kind of polarizing effect). When traveling, taking off and putting on glasses is an inconvenience. 9. There was no hole for the cord on the lens cover to tie it to the photo camera, so as not to lose it or put it in your pocket. Solved by buying a lid with a hole.
Pros
- 1. Size and weight, especially with a fix of 35 2.8, becomes a "pocket full frame" 2. Photo quality in low light, 8000 iso - normal result 3. Autofocus on eyes, even cats and dogs 4. Stabilization of any lenses, in the submenu there is a choice of focal length 5. Compatible with any optics through adapters, I myself have a Sigma MC11 adapter, it is good friends with Kenon 6. The number of compatible optics, now I want to buy Tamron 28-75 / 2.8 to replace the whale . so it's cheaper than the original Sony 24-70 / 4, and there are also sigma fixes . 7. Work from an external battery, the battery is certainly large and lasts all day, but still, sometimes you have to shoot a lot, and when you have a battery for your phone at hand, there is no panic that the battery will run out and that's it. Of course, it is decided by buying a second battery, but it also needs to be charged somewhere, but here it’s just a cable to the camera and that’s it.
Cons
- 1. The menu is filled with a lot of functions that are strangely called (level of output for focus picking, etc.) is treated by translation into English 2. The display feels cheap 3. The battery takes a long time to charge via Micro USB and quickly drains the Power Bank
Pros
- 1. Compactness and less weight compared to a SLR camera (for me this was decisive) 2. Good long-lasting battery. Charged by powerbank, you can shoot while charging. 3. Focus on the eyes. Focus is generally very accurate and fast (but not with a kit lens!) 4. Stabilization is good. If you freeze (and it’s better to rest your shoulder against the wall) with your hands, a shutter speed of 1/5 is possible without stirring. Previously, on the A77m2 it was possible only with 1/15. 5. Shooting in low light is his forte! ISO up to 4000 does not need to be corrected by the editor at all. 6. Huge dynamic range! Compared to the previous A77m2.
Cons
- 1. kit lens sel 28-70/3.5-5.6. Right now - NO. If you think to take not a bodysuit, but with a whale, well, so that for the first time it was (as I thought) - NO. Very dark, very slow. It's good that on a well-known site it can be sold for the same money (well, almost) as the difference between a bodysuit and a whale. 2. The focus illumination lamp is not well located, it is not blocked by the largest whale lens. With a sel35f28z lens - normal. 3. Faceless connector covers at the end - what prevented them from putting identification marks on them? Where is usb, where is hdmi, where is that . It's generally strange with covers - the cover of the memory card compartment closes itself, the battery cover must be closed. The feeling that different parts of the case were invented by different engineers. Actually, it's nitpicking. 4. Faded screen. Nothing is visible in the sun. It is not always possible to view the viewfinder in turn, for example, from the bottom or from the top. I just want to transplant the screen from some Chinese phone.
Pros
- 1) fast focus and fast operation 2) stub in the carcass 3) 2nd cards 4) capacious battery 5) excellent weight distribution 6) convenient operation 7) 4k video
Cons
- There are still shortcomings from the first a7: 1) acid colors, especially green 2) kosyachny autofocus, always focuses where it is not necessary))) 3) a stupid menu, although it has become better, but still work and work))))
Pros
- An excellent camera and, in my opinion, there are no adequate competitors for it on the market at this time! Compared to the fuj that was before this camera, we became friends with Sonya very quickly! The camera has great ergonomics! Convenient setting of custom buttons for photo and video modes! Sooo convenient! + Setting 12 items on the Fn button + customizing your menu! Everything is logical, simple and clear! The camera is nice to hold in your hand. She is comfortable to use. I was pleased with the work with high ISO values. No noise at all at 8000. AT 20.000 the picture without flash is the same as I got on the fujifilm xt-20 + 16-55 2/8 at 1600. The quality of the picture both in photo and in video mode is very pleasant! Autofocus is the bomb! Mega fast and always on target! On canon, I'm used to single-frame focusing on the center point, because. otherwise the system often missed. Immediately, I finally realized all the advantages of tracking autofocus and autofocus on the eyes! Very pleased with the various assistants for shooting videos and they are really helpers, and not like in fuji - for show. Here, without stopping the recording, I can zoom in on the image and control how much it is in focus, check the focus by focus peaking and adjust it, quickly focus on the center point, and generally set autofocus and not worry about the fact that the object I get is not clear. When you turn on H +, the rate of fire at the fotik is like a burst from a machine gun! I will not say that I am a fan of watering at such a speed, but sometimes this rate of fire is very much needed! It's like overtaking on the highway. The swivel display for me as a nice addition is sometimes very useful. I was very surprised that even with a kit lens I could get a good enough picture! I did not get such a result with a fuji with a lens for almost 70 thousand. 7m3 batteries are really very tenacious! As a rule, after shooting there is still a charge. Ability to connect PowerBank. In general, the impressions of the camera are extremely pleasant!
Cons
- - long battery charging ~ 4-4.5 hours. - no charger included - had a not so good experience with fast overheating when shooting continuously in 4K - when changing the lens, there is a high probability of light dust getting directly onto the matrix
Pros
- For this money there are no analogues. I use for video, so: ISO 8000 is normal, working. Shoots 4k without whining that it's hot or cold. Stabilization is good. I don't know why no one is praising the gimbal, but I shoot video handheld at 180mm without too much trouble.
Cons
- Low bitrate in 4k - 100Mbps is not enough . The range could be wider . In principle, there are no significant shortcomings, since there are simply no analogues for this money. There is nothing to take for videography, and therefore there is nothing to compare with, and therefore no complaints can be downloaded.
Pros
- The speed of the camera, autofocus, the operation of the stabilizer, autonomy, the quantity and overall quality of everything that is collected in the camera.
Cons
- Pricing. The average cost of a camera is 150 with the subsequent purchase of lenses, where the unit cost is in the range of 60-160 - very expensive. Especially for an amateur. Some troubles with the menu, but this is overcome by studying and reading manuals as you use it.
Pros
- autofocus eye tracking focus Working ISOs Battery 2 memory cards 4k video without overheating
Cons
- I would like to write what the price is, but there are simply no alternatives for this money
Pros
- beautiful thing
Cons
- functionality
Pros
- fingers crossed
Cons
- sad packaging
Pros
- The best in its niche
Cons
- I will add it later
Pros
- Great price
Cons
- Big and bulky
