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Sony - Refurbished Excellent - Alpha 7 III Mirrorless 4K Video Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(95 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 95 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Sony - Refurbished Excellent - Alpha 7 III Mirrorless 4K Video Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just two things I would like to change
on November 26, 2018
Posted by: martinhm
Gender:Male
This is a great camera! I was looking for a successor for my Canon EOS 5D II and so far I'm very happy with this camera (thanks to the Sigma MC-11 which allows me to keep using my Canon lenses that I've collected over many years). I use it mainly for still photography and when the situation allows for it I prefer a "down tempo" shooting style where I take the time to adjust the aperture, focus, and exposure manually. I'll not list the pros and cons. You probably already know them but I'll mention two things I hope Sony will change in a firmware update.
1) Few aspect ratios. It is only possible to choose 3:2 and 16:9. Where is square, 5:4 and 4:3, etc.? In such a feature-rich camera it sounds to me almost like an oversight not to include them.
2) Aperture preview and focus zoom do not get along. From Canon EOS cameras I'm used to having a dedicated DOF-preview button. This camera does not have one but you can assign the feature Aperture Preview to one of the C-buttons which will do the same. This is nice for seeing how the photo will look if you don't shoot with the lens wide open. Another feature I really like is the focus zoom function that allows me to zoom in and see exactly where the focus is. Unfortunately, these two functions do not work together. If I zoom in to an area to check the focus and press Aperture Preview the zoom function exits. I often use a manual 35mm Voigtlander lens (with a Leica mount attached to an adapter) so with that lens it's not a problem because I can control the aperture with the mechanical aperture ring on the lens. But it is ironic that I actually prefer a fully manual lens for my shooting style over one with a native mount that integrates with the camera's electronics.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Sheila P
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Have been very happy with it overall, so far. The A7III is my primary wedding camera, with an A6300 as my back up. (Also have a second A6300 converted to infrared.) The main reason for updating my camera equipment was the Eye AF. My previous equipment had a marked tendency to lock autofocus on a high contrast background, rather than on people's faces. Obviously, for a portrait and wedding photographer, this was problematic at times, and potentially disastrous. Having Sony's eye tracking AF is an amazing improvement, to be sure. I do wish the A7III did not require the extra pushing of a button to engage the feature. That is one thing that is a bit of a disappointment, and actually the ONLY fault I have with this terrific camera. The focus is SO FAST, and the high ISO capability is nothing short of amazing. The compact body is still substantial, feels solid in the hand, but not bulky. I love the tilt screen and have used it multiple times to shoot a group of people on the dance floor from overhead. For sports shooters, the high ISO capability allows you to use faster shutter speeds to get the fast action shots, and the subject tracking does very well there, too. The menus can be a bit intimidating as they are so in-depth, but necessary in order for the camera to have such immense capability for customization.
Perhaps Sony will do a software update at some point, so that the Eye AF can be engaged all the time? We can hope! And then this camera would be absolutely PERFECT. It's pretty close now!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: david1956
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I took these photos in January of the eclipse and my hometown
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
The perfect beginner
on April 12, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
Everything is good, but should have small app like previous, more touchscreen and monitor can flip 180 degree.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Video auto gain control
on May 2, 2019
Posted by: Mantarraya
Gender:Male
For photos it's ok but for indoor real video NO!
1.- In low lights. If you see the low Lights clips indoor recorded (650 iso and firmware 2) from Sony A7III in Sony Catalyst Browser software, in the information of camera master gain adjustment set gain from +9 Db to +33Db (with any control of this setting) generate much noise in dark sites.
You Know how set Gain to 0 for video?
2.- With tungsten or other houses lights, has a heavy Banding and flickering on video and can't reduce by shutter speed, if I work PAL at 25 is worst.
Any other model, like a9 or a7RIII, it's is fixed that?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Camera! Would like a few improvements...
on October 21, 2019
Posted by: Intoski
Gender:Male
I've had this camera since it was released. It is wonderful in so many ways (autofocus, dynamic range, etc.), with two issues, and one request:
1. The camera sometimes stops to tell me that an accessory is not compatible. I believe this is related to the overly complex multi-function hot-shoe. This interface should be more robust.
2. Menus are not great - but tolerable due to the available customizations and menus.
3. Request: I am very happy with 24mp for almost all of my work. I would, however, really love to have pixel-shift high resolution mode. This would allow me to use the feature when needed without having crazy huge files for everything else. My main interest is to eliminate color moire, which is good, but not perfect.
To recap, I love the camera for lots of reasons, but would like these few things improved.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, October 23, 2019
Hi, Intoski!
We appreciate your detailed feedback. We will forward your concerns to the relevant team. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Vincent
We appreciate your detailed feedback. We will forward your concerns to the relevant team. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Vincent
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Customer Rating
5
Great camera for a mid-level professional
on February 3, 2020
Posted by: khossain
Gender:Male
I bought this camera at the beginning of September 2019 and I paired it with a Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens. What a great match and a decision I made. I simply love the camera and how it handles. It also fits perfectly in my hands when I am shooting. I still love my Canon cameras but Sony definitely has the edge and far advanced when it comes to mirrorless cameras. Only negative thing I do not like is how the charging location of the camera and how it dangles from the body when charging.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support , February 27, 2020
Hi khossain,
We're glad that you like our product! We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Thanks!
~Earl
We're glad that you like our product! We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Thanks!
~Earl
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Camera for Intermediate Photographers
on February 9, 2020
Posted by: dan0513
Gender:Male
I upgraded to this camera about 8 months ago. Before I was very much a beginner using an entry level Nikon. I wanted to upgrade to take my photography to the next level as my skill level increased and this camera provided the most bang for my money without spending a lot of $$$ on professional level cameras. This camera is extremely easy to use. The menu and buttons were a little difficult to navigate at first but I attribute that to my lack of experience combined with the switch from Nikon DSLR to a Sony full frame mirrorless camera. After a about two weeks I was able to figure everything out. I recommend pairing this camera body with the Sony FE 24mm f1.4 GM and the Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, February 10, 2020
Hi dan0513!
Thanks for the cool review! We're glad that you're having an enjoyable experience with our camera.Thanks for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Sam
Thanks for the cool review! We're glad that you're having an enjoyable experience with our camera.Thanks for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Sam
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