Sony a7 III Full Frame Camera Review - It's that Good!

Lisa Gade, technology reviewer by day and avid photographer by night, reviews Sony’s new entry level full frame mirrorless camera, the a7 III. This is a third generation product, and it finally realizes Sony’s vision for an extremely capable yet relatively affordable (by full frame 35mm standards) dSLR competitor with a BSI 24MP Sony sensor, impressive auto-focus with face and eye detection, 10 fps continuous shooting and excellent low light performance. The camera can also shoot oversampled 4K video up to 30 fps (this video was shot using our usual Sony a6300, but we switch to the a7 III in one section so you can see how it compares). Lisa took all the photos used in this video, and they’re a mix of out of camera JPEGs and processed uncompressed RAW files using Photoshop CC 2018.
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[@MCOGroupNews]

I'm not a photographer nor do I use fancy cameras like this, but I'm still watching because Lisa is awesome :D

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SHE POST, I WATCH.. I HAVE SIMPLE LIFE.. JUST LIKE ANOTHER GUY BELOW ME...

[@ManishSingh-dj3ds]

howz u doing man?

[@SIOrlove1]

Lisa, what about 3 years later? Would you still recommend this camera at $2,000 USD? It would be a pretty huge upgrade for me as I'd be moving on from the Sony A6000. I only have the A6000 kit lenses, so I know I would have to get some full frame lenses as well. I'm seriously thinking about spending the $ to get a proper full frame and a couple of prime lenses, but I don;t know if this is the camera for me just yet. I do however like the price.

[@PrimeRsoul]

That shirt!!! 10/10!!!

[@monicahardwick4165]

adudenamedDave I thought the same thing cool shirt...lol

[@rachelleong9426]

Great advice Lisa! especially on the megapixels. Thank you

[@benjaminthompson1533]

I'm not a photographer but I really wanna get a nice camera for personal use, I've watched some reviews about and this camera and I'm starting to like it. is it a good choice for me?

[@radioactivecat]

Great review! My A7III arrived this past Monday and I was able to use it at a poorly lit event where flash wasn’t allowed and it performed great.

[@jeffrey3498]

Hey Lisa, if you've done all your research you'll inevitably end up at the Sony A7iii or one of the variants. I actually considered the Canon 6d Mii and almost pulled the trigger (egads!!!). Then the Fuji lineup had me seduced with all the glorious dials and the jpegs with their film stock secret sauce. I just hadn't done enought research. When I finally focused in on the Sony A7iii everything became clear and I realized that for the discerning photographer there really is no competition to the Sony. Just look how you beam just holding it 😁👍.

[@ChadChristian]

Excellent camera for the price and cannot be beat right now.

[@danielgmur6486]

4 Months later, camera out of stock after Canikon releases. Price also up (at least at my retailer) that is how good it is.

[@frederickmiller5492]

If this camera had a flip out screen - I'd have already purchased it....I need a camera for making "how to" videos and need to see what I'm filming.....

[@brijeshchandrakar]

Life goals. Become rich and buy the flagship Sony mirrorless.

[@nathancall404]

Chandrakar Brijesh same here

[@sulev111]

I sold my kidney. Living on the edge :)

[@Loachie90]

Ail'enduril That means you can’t buy any more flagships

[@sulev111]

I'll earn my kidney back with the A7-III. Master Photographer.

[@Loachie90]

Ail'enduril A synthetic kidney costs a lot more than that

[@alanbio]

You should really do more camera reviews, I had a hard time finding good detailed reviews before buying my DSLR. Congrats on the awesome work, even though it is always expected. Btw, I loved your t-shirt! 😊

[@tronknows4182]

3-4 weeks of research. Nice 👽

[@Cathandroo]

Hi Lisa, you have done an incredible job reviewing the A7 iii. I've been following and enjoying camera reviews since the very beginning of digital cameras and honestly rate your review as amongst the best around. Very welldone.

[@newfguy1826]

great job, as always

[@gameshoes]

Sony's latest generation of cameras have been really impressive. The major upgrade is the battery. I can't believe that they used such a small battery for two generation of bodies.

[@nikos-giorgos]

10:32 Sony named the battery of their A7iii , "Fz1000"! Now Panasonic should name the battery of their Fz1000, "A7iii", that would be awesome!

[@luisgs1853]

Nice camera

[@JamesWHurst]

A most excellent video (and review): I appreciate how you present quickly, wasting zero time -- yet you speak with great clarity. Love it.

[@davelospinoso9022]

Just purchased this camera as a step up from the a6000... It doesn't have panoramic mode or sony appstore... Other than that, with the lenses I've used so far, this camera is BEAST and the AF is best I've ever seen

[@davelospinoso9022]

moo how do I make a panoramic without the camera doing it for me?

[@jackinBflat]

You can take multiple pics and merge them using photoshop or similar software.

[@richardpcrowe]

Great review... I love the A7iii - especially after the firmware upgrade allowing animal Eye-AF....

[@maxdondada]

I love your videos Lisa, excellent review

[@mobiletechreview]

Thanks!

[@adelyousif8374]

Hello Why the explanation is not slower, we benefit from your explanation. Thank you

[@PhilT993]

Very good review, Lisa. I am still waiting for my A7iii to arrive. I have already bought an aftermarket external dual battery charger for $18. I also have the Sigma MC-11 adaptor for Canon EF Lenses to Sony E-Mount. It reportedly does a very good job with autofocus. It is currently selling for only $149US at B&H.

[@Gooddog1]

Wow that is good to know, I have a Canon EF 50 mm that I kept when I sold my Canon DSLR, I was thinking about selling it did not know you could use it on this camera which I don't own, but considering it in the future.

[@RaytheReviewer]

Hello,at night,when using a 50mm at f/1.8,with aperture speed at 1/5th of a second and a ISO at 1000,when looking at the night sky through the EVF on the A7 III,should I see purplish/reddish "noise" in the darkness while trying to see the stars? Thanks! Ray

[@elvinlewis4233]

Staying with my mini dslr, (Nikon D5600) until Sony, or Nikon capitulates, and gives a freakin' touch, flippy screen, on their flagship. I can't really upgrade, without giving up that feature, unless I go outside of Nikon and Sony, and I don't want to buy into another eco system.

[@nelsono4315]

thank you for the fine review. I just got this camera and am looking forward to using it. I'm mostly a Canon user but I do have a Nikon D810 as well. I have the Sigma adapter for Canon so I'll be using my Canon glass for now

[@mordakoAT]

Articulate, knowledgeable, you get people up to speed, you seem to know how to have fun, and you like to get out, what's not to like? As great as this video is, one thing you touch on, but don't get into much in this video, is switching from accessing the media captured on the A 7 3 to its webcam feature, and back. Both processes are relatively simple to make happen, but it's not so straightforward with how to get either function set up, and both have become essential for digital cameras, and Sony hasn't really provided a great, easy solution for how to switch from one to the other, let alone simply making the media accessible when the camera is used as a webcam.

[@CallMeChato]

Is that a Soviet lav?

[@chosenideahandle]

Always the best remarks Peter.

[@msab4883]

I’ll sell my Nikon D7000 and a kidney at the black market to get this Camera 🤫prey for me

[@darkshaman7087]

I was just about to buy one but I heard to many bad reviews as the shutter stops working after a while so I will go for a Nikon instead, but that Sony camera does take some great photos and is better than most cameras but it’s so off putting by so many bad reviews

[@peterholman6071]

Above iso 800 the a7iii is iso-invarient. It is not more noisey with higher iso values.

[@zekirami]

Great vedio .somebody on youtube say iphone is better than this camera and somebody say samsung note 9 bettet than this csmera and one of them say oppo phone is better is that true or they fake becuase if smart phone better than this camer mean this camera really bad

[@SideHustleInspiration]

I'm interested in the A7 III & the A7 III 4k. I don't know the difference.

[@jyddentz]

She knows her stuff. I am impressed

[@jyddentz]

She knows her stuff. I am impressed

[@PrakashRamaswamy]

After the sensory overload of watching typical KZbin reviewers 🥴, when one desperately needs an antidote😌, there's always Lisa and her no bgm, no b-roll, no bs, straight talk reviews.👌 All one can say is... Thank you.👍 May you reach the million subscriber mark soon, since you absolutely deserve it.💐

[@TWCHHK]

By far the best review of the Sony A7iii on YT. I currently have the A6300 and was thinking of upgrading. You helped a lot in making up a decision! BTW: Great shirt!

[@JohnFergusonDEALBH]

Why is she saying things about the A7RIII while holding the A7S not exactly affecting the quality of the review but just saying

[@MikkoHaavisto1]

I have an A7R ii and I though the 42 mp is just going to make processing more demanding, but having used it for a couple of months every day I'd say I couldn't switch to 24 mp again. I crop really far into the frame often. instagram: mikkohaavisto1

[@ktyronemoore]

Man your work is really good what is your main camera

[@muleyg]

What's the difference between A7 III ILCE7M3K/B and ILCE7M3/B as sold on Amazon?

[@V_Dubya]

AAAAH! I'm just about to ditch Fuji and go for Sony but now Canon sites are saying a Canon FF mirrorless is on the way. I always used to shoot Canon but they didn't keep up with the times.. Will it be good enough? I'm done with Fuji. I've been buying their gear ever since the original X100 and X-T1 but i just miss focus on too many shots. Come on Canon, come through with the goods or I'll be just another switcher to Sony.....

[@anthonymaurice187]

Great review! There were a few missteps however. There is in fact an after market Z battery available via Amazon (by Wasabi). The Sony retails for $70 while the Wasabi retails for $49. And you don't have to spend $400 on an adaptor to get AF and Eye AF. The Sigma Mc-11 does both for about $200 (used). You can also get that on Amazon. You'd be hard pressed to find the difference in autofocus speeds with the MC-11 compared to native lenses. More specifically with newer lenses. Older lenses, debatable. This is specifically talking to Canon. Nikon doesn't fair as well with adaptors due to the way their lenses focus.

[@alymary5661]

Really nice review, with a lot of sample pictures vs reading a spec sheet as others do. Subscribed! I was researching for a telephoto lens for my a6300 (had the 55-210 but sold it as I did not fancy it). I am torned between the 70-300 and the 70-200f4, I know the differences -constant aperture and internal zoom, etc vs a 100mm extra reach; not sure how they are performing in real life, I understand they are about the same in sharpness and overall performance; I've seen you have used the 70-300 and got good results, I think I will go with that for wildlife casual shooting (it is a hobby and not for professional use, as I would go for 100-400 with the 1.4x extender, but oh well, it is out of my budget). But now I am thinking that I should get also the FF A7III..oh gosh, another 2k...but probably it will be a better pair for this lens than the a6300 in terms of the picture quality, not to speak of the lens body ratio. What's your opinion on that? Thanks, keep up the good work!cheers

[@m4nc1n1]

Just bought the Nikon Z6 and i love it. Upgraded (but still have it) from the Canon 80D

[@doplinger1]

I didn’t have you pegged as a photographer, so I wasn’t expecting much more than a repeat of all the specs. Great job, I just picked one up myself, huge jump even from the a7ii, which I had.

[@XSpImmaLion]

C'mon Lisa, don't make me regret even more not snagging one of those for myself on the recent trip to Japan... xD Honestly though, even if it is cheaper than professional grade cameras, I still couldn't justify buying one... because I'm not actively using a standalone camera for anything right now. I might regret it if I get a job that requires one, but there were other priorities on the trip, so there's that. My poor abandoned Canon T2i and glasses will tell you. :P But yes, I'd definitely recommend at least testing one of those beasts (which I could in stores) for those who are looking for alternatives, or looking into entering the world of photography. Very good entry level option, not because it's dirty cheap, but because of how much it offers for the money. I'm not too sure I'd recommend for people going on trips wanting to get only family photos and whatnot though... of course, a camera like that takes waaaaaay better photos than even the best of smartphone cameras, which are taking great shots by themselves these days, but you gotta consider workflow, management, care and all those things that you usually don't consider when taking simple smartphone snaps. It's part of the reason why I ended up not buying the Sony... I was traveling with another 7 family members and simply did not have the time required for backup, editing and even taking time for better shots. It was rushed, I had to plan and pay attention on the family and not on taking photos. If I was going by myself then I'd definitely have gotten one. Be aware though, it's not going to be "only" 2000 bucks. This is why I ended up saving the money for other stuff. I know enough of photography and of myself as a photographer that I'd be looking more towards some 4 grant or more because lenses, a grip, class 10 sd cards, a good case, etc. Still... it really is an incredible camera. Took everyone by surprise too, it's been quite a very long time since I've seen such a consensus on how good a deal one camera is...

[@bulletsie]

Such a Joy to see somebody know what they are talking about across a wide variety of tech and offer fantastic balanced reviews. Its a refreshing change from all the other gobshites that tend to talk crap and waffle on about nothing and dragging video's out. Lisa your awesome!

[@JonBushell]

I think these are great and i also think canon and Nikon nerds don’t necessarily want improvements. I think they have a certain amount of comfort without spec improvements.

[@Gooddog1]

Hello Lisa, I know you shoot mostly stills at least in this video it was not mentioned, have you heard if Sony fixed their rolling shutter or lag issue on this camera? Thanks I enjoyed this review.

[@Asif-ISB]

If Sony upgrade the touch screen like Nikon Z and Canon EOSR, it would be a great option to consider

[@CarlosCastillo-ud6dl]

Great shirt. Awesome video.

[@Cid_Coletti]

Nice. I just so happen to be watching this on 3/14, international Pi day!

[@ashleesayles2032]

I’ve been shooting with this camera for a couple of weeks now - it’s awesome! I still have frustrations with Sony’s menu and lack of native lenses (Sigma and Tamron are releasing options soon) but overall, I’m loving the versatility the A73 offers. It’s also the first camera I’ve ever purchased brand new; I have no regrets! Nice review, Lisa!

[@edrakel]

Hi Lisa, great video. Before I purchase this camera I was wondering if it comes with the open memories tweak in order to remove the 30 minute record limit. Thanks

[@anulearntech]

Nice review, but the video seems to be overprocessed and caught my attention. The blacks seem to overwhelm and are spread over too much eliminating details in darker shadow regions.

[@PiotrMic]

This was probably asked like a zillion times but.. Lisa, where do you get your t shirts??

[@BostonHooligan08]

A7iii for $2,000 or A7Riii for $2,800?

[@Lizerator]

New to your reviews, great job

[@aneeshprasobhan]

why do they cost a kidney tho :(

[@geebonzo]

The sales seem to be off the charts. I just don’t know how many amateurs really make that many prints. Then it’s a question of whether the crop frame cameras are good enough. But this camera has been a lot of fun to watch. Wasn’t there a time when super high resolution painting realism was the norm and then everyone went to impressionism? This is sort of a look.

[@ronin550]

Welcome to the dark side!!! I love my A7 it still does work..and my a6000...Nice review!

[@DanCThorpe]

Just a note, the Sigma MC11 can handle auto focus and works with Canon glass.

[@bwebmasta1]

Lisa, great video. I am looking at getting this one as an addition to my Nikon 7500. Subbed. I want that pie shirt!

[@yazid222]

For lenses, there is also Sigma with a new line of primes designed specificaly for Sony cameras.

[@RozelyLindim]

great job sony for producing something really awesome performance product with such a low price compared to competitors.

[@mhughesuk1]

Brilliant review... just picked mine up today...

[@DeusExAstra]

I bought one. Excellent camera. Beats others that are 2x the price.

[@lucasmartherus9646]

buy the charger form another company ($20 tops)

[@markshirley01]

Hi - can you back your video up with the second slot.

[@flyingnematode]

I love that shirt! And i am really torn if i should shift from nikon to sony

[@Mamo878]

+Aiko Do it.

[@billkigathi3492]

Do it!

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

It Do!

[@longjohn2404]

Di ot!

[@captainkanji1]

I’d consider getting one if Sony could figure out its color science.

[@joefilter2923]

The audio is too low for most smartphones ! I’m sure you have the headroom to help us out...

[@DanielConstant00]

should i sell my nikon d750 since its getting pretty old?

[@gedjpeg]

Damn, thats a big ass lav mic

[@billkigathi3492]

Lisa, your photography shines 😉👍 awesome review🙌 now to save for those lenses 😭

[@dongee6351]

Thanks for a good, to the point factual, review.... excellent.

[@rizkyp]

swithing camera brand is not that simple especially if are already deep into that system and used to the workflow.

[@joedemstyletv196]

Thanks for this review just confirmined that 24mp is enough for prints

[@sam9482]

Great review! Definitely gonna think about getting this camera 😃

[@nvc.]

WOW... Pictures look so beautifull.. dam...

[@cailarchitectatopks]

You need to give your speech a break once a while. It will be easier for the listeners.

[@jaymeez]

Where do you get your prints done? Are they expensive?

[@muzammelhaquemukul7089]

Sony is really doing well with mirrorless cameras. Thank you for covering it.

[@thebarbellboi]

the most wholesome channel of all time. instant sub.

[@veloway]

One of the best reviews I've seen. This was the first time I've seen one of Lisa's reviews and I am excited to try more.

[@sunj_av]

Great review. How did you edit the raw files in lightroom?

[@natashanicole7408]

Lovely review. I always love watching your videos.

[@mimoreque1805]

I love your reviews. Thank you. Greetings from México.

[@Tigerex966]

the panasonic gh5 needs this autofocus system

[@kadoc1979]

Take a breath lol

[@LOYALISTGOVAN]

Best review of this camera iv seen, brilliant

[@Gezzaman14]

Amazing review as always. Love your channel

[@tomoquads3975]

i have full respect to you when it comes to reviewing pc and macs but for dslr you are just not experienced enough to give good reviews

[@LilBrujoFH18]

I HOPE U CAN DO MORE CAMARA REVIEWS IN THE FUTURE

[@qusayquraishi1607]

You are so nice 👍

[@FelipeFigueroaG]

Nice lens collection Lisa ;)

[@mobiletechreview]

I've enrolled myself in the "lens a year" club. That's about all I can afford at Sony prices LOL.

[@juzbuz]

Hi Lisa, nice and good detail with Sony A73 review. While you have invested those good lens-a-year, any plan showcasing lens letting lights to A73 sensors comparing with similar range of prime or zoom lens from other make either with metabone or none costly one? Honestly, this is not price so "affordable" for Nikon D300 owner here using 18-200 mm.

[@ruchirsajwan]

Love your shirt

[@FeywildHaven]

I love it when you review cameras! I hope to see you review more!