Sony Alpha a7R III review
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- Mirrorless
The Sony Alpha a7R III is Sony's latest attempt at a high-end, full frame mirrorless camera and an update to the a7R II. With some impressive claims about image quality and shutter speed, we put this latest model to the test to see how it compares with rival cameras. Read our extensive review to find out if we deem this camera a Best Buy or not.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great for?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
General
- Battery typeLithium ion rechargeable battery, custom size
- Width 138 cm
- Height96 cm
- Depth 75 cm
- Tested Lens85mm (FE)
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