Sony A7SIII = $3500, 10-bit 4K120p internal, 16-bit 4K60p RAW out

[ahalpert]

"Apparently S-Cinetone which was introduced with the FX9, is sort of available on the a7S III, but it is isn’t actually called S-Cinetone. I will have to look into this more dor a definitive answer...

When shooting video with the a7S III you can also activate Active digital stabilization which uses a gyro sensor to record metadata. This metadata can then be used in post to correct images. this looks to be the same system that is used in the FX9."

[ahalpert]

Do they just say "coming soon" or did B&H give you an actual window on when to expect it?

"Delivery Estimate Pending

Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) SOA7S3
New Item - Coming Soon QTY: 1 Price: $3,498.00 $3,498.00
Your order will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis."

[Clermond]

As it's obvious a 99% video camera I wonder why Sony stuck to the DSLR body design?

[scorsesefan]

As it's obvious a 99% video camera I wonder why Sony stuck to the DSLR body design?

This is why I probably won't buy in. Great specs, but not a big fan of DSLR form factor...

[ahalpert]

As it's obvious a 99% video camera I wonder why Sony stuck to the DSLR body design?

Design inertia? Economy of scale in production? Marketing deception?

[David Saraceno]

Do they just say "coming soon" or did B&H give you an actual window on when to expect it?

September 24th is the shipping day.

Expected availability - shipping will begin Thu Sep 24

[DLD]

The Sony Alpha Rumors pretty much scrambled together every review posted. So, let's give him credit for all the hard work.

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/

And, the early reviews off the preproduction cameras are basically what I expected last night - solid, dependable, good in everything but not cutting edge, except for the low light performance. The AF is great too. No announcements on the external recorders so far.

[ahalpert]

The Sony Alpha Rumors pretty much scrambled together every review posted. So, let's give him credit for all the hard work.

https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/

And, the early reviews off the preproduction cameras are basically what I expected last night - solid, dependable, good in everything but not cutting edge, except for the low light performance. The AF is great too. No announcements on the external recorders so far.

I dont have time to dive in till later - what's the word on real time 4k 60p recording limits?

[Bassman2003]

That is what I think as well about the body design. For my uses, I would heavily consider this camera if it were 24MPX or less costly. I could live with the less light gathering if they could deal with the heat. The 12MPX takes it out of the running for a stills system, so that leaves the camera to compete against video only alternatives. The lenses are expensive, so the entire system cost needs to be factored in. If this was a stills candidate then that cost would not be an issue.

Overall I think they knocked it out of the park for its intended design. I agree with Dan, great to see the options we have wanted over the years.

[Tom Roper]

R5: 8K
A7SIII: 4K external raw
P6K: released first, lands in the middle