Learn & Explore Series Episode 63
"What You Should Know About the Sony A7, A7R and A7S Full-Frame Cameras"
Did You Know?
The Sony A7 is the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens full-frame camera with a body less than half the size and weight of other full-frame DSLRs (as of October 2013).
Did You Know?
The Sony A7R’s Wi-Fi and near field communication (NFR) capabilities make it easy to transfer images to Android smartphones and tablets without the use of a cord.
Did You Know?
Because of the larger pixels on the Sony A7S sensor, its autofocus system can focus to a -4EV light level with an f/2.0 lens, which is the lowest light level in any AF system by a full EV step.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- What are the primary differences of the Sony A7 and A7R and the new A7S?
- How was the A7R upgraded and what are the advantages compared to the original A7?
- Does the A7S maintain the smallest footprint of any full-frame interchangeable lens camera as is the case with the A7 and A7R?
- Why did Sony decide to give the A7S “just” a 12.2-MP sensor?
- Are the A7 with a 36.4-MP sensor and the A7R with a 24.3-MP sensor for different photographers than the A7S?v
- Are any of these A7 models available with a kit lens?
- Are all three A7 models compatible with the same lenses, including other than Sony lenses?
- According to some reports, the Sony A7S will provide totally silent shooting. What changes to the curtains will make this possible?
- How do the continuous shooting rates for the A7S compare to the A7 and A7R?
- What are the benefits of the A7S’ much larger ISO sensitivity range than found on the A7 and A7R?
- Do all three A7 models have the same autofocus system?
- Does the LCD display tilt on all three A7 models?
- What are the details behind the Sony A7S’ equivalent 4K video recording?
- What codecs other than the standard AVCHD format will the A7 record full HD video?
- What are “picture profiles,” and why is the A7S’ capability to save them so important?