Sony a7r III - First Impressions

Sony a7r III - Hands-On

The big news this past week in the photography world is the Sony a7r III. Like many of my fellow journalists and content providers, I had a chance to shoot with this camera at a private Sony event.
As a Sony user and a7r II owner, I was anxious to see the differences between the two cameras. The chip is the same, and as expected the image quality is great. But there are differences, on both the outside and inside of the camera.

Many users have been asking Sony to add some features, and they indeed listened. The video button has been moved. It is now located near the viewfinder, and it is easy to reach and use. There is a rear focus button, which for me is a must. There is also a joystick, which I have become somewhat dependent on. It allows me to position the focus point quickly as well as navigate through menus and other features. Oh, let’s not forget the touchscreen. You can now tap where you want the focus point and drag it during a video to move focus.
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