Sony Alpha 7

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    Highlights

    • 24.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
    • 50 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 117 Focus Points (117 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,230k dot Tilting Screen
    • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha 7
    Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
    MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeFull Frame
    Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm
    Total Pixels25 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range50 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
    Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
    Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
    Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
    Focus
    Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Number of Focus Points117
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountSony E
    Crop Factor1x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
    Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
    Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
    External Flash Connectivity
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO2248
    DxO Color Depth24.8
    DxO Dynamic Range14.2
    DxO Overall Score90
    Video
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    NFC
    Remote Control wired
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
    Weight (inc. batteries)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNP-FW50
    Battery Life340 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
    Orientation Sensor
    Electronic Level Gauge


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