Used Sony A7S Mirrorless Camera Body Only - Excellent | Used & Trades

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Sony Alpha a7S mirrorless digital camera
12.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor
3.0" 921.6k-Dot tilting LCD monitor
BIONZ X image processor
Clean HDMI out for 4K recording
120 fps high speed video recording
Flexible timecode options
Built-In WiFi connectivity with NFC
Auto object framing
2x Clear image zoom
Color: Black

Condition:: Used

Screen Size:: 3" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,600)

Screen Size:: The size of the screen listed by height and width.

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Compatible Media:: SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo , Memory Stick XC-HG Duo

Compatible Media:: A storage medium that is compatible with your portable device, in a form that can easily be removed or accessed by a PC such as a type of memory card that is compatible with your camera.

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Megapixels:: 12.2MP

Megapixels:: A megapixel is one million pixels. It is commonly used to describe the resolution of digital cameras. For example, a 7.2 megapixel camera is capable of capturing roughly 7,200,000 pixels. The higher the megapixel number, the more detail the camera can capture. Therefore, the megapixel count is a significant specification to look for when buying a digital camera.

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Video Resolution:: 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps 1280 x 720: 120 fps 1440 x 1080: 30 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps

Video Resolution:: The measurement in height x width of a captured video file. Common sizes are VGA, 720p, and 1080p.

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Color:: Black

Color:: The color of the item.

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Excellent Condition:: Almost no signs of prior use

Excellent Condition:: Equipment rated as "Excellent" will show almost no signs of prior use. These items are considered to be anywhere from 90-95% of their original condition. Camera bodies will have only the most minor/small marks on the LCD that will not impact viewing ability at any brightness level. Camera bodies only show minor signs of use with no fatigue on the rubber grips. There may be very minor markings on the bottom of the camera from being mounted on a tripod. Lenses rated as "Excellent" have practically no wear on the housing and the glass elements are in pristine condition with no dust, scratches, or markings. The lens (mount) itself will show almost no signs of being attached to a camera.

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Used Condition:: Excellent

Used Condition:: View information on Used Condition status definitions - https://www.uniquephoto.com/returns#usedinfo Indicates level of item use. Excellent - Shows almost no signs of prior use. 90-95% of the item's original condition. Good - Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes from regular use. 80-90% of the item's original condition. Fair - Shows cosmetic wear and marks from being used. 70-80% of the item's original condition.

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Viewfinder Type:: Electronic

Image Sensor Size:: 35.8 x 23.9 mm

Image Sensor Size:: Refers to the actual physical size of the imaging sensor in the camera. A sensor that has the same dimensions as a 35mm frame of film is considered to be "full" frame. Other smaller sensor sizes are described in terms relative to a "full" sized sensor. (e.g. an APS-C 1.5x crop sensor)

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Camera Type:: Mirrorless Camera

Camera Type:: The type of camera. Examples: SLR, point and shoot, mirrorless.

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Mount Type:: Sony E-Mount

Mount Type:: This is the mount type for the lens to attach to the camera body.

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Overview

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Condition: Excellent

With its gapless on-chip lens design and amazing still image performance, the Sony Alpha a7S Mirrorless Digital Camera offers you the best of both worlds. It features a 12.2 MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS sensor, which works in conjunction with the BIONZ X image processor for facilitating an expansive dynamic range with notable sensitivity and minimal noise. The 3.0-inch tiltable LCD screen comes with a resolution of 921.6 k dots, which provides immense clarity for viewing your captured videos and photos. Furthermore, the inbuilt NFC and WiFi connectivity options come in handy for sharing content online and facilitating a one-touch connection between the camera and similarly compatible devices respectively.

Optics and Focus

The Alpha a7S mirrorless digital camera from Sony is compatible with all Sony E-Mount lenses that offer decent apertures and focal lengths. The shutter speed ranges from 30 seconds to 1/8000 of a second while the extended ISO sensitivity ranges from 50 to 409,600. The fast and intelligent 25-point autofocus system lets you focus on your subjects with a stunning attention to detail. Use the various Exposure and White Balance modes for assisting in a wide range of photography situations.

Sensor and Screen

The Alpha a7S from Sony features a 12.2 MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS sensor, which comes with an RGB color filter array for providing your photos with vibrant colors. The 3.0-inch tiltable LCD screen comes with a resolution of 921.6 k dots, which provides immense clarity for viewing your captured videos and photos. The 0.5-inch XGA 2.36 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder is useful under certain lighting conditions where it becomes complicated to use the LCD screen. Both the screen and viewfinder come with a coverage rating of 100%.

Image and Video

The Sony Alpha a7S mirrorless digital camera is capable of shooting photos at its highest resolution of 4240 x 2832 pixels in the JPEG and RAW formats. It also records Full HD videos at a 1920 x 1080p resolution at 60 fps in the MP4 and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats. The BIONZ X image processor can process images at a high rate of speed without compromising on quality. Moreover, you can capture up to 200 frames continuously at a burst rate of up to 5 fps.

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Specifications

Brand
Sony - Sony cameras

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Type: Describes the makeup, build, and technology of the sensor that is in the camera. View All Attribute Definitions

Display & Viewfinder
Screen Size:	3" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,600)
Screen Size: The size of the screen listed by height and width. View All Attribute Definitions

Detailed Specifications
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Exposure Compensation: A technique to compensate a measured exposure level against other factors which may render a less-optimal image. View All Attribute Definitions
Max Resolution:	12 MP: 4240 x 2832
Max Resolution: The highest resolution that a display device can support. View All Attribute Definitions
Coverage:	100%
Coverage: This is the maximum viewing area through a camera's viewfinder. View All Attribute Definitions
Compatible Media:	SD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo , Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Compatible Media: A storage medium that is compatible with your portable device, in a form that can easily be removed or accessed by a PC such as a type of memory card that is compatible with your camera. View All Attribute Definitions
Megapixels:	12.2MP
Megapixels: A megapixel is one million pixels. It is commonly used to describe the resolution of digital cameras. For example, a 7.2 megapixel camera is capable of capturing roughly 7,200,000 pixels. The higher the megapixel number, the more detail the camera can capture. Therefore, the megapixel count is a significant specification to look for when buying a digital camera. View All Attribute Definitions

Shutter
Shutter Speeds:	30 - 1/8000 second, Bulb Mode
Shutter Speeds: The amount of time the shutter stay open for exposure. Measured in fractions of seconds. View All Attribute Definitions
Remote Control:	RM-VPR1 (Optional)
Remote Control: An external device that can be used to activate the shutter in a camera so no physical contact with the camera is necessary. There are both wired and wireless remote controls for various applications. View All Attribute Definitions
Shutter Type:	Electronic & Mechanical
Shutter Type: Blades or some type of cover that controls the time during which light reaches the film or sensor. Older cameras use mechanical shutters while new cameras use electronic shutters. View All Attribute Definitions
Self Timer:	10 seconds, 2 seconds
Self Timer: Allows a delay between pressing the shutter release button and the actual firing of the shutter. Commonly used to give photographers time to put themselves in the shot and to take photos without having to physically have their hands on the camera during exposure. View All Attribute Definitions

Control Specifications
ISO Speed:	Auto, 100-102400 (Extended Mode: Auto, 50-409600)
ISO Speed: The ISO speed setting dictates sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the more sensitive the film or digital sensor is to light. Higher ISOs have the effect of noise in an image. The actual ISO at which the noise occurs varies from camera to camera. Low ISOs are generally used for brighter lighting conditions and high ISOs are often used for low light or action shots. View All Attribute Definitions
Exposure Compensation:	-5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Compensation: Refers to the option for the user to override the internal light meter in the camera to either OVER or UNDER expose based on middle/18% gray. This is especially useful when photographing either extremely white/bright scenes or when in very dark/dimly lit scenarios. View All Attribute Definitions

A/V Mode
Video Resolution:	1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps 1280 x 720: 120 fps 1440 x 1080: 30 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps
Video Resolution: The measurement in height x width of a captured video file. Common sizes are VGA, 720p, and 1080p. View All Attribute Definitions
Video Recording System:	Yes, NTSC
Video Recording System: Describes the camera's video recording capability. Will describe the camera's video recording system, image sensor, video resolution, as well as other pertinent information related to the camera's video recording. View All Attribute Definitions
Audio Recording:	Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video
Audio Recording: Describes the camera's audio recording capability. Will describe the type of microphone and any additional XLR/miniphone jacks. View All Attribute Definitions

Physical Specifications
Dimensions:	5.0 x 3.7 x 1.9" (126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2 mm)
Dimensions: The measurements of an object. View All Attribute Definitions
Weight:	1.08 lb (489 g) with battery and memory card
Weight: The physical weight of the item without packaging. View All Attribute Definitions
Color:	Black
Color: The color of the item. View All Attribute Definitions

Flash Attributes
Maximum Sync Speed:	1 / 250 seconds
Maximum Sync Speed: Fastest shutter speed. View All Attribute Definitions
Built-in Flash:	No
Built-in Flash: A flash that is embedded or part of the camera. Built-in flashes are found in both DSLR and Point & Shoot cameras. Although practical because of their small size and ease of use, built-in flashes are often ineffective and/or unflattering as a main source of light. View All Attribute Definitions
Flash Modes:	Auto Fill-in Hi-Speed Sync Off Rear Sync Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Wireless
Flash Modes: Different modes that determines how a flash will be used in a photo. View All Attribute Definitions
Metering System:	Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering
Metering System: The metering system measures the amount of light in a scene. It calculates the best exposure values based on the amount of light. View All Attribute Definitions
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, Proprietary
External Flash Connection: An off camera flash used for more creative lighting. View All Attribute Definitions

Used Condition
Excellent Condition:	Almost no signs of prior use
Excellent Condition: Equipment rated as "Excellent" will show almost no signs of prior use. These items are considered to be anywhere from 90-95% of their original condition. Camera bodies will have only the most minor/small marks on the LCD that will not impact viewing ability at any brightness level. Camera bodies only show minor signs of use with no fatigue on the rubber grips. There may be very minor markings on the bottom of the camera from being mounted on a tripod. Lenses rated as "Excellent" have practically no wear on the housing and the glass elements are in pristine condition with no dust, scratches, or markings. The lens (mount) itself will show almost no signs of being attached to a camera. View All Attribute Definitions
Used Condition:	Excellent
Used Condition: View information on Used Condition status definitions - https://www.uniquephoto.com/returns#usedinfo Indicates level of item use. Excellent - Shows almost no signs of prior use. 90-95% of the item's original condition. Good - Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes from regular use. 80-90% of the item's original condition. Fair - Shows cosmetic wear and marks from being used. 70-80% of the item's original condition. View All Attribute Definitions

Viewfinder Specifications
Viewfinder Type:	Electronic

Imaging & Exposure Control
White Balance:	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
White Balance: White Balance is the process of removing unrealistic color casts so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo. View All Attribute Definitions

Power System
Continuous Shooting Speed:	Up to 5 fps at 12.2 MPfor up to 200 frames Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MPfor up to 200 frames
Continuous Shooting Speed: Refers to the number of frames that can be captured per second (fps = frames per second). View All Attribute Definitions
AC Adapter:	AC-PW20 (Optional)
AC Adapter: The type of AC adapter. View All Attribute Definitions
Battery Type:	1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh
Battery Type: The type of battery for a device. Some cameras use single use alkaline while others use rechargeable lithium batteries. View All Attribute Definitions

Recording Data
Image Formats:	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
Image Formats: The types of files that a particular camera produces. All cameras output JPEG images, but some of the more sophisticated models will shoot in RAW mode. RAW Image Formats will vary based on manufacturer. View All Attribute Definitions

Brand
Brand:	Sony

Detailed Specs
Wi-Fi Capable:	Yes

Focusing Control
AF Points:	Contrast Detection:25
AF Points: Refers to Autofocus points on a digital camera. A camera can have as many as 51 AF points. View All Attribute Definitions
Focus Modes:	Continuous-servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Focus Modes: The types of focus modes an item has. View All Attribute Definitions
Metering Range:	EV 3.0 - EV 20.0
Metering Range: The range that the meter can work in. Usually indicated as exposure values. View All Attribute Definitions

Camera Attributes
Image Sensor Size:	35.8 x 23.9 mm
Image Sensor Size: Refers to the actual physical size of the imaging sensor in the camera. A sensor that has the same dimensions as a 35mm frame of film is considered to be "full" frame. Other smaller sensor sizes are described in terms relative to a "full" sized sensor. (e.g. an APS-C 1.5x crop sensor) View All Attribute Definitions
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 4:3
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Camera Type:	Mirrorless Camera
Camera Type: The type of camera. Examples: SLR, point and shoot, mirrorless. View All Attribute Definitions
Exposure Modes:	Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
Exposure Modes: The various programmed, automatic, semi-automatic, and/or manual shooting modes which a camera has available for use. (e.g. Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Programmed Automatic) View All Attribute Definitions

Lens Specification
Lens Magnification Factor:	Approx. 0.71x
Lens Magnification Factor: This is the magnifying factor of a lens. Macro lenses will often be described by their “magnification factor”. A lens with a 1:1 magnification factor produces a projected image on the sensor which is the same as the subject. View All Attribute Definitions
Focus Type:	Auto & Manual
Focus Type: The type of focus of the lens from full manual control to auto focus. View All Attribute Definitions
Mount Type:	Sony E-Mount
Mount Type: This is the mount type for the lens to attach to the camera body. View All Attribute Definitions