Sony goes big with the RX10 III superzoom camera

That is right, Sony's latest RX10 series camera features a brand new Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-600mm F2.4 - F4 Lens. The lens has a much longer focal range of 24-600mm and aperture of f/2.4-4, which would require three or four interchangeable lenses on a DSLR or mirrorless camera, Sony says. The most notable feature, though, is the 25x zoom, which brings a feature that had otherwise been lacking to Sony's RX camera line. There's the top quality from the stacked 20.2-megapixel sensor which, as eagle-eyed camera enthusiasts will see, is the same one as found in the RX10 II model. Under the hood lies a BIONZ X image processor capable of up to 960fps slow-motion video recording at 40x.

Shutter speeds reach 1/32000 second, and the electronic shutter aims to minimise image distortion at faster shutter speeds.

The camera also features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to help prevent camera blur and ensure smoother framing and shooting, and if you are shooting hand-held at the 600-mm end of that telephoto lens we're guessing you'll need it. The lens also has a minimum focusing distance of 72 cm (2.36 ft) at a fully extended 600 mm, offering tele-macro abilities.

Sony today introduced two new full-frame lenses for their E-mount camera system, the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom and 50mm F1.8 prime lens. Sony is also rating the OSS capability on this lens at 4.5 stops, allowing for superb image quality at even the longest focal ranges in diminishing light. This is because of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high data rate - up to 100Mbps during 4K recording, and up to 50Mbps during full HD recording. The new 50mm F1.8 prime lens is extremely compact, lightweight and affordably priced, making it an ideal choice for those looking to explore the benefits of a large aperture prime lens at a reasonable cost. This versatile zoom range, along with the relatively speedy aperture, means the camera will be able to be used for shooting a variety of subjects, whether landscapes, portraits, wildlife or sport. This means that it captures approximately 1.7x more information than is required for 4K movie output and this oversampling eff ect enhances image detail as it minimises moiré and jaggies.

Other features include Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, Gamma Display Assist, Time Code, an input for an external microphone and output for headphone monitoring. This allows the camera to predict the point of focus by detecting the subject just before the shutter button is pressed halfway.

It's a superzoom that promises yet more too, including a trio of lens control rings to handle focus, zoom and aperture value individually.

Elsewhere the features are familiar to the previous RX10 models. In the following month the lens will also arrive stateside for about $1,200. A dedicated LCJ-RXJ soft carrying case will also be available for the new camera.

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