Sony makes new RX10 a true super-zoom with 25x lens

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. The Fast Intelligent AF system, introduced in the RX10 II and RX100 IV cameras, has an object detection algorithm fully optimised for the RX10 III. Combined with the BIONZ X image processor, this allows the camera an ISO range of 100 to 12,800, and the ability to shoot bursts of images at up to 14 fps (frames per second), or 5 fps with autofocus tracking.

The camera features an Anti-Distortion Shutter able to take shots at up to 1/32000/second via an electronic shutter that helps keep image distortion at a minimum.

Another new addition, which will be particularly helpful when exploiting the RX10 III's extreme zoom capabilities, is built-in optical image stabilisation (OIS) covering up to 4.5 stops.

The RX10 III records video in 4K[11] quality at a high bit rate[12] in the highly efficient XAVC S format with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. The company also unveiled a successor to the RX10 II (which, by the way, was not even a year old), the new RX10 III.

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. The RX10 III model has a 92% of feature approval yet a 56% in imaging. The powerful DRAM chip also allows the RX10 III to shoot continuously at up to 14fps with minimal blackout. This means that it captures approximately 1.7x more information than is required for 4K movie output and this oversampling effect enhances image detail as it minimises moiré and jaggies. You now have triple lens rings for precise adjustment of the focus, zoom, and aperture. The hand grip shape has also been optimized for the new high-magnification, large-aperture lens to enhance stability when holding the camera at eye level. A new Focus Hold button on the lens barrel allows the focus distance to be locked when it pressed and can also be assigned as a custom function button. A dedicated LCJ-RXJ soft carrying case will also be available for the n ew camera.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new RX10 III cameras and other high-end Sony imaging products can also be found at www.alphauniverse.com, Sony's community site built to educate, inspire and showcase all fans and customers of Sony imaging products.

Arriving in the United Kingdom later this April, the new FE 50mm f1.

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