Sony has announced the RX1R III, the third generation of its RX1R series, featuring a 61-megapixel 35 mm full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, and a ZEISS® Sonnar T 35 mm F2 lens.
The sensor surface features AR (Anti-Reflection) coating and omits the optical low-pass filter to achieve superior image quality.
The RX1R III is equipped with the latest AI processing unit, a feature of professional Sony Alpha cameras, that can accurately recognise the shape and movement of subjects, the position of eyes, human bodies, and heads, tracking subjects even when their faces are not visible, and is available for both still images and videos.
The image sensor’s capture area covers approximately 78% (for still image shooting) with up to 693 densely arranged phase-detection AF points.
While the camera has a fixed lens, users can tap into the versatility of three prime lenses thanks to the Step Crop Shooting function which allows users to switch between focal lengths equivalent to 35mm, 50mm and 70mm via assigned buttons or dials. When shooting in RAW format, users can reselect the focal length during post-production. The lens’s macro ring enables instant switching to macro mode, allowing users to get as close as 20 cm (maximum magnification: 0.26x).
The camera also offers twelve built-in Creative Looks. Adjustments to hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, and sharpness can be applied not only to still images but also to videos – and FL2 allows the capturing of a nostalgic expression with subdued colours, with FL3 allowing for a more vibrant image.
RX1R III is equipped with an electronic viewfinder featuring an approximately 2,36-million-dot XGA OLED with high resolution and high contrast, offering a magnification of approximately 0.70x.
It uses the rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50, allowing the capture of up to 300 still images. It features a USB Type-C port that allows rapid charging when connected to USB Power Delivery.