Sony A7C – Body Only

OVERVIEW
The Sony a7C – Body Only is the worlds smallest and lightest full-frame system, offering unparalleled performance in a compact design. With its advanced features and cutting-edge technology, this camera is perfect for professional photographers and videographers.

The a7C boasts a 35mm full-frame image sensor, which is 30 times larger than a smartphone sensor and 2.3 times larger than an APS-C sensor. This results in stunning image quality and the ability to capture more detail and depth in your photos.

Measuring only 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 59.7mm and weighing just 509g, the a7C is incredibly compact and lightweight, making it the perfect travel companion. It is even smaller and lighter than the popular α7 III, without compromising on performance.

One of the standout features of the a7C is its 5-axis in-body image stabilisation, which allows for stable and shake-free shots without the need for a tripod. Combined with the high capacity NP-FZ100 battery, which can capture up to 740 images on a single charge, this camera is perfect for long shoots.

The a7C also offers outstanding full-frame image quality, with a 24.2MP back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ X™ image processing engine. It has a wide ISO range of up to 204,800, allowing for high-quality images even in low-light conditions.

Thanks to its advanced autofocus capabilities, the a7C can track and maintain focus on subjects with ease, using AI-driven functions such as Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF. It also has the ability to touch-focus on a subject on the monitor, making it easier than ever to capture the perfect shot.

The a7C is not just a camera, but a complete system. When paired with the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens, the combination offers maximum portability and versatility without sacrificing the power of full-frame imaging. And for those looking to expand their creative options, the HVL-F28RM flash allows for even more photo expressions.

At Sony, we are dedicated to providing the best tools for our customers. The a7C and FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens are a testament to this commitment, offering uncompromised full-frame performance in a compact and lightweight design. Experience the power of full-frame imaging in the palm of your hand with the Sony a7C – Body Only.

SUMMARY
Dynamic Range: 14.5 Stops
Native ISO: ISO 100
Lens Mount: Sony E Mount
Audio Inputs: Internal Mic
Image Stabilisation: Yes
Battery Mount / Type: NP-FZ100
Media Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Photo Resolution: 24.2 megapixels
Sensor: CMOS
Video Outputs: 1x HDMI
Weight: 0-2kg
Wi-Fi: Yes
INCLUDED IN BOX
1x Sony a7C Full-frame Mirrorless Camera Body
1x NP-FZ100 – Rechargeable Battery
1x AC adaptor
1x Shoulder strap
1x Body cap
1x Accessory shoe cap
1x USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 3.2)

About The Sony A7C – Body Only
The Alpha 7C is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame body with uncompromising performance, featuring advanced AF (autofocus), high-resolution 4K video capabilities and more. When paired with the world’s smallest and lightest FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 standard zoom lens, this versatile combination delivers an experience unlike any other, maximising portability and versatility without sacrificing any of the power of full-frame imaging. The HVL-F28RM flash allows users to broaden their photo expressions with outstanding compactness and an intelligent light intensitycontrol linked to camera face detection.

“We are committed to creating the best tools possible based on the needs of our customers,” said Yann Salmon Legagneur, Director of Product Marketing, Digital Imaging, Sony Europe. “The new Alpha 7C camera and FE28-60mm F4-5.6 zoom lens pack many of our most advanced imaging technologies in a brand new design that is the smallest and lightest full frame camera and lens system in the world. This opens up a new world of possibilities for creators, giving them the uncompromised power of a full frame system in the palm of their hand.”

New Alpha 7C: Uncompromised Full-frame Performance in a Compact Design

The new Alpha 7C combines Sony’s full-frame image quality, advanced AF capabilities and versatile video shooting functions in a stunningly light and compact design. The new camera features a 24.2MP (approx. effective) 35mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ X™ image processing engine, offering high sensitivity, outstanding resolution, 15-stop wide dynamic range and high-speed image data processing.

Measuring only 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 59.7mm (4.9 inches x 2.8 inches x 2.2 inches) and weighing just 509g (18oz), the Alpha 7C is a similar size and weight to an APS-C camera, weighing only 1% more than the Alpha 6600. The Alpha 7C achieves the world’s smallest and lightest compact body through an upgraded 5-axis in-body stabilisation system, upgraded shutter units and the utilisation of a monocoque construction which is often used in the bodies of cars and aircrafts. Even in this compact body, the Alpha 7C offers a 5-step stabilisation effect that allows beautiful shots without the need for a tripod. Moreover, the high capacity NP-FZ100 battery provides enough power to capture an industry-leading 740 images when using the LCD monitor, or 680 images when using the viewfinder – making it perfect for long shoots.

Outstanding Full-frame Image Quality

Sony’s new Alpha 7C combines high resolution with low noise for excellent image quality at all sensitivities, offering the user stunning image quality for shooting everyday photography and movies such as nature, portraits, sports, street photography and more. Standard ISO extends up to 51,200 and is expandable to ISO 50-204,800 for low-light shoots. The Alpha 7C also supports 16-bit processing and 14-bit RAW output for natural gradations.

Advanced Autofocus

Using AI-driven functions, the Alpha 7C’s Real-time Tracking maintains accurate focus automatically while the shutter button is half-pressed. In addition, “Tracking On + AF-On” now is assignable to a custom key and can now be activated at once while the AF-ON button is pressed. Moreover, the intended subject can be specified just by touching it on the monitor when “Touch Tracking” has been turned ON via the menu and is available for both stills and movies. The Alpha 7C’s AF functions also feature Real-time Eye AF for both humans and animals to achieve fast and accurate focus. When using Real-time Tracking (while “Face/Eye Priority in AF” is ON) with a human subject, the subject’s eye and face is detected and locked on in real-time with extremely high precision.

The Alpha 7C provides wide, fast, reliable AF that locks onto the intended subject instantly without losing focus, thanks to its 693-point focal-plane phase-detection AF system covering approximately 93% of the image area, with an additional 425 contrast-detection points to ensure reliable focus, even in busy environments.

The Alpha 7C also features continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with AF/AE (autoexposure) by using a newly developed shutter unit and refined image processing system. It is also possible to shoot continuously at up to 8fps in live view mode, with minimal viewfinder/monitor display lag for easy, stable framing, even with intense subject motion.The Alpha 7C allows up to approximately 223 JPEG (Fine L) images, 115 compressed RAW images, or 45 uncompressed RAW images to be captured in one continuous burst, and achieves highly accurate and reliable AF precision in light down to EV-4. These features make it easier to capture fast moving objects with absolute precision.

Expanded Video Capabilities

Full-frame full-pixel readout without the need for pixel binning makes it possible to capture more than twice the amount of data required for 4K video (QFHD: 3840 x 2160), which is then oversampled to produce high quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth. In addition, the Alpha 7C supports HDR (HLG) and S-Log/S-Gamut profiles, Slow & Quick motion, high-speed full HD recording at 120 fps and other advanced features for exceptional, high quality video footage.

Furthermore, the Alpha 7C features Real-time Eye AF (human) for video shooting. The eye is automatically tracked with high precision and reliability so that the operator can concentrate on the content rather than focus operation. Users can also customise AF Transition Speed in seven settings, and AF Subject Shift Sensitivity in five settings, in their preferences. Touch Tracking functionality is also available for movie shooting.

The Alpha 7C features a side-opening vari-angle LCD monitor, making it easy to record selfies, overhead shots, ground-level shots or whatever the user requires. The MOVIE button has been placed to the top of the camera making it easier to operate while recording in selfie mode. Additionally, the Alpha 7C also captures sound in high quality to match that of the image capture and deliver harmonious high-quality video. A digital audio interface has been added to the camera’s Multi Interface (MI) Shoe, allowing the ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adaptor Kit to be connected to input digital audio signals directly to the MI shoe for cleaner, clearer audio recordings. Like other MI shoe accessories, no cables or batteries are required, providing unrestrained freedom for Alpha system moviemaking. A headphone and a microphone jack are also provided to accurately monitor recorded sound, and metadata attached to movie footage shot vertically on the camera allows the footage after transfer to a smartphone to also be replayed and edited in portrait mode.

Designed for Reliable Operation

The Alpha 7C is designed with the user in mind. The touch panel LCD monitor is a large touch-sensitive 3.0 type with approximately 921K dots, providing optimal visibility even in bright outdoor conditions, and supporting touch operations. The Alpha 7C also features a high-quality view mode for finer, more natural detail in addition to a 2.35 megadot (approx.) XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ EVF. The Alpha 7C offers functions that simplify operation during and after shooting, such as Fn button customisations and more. It is also dust and moisture resistant to support shooting needs in challenging environments.

To simplify workflow needs, Wi-Fi compatible wireless-communication functions allows images and movies to be directly transferred to a smartphone or tablet for convenient sharing, viewing or saving. In addition to the conventional 2.4GHz band, support for the 11ac standard allows transfer via 5GHz band(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) so that users can select that stable and high-speed transfer with low interference. A USB Type-C® connector that supports SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) is also provided, allowing fast transfer of images during PC remote shooting and power supply from external mobile batteries.

Lens
COLOUR OPTION Black
LENS MOUNT E-mount
Image Sensor 3 to 2 ratio
ASPECT RATIO
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE) Approx. 24.2 megapixels
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL) Approx. 25.3 megapixels
SENSOR TYPE 35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
ANTI-DUST SYSTEM Yes (Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism)
Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMAT JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2] 35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [4:3] 35mm full frame L: 5328 x 4000 (21M), M: 3488 x 2624 (9.2M), S: 2656 x 2000 (5.3M), APS-C L: 3488 x 2624 (9.2M), M: 2656 x 2000 (5.3M), S: 1744 x 1312 (2.3M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [16:9] 35mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1] 35mm full frame L: 4000 x 4000 (16M), M: 2624 x 2624 (6.9M), S: 2000 x 2000 (4.0M), APS-C L: 2624 x 2624 (6.9M), M: 2000 x 2000 (4.0M), S: 1312 x 1312 (1.7M)
IMAGE QUALITY MODES RAW (Compressed / Uncompressed),JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard),RAW & JPEG
PICTURE EFFECT 8 types: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone Monochrome
CREATIVE STYLE Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6)
PICTURE PROFILE Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK –
DYNAMIC RANGE FUNCTIONS Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Auto High Dynamic Range
COLOUR SPACE sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
14BIT RAW Yes
Recording (movie)
RECORDING FORMAT XAVC S
VIDEO COMPRESSION XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT XAVC S: LPCM 2ch
COLOUR SPACE xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
PICTURE EFFECT 7 types: Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Pop Color, Posterization (Color, B/W), Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome
CREATIVE STYLE Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6)
PICTURE PROFILE Yes (Off / PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
CREATIVE LOOK –
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 30p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 24p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.) 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING SYSTEM (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 120p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 60p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 30p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 24p (50Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.) 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.) 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit, PAL) (Approx.) 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps)
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps,PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
MOVIE FUNCTIONS Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, TC/UB, Auto Slow Shutter, Gamma Disp. Assist
Recording System
LOCATION INFORMATION LINK FROM SMARTPHONE Yes
MEDIA SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant)
MEMORY CARD SLOT Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
RECORDING MODE ON 2 MEMORY CARDS –
Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal / Low / Off
White Balance
WHITE BALANCE MODES Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Flash / Underwater / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter / Custom
SHUTTER AWB LOCK Yes (Shut. Halfway Down / Cont. Shooting / Off)
Focus
FOCUS TYPE Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast- detection AF)
FOCUS SENSOR Exmor R CMOS sensor
FOCUS POINT 35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
FOCUS MODE AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
FOCUS AREA Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking
EYE AF [Still images] Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal, [Movie] Human (Right/Left Eye Select)
OTHER FEATURES Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), AF micro adjustment (with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately)), Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point
AF ILLUMINATOR Yes (with Built-in LED type)
AF ILLUMINATOR RANGE Approx. 0.3m – approx. 3.0m (with FE 28- 70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
FOCUS TYPE WITH LA-EA3 (SOLD SEPARATELY) Phase-detection
Exposure
METERING TYPE 1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSOR Exmor R CMOS sensor
METERING SENSITIVITY EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
METERING MODE Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard / Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
EXPOSURE BRACKETING Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)
AE LOCK Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
EXPOSURE MODES AUTO (iAuto),Programmed AE (P),Aperture priority (A),Shutter-speed priority (S),Manual (M),Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)),Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M))
ISO SENSITIVITY (RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE INDEX) Still images: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100- 12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT. Yes
SCENE SELECTION –
Viewfinder
VIEWFINDER TYPE 1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
NUMBER OF DOTS 2,359,296 dots
FIELD COVERAGE 100%
MAGNIFICATION Approx. 0.59x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
DIOPTRE ADJUSTMENT -4.0 to +3.0m-1
EYE POINT Approx. 20mm from the eyepiece lens, 17.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)
DISPLAY FUNCTION Histogram, Real-time image-adjustment display, Digital level gauge, Grid line, Focus check, Peaking MF, Zebra, Movie marker, For viewfinder, Monitor Off
FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTION NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
LCD Screen
MONITOR TYPE 7.5cm (3.0-type) type TFT
NUMBER OF DOTS 921,600 dots
TOUCH PANEL Yes (Touch shutter / Touch focus / Touch pad / Touch tracking)
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
ADJUSTABLE ANGLE Opening Angle: Approx. 176 deg., Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 deg.
FOCUS MAGNIFIER Yes, Focus Magnifier (35mm full frame: 5.9x / 11.7x, APS-C: 3.8x / 7.7x)
Other Features
PLAYMEMORIES CAMERA APPS™ –
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
DIGITAL ZOOM Smart zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x / APS-C: M: approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x,Digital zoom (Still images):35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.1x, S: approx. 8x / APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x,Digital zoom (Movie):35mm full frame: approx. 4x, APS-C: approx. 4x
FACE DETECTION Face Priority in AF, Face Priority in Multi Metering, Regist. Faces Priority
SELF-PORTRAIT SELF-TIMER –
OTHERS Interval Recording, ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Copyright Info, Set File Name, Help guide, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Shutter
TYPE Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
SHUTTER TYPE Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
SHUTTER SPEED Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb, Movies (NTSC mode) : 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode), Movies (PAL mode) : 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode)
FLASH SYNC. SPEED 1/160 sec.1
ELECTRONIC FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER –
SILENT SHOOTING Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
TYPE Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
COMPENSATION EFFECT 5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Flash Control
TYPE –
GUIDE NO. –
FLASH COVERAGE –
CONTROL Pre-flash TTL[[F_DI0181]]
FLASH COMPENSATION +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
FLASH MODES Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless2, Hi-speed sync.2
RECYCLING TIME –
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITY Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE LEVEL LOCK Yes
WIRELESS CONTROL Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. / Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
DRIVE MODES Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
CONTINUOUS DRIVE SPEED (APPROX. MAX.) Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps3
NO. OF RECORDABLE FRAMES (APPROX.) JPEG Extra fine L: over 215 frames3, JPEG Fine L: over 223 frames3, JPEG Standard L: over 216 frames3, RAW: over 115 frames3, RAW & JPEG: over 86 frames3, RAW (Uncompressed): over 45 frames3, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: over 39 frames3
SELF-TIMER 10 sec. delay / 5 sec. delay / 2 sec. delay / Continuous self-time / Bracketing self-timer
PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOOTING –
Playback
PHOTO CAPTURE Yes
MODES Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), Index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 18.8x, M: 12.3x, S: 9.4x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Slideshow, Folder selection (Date / Still / XAVC S HD / XAVC S 4K), Protect, Rating, Display as Group
Interface
PC INTERFACE Mass-storage / MTP
MULTI / MICRO USB TERMINAL USB Type-C® SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible
BLUETOOTH Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
MULTI INTERFACE SHOE Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)4
MIC TERMINAL Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
SYNC TERMINAL –
HEADPHONE TERMINAL Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
VERTICAL GRIP CONNECTOR –
LAN TERMINAL –
FUNCTIONS FTP Transfer Func.(Wi-Fi), View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, NFC One-touch remote, NFC One-touch sharing, PC Remote, BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD
Audio
MICROPHONE Built-in, stereo
SPEAKER Built-in, monaural
Print
COMPATIBLE STANDARDS Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
TYPE Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Dial Settings, My Menu, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
SETTING Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
SUPPLIED BATTERY One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES) Approx. 680 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 740 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)5
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING) Approx. 140 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 140 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING) Approx. 220 min. (Viewfinder) / Approx. 215 min. (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE Yes
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH VIEWFINDER Still images: approx. 2.9W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.5W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 OSS lens attached)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREEN Still images: approx. 2.7W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 4.6W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB POWER SUPPLY Yes
Others
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 – 104 degrees F / 0 – 40 degrees C
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED) Approx. 509 g / Approx. 1lb 2.0 oz (Body Only: Approx. 424 g / Approx. 0 lb 15.0 oz)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 59.7mm, 124.0mm x 71.1mm x 53.5mm (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR) / 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 inches, 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 inches (FROM GRIP TO MONITOR)

The world’s smallest and lightest full-frame system

Introducing the smallest and lightest full-frame digital interchangeable-lens system with optical in-body image stabilisation (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens). Without compromising the performance of a full-frame camera, the component layout, body structure and internal mechanisms are all thoroughly reimagined. Operability and toughness have been optimised within a body that is approximately 19%8 smaller in volume and 22% lighter than the α7 III, at only 509 grams.

Expressiveness only possible with a full-frame sensor

A 35-mm full-frame image sensor is about 30x larger than a 1/2.3-type smartphone sensor and even 2.3x larger than an APS-C sensor. By capturing significantly more light, it opens up new creative possibilities through wider dynamic range, less noise, and higher perceived resolution. Deep bokeh, using shallow depth of field, is also possible in combination with a bright (wide-aperture) full-frame lens.

Faithfully capture what you see

The back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ X™ image processing engine work together beautifully. The extra-large pixels of a 24.2-megapixel10 full-frame sensor collect more light, for a 15-stop11 wide dynamic range and smoother gradations from shadows to highlights. Excellent subjective resolution and reduced noise pair with precise colour reproduction for beautifully accurate skin tones and natural textures.

Stunning bokeh, enabled by a full-frame sensor

Bokeh is selective focus with a blurred background that makes the subject stand out. Portraits or close ups are enhanced with new meaning and depth. The α7C, with its full-frame sensor, can achieve bokeh when a smaller sensor-size camera with the same f-stop lens might not. When paired with over 50 lenses available from Sony, the α7C becomes an excellent choice for creative photographic composition and movie creation.

Impressive low-light images

With its large pixel size, in dimly lit situations or at high shutter speeds, the camera takes beautiful pictures with low noise, even when in the high sensitivity range. Standard ISO is from 100 up to ISO 51200 (expandable from ISO 50 to ISO 204800). Noise reduction is designed to be particularly effective in the common mid-sensitivity range to faithfully reveal textures and detail in shadows.

Express yourself with E-mount lenses

Over 50 Sony E-mount lenses enable broad creative expression, and a full-frame sensor allows you to leverage the full capabilities of Sony lenses. From wide angles, to enhanced creative compression effects on telephoto lenses, with the full-frame α7C the possibilities are endless.

The engine that powers your images

The BIONZ X image processing engine reflects Sony’s expertise in imaging technologies. It processes images with the front-end LSI in 16-bits and outputs 14-bit RAW data for richer, more natural gradations, even in silent or continuous shooting modes. Combined with the Sony sensor, it delivers excellent colour reproduction, noise reduction, and low-light performance.

Shoot sharp images without hand shake

5-axis image stabilisation lets you zoom, get close-ups and capture night scenes with greater clarity. Compensation is equivalent to a 5.0-step faster shutter speed15. [1] Pitch [2] Yaw: for long focal lengths, [3] Horizontal [4] Vertical: for sideways/up-down during close-ups and macros, [5] Roll: for rotation during long exposures

Stay focused anytime, anywhere

Autofocus is improved by optimally applying the advancements of the α9, including the unique 4D FOCUS for wide-area, ultra-fast and steadfast tracking over time. With 693 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection AF points, the sensor provides wide and high-density AF covering approx. 93% of the image.

Continuous focus on active subjects

When you’re tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera can utilise built-in AI-based Real-time Tracking. This subject recognition algorithm draws on colour, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth), and face/eye information to recognise and hold onto your subject.

Capture the eyes to capture the shot

Real-time Eye AF highlights Sony’s Speed x AI technology. For both stills and movies, when a face is partially hidden, looking down, or even backlit, focus stays on the subject’s eye for reliably impressive portraits. It supports all AF modes, and when [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is set to ON, it’s activated three ways: custom key, half-pressing the shutter, or AF-ON button.

Capture focus with animal eyes, too

With cutting-edge algorithms, the α7C supports Real-time Eye AF with animal eyes for still shots. Focus on the eye instead of the nose or whiskers will greatly increase your success in capturing images of animals, from favourite pets at home to unpredictable wildlife. Tracking continues even if the subject is partially obscured or if your camera orientation changes.

Activate Real-time Tracking anytime, with AF-ON button

When the focus mode is AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, or DMF, Real-time Tracking can now be activated by the AF-ON button. This is a convenient way to capture moving subjects in snap shots even with the focus mode set to AF-S. Being able to initiate Real-time Tracking simply with a thumb press anytime under AF modes expands your shooting possibilities.

Intuitive touch operation and display

When using Real-time Tracking, etc., touching the LCD monitor can initiate autofocus for both stills and movies. Touching the LCD monitor under selected settings, such as this allows for intuitive AF operation. When not using AF, focus can be checked with a quick glance at the LCD monitor. In DMF or manual focus (MF) modes, it brings up a peaking function that colour-highlights the area of sharpest focus to adjust the focus point. Choose from four peaking colours for best visibility or contrast. This is especially effective when delicate focusing is required like shooting with a macro lens.

Don’t miss the best shot of a moving subject

The α7C is capable of continuous shooting at up to 10 fps20 with AF/AE tracking, and up to 8 fps20 in live-view mode to keep focus on a moving subject and capture precise moments. When combined with silent shooting21 at up to 10 fps20, it becomes possible to photograph in sound-sensitive environments, or capture active babies or pets without shutter sounds disturbing them.

Autofocus that works when it is getting dark

Advanced algorithms contribute to high autofocus and distance measurement precision even at light levels as low as EV-422 in the AF-S mode, allowing for shots with precise AF even when scenes are dark.

Take 4K movies to a higher level

Enjoy shooting movies with the depth of field control, beautiful bokeh, and the clean low-light scenes only possible with a full-frame sensor. The α7C shoots 4K (QFHD: 840×2160) using full-pixel readout and 6K oversampling, for exceptional detail with minimal moiré and jaggies.

Movie-making profiles for expressive creativity

With S-Log3 gamma profiles you can capture the full dynamic range of a scene, with up to 14-stops giving you access to fine details and gradations in both shadows and highlights during post-production. Alternatively, the HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)25 mode allows for direct HDR movie playback and workflows. In addition, the α7C has various Picture Profile settings to expand your possibilities for movie making.

In-camera high-speed, slow motion effects

It’s easy to create movies in-camera at frame rates from 1 to 120/100 fps for up to 60x quick motion and 5x slow motion in Full HD resolution26. Turn everyday motion into extraordinary artistic moments with ease, to add drama and excitement to your movies.

Designed for movie-making

The MOVIE button has been moved to the top panel to improve access when shooting from different angles, including from waist-level and for selfie or vlogging shots. Also, the α7C codes vertical orientation in metadata so after uploading to social media via a smartphone, the newly popular vertical movie format plays back correctly, eliminating the need for post editing on a PC.

Clear digital audio recording

The α7C supports a digital audio interface through the camera’s Multi Interface (MI) Shoe. A digital microphone like the ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adaptor Kit provide clear digital audio for all kinds of movie recording, enhancing the sound to match the image. Like other MI shoe accessories, no cables or batteries are required, providing unrestrained freedom for movie-making.

Expandable video creativity

External mic and headphone jacks help you customise your movie shooting process. The headphone jack supports high-quality headphones for accurate sound monitoring, and the audio output timing can be set to Live for optimum monitoring or Lip Sync to sync video and audio outputs together. You can connect a wide variety of external microphones to the mic input for great sound in varied environments.

Easy vlogging with a cable-free shooting grip

The compact and lightweight α7C is ideal for high-quality imaging during travel and vlogging. For easy one-handed shooting the GP-VPT2BT grip, via wireless Bluetooth® connection, puts key camera functions including zoom, record and shutter controls in easy reach and even converts to a mini-tripod. Match it with the ECM-B1M microphone for a compact, cable-free vlogging system.

External flash control from the camera

Most settings, including light output, of an attached compatible flash or Wireless Radio Commander (both sold separately) can be controlled via a camera menu with changes showing on the flash display. With compatible flash units, a new auto white balance function linked to the camera’s face detection system achieves natural colour tone for human faces by analysing the light incident on the subject’s face from both the flash and the surrounding environment.

Sharing to the world with Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® (2.4GHz or 5GHz) enables remote wireless shooting using Imaging Edge™ Desktop and Imaging Edge Mobile™ apps, for shooting creative angles, previewing, control, and transfer to PCs and mobile devices for distant selfies. After shooting, you can quickly save or share images around the world by pairing with a smartphone or tablet. FTP file transfer of still images is also possible, even during shooting.

Bright and easy LCD monitor

The side-opening, vari-angle LCD monitor is intuitive to use, rotating 176° horizontally and 270° vertically. The large touch-sensitive screen, with approximately 921 thousand dots29, provides optimum visibility even in bright outdoor light. You can frame your shot or selfie from virtually any position and angle for both stills and movies. Touch Tracking, Touch Focus, and Touch Shutter are all supported.

Viewfinder for still-image photographers

A clear view of images in any environment is possible because the viewfinder is properly equipped despite the body’s compact size. The 2.35 million-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder achieves high contrast and faithful tonal reproduction for fine subject detail display. To enhance the user experience, the grip hold and shape have been carefully designed, so that compactness and usability are both uncompromised.

Small and lightweight, yet robust and reliable

Magnesium alloy used for the top, front, and rear covers enhances body durability. For the α7C, camera parts and internal structures were carefully optimised to reduce size and weight. On the one hand, a monocoque structure patterned after airplane design helps to reduce weight while increasing the strength, realising a lightweight camera body with rigid flexibility. And on the other, the shape is supremely ergonomic and also weather sealed against dust and moisture for comfortable and confident shooting in a wide range of conditions.

Take more shots and shoot longer

Despite the compact body, the high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery provides power to capture up to an industry-leading 740 images on a full charge when using the LCD monitor, or 680 when using the viewfinder. This also allows up to 215 minutes of movie recording without a break, when using the LCD monitor. In addition, the USB Type-C® connector allows recharging from an AC adaptor or powerbank while continuing to shoot, for limitless shooting potential.

Imaging Edge

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge Desktop applications. Use “Remote” to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; “Viewer” to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and “Edit” to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

Imaging Edge Mobile & Movie Edit add-on

With built-in Wi-Fi® and the Imaging Edge Mobile apps on a mobile device, you can remotely operate the camera’s shutter and movie recording start and stop. Images and 4K movies can also be wirelessly sent to a device for easy sharing. And, using Movie Edit add-on with your α7C, handheld movies can be automatically stabilised, for gimbal-like smooth motion, directly on your smartphone.

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