How I photographed ASIAN Geographic’s
Culture story:“Vanishing Act”
ASIAN Geographic contributor Pongkiat Rungrojkarnka – affectionately
known as Pocky – shares his delight in the thoughtful improvements that
make night shoots 100 percent better with Sony’s α7RIII technologyI enjoy photographing the city at
night. With Sony’s newest full-frame
high-resolution mirrorless camera,
the α7R III , I can capture moments
with better dynamic range and greater
responsiveness.
The α7R III has few changes to its
overall design, but the real difference
is in Sony’s attention to detail. With
a bigger rear navigation wheel, added
joystick, and the ergonomic positioning
of its buttons, the α7R III is an
overwhelmingly pleasant camera to use.
At its heart, is the 42.4MP4 full-frame
Exmor R™ CMOS sensor provides a
high dynamic range, leading to better
details from shadows and highlights
in post processing. With an electronic
viewfinder, LCD panel, ISO 32,000 and
an upgraded autofocus, I’m able to shoot
in challenging, low-light conditions with
the camera operating the same speed
and accuracy as in broad daylight.Though operating on the same
batteries as the α9, I can easily take 600
to 650 photographs per charge, greatly
lightening my load. The additional SD
card slot allows continuous shooting,
without worrying about busting
existing memory space – and believe
me, every photographer knows the
frustration of being unable to capture
the perfect moment without having
to first delete a few hundred pictures,
especially now that the camera boasts
double the burst rate and faster
recording speed! This is one function
you’ll definitely be thankful for.
This impressive list of upgrades in
specifications and usability will surely
please discerning photographers
looking for a high resolution camera
with high speed functionality – and
makes the α7R III, in my eyes, one of
the most impressive cameras in Sony’s
α Series lineup.Text and Photos Pongkiat Rungrojkarnka
Rave Reviews (Sponsored Article)GEAR : α7RIII + FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS. EXIF: 13 sec, f/10, ISO 100GEAR: α7RIII + FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS EXIF: 6 sec, f/11, ISO 100