Earlier this month, Sony unveiled the successor to the RX1R II, the RX1R III. The company confirmed that this newest addition to its RX series of fixed lens cameras will be available locally. Now, Sony has opened pre-orders for the camera.
To recap, the RX1R III comes with a ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 lens. It also features a 61MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor paired with the brand’s BIONZ XR image processor. The digital camera is also equipped with the latest AI processing unit for accurate subject tracking.
Additionally, there is a Step Crop Shooting function that allows the user to swap between focal lengths equivalent to 35mm, 50mm, and 70mm. As for macro shooting, the camera can capture subjects as close as 20cm with a maximum magnification of 0.26. This model also offers video recording in 4K resolution at a 30p frame rate.
Aside from that, the camera sports a magnesium alloy body for increased durability while allowing it to retain a compact and lightweight form. The RX1R III supports NP-FW50 rechargeable battery packs, with one charge allowing for roughly 300 shots or about 80 minutes of recording.
The Sony RX1R III is available for pre-orders on the brand’s official website for RM20,999. Those pre-ordering the camera are entitled to free gifts including an NP-FZ100 battery and a SF-G64T SD card. General availability is expected to start in September, although the company has yet to mention a specific date.
(Source: Sony)
