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Jul 13, 2021 5:41 PM

EDU Discount: Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

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Adorama is Offering Qualifying Students and Educators once you go through their verification process: Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) on sale for $1498.20. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video is also offering Qualifying Students and Educators: once you go through their verification process: Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) on sale for $1498.20. Shipping is $9 and may vary by location.

Thanks to community member SmartArm6531 for finding this deal.  

About this product:
  • 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
  • 693-Point Hybrid AF System
  • UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
  • 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF
  • 3.0" 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
  • ISO 204800 and 10 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC, Dual SD Slots
  • USB Type-C Port, Weather-Sealed Design

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  • About this deal: 
    • This price matches our previous Frontpage deal from late April (link for reference).
    • Our research that after both merchants above, Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) is $199.80 less (11.76% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1698.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty.
  • About these stores:
    • Adorama Return Policy:
      • For the first 30 days after your purchase you may return merchandise for a full money back refund, excluding any shipping charges.
      • Returned or exchanged products must be in brand new, mint condition, and have all original manufacturer's packaging, materials, and accessories (details)
    • B&H Return Policy:
      • If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date
      • All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (details)

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Adorama is Offering Qualifying Students and Educators once you go through their verification process: Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) on sale for $1498.20. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video is also offering Qualifying Students and Educators: once you go through their verification process: Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) on sale for $1498.20. Shipping is $9 and may vary by location.

Thanks to community member SmartArm6531 for finding this deal.  

About this product:
  • 24MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
  • 693-Point Hybrid AF System
  • UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
  • 2.36m-Dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF
  • 3.0" 922k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
  • ISO 204800 and 10 fps Shooting
  • Built-In Wi-Fi and NFC, Dual SD Slots
  • USB Type-C Port, Weather-Sealed Design

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal: 
    • This price matches our previous Frontpage deal from late April (link for reference).
    • Our research that after both merchants above, Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) is $199.80 less (11.76% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1698.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty.
  • About these stores:
    • Adorama Return Policy:
      • For the first 30 days after your purchase you may return merchandise for a full money back refund, excluding any shipping charges.
      • Returned or exchanged products must be in brand new, mint condition, and have all original manufacturer's packaging, materials, and accessories (details)
    • B&H Return Policy:
      • If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date
      • All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (details)

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Written by SmartArm6531

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mrtramplefoot
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Nope, better to spend that money towards a better lens.
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IamAnupT
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Go with 28 - 75 2.8 tamron. Not too expensive and versatile.
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mrtramplefoot
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Tamron 28-75 would be the cheapest lens worth buying if you're looking for a similar range. Full frame is expensive though, that's just something you'll have to come to grips with if you want good lenses.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:06 PM
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trekkie963Jul 13, 2021 6:06 PM
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Worth it to get with the 28-70mm lens for less than $200 more?
Jul 13, 2021 6:15 PM
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Quote from trekkie963 View quoted comment :
Worth it to get with the 28-70mm lens for less than $200 more?
Nope, better to spend that money towards a better lens.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:16 PM
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trekkie963Jul 13, 2021 6:16 PM
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Quote from mrtramplefoot View quoted comment :
Nope, better to spend that money towards a better lens.
Any recommendation for such a lens? It seems like the Sony lens in that range rapidly get super expensive.
Jul 13, 2021 6:19 PM
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IamAnupTJul 13, 2021 6:19 PM
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Quote from trekkie963 View quoted comment :
Any recommendation for such a lens? It seems like the Sony lens in that range rapidly get super expensive.
Go with 28 - 75 2.8 tamron. Not too expensive and versatile.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:19 PM
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mrtramplefootJul 13, 2021 6:19 PM
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Quote from trekkie963 View quoted comment :
Any recommendation for such a lens? It seems like the Sony lens in that range rapidly get super expensive.
Tamron 28-75 would be the cheapest lens worth buying if you're looking for a similar range. Full frame is expensive though, that's just something you'll have to come to grips with if you want good lenses.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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BucketListKillaJul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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Quote from IamAnupT View quoted comment :
Go with 28 - 75 2.8 tamron. Not too expensive and versatile.
I have this lens and totally agree
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Jul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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TheEmfingerJul 13, 2021 6:23 PM
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Quote from trekkie963 View quoted comment :
Any recommendation for such a lens? It seems like the Sony lens in that range rapidly get super expensive.
Full frame camera lenses will not be the cheapest. Keep that in mind before buying a full frame camera. Tamron zooms are great values, depending on why you want to shoot. The 28-75 2.8 covers your standard ranges and is a great single lens kit. 28-200 is a great travel zoom, at the expense of aperture. Samyang/Rokinon have a variety of autofocus prime lenses at good prices 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm, 85mm. It really depends on what you want to shoot. You can't bird shoot with a 18mm lens very well and it will be hard to do indoor shots on a 70-300 lens.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:25 PM
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ArtisanalChicken32Jul 13, 2021 6:25 PM
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Great deal. If you were in the market for something like a6600 definitely consider this deal for only few more hundos. You lose portability, and glass is more expensive but full frame has its advantages
Jul 13, 2021 6:29 PM
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TheRealK12Jul 13, 2021 6:29 PM
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Quote from TheEmfinger View quoted comment :
Full frame camera lenses will not be the cheapest. Keep that in mind before buying a full frame camera. Tamron zooms are great values, depending on why you want to shoot. The 28-75 2.8 covers your standard ranges and is a great single lens kit. 28-200 is a great travel zoom, at the expense of aperture. Samyang/Rokinon have a variety of autofocus prime lenses at good prices 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm, 85mm. It really depends on what you want to shoot. You can't bird shoot with a 18mm lens very well and it will be hard to do indoor shots on a 70-300 lens.
Agreed. Prime lenses usually offer great bang for your buck. You obviously lose the zoom ability but a lot of pros prefer shooting this way. Helps you think more about how you will compose the shot.

The 50mm 1.8 is a great prime FF lens for Sony that regularly costs <$200. Though I hear it's not the greatest for video because of focus breathing.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:30 PM
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GoroAkechiJul 13, 2021 6:30 PM
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Isn't the A7IV around the corner?
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Jul 13, 2021 6:39 PM
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razor7Jul 13, 2021 6:39 PM
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Quote from IamAnupT View quoted comment :
Go with 28 - 75 2.8 tamron. Not too expensive and versatile.
What I was gonna say. You'll be surprised at how amazing this lens is. And this is coming from a prime lens guy myself. I use the 50mm f/1.2 but the tamron 28-70 would be the zoom lens I'd go to.
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Jul 13, 2021 6:39 PM
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Bg921Jul 13, 2021 6:39 PM
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Quote from TheEmfinger View quoted comment :
Full frame camera lenses will not be the cheapest. Keep that in mind before buying a full frame camera. Tamron zooms are great values, depending on why you want to shoot. The 28-75 2.8 covers your standard ranges and is a great single lens kit. 28-200 is a great travel zoom, at the expense of aperture. Samyang/Rokinon have a variety of autofocus prime lenses at good prices 18mm, 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm, 85mm. It really depends on what you want to shoot. You can't bird shoot with a 18mm lens very well and it will be hard to do indoor shots on a 70-300 lens.
This was the case until recently. If you're going APSC, Fujifilm is usually the top choice, but they have a lack of cheaper lenses. Sony FF with the E-mount gives you a ton of options both prime/zoom. I have a Fuji kit, but sold most of my lenses and use a manual focus prime now on it. For Sony, you can build out a great kit using Tamron/Samyang/Rokinon/Sigma lenses and save some cash. Plus, if you buy the smaller primes, they'll work great on the A6xxx bodies. With that said, I still love my Fuji gear. If only Nikon would introduce more APSC/small primes for their new retro crop design body.
Jul 13, 2021 6:54 PM
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IndigoWinter2667Jul 13, 2021 6:54 PM
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Quote from ThisisTheThrowAway View quoted comment :
Isn't the A7IV around the corner?
Its been "around the corner" for a while now.
Until there are solid details, assume no.
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Jul 13, 2021 7:08 PM
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Any way I can get this deal without having edu account?

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Jul 13, 2021 7:22 PM
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chatuJul 13, 2021 7:22 PM
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Quote from trekkie963 View quoted comment :
Any recommendation for such a lens? It seems like the Sony lens in that range rapidly get super expensive.
Tamron 28-75 or vario tessar 24-70 (used only)
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