Product Description
- 24.3MP Full Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- E-Mount Lenses Compatibility
- 3.0" Tiltable TFT LCD with 921.6K-Dots
- 2.4M-Dot 100% Coverage OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Full 1080/60p with Uncompressed Output
- Fast Hybrid Autofocus
- 117 Phase Detection and 25 Contrast Detection Points
- 5 fps burst rate
- Built-In WiFI and NFC
- Multi-Interface Shoe
- Shoots RAW & JPEG images
Everything about the camera is pristine including the camera screen which has absolutely no marks on it whatsoever.
The Sony Alpha A7 is a part of the Sony Alpha Series, Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera range. The whole range shares some features but each thread of the Sony Alpha Series (R, S and regular) prioritises one aspect of photography over another.
- Sony A7 R cameras prioritise Resolution over Speed (heavy cropping can be done without losing too much resolution, but you are compromising speed).
- Sony A7 S cameras prioritise Sensitivity (Speed) over Resolution (magnificent low light performance at high ISO's due to the larger light gathering sensor pixels). ISO 100-102400, which is further expandable to ISO 50-409600. (A killer for Astrophotography)
- Sony A7 cameras prioritise Hybrid Shooting which is in the middle of the two (the best of both worlds).
This camera has been professionally converted to "Full Spectrum" which makes it rather fun for dabbling in infrared photography. To do this, the IR/UV blocking filter has been removed from the sensor allowing the camera to "see" light wavelengths that the human eye cannot. Because it has been converted, shooting in infrared is hand-held just as in regular photography unlike unconverted cameras which require long exposures as the camera can't see the IR properly.
I have included the four essential filters, a very special absorption type IR/UV blocking filter for the front of the lens which replaces the filter removed from the sensor. This allows you to continue to use this camera as a "normal" camera, and swapping this filter for the supplied Aerochrome (IR Chrome), 590nm and 720nm IR filter opens up a whole new world of fun.
So, everything that you will need is included. These filters are brand new.
The battery is good. (and Sony).
An ultra-low shutter count of only 433 shots makes this camera as good as new.
Firmware is up to date.
It works perfectly (as expected) and comes with everything seen in the images including a complimentary bag, 32gb SD card which can hold over 3000 full res JPEG images and a USB SD Card Reader.
All my pictures are of the actual items for sale, so what you see is what you get.
Ready to go straight out of the box.
You won't be disappointed!
Condition Meanings: Pristine - No obvious signs of use, as new.
Full Spectrum Care:
We focus on quality and longevity. Every camera we convert goes through a full diagnostic check - we test every component, and if something isn't right, we fix or replace it. So, the goal is to make sure it keeps working for years.
That level of care, combined with experience, is what keeps people coming back to us. We're not just swapping out filters - we're refurbishing and upgrading these cameras to a professional standard.
· Every camera undergoes a full multi-point diagnostic check
· Faulty components are repaired or replaced before conversion
· We calibrate infinity focus, ensuring compatibility with any lens
· Specialising also in high-end Sony models: A6000 series, A7 series
· Each unit is tested and tuned for long-term reliability
· Direct support from who performs the work - no outsourcing
In these Sony cameras, the sensor sits on shafts that are calibrated for each specific unit - not just the model, but each individual camera. We measure these shafts with 0.01 mm precision (10 microns) and adjust them so the camera can properly focus at infinity. It's a process that requires experience.
If you are new to IR photography, you will need a photo editor in order to properly white balance and colour swap the red and blue channels for the desired colour balance effects and blue skies. Without editing you will not have good pictures. I can fully recommend "Raw Therapee" which is free and does everything. This is what I use myself. Once you get the hang of it you will find it easy to use, and there are plenty of tutorial videos online. Another editor that is commonly mentioned is "Gimp", but I have tried them both and much prefer "Raw Therapee" as I find it easier to use and seems to do everything. It seems to be "more complete" as Gimp doesn't seem to be able to process RAW images.
Everything is sent by First Class Post (Tracked 24) in order to get it to you as quickly as possible.
Shipping to the USA from the UK via the Global Shipping Program is a reliable 6-8 Days. (Based on experience, and not eBay predictions. Speed may vary around Xmas, New Year & Public Holidays and I do not guarantee this.) All US duties & taxes are taken care of by eBay at checkout, so there will be no extra costs on delivery.
I am scam-aware, so please don't ask me to do deals outside of eBay or send items to non-verified addresses.
Questions & Answers:
Q: Can I still clean the sensor as I normally would on your Full Spectrum cameras?
A: Absolutely you can, the sensor is not "naked". Under the filter that has been removed from the sensor remains a very hard permanent factory fitted glass which protects the sensor.
Q: Will the camera still focus properly at infinity after a conversion?
A: In these Sony cameras the sensor sits on shafts that are calibrated for each specific unit, not just the model, but each individual camera. We measure these shafts with 0.01 mm precision (10 microns) and adjust them so the camera can properly focus at infinity with any lens. It?s a process that requires experience!
The other option would be to replace the removed filter stack with material of equivalent thickness, but this is not how we do it! This involves using optical glass or performing a permanent fixed-wavelength conversion (e.g., for 720nm or similar). It's a tricky method, and image quality can suffer depending on the quality of the replacement glass.