SeekerSony a9
The Sony a9 camera packs an incredible autofocus system, full-frame image sensor, and 4K video, all in a body that's smaller than most SLRs.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- World’s first Full-frame stacked CMOS sensor w/ integrated memory
- World’s first blackout-free continuous shooting up to 20 fps. Battery Life (Still Images) - Approx. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)15. Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)- Approx. 105 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 120 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard). Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) - Approx. 185 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 195 min (LCD monitor)(CIPA standard)
- Silent, vibration-free, anti-distortion shutter up to 1/32,000 sec.
- 693 Phase Detection AF points over 93% frame coverage. Operating Temperature - 32 - 104 degrees F / 0 - 40 degrees C
- In-the-box: Power cord, Cable Protector, AC Adaptor, Battery Charger BC-QZ1, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup, Micro USB cable
- Battery Life (Still Images): Approx. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard
PROS
+ Shoots at 20fps with subject tracking.
+ Full-frame 24MP image sensor.
+ 93-percent focus coverage.
+ Electronic shutter eliminates blackout.
+ Also supports traditional mechanical shutter.
+ Large, crisp EVF.
+ Tilting touch LCD.
+ In-body 5-axis stabilization.
+ New high-capacity battery.
+ Dual SD slots.
+ 4K video.
+ Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
CONS
- Pricey.
- Only one slot UHS-II compliant.
- Dense menu system.
- Uncompressed Raw capture cuts speed to 12fps.
- Lens library missing wide aperture super telephoto options.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on June 07, 2017
The Sony a9 camera packs an incredible autofocus system, full-frame image sensor, and 4K video, all in a body that's smaller than most SLRs.
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By TechRadar on June 11, 2019
This is a serious lens, finished to a high standard and able to be customized to the level befitting its premium billing. It appears to be very well corrected for aberrations and and capable of impressively sharp images – and naturally, none of this comes cheap.
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By TrustedReviews on June 15, 2017
The Sony Alpha 9 (or A9 for short) is a high-speed full-frame mirrorless camera that’s designed to go head to head with Canon and Nikon’s flagship professional DSLRs. It’s capable of shooting 24MP images at 20 frames per second while keeping focus on moving subjects, and costs £4500.
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By TrustedReviews on July 26, 2017
The Alpha 9 is capable of recording 4K video in the XAVC/S format at 25fps and up to 100MB/s, with a dedicated position on the mode dial that affords full manual control. It’s also possible to record files in a second, lower resolution simultaneously. In addition its S&Q mode allows Full HD recording at rates from 1fps to 100fps – in effect from one-quarter-speed slow motion, up to 8x-speed quick motion.
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By TrustedReviews on July 26, 2017
With a 3.68-million-dot resolution and 0.77x magnification, the A9’s viewfinder has one of the highest specifications on the market. It’s bright and clear, and easy to see into the corners even if you wear glasses. However the live-view feed doesn’t quite do justice to the panel resolution, and aliasing artefacts can often be seen in areas of fine detail.
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