Sony α9
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Intro price | 4,500 USD |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 35.6×23.8 mmExmorfull-frameRS CMOS Sensor |
| Maximumresolution | 6000×4000 (3:2) (24.2megapixel) |
| Film speed | Auto, 100-51,200 expandable to 204,800 |
| Storage media | Dual memory card slots. α9 supportsMemory StickPro Duo, Pro-HG Duo,SD,SDHC,SDXC;α9 II supports only SD formats. Slot 1 - SD (UHS-I/II compliant). Slot 2 - Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I compliant) on α9; SD (UHS-1/II compliant) on α9 II |
| Focusing | |
| Focusmodes | Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposuremetering | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter speedrange | 1/32,000 (Electronic) / 1/8000 (Mechanical) - 30 sec, BULB |
| Continuous shooting | 20 frame/s electronic (12bit[1]), 5 frame/s mechanical |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Built-in 3.68 Million dot Quad-VGA OLED Electronic viewfinder |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.95 in (75 mm) Tilting LCD, 1.44 megapixel |
| Battery | NP-FZ100 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery |
| Body features | Anti Dust System, Image Stabilization with Sensor-Shift mechanism |
| Dimensions | 126.9 mm × 95.6 mm × 63 mm (5.00 in × 3.76 in × 2.48 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 673 g (23.7 oz) including battery and memory card |
| Made in | Thailand |
TheSony α9(the α is sometimes spelled out as Alpha), Model ILCE-9, is afull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.It was Sony's flagship camera as of 2017. The camera is not the successor to theα7line ofdigital camerasbut supplements it. Announced on 19 April 2017, the α9 is characterized bySonyas a true professional mirrorless camera system.[2]The α9 is being compared with theNikon D5and theCanon EOS-1D X Mark II.[3]
Sony initially priced the α9 at $4,499 with an availability date in May 2017.
The headline feature of the α9 is the 20 frames per second with a buffer of 240 raw or 362 JPEG images. This is accomplished without temporarily blacking out the finder for each exposure, unlike aDSLR.[4] Sony a9 was the first e-mount camera to use the larger NP-FZ100 battery with nearly double the capacity of the previous smaller NP-FW50 battery.[5]
TheSony α9 II,announced in October 2019, succeeds the α9. The new camera has updated ergonomics, connectivity, and a faster 10 fps burst with the mechanical shutter. Additionally, the α9 II breaks compatibility with the Memory Stick format; both slots are now SD and support the UHS-II protocol.[6]
TheSony α9 IIIhas been announced in November 2023, featuring a global shutter and 120 fps burst.[7]
Features
[edit]- Stacked Exmor RS CMOS Full-Frame sensor
- 693-point focal-plane phase detection AF
- 5-axis image stabilization
- LCD touchscreen (3 inch/7.5 cm) with tilt functionality
- 3.68 Million dot Quad-VGA OLED 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) electronic viewfinder[8]
- 1200-zone evaluative light metering
- Built-inWi-Fi,NFCand Bluetooth
- LAN input for transferring files via FTP
- LED-auto focus illuminator
- Multi Interface Shoe
- My Menu system with up to 72 assignable functions
- Joystick for positioning of the 693 focus points
- Dual memory card slots:
- α9: One for UHS-I and one for UHS-II.
- α9 II: Both support UHS-II.
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Dual memory card slots of the Sony α9
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Reception
[edit]Initial hands-on of the α9 have been positive with multiple reviewers praising the company for listening to its users.[9]
The α9 wonCamera Grand Prix 2018Camera of the Year.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Sony a9 Full Review: Mirrorless Redefined: Digital Photography Review
- ^"Sony's new α9 camera is a full-frame mirrorless with ludicrous speed".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-11-12.Retrieved2017-04-20.
- ^"Spec Warfare: Sony α9 vs Nikon D5 vs Canon 1D X Mark II".News Ledge.2017-04-19.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-01-17.Retrieved2017-04-20.
- ^"Sony α9 may trounce Canon and Nikon at their own game. Or not".CNET.Archivedfrom the original on 2018-07-28.Retrieved2017-04-20.
- ^"Sony a9 Review".Archivedfrom the original on 2023-03-14.Retrieved2023-05-05.
- ^"Sony a9 II review".DPReview.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-12-10.Retrieved2021-02-06.
- ^https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-9m3[bare URL]
- ^"Sony's New α9 Camera Revolutionizes the Professional Imaging Market".www.sony.com.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-09-30.Retrieved2022-09-30.
- ^"This is What 20fps with No Blackout Looks Like on the Sony α9".PetaPixel.2017-04-20.Archivedfrom the original on 2017-04-20.Retrieved2017-04-20.
- ^"Camera Grand Prix 2018".Archivedfrom the original on 2018-05-22.Retrieved2018-05-21.
External links
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Media related toSony ILCE-9at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Dpreview.com's Full Review of the Sony α9
