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The global shutter system in the Sony Alpha a9 III allows for simultaneous full-pixel readout, eliminating image distortion and flash banding, which is common with rolling shutter systems.
The AI processing unit in the Alpha a9 III provides high-precision subject recognition, supporting a wide range of subjects including humans, animals, and vehicles, and enabling accurate tracking during continuous shooting.
The BIONZ XR image processing engine delivers eight times more processing power, enhancing image quality with improved color gradation, realistic color reproduction, and reduced noise.
Yes, the Alpha a9 III can synchronize with compatible Sony flash units at all shutter speeds, up to the maximum 1/80,000 second, allowing for creative lighting in various conditions.
The 5-axis image stabilization provides 8.0-step correction, ensuring blur-free images even during handheld shooting, and is further enhanced by compatible lenses with built-in stabilization.
Review Summary
2025-08-10T20:00:00
I've been a fan of the A9 series since the first one came out. Every time there is an upgrade, I wonder "what could they possibly do better?". Well, the A9iii is, in my opinion, the ultimate A9 series camera. The AF is even better than the previous models. The global shutter removes whatever vestiges of sync problems may have existed and the colors are incredible. I have no notes.
Hopper_Stone
2024-12-31T19:00:00
Implementing 120 photos per second, pre-capturing, AI tracking, all shutter speed flash sync, and flexibility to define function keys helped me to improve the successful rate for nature and macro photography. It was a lot of fun testing the ability to capture subtle moments of birds and using high shutter speed to take flower photos under windy situations with flash. The results were highly acceptable because I didn't do cropping.
KiYn
2024-11-30T19:00:00
Amazing camera! Low light not a issue as I feared.
Oginjo
2024-11-18T06:02:21
I shoot wildlife, travel and some sports. I bought this while my A1 was broken do to a drop. (It was eventually replaced by Extend) I shot a professional soccer match with it, and it performed superbly. Action was captured on the first try, colors were great and LED flicker was not problem at night. Best tool for this use, and also terrific with fill flash, since any shutter speed will work in the Global Shutter. Now the reason why this will not be my Goto body. First, 24mp is just not enough resolution for songbirds, small animals and any other application where you need to crop. APS-C modes which work nicely on the A1 or A7R V are almost useless. The noise levels are also higher than you would expect with that resolution. It is nothing like the low-light capabilities of the 24mp A7III. Second, the continuous shutter is so fast that it takes some getting used to. Even limited in the settings, it is faster than anything you have ever held in your hands. It is very easy to blow through thousands, even tens of thousands of shots in a single shoot if you don't have a light touch on the shutter button and throttle back the high setting in the setup menu. Low continuous shooting is in the range of the fastest DSLR and with the High+, you are essentially taking a video in a slow motion setting. Pre-capture extends this even more. This can be a cool capability, but I never seem to come back from a shoot with less than 2,000 shots and from a sporting with less than 8,000. This means lots of time in post processing for not much difference in those frames. All in all, it is an awesome tool, but it needs to be used with caution. I don't see it being the body I grab first for anything but sports. I am looking forward to an updated A1 with this focus system. It would be the ultimate birding/wildlife tool.
Claud V.
2024-07-13T20:00:00
Good with its interested problem with the global shutter. Now comes the but? make the native iso 100.
Phil852
2024-07-13T20:00:00
Good with its interested problem with the global shutter. Now comes the but? make the native iso 100.
Phil2513
2024-06-13T20:00:00
The 7 day Sony Loaner Program is what pushed me over the edge. I bought the camera over a month ago and have been enjoying the new features almost every day since.
Louu
2024-05-17T20:00:00
I got this camera to complement my A1 but ended up completely replacing the A1. The main reason for purchase is virtually unlimited x-sync that allows me to shoot all sorts of action with strobes in bright daylight. I can get 30 fps shot at 1/12800s fully synced with my Godox strobes (no HSS!) easily with this camera. If you think about it - 30 fps is basically a movie! This is just mind blowing. Auto-focus is great, it's more reliable compared to the A1 thanks to the more advanced ML image recognition. Long time ago I started a petition for Sony to add a pre-shooting buffer to the A1, which of course was ignored but I'm happy to see this feature on the A9 III. It definitely helps to capture more cool moments while shooting sports. Another thing where this camera shines is VIDEO. Thanks to GS, panning looks out of this world. 8 stop IBIS + digital produce footage comparable to Steadicam in smoothness. Overall I'm very happy with this camera, and looking forward to seeing other GS powered cameras from Sony, hopefully with more megapixels for better details. Thanks!
FranklinSportsPhoto
2024-05-15T03:48:16
This camera is unbelievable for sports/action. I got shots I never believed were possible. Whether you are a professional sports photographer or a passionate amateur who wants amazing photos of your kids playing sports, the 120 FPS really opens up possibilities that no other camera can compare to. I also really enjoy the pre-capture feature. It makes getting the right shots a breeze because you just have to wait for the action to happen and then start clicking--knowing you will be capturing all the action you need. Highly recommended and worth the money.
Robert W.
2024-04-03T20:00:00
Im a disabled photography so I really love Sony cameras due to the customisable aspect. This camera body has a better shutter button position than my Sony A1. The tracking is really fast and it catches the body or eye a lot quicker than the Sony A1 So far this came is perfect. You can still crop lots on your photos. The A1 is the one to get if you enlarge your photos or mega crop, if not this camera will suit every need
lukey87
2024-02-03T19:00:00
I have only Owned this camera for a few weeks but in that short time it has revolutionised my photography. A game changer. Superb piece of craftsmanship from Sony.
KevastleyJA
2024-02-03T19:00:00
I have only Owned this camera for a few weeks but in that short time it has revolutionised my photography. A game changer. Superb piece of craftsmanship from Sony.
KJArt
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Black
1x Hot Shoe
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Sony E
Actual: 25.2 Megapixel
Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
No
Stills & Video
Electronic Global Shutter
Electronic Shutter
1/80000 to 30 Seconds
1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb Mode
Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 (125 to 51,200 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800
Video
Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600
Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800
Evaluative
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Up to 120 fps at Maximum Resolution
Yes
2/5/10-Second Delay
3:2
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
14-Bit
XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s]
Yes
No
No
Stereo
2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
1x HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x USB-C Input
1x PC Flash Sync Output
1x RJ45 Data Output
1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Creators' App
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed
GPS
3.2"
2,095,104 Dot
4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Electronic (OLED)
0.64"
9,437,184 Dot
25 mm
1
Approx. 0.9x
-4 to +3
No
1/80000 Second
TTL
Shoe Mount, PC Terminal
Required, included
Lithium ion
NP-F
2
5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3" / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm
Approx. 21.76 oz (617g) (Body only)
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The epic a9III
By KevastleyJA
I have only Owned this camera for a few weeks but in that short time it has revolutionised my photography. A game changer. Superb piece of craftsmanship from Sony.
Exceptional
By FranklinSportsPhoto
I got this camera to complement my A1 but ended up completely replacing the A1. The main reason for purchase is virtually unlimited x-sync that allows me to shoot all sorts of action with strobes in bright daylight. I can get 30 fps shot at 1/12800s fully synced with my Godox strobes (no HSS!) easily with this camera. If you think about it - 30 fps is basically a movie! This is just mind blowing. Auto-focus is great, it's more reliable compared to the A1 thanks to the more advanced ML image r...
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Enhance your photography experience with the Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera, a revolutionary tool for capturing fast-moving subjects with unparalleled precision. As the world's first full-frame camera equipped with a global shutter system, the Alpha a9 III eliminates image distortion, preserving split-second moments in stunning detail. This cutting-edge camera features a 24.6 MP full-frame stacked CMOS image sensor, allowing simultaneous full-pixel readout for distortion-free captures of dynamic scenes.
The Alpha a9 III excels in speed and accuracy, offering blackout-free continuous shooting at an impressive 120fps with full AF/AE tracking. Its advanced AI processing unit ensures high-precision subject recognition, making it ideal for sports and wildlife photography. The camera's maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second, combined with Sony's compatible flash units, provides even illumination across images, enhancing creative possibilities in various lighting conditions.
Harness the pure potential of the Exmor RS image sensor, which integrates a stacked CMOS architecture and integral memory for high-speed processing and minimal delay. The BIONZ XR image processing engine, with eight times the processing power of its predecessors, delivers superior image quality with enhanced color gradation and reduced noise. Capture high-quality 14-bit RAW images and utilize Composite RAW Shooting to achieve exceptional image quality with low noise, even in challenging lighting environments.
The Alpha a9 III's advanced 5-axis image stabilization system, supported by gyro sensors and optimized algorithms, offers 8.0-step stabilization for blur-free handheld shooting. This feature is further enhanced by compatible lenses with built-in stabilization, ensuring sharp images even at telephoto focal lengths.
Experience the power of AI recognition with the Alpha a9 III's real-time recognition AF, which accurately tracks subjects using human pose estimation technology. The camera's AI processing unit supports a wide range of subject recognition, including humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes, making it versatile for various photography genres.
The Alpha a9 III's autofocus system boasts 759 phase-detection points, covering approximately 95.6% of the image area. This Fast Hybrid AF system combines phase-detection and contrast-detection AF for reliable tracking of rapidly moving subjects. Customize your focus area with XL and XS spot sizes, or create a custom focus area to suit specific shooting scenarios.
With flash sync capabilities at all shutter speeds, the Alpha a9 III expands creative possibilities by allowing flash use in bright daylight without large lighting setups. The global shutter system eliminates flash banding, ensuring consistent exposure across images. Additionally, anti-flicker shooting functions reduce flicker between frames, providing a seamless shooting experience.
Elevate your photography with the Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera, bundled with a 128GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card, NP-FZ100 Lithium-Ion Battery, a protective bag, and a cleaning cloth. This comprehensive package equips you with everything needed to capture and preserve your most memorable moments with precision and clarity.
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