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2023-06-21T09:46:52
Rated 5 out of 5
An affordable workhorse.
The Sony A9 is still the tool you need to do fantastic work at any level of photography. It's fast, simple, robust, and loaded with key features you need to be successful. It is an affordable workhorse.
james p.
2021-07-11T08:38:34
Rated 5 out of 5
super fast focusing.
Crazy fast tracking and focusing.
GARY K.
2021-06-17T11:20:27
Rated 5 out of 5
Confident it can do the job.
Another Sony added to my mirrorless camera. Never failed shooting nature, sports. Very satisfied.
CORNELIO C.
2021-06-17T08:33:36
Rated 5 out of 5
Love Sony
Awesome camera, use for shorting wildlife with my Sony 200-600mm. Fast!
DEANNA W.
2021-02-25T07:11:50
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent camera
First Mirrorless camera I have own after many DSLR’s. A little bit of time to get used to smaller size but matched with a Sony lens……amazingly fast focusing, no significant noise at high ISO’s, 2 card slots. Can be customized with various buttons in any way you want. I like to take pictures of birds. 20 images per second is perfect to catch them in flight. With the fast focusing..hard to miss your shot. Could not afford the A911 and not sure what advantages it has, but this camera is really excellent
HEDRICK R.
2020-12-25T08:27:22
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera
Excellent Camera!!
KRISHNAKUMAR M.
2020-11-04T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Best Value fast action event camera of 2020-21
Just got my hand on this beast of a camera and its insane. It was an expensive camera at lunch in 2017 but considered a very good value for money camera and offered essential features like Eye tracking continuous AF, Black out free 20fps and maintains same color across the color fidelity in high iso range is something that world has never seen before and that remains still the same. Interestingly the price has come down by a huge margin and its close to a7riii which makes it a no brainer and the best value camera for 2021 period. Just one catch, there is no Slog or HLG for video and I really wish sony with give picture profile to this beast. On the other hand the A9ii got a bit incremental update nothing that can beat A9, its all the same with fast transfer capability for hardcore on field sports shooter.
Tahzive
Originally posted at
2020-06-19T12:28:46
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Sony Camera
Fantastic camera. Use it all the time. Preferred it over the a7riii.
Christine B.
2020-06-17T11:24:33
Rated 5 out of 5
Impressive breakthrough camera
Impressive camera in so many ways. Incredible autofocus, and the ability to shoot at 20 frames per second without any image blackout is revolutionary.
DAVID S.
2020-05-27T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
great Shape
Greater than i had expected!! i want to get this products for a long time. Especially, beautiful mirrorless feature.
cherry2572
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2020-02-26T12:17:22
Rated 5 out of 5
Game changer
This camera is everything and the best backup camera I have ever used supporting the A7RIII
Rodney P.
2020-02-26T12:15:22
Rated 5 out of 5
This is a battleship
This camera is everything as a backup to my A7RIII. The only reason the RIII is my go to camera is because of its video capabilities being more superior to the video on the A9.
Rodney P.
2020-02-04T08:29:51
Rated 5 out of 5
Great
Great, very fast, awsom camera.
YOUNG P.
2020-01-02T15:44:50
Rated 5 out of 5
Great camera! I highly recommend this camera.
Great camera!
Craig B.
2019-11-14T10:49:59
Rated 5 out of 5
If you can't get the shot with this, you can't get the shot.
Simply the best body I've ever shot PERIOD
MATTHEW K.
2019-06-26T12:51:37
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome in a camera
This was the right purchase for me. The weight is right for me, so it is comfortable to carry and use for long periods of time. It was easy to set up and start using. Absolutely love this camera!
DAVID S.
2019-05-05T15:02:14
Rated 5 out of 5
Lives up to the hype and then some...
Wow! This camera is insane! I had a Sony A7R III, as well as a Sony A7 III - kept the A III and am selling the A7R III because I decided I didn’t need 42MP, and the A9’s focusing and no-blackout 20fps was very enticing. Let me say, the A9 lives up to all of the hype you can read about it. The no-blackout 20fps is ridiculous, and the focusing? Oh my, the focusing! After firmware 5.0, the tracking focus is mind-blowing. I have never had an out-of-focus photo using this mode. It’s truly astonishing. Photos look stunning and the color is spot on. I feel bad that I’ll probably be using my A7 III less, as I love that camera as well, but the A9 is a revelation!
Mark T.
2019-04-16T20:45:45
Rated 5 out of 5
Make the jump to mirrorless
I decided to make the move to mirrorless and Sony seems to be the best on the market right now. I have always been a Nikon user, so it was a little hard to make the jump. I'm glad I did. The Sony Alpha A9 is a solid top of the class professional camera. I especially like the autofocus features of the A9.
Roger T.
2019-04-03T21:37:55
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Camera But It was Used
I bought an a9 after switching all my equipment from Canon after 20 years to Sony. I was somewhat suspicious when I got the camera since the box had been taped shut, but still looked new. It wasn't until I did some aerial shots that I found several spots on my sensor. At first I thought it was a dirty lens but after cleaning all my lenses, I did some more aerial shots and found spots on all the photos in the same locations. It was very apparent to me that they sent me a camera that had been returned by someone else. Of course it was after the 30 day period that I noticed it so I couldn't return it. Needless to say, I'm not happy with Adorama as this isn't the first suspicious item purchased. I have gone back to using B&H where I never had a problem with quality.
WILLIAM A.
2019-03-08T16:04:57
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Kit, and fast shipping but box was very damaged
Kit was delivered in 2 days, oddly they sent me an email saying I had to call into confirm some payment details, turns out they just wanted to check my social media...I suppose to see if I had a following and might be doing a review, after all this is a serious kit. For whatever reason, they still got it to me the next day, and I would rate 5 stars because all the gear is awesome but the box looked like it had been delivered by Jim Carrey at the beginning of Ace Ventura (checkj youtube ace ventura delivery if you don't know what I'm on about), two corners completely smashed in and one huge rip that had been taped over at some point (could fit both hands through it easily), most likely happened after it left adormama but who knows for sure. Regardless, because I also ordered the Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Backpack (5 stars on that badboy right there, its dope and has excellent build quality and storage) and the backpack took the grunt of the smashes and cushioned the lenses and camera thankfully. There was no bubblewrap or peanuts in the box, it was all just tossed in, it filled the space so they were not rattling around but I mean really? I think we can spring for some protective polymers on that kind of budget. Free VIP360 was also really cool I liked that alot, will def keep ordering from Adorama instead of B&H when they have the item in stock/not backordered. Review will be up soon on my YT CallMeFrost if you care to see how and kit/lenses/filters
ALAN T.
2018-12-18T18:48:46
Rated 5 out of 5
wow, wow and more wow!
Wow, I already like and own other Sony cameras, but in the short time I have had this camera, I'm so excited with what I can do with it. I've already had a chance to shoot some college football and surfers and impressed with results. Its so quiet too, which in high speed mode makes me wonder if its actually taking photos... it is!
glen M.
2018-12-18T11:47:06
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony A9 is the best and most tech today
You haven't experienced photography without experiencing silent shooting. The Sony A9 gives you that and zero blackout while shooting. It changes the way you approach subjects. Merry Christmas!
John R.
2018-12-04T21:14:59
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Camera !
Camera is tack sharp and clear. Matches nicely with the 100-400mm GM lens. Adorama is my first choice for purchases.
Joann W.
2018-11-20T13:15:51
Rated 5 out of 5
AMAZING
Great camera!! Unbelievable AF system. I use the A9 and A7R III and between those two bodies I can cover everything from wildlife to portraits to weddings. The Sony E mount system has truly exceeded my expectations. So much easier on weight than traditional FF options from Canon and Nikon. All the E mount lens offerings are also top notch.
JISUK L.
2018-10-03T12:57:16
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Sports and Event Camera
I have enjoyed using this for sports ( with 70-200 2.8 GM for HS football and volleyball so far) as well as events (24-70 2.8 GM) where the silent shutter is fantastic. For example, I photographed a school play - any shutter sound at all would have been disruptive so this was the perfect solution. I have the 400 2.8 on order which will really make it the complete package for me. Only regret is that it does not have anti-flicker which is very handy for shooting at HS football fields. Maybe a firmware update since the A7RIII has it . . . .
Andrew C.
2018-09-27T16:29:54
Rated 5 out of 5
very impressed with the sony a9!
just a little background: i'm a canon loyalist from the 80's. i didn't consider implementing sony gear till i was given a loaner kit. was deeply impressed with the functionality of the a9. so i bought 2.
ANDY K.
2018-09-05T10:03:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Best Alpha yet
Well designed high resolution camera packed with features.
RAMESH K.
2018-06-06T07:29:22
Rated 4 out of 5
Fast and silent...
Focus tracking is very good, and the camera can operate in complete silence. Viewfinder is also excellent - much better than the A7RII and A7III. If you need to change quickly between AF-C and AF-S, you can do it with this one since it's on a wheel, but it's not as easy as on the Nikons I came from. Sony is spot on with the technology. Now they just need to work out the ergonomics. If this camera was in a body like the Nikon D5, it would be photographic perfection.
Robbie G.
2018-04-12T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Low light photography is excellent
The speed and precision is the best! The compact size and professional output!
Seeker 2.
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2018-03-04T10:58:58
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing
This camera is beyond amazing and so is this site. It has everything I ever wanted in a camera. I love every piece of this thing.
BRIANA B.
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Sony a9 Specifications
Lens Compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount
E-mount
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Number of Pixels (Effective)
Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Number of Pixels (Total)
Approx. 28.3 megapixels
Image Sensor Type
35mm full frame (35.6x23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System
Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
Recording Format (Still Images)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (Pixels) [3:2]
35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 3936 x 2624 (10M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2624 (10M), M: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M), S: 1968 x 1312 (2.6M)
Image Size (Pixels) [16:9]
35mm full frame L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), APS-C L: 3936 x 2216 (8.7M), M: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M), S: 1968 x 1112 (2.2M)
Image Quality Modes
JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard, RAW, RAW & JPEG
Picture Effect (Still Images)
Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy
Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-keyCreative Style (Still Images)
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Dynamic Range Functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Color Space (Still Images)
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
14-bit RAW
Yes
Uncompressed RAW
Yes
Recording Format (Movie)
XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4
Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio Recording Format
XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Color Space (Movie)
xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Picture Effect (Movie)
8 types: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy
Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Rich-tone MonochromeImage Size (Pixels), NTSC
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 17M, FH), AVC MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 28M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 16M), 1280 x 720 (30p, 6M)
Image Size (Pixels), PAL
XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p, 28M, PS), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 17M, FH), AVC MP4:1920 x 1080 (50p, 28M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16M), 1280 x 720 (25p, 6M)
Image Frame Rate
NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
Movie Functions
Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Dual Video REC, TC/UB, (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), AF Tracking Duration, AF Drive SpeedAuto, Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable)
HDMI Output
3840 x 2160 (25p), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
Location Information Link
Yes from Smartphone
Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
Memory Card Slot
SLOT1: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card, SLOT2: Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card
Recording Mode on 2 Memory Cards
Simult. Rec (Still), Simult. Rec (Movie), Simult. Rec (Still/Movie), Sort (JPEG/RAW), Sort (Still/Movie), Copy
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
White Balance Modes
Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash /Underwater/ Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step)) / Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment
Yes (G7 to M7,57-step) (A7 to B7,29-step)
Priority Set in AWB
Yes
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensor
Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Focus Point
35mm full frame: 693 points (phase-detection AF), APS-C mode with FF lens: 299 points (phase-detection AF), with APS-C lens: 221 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode
AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C ( Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area
Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) /Expanded Flexible Spot/ Lock-on AF ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Other Functions
Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Lock-on AF, Eye AF, AF micro adjustment, (Sold separately), with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF Track Sens, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist.
AF Illuminator
Yes (with built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator range
Approx. 0.3m - approx. 3.0m (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Focus Type with LA-EA3
Selectable (phase-detection, contrast-detection) (Sold separately)
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable), (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
Exposure Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments
AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes
AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
ISO Sensitivity
[Still images] Mechanical Shutter: ISO 100-51200 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 204800 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit & upper limit), Electronic Shutter: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit & upper limit), [Movies] ISO 100-51200 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit & upper limit)
Viewfinder Type
1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color), Quad-VGA OLED
Creative Style (Movie)
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Number of Dots (Viewfinder)
3, 686, 400 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color Temperature Control
Manual (5 steps)
Field Coverage
1
Magnification
Approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
Diopter Adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0m-1
Eye Point
Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection
STD 60fps / HI 120fps
Display Contents
Digital Level Gauge, Display All Info, For viewfinder, Graphic Display, Histogram, No Disp. Info
LCD Screen Type
2.95" (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots (LCD Screen)
1,440,000 dots
Touch Panel
Yes
Brightness Control
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle
Up by approx. 107 degrees, Down by approx. 41 degrees
Display Selector (Finder/LCD)
Yes (Auto/Manual)
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)
On/Off
Quick Navi
Yes
Focus Magnifier
Yes (35mm full frame: 4.7x, 9.4x, APS-C: 3.1x, 6.2x)
Zebra
Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF
Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Others (LCD Screen)
WhiteMagic, Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Center/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Display Content
Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Display Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
Clear Image Zoom
Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 2x
Digital Zoom
Smart zoom (Still images): 35mm full frame: M: approx. 1.5x, S: approx. 2x, APS-C: M: approx. 1.3x, S: approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): 35mm full frame: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 6.1x, S: approx. 8x, APS-C: L: approx. 4x, M: approx. 5.2x, S: approx. 8x, Digital zoom (Movie): 35mm full frame: approx. 4x, APS-C: approx. 4x
Face Detection
Modes: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face registration, Face selection, Max. number of detectable: 8
Others
Touch Focus: Yes (Available with LCD monitor operation), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, FTP Transfer Func., Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Video Light Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Shutter Type
Auto/Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeShutter Speed
[Still images, Single shot], Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, AUTO: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec, [Still images, Continuous shooting], Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, AUTO: 1/32000
Flash Sync. Speed
1/250 sec
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting
Yes (Electronic Shutter)
Image Stabilization Type
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
Compensation Effect
5.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Planar T FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off)
Flash Control
Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Bracketing
3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments
Flash Modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External Flash Compatibility
Sony System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock
Yes
Wireless Control
Yes (light signal/radio signal)
Drive Modes
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (Approx. max.)
AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 20 fps, Mid: max. 10fps, Lo: max. 5 fps, Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 5 fps, Mid: max. 5fps, Lo: max. 2.5 fps
No. of Recordable Frames (Approx.)
JPEG Extra fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Standard L: 362 frames, RAW: 241 frames, RAW&JPG: 222 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 128 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPG: 118 frames
Self-Timer
10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer
Photo Capture
Yes
Playback Modes
Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 15.0x, M: 9.84x, S: 7.52x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Folder selection (Date/ Still/ MP4/ AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
PC Interface
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Yes
NFC
Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Wireless LAN (Built-In)
Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), View on Smartphone: Yes, Send to Computer: Yes, View on TV: Yes
Bluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band))
HD Output
HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes
Mic Terminal
Yes (3.5mm Stereo minijack)
Sync terminal
Yes
Headphone Terminal
Yes (3.5mm Stereo minijack)
Vertical Grip Connector
Yes
PC Remote
Yes
LAN Terminal
Yes
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Print Compatible Standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom Function Type
Custom key settings, My Menu, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets), Reg Cust. Shoot Set
Lens Compensation Setting
Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Supplied Battery
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)
Approx. 480 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 650 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, Actual Recording)
Approx. 105 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 120 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, Cont. Recording)
Approx. 185 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 195 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge
Yes
Power Consumption with Viewfinder
Still images: Approx. 4.1W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx5.3W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power Consumption with LCD screen
Still images: Approx. 3.0W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx5.0W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power Supply
Yes
Operating Temperature
32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 126.9 x 95.6 x 63mm (5.00 x 3.76 x 2.48")
Weight
Approx. 673g (23.74 oz) (With Battery and Memory Card Included)
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Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens for Sony E
$1,398.00
Recommended
Lexar SILVER Series Professional 1667x 128GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card
$39.99
Recommended
Sony NP-FZ100 7.2V 2280mAh Lithium-Ion Battery for Alpha Sony Digital Cameras
$86.00
Recommended
Sony VG-C3EM Vertical Grip for Alpha a9 & a7R III, A7 III
$338.00
Recommended
Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter, Sigma/Canon EF Lens to Sony E Cameras
$279.00
Recommended
Sony RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander for DSLR-A99 Digital SLR Camera
$32.99
Recommended
ProOptic Screen Protector for Sony FX3, a1, a7 II, a7 III, a7R IV, a9,RX10/RX100
$19.95
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Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens for Sony E
$2,048.00
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E
$798.00
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens for Sony E
$2,698.00
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens for Sony E
$2,098.00
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About Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera, Full Frame
FEATURED REVIEWS
Lives up to the hype and then some...
By Mark T.
Wow! This camera is insane! I had a Sony A7R III, as well as a Sony A7 III - kept the A III and am selling the A7R III because I decided I didn’t need 42MP, and the A9’s focusing and no-blackout 20fps was very enticing. Let me say, the A9 lives up to all of the hype you can read about it. The no-blackout 20fps is ridiculous, and the focusing? Oh my, the focusing! After firmware 5.0, the tracking focus is mind-blowing. I have never had an out-of-focus photo using this mode. It’s truly astonis...
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Best camera I've ever owned!
By Gary N.
The AF ability of the A9 sets it apart even from my Canon !DX. It's just like cheating. It's that good, even with an adapter and using Canon mount lenses! Recommended in the highest possible way.
Read: Adorama's First Impression
Some Noteworthy Features
- Silent shutter (on/off)
- 693-point focal-plane phase-detection AF
- Blackout-free shooting
- Doubled battery capacity results in up to 480 frames on a single charge
- FTP transfer via LAN terminal on the camera body
Article:
It has been a good week for Sony. Just days after learning that they had risen from the world’s #3 to #2 camera maker, the Japanese electronics giant made the long-awaited blockbuster announcement of their new flagship camera, the groundbreaking Sony a9. Featuring the world’s first full-frame stacked CMOS sensor that delivers 24.2mp resolution, blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20fps and 693 focal point phase detection AF points, the camera offers unprecedented performance for a pro-level camera.
The dawn of the true digital age
What only α9 can do
This mechanism-free camera can deliver a-class-above performance conventional mechanical SLRs have only sought. For example, this system realizes a totally blackout-free viewfinder while conventional systems can only try to reduce blackout time. A high-speed, vibration-free, silent Anti-Distortion shutter vastly extends the range of shooting situations while a mechanical system can only aim for lower vibration and quieter shutter release sound. α9 provides continuous tracking of moving subjects for foolproof AF/AE while traditional SLRs can only challenge such AF/AE performance improvements. Moreover, α9 allows its viewfinder to show not only images of the subject — available on conventional systems — but also the final image of a shot. Now, thanks to a new image sensor that superbly manages all these roles, you can surpass all expectation with α9.
Note: This camera is equipped with electronic and mechanical shutters. The features described in this section are primarily related to electronic shutter operation.
Full-frame stacked CMOS sensor
The combination of CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image-processing engine brings you true digital freedom.
[ Stacked back-illuminated structure with integral memory ]
(1) Pixel area (2) Integral memory (3) Hi-speed signal processing circuit (4) Image processing engine
Capture the previously uncatchable
High-speed continuous shooting
Groundbreaking full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor team up for 20fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking. Stunning high-speed performance and ample buffer let you capture the decisive moment.
Blackout-free shooting
Non-mechanical electronic shutter eliminates blackout with typical SLR mirror action. An uninterrupted view of the subject is available even during shutter release, with 60fps live-view capability and minimal display lag in continuous shooting.
Track the action with an uninterrupted view
AF/AE calculations up to 60 times/sec
Light directly reaches the image sensor without mechanical interruption. An ingenious fusion of mirrorless construction and new speed-enhancing technologies provides AF/AE at the full-frame focal plane.
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec. far surpass mechanical shutters for a new imaging expression. You can also maintain shallow depth of field without an ND filter, even under bright conditions.
(A mode 1/20000 sec. F8.0 ISO 1000)
Silence expands photographic potential
No noise distraction
An anti-distortion electronic shutter allows silent shooting without mechanical mirror and shutter noise. It’s ideal for sports and subjects that demand quiet operation, greatly expanding camera versatility
No unwanted vibration
During SLR shooting, mirror shock and shutter release shock cause subtle vibration. α9, however, has a vibration-free electronic shutter that can keep the camera stable, for razor-sharp images.
Stunningly wide coverage
The phase-detection points on the surface of an image sensor — 693 AF points — covers approximately 93% of the image area. High-precision performance assures your focus on subjects.
Fast AF speed
Capture fast-moving subjects with reliable rapid AF. The speed and accuracy of this Fast Hybrid AF System are further improved in combination with the enhanced BIONZ X image processing engine.
Steadfast tracking
Uninterrupted AF and optimized AF algorithm dramatically enhance AF accuracy and tracking. Even during shutter release, constantly activated AF lets you continue tracking random subject motion.
More AF features for assured shooting
Eye AF for more precise focusing
Eye detection — enhanced by 30% through improved face detection — keeps the subject’s eye in focus, even if the face is turned at an angle or partially shaded. Wide focal-plane phase-detection AF sensor shows its ability in challenging shots.
Reliable even in low light
Capture subjects with high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV-3 at ISO 100, due to the high sensitivity image sensor.
A-mount lens AF support
Focal-plane phase-detection AF system with 693 AF points functions reliably. Enjoy up to 10fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking even when you use A-mount lenses with a mount adapter (LA-EA3).
New CMOS sensor
High sensitivity, a back-illuminated configuration, gapless on-chip lens architecture, and other Sony innovations deliver stunning images in a wide range of photographic situations. Standard ISO range is ISO 100-51200, expandable to ISO 50-204800 with minimum noise.
Technology for high-quality images
Utilize high-quality imaging that unites all available image sensor technologies — including back-illuminated structure, gapless on-chip lens architecture.
[A] Conventional front-illuminated structure
[B] Stacked back-illuminated structure with integral memory
BIONZ X processor
Enhanced image processing combined with new front-end LSI reduces noise while improving detail depiction over a wide sensitivity range. Improved detail rendering enables lifelike texture reproduction.
Uncompressed 14-bit RAW
Uncompressed 14-bit RAW is a good choice in situations where the sensor's wide dynamic range and fine gradation reproduction will benefit the images being captured.
Beautiful 4K imaging
High-resolution quality of 4K movies
Full-pixel readout with no pixel binning makes it possible to condense approximately 2.4 times the amount of data required for 4K (the equivalent of the amount of data required for 6K) into 3840 x 2160 4K output. This oversampling process plus full-frame pixel readout without binning results in the highest possible 4K movie image quality.
Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder™
The new 3686k-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) shows a clear image with fine detail. The ZEISS® T* Coating greatly reduces reflections. Smooth EVF images realized by 120fps frame rate even allow you to easily track a subject in fast motion.
5-axis image stabilization
New body-integrated 5-axis image stabilization unit offers a 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage. The live-view monitor image is also stabilized, so you can compose images easily even when shooting a fast-moving subject.
Battery stamina for professional use
A newly developed NP-FZ100 battery offers approximately twice the life of the previous NP-FW50. Capture up to approx. 480 still frames on one charge — and further increase the number of shots with an attached optional vertical grip (sold separately) that can hold two batteries.
Dual media slots
Use two slots — one for SD and one for SD/Memory Stick cards — to simultaneously backup still/movie data, save RAW/JPEG images to different cards, and copy between cards. Lower card slot supporting UHS-II type cards is available for fast transfer speed.
FTP file transfer
A new terminal for wired LAN connection lets you transfer still images to an FTP server for viewing and management. Since FTPS (File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS) is supported, image files can be encrypted while being transferred.
My Menu & new menu interface
A new My Menu feature lets you register up to 30 menu items for instant recall, arrange items in any order, and erase unused items. Also, primary menus have been reorganized for smoother search and operation.
Warranty Information
This used item has a FREE 180-day warranty. See details.
What's in the box:
- Battery
- Charger