Quick Overview
- 24.6MP Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor
- Up to 120 fps Cont. Shooting with AF/AE
- Pre-Capture Function; Speed Boost Button
- Flash Sync at up to 1/80,000 Sec.
- 4K 120p 10-bit Video; S-Log3 & S-Cinetone
- 759-Point Phase-Detect AF with Tracking
- 8-Stop 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
- 9.44m-Dot EVF with 240 fps Refresh Rate
- 3.2" 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Touchscreen LCD
- Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots
Product Description
Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera
Laying claim to the title of world's first global shutter mirrorless camera, the Sony a9 III is a speedy and incredibly capable system for sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and much, much more. This revolutionary sensor technology raises the bar for full-frame imaging, including the ability to shoot raw continuously at up to 120 fps and enjoy flash sync up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. Blending the functionality of this 24.6MP sensor with Sony's powerful BIONZ XR processor and AI Processing Unit results in a system that will provide unmatched performance for those looking for an incredibly responsive and reliable camera system.
Global Shutter-A First for Mirrorless
Sony has delivered the world's first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera with the a9 III. The use of a global shutter provides a leap in performance over the rolling shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides a near instantaneous and simultaneous readout of all 24.6MP, eliminating skew and other artifacts that plagued rolling shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology is every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary in the a9 III.
Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.
Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.
Pre-Capture & Speed Boost-Never Miss a Moment
Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a9 III offers features new features to unlock the camera's full potential.
- Pre-Capture: The a9 III can be configured to begin recording images to the buffer when the shutter button is half-pressed. Users can set this between 0.05-1.0 second. Upon pressing the shutter these images will be saved to the memory card.
- Speed Boost: Not every shoot calls for the a9 III's impressive max speed of 120 fps. With Speed Boost and the C5 button, which is conveniently placed near the grip on the front of the camera, users can instantly switch their camera from their usual continuous shooting frame rate to a faster one to make sure their next shot is just right. Photographers will be able to select various frame rates up to 120 fps.
Pro-Quality 4K Video
While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology-rolling shutter and banding artifacts are completely eliminated-the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor worth talking about.
- The a9 III captures and downsamples the full 6K image area to produce high-quality UHD 4K video up to 60 fps. It can also record 4K up to 120 fps with no crop.
- Record 10-bit 4:2:2 internally using All-I encoding for maximum quality.
- Output 16-bit raw via the full-size HDMI port to a compatible external recorder.
- S-Log3, S-Cinetone, and other Picture Profiles are available for optimizing the image for your workflow and production environment.
Refined Body Design
With a new generation of Alpha-series cameras comes some slight tweaks and modifications designed to make the operation of the system more ergonomic. The a9 III features a handful of updates:
- Addition of C5 custom button to front of camera body.
- Continuous shooting mode dial can now be disabled and shooting speed can be adjusted in the menu.
- Enhanced grip and the shutter button has been slightly moved to provide a more ergonomic experience.
- Dual CFexpress Type A/SD card slots provide versatility, allowing users to use existing media or pick up the faster CFexpress options to take full advantage of the a9 III's increased speed.
- USB-C port now offers faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds of up to 10 Gb/s.
- 3.2" 2.1m-dot 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen LCD-first seen on the a7R V. This screen has a wide color gamut covering the DCI-P3 space.
- 9.44m-dot 0.90x OLED electronic viewfinder with maximum refresh rate of 240 fps. The a9 III benefits from maximum quality viewing at up to 120 fps.
- Ethernet port for advanced networking and data transfer workflows.
- The optional VG-C5EM Vertical Grip is designed to match the updated ergonomics of the a9 III, including the new C5 button.
Future Firmware Updates
The Sony a9 III is going to get better with time and there are some details on what to expect in future firmware updates:
- The ability to shooting continuously at up to 120 fps when using the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second.
- Workflow enhancements for IPTC metadata and FTP functions.
- Addition of C2PA technology from the Content Authenticity Initiative.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
Building on the success of its predecessor, the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens from Sony is an evolved and improved telephoto zoom lens for professionals. It is lighter than its predecessor but boasts performance improvements in every area of operation. This addition to the G Master series delivers increase sharpness with a minimum of aberrations with an optical design that includes an XA element, an aspherical element, two extra-low dispersion aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion elements, and two Super ED elements. This optical design aslo features Sony's latest generation Nano AR II Coating that reduces reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color.
Four XL Linear motors make autofocus fast, precise, and highly responsive for stationary subjects and for tracking, with two motors driving each of the internal focusing groups. The floating focus design divides the elements into two independently controlled groups for increased responsiveness, for both still and video applications, with speeds up to four times faster than its previous version design. The FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens is the first large-aperture tele-zoom lens with four linear AF actuators, which work to reduce focus breathing and focus shift while zooming. Direct manual focus is available full-time, and the linear response manual focus function changes the manual focus response based on the focus ring rotations speed.
Optimized for speed, this lens maintains a fast and constant f/2.8 aperture through the zoom range for easy use in low-light conditions, as well as for greater control over shallow depth of field. Smooth bokeh is achieved by the eleven-blade circular diaphragm for smooth out-of-focus areas. The newly developed aperture drive unit provides fast yet quiet operation.
The white lens barrel features three programmable focus control buttons, an AF/MF switch, a focus range limiter switch, and Optical Steady Shot control switches. Image stabilization combats camera shake, especially at longer focal lengths, and the added Mode 3 function increases framing stability when shooting moving subjects.
For durability and working in harsh environments, the lens is dust and moisture-resistant, and the front element features a fluorine coating to resist water and oil. The lens features a removable rotating tripod collar and a lens hood that provides access to rotate a separately available accessory polarizing filter.
- As part of Sony's flagship G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. Additionally, these lenses feature robust and intuitive-to-handle physical designs to benefit both photography and cine applications.
- A popular 70-200mm telephoto zoom range designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens is also compatible with APS-C format cameras where it renders a 105-300mm equivalent focal length range.
- The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and lends greater control over focus position for shallow depth of field techniques.
- Two extra-low dispersion elements and two Super ED elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color fidelity. Each optical surface has a Nano AR Coating II applied to reduce surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color rendering in strong lighting conditions.
- Four XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors ensure fast, precise, and accurate autofocus in both stills and video, with increased speed and improved tracking over the previous model, and reduced focus breathing, zoom shifting, and axis shifting for refined cine shooting.
- Optical Steady Shot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can also be combined with a select camera's sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur. An OSS Mode switch lets you choose Mode 1 for general image stabilization that is suited to most types of shooting, a Mode 2 setting that is designed for panning movements, and Mode 3 for emphasizing framing stability when shooting moving subjects.
- The lens barrel is equipped with three programmable focus control buttons and a focus range limiter switch to permit fast, intuitive operation of the lens while shooting.
- The front lens element features a fluorine coating to protect against smudges and dust from adhering to the glass surface. Dust- and moisture-sealed design better permits working in harsh environments.
- A removable, rotating tripod mount permits quick switching from horizontal to vertical shooting orientations.
- The included lens hood features a flocked interior for reducing glare and an opening that allows the convenient operation of separately purchased circular polarizing or other rotating filters.
- Compatible with Sony's optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, this lens can be easily transformed into a 98-280mm or 140-400mm optic, respectively.
Sony A9 III Specs
Key Specs
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) |
| Image Sensor | Full-Frame |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity | 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 |
| Max Recording Modes | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps |
| Max Video Output | 4:2:2 8-Bit Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps Raw 16-Bit 4.6K at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x RJ45 (Data) Output 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Remote) Input 1x USB-C (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type | Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery | 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) • Approx. 400 Shots |
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) Actual: 25.2 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | Crop Factor: 1x Additional Modes: 1.5x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | No |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Electronic Global Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/80000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity | 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 |
| Metering Method | Evaluative |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -5 to 17 EV |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 120 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording | XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 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) |
| Video Output | 4:2:2 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 |
| Recording Limit | No |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Internal Storage | No |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x RJ45 (Data) Output 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Remote) Input 1x USB-C (Data) Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
| Display Type | Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD |
| Resolution | 2,095,104 Dot |
Viewfinder
| Type | Electronic (OLED) |
| Size | 0.64" |
| Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
| Eye Point | 25 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -5 to +20 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/80000 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| Non-Shoe Flash Connection | PC Sync Port |
General
| Battery | 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) • Approx. 400 Shots |
| PoE Support | Yes |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mount | 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Materials | Magnesium Alloy |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Conditions | -4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3" / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 617 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.84 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.5 x 7.4 x 6.4" |
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens
| Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 34° to 12° 30' |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 14 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Removable and Rotating |
| Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.46 x 7.87" / 88 x 200 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 lb / 1045 g |
| In The Box | Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Lens |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
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