Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera
Model: ILCE-9M3
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Viewfinder
Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
Size | 0.64" |
Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
Eye Point | 25 mm |
Video Capture
Gamma Curve | S Cinetone |
Internal Recording Modes | 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] |
Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Recording Limit | None |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps |
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image Sizes | 3:2 24 MP (6000 x 4000) 10 MP (3936 x 2632) 6 MP (3008 x 2000) |
Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Monitor
Display Size | 3.2" |
Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Resolution | 2,095,104 Dot |
Key Specs
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode (Extended: 125 to 51,200) 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode Video 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP |
Internal Recording Modes | 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] |
External Recording Modes | Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
Video I/O | 1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Other I/O | 1 x RJ45 Data Output 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output |
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 400 Shots) |
Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel |
Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Interface
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed *As of November, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 |
Other I/O | 1 x RJ45 Data Output 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket (Sync) Output 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Video I/O | 1 x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Image Sensor | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel |
General
Shoe Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Weight | 1.4 lb / 617 g (Body Only) |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3" / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm |
Battery Type | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 400 Shots) |
Focus
Autofocus Sensitivity | -5 to +20 EV |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Autofocus Points | Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627 |
Flash
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/80000 Second |
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
Exposure Control
Continuous Shooting | Up to 120 fps at 24.6 MP |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Metering Method | Evaluative |
ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode (Extended: 125 to 51,200) 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode Video 250 to 25,600 in Manual Mode 250 to 12,800 in Auto Mode |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter 1/80000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode |
Shutter Type | Electronic Global Shutter |
Metering Range | -5 to 17 EV |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
The a9 III pairs the fastest full-frame sensor available with the most dependable AF system and an increasingly sophisticated set of professional workflow tools. There's a slight image quality price to be paid for this speed but it's minor in comparison to the performance the camera brings, overall.
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Sports photography and photojournalism
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Photography not requiring the a9 III's speed.
Late in 2023, Sony shook the camera world by introducing the world's first mirrorless camera with a Global Shutter sensor, the Sony A9 III . The Global Shutter sensor endowed the A9 III with capabilities that were once only a dream just a few months ago, such as 120fps continuous shooting, zero...
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RAW Video Recording Capability, Auto Framing Mode in Video, Pre-Shooting Buffer, Zero Blackout Viewfinder, Gyroscopic Stabilization, Lens Breathing Correction, Front Dial, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Photo/Video Mode Switch, Anti-dust Shutter during Lens Change, Built-in Wireless...
The A9 III becomes Sony’s fastest full-frame camera for sports and action photography, shooting 24 Megapixel photos up to 120fps with an optional pre-capture buffer, blackout-free viewfinder, uncropped 4k 120 video, and their best autofocus system to date.
A groundbreaking image sensor comes at a cost
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Innovative global shutter sensor, Full-frame, 14-bit Raw at up 120fps, Overdrive and pre-capture burst modes, Subject recognition autofocus system, Large, clear viewfinder, Dual-angle rear display, Twin memory card slots with CFe (A) and SDXC support
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Less dynamic range, noisy high ISO pictures, Third-party flashes face compatibility issues, Not all lenses support 120fps focus drive, Omits ProRes video encoding
The Sony A9 III is the best mirrorless camera of its kind for certain use cases, specifically high-speed action and flash photography. It’s a brave move by Sony, ever the innovator – the third version A9 III is effectively a first-generation model because it’s a whole new mirrorless camera with...
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Unbeatable burst shooting, More versatile than ever for flash photography, Sony’s best design
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Limited ISO range, Pricy, Only 4K video
Sony have moved the goal posts a mile with this one, the menu is a little daunting but the resulting images makes all the effort worth while.
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Compact, Durable, Good Video Quality, Great Picture Quality, Lightweight
- 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
- Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera
- Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- Sony FDA-EP19 Eyepiece Cup
- Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
- Sony Multi Interface Shoe Cap
- Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
- Cable Protector
- Shoulder Strap
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty