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Sony Alpha 9 III Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera ILCE-9M3

SKU: 103241452 - VSN: ILCE9M3B

$5,999.00

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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.

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.

Additional information

Type

Mirrorless Camera

Brand

Sony, Sony Pro

LENS

Lens Mount Type E-mount

FLASH

Built In Flash Modes Pre-flash
Flash Metering System TTL

IMAGE

Image Formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • HEIF

VIDEO

Hd Movie Mode Yes
Video Formats
  • XAVC S
  • H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
  • H.265/MPEG-H HEVC
  • Motion JPEG
Recording Formats 4K
Maximum Frame Rate 120 fps
Maximum Video Resolution 3840 x 2160

MEMORY

Memory Card Supported SD

EXPOSURE

Iso Sensitivity
  • ISO 250
  • ISO 25600
  • ISO 125
  • ISO 51200
  • ISO 12800

VIEWFINDER

Viewfinder Type Electronic

MISCELLANEOUS

Features
  • Continuous Shooting Mode
  • Time Lapse Function
Package Contents
  • Alpha A9 III Mirrorless Camera Body Only
  • Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
  • Battery Charger BC-QZ1
  • Power cord
  • Cable Protector
  • Shoulder strap
  • Body cap
  • Accessory shoe cap
  • Eyepiece cup

DISPLAY GRAPHICS

Screen Size 3.1"
Touchscreen Yes
Full Frame Sensor Yes
Image Sensor Type Exmor RS CMOS
Display Screen Type LCD
Total Camera Resolution 25.2 Megapixel
Effective Camera Resolution 24.2 Megapixel

INTERFACES PORTS

Usb Yes
Hdmi Yes
Charging Interface USB Type-C

POWER DESCRIPTION

Usb Power Delivery Support Yes

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brand Name Sony Pro
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Product Line Alpha
Product Name Alpha A9 III Mirrorless Camera Body Only
Product Type Mirrorless Camera Body Only
Product Model A9 III
Marketing Information

A new movement

Featuring the world's first1full-frame image sensor with a global shutter system, the α9 III is a game changer, capturing fast-moving subjects with absolutely no image distortion and preserving split-second moments in stunning detail.

The next capture era starts now

The α9 III features the world's first1full-frame stacked 24.6 MP2CMOS image sensor with a global shutter system. Unlike a rolling shutter sensor that records images sequentially from the top row of pixels to the bottom, the newly-developed Exmor RS™ image sensor exposes and reads all pixels simultaneously so the camera can capture fast-moving subjects with absolutely no distortion. Combined with a maximum shutter speed of 1/80000 second (1/16000 second during continuous shooting)3, the α9 III is a game changer for professional photography.

(1) Pixel area (2) Hi-speed signal processing circuit (3) Image processing engine

Blackout-free, 120 fps continuous shooting

The α9 III is defined by speed and accuracy, enabling it to capture decisive moments with ease. It's capable of shooting continuous bursts at up to 120 fps with full AF/AE tracking4, all without viewfinder blackout, and its highly-advanced AI processing unit recognises subjects with astonishingly high precision and reliability.

Preserve split-second moments

The maximum shutter speed of 1/80000 second3is available during continuous burst shooting in addition to single shooting modes5, making it easy to capture fast-moving subjects in almost any situation.The shutter speed during continuous shooting can be set up to 1/80000 sec.3A compatible flash unit from Sony (such as the HVL-F60RM2 or HVL-F46RM)6can synchronise at all shutter speeds, eliminating the steep, nonlinear drop-off in illumination that occurs with high-speed sync (HSS) and ensuring even illumination across the image.


Manufacturer Part Number ILCE9M3B
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.sony.com

NETWORK COMMUNICATION

Bluetooth Yes
Wireless Lan Yes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Depth 3.3"
Width 5.4"
Height 3.8"
Durability
  • Dust Resistant
  • Moisture Resistant
Weight Approximate 1.55 lb
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