Sony a9 III 24.6MP Mirrorless Camera

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Sony a9 III 24.6MP Mirrorless Camera

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Product Overview

This is the Alpha 9 III: Full-frame Mirrorless Camera from Sony

Sony a9 III Includes:

  • Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
  • Battery Charger BC-QZ1
  • Power cord
  • Cable Protector
  • Shoulder strap
  • Body cap
  • Accessory shoe cap
  • Eyepiece cup

Sony a9 III Features:

  • Blackout-free shooting at 120 fps with full AF/AE tracking
  • Maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second
  • Exmor RS image sensor with global shutter system and BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
  • Composite RAW Shooting for reduced noise
  • Advanced optical 5-axis image stabilization
  • Pre-Capture feature to never miss a moment
  • Flash sync at up to 1/80,000 shutter speed
  • 4K movies without rolling shutter, including 4K 120p
  • S-Cinetone™ for cinematic look without color grading
  • Dynamic active Mode stabilization and Auto Framing for movies
  • Flexible tilting monitor and new front Custom button for enhanced usability
  • Dual CFexpress Type A /SDXC/SDHC compatible media slots
  • Built-in Wi-Fi, USB Type-C® connector, and Ethernet for fast communication and connectivity
  • Rugged reliability and improved dust removal efficiency
  • Touch operation and UVC/UAC support for webcam applications
  • USB PD (Power Delivery) for fast charging

Sony a9 III Specifications:

  • Camera Section:
    • Sensor Type: 35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
    • Number of Pixels (total): Approx. 25.2 megapixels
    • Number of Pixels (Effective): Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.
    • Color Temperature Range: 2500 K–9900 K
    • OPTICAL LOW-PASS FILTER: Yes
  • Image Sensor:
    • Anti-Dust System: Yes
  • Recording (still images):
    • Recording Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
    • Image Size (pixels) [3:2]: 35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)
  • Recording (movie):
    • Video Compression: XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
    • Audio Recording Format: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
  • Movie Functions:
    • Proxy Recording: Yes
    • TC/UB: Yes
    • RAW Output: Yes (HDMI)
    • SLOW AND QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE): Yes
  • Recording System:
    • Memory Card Slot: SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
  • Focus system:
    • FOCUS POINT: Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
    • Other Features: AF Level for Crossing (Still), AF Track for Speed Change (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
    • AF illuminator: Yes (with Built-in LED type)
    • Focus Sensitivity Range: EV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
    • Recognition Target (Still images): Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
    • Recognition Target (Movies): Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
    • Focus Type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
  • Exposure control:
    • METERING SENSITIVITY: EV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
    • Metering Type: 1200-zone evaluative metering
    • Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
    • Anti-Flicker Shoot.: Yes
    • ISO Sensitivity: Still images: ISO 250–25600 (expandable to ISO 125–51200), AUTO (ISO 250–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 250–25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 250–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
  • LCD Screen:
    • Monitor Type: 8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
    • Touch Panel: Yes
    • Number of Dots: 2,095,104 dots
    • Adjustable Angle: Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°
  • Shutter:
    • Shutter Type: Electronic shutter
    • SHUTTER SPEED: Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
    • Flash Sync. Speed: 1/80000 s, 1/500 s
  • Flash:
    • Flash compensation: +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
    • Control: Pre-flash TTL
    • External Flash Compatibility: Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
  • USB Streaming:
    • VIDEO DATA FORMAT: MJPEG, YUV420
    • Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (15p/30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p/25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p/50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)
    • AUDIO DATA FORMAT: LPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
  • Weight:
    • Body only: Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz (Approx. 617 g)
  • Size & Weight:
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 3/8 in, Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in (Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm, Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 72.8 mm) (from grip to monitor)
  • Operating temperature:
    • Operating Temperature: 32–104 °F / 0–40 °C
  • Image Stabilization:
    • type: Image sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
    • Mode: Still images: On/Off, Movie: Dynamic active/Active/Standard/Off
    • Compensation Effect: 8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
  • Drive:
    • Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.): Hi+: 120fps
  • Lens Compensation:
    • Setting: Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
  • Viewfinder:
    • type: 1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
    • Magnification: Approx. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 mstyle name=“sup”–1/style)
    • Eye Point: Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 mstyle name=“sup”–1/style (CIPA standard)
    • Number of Dots: 9,437,184 dots
    • Finder Frame Rate Selection: NTSC mode: STD 60fps/HI 120fps/HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps/HI 100fps/HIGHER 200fps
    • DIOPTRE: –4.0 to +3.0 m
  • Audio:
    • Microphone: Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
    • Speaker: Built-in, monaural
  • Interface:
    • Interfaces: Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
    • HDMI OUTPUT: HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30p/25p/24p)/1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/24p)/1920 x 1080 (60i/50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/RGB 8bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p), Raw 16bit
    • Multi Interface Shoe: Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
    • PC Interface: Mass-storage / MTP
    • Multi/Micro USB terminal: Yes
    • Sync terminal: Yes
    • Wireless LAN (Built-In): Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))
    • Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
    • Mic Terminal: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
    • Headphone Terminal: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
    • Remote Control (Wireless): Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
    • LAN Terminal: Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
    • Functions: FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
  • Playback:
    • Modes: Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
  • Recording system (movie):
    • MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps/30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps)
    • MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 25p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (140 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (140 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps)
    • MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD): 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 25p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (50 Mbps)
    • MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (300 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (250 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (240 Mbps)
    • MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD): 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (111 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (93 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (89 Mbps)
  • Power:
    • USB Power Supply: Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
    • Supplied Battery: One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
    • Battery Life (Still Images): Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder)/Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Battery Life (Movie, actual recording): Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording): Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
    • Internal Battery Charge: Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
    • Power consumption with LCD screen: Still images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28–70 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28–70 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached)
  • Accessibility:
    • Functions: Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Multi-angle LCD screen, Custom function
  • General:
    • CAMERA TYPE: Interchangeable lens digital camera
    • Lens mount: E-mount
  • Other Features:
    • Other Features: Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, Pre-Capture, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost, NR Shooting
    • CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES): Approx. 2x
    • CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES): Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

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