Sony has unveiled the Sony A9 III, a full-frame mirrorless camera boasting a 24.6MP resolution and a global shutter. The global shutter functionality ensures simultaneous readout of information from each pixel on the sensor, eliminating distortion in both still images and videos of moving subjects.
Employing a stacked design, the 24.6MP CMOS sensor, in conjunction with the latest Bionz XR processor, guarantees swift operational performance. The Sony A9 III, also recognized as the Sony Alpha 9 III, achieves continuous shooting at an impressive 120fps, devoid of blackout, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec. In single-shot mode, the maximum shutter speed reaches an unprecedented 1/80,000 sec.
Introducing a Pre-Capture function, the Sony A9 III allows the camera to capture up to 1 second of images at 120fps when the shutter release is half-pressed. These images are saved to the memory card upon full depression of the shutter, enabling continuous shooting.
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Furthermore, the camera supports shooting with a compatible Sony flash at any shutter speed, eliminating the need for a high-speed sync (HSS) mode and enabling flash use even in bright sunlight with a wide aperture.
To address diverse shooting scenarios, the A9 III features a speed-boost option assignable to a button. This allows for a quick transition from a slower shooting rate, such as 20fps, to 120fps.
Sony asserts that the A9 III incorporates its most advanced autofocus system, featuring 759 phase-detection AF points covering 95.6% of the frame with precision down to -5.0EV. Equipped with an AI processing unit, the camera ensures rapid and accurate subject recognition, supporting Real-time Subject Recognition AF and Real-Time Tracking even at the high frame rate of 120fps.
Additionally, the A9 III boasts a 5-axis 8-stop image stabilization system. The global shutter contributes to distortion-free video, allowing the camera to shoot in 4K at 60p with 6K oversampling. Notably, it is Sony's inaugural Alpha camera offering 4K 120p video without cropping, complemented by 10-bit 4:2:2 color, S-Cinetone, and S-Log 3 modes.
The rear of the A9 III features a 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle LCD with 2,095,000 dots, accompanied by a 9.44-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder boasting a 120fps refresh rate at the highest image quality, extendable to 240fps with a slight reduction in resolution.
Priced at $5999 / £6,100 / €7,000, the Sony A9 III is slated for release in spring 2024.
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