Sony Alpha 9

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP Full Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
    • 693 Focus Points
    • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,440k dot Tilting Screen
    • 0.5" 3,686k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder with 120 fps Refresh Rate
    • 20.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandSony
    ModelAlpha 9
    Successor ModelSony Alpha 9 II
    MSRP$4500/£4500
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeStacked CMOS
    Sensor SizeFull Frame
    Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm
    Total Pixels28.3 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 51,200
    Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
    Photo
    ProcessorBIONZ X
    Max Image Resolution6000 x 4000
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
    Timelapse Recording
    White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
    WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
    Focus
    Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
    Number of Focus Points693
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountSony E
    Crop Factor1x
    Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,440k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
    Viewfinder Size0.5"
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
    Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
    No Blackout Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
    Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
    120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFlash off
    Autoflash
    Fill-flash
    Slow Sync.
    Rear Sync.
    Red-eye reduction
    Wireless
    Hi-speed sync
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
    Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemP-TTL
    External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Average
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±6 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
    Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO3517
    DxO Color Depth24.9
    DxO Dynamic Range13.3
    DxO Overall Score92
    Video
    Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
    4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
    AVCHD
    Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
    External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
    1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
    1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
    Webcam Functionality
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
    1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
    Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
    Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
    1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
    1 x PC Sync Socket Output
    1 x RJ45
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version4.1
    NFC
    Remote Control Wired or wireless
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Physical
    Dimensions127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48")
    Weight (inc. batteries)673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6"
    Package Weight3.395 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackNP-FZ100
    Battery Life650 shots
    USB Charging
    Internal Storage
    External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Other
    Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous
    Orientation Sensor
    Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
    Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
    Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
    Electronic Level Gauge


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