SONY Announced the Alpha a9
Sony Announces
Alpha a9
Finally Unveiled
Sony Alpha a9
There is so much new technology packed inside this new camera. Let’s break it down real quick before digging into the individual features:
- World’s First full-frame stacked CMOS sensor, 24.2 MP resolution
- 4K (3840×2160) Video at up to 30p
- Full HD at up to 120p
- Blackout-Free Continuous Shooting at up to 20fps for up to 241 RAW/ 362 JPEG images
- Silent, Vibration-free shooting at speeds up to 1/32,000 sec
- 693 point focal plane phase detection AF points with 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second
- Extensive professional features including Ethernet port for file transfer, Dual SD card slots and extended battery life
- 5-Axis in-body image stabilization with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage
At the heart of the Sony Alpha a9, a freshly-developed 35mm full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS sensor is what does the hard work. This kind of sensor is, as of today, a world-first, and it packs tremendous horsepower which simply wasn’t possible before. Along this new sensor, the camera sports an upgraded BIONZ X processing engine and front-end LSI that maximizes overall performance.
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