Sony Alpha 9 III With Global Shutter System Launched In India: Check Specs And Price Here،
On Monday, February 26, 2024, Sony launched the Alpha 9 III camera featuring the world's first full-frame global shutter image sensor. With this new feature, the camera can shoot burst images at up to 120 frames per second without any distortion or blackout. Additionally, it also has AI autofocus that performs AF/AE calculations up to 120 times per second. Additionally, it also comes with several video-related features. Let’s discuss the camera’s specifications, features, and price in more detail.
Sony Alpha 9 III specifications
Out of the box, the Alpha 9 III comes with a full-frame (~24.6 MP) stacked Exm or RS CMOS sensor with global shutter. The camera is powered by the BIONZ XR image processing engine. When it comes to autofocus, it has a 693-point phase-detection AF system with 93% sensor coverage and 425 contrast-detection AF points.
The camera's viewfinder is an OLED screen with 9.44 million dots and a refresh rate of 120 frames per second. It has a magnification ratio of 0.7x. Users also have a 3.0-inch, 1.44 million-dot tilting touchscreen to view images and navigate the settings menu. Regarding video recording, the camera can film in a maximum resolution of 4K UHD at up to 120 frames per second in full-frame mode.
The camera's connectivity and data transfer features include 5GHz Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 1000BASE-T LAN port, and dual SD card slots for greater shooting flexibility. Finally, the included battery lasts up to 760 shots on the OLED viewfinder and up to 870 shots on the touchscreen LCD. The body of the Sony Alpha 9 III weighs 737 grams.
Features of the Sony Alpha 9 III
Addressing the elephant in the room, the Alpha 9 III comes with the new Global Shutter stacked CMOS sensor (featuring on-board memory). As mentioned earlier, photographers can achieve a continuous shooting speed (with AF/AE tracking) of up to 120 frames per second. Additionally, the camera features high-density focal plane phase-detection AF. The camera features 8.0 stops of 5-axis optical image stabilization.
The camera's shutter speed varies from 1/80,000 seconds in normal mode to 1/16,000 in continuous shooting mode. With a compatible flash module, such as the HVL-F60RM2, photographers can sync flash speeds up to 1/80,000 shutter. Interestingly, the camera comes with a pre-capture feature that allows users to rewind up to a second and capture the moment before pressing the shutter button.
Improved image processing speed allows the Sony Alpha 9 III to capture approximately 390 Fine JPED images in a continuous burst of 30 frames per second. On the other hand, the customizable focus areas have been expanded to include from XS to XL. When it comes to video recording, the camera is the first in the Alpha series that allows the user to record high frame rate 4K 120p videos without in-sensor cropping. In S-Log3 mode, the camera can import and display the user's preferred LUT.
With support for the Monitor & Control mobile app, faster data transfer speeds, and support for various memory cards, the Sony Alpha 9 III looks like one of the most advanced cameras in its segment.
Sony Alpha 9 III price and availability
The Alpha III camera is available at Sony stores and ShopatSC.com for Rs. 9,999. 5,29,990. In the box, users receive the camera body, rechargeable batteries, battery charger, power cord, cable protector, shoulder strap, body cap and ocular.
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