ILCE-9
Alpha 9 - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
High-speed 24.2MP up to 20FPS with 60 AF/AE per sec., pro-workflow.
Offers
Product highlights
- World’s first*1 Full-frame stacked CMOS sensor w/ integrated memory
- World’s first*1 blackout-free*5 continuous shooting up to 20 fps*4
- Silent, vibration-free, anti-distortion shutter up to 1/32,000 sec.*6
- World’s most*1; 693 Phase Detection AF points over 93% frame coverage
- Cont. view blackout free*5 OLED Tru-Finder w/ 100% frame coverage
- Wi-Fi / NFC / QR code, FTP file transfer / LAN terminal, Sync terminal
- Dual media slots (UHS-II SD Card compatible)
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization, 5.0 step shutter speed advantage*7
- Full-frame 4K video w/ full-pixel readout and no pixel binning
- Z battery with approximately 2.2x the capacity of W batteries
Return policy
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The latest software is available on the support page.
Thanks to the version 5.0(or later) software updates, newly developed autofocus capabilities are now available, along with a number of new features to support a variety of shooting conditions and needs.
Outstanding image quality
Full-frame 24.2-megapixel sensor with sensitivity up to ISO 20480017 and wide dynamic range captures outstanding image quality.
Driving force for full-electronic revolution.
Innovative full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with integral memory 9 liberates you from the limits of conventional SLRs that rely on mechanical systems.The first to use high-speed stacked design, its 24-2 megapixel full-frame image sensor temporarily stores large-volume data in the integral memory for overall 20 times faster readout speed. The combination of the CMOS sensor and the enhanced BIONZ X image-processing engine brings you true digital freedom. [Stacked back-illuminated structure with internal memory] (1) Pixel area (2) Internal memory (3) Hi-speed signal processing circuit (4) Image processing engine
Capture the previously uncatchable
Note: This camera is equipped with electronic and mechanical shutters. The feature described in this section is primarily related to electronic shutter operation.
Ground-breaking, full-frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor team up for 20fps continues shooting with AF/AE tracking. Stunning high-speed performance and ample buffer let you capture the decisive moment.
Non-mechanical electronic shutter eliminates blackout with typical SLR mirror action. An uninterrupted view of the subject is available even during shutter release, with 60fps live-view capability and minimal display lag in continues shooting. (A) Blackout-free shooting (B) Shooting with blackout
Track the action with an uninterrupted view
Note: This camera is equipped with electronic and mechanical shutters. The feature described in this section is primarily related to electronic shutter operation
Light directly reaches the image sensor without mechanical interruption..
Electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec. far supass mechanical shutters for a new imaging expression. You can also maintain shallow depth of field without an ND filter.
Silence expands photographic potential
Note: This camera is equipped with electronic and mechanical shutters. The feature described in this section is primarily related to electronic shutter operation
An anti-distortion electronic shutter allows silent shooting without mechanical mirror and shutter noise. It's ideal for sports and subjects that demand quiet operation, greatly expanding camera versatility.
During SLR shooting, mirror shock and shutter release shock cause subtle vibration. Has a vibration-free electronic shutter that can keep the camera stable, for razor-sharp images.
Reliable even in low light
Capture subjects with high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV-313 at ISO 100, due to the high sensitivity image sensor.
A-mount lens AF support
Focal-plane phase detection AF system with 693 AF points functions reliably, Enjoy up to 10fps continues shooting with AF/AE tracking even when you use A-mount lenses with a mount adapter (LA-EA3).
Advanced Fast Hybrid AF for movies
More stable AF for movies has been achieved thanks to more effective use of the Fast Hybrid AF's focal-plane phase-detection system. Even objects crossing in front of the main subject don't disrupt the autofocus.
Touch, connect, and play
AirPlay audio
Enjoy simple wireless listening with One-touch NFC. Just touch a compatible smartphone to receiver for Bluetooth® audio.
Enjoy music from AirPlay-enabled devices.
Wi-Fi® connection
Play music from Internet services as well as your home network.
Outstanding image quality
Full-frame 24.2-megapixel sensor with sensitivity up to ISO 20480017 and wide dynamic range captures outstanding image quality.
High sensitivity, a back-illuminated configuration, gapless on-chip lens architecture, and other Sony innovations deliver stunning images in a wide range of photographic situations. Standard ISO range is ISO 100-51200, expandable to ISO SO-20480018 with minimum noise.
The camera's image-processing alogorithms have been upgraded with the latest software update, allowing higher levels of natural tonal gradations and more stable AWB for continues shooting.
Efficient workflow and proffesional reliability
In addition to a magnesium alloy body that assures the camera's all-around toughness and reliability, largely amplified versatile enhance operability, supporting severe usage in proffesional photography.
The new high-resolution 3686k-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) shows a clear image with fine detail. The legendary ZEISS Coating greatly reduces reflections. Smooth EVF images realized by 120fps frame rate even allow you to eaily track a subject in fast motion. Fluorine coating on the outermost lens provides improved protection from dirt.
New body-integrated 5-axis image stabilization unit offers a 5.0-stop shutter speed advantage. The live-view monitor image is also stabilized, so you can compose images easily even when shooting a fast-moving subject. (1) Yaw (2) Pitch (3) Roll.
Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries
Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning editing software that provides RAW development, easy management and powerful editing tools Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.
Easily control your smart home
Use your voice to control smart-home devices throughout your home. Adjust lighting or control other connected devices.4,6
Visible in the dark with backlit remote
Simply hold up the remote with integrated backlight to change channels and volume when watching TV in darkness.
At a Glance
Maximum Photo Resolution and Frame Rates
24.2 MP up to 20 fps
Maximum Movie Resolution and Frame Rates
4K / 30p HD / 120p
Maximum ISO Sensitivity
Photo: ISO 100-51200 (expandable: ISO 50-204800) Movie: ISO 100-51200 (expandable: ISO 100-102400)
Audio
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural
Custom function
type
Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets / memory card 4 sets), My Menu, My Dial, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)
AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 20 fps, Mid: max. 10fps, Lo: max. 5fps , Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi: max. 5 fps, Mid: max. 5fps, Lo: max. 2.5fps
DRIVE MODES
Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
No. of recordable frames (approx.)
JPEG Extra fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Fine L: 362 frames, JPEG Standard L: 362 frames, RAW: 241 frames, RAW & JPEG: 222 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 128 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 118 frames
Self-timer
10 sec delay/5 sec delay/2 sec delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec delay/5 frames after 10 sec delay/3 frames after 5 sec delay/5 frames after 5 sec delay/3 frames after 2 sec delay/5 frames after 2 sec delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec delay/5 sec delay/10sec delay)
Exposure
AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Anti-Flicker Shoot.
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Exposure Bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0EV(1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))
EXPOSURE MODES
AUTO (iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) ), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
Warranty
- As of April 2017, Sony survey.
- Approximately effective megapixels
- “Hi” continuous shooting mode. At shutter speeds higher than 1/125 sec. In AF-C mode the maximum continuous frame rate will depend on the shooting mode and lens used. A software update may be required for some lenses. Visit Sony’s support web page for lens compatibility information.
- At shutter speeds higher than 1/125 sec. The number of AF calculations will depend on camera settings and the lens used.
- Display updating will be slower at slow shutter speeds.
- 1/32000 shutter speed is available only in the S and M modes. The highest shutter speed in all other modes is 1/16000.
- CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off.
- Still images, mechanical shutter: ISO 100 ~ 51200 expandable to ISO 50~204800. Still images, electronic shutter: ISO 100 ~ 25600 expandable to ISO 50~25600. Movie recording: ISO 100 ~ 51200 expandable to ISO 100~102400.
- Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.