Sony has extended its range of Alpha DSLR cameras by putting a new high-end camera in the list—the a9. The company launched the high-tech camera in India this week. Originally priced at Rs $4498, the price of the device may vary. The device is available for $4696 on Dell Home, $4498 on Amazon, $4498 on BuyDig, $4498 on Amazon Marketplace, and $4498 on B&H Photo-Video.
Let us have a look at the specifications of the new Sony a9.
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel
Depth 2.5 in
Optical Sensor Type Exmor RS CMOS
Enclosure Material magnesium alloy
Effective Sensor Resolution 24200000 pixels
Total Pixels 28300000 pixels
Field of View Crop Factor 1.0
Optical Sensor Size 23.8 x 35.6mm
Sensor Features APS-C compatible mode, Anti-Dust coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Image Processor BIONZ X
Digital Zoom 4 x
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 693
System TTL contrast and phase detection
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S
AE/AF Control Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, Touch Area AF, Zone AF
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Interfaces Provided HDMI, USB 2.0
Audio Signal Format AAC, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM
Exposure Metering average, center-weighted, highlight-weighted, multi-segment, spot
Light Sensitivity ISO 100-51200, ISO 102400, ISO 204800, ISO 50, ISO auto
Exposure Modes automatic, aperture-priority, manual, bulb, shutter-priority
Exposure Metering Zones 1200
White Balance custom, automatic, presets
Special Effects Black & White, Autumn Leaves, Posterization, Portrait, Sepia, Retro, Standard, Soft High-key, Sunset, Style Box, Vivid, Toy camera, partial color, Clear, High contrast monochrome, Deep, Light, Landscape, Night Scene, Neutral, Pop Color
Max Shutter Speed 1/32000 sec
White Balance Presets cloudy, 2500K-9900K, daylight, underwater, fluorescent light (cool white), flash, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (daylight white), incandescent, fluorescent light (warm white), shade
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
White Balance Bracketing Yes
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3, 5, 9 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps
Exposure Range EV -3-20 (ISO 100)
X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
So friends, if you are a professional photographer and in search for a camera, the Sony a9 serves the best of your needs.
