With the a9, Sony has made a formidable mirrorless camera that should appeal to sports and wedding photographers in need of freezing fast-moving subjects. Its 24-megapixel sensor tops both Canon and Nikon flagships in the resolution department and deliver...
Abstract: Most people who have seen my photography for the first time inevitably ask, “What camera do you use?” My almost automatic response is that I use different cameras for different purposes. For landscapes, I have been using slower handling high-resolution ca...
Abstract: There's no one camera that's perfect for everyone. Maximum resolution is a top priority for landscape photographers, while sports shooters put a premium on high-speed image capture and processing. And for some, portability or video capabilities are key co...
Completely silent 20fps mode, Fast and effective autofocus, No viewfinder blackout
Unbalanced with larger lenses, Shorter battery life than DSLRs, EVF is good but not perfect
The Alpha 9 is simply stunning – both as a technical achievement and as a tool for capturing fast-moving action. The silent 20fps continuous shooting mode can capture shots you would once have missed, and the AF system is complex but extremely effective...
In all, this remains the best camera I've ever laid my hands on. The a9's bombastic burst speed is a thrilling diversion that never fails to impress, but let's not let bells and whistles distract us from how well this thing does the basics.Image quality i...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha 9 is being called a game changer because it offers a lot of features which aren't available with professional, high speed DSLRs. It offers a unique AF and viewfinder system. ( Editor's Note: Lab Review lab tests and comments are supplied...
Abstract: If youve ever wondered how a photographer managed to capture the exact moment of an incredible end zone reception or the instant a bird takes flight, the answer, in part, is that the photographers camera also captured the garbage moments directly before...
Abstract: Sony's new flagship, the powerhouse a9, has arrived at New Atlas HQ as the most highly anticipated piece of camera gear we've ever laid our hands on. It may be the most advanced camera you can currently buy; a full-frame mirrorless monster designed to pro...
Upon returning home I couldn't resist spending a day on the bayou in an attempt to get some action shots of a Rougarou—Louisiana's fabled swamp-dwelling werewolf. Fortunately, there was nary a bloodthirsty monster in sight, but the Sony A9 performed admir...
Professional cameras tend to specialise and concentrate on fairly limited area of photography. As a professional-level camera the Sony Alpha 9 has an extensive feature set and there's a huge range of customisation options. The optimum set-up is likely to...
