Sony A9 III + 24-70mm f2.8 GM II

Sony A9 III + 24-70mm

Features of the SONY A9 III

Claiming the title of the world's first global shutter mirrorless camera, the SONY a9 III is a fast and incredibly capable system for sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and much, much more. This revolutionary sensor technology raises the bar for full-frame images, including the ability to shoot continuously raw at up to 120fps and enjoy flash synchronization up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. Combining the functionality of this 24.6 MP sensor with SONY 's powerful BIONZ XR processor and AI processing unit results in a system that will provide unmatched performance for those looking for an incredibly responsive and reliable camera system.

Global Shutter: A First for Mirrorless Cameras
SONY has introduced the world's first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera: the a9 III. The use of a global roller shutter is a performance leap over the roller shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides near-instantaneous and simultaneous reading of all 24.6 MP, eliminating distortions and other artifacts that plagued roller shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology in every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary on the a9 III.

Global blinds help ensure consistent, consistent exposure throughout the frame in all lighting conditions. Flash synchronization is possible at any shutter speed, even at a maximum of 1/80,000 second. Simultaneous reading also avoids banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lights. In a gym, outdoors or with mixed artificial lighting, the a9 III will handle it with ease.

Pre-capture and speed boost: don't miss a moment
Along with the key technology provided by the sensor, the a9 III offers new features to unlock the camera's full potential.

• Pre-capture: The a9 III can be set to start recording images in the buffer when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Users can set it between 0.05 and 1.0 seconds. Pressing the shutter will save these images to the memory card.
• Speed Boost: Not all shots call for the a9 III's impressive 120fps top speed. With Speed Boost and the C5 button, which is conveniently located near the grip on the front of the camera, users can instantly switch their camera from their usual continuous shooting frame rate to a faster one to make sure their next shot is the right one. Photographers will be able to select various frame rates up to 120fps.

Professional-quality 4K video
While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology (rollable shutters and banding artifacts are eliminated entirely), the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor that are worth talking about.

• The a9 III captures and reduces the resolution of the entire 6K image area to produce high-quality 4K UHD video at up to 60fps. You can also record 4K at up to 120fps without cropping.
• Record 10-bit 4:2:2 internally using All-I encoding for maximum quality.
• Raw 16-bit output via full-size HDMI port to a compatible external recorder.
• S-Log3, S-Cinetone, and other image profiles are available to optimize the image for your workflow and production environment.

Refined body design
With a new generation of Alpha series cameras comes some small tweaks and modifications designed to make the operation of the system more ergonomic. The a9 III features a few updates:

• Added the C5 custom button to the front of the camera body.
• The continuous shooting mode dial can now be turned off and the shutter speed can be adjusted in the menu.
• Improved grip and shutter button has been moved slightly to provide a more ergonomic experience.
• CFexpress Type-A/SD dual card slots provide versatility, allowing users to use existing media or choose options
• Faster CFexpress to make the most of the higher speed of the a9 III.
• The USB-C port now delivers faster USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds of up to 10 Gb/s.
• 3.2" 2.1m-dot 4-axis multi-angle LCD touchscreen, first seen on the a7R V. This display has a wide color gamut that covers the DCI-P3 space.
• 9.44-million-dot, 0.90x OLED electronic viewfinder with a maximum refresh rate of 240fps. The a9 III benefits from a top-quality display of up to 120 fps.
• Ethernet port for advanced networking and data transfer workflows.
• The optional VG-C5EM vertical grip is designed to match the updated ergonomics of the a9 III, including the new C5 button.

Future Firmware Updates
The SONY a9 III will improve over time and there are some details on what to expect in future firmware updates:

• The ability to shoot continuously at up to 120fps when using the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second.
• Workflow improvements for IPTC metadata and FTP functions.
• Addition of C2PA technology from the Content Authenticity Initiative.

Features of the 24-70mm f2.8 GM II SONY lens

A refined version of the standard fast zoom, the SONY FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is not only smaller and lighter than the previous generation, but also boasts a variety of optical, focusing, and handling improvements that make it the best-rounded Zoom G Master to date.

Master G Image Quality

Designed to rival prime lenses, the optics of this zoom have been revamped to deliver even greater resolution, clarity, and bokeh quality.

• The bright constant aperture of f/2.8 allows users to capture images in low-light conditions and with shallow depth of field.
• Two ED (Ultra-Low Dispersion) and two Super EDs effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color fidelity.
• Five aspherical elements, including two extreme aspherical (XA) elements, minimize spherical aberrations, distortion, and also reduce "onion ring" bokeh.
• Nano AR Coating II controls flare and ghosting with the support of a new optical design that reduces internal reflections.
• An 11-blade aperture diaphragm helps create a smooth, circular bokeh effect at all aperture settings.

Faster AF and floating focus mechanism

Faster focusing performance, improved close-up shots, and improved control are all benefits of the redesigned focusing system.

• Four XD linear motors (extremely dynamic) contribute to greatly improved focusing performance, compared to the predecessor's DDSSM system, including faster, quieter and more accurate AF that's ideal for both stills and stills.
• Faster AF means improved focus when working with fast-moving subjects; support is available for shooting at up to 30fps, full AF is maintained even when shooting is stopped, and focus tracking is possible even when the zoom position is changed.
• The floating focus mechanism helps maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, which is especially important when you consider the impressive close-up performance of this lens: minimum focusing distance of 8.3" at the 24mm position or 11.8" at the 70mm position and a maximum magnification of 0.32x at the 70mm position.
• The internal focus design promotes a more agile and responsive focusing performance and also maintains the full length of the lens during operation.

Enhanced control and video capabilities

Just as the camera's design has grown to appeal to both photographers and videographers, this lens has also been updated with a number and attributes that specifically appeal to the needs of video creators.

• Focus breathing, focus shifting, and axial shifting during zooming have been minimized to prevent unwanted movement and angle of view variations for greater compositional accuracy during recording.
• Supports breath compensation feature on select cinema line and Alpha cameras.
• The XD linear motors are also particularly quiet to better allow the use of AF during video recording.
• Linear Response MF provides natural and intuitive manual focus control.
• The manual aperture ring can be removed for quiet operation and the smoothness of the zoom can be adjusted according to the desired torque.

Compact, lightweight and robust design

Among the smallest and lightest f/2.8 standard zooms available, this lens doesn't lose sight of its professional attributes and also remains a durable, weather-sealed lens for use in tough working conditions.

• Approximately 22% lighter and 18% smaller than its predecessor, this zoom is a highly portable and versatile option for a variety of shooting applications.
• Now adjust with a manual aperture ring, touch exposure control is possible. The click can be removed from this ring for smooth, quiet iris pulls or it can be locked in the 'A' position for camera-based aperture change.
• Two programmable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch for intuitive focus control.
• Zoom Smoothness switch to switch between smooth and tight zoom ring pair.
• The hybrid construction uses metal and plastic components to maximize durability and a low-weight design.
• The dust and moisture-resistant design includes rubber gaskets at each seam and a rubber ring that seals the lens mount to ensure use when working in harsh weather conditions.
• The front element of the lens has a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants and makes it easy to clean the lens.
• The included lens hood features a lock button and filter window for easy adjustment of rotating filters (e.g., polarizers, variable NDs).