ILCE9M3B by Sony - Alpha 9 III - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

The power of one frame

A new movement

Featuring the world s first 1 full-frame image sensor with a global shutter system, the Alpha 9 III is a game changer, capturing fast-moving subjects with absolutely no image distortion and preserving split-second moments in stunning detail.

Pure full-frame potential

AI recognition meets advanced AF

Blackout-free shooting

Enjoy an uninterrupted view through the blackout-free viewfinder, even during fast-paced continuous shooting-a game changer for shooting sports and other fast-moving subjects. What s more, the distracting time lag that is usually associated with EVF viewing has been reduced to a minimum, so that fleeting moments can be captured with confidence.

Endless expression

Full-quality, full-frame movies

Intuitive operation, high reliability

Streamlined workflow

Shooting for a better future

A new movement Featuring the world s first 1 full-frame image sensor with a global shutter system, the Alpha 9 III is a game changer, capturing fast-moving subjects with absolutely no image distortion and preserving split-second moments in stunning detail.

Blackout-free shooting Enjoy an uninterrupted view through the blackout-free viewfinder, even during fast-paced continuous shooting-a game changer for shooting sports and other fast-moving subjects. What s more, the distracting time lag that is usually associated with EVF viewing has been reduced to a minimum, so that fleeting moments can be captured with confidence.

Features

Unprecedented imagery from the world s first 1 camera with global shutter full-frame image sensor
Blackout-free, 120 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking
Preserve split-second moments with maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second 4
Exmor RS image sensor with global shutter system
BIONZ XR™ image processing engine boosts overall processing speed by up to 8x 6
Composite RAW Shooting reduces noise
Advanced optical 5-axis image stabilization detects and correct camera shake
Blackout-free shooting for uninterrupted view during fast-paced shooting
Up to 120 AF/AE tracking calculations per second 10
Never miss a moment with Pre-Capture 11
Continuous Shooting Speed Boost rapidly increases frame rate to capture the action
Real-time Recognition AF 14 identifies and tracks subjects even if face/eye obscured
Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects
Wide, fast, precise autofocus and tracking
Match AF tracking response to subject movement
Customizable focus area to match the subject
Flash sync at up to 1/80,000 4 shutter speed vastly expands creative possibilities
Flicker-free shooting 16 compensates for interference from artificial lighting
Global shutter eliminates flash banding
4K movies free of rolling shutter with high resolution and detail
4K 120p 17 without cropping for the first time in an body
S-Cinetone™ for a cinematic look without the need for color grading
Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view when focusing 18
Dynamic active Mode stabilisation 19
Auto Framing 21 keeps the subject in a prominent position when shooting movies
Uniquely flexible tilting monitor for enhanced shooting flexibility
New front Custom button provides easier operation while holding the grip

General Features
Lithium Battery	Yes
Movie Functions
Proxy Recording	Yes
TC/UB	Yes
RAW Output	Yes (HDMI)
SLOW AND QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)	Yes
Operating temparature
Operating Temperature	32-104 °F / 0-40 °C
Accessibility
Functions	Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Multi-angle LCD screen, Custom function
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMAT	MJPEG, YUV420
Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 (15p/30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p/25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p/50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMAT	LPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
Camera Section
Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 25.2 megapixels
Number of Pixels (Effective)	Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.
Color Temperature Range	2500 K-9900 K
OPTICAL LOW-PASS FILTER	Yes
Recording (still images)
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]	35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)
Supplied Accessory
What s in the Box	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Battery Charger BC-QZ1, Power cord, Cable Protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup
Weight
Body only	Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz (Approx. 617 g)
Flash
Flash compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Control	Pre-flash TTL
External Flash Compatibility	Sony System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Exposure control
METERING SENSITIVITY	EV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Anti-Flicker Shoot.	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	Still images: ISO 250-25600 (expandable to ISO 125-51200), AUTO (ISO 250-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 250-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 250-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Focus system
FOCUS POINT	Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
Other Features	AF Level for Crossing (Still), AF Track for Speed Change (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF illuminator	Yes (with Built-in LED type)
Focus Sensitivity Range	EV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Recognition Target (Still images)	Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Recognition Target (Movies)	Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Recording system (movie)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps/30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 100p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 50p (150 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 25p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 100p (280 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (200 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (140 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (140 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (100 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD)	1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 100p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 25p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K)	3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (500 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (300 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (250 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (240 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD)	1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 50p (185 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 29.97p (111 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 25p (93 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 23.98p (89 Mbps)
General
CAMERA TYPE	Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens mount	E-mount
Recording System
Memory Card Slot	SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card
Lens Compensation
Setting	Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Image Sensor
Anti-Dust System	Yes
Viewfinder
Eye Point	Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 mstyle name= sup -1/style (CIPA standard)
Magnification	Approx. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 mstyle name= sup -1/style)
type	1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
Finder Frame Rate Selection	NTSC mode: STD 60fps/HI 120fps/HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps/HI 100fps/HIGHER 200fps
Number of Dots	9,437,184 dots
DIOPTRE	-4.0 to +3.0 m
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 3/8 in, Approx. 5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in (Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm, Approx. 136.1 x 96.9 x 72.8 mm) (from grip to monitor)
Shutter
Flash Sync. Speed	1/80000 s, 1/500 s
SHUTTER SPEED	Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Shutter Type	Electronic shutter
Recording (movie)
Audio Recording Format	LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit) , LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)
Video Compression	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Power
USB Power Supply	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)	Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)	Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Still Images)	Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder)/Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Power consumption with LCD screen	Still images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28-70 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Playback
Modes	Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
Other Features
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES)	Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES)	Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
LCD Screen
Adjustable Angle	Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°
Monitor Type	8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
Touch Panel	Yes
Interface
HDMI OUTPUT	HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30p/25p/24p)/1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/24p)/1920 x 1080 (60i/50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/RGB 8bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94p/29.97p/23.98p), Raw 16bit
Multi Interface Shoe	Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Interfaces	Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
Bluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
Headphone Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Multi/Micro USB terminal	Yes
PC Interface	Mass-storage / MTP
Sync terminal	Yes
Wireless LAN (Built-In)	Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)) ,
Remote Control (Wireless)	Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
LAN Terminal	Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
Image Stabilization
Mode	Still images: On/Off, Movie: Dynamic active/Active/Standard/Off
Compensation Effect	8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)	Hi+: 120fps
Audio
Microphone	Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
Speaker	Built-in, monaural

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Mount: Sony Alpha
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