Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera Action Shooting Kit
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Don't Overlook for Weddings and Events (From a Canon User)
I'm a professional photographer who has used Canon my whole career. I had been eyeing Sony for awhile due to my intrigue on their technology, and the fact that a few of my friends and colleagues had started shooting with their products, and raved about them. Up until the a9 though, Sony just didn't offer the complete package of what I needed. This review is biased to me and my needs, but hopefully you can find it helpful anyway. BTW, this is my f... Show More
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The Sony A9 is just AWESOME
The Sony A9 is one of the best cameras I've ever owned...period. In 30 years of photography I've never seen a camera react so quickly and accurately to everything I've tried with it so far. The focusing system is astounding, fast, deliberate, and perfect every time. Subject tracking is excellent, facial recognition is slightly better than the previous A7S/R II's, and the light meter is extremely accurate. Eye focus is good, though it does strugg... Show More
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Overheating is real, so is the awesome video quality
This review is for the A9 video capabilities. Last year I shot a 2-part special for national broadcast on the A7sII's. We needed a cheap solution for a remote shoot in bad weather and low light. They performed well, so well, that I bought the A9 as soon as it came out. I just returned from a 4 day shoot in Cuba and i must say, the video is outstanding for the price. The lack of picture profiles and customization didn't bother me on the project. T... Show More
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Wow! Exceeded my expectations.
Subject tracking including continuous real-time eye detection are CRAZY good. And totally silent shooting is a bigger benefit than I anticipated. 20 frames/sec with full auto focus is great for sports, but the subject tracking and silent shooting are useful for many types of photography. Shooting indoor events is so much more fun when I don't need to worry about the sound of a mechanical shutter or the strobe of a flash. Most of my photos are of... Show More
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A9 is really great but with exceptions
I am a Pro and have 5 Canon bodies and 29 Canon lenses from 8-800 mm and 6 Sony a series bodies and 12 Sony lenses. I shoot everything from extreme macro, wildlife, sports, weddings, video, landscapes, commercial, architecture and portraiture. All of the good points from all other reviews are correct, the camera is a joy to use. In a week I have shot fast running dog portraits, slow mo of fire scenes, a concert at a famous Juke Joint, sailboat ra... Show More
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Absolutely Excellent
I have been in Sony for a while and I currently own an a7Rii and now the a9. I shoot portraits, landscape, wildlife, and occasional sports. I have loved the a7Rii and I will certainly keep it for landscape and as a second body, but this a9 is perfect for all other situations. Several highlights of my experience: The ergonomics are excellent. I love the joystick, and I set the center press to change focus modes and/or the focus point size. It work... Show More
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Extraordinary Camera Body
For a couple of years now I've been shooting with a Leica Q. I love my Q, compact, simple, excellent and distinctive photographs with the fixed 28mm lens. I shot for 3 weeks in Japan this spring with only the Q and made many good photographs. But, there were times when I wished I'd had more control over my composition than that offered by walking closer or farther from my subject. I have the new Canon 24-70 2.8L II lens. This is a beautiful, fast... Show More
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The Perfect Camera?
I have been using the Sony A7sii and Sony A7rii and they have been great cameras but felt they were lacking something. I wanted a camera that melded features of both. The A9 is that camera that I have been wanting. I work as a set photographer in the Film and Television industry and this camera is the perfect tool for my work. Here are some of the reasons it is a great set camera and can be great for other purposes. 1. 24MP. I felt the A7sii was ... Show More
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Five Steps Forward, Two Steps Back
I sure wanted to love this camera... I've been on the Sony train since the NEX-5 in 2010. I've enjoyed the journey and in the process I've funded Sony's R&D. Each step has been great leading up to the a7rii which is so stellar. But it's focus capability, particularly in low light and very variable face and eye detection are always a frustration. But when it hits, the results are so great. So enter the a9. Was this the answer to my dreams- killer ... Show More
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Sony A9 ushers in a new era in photography!
In 2-3 years, no one will be talking about mirrorless cameras. There will be only mirrorless. The Sony A9 just drove the final nail into the DSLR coffin. With all my previous pro DSLRs - Nikon D3S, D4, Canon 1DX II - it took me a few sessions to learn and use the autofocusing well. Not so with the A9. From the first AF-C shot, pretty much everything worked perfectly right out of the gate. The autofocusing tracking is simply the best I have seen, ... Show More
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Great sports camera
Okay so, my reference point is that I used to own an A7III which already has an incredible AF system. Upgraded because I wanted the electronic shutter of the A9. With firmware 5.0 on the A9, the difference is that while the A7III can keep up with subjects (even running longjumpers coming straight at the camera) the A9 allows you to be specific, which is essential to successfully photographing team sports. The reason for this is the new focus... Show More
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A Perfect Balance of Form and Function
The ergonomics, image quality, and functionality of this camera are unparalleled. Naturally, different cameras work best for different applications, so there is no single best camera body. However, the a9 has incredible still and video capabilities, whether you shoot landscapes, portraits, sports, or nature. Paired with the GM series lenses, it's a phenomenal system. I shoot in low-light conditions, often from a distance, at classical music perfo... Show More
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The A9 is a DSLR-Killer
I bought the Sony A9 to replace a seldom used A7ii, and as a companion to a much used A7Rii. After two weeks, the A7Rii may be the spare, despite its many fine qualities. The A9 is easy to use, and nothing gets in your way. The high shooting speed and quick AF are everything Sony promised. It is also nice to discover bonbons in its operation not otherwise promoted. It is ready to shoot after about a second from a cold start, even quicker to wake ... Show More
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Impressed BUT
I am a longtime professional shooter having used Canon for the last dozen years or so (along with several others) and became entertained with the Sony system (A7s). The A9 is a giant step forward in performance, menus, FOCUS rocks! especially compared to the previous generations of A series cameras. As with any system, non are perfect. My biggest complaints are the tether options - the micro USB is flimsy at best and the use of ethernet does not ... Show More
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Overheating issues ??
I'm a career professional photographer; shooting with a variety of systems: Sony, Canon, Leica, and Hasselblad. During relatively routine light duty camera use with the Sony a9, at temperatures below 75 degrees, also under the following conditions.. Camera had been on less than one half hour, took less than fifty stills at highest mp settings on raw file format, also took less than two minutes of video on best quality settings. At the end of less... Show More
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Sony's home run"
I have been a long-time professional Canon owner and bought the A7R2 as a replacement for one of my Canon 5Ds. I was so blown away by the A7R2 that I finally decided to switch entirely to Sony with the new A9 replacing my 1DSMk2. The A9 is an amazing camera on many levels but its most appealing feature for me as an action shooter is the ability to see a continuous image in the viewfinder while doing action pans. No more brief dipping to black as ... Show More
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Best Overall Camera
I purchased an a9 to replace an a7RII and I am glad I did! While you don't get the insanely sharp 42 MP resolution that the a7RII provides, the a9 image quality is still very good and high ISO performance is excellent. The best part however is the focusing system. The a9 locks in really fast even in dark situations where my a7RII would struggle. I am not much of a sports or action shooter so I don't even use the 20 FPS burst mode but single shot ... Show More
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Fantastic camera!
Im really happy with this purchase. I was considering the a7iii but glad I went with the a9. The AF is really great! Dont be mistaken though, this wont make up for bad technique. Youll still need to apply proper photographic knowledge to get the most out of it. I really enjoy the controls though its different enough from my a7riii that I still need to operate each just slightly different. The Godox flash is fantastic too. I had one already so its... Show More
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Just lacking the professional finesse
There are many good points for this camera. However in the end I returned it. I was not moved enough with the IQ as to what I have now. Nor was I overly impressed with the Sony 24-70G master zoom. I want native lenses, I do not need AF being off because of a 3rd party lens, or adapters with tolerances that can be off. That's part of the reason you want a mirrorless to avoid intolerances. Now I do think the D5 focus' quicker and more precise, mayb... Show More
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So much to enjoy
Coming from Canon, let me list what I like: 1) the evf is fantastic. What you see is what you get 2) the no blackout is addictive. Once you use it you can't go back 3) silent shooting is very odd at first 4) the exposure compensation dial is very convenient in concert with the evf 5) the picture quality is superb. I thought it might pale in comparison to my 5DS. It holds it own 6) the high ISO performance is the best I have used 7) the tracking a... Show More
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A really nice action camera
The higher quality YouTube reviews of this camera are spot on. I really liked my A7Rii, but had my eyes on the new A7iii. However, I have recently been wanting to take more images of things that moved rapidly and in all kinds of lighting. I think I would have been happy with the A7iii, but decided my budget allowed me to go for the A9. I had also decided that 42 megapixels is really not necessary for most things short of high-end product or fashi... Show More
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high speed game changer
I have enjoyed the short time I have had the a9. I am in the middle of switching over from Canon and with the introduction of sony's longer lenses recently I finally had a reason to purchase this a9 that is ideal for wildlife/action purposes (what I primarily shoot). I have found good success adapting the a9 to my canon 600mm f4 II with the sigma mc11 adapter which has given me not great but good af tracking. When the focus is nailed, its toug... Show More
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Wouldn't hesitate to buy again!
Like many, I come from a long history of shooting Canon over the years but made the switch to Sony for it's strong base in great quality 4k video. We now shoot stills and video with the Sony A7rII and the A9. Up until now, I still missed the responsiveness of a good Canon 1D series on our photo shoots. The A9 puts all those worries away and really lets you focus on grabbing the right decisive moment with ease. While I still use the A7rii for many... Show More
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Outstanding Camera!
I am surprised and pleased how much I love A9. I am primarily a landscape photographer using a Sony A7rII or Canon 5DMkIV. The A9 IQ is outstanding. The smaller 24 mp files are a pleasure to work with and the eye focus AF is incredible...it's almost impossible to take a bad photograph of people with this feature. The battery is a significant improvement. I was able to get about 1200 shots on one battery. Fingers crossed the A7rIII/A9r will come w... Show More
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