Sony | SKU: ILCE9M3B

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

Name: Sony Alpha 9 III - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Brand: Sony
SKU: ILCE9M3B
Price: 6399.99 USD
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Description

Introducing the Sony Alpha 9 III - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera, a groundbreaking innovation engineered to redefine the capabilities of professional photography and videography. At its core lies the world's first full-frame global shutter image sensor, a revolutionary technological leap that eliminates rolling shutter distortion, flash banding, and provides blackout-free shooting at unprecedented speeds. This ensures every pixel is captured simultaneously, delivering pristine image integrity and allowing flash synchronization at any shutter speed, up to an astounding 1/80000 second.

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Designed for speed without compromise, the Sony Alpha 9 III empowers professionals with continuous shooting at a blistering 120 frames per second with full AF/AE tracking. Its advanced Fast Hybrid AF system leverages 759 phase-detection points for stills and 627 for movies, covering a vast area of the sensor. Powered by AI processing, Real-time Recognition AF accurately tracks humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes with unparalleled precision, even in challenging light conditions down to EV-5. Complementing this speed is an 8.0-stop in-body optical image stabilization system, ensuring sharp, steady results whether shooting handheld or in dynamic environments.

The Alpha 9 III doesn't just excel in stills; it's a formidable tool for cinematic production. It captures stunning 4K video, supporting high-bitrate codecs and offering features like slow motion, proxy recording, and external RAW output via HDMI. Professional audio is supported with LPCM 4-channel, 24-bit recording and dedicated mic/headphone jacks. Ergonomically, its high-resolution 9.43 million-dot EVF offers a 240fps refresh rate for a fluid, lag-free viewing experience, while the 3.2-inch multi-angle articulating touchscreen provides intuitive control and versatile shooting perspectives. Dual CFexpress Type A/SD slots ensure robust and fast media handling.

Built for the demands of the field, the Sony Alpha 9 III - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera features robust connectivity options including 1000BASE-T Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless workflow integration and remote operation. With its revolutionary global shutter and a suite of professional-grade features, the Alpha 9 III stands as the definitive choice for professionals demanding uncompromising performance, clarity, and speed in every capture.

Key Features

120fps Blackout-free Continuous Shooting with AF/AE
Advanced AI-powered Real-time Recognition AF
8.0-stop 5-axis In-body Image Stabilization
High-Speed Flash Sync up to 1/80000s
High-Resolution 240fps EVF & Multi-angle Touchscreen

Specifications

Core

Type	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)

Sensor

Effective Pixels	Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.
Type	Interchangeable lens digital camera
Iso Range	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)
Image Size Pixels	35 mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)
Low Pass Filter	Yes
Anti Dust System	Yes

Autofocus

Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Af Illuminator	Yes (with Built-in LED type)
Sensitivity	EV-5 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F 2.0 lens attached)
Recognition Target Still	Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Points	Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)

Viewfinder

Magnification	Approx. 0.90 x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 mstyle name=“sup”–1/style)
Diopter Adjustment	–4.0 to +3.0 m⁻
Eye Point	Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 mstyle name=“sup”–1/style (CIPA standard)
Refresh Rate	NTSC mode: STD 60 fps/HI 120 fps/HIGHER 240 fps, PAL mode: STD 50 fps/HI 100 fps/HIGHER 200 fps

Display

Type	8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
Touchscreen	true
Articulating	Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98°, down 40°, side 180°, rotation 270°
Resolution	9,437,184 dots

Shutter

Type	Electronic shutter
Flash Sync	1/80000 s, 1/500 s
Speed Range	Still images: 1/80000 to 30 s, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s

Shooting

Continuous Speed	Hi+: 120 fps
Anti Flicker	Yes
Continuous Speed Hi	120 fps

Video

Codecs	MJPEG, YUV 420
Compression	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Slow Motion	Yes
Tc Ub	Yes
Proxy Recording	Yes
External Recording	Yes (HDMI)
Max Resolution Detailed	3840 x 2160 (15 p/30 p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5 p/25 p), 1920 x 1080 (30 p/60 p), 1920 x 1080 (25 p/50 p), 1280 x 720 (30 p), 1280 x 720 (25 p)

Lens

Digital Zoom	Approx. 1.5 x (4 K), Approx. 2 x (HD)
Mount	E-mount

Audio

Format	LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 16 bit), LPCM 2 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit), LPCM 4 ch (48 k Hz 24 bit)
Mic Input	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Output	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Built In Mic	Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
Speaker	Built-in, monaural

Exposure

Compensation	8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F 1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Metering Sensitivity	EV-5 to EV 17 (ISO 100 equivalent with F 2.0 lens attached)
Metering	1200-zone evaluative metering

Connectivity

Bluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
Interfaces	Yes (1000 BASE-T, 100 BASE-TX, 10 BASE-T)
Hdmi	HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30 p/25 p/24 p)/1920 x 1080 (60 p/50 p/24 p)/1920 x 1080 (60 i/50 i), YCb Cr 4:2:2 8 bit/RGB 8 bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94 p/29.97 p/23.98 p), Raw 16 bit
Usb	Yes
Pc Interface	Mass-storage / MTP
Wifi	Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band)) ,
Remote Control	Yes (Bluetooth remote control)

Storage

Slots

SLOT 1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT 2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card

Power

Battery Type	Yes
Battery Chemistry	Lithium Metal
Battery Form	Rechargeable
Usb Charging	false
Consumption LCD	Still images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28–70 mm F 3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28–70 mm F 3.5–5.6 OSS lens attached)
Usb Power Delivery	false
Battery Life	Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)

Physical

Dimensions	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)
Operating Temp	32–104 °F / 0–40 °C
Supplied Accessories	Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ 100, Battery Charger BC-QZ 1, Power cord, Cable Protector, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap, Eyepiece cup
Weight	Approx. 1 lb 5.8 oz (Approx. 617 g)

Flash

Sync Terminal	true
Color Temperature	2500 K–9900 K
External Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Hot Shoe	false

Other Specs

Download firmware	https://www.sony.com/permalink/support/product?locale=en_US&model=ILCE-9 M 3&anchor=downloads
Self support	https://www.sony.com/permalink/support/product?locale=en_US&model=ILCE-9 M 3
Contact support	https://www.sony.com/contact
Product registration	https://productregistration.sony.com/
Manuals and warranty	https://www.sony.com/permalink/support/product?locale=en_US&model=ILCE-9 M 3&anchor=manuals

What's in the Box

Alpha 9 III - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
Battery Charger BC-QZ1
Power cord
Cable Protector
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Eyepiece cup

Documentation & Downloads

Product Support & Manuals (support-page)

Videos

Specifications

Weight

1.36 lb
Touchscreen

Yes

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