Name: Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera (alpha A9-iii)
SKU: ILCE-9M3
Availability: InStock

A New Dimension of Image Performance

Laying claim to the title of world’s first global shutter mirrorless camera, the Sony a9 III is a speedy and incredibly capable system for sports, wildlife, photojournalism, and much, much more. This revolutionary sensor technology raises the bar for full-frame imaging, including the ability to shoot raw continuously at up to 120 fps and enjoy flash sync up to the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second. Blending the functionality of this 24.6MP 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

Sony has delivered the world’s first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera with the a9 III. The use of a global shutter provides a leap in performance over the rolling shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides a near instantaneous and simultaneous readout of all 24.6MP, eliminating skew and other artifacts that plagued rolling shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology is every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary in the a9 III.

Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.

Flash photography and mixed lighting conditions will see major usability enhancements with the use of a global shutter. This includes the ability to sync at up to 1/80,000 second with any flash. Sony flashes will benefit from communication that ensures optimal results and third-party flashes can be synced with the shutter by using a menu setting to adjust the delay.

Pre-Capture & Speed Boost—Never Miss a Moment

Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a9 III offers features new features to unlock the camera’s full potential.

Pre-Capture: The a9 III can be configured to begin recording images to the buffer when the shutter button is half-pressed. Users can set this between 0.05-1.0 second. Upon pressing the shutter these images will be saved to the memory card.
Speed Boost: Not every shoot calls for the a9 III’s impressive max speed of 120 fps. With Speed Boost and the C5 button, which is conveniently placed 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 just right. Photographers will be able to select various frame rates up to 120 fps.

Pro-Quality 4K Video

While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology-rolling shutter and banding artifacts are completely eliminated-the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor worth talking about.

The a9 III captures and downsamples the full 6K image area to produce high-quality UHD 4K video up to 60 fps. It can also record 4K up to 120 fps with no crop.
Record 10-bit 4:2:2 internally using All-I encoding for maximum quality.
Output 16-bit raw via the full-size HDMI port to a compatible external recorder.
S-Log3, S-Cinetone, and other Picture Profiles are available for optimizing the image for your workflow and production environment.

Lens Mount	Sony E
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor	35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

ISO/Gain Sensitivity

Photo
Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 (125 to 51,200 Extended)
Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800
Video
Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600
Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800

Internal Recording

XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s]

Video Output

4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
Video I/O	1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x PC Flash Sync Output 1x RJ45 Data Output 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)

Wireless	2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Display Type	4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery	1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) • Approx. 400 Shots

Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.2 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor	35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)	Crop Factor: 1x Additional Modes: 1.5x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter	No
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Global Shutter
Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter 1/80000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode	Bulb Mode
ISO/Gain Sensitivity	Photo Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 (125 to 51,200 Extended) Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800 Video Native in Manual Mode: 250 to 25,600 Native in Auto Mode: 250 to 12,800
Metering Method	Evaluative
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-5 to 17 EV
Continuous Shooting	Up to 120 fps at Maximum Resolution
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/5/10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Aspect Ratio	3:2
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording	XAVC HS/XAVC S/XAVC S-I 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 222 Mb/s]
Video Output	4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4672 x 2628 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support	Yes
Gamma Curve	S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
Recording Limit	No
IP Streaming	No
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
Video I/O	1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O	1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1x PC Flash Sync Output 1x RJ45 Data Output 1x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Remote Input 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators’ App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	GPS *Via Connected Smartphone

Monitor

Display Size	3.2″
Resolution	2,095,104 Dot
Display Type	4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Electronic (OLED)
Size	0.64″
Resolution	9,437,184 Dot
Eye Point	25 mm
Coverage	100%
Magnification	Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Autofocus Points	Photo Phase Detection: 759 Video Phase Detection: 627
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5 to +20 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
Maximum Sync Speed	1/80000 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount, PC Terminal

General

Battery	1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) • Approx. 400 Shots
PoE Support	Yes
Shoe Mount	1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread	1x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Conditions	-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3″ / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm
Weight	1.4 lb / 617 g (Body Only)