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Sony Alpha a9

📅 2017 📷 28.3 MP 🔲 35.6 x 23.8 mm ⚖️ 673 g 🎬 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)

📖 Overview

The Sony Alpha a9 is a full-frame mirrorless camera known for its blazing-fast 20 fps continuous shooting and 50 sample photos on SampleShots. It's geared towards sports and wildlife photographers who need to capture fast action. While still capable, it's been surpassed by newer Sony models.

📸 Browse 51 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year	2017
Resolution	28.3 Megapixels
Sensor Size	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Sensor Type	CMOS
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000
ISO Range	Auto, 100-51200 (expandable to 50-204800)
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
Weight	673 g
Dimensions	126.9 x 95.6 x 63 mm
Special Features	The Sony Alpha a9's standout feature was its 20 fps continuous shooting with no blackout, revolutionary for 2017.

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Sony Alpha a9, sourced from SampleShots.

Frozen mountainous landscape | ground covered with snow — Alberto Restifo

Clouds envelop mountain peaks mirrored in a serene lake with vibrant blue and green hues. — Alberto Restifo

musician checking music sheet before Concert | men's black long-sleeved top — Philippe Bout

Blue car entrance | blue coupe beside gray house — Grahame Jenkins

Ugandan student finding it too hard to study. These African children are the sweetest kids on earth. This was taken at a GODLOVESKIDS.com location in Nakasaki (nuh kasa kee) school district. GodLovesKids.com is helping hundreds of children and orphans throughout the world. | boy in white shirt sitting on brown wooden desk chair — bill wegener

Taken in a school in Uganda. This youn boys were so happy to have their picture taken. This was at a God Loves Kids school. | a group of young children standing in a window — bill wegener

This is and has been one of my favorite pictures from Africa. This little girl was just standing in front of her humble little home. I took this image while on a missions trip to Uganda with GodLovesKids.com. They sponsor children just like this all over Africa, Nepal and India. | girl standing near brown fabric sofa chair inside room — bill wegener

Smooth waterfalls cascade over dark rocks under soft, shadowed light. — Grahame Jenkins

A woman in a black dress ascends an escalator, framed by the stark lines of a modern concrete structure against a clear blue sky. — Alessandro Rocchi

Close-up of a musician's hand skillfully drawing a bow across the strings of a double bass, highlighting the instrument's craftsmanship. — Philippe Bout

An abandoned room with scattered metal furniture and peeling walls, illuminated by soft light from a window. The scene evokes a sense of desolation. — bill wegener

cabin near mountain under cloudy sky — Grahame Jenkins

Child gazing out from a rustic wooden structure in a rural setting. — bill wegener

blue Ford front bumper — Grahame Jenkins

Weathered sign boards hang on a rough concrete post beside a worn shed and a dusty barrel, hinting at a local eatery. This candid street-scene photograph emphasizes rustic textures and improvised signage. — bill wegener

Portrait of a person wearing a fuzzy brown hat and yellow shirt, set against a vivid painted backdrop. The eyes anchor the frame, and a playful hat adds character. — bill wegener

A dense thicket of bare trees stands solemnly, their branches intertwining against a muted backdrop. The forest floor is littered with fallen leaves, hinting at the transition of seasons. — bill wegener

Still-life photograph of panda-shaped cookies surrounding a small cup of coffee on a white plate, with a second plate in the background. — yang louie

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Sony E Mount

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8

Sony Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

Sony 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter

Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN

Sony TTARTISAN 27mm f/2.8

Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21

Sony Rokinon 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS (RK3512-E)

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (SEL24105G)

Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF

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🔄 Via Adapter (2 lenses)

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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