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Sony - Alpha a9 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black

Model: ILCE9/B
SKU: 5865600
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  • Key Specs
    • Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
    • Effective Pixels: 24.2 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
    • Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
  • General
    • Product Name: Alpha a9 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
    • Brand: Sony
    • Model Number: ILCE9/B
    • Color: Black
    • Camera Model Family: Sony a9
    • Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera Body Only
  • Imaging
    • Image Sensor Type: CMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
    • Image Sensor Size: 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
    • Total Pixels: 24 megapixels (Generally, the more pixels, the higher the image resolution and the finer the detail that can be seen.)
    • Image Resolution (Display): 6000 x 4000 (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to either capture an image or display it. The higher the resolution the finer the image details.)
    • Zoom Capability: false (This function allows for magnification of the subject.)
    • Digital Zoom: 4x (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
    • In-Camera Image Stabilization: true (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. In-camera stabilization means the image sensor itself moves to counteract detected motion.)
    • Low Light/High Sensitivity: true (High sensitivity digital imaging devices are designed to work in low light conditions to produce a high dynamic range image.)
    • Image File Format(s): JPEG, RAW (Standardized software format(s) of storing digital images. The type of format chosen for capturing and compressing the image can determine quality, level of detail, and storage space required.)
  • Focus
    • Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
    • Eye Autofocus (Eye AF): true (Automatically seeks out and focuses on the subject's eye and holds it as the camera and subject move and as the photographer shoots at high frame rates.)
  • Exposure Control
    • Shutter Speeds: Single shot, mechanical shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Auto: 1/32000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Electronic Shutter: 1/32000 to 30 sec; Continuous shooting, mechanical shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Auto: 1/32000 (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
    • Minimum ISO: 100 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. When there is plenty of light, using the lowest ISO setting available will typically result in a higher quality image.)
    • Maximum ISO: 51200 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. In low-light environments, using a higher ISO setting helps to capture a sharp, bright image.)
    • Maximum Expandable ISO: 204800 (ISO is the measurement of a camera image sensor's light sensitivity. Expandable ISO settings use software to simulate brighter images than the device's native ISO range is capable of capturing.)
    • Brightness Control: true (Allows the camera to adjust the brightness of a captured image for optimal exposure.)
    • Burst Mode: true (Also referred to as continuous shooting. This feature captures multiple shots in rapid succession.)
    • Burst Rate: 20 frames per second
    • Self Timer: true
    • Shooting Modes: P, A, S, M and more (Exposure modes employed by the photographer to control the optimal aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and other settings for capturing specific subjects/scenes. Examples include Aperture-Priority, Macro, and Manual modes.)
    • Panorama Mode: false
    • Scene Modes: Auto, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, Movie, Slow and quick motion (Exposure modes with predetermined optimal settings for capturing specific scenes. Examples include Landcape, Portrait, and Sports modes.)
    • White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & color filter (G7 to M7(57-step), A7 to B7(29-step)), Custom (Settings that calibrates how the color white is rendered in an image/video, reducing the appearance of unnatural contrasts caused by various light sources.)
    • Effective Pixels: 24.2 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
  • Lens
    • Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount
    • In-Lens Image Stabilization: false (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
  • Flash
    • Integrated Flash: false
    • External Flash Mount: Hot Shoe (A cold shoe is a mounting point on top of a camera to securely attach a flash unit or other compatible accessories. A hot shoe is a cold shoe with an electrical connection that insures communication and synchronization between camera and accessory.)
  • Display
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Screen Size: 2.95 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
    • Screen Resolution: 1,440,000 dots (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
    • Viewfinder Type: Electronic (A viewfinder is the part of a camera (or attachment) that allows you to see and focus a scene in frame. Optical viewfinders let you view the scene directly through the lens. Electronic viewfinders display the image on a screen in its approximate final form.)
    • Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Varying Angle Screen: true (The camera's screen can be flipped out and adjusted to rotate, tilt, and/or swivel.)
  • Video
    • Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
    • Maximum Video Frame Rate: Up to 120 fps (The maximum frequency at which consecutive images can be captured by a video recording device.)
    • HDR Mode: true (HDR Mode uses multiple photos taken at different exposures to add more dynamic range to photographs. HDR technology displays content with greater contrast between bright and dark, resulting in clearer and more lifelike images.)
    • Slow Motion Recording: false
    • HD Movie Mode Focus: Automatic
  • Storage
    • Number of Memory Card Slots: 2
  • Compatibility
    • Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
    • Memory Card Compatibility: Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
    • Remote Compatible: true
  • Features
    • Face Detection: true (A function that automatically detects human faces and then sets focus and appropriate exposure to capture them.)
    • Smile Mode: false (When enabled, this mode works in conjunction with face detection to automatically take a photo when a smile is detected.)
    • Integrated GPS: No
    • Records Audio: true
  • Connectivity
    • Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Output(s): 3.5mm audio, Ethernet, HDMI, USB
    • Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
    • Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
    • PictBridge Enabled: false (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
    • Charging Interface(s): Micro-USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
  • Power
    • Rechargeable Battery: true
    • AC Adapter Compatible: true (The device is able to be charged using an external power adapter which meets input and output voltages specified by the manufacturer.)
    • Removable Battery: true
    • Battery Model: NP-FZ100 (The model number of the battery necessary for operation of the device.)
    • Number of Batteries Required: 1
    • Number of Images Per Charge: 650
  • Included
    • Number of Lenses Included: 0
    • Camera Bag/Case Included: false
    • Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
    • AC Adapter Included: true (An external power adapter is included for operation.)
    • Memory Card Included: false (Indicates whether a memory card is included.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 3.875 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 2.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 1.293 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Camera Body Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Other
    • UPC: 027242907362

Catch every second of your next adventure with this Sony full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring 20fps for super-fast shooting. The quiet, vibration-free shutter release lets you grab natural shots without disrupting your subjects. This Sony full-frame mirrorless camera has a compact design that travels easily in your pack without skimping on features.

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  • 24.2-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with integral memory: Achieves high sensitivity of up to ISO 204,800 with the design of a back-illuminated structure, captures high-resolution images up to 6000 x 4000 pixels.
  • 100 - 51,200 ISO range (expandable to 50-204,800) for crisp, clear photos even in low light: Shoot confidently without sacrificing detail, even in extremely low light.
  • 20 fps continuous shooting without blackout: Offers high-speed continuous shooting without a break for as many as 362 shots.
  • 693-point focal plane phase-detection AF: Provides distinctively wide and dense AF point coverage over approximately 93% of the image area.
  • High-resolution 4K movie recording: Full-pixel readout without pixel binning makes it possible to deliver detail-rich high-resolution 4K movies.
  • One-touch remote & one-touch sharing: Use one-touch remote to turn a smartphone or tablet into a viewfinder/remote control. One-touch sharing transfers photos/videos to your device for sharing on social networks.*
  • FTP transfer via LAN terminal on the camera body: Offers convenient transfer of still image files to a specified FTP server for viewing and management as needed.
  • 2.95" 1440k-dot LCD screen: Take charge of the camera performance with this 3.0-type tiltable LCD touch screen. Convenient Touch Focus feature also allows you to freely choose an area of focus by simply touching the LCD screen.
  • High-speed BIONZ X image processing engine: Optimized for speed to reliably capture fast-moving subjects and realized continuous shooting of up to 20 fps.
  • Preview the shot before taking it with the Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder: Bright, high-contrast viewfinder lets you see the results before you shoot, and features 3686K dots for amazing resolution.
  • Fast Hybrid AF system: Allows you to confidently capture everything from fast-action sports to fast-moving wildlife.
  • Enhanced Eye AF: Eye AF automatically detects and focuses on the subject's eye.
  • AI-driven Real-time Tracking Mode for precise and robust subject tracking: Real-time Tracking uses Sony’s latest AF algorithm - which includes Artificial Intelligence-based object recognition - to detect and follow subjects with unprecedented accuracy.**
  • Five-axis SteadyShot in-body image stabilization unit and high-precision gyro sensors: Provide a 5.0-step shutter speed advantage for full-frame images.
  • Wide dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW: 14-bit RAW format is supported, and is a good choice in situations where the sensor's wide dynamic range and fine gradation reproduction will benefit the images being captured.
  • Robust magnesium alloy body with dust- and moisture-resistant design: Provides durability in a variety of shooting conditions.
  • HDMI (Type-D) output makes 4K UHD TV hookup a snap: Easily connect your camera to a 4K UHD TV for immediate movie playback. HDMI cable is required and is sold separately.
  • Dual media slots (UHS-II SD Card compatible): Two SD media card slots are provided for still and movie storage (one slot for SD cards or Memory Stick) with the lower card slot being UHS-II compatible for faster write speed.
Whats Included
  • Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
  • Power cord
  • Rechargeable battery (NP-FZ100)
  • Cable protector
  • AC adapter (AC-UUD12)
  • Shoulder strap
  • Body cap
  • Accessory shoe cap
  • Eyepiece cup
  • Micro-USB cable

Q: What can Sony-Alpha a9 do better than Sony-7R mirrorless camera?What is the difference between the two?The advantage and disadvantage of it?Picture,video quality and performance wise?

A: Assuming you're talking about the a7rII, the a9 has a much faster burst rate (20fps vs 5fps), better autofocus system, and faster operation overall. Plus a larger battery, dual card slots, and ergonomic improvements like the joystick and shooting and af mode dials. The a7rII has more resolution, but is a sluggish body. I own both the a7rII and a9...they both have their purposes. The a9 is better suited for sports/action/events, and the a7rII is better suited for landscapes and posed portraiture.

Q: Any valid reason to go with an A9 now instead of an A7R-III? Especially for doing wildlife / field shots in Florida using stuff like a 24-240mm lens.

A: I had the a7r3 as well for a short period of time. I found A9 to focus and hold better on a moving animal. More importantly with it 20 vs 10 fps you never miss any of the action shots. You then can pick the best where with the A7... you may have missed it. I had an a72 and A7s2 and the A9 is a far better camera. In instills a confidence in you that you will always capture that right shot. I feel the added cost was worth it.

Q: Which Best Buy store has this open box?

A: Hi Craig, You have to keep on checking the Best Buy website for open box items. 1 week after I purchased my A9 I saw an open box appear on the BB website. However, when I tried to click on it I would be directed to the new camera. I recall the open box was $2,399? I ended up calling the BB 1-800 number and a rep said there was some kind of mistake and the open box was not available. If you get the option to buy it now ( open box) I would pull the trigger and order it. I would assume if you inspect it at the store and something wasn’t just right you should be able to return it? When I ordered my 24-70 GM lens at a local BB I had to sign the signature pad that a restocking fee of 15-20% applied. I ordered my battery grip as an open box. I saved $50 and was able to use rewards. The grip was flawless. Good Luck! Mike

Q: Is this a Low light camera for filming in a dark club?

A: The a9 is a fabulous Stills Photography Camera. It excels at Sports Photography with spectacular AF Tracking. It's video is very adequate, however the Sony a7III outperforms the a9 in Video. Where the a9 excels is its Stills AF Tracking, more robust shutter and a better sensor for stills (That allows for better AF Tracking). Low light, the a9 is no better than the a7III. (The a7III has more video options and is chosen by pro videographers over the a9)

Q: Are there functional limitations using the sony 70to 400mm telephoto lens such as focus controls or exposure controls.?

A: Do you mean Sony FE100-400mm? If so, I dont have this lens, yet. Though, from what I've been reading, this lens was build specifically for the A9 so I would imagine its designed to take advantage of all its features. It is THE companion zoom lens for the A9.

Q: Can I use FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS on A9? I saw it said they are not fully compatible on sony's website.

A: Hi 010203, The SEL70200GM is compatible with Sony A9. However, it is recommended to update the lens firmware to Ver. 02 or higher to improve the AF Track performance in Continuous Shooting mode. Here is the link for more information: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SEL70200GM&cat=3 -Jerome

Q: I have Sony A lens 24-70, 70-200, 15-30 all 2.8. Do these lens work well with the a9 if you use the adaptor?

A: Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. It is available with a Mount Adaptor but there are restrictions. Please visit lens compatibility with that model and lens on our Sony E support Page. Restrictions are listed for each adaptor, and lens. Thank you.