Sony  Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera Body Only
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RENT Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera Body Only

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This Kit Includes

  • Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera
  • Sony NP-FZ100 7.2V 2280mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for Alpha Sony Digital Cameras
  • Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger for Z Series Batteries
  • AC Cord for Most Chargers (2-Pin)
  • USB-A to USB-C Cable
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RENT Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera Body Only Features

Enhance your creative potential with the Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera, a trailblazer in imaging technology. This sophisticated device stands as the world's first camera to boast a full-frame stacked 24.6 MP CMOS image sensor with a global shutter system, setting a new standard for high-quality, distortion-free photography. The innovative global shutter captures every pixel simultaneously, ensuring that even the swiftest subjects are frozen in time without the slightest hint of rolling shutter distortion.

With the Alpha a9 III, experience the pinnacle of performance with blackout-free, high-speed continuous shooting at an astonishing 120 fps, complete with full AF/AE tracking. This powerful feature allows for seamless viewing and precise subject capture, making it an ideal choice for professional photographers who demand accuracy and speed.

The camera's maximum shutter speed of an unprecedented 1/80,000 second enables the capture of ultra-fast action with remarkable clarity. When paired with compatible Sony flash units, such as the HVL-F60RM2 or HVL-F46RM, the Alpha a9 III provides even illumination across the frame, enhancing your ability to shoot in diverse lighting conditions.

At the heart of the Alpha a9 III lies the Exmor RS image sensor, a marvel of engineering with a stacked CMOS architecture and integral memory. This sensor not only delivers high resolution but also supports high-speed processing with minimal delay, ensuring that every detail is captured with precision.

The BIONZ XR image processing engine amplifies the camera's capabilities, offering up to eight times the processing power of its predecessors. This engine efficiently handles the vast amount of data from the sensor, enabling real-time processing and significantly improving image quality across all shooting modes, including the ability to capture high-quality 14-bit RAW images.

For those seeking to minimize noise, the Composite RAW Shooting feature is a game-changer. By merging multiple images using Sony's Imaging Edge Desktop software, photographers can achieve exceptionally high image quality with reduced noise, even at higher ISO settings.

The Alpha a9 III's advanced optical 5-axis image stabilization ensures that camera shake is effectively countered, providing an 8.0-step stabilization advantage. This sophisticated system, along with compatible stabilized lenses, allows for sharp, blur-free images even when shooting handheld at telephoto focal lengths.

Autofocus and tracking are taken to new heights with the camera's 759 phase-detection points, covering approximately 95.6% of the image area. The Fast Hybrid AF system combines phase-detection and contrast-detection AF for unparalleled precision, ensuring that rapidly moving and unpredictable subjects are captured with ease.

Customizable focus areas, including new XS and XL sizes, allow for tailored focusing strategies, ensuring that your subject remains sharp regardless of the surrounding environment. Additionally, the camera's flash synchronization capabilities at up to 1/80,000 second shutter speed open up a world of creative lighting opportunities.

The Alpha a9 III also addresses the challenges of artificial lighting with flicker-free shooting modes, ensuring consistent exposure and color when shooting under fluctuating lighting conditions. Moreover, the global shutter system eliminates the common issue of flash banding, providing a clear advantage in event photography.

For videographers, the Alpha a9 III excels in 4K movie recording, free from rolling shutter effects, and offers both full-frame and Super 35mm format options. This powerful, advanced camera is designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional photography and videography, making it a top choice for those seeking to elevate their visual storytelling.

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Lens Mount
E-mount

CameraJump to...

Sensor Type
35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Number Of Pixels (Total)
Approx. 25.2 megapixels
Number Of Pixels (Effective)
Still images: Approx. 24.6 megapixels max.,Movies: Approx. 20.3 megapixels max.1
Optical Low Pass Filter
Yes
Color Temperature Range
2500 K - 9900 K

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Anti-Dust System
Yes

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Recording Format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 5.0 format compliant)
Image Size (Pixels) [3:2]
35mm full frame L: 6000 x 4000 (24 M), M: 3936 x 2632 (10 M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0 M)

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Video Compression
XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Audio Recording Format
LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2

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Slow & Quick Motion(Shooting Frame Rate)
Yes
Proxy Recording
Yes
TC / UB
Yes
Raw Output
Yes (HDMI)

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Memory Card Slot
SLOT1: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card, SLOT2: Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card

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Focus Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Focus Point
Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range
EV-5 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Recognition Target (Still Images)
Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Recognition Target (Movies)
Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
Other Features
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)
AF Illuminator
Yes (with Built-in LED type)

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Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensitivity
EV-5 to EV17 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Exposure Compensation
+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Iso Sensitivity
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)
Anti-Flicker Shoot
Yes

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Type
1.6 cm (0.64 type) electronic viewfinder (Quad-XGA OLED)
Number Of Dots
9 437 184 dots
Magnification
Approx. 0.90x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Dioptre
-4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye Point
Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection
NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps / HIGHER 240fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps / HIGHER 200fps

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Monitor Type
8.0 cm (3.2-type) type TFT
Touch Panel
Yes
Number of Dots
2 095 104 dots
Adjustable Angle
Opening Angles (approx.): Up 98 Degree , down 40 Degree , side 180 Degree , rotation 270 Degree

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Other Features
Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, Pre-Capture, Continuous Shooting Speed Boost, NR Shooting
Clear Image Zoom (Still Images)
Approx. 2x
Clear Image Zoom (Movies)
Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)

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

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Type
Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect
8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
Mode
Still images: On / Off, Movie: Dynamic active / Active / Standard / Off

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Control
Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation
+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash Compatibility
Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

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Continuous Drive Speed (Approx. Max.)
Hi+: 120 fps

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Modes
Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture

AccessibilityJump to...

Functions
Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF, Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Multi-angle LCD screen, Custom function

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PC Interface
Mass-storage / MTP
Multi / Micro USB Terminal
Yes
USB Type-C Terminal
Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
Sync Terminal
Yes
Wireless LAN (Built-In)
Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))
Bluetooth
Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band))
HDMI Output
HDMI connector (Type-A), 3840 x 2160 (30p / 25p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p / 50p / 24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit, 4672 x 2628 (59.94p / 29.97p / 23.98p), Raw 16bit
Multi Interface Shoe
Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
Mic Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Terminal
Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Control (Wireless)
Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
LAN Terminal
Yes (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T)
Functions
FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN, USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote

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Video Data Format
MJPEG,YUV4209
Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p),3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p),1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p),1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p),1280 x 720 (30p),1280 x 720 (25p)
Audio Data Format
LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)

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Microphone
Built-in, stereo, Built-in, voice memo
Speaker
Built-in, monaural

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Setting
Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)

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Supplied Battery
One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images)
Approx. 400 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life (Movie, Actual Recording)
Approx. 90 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 95 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Battery Life
Approx. 145 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 150 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
(Movie, Continuous Recording)
Internal Battery Charge
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB Power Supply
Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Power Consumption With LCD Screen
Still images: Approx. 4.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.8 W (with FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

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Battery Info
Required, included
Battery Material
Lithium ion
Battery Type
NP-F
Battery Quantity
1

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Dimensions (W X H X D)
Approx. 5.35 x 3.81 x 3.26" (136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9mm)
Approx. 5.35 x 3.81 x 2.86" (136.1 x 96.9 x 72.8mm) (From grip to monitor)
Weight
Body Only: Approx. 21.7 oz (617g)
Approx. 24.76 oz (702g) (With Battery and Memory Card Included)