Does the A9 EyeAF work in the dark? The answer is in this video…

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After some initial worrying reports it seems like overheating issue is only an issue on a limited batch of cameras (SAR article here) and Banding issue is nearly a no problem (Jared Matthew Jarvis test). This means we can focus back on what’s so exciting about the A9…Focus! :)

Our reader Sibuzaru (Thanks!) shared this video which shows how good the EyeAF works on the A9. It nearly works flawlessly in very dim light conditions. From minute 1.13 towards you can see the same EyeAF function on the A7rII and A7:

Sony A9:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 with Grip Extension Kit at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Note: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto or Adorama using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win a Sony A9.

And the fastest SD cards are now in Stock:
Sony SF-G 128GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 64GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 32GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

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(SR5) The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE lens will be announced in mid June

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Back in April Samyang did display that new 35mm f/2.8 autofocus FE lens at the Korean Photography Expo. It has the same specs and similar size of the [shoplink 57619]Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE lens[/shoplink]. But it will be cheaper (no exact info yet). The autofocus performance is said to be similar to the Samyang 50mm FE.

Well a trusted source told us the lens will be announced within 2-3 weeks!

Still I wonder why Samyang did choose to make that lens. Would have loved to get something “new”. Maybe a 24mm or 28mm pancake?

 

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New Sony A9 tests: Shows no banding issue and makes a great job shooting Roland Garros!

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Photo credit: Christophe Ena / AP

Roland Garros:
Christopher Eno from the Associated Press used the new Sony A9 for his Roland Garros shooting. He got interviewed at Focus-numerique (Google translation here) And these are some of his comments on using the camera:

  • The main issue he found using the A9 is that Wifi connection doesn’t stay on. And also that once the link is activated, it is no longer possible to zoom in the images to check the quality. Moreover Nikon and Canon do background transfer. SAR note: This is surely something Sony can fix and add via firmware.
  • With the grip Christopher did shoot a full day and never needed to change battery.
  • He found the adjustment wheels a bit small (Note: His hands are big). The joystick worked perfectly for him. Overall he also like the small size of the camera.
  • He finds optical viewfinder more pleasant but the electronic viewfinder is really useful.
  • He was surprised by the lack of noise (silent shutter).
  • Autofocus is a delight
  • Having 20fps is very useful because you are more likely to get the right momenta
  • He liked the default rendering of the A9 images. It’s less shiny than the Canon images.

A9 sensor performance:
Jim Kasson tested the sensor quality of the A9 and concluded: “The numbers are higher than I’ve seen for 24 MP full frame cameras, indicating that Sony continues to make better sensors.”

Videos:
First weekend SONY A9 Camera highlights by NYC Wedding Photographer – Susan Shek Photography
Sony A9 vs. Sony A7SII Real World 4k Video Comparison by Ryan Douthit
Sony A9 vs A6500 by TheDigitalDigest
A9 tracking an Airplane (Sony Satouchi).

Banding test:
Jared Matthew Jarvis tested the Sony A9 for banding and find none. This is one of his test pics shot with 1/12800 electronic shutter, f2.8, 100 ISO (Click on it to enlarge)

Note: I saw some Sony haters posting photos and videos of the A9 showing what they call is “banding”…but it was actually normal light flickering!!! you see on all kind of cameras and in both mechanical and electronic shutter mode!!! Please do watch tests from pros and not from amateurs!

Sony A9:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 with Grip Extension Kit at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Note: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto or Adorama using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win a Sony A9.

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

Sony world’s fastest SD cards:
Sony SF-G 128GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 64GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 32GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

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Sony Tidbits…

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Sony 100mm F2.8 STF G Master Lens Review | John Sison

My Recent Experience With Precision Camera Repair (Felix G Photo).
D500 vs A6500 for Sports and Action (James Dixon).
New TH-X H flat base/65mm video head by Libec.
New FRX100 V Housing for Sony RX100 III / IV / V from Fantasea.
Fujinon 18-55mm Cine E-mount lens tested at Focus Numerique.
Using the Flashpoint Xplor 600 HSS for On-Location Jungle Portraits (ALC).
The Great Film Renaissance Of 2017 (Explora)

Join the new Sony Alpha Camera Facebook group.
To get news from our Forum subscribe that RSS feed.
To write a guest post on SAR follow the instruction on that page
I kindly invite you all to follow our RSS feed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter to not miss news and rumors!

We have our own Facebook camera groups and pages you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony A9 group and Sony A9 page.
Sony A7rIII group and Sony A7rIII page
Sony A7sIII group and Sony A7sIII page
Sony A7III group and Sony A7sIII page
Note: In groups you can post your own stuff like images, news and questions. While on pages you will read the specific camera news from SAR.

Morphoo: “http://m.fengniao.com/document/5344337.html just want to share with you a rather in-depth camera test on the A9. Looks like a Sony Chinese media day of the A9, photographers got to try them out as well as compare with D5, 1DX ii and A9.
In the middle of the article it showed they did a sound capture of the three cameras during burst shooting, which I found quite interesting.
Hope you enjoy the article, despite being in Chinese. “

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The world’s fasted SD cards for your Sony A9 are now in Stock at Amazon

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Oh yes speed matters particularly if you own the new Sony A9. And the world’s fastest cards are now in Stock for the first time at Amazon US and at FocusCamera. These card keep getting in and out of Stock in very limited quanity:
Sony SF-G 128GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 64GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon. In EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonFR, AmazonIT, AmazonES.
Sony SF-G 32GB: BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.

Adorama is running a blowout sale on Rokinon Lenses. All prices include free shipping with 2% Adorama Rewards. Prices are live until 6/6:

Rokinon Auto Focus 50mm f/1.4-16 FE Lens for Sony E-Mount – $499
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Manual Focus Lens -$289  Sony E Mount, Black  – Sony E Mount, Silver
Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens -$399 Sony E Mount
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 Manual Focus Lens – $399 Sony E Mount, Black  – Sony E Mount, Silver
Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens for Nikon F Mount -$369.95
Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Wide Angle Lens -$429 Sony E Mount
Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens – $449 Sony E Mount

Sony A9:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 with Grip Extension Kit at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Note: US readers preordering the A9 at BHphoto or Adorama using our links (and our affiliated links only!) have a chance to win a Sony A9.

The new Sony FE lenses preorders:
16-35mm GM at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
12-24mm G at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon. In EU at Calumet DE, WexUK, Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.

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