Sony a9: Plenty of Dynamic Range/Image Buffer and Banding Isn’t a Problem, Plus Reviews


Photons to Photos updated their Sony a9 estimates and the camera received a big bump in the midrange ISO dynamic range around ISO 800. I included my capture from the previous estimate above for comparison’s sake, but if you want to manipulate the data you can do so here.

Below you can see more of what the Sony a9 can do, which is far more than anyone should ever need. From what I have seen so far the only Sony related issues left to be addressed are poor menus and a few select specialty lenses for professionals.

focus-numerique – Sony a9

Marc Galer – Sony a9 Gallery

242 Shots before hitting the buffer and then able to shoot again after a few seconds using a Lexar 2000x card. It took 52 seconds to completely clear a buffer of over 200 shots.

Above, the Sony a9 doesn’t exhibit banding in instances where the a6xxx/a7 would

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Sony a9 Action Shooting Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a9 Accessories Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a9: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 100-400mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
a9 Battery Grip: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
a9 Battery NP-FZ100: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GP-EX1 Grip: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
MQZ1 Battery Charger: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Lexar 2000x: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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