Category Archives: Sony a9

Sony a9: The Sony a9 is Not ISO Invariant and MC-11 Canon Glass Performance

Jason Lanier released the first video demonstrating how well the Sony a9 works with the Sigma MC-11 with Canon glass and it shouldn’t disappoint anyone that plans to rely on it initially. The demonstrated performance in the above video is very impressive for adapted glass or even native glass under the shooting conditions. Below Greg Thurtle […]

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Sony a9: AF Performance and Professional Impressions

It seems the Sony a9 photo and video AF performance are both very impressive from the videos that have surfaced from people with early review units. This really could be the beginning of the end for DSLRs. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Sony a9. Join our Sony a9 Owners Group, also […]

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Sony a9: Best Camera For Weddings, a9 vs a7SII, Menus, and More

Jason Lanier really believes that the Sony a9 is going to be the greatest camera for Wedding photography ever and he gives 10 pretty good reasons why. In the video above he elaborates on his reasons in-depth and then trails off once he completes his list, which is then followed by a Q&A. Silent Shooting Shutter […]

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Sony a9 Roundup

Nick Didlick used the Sony a9 for its first professional event, the 143rd Kentucky Derby and the experience was a great success for Sony. When he arrived with his gear all in one rolling case he was greeted by representatives from other camera companies that wanted to see his gear. It sounds like Canon and Nikon are more […]

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Sony a9 Q&A and First Look: High ISO Performance Similar to a7S

Kind of an interesting Q&A about the Sony a9 with a Sony rep that claims high ISO performance similar to the a7S mark II and adapted Canon glass performance as good or better than on Canon cameras. Bold claims for sure, but I wouldn’t doubt that the high ISO matches the a7S. Other details: Almost […]

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First Sony a9 Cameras Arrive, Buffer Issues, and More NAB Coverage

It looks like some Sony Photographers are receiving Sony a9 cameras from Sony already along with the new Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS. They even have retail packaging in the video above, but it is not in English and translation isn’t available at the moment. The brief tracking experiment they do is pretty impressive and […]

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