Important: Sony A9 is already available for preorder at Amazon US, Calumet.de, Park UK, Jessops and Wex UK.

Max and Manny agree that the A9 pricing is “affordable” when you compare it against the more expensive Canon 1DxII and Nikon D5 . Also because spec wise the A9 “kills the other” (so says Max). And it’s the first camera where the EVF is better than the classic optical viewfinder (again said by Max). Check out their full A9 talk:

Part One (about the Sony A9 video features):

Part Two (about the Sony A9 still features):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na0N8xE7sPA

Sony A9 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 battery grip at Adorama, Bhphoto, Amazon. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 Glass screen protector at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
NP-FZ100 battery for the A9 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Jessops.
GP-EX1 grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
FDA-EP18 eye cup at Adorama, BHphoto.
MQZ1 multi battery charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
BCQZ1 Z-series Battery Charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.

The image above shows the Canon 1DxII vs Sony A9 vs Nikon D5 (via CameraSize). To put this into perspective the Sony A9…

1. costs less than the two competitors,
2. weights less than half,
3. it’s obviously a lot smaller and more portable,
4. shoots at way faster FPS,
5. has a lot more Phase detection points 693(!) distributed over all the frame (1DXII has 61 points and D5 153 points),
6. on sensor stabilization,
7. no EVF blackouts
8. silent shutter
9. and superior video compared to the Nikon (Canon still offers 4K 60fps)

Of course we have to see some real tests to see if those incredible specs translate well into the real world. The new Sony A9 might not be a perfect camera and we can discuss for days about the good and the (very few) not so good aspects of the camera. But one thing is damn sure:
The A9 will go into history as the first PROFESSIONAL Mirrorless System Camera. And by that I mean this is the first camera that will challenge Canon and Nikon High End Cameras like the Canon 1DxII and Nikon D5.
This is the first mirrorless camera meant to be used in the very last market segment dominated by Canon and Nikon. From now on there is no turning back and this paths leads to Mirrorless taking over DSLR in a few years time.

Join our new Sony A9 Facebook group!

Preorders:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 battery grip at Adorama, Bhphoto, Amazon. Wex UK. Jessops.
Sony A9 Glass screen protector at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
NP-FZ100 battery for the A9 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Jessops.
GP-EX1 grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
FDA-EP18 eye cup at Adorama, BHphoto.
MQZ1 multi battery charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
BCQZ1 Z-series Battery Charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.

Sony a9 Hands-on: A $4,500 Canon 1DX Killer!

Hands-On with Sony a9: It’s Designed to be a DSLR Killer, Though Sony Demurs

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This is interesting: The video above is from the Spanish site Photolari. It shows a video shown by Sony in London. Just skip on minute 3.35 and you will see a comparison between a “Flagship DSLR” and the Sony A9 . Spoiler: We know this is the Canon 1DxII but Sony of course can’t say this :)

More Sony A9 news and tests:
9 Things You Need to Know About Sony’s New A9 (Digitalrev).
Sony Alpha A9 Hands-On Preview (ePhotozine).
Sony A9 Initial Hands On and Impressions (Dan Watson video).
The 10 Main Differences Between the Sony A9 and A7r mark II (MirrorlessComparison).
Which Sony A9 Feature Will Make Pros Switch? (Photoshelter).
Sony A9 Hands-on Review (Photographyblog).

Join our new Sony A9 Facebook group!

Preorders:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de. Park UK. Wex UK.
Sony A9 battery grip at Adorama, Bhphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
Sony A9 Glass screen protector at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
NP-FZ100 battery for the A9 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
GP-EX1 grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
FDA-EP18 eye cup at Adorama, BHphoto.
MQZ1 multi battery charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon. Wex UK.
BCQZ1 Z-series Battery Charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.

The new Sony A9 with the new Sony 100-400mm GM lens.

The day after let’s get an overview of all Sony A9 hands-on reports. But first a reminder: Join our new Sony A9 Facebook group which allows you to dicuss the a9 further and to post your own stuff once you have your A9 in your hands :)

Preorders:
Sony A9 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de.
Sony 100-400mm GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Calumet.de.
Sony A9 battery grip at Adorama, Bhphoto, Amazon.
Sony A9 Glass screen protector at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
NP-FZ100 battery for the A9 at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
GP-EX1 grip at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
FDA-EP18 eye cup at Adorama, BHphoto.
MQZ1 multi battery charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.
BCQZ1 Z-series Battery Charger at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon.

Sony A9 hands-on reports:

Hugh Brownstone shows us the 20fps performance with no blackout:

Max Yuryev posted a great hands-on video and also shows the impressive 20fps:

Also check out the full A9 review by Patrick Murphy Racey:

The A9 represents not just the latest new camera from Sony, but a true departure from the collective denial of the DSLR giants who have pushed that old technology up to a massive wall that is unmovable.

He also posted a 47minutes video here:

Hands-on by Brian Smith:

Sony a9 offers AF-C Eye AF that’s 30% faster than previous Sony cameras.

Hands on by Dan Watson at Huffingtonpost:

“Overall, the A9 is a mirrorless camera finally ready to go toe to toe with the biggest and baddest DSLRs from Canon and Nikon.”

Sony a9 First Look by DPReview

Sony a9 AF demo: Lock-on AF, joystick, AF area instant switching

The Phoblographer’s Hand on Video with the Sony a9

Sony A9 | First Look by Engadget

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