Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital Camera

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Polished Speed Performance

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Advanced Autofocus

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High image quality

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Advanced Workflow Support

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Versatility and Reliability

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High-speed continuous shooting at up to 20fps²

Groundbreaking full-frame Exmor RS^TM CMOS sensor and BIONZ X^TM processor team up for 20fps continuous shooting² with AF/AE tracking. Stunning high-speed performance and ample buffer let you capture the decisive moment.

Blackout-Free Shooting³

Electronic shutter eliminates blackout typical of SLR mirror cameras. Subject is visible during shutter release, with 60fps live-view and minimal display lag in continuous shooting.
(A) Blackout-free Shooting (B) Shooting with blackouts

AF/AE calculations up to 60 times/sec.⁴

Light reaches the image sensor without mechanical interruption. Mirrorless construction and speed-enhancing technologies provide AF/AE at the full-frame focal plane.
(1) AF/AE calculations (2) 60 times/sec (3) 20 frames/sec

Electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec.⁵

Electronic shutter speeds up to 1/32000 sec⁵ far surpass mechanical shutters for a new imaging expression. You can also maintain shallow depth of field without an ND filter, even under bright conditions.
(A mode 1/20000 sec F8.0 ISO 1000, shot with α9)

No Distracting Sounds

An anti-distortion electronic shutter allows the scene to be captured silently⁶, with no risk of mechanical mirror or shutter sounds disrupting the tension at a sports event, for example.

Anti-Flicker Shooting⁷

Flicker from fluorescent and other artificial lighting is detected, and shutter operation is timed to suppress exposure and color anomalies (at high shutter speeds) and inconsistency between continuous shots.
Anti-flicker [1] ON [2] OFF

10fps⁸ with Mechanical Shutter

The mechanical shutter now allows continuous shooting at up to 10fps⁸, and can also be used with a flash⁹. You can deploy high-speed continuous shooting for scenes as appropriate.

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4D FOCUS: Wide AF

With 693 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection AF points, the sensor provides wide and high-density AF covering 93% of the image.

4D FOCUS: Fast AF

Thanks to responsive enhanced Fast Hybrid AF, the α9 II delivers swift AF even under dim lighting conditions, with a remarkable ability to capture a subject.

4D FOCUS: Steadfast Tracking

Uninterrupted AF and an optimized AF algorithm dramatically enhance AF accuracy and tracking. Even during shutter release, constant AF activation allows continuous tracking of subject motion.

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AI-based Real-time Tracking¹¹

After the subject is specified, precise focus is maintained while the shutter button is half-pressed. Position changes are accurately tracked, providing framing flexibility as you concentrate on getting the best shot.

Underlying technology

The AI recognition algorithm efficiently processes color, pattern, distance, face, and eye data from the image sensor for high accuracy.
(1) Face [AI] (2) Eye [AI] (3) Color (4) Pattern (5) Distance (6) Real-time Processing

Instant Focusing on One Eye

Even when another object passes in front, Real-time Eye AF can maintain focus on one of the subject’s eyes when the shutter is half-pressed, or by pressing AF-ON or a custom button.

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Right/left eye selection to meet your need

You can even select a specific eye—left or right—before or during shooting via a custom button. Eye selection allows you to focus on composition, lighting, and other details.

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Eye AF for Animals

Fast, precise automatic detection and tracking with animal and human eye tracking¹² greatly increases the success rate in capturing images of animals in the wild or pets at home¹³.

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Reliable even in low light

Advanced AF algorithms contribute to AF precision at light levels as low as EV-3. The Focus Priority in Aperture Drive option is for more accurate focusing in dim lighting¹⁴ and when the aperture is stopped down.

Improved Focus Frame Usability

Even with the shutter button half-pressed, the focus area can now be moved with the multi-selector to any location. Conveniently, the focus frame color can be set to red or white to suit the scene.

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Highly Advanced Stacked CMOS Sensor

Approx. 24.2 effective megapixels, high sensitivity, back-illuminated configuration, gapless on-chip lens architecture, and other Sony innovations deliver stunning images in a wide range of photographic situations.

The Latest Image Processing System

The latest BIONZ X image processing engine works in tandem with the front-end LSI to maximize high-resolution sensor performance.

Superb image quality

High-sensitivity performance up to ISO 51200¹⁵ and algorithm advances realize smooth expression, including natural skin colors and smooth gradations in areas such as the sky. 14-bit RAW output is available.

3.68-Million-Dot¹⁶ Quad-VGA OLED Tru-Finder™

The 3.68-million-dot¹⁶ viewfinder (EVF) shows a detailed image. 120fps¹⁷ finder frame rate setting provides a smooth viewfinder image with minimal motion blur. Fluorine coating on the outer lens repels dirt and makes it easier to clean.

In-Body 5-Axis Optical Image Stabilization

In-body 5-axis optical image stabilization gives a 5.5-step¹⁸ shutter speed advantage. Live-view monitor image stabilization allows easy image composition even with fast-moving subjects.
(1) Yaw (2) Pitch (3) Roll

Blur reducing structure

Sony re-engineered the shutter unit assembly with dampened screws to absorb any shutter shock, and an enhanced image stabilization algorithm effectively reduces image blur. Shutter sound has also been reduced.

Now Real-time Eye AF for movie shooting

Real-time Eye AF newly supports movie shooting by detecting the subject’s eyes and continuing to track one eye. As the α9 II keeps that eye in precise focus, you can concentrate on composition¹⁹.

Touch Tracking for persistent focus on your subject

When shooting movies on the α9 II, a subject touched on the LCD monitor is automatically focused and followed with Touch Tracking. If a human eye is spotted, Real-time Eye AF activates and tracks it too.

Compatible with Multi-Functional New Mic

The Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) is enhanced with a Digital audio interface. Use the new ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone to record high-quality sound with minimized deterioration.

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High-speed data transfer with 1000BASE-T available

Smooth, reliable high-speed data transfer of large image files to a designated FTP server is now available via LAN terminal supporting 1000BASE-T. FTPS (File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS) guarantees high security.

Support for Background FTP Data Transfers

To meet pro needs for prompt delivery, the α9 II supports FTP data transfers in the background during and after shooting for JPEG and RAW file delivery²⁰. Up to nine FTP servers can be assigned in advance.

Add Voice Memos to Your Images

The new Voice Memo²¹ function lets you record audio descriptions of content or shooting conditions up to 60 seconds long, attached to images as .wav files. IPTC and camera serial number information can also be embedded in image files.

Remote Operation with Remote Camera Tool

Remote operation is available with the Remote Camera Tool²² desktop application, convenient when photographer access is restricted, such as shooting a birds-eye view from the roof of a sports arena.

5 GHz Wi-Fi® Provided

As well as 2.4 GHz-band, high-speed transfer is now possible via 5 GHz-band Wi-Fi® (wireless LAN IEEE 802.11ac)²³. Wireless PC remote shooting is now also possible²⁴, freeing your shooting styles from the constraints of cables.

Even Faster PC Remote-Shooting with Wired Connection via USB

The newly adopted USB Type-C^TM connection and enhancements to the PC remote shooting algorithm deliver significant improvements in transfer rate. You can transfer large uncompressed RAW images smoothly without workflow interruption.