Sony announces a9 III with global shutter

EricN said:

Hopefully it feels nicer to hold than other Sonys

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neuroanatomist said:

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Sony has delivered the world’s first mirrorless camera with a full-frame global shutter sensor: the a9 III. This revolutionary release promises unrivaled speed thanks to the capabilities of the newly designed 24.6MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, including 120 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE, flash sync at all speeds up to 1/80,000 sec., and no subject distortion.

They announced a 300/2.8 GM alongside it.

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neuroanatomist said:

It's almost as if you're suggesting that a flagship camera can set a benchmark with only —gasp— 24 MP. Surely the R1 must have at least 45 and better yet 60 MP to be called a flagship. What is Sony thinking?!?

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AlanF said:

I'm waiting for the 82 Mpx global shutter, which will surely be Canon's response.

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bbasiaga said:

First off, this forum would have burned to the ground by now if Canon released this camera. Total fail. 24mp just not enough in the 21st century, duh. Wrong card slots. Utter fail.

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bbasiaga said:

Its basically an R3mkII, at the same price point as the R3 was released at. That camera was also deemed a total failure. And I think that, the sad thing is, I think this paved the way for Canon to price the R5mk2 and $4500-5k, and the R1 at $8-10k. Especially if the R1 has a 45-60mp sensor. With the R3 launching at that price, and this camera being a pretty close analogue with a newer generation of technology, it probably had a lot of influence on Sony pushing the price to where it is. Also makes me wonder where Sony will Price the A1mk2.

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twoheadedboy said:

Says who? 24 MP is enough for numerous professional applications...the kind of applications where 120 fps and global shutter would be preferred.

Deemed a total failure by who?

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Del Paso said:

Many Sony forum members are indeed disappointed this new camera has only 24 MP.
Enthusiasm sounds different...

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EricN said:

I heard from a self proclaimed expert on the pro camera market if the R1 is not announced with more than 83mpx global stacked shutter with built-in ND Filter for under $3,000 on the same day as an RF 50mm F/1.4 with weather sealing for under $250 along with the first Sigma and Tamron RF autofocus lenses, Canon's DO-yummmmed. I believed him because he totally backed up his statements by saying magic words like Kodak, Betamax, Nokia or maybe it was Klaatu Barada Nikto...

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bbasiaga said:

First off, this forum would have burned to the ground by now if Canon released this camera. Total fail. 24mp just not enough in the 21st century, duh. Wrong card slots. Utter fail.

Its basically an R3mkII, at the same price point as the R3 was released at. That camera was also deemed a total failure. And I think that, the sad thing is, I think this paved the way for Canon to price the R5mk2 and $4500-5k, and the R1 at $8-10k. Especially if the R1 has a 45-60mp sensor. With the R3 launching at that price, and this camera being a pretty close analogue with a newer generation of technology, it probably had a lot of influence on Sony pushing the price to where it is. Also makes me wonder where Sony will Price the A1mk2.

I was/am planning to look at the R5mk2 when it starts to get leaked/released. But sadly I think they will push it beyond what I'm willing to spend, if this Sony offering is any indication. Or maybe Canon will surprise us all by keeping it below the $4k mark, to undercut Son.

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EricN said:

I'm not surprised. I think there were people here expressing disappointment regarding the R3's mp and my perception is there is a higher percentage of Sony users are wishing for everything to have higher mp specs than Canon users hoping for the same thing.

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