Sony a9 II, FE 24mm f/1.4 GM and FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Firmware Updates Released

Sony released  new firmware updates for the Sony a9 II, FE 24mm f/1.4 GM and FE 135mm f/1.8 GM.

Firmware update version 1.0.1 for A9 II improves the overall stability and performance of the camera while firmware version 02 for 24mm f/1.4 GM (Amazon | B&H Photo Video) and 135mm f/1.4 GM (Adorama | Amazon) lenses improves aperture response when these lenses attached to the ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2 and ILCE-7RM4 camera models.

Please check out the firmware update details below with the download links. Continue reading “Sony a9 II, FE 24mm f/1.4 GM and FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Firmware Updates Released”

Sony a9 II Camera now in Stock and Shipping

the new Sony a9 II pro-level full frame mirrorless camera is in stock at Amazon and it will soon be in stock at B&H and Adorama. The US price is $4,498. Order now if you are interested! Continue reading “Sony a9 II Camera now in Stock and Shipping”

Best Memory Cards for Sony a9 II

Here are the Best memory cards for Sony a9 II camra? Check out the top recommended & fastest SD cards for Sony a9 II full frame mirrorless camera with seveal selections below.

The Sony a9 II has two SD card slots that both support the fast UHS-II SD cards. That means you can take full advantage of the ultra high read (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) of UHS-II cards to get the best performance out of you Sony a9 II. In addition, Dual UHS-II-compatible SD memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and handling and can be configured to partition raw and JPEG files or can be used for overflow recording. Featuring a 35mm full-frame 24.2MP stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and an updated BIONZ X processor, the Sony a9 II (AmazonB&HAdorama) is an amazing mirrorless camera is created specifically to support working professionals in the fields of sports photography and photojournalism. And the Sony a9 II is capable of completely silent continuous shooting up to 20fps at full 24.2MP resolution in RAW+JPEG with continuous AF/AE (autofocus and auto exposure) tracking at 60 calculations per second and no EVF or LCD blackout, and continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with mechanical shutter. In addition to stills, UHD 4K video recording is supported at up to 30 fps and Quick and Slow Motion recording is also available.

For Sony a9 II users who love shooting sports and 4K videos, in order to get the best out of your Sony a9 II mirrorless camera, we highly recommend using dual UHS-II memory cards from the list below. Below are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Sony a9 II camera based on the speed and price.  Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a9 II”

Best Lenses for Sony a9 II

Best Lenses for Sony a9 II camera. Here are the good selection of recommended lenses for your Sony a9 II? Check out the list of best Sony a9 II lenses.

The new Sony a9 II mirrorless camera is equipped with a 35mm full-frame 24.2MP stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor and an updated BIONZ X processor, and it provides silent continuous shooting up to 20 fps at full 24.2MP resolution (RAW+JPEG) with up to 6 AF/AE tracking calculations per second without EVF or LCD blackout, and continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with mechanical shutter. In addition to stills, UHD 4K video recording is supported at up to 30 fps and Quick and Slow Motion recording is also available. The Sony a9 II is comprised of 693 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering approximately 93% of the image area, as well as 425 contrast AF points. Additional notable focusing capabilities include Real-time Eye AF with right eye / left eye selection, Real-time Eye AF for animals – augmented with a new algorithm, Real-Time Eye AF for movie, Real-time Tracking, selectable focus frame colour, Touch Pad focus point control while using the viewfinder and more. Additionally, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization is available, too, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Sony a9 II (AmazonB&HAdorama), then you might be thinking about which lenses are also worth adding to your gear bag. In order to help you get a professional-like shot, I have read and watched hundreds of E-mount lens reviews and I also own quite a collection myself. Here we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-Mount lenses for Sony a9 II mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation.  Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a9 II”

Sony A9 II Camera Reviews

Here are the latest reviews for the Sony a9 II pro-level mirrorless camera. This new Sony a9 II camera body is available for pre-order at AmazonB&H Photo VideoAdorama.

More Sony a9 II Camera Launch Coverage

Sony Artisan Patrick Murphy-Racey is the only one actually intensively testing the new Sony a9II on the field. Check out his thoughts below: Continue reading “Sony A9 II Camera Reviews”

Sony a9 II vs Sony a9 – What’s the Improvements?

Sony a9 II pro-level mirrorless camera unveiled for professionals in the fields of sports photography and photojournalism. This new Sony a9 II camera body is now avialble for pre-order at AmazonB&H Photo VideoAdorama.

So what’s the improvements of the new Sony a9 II, if we compare the Sony a9 II to the orginal Sony a9? The main improvements are on stills capabilities, the design and connectivity options. The new Sony a9 II provides silent continuous shooting up to 20 fps at full 24.2MP resolution (RAW+JPEG) with up to 60 AF/AE tracking calculations per second without EVF or LCD blackout. The overall build quality is similar to that of the new Sony a7R IV, including superior weather sealing.

More Sony a9 II Camera Launch Coverage

Continue reading “Sony a9 II vs Sony a9 – What’s the Improvements?”

More Sony a9 II Camera Coverage

Here are more Sony a9 II camera coverage. The full frame mirrorless camera is available for pre-order with a price tag of $4,498. Check availability at AmazonB&H Photo VideoAdoramaShipping is scheduled to start on November 6, 2019.

Sony a9 mirrorless camera is also $1000 off at AmazonB&HAdorama for $3,498. Continue reading “More Sony a9 II Camera Coverage”

Sony a9 II now Available for Pre-order

Sony a9 II full frame mirrorless camera is now available for pre-order in major stores in US. The US price is $4,498. Check availability at AmazonB&H Photo VideoAdoramaShipping is scheduled to start on November 6, 2019. Continue reading “Sony a9 II now Available for Pre-order”

Sony a9 II Officially Announced with 24.2MP and 20fps, Price : $4500

Sony has officially announces the a9 II (Pre-order at B&H Photo Video), which adds a host of features for the working professional, along with a refined design largely borrowed from the a7R IV.

The sports-oriented a9 II uses the same full-frame 24MP sensor as its predecessor, though its faster Bionz X processor improves AF speed and precision, along with EVF display response. It retains the same 693-point on-sensor PDAF system as the a9, but with new algorithms that improve subject tracking. The camera can still shoot at 20 fps with no blackout using the electronic shutter, and the burst speed using the mechanical shutter has risen to 10 fps. There’s also a new anti-flicker system when using the mechanical shutter, making it much more usable under artificial light.

The Sony A9 II will ship in the US and Europe in October 2019, priced at approximately $4500 / €5400 respectively. Press text can be found here. Product page at Sony UK. Image samples at SonyUK.

Sony a9II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony a9 mirrorless camera is now $1000 off at AmazonB&HAdorama for $3,498. Continue reading “Sony a9 II Officially Announced with 24.2MP and 20fps, Price : $4500”

Confirmed : Sony a9 II Camera Registered Online

Nokishita Camera now confirmed that Sony a9 II (ILCE-9M2) has a code named ofWW942051. Official announcement is expected to happen in October, 2019.

The 36MP sensor is a FAST sensor with chip-on AF, perfect for sporting at high continuous shooting speeds. So the company will most likely use it on the Sony A9 II. Continue reading “Confirmed : Sony a9 II Camera Registered Online”