Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera with Essentials+ Kit

Comprising the high-quality essentials needed to begin shooting with a compatible lens, the Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera with Essentials+ Kit from B&H bundles the full-frame mirrorless body with a protective camera bag, memory card, card reader, and spare Sony battery.

Global Shutter—A First for Mirrorless

Sony has delivered the world's first full-frame global shutter mirrorless camera with the a9 III. The use of a global shutter provides a leap in performance over the rolling shutter technology used for decades. A global shutter provides a near instantaneous and simultaneous readout of all 24.6MP, eliminating skew and other artifacts that plagued rolling shutters. It also far surpasses mechanical shutter technology is every way, making the physical shutter unnecessary in the a9 III. Global shutters help ensure consistent and uniform exposure across the entire frame in all lighting conditions. Flash sync is possible at any shutter speed-even the maximum of 1/80,000 second. The simultaneous readout also prevents banding from certain light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. In a gym, outside, or with mixed artificial lighting the a9 III will handle it with ease.

Pre-Capture & Speed Boost—Never Miss a Moment

Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a9 III offers features new features to unlock the camera's full potential.

Pre-Capture: The a9 III can be configured to begin recording images to the buffer when the shutter button is half-pressed. Users can set this between 0.05-1.0 second. Upon pressing the shutter these images will be saved to the memory card.

Speed Boost: Not every shoot calls for the a9 III's impressive max speed of 120 fps. With Speed Boost and the C5 button, which is conveniently placed near the grip on the front of the camera, users can instantly switch their camera from their usual continuous shooting frame rate to a faster one to make sure their next shot is just right. Photographers will be able to select various frame rates up to 120 fps.

Pro-Quality 4K Video

While video benefits greatly from the use of global shutter technology-rolling shutter and banding artifacts are completely eliminated-the a9 III boasts plenty of other video improvements over its predecessor worth talking about.

Refined Body Design

With a new generation of Alpha-series cameras comes some slight tweaks and modifications designed to make the operation of the system more ergonomic. The a9 III features a handful of updates:

Enhanced Functionality and Usability

Sony has continued to improve the workflows of their professional cameras with upgraded and additional features:

A voice memo function promises clearer recording with a microphone located close to the user. These memos can be transferred via FTP and can be converted to text using Sony's Transfer & Tagging application.

IPTC metadata can be automatically added to images and up to 20 presets can be saved.

Image bursts can now be set to display as a group during playback to make it easier to navigate through a shoot, especially when using the a9 III's fastest continuous shooting rates.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet can be used for fast networked data transfer during shooting.

Future Firmware Updates

The Sony a9 III is going to get better with time and there are some details on what to expect in future firmware updates:

The ability to shooting continuously at up to 120 fps when using the maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second.

Workflow enhancements for IPTC metadata and FTP functions.

Addition of C2PA technology from the Content Authenticity Initiative.

Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag for DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras (Pinestone)

CFexpress 4 Support for High-Speed Transfer

This memory card supports the CFexpress 4 standard for high-speed transfer with VPG400 (Video Performance Guarantee) certification for stable recording. With five times the drop strength and ten times the bend resistance of the CFexpress Type A standard, this card can withstand tough conditions.

High Capacity for Long Recording and Speed

This memory card has 240GB of storage capacity, so you can shoot confidently without worrying about space. This is ideal for long 4K video sessions or high-speed still bursts in action scenes.

High-Speed Performance

With a PCIe Gen 4 bus, this memory card has a max read speed of 1800 MB/s and a max write speed of 1700 MB/s, which is up to 2.4 times faster than the previous model. This memory card is ideal for demanding workflows, helping you streamline and boost productivity while in the field or at your desk.

Dependable Videography with VPG400

VPG400 certified, this memory card ensures stable video recording with a sustained writing speed of 400 MB/s. This helps prevent dropped frames, even during high bitrate shooting.

TOUGH Design

Thanks to Sony's unique TOUGH card design, this memory card offers over ten times the CFexpress Type A standard bend resistance, with additional rigidity tested to 150 netwons of force. The resin body is also five times more impact-resistant, allowing it to withstand drops from up to 24'.

IP57 Rated

This memory card will work in extreme temperatures, X-rays, electrostatic environments, and intense UV light. With an IP57 rating, this card is dust and moisture resistance, ideal for the outdoors.

Recover Lost Files

If things go wrong, you can avoid disaster and download the Memory Card File Rescue software for Sony memory cards. This free software can recover accidentally deleted files and corrupted photos and videos in common formats.

Express Transfer

Quickly transfer 4K video and other big files onto your computer for post processing. Using CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD cards deliver fast transfer rates minimizing the work time of offloading large videos and photos.

USB-C Connection

Enjoy USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gb/s to quickly transfer all your large files. Easily plug into either USB-C or USB-A ports using the included cables.

Plug and Ready

No software or drivers are needed to set up this card reader into your workflow, simply plug it into your device and start working.

Aluminum Enclosure

The stylish aluminum enclosure helps dissipate heat, improving the available speeds. This means lots of large files can be transferred while the reader stays cool.

Nonslip Base

The rubber base provides a nonslip surface which prevents the reader from sliding on your desk. This ensures you can connect a card into the reader with just one hand.

Push-Lock

Insert your memory cards and lock them in place. The push-lock mechanism ensures security when inserting and removing memory card from the reader

LED Indicators

The LED indicators provide a visual cue for power and the processing of data. It's nice to know when it's safe to disconnect your memory card.

Compatible Cameras

Sony a1 Sony a1 II Sony a9 III Sony a9 II Sony a9 Sony a7S III Sony a7R V Sony a7R IVA Sony a7R IV Sony a7R IIIA Sony a7R III Sony a7CR Sony a7C II Sony a7C Sony a7 V Sony a7 IV Sony a7 III Sony a6700 Sony a6600 Sony ZV-E1 Sony ZV-E10 II Sony FX3A Sony FX3 Sony FX2 Sony FX30