Camera
Sony a9 III sample gallery: Global shutter has arrived
Earlier this week, Sony announced the a9 III mirrorless camera, the first full-frame camera to feature a global shutter, which can capture images at up to 120 fps with no blackout at a maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 sec. We had an opportunity to shoot with a pre-production a9 III for a few hours following the announcement, including indoor sports and outdoor portraits along the High Line in New York’s Hudson Yards neighborhood.
A few of the photos in this gallery were captured with Sony’s new 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens, and we also took advantage of the global shutter to take some flash photos at high shutter speeds. Since we were shooting an early pre-production unit, we were asked not to publish Raw files from the camera.
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We’re a long way from being able to review a production model of the a9 III, but our first impressions were generally positive. The updated grip represents a noticeable improvement compared to previous Sony models, and the custom function buttons on the camera’s top plate have more contour, making them easier to find quickly without looking.
Additionally, the new C5 custom function button on the front of the camera, set by default to activate the a9 III’s Boost Mode, seems relatively easy to reach while shooting. I found it helpful when photographing sports, shooting at one of the camera’s standard burst rates, then mashing the C5 button just as I sensed a decisive moment of action.
We look forward to getting our hands on a production a9 III as soon as possible to test it thoroughly. For now, look through the gallery and let us know what you think of the image quality in the comments.
Readers’ Choice: Best zoom lens of 2024
Zoom lenses continue to evolve, with manufacturers continuously pushing the limits of what’s possible. In 2024, we saw a diverse collection of zooms that include second-generation designs, versatile lenses for travel, and more third-party options.
We have included lenses that were introduced in previous years if they were made available in new lens mount options in 2024. In these cases, we have specified the lens mount announced this year in parenthesis.
Our editorial team has had its say already in our 2024 DPReview Awards, but which of this year’s new zoom lenses was your favorite? This is your chance to let us and the industry know.
Polls are now open; see below.
Voting occurs in three categories (cameras, prime and zoom lenses), running through December 21.
Once the vote has closed, we’ll run a fourth and final poll drawn from the first three winners to determine the Readers’ Choice Product of the Year. Look out for that poll early in 2025.
Voting is easy – pick your top 3 products by dragging and dropping to rank them in order of priority.
Please note that for the best experience, we recommend voting on our desktop site.
Poll Rules:
This poll is meant to be a bit of fun. It’s not sponsored, promoted, or paid for in any way, and DPReview doesn’t care how you vote. Our readers’ polls are run on the basis of trust. As such, we ask that you only vote once, from a single account.
Readers’ Choice: Best prime lens of 2024
Prime lenses aren’t what they used to be. Today’s lenses are bigger and more costly than their SLR-era ancestors, with advanced aspheric optics and exotic lens elements. This year’s class of lenses includes primes at classic focal lengths like 35 and 50mm lenses, lenses for APS-C cameras, a healthy selection of third-party options, and more lenses intended for ‘hybrid’ stills and video use.
We have included lenses that were introduced in previous years if they were made available in new lens mount options in 2024. In these cases, we have specified the lens mount announced this year in parenthesis.
Our editorial team has had its say already in our 2024 DPReview Awards, but which of this year’s new prime lenses was your favorite? This is your chance to let us and the industry know.
Polls are now open, see below.
Voting occurs in three categories (cameras, prime and zoom lenses), running through December 21.
Once the vote has closed, we’ll run a fourth and final poll drawn from the first three winners to determine the Readers’ Choice Product of the Year. Look out for that poll early in 2025.
Voting is easy – pick your top 3 products by dragging and dropping to rank them in order of priority. Products are listed alphabetically.
Please note that for the best experience, we recommend voting on our desktop site.
Poll Rules:
This poll is meant to be a bit of fun. It’s not sponsored, promoted, or paid for in any way, and DPReview doesn’t care how you vote. Our readers’ polls are run on the basis of trust. As such, we ask that you only vote once, from a single account.
Readers’ Choice: Best camera of 2024
2024 was an exciting year for cameras. Whether you were hoping for top-of-the-line flagship bodies, well-provisioned enthusiast models, retro rangefinders or even compact cameras, chances are pretty good you saw something you liked this year. Now it’s time to find out what you think of the Class of 2024.
Our editorial team has had its say already with the 2024 DPReview Awards, but which of this year’s new cameras was your favorite? This is your chance to let us and the industry know. If you think we missed something, please leave a comment to let us know.
Polls are now open; see below.
Voting occurs in three categories (cameras, prime and zoom lenses), running through December 21.
Once the vote has closed, we’ll run a fourth and final poll drawn from the first three winners to determine the Readers’ Choice Product of the Year. Look out for that poll early in 2025.
Voting is easy – pick your top 3 products by dragging and dropping to rank them in order of priority. Products are listed alphabetically.
Please note that for the best experience, we recommend voting on our desktop site.
Poll Rules:
This poll is meant to be a bit of fun. It’s not sponsored, promoted, or paid for in any way, and DPReview doesn’t care how you vote. Our readers’ polls are run on the basis of trust. As such, we ask that you only vote once, from a single account.
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