In the following video featuring my dog Frank I do a simple autofocus comparison and keeper test. This video forms part of my Sony 200-600 vs 100-400 comparison article. I shot both lenses wide-open at 400mm, I then added the 1.4x to the 100-400 and tested it at 560mm vs the 200-600 at
Sony a9 Firmware v6.00 Released – Adds Eye AF, Interval Shooting, RMT-P1BT Support & Frame Color Selection
Sony has finally released the version 6.00 firmware update for the Sony a9. The version 6.00 update enables Sony’s AI driven Real-Time Eye AF technology to now detect both animals and human subjects, with an option to select either animal or human Eye AF mode depending on the shooting situation.
Sony Announces Big Firmware Updates for a7 III, a7R III and a9
Sony today announced a major upgrade for their a9 mirrorless camera that will be available via a firmware update, updates to both the Sony a7 III and a7R III are also coming. Sony a9 Firmware V5.0 (Coming in March 2019) The new version 5.0 software for α9 adds Sony’s newly developed ‘Real-time
Save £600 on the Sony A9 + £700 of Free Accessories
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Save $500 on the Sony a9 + Free Accessories Worth up to $310
Sony has just knocked $500 off the price of the Sony a9 in the US, with many stores now offering the a9 for just $3,998.00. Does this price drop signal that an a9 II is just around the corner? If it is, then it's certainly a well kept secret since there have yet to be any rumors regarding an a9
Sony a9 Hot Shoe Repair Program Announced
Does the hot shoe on your Sony a9 become loose and rattle when you attach a large flash? If so, Sony has acknowledged that this is an issue and is offering to repair it for free, providing your a9 is within the affected serial number range. Here's the statement that they have released: In rare
New Sony a9 Firmware Version 2.00 Has Been Released
Sony has today released firmware version 2.00 for the a9 (download). One of the main enhancements introduced with this version appears to be enhanced performance of continuous auto focus on moving subjects, and also enhanced stability of the AF-C when zooming. So exactly how "enhanced" are the AF