ILCE-9M3 Streamlined workflow | Interchangeable-lens Cameras

Interchangeable-lens Cameras

Streamlined workflow

Streamlined workflow

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Improved group display

Workflow efficiency gets a drastic boost thanks to image groups. Images taken at up to 120 fps⁰ in continuous bursts can be defined as "groups," making it easier to locate a specific image within a large group of images. These groups can also be assigned a rating, which can then be used for filtering and searching, and are retained after the images are imported into a computer editing application¹.

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Built-in Wi-Fi for FTP and smartphone transfers plus PC Remote tethering

Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO support allows high-speed data transfer, enabling the α9 III to transfer data up to twice as fast as its predecessor. 5 GHz⁰ communication offers maximum speed and stability, essential for news and sports shooters who need to deliver immediately, as well as for studio environments. The simple in-camera interface makes it easy to transfer still and movie data via an FTP server, Wi-Fi, fast-wired LAN, or USB tethering with a smartphone.

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Clearer voice memo recording

Add clear voice memo metadata to still images through a dedicated voice memo microphone that's built into the camera's rear panel, close to the user's mouth for better recording quality. Voice memos can be transferred to an FTP server along with the corresponding images, allowing the photographer to communicate effectively to the editor. The photographer can also use the Transfer & Tagging (Ver. 1.9 or later) mobile application to convert the voice memos to text⁰.

Illustration showing the IPTC connections

Multiple IPTC presets

IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) metadata can be added to still images, with the α9 III capable of internally storing up to 20 presets that can then be quickly selected when needed. This can be extremely useful at multi-sports events, for example, where different IPTC information is required for different competitions.

Transfer & Tagging

Transfer & Tagging is a smartphone application that can speed up still-image workflows for professional sports and news photographers, allowing background FTP transfers via a smartphone as well as fast tag/caption attachment.

Learn more about Transfer ＆Tagging

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Anti-dust system increases dust removal efficiency

Driven by an ultrasonic actuator, a filter in front of the image sensor oscillates at more than 70000 cycles per second, effectively removing dust and particles from the filter surface.

Drive Mode and Focus Mode dials

Independently operable stacked drive mode and focus mode dials allow fast access and selection.

Illustration of the LAN terminal on the camera’s left side

1000BASE-T Ethernet for fast communication

The α9 III provides a built-in connector for wired 1000BASE-T, enabling fast, stable, up to 1 Gbps data transfers, and remote shooting data transfer operations, including remote shooting at up to 1 Gbps.

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USB Type-C® connector supports SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2)

A USB Type-C® connector supports fast SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) data transfer for backups as well as PC Remote (tethered) shooting. It also supports USB PD (Power Delivery) ⁰ for reliable power delivery and battery charging.