A9 vs D5 Real World Comparison - The Sony Shocked us! 😲

EPIC real world test and shootout between the Nikon D5 & Sony Alpha 9 ⬇️more info below⬇️
This video shot with Camera (Amazon)➡ geni.us/Eiz5 Lens➡ bhpho.to/2s9KXtQ Gimbal (Amazon)➡ geni.us/ZaZtd
Most of the images were unedited! The D5 raw was supported by FCX but A9 files had to be converted to JPEG so keep that in mind! (the look a bit flatter)
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"Break my heart" by Niko Xidas
"Summer Dreams" by Middle January
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[@MaksimYuryev]

This video was shot with Camera (Amazon)➡ geni.us/Eiz5 Lens➡ bhpho.to/2s9KXtQ Gimbal (Amazon)➡ geni.us/ZaZtd Mics➡ bhpho.to/2qQEss3 Action Cam (Amazon)➡ geni.us/438RA Most of the images were unedited! The D5 raw was supported by FCX but A9 files had to be converted to JPEG so keep that in mind! (the look a bit flatter) Sony a9 Kit➡ bhpho.to/2qQ6tjv Zoom Lens (Amazon)➡ geni.us/ORXh Wide Lens➡ bhpho.to/2sa2UZk SD Card (Amazon)➡ geni.us/OplX Grip extension (need)➡ bhpho.to/2s9ScSv Nikon D5 Kit (Amazon)➡ geni.us/liAWMAb Zoom Lens➡ bhpho.to/2sabJCa Wide Lens (Amazon)➡ geni.us/BuOgA XQS Card➡ bhpho.to/2qQB0NY ACTION CAM (Amazon)➡ geni.us/438RA

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

Max you nead some hiking shoes ;)

[@ScavangedReality]

Hey Max loved the video, do you have a recommendation for a budget gimbal? I loved how smooth this video was (I will be using a a6500).

[@MaksimYuryev]

Yes, this one geni.us/ZaZtd . If you're on a really tight budget then maybe this: geni.us/7I6WA as long as you stick with a light lens on the a6500.

[@ScavangedReality]

Thanks Max, keep up the great work!

[@benchung6898]

Why did you use Tamron but not Nikon 24-70? Is it better?

[@ZXTech]

God. Damn. That production quality. Raising the bar again Max. Great review!

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@FunWithTheBugs]

You guys put in a hard days worth of work right there. Great job all! Really loved all the video shots as well.

[@MaksimYuryev]

and a few hard days editing (while being sick) Very glad we did this video!

[@KyleShultz6]

Great work here Max. Loved that you collaborated with an experienced pro shoooter who has a lot of history with the Nikon flagships. I've had a higher hit rate on the a9 vs the Canon 1Dx II (not surprising after seeing this video). Plus, the a9 is just more fun to use. The AF point coverage is such a joy...much less cropping as we can now get images very close to final in camera.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Great info Kyle! Glad you liked the video!

[@h43lio]

I practically never comment on KZbin, but just had to say something about how well put together this video is. The way you continue to output such high quality videos so frequently is very impressive. Keep it up!

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@dalibormrkic7808]

Hit the like button if you think Max needs hiking shoes :)

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@ISHLAME1234]

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[@SUVO_RAW]

where are u from? Yuryev ты русский Макс Юрьев?

[@charlesbannerman106]

How the hell does this channel not have a million subscribers. The quality is just amazing

[@Neopulse00]

He just got a new sub from me. He's been quite amazing since I've been following him from time to time.

[@GabrielFFontes]

Honestly, the clickbaity title with a freaking EMOJI made me lose a bit of respect. Great videos, still.

[@MaksimYuryev]

When we put over a thousand dollars into a video we want people to watch it so click baity titles will continue.

[@GabrielFFontes]

Max Yuryev I don't think the click bait is necessary with the production value you have, but I might be wrong.

[@JomToons]

Go Max!

[@rpx353]

Excellent video! I love the 2 experienced photographers from 2 different worlds collaborating. Very useful and knowledgeable information that I get to glean from just watching. Fun video to watch and I like the format. I love the transitions and in between video segways as it keeps me interested. Kudos to the both of you!! Excellent job!

[@Nocturnalis1978]

You guys bring camera reviews to the next level. Brilliant video! The production value, editing, etc. is among the best I've seen on KZbin.

[@longrider9551]

A9 Camera of the Year, this is a tipping point

[@tomhughes5123]

if you have little ratty claw like hands yeah

[@obayedh]

Thanks Paul and Max for your hard works and Sony for making the photography industry more exciting ...!

[@jonphoto5078]

Thank you, Max! Incredible, as always. You'll be at 100K plus subscribers by the end of the year!

[@Seapatico]

Damn, dude. That was such a good video. That was some serious time and energy, and really well shot. I hadn't watched many of your videos before, but I think I'll be tuning in more frequently. :-)

[@emph66]

Excellent work Max and Paul, this is the most comprehensive real world test published to date and the results speak for themselves. The intro sequence was just stunningly beautiful Max, you skills seem to be improving with every post and are already at the highest level on KZbin. Thank you both (and your assistants) for making this review possible. The Sony A9 is everything it was supposed to be and more, hopefully this will put some of the ridicules negativity and outright hate to rest.

[@futuretechwalk]

A pragmatic approach having speckless shots. Max and Paul are wonderful human-beings. I really loved the realistic review of both the camera. All the best, keep up the good work 😋

[@valdemarcaballero5298]

What a FANTASTIC VIDEO MAX!!!!!!! As someone else said... IN MAX WE TRUST!!!!! Thank you very much..... Thank you Thank you Thank you for sharing all this info and this BEAUTIFUL AND SUPER WELL DONE VIDEO!!!!!! The location is BEAUTIFUL, the exercise is real!!!!!! Very illustrative!!! Thanks to Paul for all his help in the making of this video!!!!! I have the first a7r from late 2013 and I LOVE THE CAMERA!!!! also have the a7 and a6000. All of them are super great!!! Looking forward to have de A7R2 but watching this video.... man!!! the A9 looks fantastic...... and if you compare it to the NIKON D5 and you can save $2000..... i mean...... WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Again, thanks for sharing!!!!! And thanks to SONY for making these beautiful and useful cameras. ;)

[@dannycastro1826]

Other than the northrups, max is my trusted source. I was on the fence about getting the A9. But this video confirmed it. I'm sold. Thank you max!

[@MaksimYuryev]

danny castro Thanks Danny I appreciate it!

[@joshuacasildo8422]

The Northrups, are comical, yes there reviews may sound scripted maybe because they practice their skit several times. lol. Either way I like the ergonomics on the Nikon better. Yes I agree the a9 is met for boys with little hands...if you want to man up get yourself a Nikon or a cannon. hahaha...

[@dannycastro1826]

@Joshua you got your Nikon underwear on way too tight little buddy. Grow up!

[@joshuacasildo8422]

You are the one with the red undies there, Superboy!...

[@nelsoncheetube]

excellent review! looking forward to your next show Max.

[@karmakhazi1914]

Max & Paul. Congrats on a great real-world review, guys. Thank you.

[@MisterChibs]

I would like to apologize for not subscribing earlier. Awesome job!!!

[@IMDABROWN]

Max, this is one of the best comparisons i've seen. you do some really good work.

[@LeeZavitz]

Excellent job man! This is how you do a test.

[@Noparticularcontext]

Really enjoyed watching the video, quality was fantastic. Get ready for all those negative commenters and videos other youtubers will post who haven't even used the camera. Well done Sony, now when are you releasing my a7riii

[@erikpopek9357]

Very vell done! Amazing location and great comparison! Sick slowmo shots of the waterfalls! :D

[@FaromonHD]

by far the best camera comparison i have ever watched so far and let me tell ya i watched a lot...

[@dsphotos]

nice video max, but wrong shoes for the hiking :-)

[@TheHopelessGuy275]

dsphotoblog.com lol

[@davidtarshis6658]

Ha! My thoughts too when he was crossing the creek, my first thought was "he's not from around here".

[@jamiefenner9443]

WOW! The scenery is amazing, the subject matter is a revelation, and the production values are GREAT! Probably the best youtube video I have seen - Jim, Canberra

[@ochjoo77]

amazing video! You do the best and no nonsense reviews out there..

[@ObelixCMM]

I would like to hear a reason why would somebody give this video thumbs down. Even if you don't like Sony, quality of this video does not deserve thumbs down.

[@mgk2]

Coz Nikon users got bum hurt.

[@benchung6898]

He used Tamron Lens instead of Nikon Lens which is not fair I guess!

[@benchung6898]

In the sense of Apple to Apple comparison, if A9 is better than D5 , it implies that Sony GM 24-70 is equal to Tamron 24-70! Otherwise Nikon 24-70 should be used for the comparsion. Those thumps down may be for GM24-70 rather than A9 or Max. Haha take it easy!

[@MaksimYuryev]

The Tamron didn't have any issues. It was only used in a few tests (most stuff was the 70-200's) the wide shots where we used 24-70's both a9 and d5 performed the same (great).

[@benchung6898]

So, do you mean GM24-70 and Tamron 24-70 are on the same level in terms of focusing speed, accuracy, electronic stuff, color rendition and picture quality? I learn Sony GM24-70 is much bigger than Tamron, much more muscle. If they perform at the same level, there is no reason to purchase the GM lenses. There is an opportunity that if you use Nikon 24-70, D5 may/not perform better!

[@findbinnu]

Thank you Max and Paul for that detailed review. Much appreciated. Max, Dpreview has nothing on you - you are willing to do these comparisons and give your honest opinions, not afraid to ruffle feathers or worry about corporate overlords and lost sales. It is a rare thing and truly admirable.

[@abhishijack]

The only comparison I'll ever trust is the one done by Max. In Max we Trust.

[@datdudeinred]

Really great review. You are surpassing yourself as well as many other reviewers

[@d2fjw]

Impressive video and one of the best reviews I have seen so far on the Sony a9.

[@nyambe]

A small step for Sony a giant step for mirrorless

[@emph66]

It truly is, this review proves that mirrorless technology has matured to the point where it meets or exceeds the focusing capability of the best DSLR's and will only improve from here on. Hopefully this focusing technology can trickle down to the lower priced models.

[@ianbrown704]

Best review on you tube of the A9, Brilliant - thanks

[@rhalfik]

This is the best review I've seen lately. Great job all 3 of you.

[@marvelousdecay]

Beautiful video Max. More of these please!

[@Zimmermann310]

Thanks a lot guys, this was a very professional and helpful comparison between this great cameras.

[@treyquattro]

yes, that was a very good, informative, objective review, and very useful too. From this it's obvious that the A9 is a serious competitor to the D5 for action photography, and mixed-mode shooting too. Great job both of you.

[@CaptainJCRage]

Hey Max this is an amazing review of the A9. Good job. Im really considering now this camera. Thanks.

[@melenriquez8985]

Max, thanks for all of this. Very eyeopening! :)

[@achtbit0]

Thanks Max for putting the effort into this review. Lots of valuable information, well done!

[@TheGconrad]

Thanks from someone that lives in Portland. Great to see my home featured in this fantastic video. I am now a subscriber.

[@FloEvans]

Awesome location and great real world tests. A9 in the backyard was insane!

[@MDMiller60]

Thank you both for doing the analysis.

[@Marticulate]

From an ex DSLR to mirrorless convert whom often considers each system for their advantages, I just want to say, fantastic and informative video Max! Merits to both cameras and all in between.

[@wolframmeyer6586]

Great review - Thank you! One small thing for another videos wishlist: for me having English as my 3rd language and with less than perfect hearing, I would love having tech details like when you mention the lens you use in the dark presented in a slightly slower pace or maybe add a caption? Mostly very clear and easy to understand. Great work!

[@reelsportrd]

Okay. I don't know why I wasn't subscribed to your channel yet. Just fixed that. Love this kind of video, and the production quality is great!

[@EscapeSquad]

Amazing video amazing quality and scenery! Thanks mate!

[@riotrob]

great job guys! thanks for all the effort.

[@user-bm3il5dt2r]

Nice video, Max! Like all of your videos.

[@midnightsnack1306]

Amazing review. So detailed and so well thought out!

[@keithbrown454]

At work now. Can't wait to get off so I can watch the complete video.

[@truknayr23]

you hesitated when you said "the best sports camera" LOL!

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

This is a loot of good work, keep it up Max!

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Useful and informative. Thanks guys

[@RobDunlopPrettyInWhite]

Great job as always Max!

[@vegetablepolice]

Love that he's got the Sony x3000 there on top ;) Love that little camera for vlogs.

[@rolandrickphotography]

Thanks for the comparison 🙏👍. And Max, 8:30, you have been definitely wearing the wrong shoes rolling this video 😂🙌, looking like fancy city sneakers 😉 - And that backpack is laying “bye-bye gear forever” dangerously 😱 close at the edge 🙈🤪 at 9:08 😱

[@emadrox]

Love this type of test, and especially the shooting : Paul has some great stuff... More like this please, even if its just you, but with other photographers (different users ) is awesome : keep it up > I learned A LOT with this video

[@greatvedas]

I'm enjoying the beautiful location... factual discussion and creativity in the video making !

[@wilsonline90]

impressed with the camera and the video. awesome job.

[@victorzerga9856]

love the guys face when you tell him "having a small package that does everything is great for you" lol

[@jorge8276]

Thank you guys for this nice review!!!

[@ObelixCMM]

Great job guys! One of the best camera reviews I've ever seen!!! Paul should be Sony Artisan, hope somebody in Sony is following Max.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

You hear that Sony?!?!

[@geopapa80]

Confirmed that this is a great contender in the flagship arena. Great scenery too.

[@NarekAvetisyan]

Very nice comparison guys. I was shocked that the A9 not only matched but outperformed the D5 in low light AF by almost 2x!

[@johnvandenbroek9753]

Great video Max. I have the A9 and it is always interesting to see peoples reaction after using this camera for the first time. I was a Canon shooter for years and still have all of my equipment. Now that I have used the A9 for several months I am considering selling my Canon gear and using that money to invest in more Sony glass.

[@elnurgulmemmedov352]

Nice comparison, we have seen what the Sony a9 and D5 are. You have chosen a beautiful place mutually. Thank you!!!

[@freddie8812]

Great, great, GREAT video and interesting people in it! :D

[@DanielAurelioGaleazzo]

The night focus test it's amazing. Subscribed!

[@town3]

Execellent real world performance test Guys, love the review keep them coming. I agree the A9 is incredible. :)

[@PaulNelsonphotography]

Thanks!

[@amikob]

Excellent video ! Thank you for your effort

[@lindreltlindrelt]

Great video guys! Did I miss it or do you have any feedback on the A9's tilt screen for live view at low/high angles? After two weeks with a new A6500 I love having it and miss it now when shooting with my D500 and D810...

[@cadmus777]

That was awesome, thanks guys.

[@djlobb]

Nice review Max. My only question is, if the A9 was larger wouldn't that make it heavier too? Contradicting the advantage of the smaller/lighter design when hiking as you guys talked about earlier in the video?

[@matwom]

great video , sony cameras have come along way and the mirror-less are getting so good , keep up the good work

[@FrederickDunn]

HI Guys, I really appreciate this video, I'm keeping my eye on the Sony Line-Up for sure and the A9 is looking good. I've carried the D5 since it came out and I don't want to say how much I've spent on lenses. Such a truly extraordinary location you chose to shoot, all overcast, with great dynamics for portraiture in low contrast light. I haven't "felt" limited with the focus points and in video mode, the focus area is edge to edge with the D5, but I get what you're saying in stills. Best adapter for the A9 for Nikkor Lenses? I'll definitely pick up the A9 to play with before I jump on the next generation of Nikon D5s or 6 (whichever is next). Thanks again and I'm glad I found your channel!

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Hello, did you try the A9 camera with Nikon lenses? I think you can rent it for one day and try. Also try if you can get on rent the Metabones Nikon lenses to Sony emount lenses adapter.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

Wow. You really upped your game (and everyone else's) on this one!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Yep.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Max, you and Paul do a better job of selling Sony gear than Sony does!!! But SERIOUSLY; thanks for the EXCELLENT video! The testing was well thought out and flawlessly executed and you guys answered a LOT of questions about the A9 in comparison to the D5. Again, THANKS!! And keep up the EXCELLENT work.

[@michaelstockwell1575]

Thanks for putting in the time and effort to do such a balanced real world comparison of these cameras Max and Paul! I've been highly suspicious of the Sony hype since the NYC event, as well as the "reviews" of other KZbin Photo hosts who have pronounced the a9 to be the greatest thing ever, without doing any real world testing at all. Or worse yet, doing "tests" in staged scenarios. And certainly nobody else that I know of has tapped the experience and expertise of a sports action shooter, to honestly review and compare this product. Kudos! The results you found are quite impressive. As for whether this is the "DSLR killer" that many commenters here are proclaiming it to be, only time will tell. I tend to think that those kinds of comments are a bit premature and overly dramatic, but the next few years in the camera world should be very interesting! As far as I'm concerned, you're the most credible camera tester/reviewer on KZbin today, Max. Many of your peers are seriously lacking any pretense of integrity since the days of corporate sponsorships began here. For the record, I happen to be a Pentax shooter, and don't shoot sports action, so I'm personally not going to throw any of my cameras in the trash and run out and buy Sony, Nikon, or Canon. But I still find these type of comparisons to be very interesting. Great job!

[@PaulNelsonphotography]

Michael Stockwell I'm just happy to have a camera that makes my job easier and allows me to do more out in the field

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Pentax gets it's sensors from Sony these days, so Sony success is Pentax success.

[@michaelstockwell1575]

Sony sensors are damned good, and have been. I'm not sure if anyone is disputing that. But Sony is still going to be making sensors, whether their cameras sink or swim.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Michael, the thing is... if this camera is a success, thenTHIS technology will eventually find it's way into Pentax products. And THAT is a good thing.

[@dennisolof9994]

So nice that the video was done with the most important gear for video production, a gimbal :-D To me, Oregon is among the best places in USA for beautiful trails and nature.

[@Wynner3]

Thank you for giving me another place to visit near Portland on my upcoming vacation there.

[@pavelbtn]

I am watching this in Ultra High Res on my new Dell XPS 15 4K laptop - the colours look AMAZING. Well done Max, your video grading is top notch. The colours just pop and the sharpness is incredible.

[@dalibormrkic7808]

Great video Max!

[@aaronleung7902]

Great review guys!

[@martinm4712]

Awesome test! Great work guys!

[@PaulNelsonphotography]

Thank You!

[@kefkafloyd]

Between this and your latest videos, I felt remiss in not giving you a sub. Great job, Max. Also, nice touch with the a99 strap. ;)

[@PaulNelsonphotography]

LOL That was my fault I wasn't paying attention when I put it on!

[@markkeohane9850]

First one of yours I've watched, Prolly won't be the last. The DSLR vs mirrorless is an interesting one and you've done a good job on the comparison. The gap virtually closed by the looks of it. Good work Max and Paul and Jennifer. Interesting stuff, very watchable - there's a lot of boring dross out there with too much irrelevant content; nice balance in this one so I stuck with it most of the way through; not into MMA :o) And lovely location.

[@deeppatel1124]

Are u gonna review about image quality and that stuff . Love ur videos

[@edwardnoble9897]

Great videos Max! Would love to see an A7III vs 6DII vs D750 comparison like this now :)

[@twmUX]

Thank you both! seriously! I have the D750 and D4s and am considering this for action and outdoor lifestyle photography. I am in constant low light situations, so it sounds like it will work fine. Howz the Dynamic Range at base ISO? That would be my only thing..gotta be able to push/pull the files. I'm used to at least 14...the D4s I either am at ISO 50 or around 1000...everything in between isn't as good as D750.

[@user-ck9bb5kk3d]

Great informative video. Thanks.

[@frankyvee1]

Great video and comparison with the D5.

[@SwanandRides]

fantastic.. awesome review

[@15lastone]

Awesome video, thank you guys fantastic

[@kenspo]

Amazing stuff! Love these ones! :)

[@Mr.Valerio.of.PermianHS]

Awesome! I cant wait to try this out. :)

[@angelocincotta2988]

Great review MAX. Many thanks to Paul for his time too. It's you guys I trust when you give opinions like this. Not in the market for the a9 though but i like to see how Sony progresses where the other 2 just give us bits and pieces as improvements. That's why I switched to Sony.