Sony A9 II is here!

[@dalefmurphy]

As an A9 owner, I am perversely quite happy with the A9II announcement - I don't have to upgrade!!! There is nothing there that I need.

[@brunomamede2352]

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[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Also an A9 owner. I feel good to know that the A9 is still rocking, however I also love tech, so I would have preferred Sony to push tech more.

[@dalefmurphy]

@michael p Flash? No, I have the A7RII for that, but I don't use flash much anyway. EVF lag? No, never noticed it, even at high speed airshows and motorcycle races at 20 fps all day. My panning technique must compensate for it. UHS1? Save a RAW to slot 1 and JPEG to slot 2, which I would do regardless. Grip? No, small hands. $1500 extra? Not worth it for me, but I can see a professional sports photographers could justify it.

[@bobhanuman65]

The A9 is my studio camera with a few GM lenses and a couple of Profoto strobes. It's really all I need. I use Fuji in the street.

[@minhvisual4265]

Also the a9 price drop, so you can buy another one for backup or as a main.

[@alexduta7469]

I don't know why I even watch this video, it's not like I could ever afford this camera.

[@GermanAutoNut]

It's probably because Ted is an awesome vlogger and we are better educated on all the products we can't afford to own because of him ;P

[@RawloftheDead]

ditto lol

[@adamabele785]

Maybe in 5 or 10 years you can get it used within your budget. That is if you do something that can´t be done otherwise. For example with the things I do, I don´t need the insane framerate of this cam, so I would stick with a model that does the things I can use, no matter if I can afford the more advanced model. On the other hand, If you really need these advanced abilities because it helps or enables you in what you are doing, you´d probably buy it, even if it is more than your budget allows. And there is one more thing. Maybe you need this camera for a job that cant be done with your gear. It is good to know there is something out there you can use to get it. So you just might rent the camera for that day or you might know someone who has it, to switch cameras for one day.

[@awesomelikeme]

Also, hopes and dreams...

[@sociableswede6322]

As a Sports Photographers, this is EXACTLY what we wanted. The voice memo, the faster processor rather than bigger sensor is smart for us. The connectivity improvements are great and spot on, FTP will now not be a problem at all. The anti-flicker handling is also important and THANK YOU for being able to change colour of the focus brackets!!!. The reason for using the “old” viewfinder, for sports photographer other things are more important I guess… With the originally a9 the colleagues with Canon and Nikon thought that camera is “cheating” but they did not want to move over to a9 due to the things I mentioned above… Now there is absolutely no reason to not move over to Sony if you can afford it…

[@sociableswede6322]

To To clarify: I think that the reason for sticking to old Canon and Nikon cameras is not necessarily the price of the body, it is the price of buying new lenses… The fact that we do not work in a high income area and also that for many of us we do not own the equipment, our employers do, this might also make the change slower…

[@philindeblanc]

Here are some reasons.... #1. How fast does it playback a file at 100% magnified view, and how fast will the next file display? (VERY SLOW on R2. How much has memory improved? Speed comparison?) #2. Deal breaker; Can we finally change settings like aperture or shutter speed while the camera is "busy" buffering? #3. Electronics. I still have issues with the 55/F1.8 doing continuous AF while I have Single shot selected. Issues like this still around. Have the electronic bugs been fixed? #4 Have they improved the USB and HDMI ports? Even using the cord manager and being careful, with little use I had my USB port stop working. Sent in for pricey repair. #5 have they improved the memory card slot and door? Sounds like it. I had to have mine repaired. #6. Is the card reader less picky? Often I have to reinsert. Also, the write folders are CRAP. Why cant it be simple and logical folder structure? #7. Any menu improvements? I think not. Just good customization. #8. Very important; can we shoot in 30, 40, or 50mpixel raw size in FF mode? Selectable resolution. Sounds simple enough, but?? #9. Can we magnify focus when in Auto focus mode? Are other lens restrictions removed? Contrary to how great the camera is, these are just amateur toy like restrictions.

[@grimfrost8742]

@@sociableswede6322 Once again, in the any photo from the zone for photographers at any stadium we will see people with nikons and canons

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

@@philindeblanc He's talking for sports photographers, several of the points you mentioned have absolutely no use for sports photography, especially the #8: #1: the CPU was improved and that will make playback faster, on R2 you have more MP and a slow CPU, that's why it's slow. #2, #3: no idea, but you don't know either, so ... what's your point again? #4: well, there is now USB-C #5, #6: again, no idea, so we must wait for impressions, never had a problem myself with the card though. #7: unimportant for pro sports photographers again, they won't have time to go to the menu, so everything is customized, and customization is amazing on the A9 #8: "very important" 30, 40, 50mp raw size? Huh actually it's not important at all to sports shooters, they are fine with a smaller size, as long as the speed is there. #9: no idea.

[@philindeblanc]

@@youuuuuuuuuuutube I shoot sports from Highschool to college, and I have done some guest spot in pro football, and I find it important. Sure, you can claim I am not a 100% dedicated sports shooter, and you would be write. Are you saying that it is the only reason this camera is made, for 100% sports shooters? I would SURELY not be interested in a 1 trick pony camera tool.

[@BokushingusKendoTV]

Lol I did an 8 hour binge watch of your old videos! Learned so much from the teaching series and the featured photographers videos!

[@OzzieTech]

Dear sony we want to see the a7siii

[@koolkutz7]

The A9 ii seems to be a (mostly) firmware update in an A7R iv body! I honestly think Nikon & Canon will breathe a sigh of relief given that they will rlease their flagship DSLR's primed & ready to go for the 2020 Olympics. I think most press photographers will stick with Canon & Nikon for that for several reasons; durability & build quality, legacy lens line-up, No percieved shutter/EVF lag, no overheating, better battery life, No buffering-out when doing continuous bursts, no banding/artefacts when using electronic shutter etc.

[@erichstocker8358]

I wish that users wouldn’t insist that a still photography camera had video cutting edge features. I don’t shoot video, I don’t understand how to shoot video, and I don’t want to shoot video. What I want is a “perfect” still camera not dragged down by video requirements. I say if you want perfect video buy a video camera. From the description of the a7II, it seems that Sony RIGHTLY chose to keep it a photo camera that can be used for some video rather than the perfect video camera that can be used for some still photography.

[@richieflesfadar6893]

Hear hear. Totally agree... I'm sick to death of this still camera with awesome video.. like u said... get a damn video camera if u wanna shoot video

[@simianinc]

What video features drag down your stills capability?

[@DMAN590]

@@richieflesfadar6893 problem is "video cameras" either completely suck with small sensors or are very expensive...DSLR and mirrorless provide high quality images... interchangeable lenses and small size at relatively affordable price points ...that's why I hate the "just use a video camera" talking point... It's like saying to you just use a point and shoot

[@AronBagel]

I get why they made the a9II what it is, but for my needs it's a bit of a miss. The rumoured 36MP sensor would've made for a nice middle ground between the A9 and the A7RIV, as I've noticed the benefit of having more than 24MP to work with, but 62MP is just absolute overkill. Without that extra bump in MP and still no Picture Profiles, it's just not the right camera for me.

[@jamespeirce2582]

I’ve been interested in this camera because, in addition to Olympus, I shoot on an A7R III. I am very disappointed with the MP “upgrade” on the A7R IV so was rather wondering if the rumored MP bump on the A9 II might come to pass, but seems it has not. Which really makes sense anyway for the target market. Most sports photographers I know do not want more than 24 MP. But I may pick up the A9 or A9 II anyway just for the target exceptional tracking/focus capabilities. Going to see how much the A9 drops in price, as you suggest. Can’t imagine why there would be a technical reason for the video profile limitation. The A9 is the most powerful Sony camera and in many regards there is less data to work with. What it does with photos should correspond to adequate video capabilities. But I can think of some marketing reasons.

[@overmitza]

Looks good as a camera! I'm fine with my xt2 for now ^^

[@buddyWalrus]

Xt2 is beast

[@robbiedeville]

Sony’s feel horrible in the hand so it doesn’t matter how good it is not comfortable.

[@overmitza]

@@robbiedeville I've never been into Sony to be honest, but it may be good who knows! I tried my friend's a7 III and it's pretty good, but I won't use it on the long term

[@robbiedeville]

Yoh Kenshiro don’t get me wrong the Sony a9 and a7 iii are fantastic cameras. Just not very comfortable in hand that’s all.

[@FlyingMerf]

Great review sir! However, I hope you will soon be able to get back to the stuff I love to see on this channel - THE ARTIST SERIES

[@viprodesign]

what would you buy? sony a7iii with kit lens or a6400 tamron 28-75mm

[@stuartwalker121]

...and the A9 II will make you a cup of green matcha tea in the mornings - must rush out and get one!

[@buddyWalrus]

Make it an herbal lemon ginger (w/ probiotic) and I’m in.

[@anthonyc1883]

I'm down with that.

[@_NoDrinkTheBleach]

This honestly wasn't what I was expecting with the A9ii.

[@philindeblanc]

Riiight!

[@RockStarTomUK]

Brilliant as always, thanks mate 👍🏼

[@lucasn82_]

I agree. Shot session last week with A9 with sel70200GM and its really geat camera. On 200mm you can shot 20frames and see blood vessel in eye like shot from 1 meter. Nice machine 😎

[@mauvrion_fries]

*fingers crossed for significant a9 price drops for black friday*

[@frankfeng2701]

1Dxii had 4k60 with full AF from 2016 and it's been used by lots of videographers despite its weight and size. Sony has no idea what a big market they missed out on.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

At this point I'm blaming the sports photographers for almost universally claiming they don't need more than 24mp and not more than 20fps, and just need slightly better ergonomics and workflow, and a better mechanical shutter, which is what Sony has addressed. Sony is listening, but that's a problem sometimes, I prefer when Sony doesn't listen and just does what they want, and that's how you get innovation.

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

Ah no! I was waiting for this, but no matter how good, 24mp is too small. I had the a9 and as much as I like the camera, the files were too small. I shoot wildlife especially birds and niche sports like surfing. I ended up leaving the a9 in the bag and using my a7rIII along with techniques to overcome the slower framerate. I was hoping for a 36mp a9II. I have upgraded both of a7rIII bodies to the a7rIV and they do a good job with focus, but the framerate is a problem I have to workaround. When I nail the shot, 60mp of feather detail is awesome. I have the new Sony 600mm on the way and it will be interesting to see how the a7rIV and it works together. The bottom line, I hope technology allows for a higher MP a9III. I can see how media doesn't need more than 24mp as the files are heading to online publications or small print magazines and the higher framerate is far more important to get the shot. I do like that they are keeping this high-end professional camera reasonably priced. My last DLSR was a Canon 1DX which I preordered for $6,900.

[@andrear9500]

I think the most important upgrades are targeted to professionals, like improved sealing, extended battery and shutter life and connectivity/ image transferring. Wealthy amateurs should stick with A9, no reason to upgrade especially after recent firmware release. Im my modest and limited opinion

[@Stefan1968ful]

Oh man, I am really disappointed. It’s not because I wanted to purchase the Sony A9 Mark II; I am happy with the current A9 and A7r4 as combo. But I don’t get it what Sony was smoking when they planned for such a non-inspirational marginal update of an excellent camera. It’s not about to publish something because you have to publish something. What a hell.

[@Harry-jn8pr]

the new A6100 does not have Picture Profiles as well. I think SONY did this on purpose for the A9 cameras, because the A9 is more targeting to the photo/sports photo shooting area. so they can release an other camera that is more towards video making.

[@CalMukumoto]

I would love to buy this camera, but I think for my type of photography, the A7RiV makes more sense. I shoot landscapes and portraits, events too.

[@HeuerAndy]

Terrible hype - by Sony as many others. Making people think they are taking better pictures by investing in a new camera ... that's kind of sad.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

it might be if you're a pro and need faster AF/AE

[@anthonyc1883]

But isn't hasn't that been aim of marketers since time began. "Drive this new car, get more dates." etc. etc.

[@efferoconsultingabprojects3500]

Full data readout in real time? What does that mean? Is it a global shutter technology?

[@bobhanuman65]

Obviously gear reviews get a lot more views than anything else but it is strange with less and less people buying cameras that the rate of camera releases and reviews is just increasing. I would love to see a philosophical discussion video about this especially with computational photography in its infancy. And also one when the X PRO3 is released this month about Fuji's attempt to go back in time to simpler gear.

[@Cre8teQ]

This is the thing that keeps me from switching to Sony. I hate when OEMs hobble their devices, so as to not upset sales of other models. They always leave you wanting. I expect the a7s3 won't be great for photography, for the same reason.

[@guyjordan8201]

Incremental improvements, refinements, are increasingly important but this camera's performance in the field will be the telling point as to IF it's worth the incremental price increase.

[@petergduncan]

Hi Ted, love the channel, one question. When is the podcast with Jared coming back? Pete fromYYZ

[@DeusExAstra]

This camera seems like a fairly minor upgrade, so in other words unless I really needed some of those new features or that new body... I'd just get the A9. Of course if I have to get one, the A9II is better in every way, just not enough to pay an extra $1000 for.

[@crazymonk8]

I’m very impressed and excited! However, I am still in last to current generation Fuji land for at least two or three more years. I’m most excited that every time new cameras come out the last couple generation drop! I’m applying this logic or philosophy to most all technology in my life, but I’m also glad those that really need these new features are able to have them now. Also the RX series maybe added to my bag before one of these would be. I could see moving to Fuji medium format with a Sony RX counterpart in the future.

[@StalinBrosef]

Don't let Jared Polin catch you wearing that shirt!

[@acrummey85]

EVF is probably limited by frame rate, higher resolution means much higher throughout required.

[@crismeman3386]

It's not the EVF. It's the processor.

[@chriswilkinson8062]

Well, aside from some tweaks to the mechanical shutter, upgraded connectivity, and a small number of other improvements, I really don't see any compelling reason for existing A9 owners to upgrade. I recently played with the A7Riv in a local Sony store, and found the ergonomics, although improved over previous A7/A9 bodies, still cramped and uncomfortable - I posit that the most comfortably ergonomic e-mount camera ever is the.... A3500! So, the A9ii from 1st appearances will not be noticeably more comfortable to work with than it's predecessor. This has turned out to be a predictable (with the Olympics around the corner) and incrementally minor update to the A9 - I would rather have seen the A7Siii announced, but never mind - it's like Sony are flogging the already front running horse to win by slightly more - semi-pointless in my book.

[@Dj_Lfj]

Price

[@camerasutra247]

That’s not completely true. The 1dx mkii shoots 16fps 14 bit raw with the mirror up and full af and ae tracking. The a9 is only 12fps at 14bit and uncompressed raw and 12 bit compressed raw at 20fps.

[@ryanvacation7319]

I know 3 sports togs who are very excited with the workflow enhancements of the a9ii.

[@catcatcatcatcatcatcatcatcatca]

Sony is clearly branching out its line-up: they might as well call the a9 line-up a9sport or a9journalist. Because that's what its clearly for. Sure you can shoot it in studio or record video, but in that case Sony really is telling you to just buy another of their cameras. Sony is ready to force customers to choose, in order to stay competitive in all aspects. I think that is a good choice, but they should really release a10 which can do everything really really well. As many professionals don't get to choose to not do video, or to only do potraits, there clearly is a need for more diverse option.

[@oasean]

Joonasdamus prophesied the α1.

[@bigshooter461]

Sounds interesting but I really think a bit of a resolution bump might make it a bit more attractive to me especially with soo many options out there now, at $6K. I can't digest why it still maintains the resolution of a Canon rebel. I know, I know there is way more to this camera than sensor size .

[@JerryWoo96]

I heard that it has higher refresh rate for the evf than the a7r4.

[@lamaludwig1470]

I sold all my SONY gear many years ago when I found out that their repair center in Switzerland was not willing to repair my girlfriends camera under warranty despite the warranty hadn't expired and without telling me why they think it's no warranty case. After some e-mails and trouble with SONY Switzerland nobody reacted anymore, but a few days Iater I had a repaired camera in my mail (no accompanying letter, nothing, just the camera). So for me the trust in this brand is gone, although the products are great.

[@mralexlex]

@@evertking1 Angry photographer and "right" in same sentence is nonsense... Camera company is a myth, they all have very diverse portfolio in order to survive.

[@richieflesfadar6893]

Yeah well I don't know about anywhere else but here in Australia Canon's service is absolutely appalling... dodgy repairs for the same issue time after time until the warranty runs out then "tuff s**t"

[@oasean]

I hazard that Sony may soon implement SDexpress-the SD form factor, yet far faster-which protocols were available by early 2019.

[@QuietOC]

I could certainly use an A9 and FE long lenses, but I can't justify the cost of any of those.

[@BartRos1980]

It nice. But not for me. I would be interested how it filters down to a7 lineup

[@onegreenev]

Went with the A7rIV instead.

[@thdcinema]

No thank you Sony, I'll stick to my $30 Holga ;0)

[@davidmcc6666]

I'm a Fuji guy, but, man. I really want an A92.

[@vhc7764]

How about moving all the A9 tech to a more robust body...like the A99? Should make room for better IBIS, Dual CF Express, Touch Screen, Flippy, etc. Also, Sony lenses are large and are better balanced on a larger body. For example, my A7RIII is dwarfed by my GM 135 and of course Sigma's behemoth glass....

[@chriswilkinson8062]

The A99 is my benchmark for ergonomics, it's a lovely camera to hold - no e-mount body gets close, unless you consider something like the A3500, hehe... ridiculous that the most ergonomic camera body in the entire e-mount range contains some of the least capable consumer hardware.

[@LeonWei]

Canon 1DXMKii and Nikon D5 are the better choices than Sony a9/II in my opinion. Do Sony have multiple exposure shooting option?

[@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201]

Here come all the “letdown” comments. People just need to understand that this is the next evolution of Sony’s first sports camera.. they all hang onto the rumors expecting 6k, 8k, 4k60, etc.. this is a sports camera and the original a9 is still the best rated so huge upgrades weren’t really necessary, just a little better here and there. People that don’t need 20fps, and the best AF in the business should stick to their Best Buy Canon t6i’s. People that need this camera and actually understand who and what it’s for are perfectly happy with it. Can’t wait for the original a9 to hit $2300 used so I can grab a 2nd. Great video Ted.

[@Eagle55ace55]

look this is a camera if you want a video camera. buy a video camera. what is it with you people. you want a Swiss knife camera. a super photo camera, a super video camera with 8k, probably 220 fps, a can opener, a built in drone, and probably you also want to make calls with it. really people grow up

[@CJMajesty]

Why would you use the A9 for video.

[@frankfeng2701]

1Dxii had 4k60 with full AF from 2016 and it's been used by lots of videographers despite its weight and size. Sony has no idea what a big market they missed out on.

[@crismeman3386]

Pretty " Disappointing " basically Sony only updated the processor nothing else. Added new feature present in D5 and 1DX2 and yet haven't solve the present problem of A9. Using 5ghz wifi file transfer will eat up the battery very fast.

[@simianinc]

Not really “nothing else.” Twos UHS-II slots is really important, since you were always constrained by the lowest slot speed if shooting to two slots. That was unacceptable in a sports camera, since it take ages to empty the buffer

[@chrisbennett814]

Sony being Sony. It's the corporate culture. Plus, they could of made a $6k camera....and sold 14....

[@jamesbell8730]

Think this was a safe upgrade, not a cutting-edge upgrade. Yes it’s disappointing not a better EVF, not better video, not a higher res back screen not better touch screen abilities, not a new sensor, on and on... The plus like several have said, my A9 with the battery grip will address my needs for now.

[@alfredosolano8324]

I agree, Sony's AF system is fantastic, and the new comunication features are awesome for media and agency work, but as a photojournalist I would not consider their cameras as my main pro rig for several reasons: 1. Body is not robust enough 2. Sealing is not good enogh 3. Menue freezes during readouts 4. Menue system is simply stupid 5. Controls are awkward 6. Sensor dust is a real issue 7. Electronic shutter banding is really bad 8. Electronic shutter ruins the background blur even of ultra wide aperture lenses 9. VF lag is intolerable 10. I really don't like ergonomics, even in the A7R IV body 11. No CF Express! REALLY!!! I'll stick to EOS 1Dx MkII for now, and upgrade to the MkIII as soon as it is launched.

[@noseyparker6622]

Its menu you daft twat, Its not hard to look up the spelling of a word these days.

[@gowristudi75]

Very Nice

[@town3]

I pre Ordered it but not because i need it but because i want it. A92 come home

[@noseyparker6622]

I cant wait for the 100 megapixel 50 frames a second model........i lied.....i am at the 24 megapixel, 1 frame at a time, old film lens manual focus level, and i am loving every ultra slow, carefully considered photo i take. Jump off of the ridiculous tech merry go round guys.

[@charles9glenn]

im not interested to this camera, im waiting to see the SONY A7S3....

[@drewrobertson6286]

Soooo..... still frame photographers aren’t pros?

[@philindeblanc]

Wait a sec, Sony releases A92 without a 40mpixel+ sensor, AND without improved EVF....lol, takes 2 seconds to know that I wont be buying it. Sure the other refinements are welcome, but how about a product update?

[@buddyWalrus]

I understand the better evf but I’d like to think lower mpixels is actually preferred for a sports oriented camera.

[@philindeblanc]

@@buddyWalrus Like the issue with the A7R4, you cannot lower the resolution. With the A92 you cannot raise it with slower fps and have more resolution. Sony is dividing the system from more product sales, but if it made a merger with these 2 cameras performance, AND most importantly fix the 4 or 5 MAJOR issues in memory handling, and menu system, it would be game over for many other brands.

[@buddyWalrus]

Phil Indeblanc they probably want to differentiate their products so they don’t eat into each other’s sales. They want you to buy multiple bodies instead of just one really expensive body. If the a92 is $4500, $1000 extra is probably minimum for all the other features of the other bodies assuming it’s even technologically possible.

[@crismeman3386]

If A9 is sluggish in reading 24 megapixel files with it's UHSII card what more with a 40 megapixel?

[@philindeblanc]

@@crismeman3386 That IS a problem. There is no technical reason for it to be sluggish, but Sony does NOT use multi memory processing for such tasks vs what Canon does. This locks up the Sony cameras, which is a major fail.

[@visualbyandrejnguyen1696]

The picture profile thing is just marketing trick...

[@shaygahweh]

Does a9 ii have true global shutter, for video etc?

[@dopamining7621]

Things that aren't there aren't there because Sony want us to buy at least 2 bodies. Pure marketing.

[@ivankiefer3886]

Canon and nikon have been perfecting their sport cameras for years this is great for a secon generation sony sport camera . how new the system is giving a nice fight against giants

[@omniart5714]

Allready?!? I didbt get tge first A9 yet... Im eyieng an used A7 MkII witg Zeiss 50mm

[@circuitsandcigars1278]

I'm really hoping Sony starts going to Cfexpress in their cameras. I love my RX100V and RX100VII but waiting for the buffer to empty can be a pain

[@sizzlemann]

I have the A9 and won't be upgrading. The new A9ii is very underwhelming!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

I just bought the Sony A7r 4 @ 60 megapixels and I am in love

[@JapanLovers]

Boring update

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Nothing super ground breaking here. It’s a bad time for Sony to back off on pushing their camera tech.

[@taylorrobbins842]

I'm buying the a9II over the a9 for the weather sealing and grip alone.

[@seraphin01]

I was waiting to see what sony had to propose against the new 1DXm3 since I was planning to ditch Canon because of their video capabilities they decided to dumb down to protected their C series and buy the new A9 for photo and mini ursa G2 for video.. now that I've seen that I must say I'm very disappointed, 3 more MP than what I currently have? why? So will see if they decide to release a new A7 or something soon instead with a real update to the sensor etc etc.. but I'm not buying this, not even close

[@Jay-jb2vr]

*$4500*

[@lcador9]

"Have made some pretty big improvements???" Both you and Sony are living in a dream world. Sony has remained pat with the same 24 megapixel sensor and FPS. Where are the increased megapixels? With virtually no new features or upgrades and all of the same limitations of the A9, Sony has left the door wide open for Canon and Nikon. Few current A9 user including myself, will consider an upgrade but will remain with their class leading A9.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

"all of the same limitations of the A9" => that's incorrect though. What do you mean "all the same limitations" ?? A lot of those limitations have been fixed, the mechanical shutter was a big limitation, it was slow and noisy and only allowed 5fps, now it's faster, almost silent and supports 10fps. The UHS-i was a limitation too, again fixed. There was no anti flicker, again another limitation, and again fixed. The FTP transfer was limited and again fixed. If you mean the 24mp limitation and the 20fps limit, then yes, those are still there.

[@Trigger-xw9gq]

Respectfully, they have not "taken all of this feedback", they have listened only to the pro sports photographers and fully ignored the needs of bird & wildlife photogs - who's numbers, I suggest, are much greater. Same resolution; same (poor) EVF, and same SD-II cards when a CFExpress is clearly the right fit for this camera. They're holding back like Canon.

[@Calderonvideo]

Sony Flagships: A900 A99 A99 II A9 A9 II

[@kirayamato94]

The A9 is cheaper then A7 R 3

[@shaunharrison4457]

I think I will stick with my canon A1 and cheap pan toy camera with some cheap film to hand. Please don't max your credit card just for the latest gimmick

[@maxloverU]

Basically the same camera in higher price.

[@williaminbody205]

Sony controls and ergonomics are a complete do not consider for me....No Sony is on my radar because menus, controls, labels, nomenclatures. Dead in water.

[@anthonyc1883]

The ergonomics have changed with the A7IV and the coming A9II

[@pematamang9268]

No big update and it is not Sony a9ii and it is a9 plus. Still No 4k60p, 10 but, picture profiles, no advances weather sealing, no advanced body image stabilization. No 36 megapixel..Nothing big change and it is sony a9 plus only not a9ii. Price $4500 for not sony a9ii and it is funeral for Sony.

[@matsbrodin956]

Still the crapy touchscreen