Sony a9 Hands-on: A $4,500 Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Killer!

Tony, Chelsea & Jordan go hands-on with the new Sony a9: the first truly professional Sony E-mount body. It’s $4,500 with 20 FPS with autofocus, dual memory cards, a joystick, 4K/30p video. Sony wants to beat the Canon 1DX Mark II and Nikon D5 to be the choice for pro sports photographers and photojournalists. Can they do it?

The new Sony Alpha a9 full frame mirrorless camera and FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens are now available for pre-order at major US retailers:

Sony a9 body: $4,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens: $2,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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