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2020.05.19

How A Pro Sports Photographer Sets Up His α9

Long-time pro sports photographer Patrick Murphy-Racey breaks down how he sets up his Sony α9 (with Firmware 6.0) to capture the action.

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2019.03.25

A Look Inside Firmware Version 5.0 For The Sony α9

Sony α9 Firmware Version 5.0 update unlocks powerful new AF capabilities, improves video AF, and brings new customization to the camera

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α9 Stories

Photo by Kevin Lohman. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 600mm f/4 G Master. 1/1250-sec., f/4, ISO 1600
2023.12.01

Capturing Excellence: See Some Of The Year's Best In These Award-Winning Images

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2023.11.24

Dive Into The Art Of Photo Editing
Photo by Céline Haeberly. Sony Alpha 9. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master.
2023.10.24

This Creator Is On A Quest To Tell The Story Of A Tiny Migratory Bird
Sony shooters on YouTube
2023.10.20

Mastering Sports Photography: Techniques, Gear & Inspiration
Sony Alpha 7 and Sony Alpha 7R
2023.10.16

Celebrating 10 Years Of Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless
Nathan Dee's photography kit for nature, wildlife and outdoor adventure
2023.09.28

What’s In My Bag: A Minimal Kit for Capturing Wildlife, Nature & Adventure
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2023.09.08

See How These Patient & Watchful Photographers Capture Epic Wildlife Shots
Madison Webb's gear for landscape and portrait photography
2023.08.14

What’s In My Bag: 2 Fast Cameras & 3 Sharp Lenses For On-Location Portraits
Sony sports photographers on YouTube
2023.07.21

Champion Cameras & Lenses For Sports Photography

Photo by Stevin Tuchiwsky. Sony Alpha 7R III. Sony 16-35mm f/4. 1/100-sec., f/9, ISO 400
2023.06.23

Celebrating The Summer Solstice With Epic Sun Star Images
Krystina Brown's Sony Alpha kit for live music and sports action
2023.06.20

What’s In My Bag: A Double Camera & Lens Kit For Live Music & Sports Action
Sony pet photographers on YouTube
2023.06.02

Picture Paw-fect: See How These Pet Photographers Create Photos Of Our Furry Friends