Official: Sony A9 III and FE 300mm f/2.8 GM announced
I know the Global Shutter is the headline feature of this camera. As it should be. But I’m also looking forward to trying the refined body shape. Particularly the grip.
I never did like the way the A1 grip angles away from the mount. Making the part of the grip where the card door is too flat against your palm. The A9III’s grip seems much more centered. And the part where the battery door is much more curved. Which looks much nicer to hold.
Also giving your fingertips better purchase on the camera.
The shutter button looks a few mm’s higher. Which looks like it should fall under your index finger better.
I do wish the grip was 5-10mm taller. But I guess you can’t have everything. Adding a the new vertical grip or grip extender should remedy that though.
I never did like the way the A1 grip angles away from the mount. Making the part of the grip where the card door is too flat against your palm. The A9III’s grip seems much more centered. And the part where the battery door is much more curved. Which looks much nicer to hold.
Also giving your fingertips better purchase on the camera.
The shutter button looks a few mm’s higher. Which looks like it should fall under your index finger better.
I do wish the grip was 5-10mm taller. But I guess you can’t have everything. Adding a the new vertical grip or grip extender should remedy that though.