Sony a9 III Underwater Photos & 4K Video Results [VIDEO]

Nirupam Nigam of Bluewater Photo Store took the incredible new Sony a9 III - world's first mirrorless camera with global shutter - out in the Pacific Northwest for our first look at what this powerful camera can do.  

See the 200DL Underwater Housing for Sony a9 III #71482 

Check out Nirupam's deep dive review of the a9 III.

What is a Global Shutter and Why is it so Important?

A camera's shutter mechanism controls the time during which it is recording light. Until now, mirrorless cameras have had either a mechanical shutter, an electronic shutter, or both. A global shutter records every pixel at exactly the same time. It is the most like turning a light 'on' and 'off.'

The type of shutter affects the maximum flash synchronization speed. With a global shutter, the camera can sync with the flash at any shutter speed - giving you total creative control over your image. This is amazing news for underwater photographers, as we rely so heavily on strobe-lit photography to bring out the color and detail that's obscured as light passes through water.

 

Dive into the Sony a9 III

If you're ready to take the global shutter underwater for the first time, don't miss our step-by-step guide to setting up the Sony a9 III inside of the Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing.

If you want to learn a little more before getting your feet wet, check out Nirupam's full review of the Sony a9 III.

 

Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the Marketing Director at Bluewater Photo. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. He received degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, at the University of Washington. Check out more of his photography at photosfromthesea.com and his reviews at uwphotographyguide.com and bluewaterphotostore.com

 

Additional Reading

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