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I should get this on ebay once decommissioned. I will finally be able to do bird photography from my home while drinking an espresso. I might have to ask Elon Musk how much he will charge shipping...

I have an A9, A7RIV and an R5. The only thing will entice me into a new camera is a camera with a global shutter.

@entoman
well said.
It needs to be stressed out that for a heavy user, shooting a lot, not depending so much on the mechanical shutter is a big peace of mind. As I said previously if my A9 was a...

@Kandid
let's see what the successor of the A9II will look like. To me the A9II is the first step toward a global shutter and finally removing the mechanical shutter altogether. I stand by my point...

@Kandid
I am entirely with you. I do see that for someone who can afford the A9II would definitely enjoy it for a trip in Montana :-)

@Mr Bolton
although I cannot confirm first hand, I am quite positive based on a number of sources that the grip solves the issue as it trains both batteries simultaneously. It is also a good...

@Kandid
why would I want to be biased if I shoot with both with far more expensive Canon vs Sony glass?
1) R5 AF is excellent but not as dependable as the A9 AF
2) R5 can shoot decent ES however...

@Kandid
The R5/R6 are not dedicated action cameras. If that is what you primarily need the R5/R6 are not in the same league. Capable but definitely not 99% as effective. I use them side by side...

@Mr Bolton
If keeping up the burst speed is critical just use the battery grip with the R5/R6

@Kandid
the excellent alternatives are great but if you can afford the A9II why settle for less? After all Canon target audience for the A9II equivalent is far more expensive than the A9II. Make no...

@Steppenw0lf
my comment got 8 likes. Hint...

@Steppenw0lf
While admittingly I responded quite transversally, I think I still have a point: The very unique AF abilities of the A9II are truly inspiring and I can see why a photographer (like...

@SteveAnderson
"There are other brands and models that are close enough to that glory now."
close enough does not make them the same. Why choosing a close enough when you can get the one if you...

@noggin2k1
It seems like you might have a pretty niche operating conditions. You might be better off with a 1DXIII or a D6. However for most humans the A9ii is plenty tough. It could be improved...

@Steppenw0lf
Besides this being a personal choice thus it might not be what someone else's preference, the Sony A9II unleashes creativity in a very forward thinking like no other FF cameras. If you...

The sensor architecture and readout speed are what sets the A9 apart from anything else.

@noggin2k1
it would be interesting if you were more specific about your needs. The A9II is far more resilient than its appearance.

@MEDISN
we really needed a mediator to let us know what we agree on. I feel relieved starting 2021 with such knowledge!

@LevAizik
It seems that you and I are on the same pages, but do not tell that to MEDISN, he might get upset that a Oly user agrees with a non Oly user. As I said the 150-400 seems a spectacular...

@MEDISN
Sigma produces a 120-300/2.8 for FF at $3,600. That is covering a FF image circle, so a lot of glass. That is a fact
Now try justify an F4.5 for a MFT at twice the price. I get it, some...