The S9 is a new 24mp full-frame mirrorless camera using the L mount, in a dust/splash resistant body that has been cut down and tailored to creators.
- Sensor:
- 24.2mp CMOS sensor
- 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
- Bayer color filtration with no AA filter
- sensor-based stabilization (5 Axis, 5 stops, up to 6.5 stops with lens IS, CIPA).
- ISP: Unspecified new image processor
- Mount: L mount
- Images:
- Size/Type: 6000x4000 pixel JPEG, 14-bit RAW
- Aspect ratio support: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, 65:24
- Frame rate: 30 fps electronic
- Buffer: JPEG 300+, raw 200+
- Video:
- 4K or 6K/30/24 (3:2 open gate, max 200Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0)
- 6K/30/24 (17:9, max 200Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:0)
- 2160P/30/25/24 (full frame, max 150 Mbps, 10-bit 4:2:2)
- 2160P/60/50/30/24 (APS-C crop, max 200 Mbps 10-bit 4:2:2)
- V-Log, V-Gamut, HLG included
- AAC or PCM stereo sound
- Waveform, vectorscope monitors
- LUT display (storage of up to 39 LUTs in camera)
- mic and headphone jacks
- Built-in fan system (vents under front of prism)
- optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics
- External Video:
- 10-bit 4:2:0 or 8-bit 4:2:2
- 5.9K/4K/3.5K anamorphic support with Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist recorders
- Shutter:
- no mechanical shutter
- electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/8,000, bulb (EFCS tops at 1/2000)
- 1/250 flash sync speed (with GN reduction at 1/250)
- 30 fps electronic maximum frame rate
- Exposure:
- matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted
- -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
- 4 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
- ISO
- Dual native
- Stills: base 100, 640; 50-204800, AutoISO
- V-Log: base 640, 4000; 320-51200, AutoISO
- HLG: base 400, 2500; 400-204800, AutoISO
- Focus:
- 779 point phase detect and DFD detect system
- single area, pinpoint, zones, tracking, manual focus override
- face/smile detection
- -6 to 18 EV focusing (at f/1.4 ISO 100)
- Focus bracketing
- Rear Display:
- 3” 1.84m dot
- articulating
- touch-screen LCD
- Flash:
- no internal flash
- cold shoe, no flash syncing
- Remote: operation via smartphone
- Connectivity:
- Bluetooth 5 BLE
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
- HDMI (Type A connector)
- Cards:
- SD cards slot
- UHS-II compatible
- Battery:
- DMW-BLK22
- 470 shots CIPA
- USB charging (no charger supplied)
- Will run off USB (Power Delivery)
- Size and Weight:
- 5” (126mm) wide
- 2.9” (73.9mm) tall
- 1.8" (46.7mm) deep
- 17.1 ounces (486g, including battery and card)
- Other:
- Live View Composite mode
- dust and splash resistant construction
- available in black, blue, green, and red
- Price:
- US$1499 S9 body only
- Announced: May 22, 2024
- Current Firmware: version 1.7 (November 2025)