Galeri Wau Pak Sapie and Sony a9 (2017 Sony Alpha Super Workshop Kelantan - Part 2)

We departed to Galeri Wau Pak Sapie, which is along Jalan Pantai Cahaya Bulan. Upon reaching the gallery, I was given the chance to try the Sony Alpha 9 (a9 [Shashinki]). So I immediately took off my Sony 16-35 Zeiss lens from my Sony a7ii and attached the lens onto the a9. 😆

Me and Sony a9. lol © Edward Chen

Extra dials on the left and slightly thicker body when compared with the a7ii. © Edward Chen

The dials on the a9 also come with locking mechanism. © Edward Chen

Ergonomics and Design

In my hands, the Sony a9 didn't feel much different from the a7ii in terms of weight and feel. They seemed to be basically the same design, if not similar.

Briefing at the Galeri Wau Pak Sapie. Sony a9 + Sony Zeiss 16-35 © Edward Chen

High-speed Continuous Shoot

Then I tried the high-speed continuous setting and got amazed on how silent it was while photos were taken.

I pressed the shutter button about 3-4 times and all these were captured. (What a waste of space and shuttercount! lol)
© Edward Chen

Yes, you are right. The high-speed continuous setting is best used in sports and wildlife, not here. 😅😆

Here are some photos taken at the gallery, some with the Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens adapted using Sigma MC-11 adapter (all photos are edited in LR CC) :

Crowded event. © Edward Chen

It's not easy to get a good angle with the 16mm in this crowd. © Edward Chen

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© Edward Chen

Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

Eye- AF

Nope. The eye-af didn't work on this old man. Somehow the eye-af was no match for his facial features. However, it worked flawlessly on this little girl who was just outside.

Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

Time to say good bye

Pak Sapie resting while photographers continued to snap before leaving for our next destination.
SOOC JPEG from Sony a9 + Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens © Edward Chen

One last photo with Pak Sapie before I walked to the bus...

What do you think?

If you are interested in the Sony Alpha 9 (a9), you can consider getting it from ShaShinKi. I will get some commission if you do purchase it there. Thank you.


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