Sony A9III 120fps 24MP Raw (Patreon)

Sony A9III 120fps 24MP Raw
Captured at the St. Kilda Triathlon January 2024 

If I was capturing images at a regular sports event with this camera (and not showcasing its 120fps burst mode) I would perhaps only capture 30 images per burst in 30 or 60fps - not 1 and 2 second bursts at 120fps. This video does, however, illustrate that a sports photographer would be free to take any single image from a burst that they believe to be the hero image - knowing that any image they choose will most likely be sharp. AF Tracking is available when shooting with the Hi+ Drive mode (currently not possible with the A1).
The video also illustrates that high ISO performance and dynamic range of this camera is really not an issue for a sports photographer.  It's important to remember that this technology is first-generation, and any perceived limitations will undoubtedly disappear over time as Sony perfect this global shutter sensor design.

Note > A 500-page eBook, camera setup file and Raw file download for this A9III camera (and all other late model Alpha cameras) are available for Premium and Premium Plus members.

Camera Settings
Pre-Capture On: 0.3 to 0.5 Seconds
Drive Mode: Hi+ (120 fps)
Aperture Priority
ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/2000 and 1/4000 second
AF Tracking: On (Zone or Center)
Subject Recognition: On

Lens: Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM
Flash: HVL-F60RM2 (only used for one shot in this video)

MUSIC: Killers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)