The Alpha 9 II is Sony's latest high-end sports camera and is capable of silently shooting 24MP images at up to 20 frames per second with no blackout between frames. If that sounds familiar, it's because the a9 II's predecessor was similarly capable, but this new version brings some refinements and enhancements to make for a formidable, yet compact, option for professional sports and action photographers. Show
One of the most significant of updates is a new mechanical shutter mechanism that allows for 10 fps bursts: this is significant because if you find yourself in a situation where you can't use the electronic shutter for risk of banding or other artifacts, the older model could only muster 5 fps which is a bit uninspiring on a camera meant to specialize in sports and action. Suddenly, this is a camera that will give you a solid burst rate in just about any setting, rather than being best suited for brightly lit outdoor venues. Key specifications:
 ISO 25600 | 1/800 sec | F2.8 | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM @ 152mm With some additional ergonomic tweaks, the Alpha 9 II is an evolution of its predecessor's revolutionary capabilities, but it remains impressively compact and speedy. And, of course, it comes with Sony's industry-leading autofocus implementation. It's available now at an MSRP of $4499 USD. What's new and how it comparesWhile the a9 II isn't quite as revolutionary as its predecessor, it comes with some valuable updates. Read more Body, handling and controlsOn the outside, the a9 II looks a lot like Sony's a7R IV with an extra pair of dials on the top left. That's a good thing. Read more Image qualityThe a9 II produces lovely images across a variety of situations, with great noise performance and a fantastic JPEG engine. Read more Dynamic RangeThe a9 II's dynamic range is up there with the best in its class, but if DR is your main concern, it might not be your best choice. Read more AutofocusThe a9 II has, hands down, the best autofocus performance money can buy. Read more VideoWith oversampled 4K video, the a9 II is great for casual run-and-gun video shooting, but it lacks some options that experienced users will miss. Read more ConclusionIt's compact, it's a great value, and its autofocus system will all-but-guarantee that you'll just 'get the shot.' Read why we give the a9 II a gold award here. Read more Sample galleryCheck out how the a9 II performs right here. Where else will you find a sample gallery with everything from rugby to farm animals? The number of American households that were unbanked last year dropped to its lowest level since 2009, a dip due in part to people opening accounts to receive financial assistance during the pandemic, a new report says. Roughly 4.5% of U.S. households – or 5.9 million – didn't have a checking or savings account with a bank or credit union in 2021, a record low, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's most recent survey of unbanked and underbanked households. Roughly 45% of households that received a stimulus payment, jobless benefits or other government assistance after the start of the pandemic in March, 2020 said those funds helped compel them to open an account, according to the biennial report which has been conducted since 2009. "Safe and affordable bank accounts provide a way to bring more Americans into the banking system and will continue to play an important role in advancing economic inclusion for all Americans,'' FDIC acting chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said in a statement. A lack of banking options delayed some households from getting federal payments aimed at helping the country weather the economic fallout from the COVID-19 health crisis. Battle against predatory lending:Mississippi social justice firm fights payday 'predatory lending' in low-income communities Checks arrived late for some of the unbanked:For 'unbanked' Americans, pandemic stimulus checks arrived slowly and with higher fees. But that could change. The FDIC initiated an educational campaign to get more Americans to open an account to enable the direct deposit of those funds. And banks such as Capital One and Ally Financial ended overdraft and other fees that have been a key barrier to some Americans accessing the banking system. What does it mean to be unbanked?A household is deemed unbanked when no one in the home has an account with a bank or credit union. That share of households has dropped by nearly half since 2009. And since 2011, when 8% of U.S. households were unbanked, the highest since the start of the survey, and the record low reached in 2021, roughly half of the drop was due to a shift in the financial circumstances of American households the FDIC says. Who are the underbanked?Those who have a checking or savings account, but also use financial alternatives like check cashing services are considered underbanked. The underbanked represented 14% of U.S. households, or 18.7 million, last year. Why are people unbanked or underbanked?Many of those who are unbanked say they can't afford to have an account because of the fees for insufficient funds and overdrafts that are tacked on when account balances fall short. Roughly 29% said fees or not having the required minimum balance were the primary reasons they didn't have a checking or savings account, as compared to 38% who cited those obstacles in 2019. Are some groups more likely to be unbanked?The numbers of the unbanked were greater among households that included those who were working age and disabled, lower income, included a single mother, or were Black or Hispanic. Among white households for instance, 2% didn't have a bank account last year as compared to 11% and 9% of their Black and Hispanic counterparts. Meanwhile, nearly 15% of households with a working age member who had a disability were unbanked compared to almost 4% of other households. And nearly 16% of households with a single mother were unbanked as compared to about 2% of married couples who lacked an account. "These gaps attest there's still a lot of opportunity to expand participation across the population in the banking system,'' Keith Ernst, Associate Director of Consumer Research and Examination Analytics at the FDIC, said during a media call about the report. Will the number of unbanked rise if the U.S. has a recession?Perhaps. "During the last recession unbanked rates did indeed go up,'' Karyen Chu, chief of the Banking Research Section at the Center for Financial Research, said during the call. Additionally, last year, homes where the head of household was out of work were nearly five times more likely to not have a bank account as compared to those where the household head was employed. Recession predictions 2023:Is a recession inevitable in 2023? Here's what experts are saying. "To the extent that income goes down ... that has generally been associated with increases in unbanked rates,’’ Chu said. Is the R5 better than the 5D Mark IV?The Canon EOS R5 offers superior autofocus, faster continuous shooting, better video, and higher resolution, but the 5D Mark IV features a better battery, an optical viewfinder, and a much lower price (around $2700 versus $3900).
Is the Canon R5 worth it in 2022?This mirrorless camera offers a staggering amount of technology for the price, it's just a camera that provides a lot of value, for any type of photographer. The Canon R5 has made a big name in the industry and brought back Canon as one of the top choices in 2020, 2021, and I would even argue 2022.
Is Canon R5 a professional camera?Canon's EOS R5 is an excellent camera for professionals or anyone that's looking for a supremely capable option for almost any type of photography, from sports and action to studio portraits and landscapes.
Is Canon R5 good for still photography?The Canon EOS R5 remains the best Canon camera for most uses, and one of the best stills cameras full stop. Two years after release, it's proved to be everything the professional workhorse we'd hoped for thanks to superb autofocus, super rapid burst shooting and the added bonus of up to 8K video.
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