Nikon Z 9

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Nikon Z 9
Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released24 December 2021;
2 years ago (2021-12-24)
Intro priceJPY 700,000 (body only)
USD 5,500
Lens
ProRes RAW HQ,
4K up to 120 fps,
1080p up to 120 fps
LCD screen3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL18d (backwards compatible with EN-EL18/a/b/c batteries)
AV Port(s)USB Type-C, HDMI Type-A, 3.5 mm microphone jack, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Data Port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, Gigabit Ethernet
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization, GPS receiver
Dimensions149×149.5×90.5 mm (5.87×5.89×3.56 in)
Weight1340g (with battery, memory card)
1160g (body only)
Made in Thailand

The Nikon Z 9 is a full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on October 28, 2021.

The Z 9 has the same 45.7 MP resolution as the

8K video, which can be recorded internally at 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW
.

The Z 9 is the first flagship full-frame camera without a mechanical shutter.[4]

The Z 9 won Camera Grand Prix 2022 Camera of the Year and Readers Award.[5]

In January of 2024, Nikon revealed that

Artemis III mission. The resulting design consists of a modified Z9 camera with thermal shielding, custom grip with modified buttons, modified electrical components to minimize issues caused by radiation.[8][9]

The new Nikon Z9 will replace the aging high-end Nikon D5 and D6 DSLRs on board the ISS. Nikon Corporation and NASA shared a long history together being the camera brand that continuosly supplies the agency with modified cameras since the 1970s. [10]

Features

  • "Synchro VR" where both in-body and in-lens image stabilization can stabilize the same axes.
  • Burst lengths of over 1000 shots (previous Nikon cameras were limited to at most 200 shots per burst).
  • Internal 10-bit video recording in H.264, H.265 and ProRes 422 HQ (also supports HLG and Nikon N-Log).
  • Internal 12-bit raw video recording using
    ProRes RAW
    HQ (up to 4.1K at 60 fps) and Nikon N-RAW (up to 8.3K at 60 fps).
  • Video recording length limit extended from 30 minutes to 2 hours and 5 minutes.
  • Dedicated "sensor shield" to protect the sensor from dust and dirt when the camera is off or the lens taken off.
  • VR lock to reduce sensor shock during standby.
  • 10-pin remote and flash sync connectors.
  • Built-in GPS, GLONASS and QZSS receiver for geotagging.
  • Allows switching between linear and non-linear focus throw in manual focus with some lenses.[11]
  • "Dual-Stream Technology" providing separate paths for capturing images and updating the viewfinder, which eliminates viewfinder blackout and reduces viewfinder lag.



Gallery

Update history

Version Release date Notes
1.0 2021-12-24
  • Initial firmware version
1.10 2022-01-04[12]
  • Increased burst length when saving images as both RAW and JPEG
  • Fixed wireless high-speed sync issue with SB-5000 flash
2.0 2022-04-20[13]
  • Addition of internal Nikon N-RAW (up to 12-bit 8.3K 60p in full frame mode) and 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ (up to 4.1K 60p) video recording
  • 4K 60p footage can now be oversampled from 8K footage
  • Red "REC" frame indicator on both monitor and viewfinder
  • Waveform monitor
  • "Pre-Release Capture" feature, which captures images up to one second before the shutter is fully pressed
  • 20 types of Custom Wide-Area AF selection patterns
  • Improved autofocus in low-light situations
  • Improved white-balance and auto-exposure in some situations
  • 120 Hz refresh rate mode for the electronic viewfinder
2.10 2022-07-06[14]
  • Improved autofocus performance in various situations
  • Improved image stabilization when panning while in a vertical orientation
  • High-frequency flicker reduction added to customizable controls
  • Bug fixes
2.11 2022-08-30[15]
  • Fixed an issue that in very rare circumstances would cause the camera to stop responding
3.0 2022-10-25[16]
  • Added high-frequency flicker reduction for video shooting
  • Added "hi-res zoom" function, a smooth 2x digital zoom option when shooting 4K video
  • Added "C60", a 60 fps 19 megapixel continuous release photo mode
  • Improved playback for high-speed continuous bursts
  • Improved customizable controls
  • Improved low-light autofocus performance
  • Improved 3D tracking
  • Added support for TLS encrypted connections to FTP servers
3.01 2022-12-19[17]
  • Added support for synchronized release of multiple cameras connected with the 10-pin cable using the MC-N10 grip
  • Improved focus tracking in wide area AF-C
  • Autofocus bug fixes
  • FTP bug fixes
3.10 2023-02-27[18]
  • Added support for Nikkor Z 85/1.2S
  • Improved AF accuracy for low-contrast subjects
  • Increased fps when using hotshoe flashes
  • Bug fixes
4.00 2023-06-13[19][20]
  • Added "Auto Capture" function with automatic triggering by motion, distance and subject detection
  • Added Exposure delay mode (d6)
  • Added new shutter sounds (for a total of 5 selectable variants)
  • Lower ISO when shooting N-Log (200 and 400 native ISO is now selectable, instead of 800)
  • Focus distance indicator on-screen
  • More functions are now assignable to more on-camera buttons
  • Improved "Pre-Release Capture" feature to have up to 300 seconds of pre-release buffer
  • Improved 3D tracking autofocus
  • Improved "hi-res zoom" for finer speed control
  • Improved progress bar during internal playback of videos
4.01 2023-08-23[21]
  • Bug fixes
4.10 2023-10-04[22]
  • Added autofocus for birds and airplanes
5.00 2024-03-13[23][24]
  • Added "C15", a 15 fps continuous release photo mode
  • Added "Rich Tone Portrait" Picture Control profile with functions for Portrait Impression Balance and Skin Softening
  • Added adjustable focus point border weight
  • Improved "High-frequency flicker" with customizable frequency presets for common LED lighting and signboards
  • Improved "Auto Capture" with support for date/time- and duration-based automatic triggering, DX image area mode and airplane subject detection mode
  • Image review: "Prefer focus point (face priority)" when playback zoom is enabled
  • Extended menu banks are now separate for photo and video modes
  • More functions for custom buttons, more customizable buttons
  • Wi-Fi station mode for SnapBridge connection

References

  1. ^ Sony IMX609AQJ Full Frame 45.7 MP Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor from Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Device Essentials Folder
  2. ^ "THE NIKON Z 9: UNSTOPPABLE PERFORMANCE, REVOLUTIONARY INNOVATION". Nikon. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  3. ^ "Nikon Imaging Products Z 9". Nikon. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  4. ^ Butler, Richard (2021-10-28). "Nikon Z9 initial review: We take a detailed look at Nikon's new pro mirrorless camera". Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. ^ Camera Grand Prix 2022
  6. ^ "Nikon Z 9 goes to space: Space station astronauts receive Nikon's flagship full-frame mirrorless camera | News | Nikon About Us". www.nikon.com. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ Schneider, Jaron (2024-02-07). "NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  8. ^ NASA Communications (2024-02-29). "NASA Signs Agreement with Nikon to Develop Lunar Artemis Camera". NASA.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ Gray, Jeremy (2024-02-29). "The Nikon Z9 Is the Camera of Choice for Humanity's Return to the Moon". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. ^ Zhang, Michael (2009-12-21). "NASA Showing Some Serious Nikon Love". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
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  13. ^ "MAJOR UPGRADE ADDS NEW PRO CINEMA & VIDEO PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES TO NIKON Z 9, PLUS FEATURES FOR FAST-ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY AND MORE". Nikon. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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  15. ^ "Nikon Z 9 Firmware 2.11". Nikon. 2022-08-30.
  16. ^ "Nikon Z 9 Firmware 3.0". Nikon. 2022-10-25.
  17. ^ "Z 9 Firmware 3.01". Nikon. 2022-12-19. Archived from the original on 2023-01-02.
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  19. ^ "Z 9 Firmware 4.00". Nikon. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
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  22. ^ "Z 9 Firmware 4.10". Nikon. 2023-10-04.
  23. ^ "Z 9 Firmware 5.00". Nikon. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  24. ^ "Nikon releases the upgraded firmware version 5.00 for the Nikon Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera". Nikon. Tokyo, Japan. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
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