Nikon Z 9
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Overview | |
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Maker | Nikon |
Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
Released | 24 December 2021 |
Intro price | JPY 700,000 (body only) USD 5,500 |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Nikon Z-mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor type | Stacked back-illuminated CMOS sensor |
Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) Nikon FX format |
Sensor maker | Sony[1] |
Maximum resolution | 8,256 x 5,504 (45.7 effective megapixels) |
Film speed | Native range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400) |
Recording medium | Dual XQD card/CFexpress Type-B |
Focusing | |
Focus | Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode) Predictive focus tracking Manual focus |
Focus areas | 493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
Exposure metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor Highlight-weighted metering: -3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) |
Metering modes | Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering |
Flash | |
Flash | No built-in flash |
Flash synchronization | 1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync) |
Shutter | |
Frame rate | Up to 120 fps in 11 MP continuous (C120), up to 60 fps in 19MP continuous (C60), up to 30 fps at full-resolution with JPEG output (C30), up to 20 fps with RAW output |
Shutter | Electronic shutter |
Shutter speeds | 900s – 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting | 20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand) |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50 mm lens, 3000 nits brightness |
Image processing | |
Image processor | Expeed 7 |
White balance | Auto (keep white, keep warm colors, keep overall atmosphere), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual (up to 6 values) |
General | |
Video recording | 8.3K up to 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW, 8K up to 30 fps with N-log, 4.1K up to 60 fps in 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ, 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps |
LCD screen | 3.2-inch vertically and horizontally tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen |
Battery | EN-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 features | In-Body Image Stabilization, GPS receiver |
Dimensions | 149×149.5×90.5 mm (5.87×5.89×3.56 in) |
Weight | 1340g (with battery, memory card) 1160g (body only) |
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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 Z 7 and Z 7II cameras, but uses a much faster stacked CMOS sensor which improves autofocus and continuous shooting performance.[2][3] The continuous shooting capabilities of the Z 9 significantly exceed those of Nikon's previous Nikon D6 while providing more than double the resolution. The Z 9 is the first Nikon Z camera to support 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 NASA launched 13 unmodified Nikon Z9 cameras to the International Space Station (ISS) via the 20th Northrop Grumman commercial resupply services mission.[6][7]
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. [8]
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.[9]
- "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 |
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1.0 | 2021-12-24 |
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1.10 | 2022-01-04[10] |
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2.0 | 2022-04-20[11] |
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2.10 | 2022-07-06[12] |
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2.11 | 2022-08-30[13] |
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3.0 | 2022-10-25[14] |
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3.01 | 2022-12-19[15] |
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3.10 | 2023-02-27[16] |
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4.00 | 2023-06-13[17][18] |
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References
- ^ Sony IMX609AQJ Full Frame 45.7 MP Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor from Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Device Essentials Folder
- ^ "THE NIKON Z 9: UNSTOPPABLE PERFORMANCE, REVOLUTIONARY INNOVATION". Nikon. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Nikon Imaging Products Z 9". Nikon. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Camera Grand Prix 2022
- ^ "Nikon Z 9 goes to space: Space station astronauts receive Nikon's flagship full-frame mirrorless camera | News | Nikon About Us". www.nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ Schneider, Jaron (2024-02-07). "NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Zhang, Michael (2009-12-21). "NASA Showing Some Serious Nikon Love". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Firmware". Nikon. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 1.10". Nikon. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Nikon Z 9 Firmware 2.10". Nikon. 2022-07-06.
- ^ "Nikon Z 9 Firmware 2.11". Nikon. 2022-08-30.
- ^ "Nikon Z 9 Firmware 3.0". Nikon. 2022-10-25.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 3.01". Nikon. 2022-12-19. Archived from the original on 2023-01-02.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 3.10". Nikon. 2023-02-27.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 4.00". Nikon. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- ^ "NIKON RELEASES THE THIRD MAJOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR THE NIKON Z 9 FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERA". Nikon. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
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