{"id":75633,"date":"2021-10-28T09:49:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T13:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=75633"},"modified":"2023-06-13T15:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T19:00:24","slug":"nikon-z9-camera-npa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/nikon-z9-camera-npa\/","title":{"rendered":"New Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Delivers with Remarkable Auto Focusing Abilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, I had the opportunity to test the new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/nkz9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Digital Camera<\/a>.\u00a0After putting the camera through its paces on multiple shoots, I firmly believe Nikon has truly delivered with the Z9.\u00a0As a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sports-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports photographer<\/a>, I\u2019m very demanding of my equipment and critical when it comes to adding or changing gear.\u00a0Not only does my camera need to be accurate, fast, and durable, it has to have an ease of use that allows me to concentrate on capturing the moments unfolding before me.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Nikon Z9 Camera: Flagship | Hands On Overview\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_Dob3LUjwO8M\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Dob3LUjwO8M\/maxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dob3LUjwO8M\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT8M32S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2021-10-28T12:00:14Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_Dob3LUjwO8M\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Dob3LUjwO8M\/maxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Nikon Z9 Camera: Flagship | Hands On Overview<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Dob3LUjwO8M\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Dob3LUjwO8M\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Z9 Camera: Flagship | Hands On Overview\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Seth Miranda along with photographers Rod Mar and Kristi Odom try out Nikon\u2019s new flagship, the Nikon Z9 in a couple of real-world scenarios. These included both playing tennis, as we tested out the high fps with virtually no buffer, as well as, a full-on wedding session looking at its 8k capabilities. Both are really impressive features, in this new mirrorless camera. \u2718 Nikon Z9 Camera https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/nkz9.html Key Features: \u25ba Multi-Axis Tilting Monitor \u25ba 20 fps RAW with continuous shooting \u25ba 120 fps continuous shooting \u25ba 8K 60fps Video \u25ba 4K 120fps Video \u2192 Article: New Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Delivers with Remarkable Auto Focusing Abilities https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/nikon-z9-camera-npa\/ SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: \u27a5 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/MyAccount\/Login?&amp;NextPage=\/nspc\/MyAccount __________________________________ \u2718 PRODUCTS USED: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f\/2.8 S Lens https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/nkz247028.html Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f\/2.8 VR S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/nkz70200.html #Nikonz9 #z9 #Adorama __________________________________ \u2750 LET&#039;S GET SOCIAL \u274f \u27a5 Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adorama\/ \u27a5 Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adorama\/ \u27a5 Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/adorama \u27a5 Twitch https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/adoramaxp \u27a5 Adorama Music https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/adoramamusic \u2750 MORE ADORAMA \u274f \u27a5 Shop https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ \u27a5 Blog https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/ \u27a5 Live Events https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/42-live \u27a5 Create No Matter What https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/create-no-matter-what \u27a5 Podcast https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/adorama-podcast# __________________________________ Rod Mar https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rodmarphoto Kristi Odom https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kristiodom Host: Seth Miranda https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lastxwitness\/ https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/lastxwitness https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/lastxwitness https:\/\/www.discord.gg\/FsYVQEZ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lastxwitness __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>Key Features of the Nikon Z9:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">45.7MP Stacked CMOS sensor<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">EXPEED 7 image processing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fast and powerful AF<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">8K\/30p video recording<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">4K 120p slow motion video recording<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">10-bit 4K\/30p from oversampled 8K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75640\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar sports photography tennis players\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75641\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-3.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar sports photography tennis players\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-tennis-player-swing-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>AF Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>I recently shot the camera in both sports and portrait scenarios and came away duly impressed. In fact, I was blown away. The autofocus tracking and \u201cstickiness\u201d is truly incredible. \u00a0It can track a tennis player hitting a baseline shot, advancing to the net, hitting a half-volley followed by an overhead, and the autofocus never once wavered from the player\u2019s face. The advances <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nikon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nikon<\/a> has made with 3D Tracking AF feel like a generational step.<\/p>\n<p>I also challenged the camera\u2019s autofocus by shooting to the side of the tennis player, so that the racquet would briefly cross her face while hitting a backhanded shot. In every case, the AF stuck to her eyes and was not distracted by the passing racket.<\/p>\n<p>I also tested the Nikon Z9 with multiple lenses, including the newly announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Nikon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 lens<\/a>. The combination works terrifically as a sports pairing. I didn&#8217;t use a monopod or other form of support (other than my admittedly non-bodybuilder arms), and even with me bouncing the camera and lens up and down, the AF stayed true to faces and eyes.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=75661]<\/p>\n<h2>Speed<\/h2>\n<p>The Z9 is fast enough to capture anything I need, with FPS options of 20fps (RAW + JPEG), 30fps (full JPEG), and an incredible 120 fps (full-frame, 11mb JPEG). Add to that a buffer that never seems to fill, and I\u2019m happy. At a football game, I could shoot RAW files from when a kick returner catches the ball in the end zone, zigs and zags across the field for a 100-yard touchdown, and I\u2019d still have plenty of buffer for all of the celebration that would follow.<\/p>\n<p>Scientific? Maybe not, but I know what I need my cameras to do and the Z9 can handle it with ease.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75656\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar photography bride groom wedding portrait photography\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75655\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75655\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-walking.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar photography bride groom wedding portrait photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-walking.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-walking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-walking-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ease of Use<\/h2>\n<p>I confess \u2014 I love the ergonomics and thoughtfulness of how the menus read and where the particular buttons are located. When I\u2019m in the middle of shooting a game, I don\u2019t have time to think about navigating menus. I can program the camera to review images in the viewfinder by customizing a function button and change AF profiles without lifting my eye from the camera. With the Z9, familiar menus allow me to make changes quickly and without confusion. Everything on the camera has a reason. Everything makes sense.<\/p>\n<p>The electronic shutter means I can make the camera completely silent for situations like golf, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/candid-wedding-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weddings<\/a>, or behind-the-scenes photos where even the slightest shutter noise can be a distraction. In my testing, I found the option of shutter sounds (despite the silence of the electronic shutter) provides valuable feedback. It lets me know when I\u2019m actually shooting photos as the EVF is virtually blackout-free. Without the sounds, sometimes I wouldn&#8217;t even know when I\u2019m actually recording an image.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75654\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75654\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar photography bride groom wedding portrait photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75653\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75653\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-front.jpg\" alt=\"nikon z9 mirrorless camera rod mar photography bride groom wedding portrait photography\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-front.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-front-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nikon-z9-rod-mar-wedding-bridegroom-swings-front-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rod Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, the battery life is solid. One of the new EN-EL18d batteries went an entire day of intensive shooting and still had 2\/3 power remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, can we talk about the new shutter cover? This is such a great addition, especially for shooters like myself who are often changing lenses in the field. By \u201cfield\u201d I mean, baseball diamonds with dirt swirling, the side of a horse track, or out in the rain somewhere. This is a brilliant addition for clumsy photographers like myself.<\/p>\n<h2>Imaging<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve always enjoyed Nikon\u2019s color fidelity and the sharpness of their lenses has always been excellent. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/brands\/Nikon?origterm=nikon&amp;searchredirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new line of Z lenses<\/a> takes that to a new level. While shooting photos of a bride, the camera revealed sharpness in her eyelashes that was nothing short of incredible \u2014 even with minimal to no post-processing. Colors are true, and there are plenty of options in camera for color balance and the built-in picture controls.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=75665]<\/p>\n<h2>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>There are trade-offs for every piece of equipment. For example, as a sports photographer, I prefer a camera that is fast and nimble at the expense of the highest megapixel count possible. A portrait or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/basic-landscape-photography-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landscape photographer<\/a> might have different needs. Although, they will love this camera too. For needs and the work I do in sports, commercial, and photojournalism, I know the Nikon Z9 will serve me in any situation.<\/p>\n<p>In the heat of a sporting contest \u2014 be it a game, match or meet \u2014 all that matters to me is if the camera delivers. If the autofocus is tracking, the frames per second are capturing every shot, I never notice the buffer, and I don\u2019t have to think about battery life, then the camera is doing its job. This allows me to see, think creatively, and make photos in the moment \u2014 without distraction.<\/p>\n<p>The Nikon Z9 impresses me on all counts and I can\u2019t wait to add it to my camera bag right away.<\/p>\n<h3>Update on 11\/4\/2022<\/h3>\n<p>Nikon has released a firmware update for this mirrorless camera which adds support for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atomos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATOMOS<\/a>\u00a0AirGlu\u2122 BT. The Z 9 Camera can now synchronize timecode wirelessly over Bluetooth (BT) with a range of devices and software applications.<\/p>\n<h3>Update on 6\/13\/2023<\/h3>\n<p>Nikon has released its\u00a0third major update to the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera. The\u00a0firmware 4.0 update includes an Auto Capture option, able to\u00a0automatically fire the shutter when your preconfigured criteria is met. This can be programmed to fire with a specific\u00a0motion, recognized subject, or subject distance. Additionally, the pre-shutter-press buffer for the pre-capture mode has been extended from 30 to 300 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The update also introduces advanced video recording functions. For example, ISO sensitivity can now be set as low as Lo 2.0 (ISO 200) with N-Log recording for an increase in dynamic range. There are also more hi-res zoom speed options and a slow-motion video function. For a full list of new functions with the firmware update, please <a href=\"https:\/\/downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com\/en\/download\/fw\/494.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit the Nikon website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=75671]<\/p>\n<div id=\"NKZ9\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"NKZ9\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, I had the opportunity to test the new\u00a0Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Digital Camera.\u00a0After putting the camera through its paces on multiple shoots, I firmly believe Nikon has truly delivered with the Z9.\u00a0As a professional sports photographer, I\u2019m very demanding of my equipment and critical when it comes to adding or changing gear.\u00a0Not only does my [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11111166,"featured_media":75682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17828,17773,17774,17815,17770],"tags":[17668,207,277,206,863,867],"class_list":["post-75633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camera-news","category-camera-reviews-photography","category-cameras","category-news","category-photography","tag-action-shots","tag-camera-207","tag-nikon-277","tag-photography-206","tag-sports-photography-863","tag-wedding-photography-867"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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