Nikon Z 9

Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

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Z 9 UnstoppableBest.&#149; World's best AF scene detection system&#149; Best-in-class 8K video resolution and internal recordingFirst.&#149; World's first truly blackout free electronic viewfinder&#149; First Nikon camera with 4-axis vertical and horizontal tilting monitorFast. Powerful. Autofocus.Subject detection from deep learning. Automatic. Simultaneous.A breakthrough algorithm developed using deep learning enables the Z 9 to automatically detect and track the world's largest range of subjects3-people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes-in stills and video with no menu changes.Keeps up with the smallest, fastest subjects.AF and AE calculations are made at 120 cycles per second with rapid, constant communication between the lens and the camera through the Z mount. Even small, erratic subjects like birds in flight are tracked with ease.Enhanced Eye AF for people, pets and birds.Eye Detection AF automatically tracks the eyes of people, dogs, cats and birds (and similar creatures) even when they're small in the frame, covered by hair, glasses or goggles, right-side up or upside down.3D Tracking + Subject Detection. A new dimension of AF.The power of Nikon's acclaimed 3D Tracking is now available with deep learning subject detection. Effortlessly lock onto fast-moving subjects and track them moving toward you, away from you and everywhere in between.Focus in the dark. Go down to -8.5 EV.Subject detection and AF works all the way down to -6.5 EV. Activate Starlight Mode, and focus all the way down to -8.5 EV. And since you'll be spending more time in the dark, the Z 9's buttons are illuminated.A groundbreaking new processing engine.EXPEED 7. The most powerful Nikon processing engine ever. 10x faster than previous generations. Handles complex AF and AE calculations at 120 cycles per second. Separately processes dual-streamed data from the stacked image sensor. Enables next-generation features like 120 fps still shooting, 8K video recording, a blackout-free viewing experience and more.Blazing fast 120 fps stills.Go from zero to 120 fps in the press of a shutter.To capture moments you may never have seen before, the Z 9 captures 45.7-megapixel stills at an action-freezing 30 fps and press-ready 11-megapixel stills at an insanely fast 120 fps-all with full AF and AE performance and no blackout.Keep your finger down. 1,000-image buffer capacity.With a seemingly bottomless buffer, the Z 9 shoots continuously for more than 1,000 frames at 20 fps as full resolution High-Efficiency RAW or JPEG (L) fine files.&#149; 20 fps - 45.7-megapixel stills RAW + JPEG&#149; 30 fps - 45.7-megapixel stills JPEG&#149; 120 fps - 11-megapixel stills JPEGThe fastest write speeds. Dual CFexpress Type B.Under a newly designed latching door are two matched slots optimized for high-performance CFexpress Type B cards. The slots are independent from each other, so you can load cards with different write speeds-including XQD cards.Finally, an electronic shutter you can trust.The electronic shutter in the Z 9 achieves the world's most minimal rolling-shutter distortion, eliminating the need for a mechanical shutter. Shoot at shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 second in complete silence, with no shutter vibration and no concerns about shutter wear.Silent mode. Become invisible.When you need to be invisible, Silent Mode turns off menu sounds and VR Lock and minimizes lens drive noises. And since the Z 9 does not have a mechanical shutter, you can shoot without a shutter click-or plug in headphones so only you can hear the simulated shutter sound.Groundbreaking 8K video.8K/30p. In-camera. No overheating.With an innovative body design that efficiently dissipates heat, the Z 9 records lush 10-bit 8K UHD video at 24, 25 or 30 fps internally for over 2 hours straight-with no risk of overheating. Need stills from your shoot? Save 33-megapixel frame grabs right from your footage.4K/30p from oversampled 8K.Record dense 10-bit 4K UHD footage in-camera with full pixel readout from the Z 9's outstanding sensor at 24, 25, 30p as ProRes 422 HQ or H.265 video. Or create dramatic 4K UHD slow motion sequences up to 120p. A 2.3x crop format with full pixel readout is available for getting closer to your subject without changing lenses.SDR, HLG and N-LogSelectable tone mode for your preferred grading process.24-Bit Linear PCM AudioUse the internal stereo mic or an external stereo mic.ProRes 422 HQCapture 10-bit 4:2:2 video up to 4K UHD/30p in-camera.Steady handheld shooting. Enhanced electronic VR.The intelligence and processing power within EXPEED 7 improves electronic VR for video recording, correcting trapezoid distortion from wide angle lenses and allowing you to create smooth handheld walking shots.2022 Firmware Updates:&#149; 12-bit RAW 8K/60p - in-camera&#149; 12-bit RAW Video Formats: N-RAW (Nikon's original RAW video format), ProRes RAW HQ.Stunning 45.7-megapixel image quality.Stacked CMOS sensor. 45.7-megapixels. Full frame.Designed by Nikon specifically to bring ultra-high-resolution image quality to high-speed shooting applications. Achieves the world's fastest scanning speed2, 12x faster data readout than the acclaimed Z 7II and absolutely spectacular image quality in stills and 8K videos.World's most minimal rolling-shutter distortion.The extreme scanning speed of the Z 9 suppresses rolling-shutter distortion. Capture natural-looking images of extremely fast moving subjects like golf and baseball swings, and vehicles.Sharper handheld shooting. Up to 6.0-stops of compensation.The Z 9 delivers advanced Vibration Reduction (VR) with Synchro VR where 5-axis in-body VR and 2-axis lens VR work together, achieving an effect equivalent to a shutter speed up to approx. 6.0 stops faster.Wide open in any light. 1/32,000 second shutter speed.Turn your shutter speed all the way up to 1/32,000 second and shoot wide open in harsh light. Enjoy the beautiful bokeh of NIKKOR Z lenses in more situations than ever.High-Efficiency RAW. 1/3 smaller.New RAW format retains the same high image quality, dynamic range and flexibility as conventional RAW files with approximately 1/3 smaller file size. Speed up your workflow.Blackout-free Real-Live Viewfinder.World's first truly blackout-free viewfinder.Until now, achieving a blackout-free view meant repeating certain frames within the viewfinder. The Z 9 is the first camera with a viewfinder that reveals every single moment1-including those previously blocked by conventional EVF or DSLR systems. Smoothly follow every movement of your subject, even when capturing at 120 fps.&#149; Quad-VGA Panel - World's brightest; adjustable to 3000cd/sq. m.&#149; Customizable - Choose what settings and information appear in the EVF.&#149; Glasses Mode - Reduces display size so the whole frame is visible.Dual-Stream Technology. Dedicated feed.The Z 9 outputs two data streams from the stacked CMOS sensor: one for writing to the memory card and one for viewing. The viewing stream is unaffected by any capture processing, leaving a pristine, lag-free, uninterrupted view with absolutely no blackout.4-axis horizontal and vertical tilting touchscreen.It goes up. It goes down. It goes left. It goes right. Shoot from nearly any angle-high, low or sideways-and maintain a clear, bright view of the frame. When you rotate the Z 9 for vertical shooting, the user interfaces within the monitor and the Real-Live Viewfinder also rotate to a vertical orientation.&#149; 2,100K-dot Resolution - 3.2 inches (diagonal), bright and beautiful.&#149; Touchscreen - Tap, swipe and flick and pinch.&#149; Weather Sealed - All moving parts are sealed against dust, dirt and moisture.Pro build.Ready to shoot in an instant.Go from "off" to "shooting" in less than half a second.Four function buttons.Customizable and placed to prevent misoperation.Integrated vertical grip.Because the world doesn't fit in just one orientation.Dual card slots.High-speed CFexpress Type B for maximum capacity and write speed.Kensington security slot.Theft prevention when you need to leave you camera unattended.Extended battery life.Works with EN-EL18 series batteries and a new EN-EL18d battery that can handle up to 170 minutes of video recording.USB power delivery.Power and charge Z 9 from a laptop, mobile battery or wall adapter.20% Smaller.The Z 9 maintains a button layout and integrated vertical grip similar to the D6, but it's 20% smaller.Rugged reliability.Magnesium alloy shell with phenomenal heat dissipation and cold tolerance down to -10 Degree C/14 Degree F. Flagship weather-sealing to keep out dust, dirt and moisture.Sensor ShieldAutomatically closes when you remove a lens. Blocks out dust and accidental touches.Dust-Repelling. Sensor CoatingsAn electro-conductive coating repels dust while a fluorine coating makes it easy to wipe the sensor clean of dust.VR LockLocks the sensor securely in place to prevent jostling when traveling over rough terrain.

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Enjoying this camera with various lenses, also using my old f mount lenses with FTZ.  Happy to be a Nikon user.  Could not ask for more in a camera, although I know the ii is coming out soon.  Battery life is great.  I also have the Z8, which uses the smaller and older battery type.

Awesome Camera

Great camera with so much versatility and advantages over a lot of the other high end cameras

Nikon Z9

Adorama was very helpful and the camera is wonderful.

Nikon and Adorama

Fantastic full frame mirrorless camera that continues to improve with each firmware update.

Fantastic full frame mirrorless camera

Superb when it was released, the Z9 has been made even better by subsequent firmware updates which not only refined existing capabilities, but added important new ones.  Superb image quality, even in high-ISO conditions is invaluable in both wildlife and concert photography, as is the brilliant autofocus system with dedicated modes for a variety of subjects.

I cannot recommend the Z9 highly enough.

A simply amazing, flexible camera.

Started with a Pentax ME Super to a Nikon FE, N90S, D70, D7000 and finally to the top- the Nikon Z9. Their cameras and lenses just keep getting better. The Z9 autofocus and speed are amazing for the type of photography I do. For most this camera will do it all. Thanks Nikon for a wonderful tool.

The First Pro Nikon in My Bag

Best camera I've ever owned in the past 40 years, and I've owned flagship models from other brands. Nikon is back on top!

Long live the King

My first truly professional camera, and I'm almost 80. Strictly amateur or hobbyist. So much to learn. But I love it. In about two months I hope to have my work flow set, and I hope to understand most of what I'm doing. I feel like a kid with a new expensive bike.

New camera for an old man

I have been shooting Nikon since the N90s. I have owned many Nikon cameras but this is my first flagship Nikon.
This camera ticks all the boxes, Fast, accurate, capable. The Z9 gives me so much flexibility. It opens up possibilities that were less likely with DSLRs. You get rather spoiled using  Z9 and notice this when you pick up a DSLR spare body. Mirrorless is the new reality, it is here, Nikon have hit a homerun with the Z9. I am pre-gobsmacked about what a Z10 could possibly be like. Nikon, please, global shutter.
Likes: 20 fps RAW, silent mode, star mode, red mode, long battery life, ergonomics, function buttons, "I" menu, specific focus subjects ie. birds, planes etc, f mount compatibility (with FTZ II)
Dislikes: No global shutter, viewfinder needs higher resolution, needs more illuminated buttons.

My dream camera delivers in spades.

Wow! what a camera. I have been using it for more than a year now and extremely happy with it. Eye auto-focus is the best I have had. Pictures are crisp (one can count the number of feathers on birds). Focus speed is absolutely amazing and locks on the subject immediately. 

Extremely intuitive and easy to use. Z9 is a boon for Nikon users.

The Z9 is wow!

I have used all the top "Flag Ship" Mirrorless cameras, I had the first Nikon Z7 and a Sony A7. The Z9 is what I hoped that Nikon and the other camera companies would make at the beginning. But Nikon just like everyone else had to evolve and learn over a period of time. The Z9 is the gold standard of where all other mirrorless cameras should be. I would like to say the Nikon ZF is a great daily companion with a Z9. The autofocus on both is top tier. The ZF is just fun to shoot with. Both my Z9 and ZF go with me everywhere. It helps me enjoy photograph and enjoy the memories I create with each shot. Thank you Nikon.

The Best All Around Camera There Is, Hands Down

I've had my Z9 for a few months now. I do Bald Eagle nesting research in WV and OH. I'm looking forward to our upcoming 2024 nesting season and switching over from my Nikon DSLRs to totally using the Z9. It's been a pleasure to use so far with Z and F  Mount lenses (with the FTZ II adapter). It does have a learning curve from my DSLRs but it has given me something to keep me busy, being Disabled and Retired. Great job Nikon! It was worth the wait!

Switching from Nikon DSLRs to the Z9

It is almost my dream mirrorless camera even though I give it 5 stars because its software and ergonomic designs have more room for improvements and its stacked sensor is not a breakthrough technology in terms of signal-to-noise ratio. Since I own it, I hardly put my hand on my D800, D850 and Z7.

The Best Mirrorless Camera

Wow!!!  I really don't know where to start?  I went from a Nikon D3300 to this Nikon Z9.  And to be honest, I wasn't even done maximizing my skills of the D3300.  But because I shot many family videos and pictures I decided to treat myself with this Z9.  And IT IS THE BEST CAMERA I could have asked for.  I spend almost every day and night gathering information on becoming an expert in using this camera.  I shoot with this camera every day and the shots are so perfect that I can't even explain it.  I'm not a pro but yet the pictures looks so professional!  Yes the camera is slightly heavy and large but I am so use to it after just a few months of using it.  I always know if I made the right choice based on whether or not I would buy it again or see it again(like a new movie) and my answer to this is that, "Hell yeah, I would definitely buy it again". But before I go, within 6 months of owning this camera I bought all the S Line 1.8 lenses, the macro 2.8 and even the PLENA.  The 1.8's are amazing considering the low cost factor.  I LOVE MY NIKON!!!

THE VERY BEST....THIS IS AN AMAZING NIKON Z9 CAMERA

I have been shooting BIF with the D850 and 500F4E FL VR for the last 4 years. The mirrorless revolution has redefined the playing field with game changing auto-focus and now subject detection. The Z9 is now king of the hill with the most recent firmware update so I  now have one of the best combos ever with my 500F4 glued to my Z9. The commitment Nikon has shown to their new flagship camera is outstanding as they continue to release new firmware updates (unlike Sony that has not added new features to the A1). If Nikon adds the ability to recapture in raw with the next update then they will leave all competition in the rearview mirror!

Nikon has regained the top spot for birds in flight

Moving from the D850 to the Z9 I thought would be a step up, but it is a step into a new universe.
The bright viewfinder in low light is phenomenal. 9 FPS to 20 FPS is just wow. Seeing the histogram in the viewfinder is a game changer for me, Being able to use my "F" lenses with the FTZ adapter was key. I haven't used the pre-capture for anything yet, but expect it to come in soooo handy when I need it. I was very surprised to find that silent mode disables the flash! That had me going. I'm still learning what the Z9 can do and probably wiil for the rest of my life.  It's really versatile.  I'm glad I made the headlong plunge from D850 to Z9.

D850 to Z9 a whole new universe

It's an amazing camera. Love that it is getting regular updates with meaningful new features. Looking forward to have this piece of gear in my bag for a long time and the pictures I'll take with it!

Amazing Camera with Meaningful Updates

Awesome camera. So much to learn. Please bring eye touch through EVF like ZF.

Awesome

I came from the D850.  This camera vastly increases the odds of "getting the shot".  It's way smarter than I am, meaning I'm still learning after 2 year, but I love that about it.  My only criticism is that I wish it had 8 shooting banks instead of 4.

An Awesome Camera!

The Z9 seemed to be the next right move after owning the D850. Truly silent capture, high FPS raw shooting with identical MP of the D850/Z7ii. What is not to like? I also like the fact that the IQ/DR is nearly on par with the D850/Z7ii.

The best part is Nikon's recent adoption of firmware feature additions. It's like getting a new camera for free!!

Color depth is nothing short of excellent!

I went from on hell of a camera, the Nikon D5, to camera that's even better, the Z9. I haven't found anything that it hasn't excelled at, and the jpgs at high ISO, are better than I thought they would be.

Just An Amazing Camera

This camera does everything well. I love it so much I got a second one. Ergonomically, it makes shooting easier on my hands despite the weight, and the abundance of programable buttons and features keep it flexible for any situation. The firmware updates have made this camera more and more useful and excellent. I hope Nikon continues to support their products in this manner, because it really builds confidence in the company and is more environmentally sound. When Nikon offers an updated version, I'd love to be able to send in the camera and just upgrade the components. That's on my  Nikon wish list.

Pro camera that gets better and better!

Amazing camera.  Well worth learning it's options

I have been a Nikon camera owner since 1970 and a digital user beginning with the D100. The Z9 represents the biggest move forward I've ever experienced in the line - truly amazing in every way. Suggest that you look at the Plenum 135mm lens for its beautiful bokeh and color rendering.

This camera is a big move forward

I'm an avid amateur bird photographer, as well as a lifelong Nikon enthusiast. I've been reading Z9 reviews since the camera was first launched and decided to get one at the end of November 2023. It is, simply put, a fantastic camera. Firmware 4.1 did the trick for me. I own 2 other Nikon DSLRs: a D5 and D850, both also fantastic cameras. The Z9 is my main camera and I use it with a 500mm PF lens (and FTZ II adapter).

Fantastic camera

The manufacturing and design are impressive. The performance is equally impressive.

Perfect body and brains!

After using the excellent D850 this camera was so far ahead! I was able to greatly increase the keeper rate of my favorite birds in flight pictures locking on the eye. The AI is amazing! I do wish for a 1.2 crop feature in a future firmware upgrade. This was there on the D850 which enabled me to use my 500mm pf lens as a light 600mm while retaining adequate megapixels and increasing memory card capacity. I have used this on the D850 a lot.

Amazing camera

I am still getting used to the Z9, but so far, it's incredible. I shoot mostly wildlife where focal speed is critical, this is where this camera excels. There is lots to learn and I am excited to do so. Hands down the best camera I have owned. This camera is retiring my D500 which has served me well. I took out to take photos of motocross riders, loved the results.

Best camera I have owned!

Amazing camera that increased my capture rate for birds and sports.   This is well thought out professional camera.   I took 1 star off because I wish the banks would keep you settings instead of being a bookmark of every change I make.   I created a work around but hope this will be in a future update.

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