Nikon Z 9

Nikon Z 9

Nikon Z 9 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Overview
Maker	Nikon
Type	Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released	24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)
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
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 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
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)
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 Z 7 and Z 7II cameras, but uses a much faster stacked CMOS sensor which improves autofocus and continuous shooting performance. 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.

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

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 proprietary N-RAW (up to 8.3K at 60 fps).
• Video recording length not limited to 30 minutes by firmware.
• Dedicated "sensor shield" to protect the sensor from dust and dirt when the camera is off or the lens taken off.
• 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.
• "Dual-Stream Technology" providing separate paths for capturing images and updating the viewfinder, which eliminates viewfinder blackout and reduces viewfinder lag.

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Update history

Version	Release date	Notes
1.0	2021-12-24	Initial firmware version
1.10	2022-01-04	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	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	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	Fixed an issue that in very rare circumstances would cause the camera to stop responding
3.0	2022-10-25	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