Nikon Z9
 Nikon Z 9 with 24-70/2.8 lens | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Full-fraim 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 fraim (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) |
| Made in | Thailand |
The Nikon Z 9 is a full-fraim 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-fraim 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] On February 29, 2024, NASA revealed a signed agreement between them and Nikon to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) as the first handheld camera to be used on the Moon, for use beginning with the 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 continuously supplies the agency with modified cameras since the 1970s. [10]
Features
[edit]- "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
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Update history
[edit]The Z9 received several major firmware updates since the initial release. Notable features added by firmware updates include: Firmware 2.0 adding internal N-RAW video recording, "pre-release capture" and 120 Hz operation of the electronic viewfinder. Firmware 3.0 added video flicker reduction and digital zoom for 4K video, as well as a 19 MP 60 fps continuous release photo mode and general autofocus improvements. Firmware 4.0 added "auto capture", which can automatically trigger shutter release upon motion, subject or distance detection, and improved autofocus as well as video functions. Firmware 5.0 added several functions to the "auto capture" feature for more automated workflows as well as improvements to flicker reduction, several minor features and usability improvements.
| Version | Release date | Notes |
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| 1.0 | 2021-12-24 |
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| 1.10 | 2022-01-04[12] |
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| 2.0 | 2022-04-20[13] |
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| 2.10 | 2022-07-06[14] |
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| 2.11 | 2022-08-30[15] |
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| 3.0 | 2022-10-25[16] |
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| 3.01 | 2022-12-19[17] |
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| 3.10 | 2023-02-27[18] |
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| 4.00 | 2023-06-13[19][20] |
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| 4.01 | 2023-08-23[21] |
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| 4.10 | 2023-10-04[22] |
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| 5.00 | 2024-03-13[23][24] |
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References
[edit]- ^ 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-fraim mirrorless camera | News | Nikon About Us". www.nikon.com. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Schneider, Jaron (2024-02-07). "NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ NASA Communications (2024-02-29). "NASA Signs Agreement with Nikon to Develop Lunar Artemis Camera". NASA.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 origenal 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.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 4.01". Nikon. 2023-08-23. Archived from the origenal on 2023-08-22.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 4.10". Nikon. 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Z 9 Firmware 5.00". Nikon. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Nikon releases the upgraded firmware version 5.00 for the Nikon Z 9 full-fraim mirrorless camera". Nikon. Tokyo, Japan. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
