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Nikon Z9 : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z9 is a mirrorless camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 45.7 megapixels manufactured from 2021. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 32 - 102400 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 20 FPS x 1000 RAW, 30 FPS x 1000 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 5449 €;

120 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10

Sensor
Format	Fullframe, 36 x 24 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	45.7 megapixel (pixel pitch 4.36 μm)
Sensor type	CMOS Stacked (sensor readout: 1/270)
ISO sensitivities	32 - 102400
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	900" - 1/32000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Nikon Z (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	493
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	20 FPS x 1000 RAW, 30 FPS x 1000 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	8K (7680x4320p) @ 60 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	Yes
USB	USB-C (3.2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	Partial, it requires computer software to merge the photos
Startrail/Composite mode	No
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.2″, 2.1 Mdots, 1024 x 680 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.80x
Viewfinder resolution	1280 x 960 px
Flash	No
Storage	CFExpress Type B
Storage, Slot 2	CFExpress Type B
Shutter	Electronic
Battery	Nikon EN-EL18d, 36.00 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1340 g
Dimensions	149 x 149 x 90 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Stefano Landi

sent on January 25, 2025

Pros: AF Stabilized sensor Focus Peaking Speed Sensor protect curtain Starlight mode

Cons: Viewfinder Battery life Door and slot Memory Charger Charging time and AF in low light conditions

Opinion: Without going into the myriad of possible customizations in which it is easy to get lost, I will limit myself to describing the first impressions on the essential aspects found compared to reflex cameras such as the D850 and D4s that I have used so far. Autofocus is certainly a plus point for speed and subject recognition except in poor light conditions where reflex cameras lock more easily. Another point to the advantage is the impressive burst which is certainly useful for those who take sports photos. Other aspects that are not essential, but which are a good support if you use manual focus lenses, are the focus peaking in the viewfinder, which helps a lot compared to the reference of the green dot of the reflex cameras and the stabilization in the sensor that makes even the optics that are not stabilized, finally the Starry Sky mode makes the scene visible even in the dark. As against the battery life, as the resources required to power the viewfinder, display etc are certainly higher than those needed for a reflex and therefore it follows a very reduced autonomy compared to the latter. Even the charger is not up to that of the reflex flagships, cheaper with a remarkable duration for recharging and with a single charging slot when for the shorter life of the battery it would have been even more logical to have 2. Another detail that could have been more cared for in my opinion is the memory flap, not easy to open as in reflex flagships and the memory slots which, being spring-loaded, I think are much more fragile than the previous ejection system with the button. Finally, the viewfinder: pleasant even for those who come from reflex cameras, it allows you to see the final result of the photo and if you want you can do without reading the exposure meter but it has the "defect" (even if this can be a subjective aspect) of making the medium used appear a bit artificial and lose that charm that reflex cameras have, with which it was possible, among other things, to "look" with the camera off to get an idea of the composition. Ditto for the simulation of the shot, a ridiculous imitation of the shutter CLICK and that in conditions of particular noise you can't even hear (even if in opposite situations it is useful to be able to silence it completely). For these reasons I think that those who love photography and also technology should have both ML and Reflex and use them according to the needs deriving from the genre and the way of photographing at the moment. As for the video aspect I do not express myself, because as far as I am concerned, if there was a camera like the old D3X or 1DSMKIII, without video compartment, I would certainly prefer it.

Manuelpermonti

sent on October 26, 2024

Pros: Silent shooting, AF and buffer decidedly performing, shutter / curtain to protect the sensor for lens changes, video section

Cons: Batteries of questionable duration, ergonomics not up to the level of the reflex flagships, unwatchable viewfinder, files not up to expectations

Opinion: Faithful to the motto that only the dead fish follows the current (so I remain very happy at Reflex), I remain of the idea that ML represents years later, a project that is still immature and to be developed in the future with all the unknowns of the case. The camera body of the Z9, finally, is not embarrassing like the Z6 or the z8 or the various Sony models and so on but coming from d5 I am used to a certain ergonomics, which only d4, d5, d6 or Canon 1dx mark2/3 can give me. The terribly dense and noisy file of the z9 does not correspond to my way of photographing at all. After all, throwing 45 million Megapixels into that 24x36 does nothing but reduce the size of the photoreceptors, and the game is soon done, noise, noise, noise already starting from 3200iso. In short, light years away from the purity and beauty of a file produced by a Reflex flagship mentioned above. That viewfinder creates further disturbance which, obviously in my opinion, is misleading and definitely far from the good old mirror. The batteries, despite the high amperages, do not last long, a natural consequence of the energy required by the camera body following the absence of the mirror. However, the video section, for those who love filming, is objectively excellent and the autofocus above the rosiest personal expectations. In conclusion, I pass and I will not buy it despite having handled it quite a bit. Photography, for those who have understood it, does not require continuous replacement of equipment, sometimes the idea, the light, or as the good Thoreau said in his time "It doesn't matter what you are looking at, but what you can see".

Grohmann

sent on August 23, 2024

Pros: It is a real flagship, with the plus of 45 mpx. Excellent AF (I use it only with Z lenses).

Cons: I escape a few clicks from the vertical button, venial sin. Pre-shooting in RAW would be the crowning achievement of my ideal camera.

Opinion: I don't think there's much to add to the reviews written by friends before. I would just like to reassure those interested in buying on the merits of the robustness of this camera. A little after its release we read everything and more, due to the breakage of a filler neck (but really only one) that has so worried (who knows why?) the owners of other brands. I have owned this camera for more than a year and it had made me temporarily stop using Z6II (just replaced with Z8 as a second body) so much satisfaction I am using it. I practice a lot of wandering naturalistic and I carry the camera/lens kit hanging from a shoulder strap using the QD system. It tolerates bobbing, shaking, rubbing in the vegetation and I can place it on the ground without much hesitation. It has caught rain, humidity and even a little snow, it has even gotten dirty with mud sometimes. I used it in frost, in strong winds and under the scorching sun... My Z9 is still perfect, not even a small mark. I can reassure you that Z9 is rugged enough for any kind of use. It has fabulous ergonomics and handles very well, it seems lighter than what it actually weighs. Now that I have also taken Z8 I will be able to rest it a little more. I was waiting, in fact, for the release of Z8, because Z9 seemed excessive in everything, but a dear friend who would not use it for a period of time lent it to me for a week. But the week didn't end before I phoned my supplier to cancel the reservation in question of the outgoing Z8 and order a brand new Z9. I am satisfied, indeed, particularly satisfied. If she had the pre-shoot in RAW I would give her 10 with honors. The only reason that would make me give in, in fact, would be the release of a theoretical Z9II with RAW preshooting, AF and everything else I can safely remain as I am, as far as I'm concerned.

Paolo Zampieri

sent on May 13, 2024

Pros: Autofocus, solidity, robustness

Cons: Vertical shutter release button whose activation is too fragile and often engages almost by itself and consequently often causes blank shots. Eyepiece rubber that is removed too easily and you risk losing it. Tripod fixing hole located not in the center of the bottom of the camera but slightly shifted to the left, nothing serious but with the rocker head the camera engages exclusively in one direction only. Lack of a complete instruction booklet in English

Opinion: Gorgeous camera, a real tank. Continuous updates keep it always in line with all the news that come out of the market. Pesantuccia, on the other hand, could not be otherwise given the solidity of the structure. Very fast autofocus with dozens of setting possibilities, I have yet to try the video section, but I only needed one camera.

Franco Favretto

sent on April 02, 2024

Pros: Pretty much everything...

Cons: Vertical shutter button too easy to operate accidentally.

Opinion: A beast of a camera; To exploit it to its full potential, I think it takes maybe, and I say maybe, a professional photographer. That said, it happened to me more than once without realizing that I had activated the button for the vertical shutter release, which is too sensitive from the off to the on position. This is the only flaw that I feel I can detect.

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