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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on May 08, 2023 Pros: All Cons: nothing Opinion: I have been using the Z9 with great satisfaction for just over 2 months, mostly photographer birdlife. The Z9 revived some lenses that I thought I would sell or use exclusively with the D4/D500. Af that does not make mistakes even in fast or frontal pursuit and merino that you forget the fact of being electronic. The only difficulty I had is in managing the huge files that forced me to update the PC. |
 | sent on April 21, 2023 Pros: All Cons: Nothing... not even weight or price Opinion: After months of use I realized that when I got a photo wrong it was my fault. Practically everything has already been written about the machine except maybe 2 things: the battery life is really amazing and even more the ability to hook 3D tracking .... Even in macro photos where the autofocus has always been lacking coupled with the micro Nikkor 105 Z I managed to hook bees and bumblebees in flight with a 70% of absolutely perfect shots .... Do Canon and Sony have better autofocus? It can be.... But overall, I think this machine surpasses both. |
 | sent on April 02, 2023 Pros: Flagship at a reduced cost compared to Nikon DSLRs and Mirrorless competitors, virtually every other feature Cons: Memory Door Release System Opinion: First flagship I buy, I had to wait until July 2022 despite the preorder, for me it was the first Nikon mirrorless worthy of being bought to replace the D850. The improvements (some also given by the fact that it is precisely a flagship, as well as mirrorless, therefore a different performance range) are countless: AF system finally on par with competitors (and with facial recognition), practically unlimited battery (even on days of 1000 shots, however, consumption only 1 notch of battery), finally IBIS (shooting with sigma 105 ART at 1/20s and not having shake was moving), No risk of front/back-focus and having to calibrate every lens, yield quality and dynamic range further improved. All at a price that yes, is definitely higher-end than the D850 when it came out (even taking inflation into account), but remains inferior to previous Nikon flagships and competitors in the Mirrorless world of Sony and Canon. The only thing that can be improved is the fact that it takes 2 hands to open the memory compartment, when a simpler system would have been enough. It doesn't impact my use cases. |
 | sent on February 21, 2023 Pros: Fast and accurate af in good light conditions Cons: Af not very quick in low light; High noise even at low ISO in low light Opinion: I have the Z9 for too little time to make a final judgment; I can only say that having both the Z9 and the D850, I could compare them with the same parameters and the same lens; FIRST SHOT at ISO 64 - F7.1 - 1/125sec with NIKKOR Micro 105 lens and external flash: Slightly higher as definition the Z9. SECOND SHOT at ISO 100 - F7.1 - 1/125sec with NIKKOR Micro 105 lens and external flash: evident superiority of the D850 both in terms of definition and reduced video noise in shadow areas compared to the Z9; I would say that at the moment, using the Z9 more for portraits and non-sporting events (for which Af speed and quick tracking is not critical), I am quite disappointed with the Z9; I hope for firmware updates that improve the Z9... In a few months I hope to be able to post an in-depth review, after having verified the characteristics for longer. |
 | sent on February 08, 2023 Pros: RAW file quality, near-perfect AF, excellent viewfinder, highly customizable, operating speed Cons: Near-perfect but not perfect AF, awkward card door, articulated LCD with excessive limits, size and weight, system without universal lenses Opinion: Having it for some months now, I can leave my weighted judgment to posterity... with this Z9 Nikon has finally shown that it can keep up with the competition, with an excellent machine even if with some limitations. The RAW is of high quality, nothing to complain about; if you choose the compressed format – almost identical to the "pure" – the files weigh about thirty mega, more than reasonable for a 47 MP sensor. JPG, on the other hand, is good, some refinement requires it. The viewfinder is of the highest level, and does not regret the optical one of the SLR; too bad that the rear LCD is not fully articulated. The operating speed is respectable, from instant ignition to immediate response to commands. There are a lot of customizable buttons, but I would also have made available the four on the knob on the left, which as they are personally are useless to me. Too bad for the card door: it is poorly designed and forces you to use two hands. The device as a whole offers a very good feeling of solidity, even if Nikon could have contained a thread in weight and size. But let's get to the Holy Grail, that autofocus under everyone's attention: I say it right away, it is very valid, among the best on the market today, but it is not perfect. The speed is at the highest level; In low light it still struggles a little. Having had the opportunity to use the competitor reference system (Sony) thoroughly, I have a term of comparison measured in first person: the "extended spot" mode, heir to the points of the SLRs, has no flaws; the same cannot be said of the "broad", the one that draws on AI to identify human and animal shapes, faces and eyes. The tracking behaves well but sometimes (too many, in my opinion) unfortunately is deceived by contrasting details that are not the one chosen. The eye recognition is effective, you can see that Nikon has made a considerable effort since the days of the Z6/7, but still remains an inch behind the competition. Even here sometimes it is wrong, I think and hope that it is "only" a software side work so it can be improved with the next upgrades that will surely come. Ultimately, the spearhead (which I would buy again) of a high-level system even if not yet complete in terms of variety of choice of optics. |
  | sent on February 07, 2023 Pros: Everything, but in particular autofocus and customization management. Cons: Inconvenient card counter, cost, despite being in line or even lower than competitors. Opinion: I bought it at the end of August. I do not like superlatives and I do not know other systems but I believe that more than this is impossible to have today. I come from Z7 and D500 in pair, which were more than good for different needs. With the Z9 you solve all problems: the autofocus is always lightning fast: tried both with native lenses and with adapter. It needs a little practice because the options are so many and if you do not choose the one that suits the situation it can "disappoint" in certain situations. Dynamic range, my opinion by eye, a little less wide than the Z7, but always excellent. With native lenses the performance goes up as the price of the same, which is really challenging. After all, I always say, if you have the opportunity to spend why not do it for your hobby? Of course, the time when mirrorless people were bought to save weight is over, at least in this range. Nikon, however, is churning out very high level lenses at weights unthinkable until recently: with the 400 f / 4.5 shots all day freehand without problems. I do not agree with those who say that Jpegs are perfect, files should always be worked unless one puts only photos on social media. I recently did an exhibition of two projects, one in color and the other in bn and I sweated a lot to get the result I wanted. For me it's a 9.5 |
| sent on February 07, 2023 Pros: all: AF, file quality, high iso nr, ergonomics Cons: It must be known thoroughly to take full advantage of it. Someone could "frighten" weight and price. But it's a flagship Opinion: Purchased now a couple of weeks ago, after long and thorough evaluations, and an interminable wait. I state that I come from D5 and D850, I sold them both to make room for the newcomer (and even before I had D4 and the generation of D800-810). The Af capabilities are extraordinary, compared to DSLRs, and are absolutely reliable: it is able to "capture" the eye of a bird, at a distance of photographic hunting, and never leave it. Incredible 3D tracking. Ditto the speech also for the human eye, even if the subject moves quickly. Perfect and total compatibility with Ftz II adapter with optics with previous F mount, as long as they are equipped with an internal Af motor (Af-S series): many of those I have are "reborn": the Af is faster and more precise. Endless customization possibilities, at the level of Af controls, at the level of customization of the keys, at the level of file characteristics. The jpegs are already perfect as they are born from the machine, and for the raw there is no story, manageable in every detail (but you need ssd, processors and high-performance graphics cards and a good dose of ram). Very good noise management high Iso, in my opinion also at the level of that of the D5, if not superior, and excellent recovery of shadows. Fabulous ergonomics, which preserves the scheme of the DSLR flagships with some changes due to the adjustable LCD screen (the first, on a flagship). The LCD is perfectly visible, even in bright sunlight and the movement capabilities cover every need. The viewfinder is huge, bright and responsive, practically lag-free. It no longer even has the mechanical shutter, they have also removed that, in addition to the mirror, which implies the fact that it has no "sounds" to the shot, which at first leaves perplexing. But it is the future. Coming from DSLR, it takes a period of adaptation to get to know it thoroughly and take full advantage of it. |
| sent on December 10, 2022 Pros: Impressive responsiveness, faithful colors, menu very well readable on the screen, imperceptible shot Cons: Nobody Opinion: Today with some emotion, I tried the Z9 for a long time. I shot in the Massimo Vinera Virtualfoto Photo Studio, during a Nikon Day. Nikon technicians gave the opportunity to try all mirrorless and all Z lenses. During the shots, I never missed a single moment of the model's movements. The Z9 seemed to go along with my every thought, sometimes anticipating it. After a few shots with the right exposure I overexposed and in the photos never appeared burnt whites, but always soft whites, which made the complexion of the porcelain model. Together with the 85 mm f1.4 the weight is well distributed. The AF attachment on the eye is impressive and without me being able to follow the movement, it was already in place. In live view the shooting is absolutely faithful and you can shoot touch on the screen without ever making mistakes. The stabilization is stratospheric, impossible to take blurred photos. Just set a few parameters and the shots will already be perfect, without any post production. I believe that even the cards give their good contribution to this wonderful machine, designed and designed as a machine with which to do a lot of work and so much satisfaction. |
  | sent on December 10, 2022 Pros: All Cons: Lack of paper manual (914 pages in English but not commercially available). If you are in areas without a line or in some foreign countries, being without instructions can sometimes create a problem for such a complex machine. Opinion: Excellent flagship in which the new guidelines of photography are evident. The transition from the D5 was simple, but with new generation technical features. Unfortunately the lack of the user manual I find it in my case a problem that I'm trying to solve. Impressive speed of autofocus and sharpness of shots even with long lenses. Ergonomically reminiscent of previous flagships, but with better positioning of the controls optimal for my hands. |
 | sent on December 05, 2022 Pros: I would say everything from autofocus speed tracking , sharpness etc. Cons: nobody Opinion: Great machine I'm using it for 4 weeks, I come from D4S D5 Z7 Z6II but here is another planet, the speed of autofocus is amazing, sharpness and excellent colors, buttons all laurel place, machine slightly lighter and smaller than the D5, open the door cards you have to take your hand the first days then ok. The files it produces in JPEG practically perfect, with Z lenses then splits the sharpness, excellent focus in the dark sorry for my friend Alexander, video in 8K it takes half a day to write everything you say! The price of the car is good I highly recommend it ! |
 | sent on November 21, 2022 Pros: almost everything Cons: Memory card door can be improved, sometimes the weight, heavy files that require a high-performance computer. Opinion: fantastic camera especially for photo hunting, the autofocus is fast and accurate even with small subjects, the quality is excellent the 47 mpx allow you to make crop pushed without losing detail, the body has an excellent ergonomics but is heavy sometimes it can be an advantage especially if you use lenses like the 500 f4 the weight is very balanced, but with light lenses like the new 400 Z f4.5 especially if you use the tripod and the tc the weight tends to move on the part posteriore.la battery has a good autonomy but for a daily session it takes at least 2 batteries.l"only problem I encountered but it is not Nikon's fault,for those who own a Mac computer, preview cannot open the files of the z9,to open them or you use camera raw in photoshop or you use the nikon nx studio program. |
 | sent on October 25, 2022 Pros: Flagship body, battery life, ergonomics customization keys, AF, file quality "as it is" Cons: Nobody Opinion: Nikon has produced a flagship ML of great level. The camera is suitable for any kind of photography: studio, landscape, birdlife, sport, still life... etc It is not ideal for street photography but otherwise it is always up to par. Exceptional AF with many modes available depending on the subjects and contexts, even in low light conditions you can always operate. Excellent 3D tracking for challenging dynamic situations such as small birds in flight. The ergonomics and customization of the keys and operating profiles make it extremely effective to cope with any situation. The price and also the performance are competitive compared to the other (2) ML flagships on the market today. The cost is significant but I predict it will last a long time in my bag, so money well spent, if you get there take it. Extraordinary performance of old canvases like my 500 F4 VR, I honestly did not hope that this lens performed so well on Z9, also used with TC 1.4 II and TC 1.7 the speed of AF is certainly reliable even with photos of birds in flight. |
 | sent on August 15, 2022 Pros: An evolutionary leap ! Cons: is a Mirrorless Opinion: I left the D5 & D850 to switch to the Z9 for now I'm very happy as it brings together both of those I had in one. Obviously on the other hand are the limits of all mirrorless, beyond this, to exploit it thoroughly I think it is appropriate to update the optical park to the Z series. To make the most of the speed you also need to change the memory cards using the CF. |
 | sent on July 19, 2022 Pros: Flagship with capital A Cons: It is addictive and the slot door could have been made a little more comfortable Opinion: Really well built machine, it has everything a demanding photographer could want. Tested on different fields and I could not find real limits, you ask and she answers, the more I use it and the more I want to shoot, the only real problem is that it really creates so much dependence. Fantastic ergonomics, even if large and heavy I consider it well balanced. |
 | sent on March 11, 2022 Pros: Autofocus, file size, overall responsiveness, high iso (compared to Sony Alpha 1) Cons: Does not have live zebraing for highlights, card door opening mechanism Opinion: The Z9 is a car bomb. It conveys a reassuring feeling of solidity and is extremely reactive in every respect. The autofocus is its strong point is extremely precise, and in general invites you to use the optics at maximum aperture even in sports photography. At high iso it certainly behaves much better than the Sony Alpha 1 that already at 3200 iso begins to have a noise in my opinion absurd. With the Z9 I took photos even at 10,000 iso, which if well exposed offer surprising results for a machine that still has a huge file. The viewfinder is also too bright and I had to lower the brightness by two bars to get the photo corresponding to what I saw. In this case the Sony has the convenience of being able to set the zebra (flashing of the white areas of the photo) live in the viewfinder, which is convenient when maybe you wear sunglasses outdoors and you have an objective reference of the exposure. For the moment on the Z9 you can only set it when you look at the photo taken. Another small drawback is the opening mechanism of the door to access the card compartment which is less convenient than that of the D5, but actually the new system has left useful space for the buttons that compared to the SLRs have changed position. The side button for selecting the focus mode is very convenient and the whole machine and the three front buttons are super customizable. If you need a fast and reliable machine, the Z9 is your machine. Review update: After three months of daily use, I find myself having to add a "cons". In fact, the machine in low light conditions has serious difficulties in focusing. Although on paper it has a respectable EV reading for autofocus, in practice it does not hook or does it extremely slowly compared to when there is more light, I am talking about photos taken at night with poor urban lighting, and even when using the flash the problem remains because you can not (at least I have not succeeded) to operate the support light of the SB 5000 or that of the machine itself. The Nikon D5 was definitely more responsive and precise in focusing in situations of little or very little light than the Z9. I hope Nikon solves this problem with updates. N.B. shooting with the Nikon 24-120 f4 Z and with the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 G ED VR II with adapter for the Z system. |
 | sent on February 23, 2022 Pros: I would say everything, from ergonomics, to finishes, EVF, autofocus, burst, sensor Cons: Nobody Opinion: Dear Nikonist friends and not, I recently retired the Z9 and the first thing I thought doing the unboxing is "hell for me is too much .." Imposing, heavy but with fantastic ergonomics, it grips very well and the finishes are of excellent quality. Stunning the EVF, bright and devoid of any blackout, perhaps does not have the highest resolution on the market, but who cares goes to God !! Similar but more extensive menus I repeat to the Z7 II, however always very familiar for those who are used to the Nikon world. Fantastic tilting LCD, I find it really innovative. There are many items related to the autofocus menu (I have not yet tried them all and the battery is currently under charge), made two shots on the fly to the dog with immediate and precise hooking (a dream repeated to the other Z, here we are on another planet) I still have not done thorough tests for the image quality or the Hit Rate of the burst, probably in line with other brands on machines of this level. I shot in closed and poorly lit ambuenti with various artificial lights (neon, LED bulbs, ceiling spotlight) and I did not notice any banding even at 1/32,000. I go back to repeat the first impression was of joy, disbelief but also of dismay: for me it is really a lot of stuff, perhaps too much and probably I will not be up to this monster even after 25 years of photography behind (it is my first flagship .. but who made me do it ... ) for those who are waiting for it ... I believe that the wait will certainly be rewarded. I don't know if I'm going to sell my Z7, carrying around such a monster is like driving a Lamborghini for a neo patenato. Power is nothing without control. Buoana light to all |
 | sent on February 21, 2022 Pros: This time just everything Cons: the existence of detractors who do not possess it or even have never taken it in hand ... Opinion: Is there a perfect machine? Yes and it's the Z9! In it converge decades of Nikon excellence in the production and design of flagships. Compared to the flagships of the past, it fits perfectly into the line of no compromises, power, speed, ergonomics and reliability. Conceptually Nikon wanted to create a flagship that was also an all arounder, thus allowing a single camera body to perform the functions previously assigned to the D850 and D6. Even the cost is low compared to the competition, given what the Z9 offers. It would be impossible to make a complete and exhaustive description in a few lines, but there are 3/4 cosette on which beats the language of the Ktester (keyboard reviewers ...) and on which it is worth dwelling. 1) The viewfinder. Simply perfect in spite of those who judge it by comparing numbers and asterisks written on the brochure: in reality it is of a total and absolute usability, the so-called "Game Changer". 2) The AF: impeccable ... 3) The performance at high ISO: equal to that of the D850 which involves above all knowing how to really use noise reduction in post production. Almost no one does it well and they blame the car. Less ISO certainly helps them but it certainly does not teach them to make PP and therefore make the most of the enormous potential of the Z9. 4) The gust... power is nothing without control... And in this Z9 exhibits an impressive constancy of results, close to 100%, with incredible AF and AE conservation. 5) Management of the optics of the F system. 6) The electronic shutter: guarantees that there will be no more mechanical parts that can be worn over time. In terms of operation, it even beats the hybrid systems that Nikon itself produces. Nothing to say: it goes perfectly. And here we are sorry for those who hastily did not believe in the Nikon SYSTEM: the long F-mount canvases rise to new life (confirming the goodness of the initial project), guaranteeing speed and precision that leave you speechless. Never give away Nikon stuff... Ah I forgot ... IT'S BEAUTIFUL! |
 | sent on January 28, 2022 Pros: Extraordinary autofocus even with the FTZ adapter, superlative animal eye tracking even with small subjects. Cons: Hard to find a con. Opinion: I had the opportunity to test it very well and in various situations in different light conditions. I only deal with nature photography and the features I ask of a camera are really all there. If we really want to look for the hair in the egg I do not agree on the iso seal that several users consider extraordinary. Obviously I only talk about animal photography where detail is fundamental. The noise is more or less like that of the D850. I would have preferred a few less pixels and less noise. But, I repeat, it is just to quibble. You can only talk about this machine well. |
 | sent on January 24, 2022 Pros: 360° image quality ergonomics and battery life Cons: For the moment I would say nothing, a truly complete machine. Opinion: A few days ago I started shooting with the Z9, the feeling immediately was incredibly high, the ergonomics are optimal both in the horizontal and vertical shooting. Autofocus never misses one even in difficult lighting conditions. Clearly I still have a lot to discover in order to master the machine to the best of its potential, but for the moment I can say that it is worth every euro of spending, especially because it allows you to cover any type of photographic without any fear or limit. Also I have to say that the Z lenses really make their full potential even much better than on my beloved Z7, so what to say, I'm curious to see what shots I'll be able to take home in the near future. |
| sent on January 24, 2022 Pros: Image quality, high iso seal. Fast and precise autofocus. value for money Cons: nobody. size and weight are important, but they are those of a professional camera. perhaps the only flaw is the lack of a manual in Italian, still not available even on the site Opinion: withdrawn a few days ago. it is a professional tool that gives great satisfaction even just in holding it in your hand thanks to perfect ergonomics. is an all-round camera can be used in any photographic genre. the menu is as always in nikon vast but intuitive. there are an infinity of customizations and options for all needs, but it lacks a manual in Italian. the value for money, compared to what is offered by the competition is excellent. The lossless compressed raw format is also excellent. On a 120gb card there are about 1200 photos |
 | sent on January 02, 2022 Pros: Pretty much everything, beyond all my expectations. Feeling, handling, performance, autofocus speed, impressive burst in RAW or JPEG, beyond the real needs, without any blackout on the monitor or in the viewfinder, fantastic color rendering! Cons: Nothing, not even the price in relation to performance, both compared to the professional SLRs of Nikon itself, and to the products of other brands. Opinion: I think I was one of the lucky few to have it on Christmas Eve, but I had booked it for months. I have always been a Nikonist, but not biased or fanatical, having had professional cameras, analog or digital, of many other brands such as Hasselblad, Olympus, Sony. What can I say after such a short time? I took less than a thousand shots, mostly practical tests in the field, in different light conditions. I tried it especially with the excellent Z 24-120mm f/4S all-rounder zoom, but also with the 20mm, the 24-70mm f/2.8, the 70-200mm and the 50mm all Z optics. And true, I only did practical tests, photos in the field, which is what interests me the most. The perfect feeling and handling for my hands. Creepy autofocus even in low light, extraordinary color rendering, exaggerated definition, even the audio file that simulates and reproduces the sound of the electronic shutter is pleasant. I was impressed by the fact that even shooting bursts at 120 fps in JPEG from 11 Mpix , which I believe I will never use, neither monitor nor viewfinder have darkened. From my point of view, and with many years of photography on my shoulders, it could be the ultimate camera for my needs. My rating is 9.9/10 just because perfection does not exist. |
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