Nikon has announced its new flagship camera, the Nikon Z9, which can record 8K 60p RAW and 8K up to 30p in ProRes 422HQ. This sounds impressive on paper, but some of the features are limited and some will be available with a firmware update. The Z9 is the first camera in the mirrorless class to completely eliminate the mechanical shutter.
Nikon becomes the third brand to create a professional mirrorless camera based on a multi-layer, fast-reading CMOS sensor. The Nikon Z9 is a full-frame sports mirrorless camera with a 45.7MP sensor. In this Nikon Z 9 review, we will detail the key features of the new product.
Nikon Z9 review
Design
While the Nikon Z9 looks powerful and has two comfortable deep grips, it is 20% smaller than the Nikon D6, the company’s current flagship DSLR. The body is made of magnesium alloy and has reliable weather protection. The Z 9 is built to serve professional photographers who need to shoot in all conditions, including freezing cold. The design change that a Nikon user is likely to notice is the move of the play button from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the Z9’s camera body. The Z9 has one thing in common with Nikon’s current high-end DSLRs – most of its buttons are backlit. The presence of two handles means that the lock is equally secure whether you are shooting in portrait or landscape orientation. The front and rear command dials, shutter button, power switch, AF-On, i-menu and joystick controls are duplicated, so there is a set dedicated to use with each grip.Read More article: Best Point and Shoot Camera Under $200
On the front of the camera, between the horizontal mode handle and the lens mount, there are three function buttons (Fn) that can be configured to access the three most commonly used functions. On the other side of the Z 9, there is a button with a dotted texture that looks a bit like a joystick. This is the AF mode button, and it allows you to change focus without taking the camera out of your eye. Unlike the Z7 II and Z6 II , which have an exposure mode dial, the Z9 has a mode button that must be pressed while rotating the command dial to set the exposure mode. This button is grouped with buttons for accessing continuous shooting, bracketing, and flash mode options. There is a switch under it for setting the driving mode.Functional
With the same resolution as the Nikon Z7 II, the Nikon Z9’s full-frame multilayer CMOS sensor inside the Nikon is new. It is also paired with the new Expeed 7 processor. There is no information yet on how this engine compares to its predecessor Expeed 6. But judging by what the Z9 is capable of and the fact that the Z7 II has two Expeed 6 processors, a new processor can have double the processing power. Together, the new sensor and processor allow the Nikon Z9 to have its own ISO range of 64-25600, with advanced settings increasing it to ISO 32-102400. New advanced noise reduction algorithms are also used, which are said to deliver better results than the 45.7-megapixel Nikon Z7 II and Nikon D850. The 5-axis image stabilization system (IBIS) with sensor offset offers exposure compensation up to 6EV. Nikon Z 9 also has the company’s most advanced autofocus system to date, according to the statement. Like the Z7 II, it has 493 AF points. Auto Zone uses 405 points, five times more than the Z7 II.See also Safeguarding Your Online Casino Experience: How to Bet Securely in the Age of Cyber Threats
