Nikon Z9 + 14-24mm f2.8

Nikon Z9 + 14-24mm

Features of the NIKON Z9

Nikon is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship camera for NIKON's Z-mount: the NIKON Z9 Camera. The launch of the full-frame mirrorless camera (NIKON FX format) is planned for 2021 and marks a significant leap in technology and performance.

The NIKON Z9 Camera combines revolutionary NIKON technologies to deliver the best performance for still images and video in the history of NIKON. It uses a newly designed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and a new image processing system. Responding to the growing needs of professionals, advanced amateurs, and filmmakers, the Z 9 enables 8K video recording, as well as other video specifications that meet a variety of needs and workflows.

By purchasing NIKON Z9 will offer users an unprecedented experience thanks to its outstanding performance and functionality, which surpasses those of previous digital and mirrorless SLR cameras.

With speed, image quality and connectivity, the NIKON Z 9 is a professional-grade camera characterized by its newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance and high-resolution 8K video recording. Its first flagship mirrorless camera, the Z 9 stands out as a camera that appeals to photographers and filmmakers working in a wide variety of applications.

• 45.7 MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor

At the heart of the Z 9 is the newly developed FX-format 45.7 MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor. Its stacked design offers fast read speeds and helps reduce blinding, and the BSI design contributes to impressive clarity and minimal noise when working with higher sensitivities. At 45.7MP, it's also a high-resolution chip that benefits landscape, portraiture, and other detail-oriented genres, plus it allows you to shoot videos in resolutions up to 8K. The full-frame BSI design is also known for its exquisite color and detail reproduction, and this sensor offers a native range of ISO 64-25600, which can be expanded to ISO 32-102400.

• EXPEED 7 Image Processor

Complementing the sensor is an advanced processing engine, the EXPEED 7, which delivers speeds approximately 10 times faster than a Z 7II. This motor works in tandem with the stacked sensor design to achieve blazing fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, high buffer capacity, smooth video performance, and fast handling in every way.

• Maximum continuous shooting speeds of 20fps when shooting raw, 30fps when shooting in JPEG, and an impressive 120fps shooting speed when shooting 11MP stills, with all speeds supporting full AF/AE performance.
• Capable of storing more than 1000 raw images in a burst, which means that raw image sequences can be recorded for approximately 50 seconds continuously.
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• The electronic shutter offers a maximum shutter speed of 1/32,000 second for working in the brightest conditions with wider apertures.
• The stacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so that fast-moving subjects, such as a golf club, tennis racket, or baseball bat, don't appear distorted when working with shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 sec.
• AF calculations are performed at a speed of 120fps to keep up with fast continuous shooting speeds.
• The new high-efficiency RAW file format maintains image quality similar to uncompressed RAW files, but with approximately 30% smaller file sizes for faster read/write to the memory card.

• Electronic Shutter Design

Relying on the speed and stacked design of the sensor, the Z 9 forgoes a mechanical shutter altogether and uses only an electronic shutter for all shooting modes. The speed of the sensor allows recording up to 1/32,000 second and the stacked structure reduces motion distortion for an accurate representation of fast-moving subjects, such as golf clubs, baseball bats and cars. In addition, despite the absence of a mechanical shutter, the flash syncs up to 1/200 sec. is still supported, as well as high-speed sync functions.

By removing the mechanical shutter, the Z 9 can also run completely silently and there is no need to worry about wear or breakdown of the mechanical shutter. A shutter release sound can be added to make you aware when you're taking a photo, and the volume can be adjusted to suit different work scenarios.

• 493-point phase-detection AF

Covering the entire sensor area, the Z 9 uses a 493-point phase-detection AF system for fast and accurate focusing performance. This system benefits from the high-speed communication of the Z interface along with the speed of the sensor that allows AF readings to occur at a speed of up to 120 fps. This focusing system also supports working in low-light conditions with a Starlight mode that allows focusing down to -8.5 EV to greatly benefit astrophotography, concerts, and other night shooting applications.

• Subject detection powered by deep learning

Using a new algorithm and deep learning technology, automatic subject detection can now recognize nine distinct types of subjects, ranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in Auto Area AF, these subjects will automatically detect, focus, and track to ensure sharp focus when the subject moves through the frame. Eye detection AF, specifically, has been tuned to improve accuracy and refined recognition of the eyes in the scene, regardless of how small or large they are within the image frame.

The Z 9 also sees the debut of 3D tracking mode on a mirrorless camera NIKON. This popular focus mode of NIKON DSLRs combines with subject detection capabilities to lock on fast-moving and erratically moving subjects that move parallel and perpendicular to the camera's axis. In addition, there are also three dynamic area AF modes, with a range of focus area sizes, to suit capturing a wider variety of moving subject types.

• 8K and 4K video recording

Combining high-end photographic attributes, the Z 9 is also the most capable video camera to NIKON, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 8K. With full pixel readout, UHD 8K 30p video can be recorded with continuous shooting possible for about 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Full-frame 4K recording is also available, up to 120p for slow-motion playback. With an area of 8K, it is possible to record in UHD 4K with oversampling up to 30p for increased sharpness and detail. In addition, high-resolution frame captures can be recorded in-camera from 8K and 4K videos, to produce 33MP or 11MP stills, respectively.

• Internal ProRes and 10-bit H.265 recording

Internal recording with 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling is possible in the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 colors can be used depending on workflow needs. For more latitude when performing color grading in the post, there's also a 10-bit N-Log setting, as well as a spot color profile. In addition, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can be used to create HDR-ready content directly from the camera.

• Professional body design

• Viewfinder

Real-Live Viewfinder is an advanced EVF that uses a 3.69m-dot OLED panel with adjustable luminance up to 3000 cd/m2 for clear visibility in bright conditions. This EVF also works in conjunction with dual-flow technology for blackout-free viewing when shooting continuously.

• Four-axis tilting LCD

For the first time in NIKON, the Z 9 features a 3.2" 2.1-million-dot four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD that better supports working from high and low angles, regardless of whether shooting in landscape or portrait orientation. The four-way tilt design of this screen allows for easier viewing from a variety of positions and the orientation of the user interface will also change depending on how the camera is held.

• Strong and durable construction

Dual CFexpress Type B memory card slots allow for flexible file storage and promote high-speed reading and writing to keep up with fast continuous shooting and high-resolution 8K video recording. Both slots are also compatible with XQD memory cards.

Optimized for a professional workflow, the Z 9 features an ergonomic form factor and the inclusion of a vertical grip to easily switch between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Built to the same standards of dust and moisture resistance as the D6, the Z 9 has a rigid and highly durable magnesium alloy chassis that manages to be 20% smaller than the previous flagship DSLR body.

The included EN-EL18d battery offers approximately 700 frames per charge. The Z 9 is also compatible with other batteries in the EN-EL18 series.

In-body vibration reduction is now supported in Synchro VR to achieve up to 6 stops of camera shake compensation when used with select Z lenses.

The VR safety lock secures the VR sensor and mechanism in place to prevent damage caused by movement during travel.

To help reduce dust reaching the sensor, the Z 9 incorporates a sensor protector that protects the sensor surface when changing lenses. For additional dust prevention, there is also a fluorine and dual electroconductive layer in the optical filter that covers the sensor.

Backlit buttons offer easier navigation and button recognition when working in low-light conditions.

Voice memo function to record short notes while shooting.

• Versatile connectivity

Matching the professional build quality, the Z 9 is equipped with a variety of connectivity options to suit various workflow needs:

Mobile App

Full-size HDMI port for sending video to an external recorder or monitor

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port supports tethering, data transfer, and battery charging in the camera

The Ethernet port supports a 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection for transferring files via FTP

10-pin port offers extensive accessories and remote connectivity

PC Sync Port for Flash Sync

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) allow for wireless file transfer, remote control of the camera via a mobile device, and works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management.

GNSS for in-camera geotagging and recording location information while shooting

Features of the lense NIKON Z 14-24mm f2.8 S

Ultra-wide angle with a flexible yet demanding design, NIKON 's NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S is a wide-angle zoom that is distinguished by its advanced optical design and brilliant f/2.8 constant maximum aperture. This quick design accommodates working in low-light conditions when shooting handheld and also offers better control of depth of field. The optical system uses four extra-low dispersion elements and three aspherical elements, which reduce a variety of aberrations and distortions to achieve high sharpness and clarity along with an accurate representation of subjects and point light sources, such as stars. ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats have also been applied, as well as a super-integrated coating, to suppress flare, ghosting and surface reflections to improve contrast and colour fidelity.

Complementing the optical design, a stepper motor helps achieve incredibly fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to meet still image and video needs. The lens also has a unique physical design, incorporating an OLED superior information panel that can be used to quickly confirm aperture and focus settings, and an assignable L.Fn button allows exposure and settings to be made through the lens. Two lens hoods are included with the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 depending on the work needs: the HB-96 maintains a sleeker overall size while the HB-97 hood provides the unique advantage of allowing the installation of filters with 112mm thread. In addition, a programmable control ring can be configured for intuitive adjustment in a variety of camera and exposure settings.

• The ultra-wide-angle zoom is designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras, but can also be used with DX models where it provides an equivalent focal length range of 21-36mm.
• The constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 delivers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and the use of selective focus techniques.
• Three aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for sharp images with accurate representation.
• Four extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range to produce greater clarity and color reproduction.
• ARNEO and Nano Crystal layers are used to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flare for better contrast and clarity when working in bright lighting and backlit conditions. The nanocrystal layer controls incidental light from a diagonal direction while the ARNEO layer controls incidental light from a vertical direction. A super integrated coating is also included in various elements to help ensure accurate and consistent colors.
• The stepper motor delivers impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well suited to both still and video applications. It is also possible to override manual focus full-time and an internal focus design, in which only the internal lens groups move during focusing, is used to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and promote faster focusing speeds.
• The programmable control ring is set by default to adjust manual focus, but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
• The built-in OLED lens information panel allows you to quickly confirm aperture settings, focus distance, and depth of field figures directly on the lens in both bright and dark situations.
• The assignable L.Fn button works in conjunction with the camera-based Fn buttons to provide a perfect spot for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.
• The specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability which is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting speeds.
• The rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing blur quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
• The dust and moisture resistant lens body benefits the use of the lens in harsh conditions.
• When the hood of the included HB-97 lense is attached, 112mm threaded filters can be used on the front of the lense. The back of the lens also incorporates a slot for inserting cut gels and other filter sheets.