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Nikon unveils new mirrorless flagship Z9 camera & additional Nikkor lenses

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Nikon has officially unveiled the Nikon Z9, the company's first mirrorless flagship camera, alongside a number of new lens options.

The Nikon Z9 features a professional body, speedy autofocus performance, and 8K video resolution at up to 30 frames-per-second. The company says it's a well-rounded camera that's suited for both filmmakers and still photographers.

Nikon Z 9 Digital Camera

Nikon Z 9


The Nikon Z 9 is a professional-grade camera with a newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance, and high-resolution 8K video recording.

According to Nikon, the Z9 features a sensor size of 35.9 x 23.9 mm. It's based on a new 45.7-megapixel PX format sensor that features a stacked design for faster readout speeds and virtually no rolling shutter distortion. The image processor has also been upgraded to a new EXPEED 7, which contributes to fast performance throughout.

As far as battery life, the Z9 sports "the world's longest record time" of more than 2 hours when shooting at 8K UHD and 30 fps. The Nikon Z9 also features a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD and a durable body.

Alongside the new camera, Nikon has also introduced a number of new additions to its Nikkor lens lineup. That includes a new Nikkor Z super-telephoto lens that can cover a focal length from 100mm to 400mm.

The company says that the Nikon Z9 flagship camera will be available later in 2021 and will start at $5,499.95. Shoppers can preorder the Z9 at Adorama and at B&H.



6 Comments

rcfa 18 Years · 1123 comments

Sounds like the Sony Alpha α1 is superior in just about any aspect that counts…

https://m.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-a1-review

hucom2000 9 Years · 149 comments

For that money you can also go Medium format, 43 x 32 mm and 100 Mio pixels, with a Fuji GFX… 

melgross 21 Years · 33631 comments

That’s cheap. Those of us who follow this expected $6,500-7,000. Nikon is underpricing Canon and Sony here. Should be interesting.

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melgross 21 Years · 33631 comments

hucom2000 said:
For that money you can also go Medium format, 43 x 32 mm and 100 Mio pixels, with a Fuji GFX… 

Meh! Not the same thing. It’s not for the shooting the big three are selling to.

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pulseimages 9 Years · 661 comments

melgross said:
That’s cheap. Those of us who follow this expected $6,500-7,000. Nikon is underpricing Canon and Sony here. Should be interesting.

Lower resolution EVF and refresh rate compared to the R3 and A1.