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Nikon Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera Body

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Nikon Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera Body

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Colour

Black

Camera Megapixels

45 Megapixels

Kit Type

Body Only

Max Video Resolution

7680 x 4320

Memory Card Support

CFexpress Type B

Durability

Not Specified

Wireless

Yes

HDMI Ports

1

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Features



World's best AF scene detection system.

Best-in-class 8K video resolution and internal recording.

 

World's fastest still image frame rate of 120 fps.

World's fastest scanning speed.

 

World's first truly blackout free electronic viewfinder.

First Nikon camera with 4-axis vertical and horizontal tilting monitor.

 

Subject detection from deep learning. Automatic. Simultaneous.

A breakthrough algorithm developed using deep learning enables the Z 9 to automatically detect and track the world's largest range of subjects-people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes-in stills and video with no menu changes.

 

Keeps up with the smallest, fastest subjects.

AF and AE calculations are made at 120 cycles per second with rapid, constant communication between the lens and the camera through the Z mount. Even small, erratic subjects like birds in flight are tracked with ease.

 

Enhanced Eye AF for people, pets and birds.

Eye Detection AF automatically tracks the eyes of people, dogs, cats and birds (and similar creatures) even when they're small in the frame, covered by hair, glasses or goggles, right-side up or upside down.

 

3D Tracking + Subject Detection. A new dimension of AF.

The power of Nikon's acclaimed 3D Tracking is now available with deep learning subject detection. Effortlessly lock onto fast-moving subjects and track them moving toward you, away from you and everywhere in between.

 

A groundbreaking new processing engine.

EXPEED 7. The most powerful Nikon processing engine ever. 10x faster than previous generations. Handles complex AF and AE calculations at 120 cycles per second. Separately processes dual-streamed data from the stacked image sensor. Enables next-generation features like 120 fps still shooting, 8K video recording, a blackout-free viewing experience and more.

 

Go from zero to 120 fps in the press of a shutter.

To capture moments you may never have seen before, the Z 9 captures 45.7-megapixel stills at an action-freezing 30 fps and press-ready 11-megapixel stills at an insanely fast 120 fps-all with full AF and AE performance and no blackout.

 

Keep your finger down. 1,000-image buffer capacity.

With a seemingly bottomless buffer, the Z 9 shoots continuously for more than 1,000 frames at 20 fps* as full resolution High-Efficiency RAW or JPEG (L) fine files.


*When using the recommended memory card: ProGrade Digital CFexpress™ Type B 2.0 Cobalt 1700R.

 

The fastest write speeds. Dual CFexpress Type B.

Under a newly designed latching door are two matched slots optimized for high-performance CFexpress Type B cards. The slots are independent from each other, so you can load cards with different write speeds-including XQD cards.

 

Finally, an electronic shutter you can trust.

The electronic shutter in the Z 9 achieves the world's most minimal rolling-shutter distortion, eliminating the need for a mechanical shutter. Shoot at shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 second in complete silence, with no shutter vibration and no concerns about shutter wear.

 

Silent mode. Become invisible.

When you need to be invisible, Silent Mode turns off menu sounds and VR Lock and minimizes lens drive noises. And since the Z 9 does not have a mechanical shutter, you can shoot without a shutter click-or plug in headphones so only you can hear the simulated shutter sound.*

 

Key Features for Z 9 Firmware Version 2.0:

- N-RAW Video Recording up to 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p.
- 4K/60p ProRes RAW
- Pre-Release Capture
- New Custom Wide Area AF with 20 selectable options in stills, 12 selectable options in video.
- EVF 120fps Refresh Rate Mode

RAW Video:
Evolution of video features such as RAW video internal recording in 12-bit 8.3K/60p The Z 9 is now capable of recording RAW video in two different 12-bit RAW video formats - N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ3. The new format, Nikon's proprietary N-RAW, offers recording with a file size approximately half that of ProRes RAW HQ, providing longer recording time. It supports up to 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p when shooting in the FX-based video format. Up to 4.1K/60p can be supported in the FX-based video format with ProRes RAW HQ. A Full-HD mp4 proxy file suitable for transfer and editing is generated at the same time as RAW video file generation in either format. Record a video on a compact system without an external recording device attached and achieve full-scale editing by taking advantage of rich 12-bit tonal gradation utilising video editing software4. Other new features include a variety of useful video functions, such as recording in high-resolution 4K UHD/60p oversampled from 8K.

Pre-Release Capture:
The version update introduces the Pre-Release Capture for the first time in a full-frame mirrorless camera. This new feature prevents photographers from missing decisive moments by recording for up to a second before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down during High-Speed Frame Capture+. For instance, users can capture the moment when a baseball bat hits a ball even when pressing the button all the way down after seeing the batter hit the ball while half pressing the button.

New AF modes:
Improved AF performance, including Custom Wide-Area AF with 20 options The updated firmware adds Custom Wide-Area AF, which is similar to the Custom Group-Area AF that is highly evaluated with the D6. The pattern of AF area arrangement is selectable from 20 options for stills and 12 for videos, realizing the capture of main subjects in a wide range of scenes. Since it also supports subject detection, you can nail the decisive moment with perfect focus on an athlete behind obstacles in hurdling, for example, by setting the AF area to the upper half of the frame. Also, through reassessment of the algorithm, AF stability, tracking performance, and subject detection in low-light situations have been enhanced.

Specifications

Type

Type of camera

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Lens mount

Nikon Z mount

Lens

Compatible lenses

Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)

Effective pixels

Effective pixels

45.7 million

Image sensor

Type

35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)

Total pixels

52.37 million

Dust-reduction system

Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Storage

File format

NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless compression, high efficiency★, and high efficiency options
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control system

Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, 20 Creative Picture Controls; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media

CFexpress (Type B), XQD memory cards

Dual card slots

The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG pictures, or for storage of duplicate JPEG pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards

Viewfinder

Viewfinder

1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls; high frame-rate display available

Frame coverage

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Magnification

Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)

Monitor

Monitor type

8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls

Shutter

Type

Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield

Speed

1/32000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M, bulb, time

Release

Release modes

Single frame, continuous L, continuous H, High-Speed Frame Capture+ (with Pre-Release Capture), self-timer

Approximate frame advance rate

Continuous L: Approx. 1 to 10 fps
Continuous H: Approx. 10 to 20 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C30): Approx. 30 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C60): Approx. 60 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C120): Approx. 120 fps

Exposure

Metering system

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Metering mode

Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame
Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approx. 4 mm centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted metering

Metering range (ISO 100, f/2.0, 20°C/68°F)

-3 to +17 EV

ISO sensitivity

(Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available

Active D-Lighting

Auto, Extra high 2, Extra high 1, High, Normal, Low or Off

Autofocus

Type

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Detection range (in photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, f/2.0, 20°C/68°F)

-7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view)

Focus points (in photo mode, FX format, single-point AF)

493 points

AF-area modes

Pinpoint AF, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (S, M and L), wide-area AF (S, L, C1 and C2), auto-area AF, 3D-tracking and subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only); Pinpoint AF, dynamic-area AF and 3D-tracking are available in photo mode only

VR

Camera on-board VR

5-axis image sensor shift

Lens on-board VR

Lens shift (available with VR lenses)

Flash

Flash control

TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering

Flash modes

Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, color information communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control

White balance

White balance

Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to 10000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning

Bracketing

Bracketing types

Exposure and/or flash, white balance and ADL

Movie

Metering modes

Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted

Frame size (pixels) and frame rate

7680x4320 (8K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
3840x2160 (4K UHD); 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
1920 x 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively

Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW video)

8256 x 4644; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
5392 x 3032; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
4128 x 2322; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
3840 x 2160: 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively

File format

NEV, MOV, MP4

Video compression

N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)

Audio recording format

Linear PCM (for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (for videos recorded in MP4)

Audio recording device

Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable

Exposure compensation

-3 to +3 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

M mode: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/6, 1/3 or 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit
P, S or A mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit

Other options

Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, wave-form display, red REC frame indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, and 200%), extended shutter speeds (mode M), and dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video; extended oversampling available; option to view video recording info available via i menu; Hi-Res Zoom

Interface

USB

Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended

HDMI output

Type A HDMI connector

Audio input

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)

Audio output

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Ten-pin remote terminal

Built-in; can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional accessories

Ethernet

RJ-45 connector
Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
Data rates*: 1000/100/10 Mbps with auto detect
Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTO-MDIX)
*Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard; actual rates may differ.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Available

Bluetooth

Available

Location Data

Supported GNS systems

GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)

Data acquired

Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)

Clock synchronization

Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS

Track logs

NMEA-compliant

Log interval

15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.

Max. log recording time

6, 12 or 24 hours

Log deletion

Supported

Power source

Battery

One EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a and EN-EL18 can also be used; Note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d and that the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only

Charging AC adapter

EH-7P Charging AC Adapter

AC adapter

EH-6d AC Adapter; requires EP-6a Power Connector (available separately)

Tripod socket

Tripod socket

0.635 cm; 1/4 in., ISO 1222

Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm/5.9 x 5.9 x 3.6 in.

Weight

Approx. 1340 g/2 lb. 15.3 oz with battery and two memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1160 g/2 lb. 9 oz (camera body only)

Operating environment

Operating environment

Temperature: -10 to 40°C/+14 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

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Nikon Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera Body

  • Brand: Nikon
  • MPN: VOA080AA
  • Part #: CAMNIK0009
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Features



World's best AF scene detection system.

Best-in-class 8K video resolution and internal recording.

 

World's fastest still image frame rate of 120 fps.

World's fastest scanning speed.

 

World's first truly blackout free electronic viewfinder.

First Nikon camera with 4-axis vertical and horizontal tilting monitor.

 

Subject detection from deep learning. Automatic. Simultaneous.

A breakthrough algorithm developed using deep learning enables the Z 9 to automatically detect and track the world's largest range of subjects-people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and planes-in stills and video with no menu changes.

 

Keeps up with the smallest, fastest subjects.

AF and AE calculations are made at 120 cycles per second with rapid, constant communication between the lens and the camera through the Z mount. Even small, erratic subjects like birds in flight are tracked with ease.

 

Enhanced Eye AF for people, pets and birds.

Eye Detection AF automatically tracks the eyes of people, dogs, cats and birds (and similar creatures) even when they're small in the frame, covered by hair, glasses or goggles, right-side up or upside down.

 

3D Tracking + Subject Detection. A new dimension of AF.

The power of Nikon's acclaimed 3D Tracking is now available with deep learning subject detection. Effortlessly lock onto fast-moving subjects and track them moving toward you, away from you and everywhere in between.

 

A groundbreaking new processing engine.

EXPEED 7. The most powerful Nikon processing engine ever. 10x faster than previous generations. Handles complex AF and AE calculations at 120 cycles per second. Separately processes dual-streamed data from the stacked image sensor. Enables next-generation features like 120 fps still shooting, 8K video recording, a blackout-free viewing experience and more.

 

Go from zero to 120 fps in the press of a shutter.

To capture moments you may never have seen before, the Z 9 captures 45.7-megapixel stills at an action-freezing 30 fps and press-ready 11-megapixel stills at an insanely fast 120 fps-all with full AF and AE performance and no blackout.

 

Keep your finger down. 1,000-image buffer capacity.

With a seemingly bottomless buffer, the Z 9 shoots continuously for more than 1,000 frames at 20 fps* as full resolution High-Efficiency RAW or JPEG (L) fine files.


*When using the recommended memory card: ProGrade Digital CFexpress™ Type B 2.0 Cobalt 1700R.

 

The fastest write speeds. Dual CFexpress Type B.

Under a newly designed latching door are two matched slots optimized for high-performance CFexpress Type B cards. The slots are independent from each other, so you can load cards with different write speeds-including XQD cards.

 

Finally, an electronic shutter you can trust.

The electronic shutter in the Z 9 achieves the world's most minimal rolling-shutter distortion, eliminating the need for a mechanical shutter. Shoot at shutter speeds up to 1/32,000 second in complete silence, with no shutter vibration and no concerns about shutter wear.

 

Silent mode. Become invisible.

When you need to be invisible, Silent Mode turns off menu sounds and VR Lock and minimizes lens drive noises. And since the Z 9 does not have a mechanical shutter, you can shoot without a shutter click-or plug in headphones so only you can hear the simulated shutter sound.*

 

Key Features for Z 9 Firmware Version 2.0:

- N-RAW Video Recording up to 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p.
- 4K/60p ProRes RAW
- Pre-Release Capture
- New Custom Wide Area AF with 20 selectable options in stills, 12 selectable options in video.
- EVF 120fps Refresh Rate Mode

RAW Video:
Evolution of video features such as RAW video internal recording in 12-bit 8.3K/60p The Z 9 is now capable of recording RAW video in two different 12-bit RAW video formats - N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ3. The new format, Nikon's proprietary N-RAW, offers recording with a file size approximately half that of ProRes RAW HQ, providing longer recording time. It supports up to 8.3K/60p and 4.1K/120p when shooting in the FX-based video format. Up to 4.1K/60p can be supported in the FX-based video format with ProRes RAW HQ. A Full-HD mp4 proxy file suitable for transfer and editing is generated at the same time as RAW video file generation in either format. Record a video on a compact system without an external recording device attached and achieve full-scale editing by taking advantage of rich 12-bit tonal gradation utilising video editing software4. Other new features include a variety of useful video functions, such as recording in high-resolution 4K UHD/60p oversampled from 8K.

Pre-Release Capture:
The version update introduces the Pre-Release Capture for the first time in a full-frame mirrorless camera. This new feature prevents photographers from missing decisive moments by recording for up to a second before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down during High-Speed Frame Capture+. For instance, users can capture the moment when a baseball bat hits a ball even when pressing the button all the way down after seeing the batter hit the ball while half pressing the button.

New AF modes:
Improved AF performance, including Custom Wide-Area AF with 20 options The updated firmware adds Custom Wide-Area AF, which is similar to the Custom Group-Area AF that is highly evaluated with the D6. The pattern of AF area arrangement is selectable from 20 options for stills and 12 for videos, realizing the capture of main subjects in a wide range of scenes. Since it also supports subject detection, you can nail the decisive moment with perfect focus on an athlete behind obstacles in hurdling, for example, by setting the AF area to the upper half of the frame. Also, through reassessment of the algorithm, AF stability, tracking performance, and subject detection in low-light situations have been enhanced.

Specifications

Type

Type of camera

Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses

Lens mount

Nikon Z mount

Lens

Compatible lenses

Z mount NIKKOR lenses
F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply)

Effective pixels

Effective pixels

45.7 million

Image sensor

Type

35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)

Total pixels

52.37 million

Dust-reduction system

Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)

Storage

File format

NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless compression, high efficiency★, and high efficiency options
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control system

Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, 20 Creative Picture Controls; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media

CFexpress (Type B), XQD memory cards

Dual card slots

The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG pictures, or for storage of duplicate JPEG pictures at different sizes and image qualities; pictures can be copied between cards

Viewfinder

Viewfinder

1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 18-level manual brightness controls; high frame-rate display available

Frame coverage

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

Magnification

Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)

Monitor

Monitor type

8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls

Shutter

Type

Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield

Speed

1/32000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M, bulb, time

Release

Release modes

Single frame, continuous L, continuous H, High-Speed Frame Capture+ (with Pre-Release Capture), self-timer

Approximate frame advance rate

Continuous L: Approx. 1 to 10 fps
Continuous H: Approx. 10 to 20 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C30): Approx. 30 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C60): Approx. 60 fps
High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C120): Approx. 120 fps

Exposure

Metering system

TTL metering using camera image sensor

Metering mode

Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame
Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approx. 4 mm centered on selected focus point
Highlight-weighted metering

Metering range (ISO 100, f/2.0, 20°C/68°F)

-3 to +17 EV

ISO sensitivity

(Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available

Active D-Lighting

Auto, Extra high 2, Extra high 1, High, Normal, Low or Off

Autofocus

Type

Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

Detection range (in photo mode, AF-S, ISO 100, f/2.0, 20°C/68°F)

-7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view)

Focus points (in photo mode, FX format, single-point AF)

493 points

AF-area modes

Pinpoint AF, single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (S, M and L), wide-area AF (S, L, C1 and C2), auto-area AF, 3D-tracking and subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only); Pinpoint AF, dynamic-area AF and 3D-tracking are available in photo mode only

VR

Camera on-board VR

5-axis image sensor shift

Lens on-board VR

Lens shift (available with VR lenses)

Flash

Flash control

TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering

Flash modes

Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, color information communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control

White balance

White balance

Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 to 10000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning

Bracketing

Bracketing types

Exposure and/or flash, white balance and ADL

Movie

Metering modes

Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted

Frame size (pixels) and frame rate

7680x4320 (8K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
3840x2160 (4K UHD); 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
1920 x 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively

Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW video)

8256 x 4644; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
5392 x 3032; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
4128 x 2322; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
3840 x 2160: 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively

File format

NEV, MOV, MP4

Video compression

N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)

Audio recording format

Linear PCM (for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format) or AAC (for videos recorded in MP4)

Audio recording device

Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable

Exposure compensation

-3 to +3 EV in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

M mode: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/6, 1/3 or 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit
P, S or A mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit

Other options

Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes, N-Log and HDR (HLG) video, wave-form display, red REC frame indicator, video recording display zoom (50%, 100%, and 200%), extended shutter speeds (mode M), and dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video; extended oversampling available; option to view video recording info available via i menu; Hi-Res Zoom

Interface

USB

Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended

HDMI output

Type A HDMI connector

Audio input

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)

Audio output

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Ten-pin remote terminal

Built-in; can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional accessories

Ethernet

RJ-45 connector
Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
Data rates*: 1000/100/10 Mbps with auto detect
Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTO-MDIX)
*Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard; actual rates may differ.

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Available

Bluetooth

Available

Location Data

Supported GNS systems

GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)

Data acquired

Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)

Clock synchronization

Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS

Track logs

NMEA-compliant

Log interval

15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.

Max. log recording time

6, 12 or 24 hours

Log deletion

Supported

Power source

Battery

One EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a and EN-EL18 can also be used; Note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d and that the EH-7P Charging AC Adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only

Charging AC adapter

EH-7P Charging AC Adapter

AC adapter

EH-6d AC Adapter; requires EP-6a Power Connector (available separately)

Tripod socket

Tripod socket

0.635 cm; 1/4 in., ISO 1222

Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 149 x 149.5 x 90.5 mm/5.9 x 5.9 x 3.6 in.

Weight

Approx. 1340 g/2 lb. 15.3 oz with battery and two memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1160 g/2 lb. 9 oz (camera body only)

Operating environment

Operating environment

Temperature: -10 to 40°C/+14 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)

Date Created: 00:26, 11-04-2026
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/CAMNIK0009/Nikon-Z9-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-Body