Nikon is proud to announce the first flagship model for the mirrorless Z mount, Z9. Bringing together the most exceptional groundbreaking technologies, the Z 9 delivers the best still and video performance in Nikon’s history. Highlighting Nikon’s commitment to the professionals behind the lens, the Z 9 is designed to help you create the most compelling images.
Featuring a 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor, a new EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, 8K video with extended recording limits, and the complete elimination of a mechanical shutter.
- 45.7MP FX-Format Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 7 Image Processor
- 493-Point Phase-Detection AF with Intelligent Subject Detection
- 20 fps Shooting in Raw, 30 fps Shooting in JPEG, 120 fps Shooting at 11MP
- Up to 8K30p and 4K120p Video Recording
- Internal 10-Bit Recording, ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 Support
- New High-Efficiency Raw File Format
- Blackout-Free EVF and Four-Axis Tilting LCD Touchscreen
- Integrated Vertical Grip, Dual CFexpress Type B Card Slots
- Built-In 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS
Nikon Z 9 Behind the Scenes With Joe McNally
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.
4K/30p from oversampled 8K.
Record dense 10-bit 4K UHD footage in-camera with full pixel readout from the Z 9’s outstanding sensor at 24, 25, 30p as ProRes 422 HQ or H.265 video. Or create dramatic 4K UHD slow motion sequences up to 120p. A 2.3x crop format with full pixel readout is available for getting closer to your subject without changing lenses.
A firmware update is already scheduled for the Z 9, in 2022, bringing a wealth of improved capabilities to the video system of the camera. This free update will allow the Z 9 to record at resolutions greater than 8K and greater than 4K and will add 12-bit raw recording in Nikon’s own N-RAW format, as well as ProRes RAW HQ. N-RAW will support recording at up to 8K 60p using full pixel readout and ProRes RAW will support recording at up to 4K 60p.
