Z 9 | Mirrorless Cameras | Nikon Consumer

Full frame
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64-25600
EXPEED 7
Real-Live Viewfinder
Subject detection for
9 subject types
3D-tracking
Up to 120 fps and
Pre-Release Capture
RAW video up to 8.3K/60p
4K UHD/120p
4-axis tilting monitor
Durability down to -10°C/14°F

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Overview

Auto Capture*¹ — a brand-new feature that automatically captures subjects via pre-set shooting criteria in stills or video, enabling unattended operation, functioning together with the Z 9's AF.
Powerful AF system that detects the world's largest*² range of 9 different subject types for both stills and video while also featuring 3D-tracking.
Real-Live Viewfinder connecting photographers to every single moment in motion with no skipped frames or loss of view*³.
High-Speed Frame Capture+ up to 120 fps*⁴ for FX-format and 60 fps for DX-format, as well as Pre-Release Capture further assist in nailing the decisive moment.
World's fastest*⁵ scanning speed minimizes rolling-shutter distortion while realizing a design without need for a mechanical shutter, making massive amounts of still-photo shooting possible.
In-camera recording of 12-bit RAW up to 8.3K/60p makes it possible to produce ultra-high-resolution video with a small staff and without extra gear, which can also be oversampled for 4K UHD/60p, 50p and 30p videos.
Hi-Res Zoom allows photographers to effectively extend the telephoto range beyond the lens' potential for up to 2x, while creating amazingly sharp hi-res zoomed video in 4K by real-time cropping from 8K recording.
High-Frequency Flicker Reduction for still images is available in video recording mode.
Timecode sync among multiple cameras via Bluetooth facilitates postproduction, allowing more flexibility to use the Z 9 in a wider range of scenes.
Highly ergonomic, 4-axis vertical/horizontal tilting monitor offers diverse angles.
Solid body with robustness and drip- and dust-resistance equivalent to the D6 now functions down to -10°C/14°F.

*1 In FX format only. Restrictions may apply with lenses other than NIKKOR Z lenses.
*2As of October 28, 2021, among mirrorless cameras, based on Nikon research.
*3Smoothness of the viewfinder image will differ depending on settings such as shutter speed, etc.
*4In approx. 11-megapixel JPEG.
*5As of October 28, 2021, among mirrorless cameras incorporating an image sensor with 30 megapixels or larger, based on Nikon research.

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)

Supplied accessories

Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area)	BF-N1 Body Cap, EN-EL18d Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-33 Battery Charger, EH-7P Charging AC Adapter, DK-33 Rubber Eyecup, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, AN-DC24 Strap, UC-E24 USB Cable, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover

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