Nikon launches Z9 with breakthrough features

Nikon Middle East FZE has unveiled Z9, the full-frame (Nikon FX-format) Z series mirrorless camera with breakthrough features that are firsts for both in the mirrorless category and in Nikon.

Z9 users will be among the first to enjoy shooting with stunning 8k in-camera recording for up to 125 minutes for making it the most practical camera for location shoots, says the company.

“There’s nothing quite like the Z9. Whether it is immortalising high-speed races, fleeting wildlife moments or avant-garde fashion shows, both professionals and experienced hobbyists alike are unstoppable in their pursuit of capturing every best moment,” said Narendra Menon, Managing Director of Nikon Middle East FZE.

“The flagship Z series mirrorless camera was developed to empower users with ground-breaking capabilities, while ensuring smooth operations with state-of-the-art ergonomics, to deliver utmost efficiency and reliability,” added Menon.

Enhancing user capability, the introduction of the Z9 allows professionals to capture stills and videos with ease. Nikon’s first 4-axis vertical and horizonal tilting monitor and integrated vertical grip will have users capturing the best moments in comfort, even under the harshest conditions.

With an advanced algorithm that utilises the newly developed deep learning technology, transcend expectations with the powerful performance of the Z9 that delivers reportedly the world’s largest variety of simultaneous subject detection of people, animals, and vehicles; tracking a total of nine subjects simultaneously in both stills and videos, without the need to toggle back and forth to switch settings. When the auto mode is selected, the algorithm automatically selects main subjects with comprehensive consideration of information such as subject size, position, defocus, and more.

Introducing 3D-tracking for still image shooting, this first-time feature in Nikon mirrorless cameras allows users to seamlessly capture the spilt-second moments, from the fastest sprinters to race cars and effectively keep tracking them. Additionally, with the high-speed processing from the new expeed 7, which also enhances subject detection performance, even documenting fleeting audience expressions can now be a breeze.

Bringing a solution with higher resolution, the Z9 offers in-camera video recording in high-quality 8k30p and 4k/30p/60p/120p. The ability to extract high-resolution stills from 8k videos as well as the decisive moments in 120p after video shooting for enhanced shooting efficiency put forward cutting-edge quality in photos and videos.
Users can also choose to record in 4k with a wide range of frame size/frame rate from 24p to 120p available in multiple formats, even when recording in slow motion.

The Z9 is well-equipped with various connection options to meet the demand and need for quicker, smoother image transfer workflow. This includes the in-camera wi-fi that hastens workflows with direct image transfers without the wireless transmitter wt-6. In addition, the high-performance image-processing engine expeed 7 allows fast communication speed with both wired and wireless LAN , and the network tab in the menu enables users to manage items related to connection options into one tab for speedier setting changes.