The Nikon Z9 is a professional-grade camera characterized by its newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance, and high-resolution 8K video recording. Their first mirrorless flagship camera, the Z9 stands out as a camera that appeals to photographers and filmmakers working across a wide variety of applications. The core of the Z9 is the newly developed FX-format 45.7MP BSI stacked CMOS sensor.

Its stacked design offers fast readout speeds and helps to reduce rolling shutter, and the BSI design contributes to impressive clarity and minimal noise when working at higher sensitivities. At 45.7MP, it's also a high-resolution chip that benefits landscape, portraiture, and other detail-oriented genres, as well as enables recording video at resolutions up to 8K. This engine works in conjunction with the stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling. Able to buffer over 1000 raw images in a burst, meaning raw image sequences can be recorded for approximately 50 seconds continuously. AF calculations are done at a 120 fps rate to keep up with fast continuous shooting speeds. 

The speed of the sensor enables recording at up to 1/32,000 sec and the stacked structure reduces motion distortion for the accurate depiction of fast-moving subjects, like golf clubs, baseball bats, and automobiles. A shutter release sound can be added for awareness when a photo is being taken, and the volume can be adjusted to suit different working scenarios. This system is benefitted from the high-speed communication of the Z interface along with the speed of the sensor that enables AF readings to occur at up to 120 fps. This focusing system also supports working in low-light conditions with a Starlight mode that permits focusing down to -8.5 EV to greatly benefit astrophotography, concert, and other nighttime shooting applications. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.

The Z9 is Nikon's most capable video camera as well, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 8K. Using full pixel readout, UHD 8K 30p video can be recorded with continuous shooting possible for approximately 2 hours 5 minutes. Full-frame 4K recording is available, too, up to 120p for slow-motion playback. Using an 8K area, oversampled UHD 4K recording is possible at up to 30p for increased sharpness and detail. Dual CFexpress Type B memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and promote high-speed reading and writing to keep up with the fast continuous shooting and high-resolution 8K video recording. Voice memo function for recording short spoken notes while shooting.

The Nikon MH-33 Battery Charger supports a single EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c, or EN-EL18b battery. It features a USB Type-C interface and requires a USB Type-C cable and standard USB wall plug charger, both sold separately. Charging status is confirmed via LED indicator lights.

Nikon Z9 Specs