Nikon is proud to announce the development of theZ 9, the first flagship model for the mirrorlessZ mount. Bringing together the most exceptional groundbreaking technologies, theZ 9delivers the best still and video performance in Nikon’s history. Highlighting our commitment to the professionals behind the lens, theZ 9is designed to help you create the most compelling images.
Specifications
Type
Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount
Nikon Z Mount
Image Sensor
Effective Pixels
45.7 Million
Sensor Size
35.9mm x 23.9mm
Image Sensor Type
Stacked CMOS Sensor
Image Sensor Format
FX
Total Pixels
52.37 Million
Dust Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
Image Area
FX-format (L)8,256 x 5,504 (M)6,192 x 4,128 (S)4,128 x 2,752 DX-format (L)5,408 x 3,600 (M)4,048 x 2,696 (S)2,704 x 1,800 1:1 (24 x 24) (L)5,504 x 5,504 (M)4,128 x 4,128 (S)2,752 x 2,752 16:9 (36 x 20) (L)8,256 x 4,640 (M)6,192 x 3,480 (S)4,128 x 2,320
File Format Still Images
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 NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression
Storage Media
CFexpress (Type B) XQD Type Memory
File System
DCF 2.0 Exif 2.32
Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 16- level manual brightness controls
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx.100% horizontal 100% vertical
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
−4 – +3 m−1
Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Shutter Type
Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield
Shutter Speed
1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200
Flash Sync Speed
Up to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
20 frames per second
Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering Range
-3 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
Picture Control
Auto Flat Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard Vivid Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon) Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls
Multiple Exposure
Yes Add Average Lighten Darken
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 64–25600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 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
Can be selected from: Auto High Normal Low Off Extra high 2 Extra high 1
Active D-Lighting Bracketing
Yes
Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Detection Range
-6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view (Measured in photo mode at ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, at a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus Point
493 (single-point AF)
AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint Single-Point Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only 3D-tracking available in video mode only
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift
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 Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
Accessory Shoe
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
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
Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning Shade
8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 30p (progressive) 8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 25p 8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 24p 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 60 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 50 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps 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
Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
Movie ISO
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 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 Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit
Movie Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off
Time Code
Yes
Movie Log Gamma Output
Logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output with View Assist (HDMI output only)
Movie e-VR
Yes
Movie HDMI Output
Yes
Movie Focus Peaking
Yes
Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
Yes
Time-Lapse Movie
Yes
AF for Movie
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size
3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution
2100 k dots
Monitor Type
Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Location Data Display Movie Playback Photo Information Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Voice memo input and playback IPTC information embedding and display
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Interface
USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Type A HDMI connector 10 pin remote terminal: Built-in
Ethernet
RJ-45 connector Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) Data rates *: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTOMDIX) * Maximum logical data rates according to IEEEstandard; actual rates may differ
Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 8.4 dBm Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band 6.0 dBm (Georgia) Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 9.0 dBm (other countries) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Smart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridge
Bluetooth
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP) Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm
GPS
Via the SnapBridge app Built-in
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.
Maximum Log Recording Time
6, 12, or 24 hours
Log Deletion
Supported
Supported Languages
English
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a,and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d.
Battery Life (shots per charge)
[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 700 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 770 shots [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 5310 shots Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes
AC Adapter
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only.
Battery Charger
MH-33 Battery Charger
Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.9 in.(149 mm) x 5.9 in.(149.5 mm) x 3.6 in.(90.5 mm)
Approx. Weight
47.3 oz.(1340 g)
Operating Environment
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation) Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F)
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.