Nikon Z9

The Nikon Z 9 is a full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on October 28, 2021.

The Z 9 has the same 45.7 MP resolution as the Z 7 and Z 7II cameras, but uses a much faster stacked CMOS sensor which improves autofocus and continuous shooting performance. The continuous shooting capabilities of the Z 9 significantly exceed those of Nikon's previous Nikon D6 while providing more than double the resolution. The Z 9 is the first Nikon Z camera to support 8K video, which can be recorded internally at 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW.

The Z 9 is the first flagship full-frame camera without a mechanical shutter.

The Z 9 won Camera Grand Prix 2022 Camera of the Year and Readers Award.

In January of 2024, Nikon revealed that NASA launched 13 unmodified Nikon Z9 cameras to the International Space Station (ISS) via the 20th Northrop Grumman commercial resupply services mission. On February 29, 2024, NASA revealed a signed agreement between them and Nikon to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) as the first handheld camera to be used on the Moon, for use beginning with the Artemis III mission. The resulting design consists of a modified Z9 camera with thermal shielding, custom grip with modified buttons, modified electrical components to minimize issues caused by radiation.

The new Nikon Z9 will replace the aging high-end Nikon D5 and D6 DSLRs on board the ISS. Nikon Corporation and NASA shared a long history together being the camera brand that continuously supplies the agency with modified cameras since the 1970s.

Features

 * "Synchro VR" where both in-body and in-lens image stabilization can stabilize the same axes.
 * Burst lengths of over 1000 shots (previous Nikon cameras were limited to at most 200 shots per burst).
 * Internal 10-bit video recording in H.264, H.265 and ProRes 422 HQ (also supports HLG and Nikon N-Log).
 * Internal 12-bit raw video recording using ProRes RAW HQ (up to 4.1K at 60 fps) and Nikon N-RAW (up to 8.3K at 60 fps).
 * Video recording length limit extended from 30 minutes to 2 hours and 5 minutes.
 * Dedicated "sensor shield" to protect the sensor from dust and dirt when the camera is off or the lens taken off.
 * VR lock to reduce sensor shock during standby.
 * 10-pin remote and flash sync connectors.
 * Built-in GPS, GLONASS and QZSS receiver for geotagging.
 * Allows switching between linear and non-linear focus throw in manual focus with some lenses.
 * "Dual-Stream Technology" providing separate paths for capturing images and updating the viewfinder, which eliminates viewfinder blackout and reduces viewfinder lag.