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Nikon

Z9 II

Name: Z9 II
Brand: Nikon

around $5499

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314 Pros

71%
22 reviews (4h 16m)

130 Cons

The Nikon Z9 II is a powerhouse mirrorless camera designed for professionals, particularly in sports, wildlife, and video production. Its standout feature is the blackout-free electronic viewfinder, delivering an uninterrupted shooting experience. The robust build quality and weather sealing ensure durability in demanding conditions. Unmatched s...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

77%

58 vs 17

Video Capabilities

78%

52 vs 15

Image Quality

68%

41 vs 19

Build Quality and Design

78%

42 vs 12

Autofocus Performance

75%

79 vs 26

Connectivity and Features

Reviewer verdict

Across 22 YouTube reviews, the Nikon Z9 II earns a Summa score of 3.8/5, ranking #36 among Mirrorless Cameras. Reviewers most often praise its connectivity and features, video capabilities, image quality, while the most common criticisms concern connectivity and features, build quality and design.

The Z9 II is widely praised for its cutting-edge connectivity and feature set, with many reviewers (64 mentions) highlighting dual CFexpress Type B slots, powerful dual XPEED processors, stacked/global-shutter sensor options, extremely fast readout and high burst speeds, and expanded firmware-driven features such as high-frame-rate viewfinder modes and in-camera tools. Reviewers also frequently commend its video capabilities (45 mentions), noting reliable 8K and high-frame-rate recording, extensive codecs and internal raw/proxy workflows, and improved thermal/heat management for long takes. Image quality and stabilization earn strong positive consensus (44 mentions), with many noting beautiful files, excellent color and low-light performance, while autofocus performance (33 mentions) is repeatedly praised for advanced AI-driven tracking and robust subject acquisition. Build quality and professional ergonomics (29 mentions), long battery life, and perceived value for pros round out the commonly lauded strengths across most reviewers.

Criticisms cluster around practical workflow and usability issues, primarily connectivity and format support (26 mentions) — reviewers report heavy reliance on very fast CFexpress cards, limited cross‑software raw support, large file sizes, and some platform/import incompatibilities. Build and design gripes (19 mentions) include the awkward non‑fully‑articulating screen and stiff port/card covers that affect handling and vlogging use, while video-centered complaints (17 mentions) note lack of dual internal video backup, large 8K file storage demands, and some feature limitations for certain frame rates or LUT previews. Reviewers also raise usability complexity (16 mentions) with a steep menu learning curve and fiddly controls, and a minority point to autofocus or high‑ISO image nuances and the camera’s weight/size impacting portability.

Analysis based on 22 YouTube reviews (4h 16m of video) with 314 pros and 130 cons extracted.

Pros (314)

Connectivity and Features (79)

this is fully integrated right into Lightroom that's absolutely amazing I'm honestly pretty Blown Away ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 15:19
rumored xeed 8 processor smarter autofocus and enhanced video capabilities ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 6:07
0.4 millisecond readout speed ▶ Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? @ 1:27
with this fast card absolutely no buffer writing delays ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 3:06
major upgrade the X Speed 8 processor ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 0:23
upgraded connectivity such as faster Wireless options and dual cfx press type B card slots May enhance file transfers and storage efficiency ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 4:16
they're also adding content credentials which can help validate that your raw file is not AI generated or something see things like media companies you know ESPN or CNN can use this to verify that a picture has not been faked since it was taken with the camera ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! @ 6:23
enhanced buffer depth will allow you to capture more shots in Rapid succession ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:36
CFexpress Type B enabling recording speeds and settings usually only available with external recorders ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 4:32
switching between traditional rolling shutter for maximum dynamic range and global shutter for distortion-free action shots and high flash sync speeds ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 2:34
a new feature alerts you to the existence of new firmware and installs the update without needing to access a computer ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 13:39
dual processor system ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:52
impressive flash sync speed 1 by 2,000th of a second ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 4:56
lots to like about the HDMI output capability ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 12:02
Nikon didn't stop with the release of the z9 since its release they have been rolling out firmware updates that while back in April added 8K internal recording and have increased auto focus speeds ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 9:45
Minimum 40 fps continuous shooting in full 14-bit RAW, 240 fps full resolution JPEG burst mode, RAW pre-capture, advanced autofocus algorithms, pixel shift capabilities borrowed from the Z8 ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 2:48
overall responsiveness, snappier buffer clearing, zero lag ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:20
because of the Stacked sensor I don't have to deal with any rolling shutter or wobbles in the images something that we're used to seeing from other brands ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:57
no downsides to electronic shutter only: very capable, very fast, flashlight speed of about 1/200th of a second so can take photos with flash photography, rolling shutter is quite well controlled ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 2:20
burst shooting: 20 frames per second raw or 30 frames per second jpeg or even 120 frames per second if you shoot 11 megapixel jpegs, buffer ranges from about 30 to 150 plus shots maxing out at about a thousand plus shots when using some of the high efficiency compression settings ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 3:57
eliminate rolling shutter effects ▶ Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? @ 1:39
two safe Express type B card slots and a decent sized battery ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 0:59
20 frames per second raw shooting which is great ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 4:47
flash sync at 1/12000th of a second ▶ Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? @ 2:43
upgraded EVF from the Z63, that crystal clear 576K dot resolution ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:40
the Z9 has built-in GPS, it's not dependent on your phone, recording location logs and setting time ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 12:53
Nikon's raw format works in DaVinci Resolve, unlike ProRes Raw ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 1:33
highresolution EVF for crystal clear previews ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 3:19
the free NX Studio desktop app can also apply all of the Nikon picture control settings using your computer ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 12:45
the powered mic port is an interesting um interesting addition too so being able to potentially power up a larger microphone with this is quite cool ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 14:09
Mirror overlays and tools on external display without blackouts or issues. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 3:28
The HDMI also does support being able to Output raw over HDMI ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 2:01
lightning fast readout speed of 4 milliseconds ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:38
hybrid global shutter system ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 2:20
built-in gps which is a really nice addition for nikon you've also got wi-fi and bluetooth 2. so this is very well set out very ergonomic and very easy to use even if you're new to nikon's systems ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 3:35
one of the features that was actually added through the 2.0 firmware is basically pre-roll shooting ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 5:14
flash sync speeds could reach up to an Incredible 1/1000th of a second ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:58
more ports you can shake a stick at usbc with power delivery hdmi which is full size microphone in that's powered and if you need to power a higher powered microphone that's great obviously headphone slot and also a full lan port as well ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 3:17
if you're willing to drop down to jpeg you can shoot 30 frames per second at full resolution or if you're willing to go down to 11 megapixels in jpeg it will shoot 120 frames per second which is fantastic ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 5:02
CF Express type B card slots. CF Express type B cards are just technically better than SD cards they can write much faster and they can actually handle more demand ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 7:59
voice memo functions and faster data transfer capabilities ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:11
new sensor or significant upgrade to the existing one ▶ Nikon Z9 Mark II LEAKED - Game Changing Features Revealed? @ 1:35
continuous shooting at up to 12 20 frames per second ensuring that photographers never miss a critical moment ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 2:54
Nikon's dual e speed 7 processors might allow for up to 120 frames per second shooting with full autofocus and auto exposure tracking ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:47
doesn't have a mechanical shutter has a really great sensor guard ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 15:50
powerful processors (X7 and X8) providing faster continuous shooting speeds, improved video recording capabilities, and enhanced image processing ▶ Nikon Z9 II - SHOCKS The Photography World With Insane Leaks @ 3:57
eliminate rolling shutter Distortion entirely ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:32
improved 5 GHz Wi-Fi better Bluetooth in built-in GPS ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 5:40
has two not just one but two CF Express type B cards ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 7:32
New photo functionalities like pre-shutter release image capture, customizable wide-area AF box, in-camera multi-photo overlay blending, low-light AF improvements, and timer for bulb mode. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 4:24
dual xped 8 processors offering faster performance and improved power efficiency ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 2:55
9.44 million dot electronic viewfinder ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 4:15
enhanced deep learning AI system ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:05
firmware version 2.0…you could almost do a field tested review just on that update it was seriously huge…updated to do 8k internal…doing with the firmware update 8.3 k 60p raw internal to the cards…a whole bunch of different upgrades for video…new display options for stills…pre-release capture up to 120 shots customizable focus area modes 120 frames per second viewfinder refresh rate in camera motion blur and more ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 9:00
new fullframe stacked CMOS sensor with a resolution between 50 and 60 megapixels ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 2:32
gives you pretty much all the functionality you could probably want ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 13:17
global shutter ▶ Nikon Z9 II - SHOCKS The Photography World With Insane Leaks @ 1:27
global shutter captures the entire image at once virtually eliminating motion artifacts ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 1:07
Cutting Edge technology such as the potential Global shutter ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 4:34
enhanced flash synchronization speeds up to 1/1280000th of a second ▶ Nikon Z9 II - SHOCKS The Photography World With Insane Leaks @ 2:44
powered by dual xpeed 7 processors with Whispers of Nikon testing its next Generation xpeed 8 processors for enhanced performance ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 2:42
improve the z9 Mark I's Wireless connectivity making it faster and more reliable ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:56
dual CF Express card slots ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:06
120fps viewfinder mode ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 4:56
9.44 million dot electronic viewfinder with a 240 HZ refresh rate ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 4:11
dual CF Express type B slots ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 5:07
inclusion of a global shutter ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 1:22
global shutter captures the entire frame at once this eliminates the Distortion often seen when photographing fast-moving subjects a phenomenon known as the jell effect ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 1:32
8K60 raw edits smoothly in DaVinci Resolve Studio using a GPU. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 5:47
20.4 megapixel sensor with a remarkably fast readout speed of 0.4 milliseconds ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 0:52
dual xspeed 7 processors ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 1:42
quicker image processing seamless handling of complex autofocus task and longer shooting sessions without the worry of overheating or battery drain ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 3:02
impressive flash synchronization capabilities potentially achieving a flash sync speed of 1x 2,000 of a second ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 3:20
Free firmware update. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 10:38
impressive flash synchronization speed of 1 by 2,000th of a second ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 1:25
X speeded 8 processor. This isn't just a minor bump, it's a serious power surge ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 0:40
stacked cmos sensor takes cf express cards which have the potential of being incredibly fast ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 1:43
Continuous shooting. Rumors are hinting at speeds that'll make your head spin. Potentially eclipsing the Z9's already insane 20 fps raw burst. ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:03
no mechanical shutter ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 1:21

Video Capabilities (58)

improved heat management addressing overheating concerns during extended 8K video recording sessions ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 2:47
enhanced video capabilities may include 12K video recording ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 3:40
You can also shoot in prores raw 10 bit up to 5K 30 frames per second that puts other Flagship specs from Sony's A1 or Canon's R5 to shame. ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:10
higher video quality with potential support for 12K recording or 8K at 60 Fram per second ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 2:59
record 8K video at 30 frames per second ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 1:18
enhanced video capabilities ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 0:35
higher frame rates such as 60 FPS or even 120 FPS making slow motion and high quality footage more accessible ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 3:47
The Nikon z9 can shoot 12-bit 8K 60 frames per second or 4K 120 frames per second in nraw which is Nikon's raw video format ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:02
precise motion capture ▶ Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? @ 1:42
happy with the results of the handheld shooting that I did using the Z9 stabilization ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 10:25
we now have n raw which is nikon's own raw video file format and it delivers up to 8.3 k footage uh at 60 frames per second which is somewhat mind-blowing uh recorded internally to cf express cards ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 11:30
i still think the 10-bit footage that comes out of this is absolutely fantastic ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 13:06
a full-sized hdmi port with cable clamps, mic in, headphone out, three codecs: Apple's ProRes at 10 bit, the new high efficiency h.265 at 8 or 10 bit and the older h.264 at 8. Resolution is up to 8k 7680 by 4320 pixels that's 33 megapixels the equivalent of four 4k images, frame rates up to 120 ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 4:39
no crops as we went through and that 24 and 30 frame options are available in all settings ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 7:41
it's a really enjoyable camera to use as a video camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 14:07
can shoot at up to a staggering 8K at up to 60 frames per second and that is in in raw ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 1:32
The 8K footage from the z9 is crisp clear ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:34
the amount of codex I have access to internally ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 1:41
the z9s have never overheated on us ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 3:01
A modular cinema focused design, advanced codecs for professional post-prouction, and even content credentials for image authentication ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 2:03
record in 4.1K full frame raw up to 120 frames per second, internally or externally with ProRes Raw. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 1:17
No overheating issues in indoor studio environment with 8K60 raw or 4K60 oversampled. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 2:05
having access to all these codecs internally eliminated my need to have an external recorder ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 1:50
RED's raw video capabilities, potentially delivering dynamic range and color science that will rival dedicated cinema cameras ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:56
Added overheating sensitivity toggle to expand threshold for overheating. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 2:12
shines it goes all the way from 4K 30 to 8K 60 and all that with internal prores recording and no overheating so this is absolutely fantastic and the footage I'm getting out of the camera looks beautiful with great details and fantastic colors ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 1:58
will give you prores internal in 422 at up to 4K including 4K raw with Pro res raw and again that's all recorded internally ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 1:46
I don't know if it's the size and the heat dissipation that they have in a small rig cage on 110° day in middle of Dallas Texas with nothing but concrete around this thing 4K 60 just kept going it has never once even thought about overheating on us ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 3:05
impressive video shooter: ability to shoot 8k 30 frames per second, not a gimmick, can shoot 8k for long periods of time without worrying about record limits or overheating, firmware update coming later this year that allows 8k 60 frames per second among other features, can also shoot 4k at up to 120 frames per second, 4k 30 or below is shot in 8k and down sampled which gives you a very high amount of detail, internal 10 bit recording and even the option to record prores 422 hq which is extremely convenient, can shoot end log internally, no video record limit ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 4:21
record raw internally to the CFexpress card up to 8K at 60 frames per second. Full frame, with no limitations or gimmicks. Files are actually a little higher resolution than 8K, they're 8256x4644 ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 0:47
Normal compression is about half the size with no noticeable loss in detail ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 1:15
Toggle switch to enable oversampled 4K60, improving image quality. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 1:52
Added resizable waveform monitor that is accurate and easy to read. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 3:23
the other options you now have is 12-bit prores raw ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 12:29
you can actually shoot over sampled 4k 4k60 which is what i absolutely recommend you do ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 14:31
you can have a waveform come up on the camera display or a histogram ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 14:40
capture everything in in log which is Nikon's own log proprietary format you do get a lot of range in post ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 3:48
full HD at 240 FPS ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:42
dual processors could ensure better heat management enabling longer recording times without overheating ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:45
can also shoot in 8k and h.265 add up to 30 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 1:41
new codecs and higher bit rates ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:39
phenomenal video camera and on its own in a box in a void it might be the best camera out in that six thousand dollar price point ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 13:44
total overkill to be honest in those kind of situations the camera handles everything that i was throwing at it including doing back to back hours long 8k and 4k 120 files ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 3:36
quite amazing that a camera this size…relatively small to be able to do 8k and not have the camera constantly overheating or even at all even when you're in blistering temperatures tropical climates in the sun ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 3:48
8K video recording ▶ Nikon Z9 II - SHOCKS The Photography World With Insane Leaks @ 4:43
internal 8K 60 frames per second raw recording is reportedly on the table potentially paired with improved thermal management to eliminate overheating issues ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 3:41
Converting to ARRI Log C can avoid harshness from Nikon's LUT and improve shadow detail. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 8:44
8k video capability blew me away it's so helpful when you're filming alone i'm able to frame up wider know that wherever i go in the frame that autofocus is going to stay with me and then i can still get 4k crops basically anywhere ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 2:14
can not only record in raw to those cards but at the same time it can also record a 1080p proxy ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 8:15
New video capabilities ▶ Nikon Z9 Mark II LEAKED - Game Changing Features Revealed? @ 1:21
8K 60p Ro recording ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:30
Developed raw N-Log matches H.265/ProRes N-Log in color, highlight clipping, and exposure. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 8:02
Converting to other Log gammas works well. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 8:40
Lower resolution MP4 proxy file for each recording ensures good editing performance even with older hardware. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 5:42
videographers can look forward to 8K raw recording at 60p positioning the z92 as a hybrid Powerhouse for both Stills and video ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 3:06
4K 240 frames per second slow motion feature ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 4:00
Accurate waveform, matching zebras and showing clipping. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 8:12
Video. Expect higher resolutions, smoother frame rates, and 8K recording ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:10

Image Quality (52)

the files are really beautiful ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 7:58
really beautiful skin tones ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 8:42
rumored a 45 megapixel sensor ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 1:52
that is just insane ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 17:09
the skin tones overall from the sensor are just undeniably stunning ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 9:07
it's insanely sharp ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 12:11
this lens and body are insanely accurate autofocus with insanely sharp rendering ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 13:33
that's way better ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 15:48
I will confidently say that the colors on this sensor if they're not exactly the same they very much remind me of my absolute favorite colors ever in a camera sensor which were from the Nikon D5 DSLR ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 7:07
insane sharpness ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 13:14
I think I would never be able to tell this was denoised ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 15:26
it's going to let you push and pull these files way more than you could ever really need ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 16:21
totally different camera with a totally different sensor very different processor ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 11:49
when properly exposed blacks are deep and sharp colors are true to life and the detail level is simply unreal ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 4:16
I immediately find that processing for skin tones any skin tone just came really naturally and easily it just had this X Factor that I is undeniable ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 7:23
there's like very little to no noise at all in the darkest part of the image ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 16:12
z7 it already has 40 some megapixels ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 11:44
impressive amount of room for Recovery in the highlights regardless of iso ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 3:54
insanely sharp ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 12:57
that is insanely clean for 32 000 ISO ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 14:01
higher resolution stacked CMOS sensor providing more detail without compromising speed and efficiency ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 3:30
loved about Nikon is the color science ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 2:03
The z9 has a new full-frame 45.7 megapixel stacked CMOS sensor that thanks to a new x-speed 7 image processor can shoot Raw photos at 20 frames per second for well over a thousand frames assuming you're using a fast enough card. ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 2:43
fantastic looking final images even when taken at high isos ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:52
20.4 megapixel sensor ▶ Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? @ 1:13
you can takes incredible images at very low shutter speeds even handheld as long as your subject is not moving ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 1:31
The files have great colors fantastic detail ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:34
the colors and the dynamic range I get out of this sensor are exactly what I need in order to color grade a film how I would like the colors feel more natural nothing feels as crushed or leaning towards one Hue more than the other ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 2:15
incredible image stabilization, it's by far the best of any brand ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 1:25
very impressed how the z9 performed even in relatively low light with high ice hole ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 4:52
45 megapixel backside illuminated stacked full-frame sensor, capturing quite a lot of detail in photos, picture quality is very good ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 2:00
great dynamic range ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 3:55
they clean up very well in DX or pure Row 3 or the new Adobe noise reduction feature ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:43
inbody vibration reduction which will pair with the vibration reduction on the zed series lenses ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 2:33
45 megapixel stacked BSI sensor it delivers fantastic photos with great details and super smooth nice looking video files with no overheating ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 0:48
in terms of still performance it impresses across the board ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 4:42
20.4 megap Global shutter sensor ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:25
inbody image stabilization boost possibly reaching seven or even eight stops of correction ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:19
has a beautiful image ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 3:42
Exposure slider in post compensates for ISO changes, matching in-camera results. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 6:53
Advanced noise reduction algorithms for Stellar lowlight performance ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:25
reduced megapixel count enables faster readout speeds and improved lowlight performance ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 2:16
Raw allows flexibility in gamma and workflow choices. Option to set gamma to Linear in post and transform into other gammas like ARRI Log C or V-Log. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 8:24
image quality…as good as any high-res camera nikon has ever made…class leaders in terms of image quality…similar resolution to the d850 ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 9:51
Enhanced low light performance ▶ Nikon Z9 Mark II LEAKED - Game Changing Features Revealed? @ 1:14
Imagine capturing intricate Textures in a sweeping landscape or retaining incredible detail in a fast-paced sports event ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 2:42
a specialist tool for high-speed and challenging lighting scenarios ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 2:24
high resolution mode could also provide added detail ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:30
Nikon has great color. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 9:58
Raw is more forgiving. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 6:42
Greater ceiling for image quality with raw if willing to invest time in manual adjustments. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 9:17
Accurate color when using Nikon, ARRI, or Panasonic V-Gamut. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 10:09

Autofocus Performance (42)

smarter autofocus ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 0:32
faster speeds ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 0:30
the autofocus on this seems way way way more improved than certainly the original Nikon mirrorless cameras that I tested but actually maybe even better than my Canon R3 ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 1:25
the autofocus on this is extremely good ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 4:30
the performance is way better than you'll likely ever need ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 15:57
rumored to go about 30 frames per second ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 1:56
smarter AI driven autofocus providing even more reliable subject detection and tracking ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 2:37
full time autofocus with auto object detect which is doing a nice job keeping a steady focus on me even if it is flipping between face eye and subject detection. Very happy with that ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 6:41
faster image processing allowing for higher burst shooting speeds with minimal lag ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 2:30
exceptional speed and efficiency ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 1:04
the sensor and the colors the performance overall is absolutely insane autofocus is insane ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 17:47
clearly qualifies as unstoppable, that's the longest and fastest I've seen, even more impressive because these are 44 megapixel photos ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 2:29
I especially love the small arrows that appear next to the boxes that are around my eyes to show that you can switch between which eye is in focus ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 3:41
good light though Nikon has really improved how well it holds on to subjects as they move across the frame ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 3:34
AI powered autofocus excelled in tracking subjects whether people animals or fast-moving Vehicles ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 1:33
it does not have a burst limit ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 0:58
There's also improved autofocus with readings up to 120 frames per second and a 3D Focus tracking mode that allows for faster more accurate subject tracking across the frame. ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 2:57
gains the 3d tracking autofocus features from nikon's pro high-end dslrs, first time we've seen this on a zed series mirrorless camera, very robust tracking system, one of the absolute best on the market, really tenacious holding onto a subject as it moves across the frame, can deal with other subjects obscuring the subject, generally improved in performance over the the dslrs from nikon, can now track across the entire frame ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 2:52
very very impressive the best mirrorless camera i'd used before this in terms of autofocus ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 8:15
the autofocus works very well and tracks the birds pretty good all over the viewfinder ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:17
the autofocus is fast there's nice adjustment settings and you can tune it exactly how you want ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 4:04
z9 tracked very well and I got some beautiful looking images with great colors ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 4:46
you can actually create custom shapes up to two of them can be saved and that you can create infinite amounts and just you know save them as you need them um and it's really cool because you know you can choose like even a thin line if you're for instance videoing a panel discussion or you can choose like um a larger box to feel exactly where some action is happening and leave out the edges it's very clever ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 9:34
the autofocus ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 3:42
the z9 answers pretty much all of those hopes that i have for the zed series in terms of really getting on top of autofocus but also just delivering a complete package in terms of the hybrid camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 1:10
the autofocus has vastly improved. I'm happy to report now that the autofocus also handles birds flying against busy backgrounds or even other things sort of coming in front of the bird ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 10:55
the camera actually picked them up very well and checked them very well and got a lot of nice and Sharp Images ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 11:53
the fact that you can make custom siiz Focus boxes uh which is great for something like a stationary tripod if you want to make a box around someone specific standing up on the altar at a wedding and then you can still get the eye autofocus but it's not going to jump to other people ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 4:10
subject detection autofocus that will automatically detect people including faces eyes and torsos as well as planes trains bikes birds dogs and cats, quite good even when subject is small in the frame ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 3:40
i like the fact that we've got 3d tracking back which is something that was kind of lacking on on nikon's other cameras i i love the fact you just decide to lock it on an object whether it's a car a person a tree a ball an animal it doesn't matter what it is the camera locks onto it ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 8:45
generally though autofocus does deliver it even delivers in quite difficult scenes ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 10:51
the z9 managed to latch onto them focus on them and I ended up with some nice images ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 3:20
with the latest firmware version 3.1 the autofocus has vastly improved and it's much better compared to earlier versions. You can easily rely on it in the field now ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 5:41
z9 does surprisingly well is when a subject comes directly at you this is where a lot of cameras struggle mightily but the z9 seems to be very good at mastering that task ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 11:21
this however does support surpass that which is really good ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 8:27
the auto af modes work very well this is true across stills and video if you want to track subjects you can choose from animals people cars ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 9:11
Advanced subject detection and tracking algorithms ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 2:13
doubling down on Aid driven subject tracking with enhanced lowlight focusing and expanded coverage ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 3:19
improved autofocus systems ▶ Nikon Z9 Mark II LEAKED - Game Changing Features Revealed? @ 1:08
Ideal tool for sports wildlife and action photographers ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 1:43
face and eye detect autofocus are way better than the nikon z6 or z7 mark ii ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 11:18
Autofocus. We're talking next level 3D object tracking and AI powered subject detection that'll lock onto anything you throw at it. ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 0:54

Build Quality and Design (41)

it's actually though well balanced with the camera body due to the body being quite heavy itself and the grip ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 2:08
I'm extremely happy with every button and knob and configuration setting that I could ever want ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 5:32
blackout free electronic viewfinder ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 1:24
really deep Contours and a good rubber matte finish to the side ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:20
it is rock solid ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 6:03
they are improving one of the biggest drawbacks to the original z9 which is their adding uh 5.7 million. evf so you know you get an extra 50% detail in the viewfinder which will be really nice ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! @ 6:12
3.2 inch LCD screen that comes out real far feels real sturdy and definitely clears the eyepiece you can also rotate it 90 degrees which is super sweet ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:02
beast with more buttons and features ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 0:09
customizable buttons for just about every finger ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 5:49
it's extremely well balanced ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 2:20
higher refresh rate and resolution in the electronic viewfinder evf delivering an even smoother and more immersive shooting experience ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 3:59
it's got a good grip ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 4:47
I've always preferred Nikon's implementation of auto ISO being able to be something you toggle on and off entirely via one button press which is pretty cool ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 5:40
The design of the z9 is nothing new. Nikon has used similar Hardware layout on its top of the line professional models since the 35 millimeter Nikon F5 film body that was released in 1996 same Circle viewfinder ring same dial layout same grips same power button and even the same battery compartment. ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 1:33
rubber flaps that are a bit hard to open but make it feel really secure ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 5:51
there are lists upon lists of features that can be mapped to any one of nine customizable buttons within four custom setting Banks ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 4:47
the durability ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 2:29
I've used this camera in all sorts of weather conditions and never once worried about damaging it ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 5:58
dedicated af mode button like on many of the d series dslrs that allows you to quickly change af modes and areas ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 1:02
any hand would feel comfortable holding the Nikon z9 ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:33
unified body design ensures seamless handling ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:07
robust integrated vertical grip ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 3:07
it's built like a tank it feels super sturdy well made and you just feel like you can take it anywhere and it will perform for you ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 0:39
it's a pro style body ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 2:46
enhanced button placement promises smoother operation ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:19
my specific body that I've been using for the past 3 years almost every weekend and it's still in great condition everything from the rubber ceiling the weather ceiling the screens everything is still perfect about this thing ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 2:32
robust weather sealed design ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 0:48
built-in portrait grip so this is super easy to use if you're if you're shooting portrait stills you've got a really comfortable ergonomic body whether it's you know all the rounded corners the buttons that are perfectly placed ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 2:57
very angle rear monitor ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 3:17
extremely solidly built and loaded with backlit buttons dials and other manual controls including a full second suite of joystick and dials for when you're shooting vertically ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 0:52
one of my favorite things is literally where the on off button is ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 5:38
i love all the controls the the back of the camera is simply fabulous to be honest with you you have every button that you could possibly want quick access to quality and white balance two info buttons i mean they've really laid out so that if you're using the portrait grip you can even get to the playback button really easily something which wasn't the case in the past this has been well thought out ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 3:50
three easy to reach function buttons right here in the front ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 5:35
built really really well ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 7:25
biggest jump over the z62 and the z72…locking car door…the lock is actually over protected…no chance you'll bump it open whereas…the door on the z72 is easy to bump open and actually a risk ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 5:14
i do love the screen i'm all for it i prefer this over the fixed one ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 6:31
robust weather sealed body ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 4:05
integrated vertical grip ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 0:57
no hesitation about the build quality…love that it has the sensor cover ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 5:48
magnesium alloy body but with better weather ceiling and a lighter weight ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 4:54
fully articulating 4in touchscreen with better outdoor visibility ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 4:34

Ease of Use (14)

the screen on the back does give you pretty much every perspective you're probably going to want ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 4:51
this is amazingly cool Tool ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 15:40
this camera really forces you to get to know it first and more importantly it forces you to make it your own ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 4:42
the system turns on quickly and you can begin recording immediately ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 8:26
the playback or review menu is full featured ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 12:27
there is an extensive set of in-camera raw processing options ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 12:41
Added red record frame indicator around the LCD and a dedicated video display mode. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 3:15
Toggle to lower shutter speed beyond the frame rate. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 3:50
very pleased with how many different options this camera gives you ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 5:31
refinements to Dual AIS tilting touch screen ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 1:12
Refined shutter speed and ISO controls. Option for 1/6th stop ISO adjustments. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 3:40
Many other welcome enhancements. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 5:01
familiarity in the design ergonomics and overall workflow of the camera which makes upgrading to the z92 a seamless transition ▶ Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? @ 4:22
Control over shutter speed below frame rate is implemented well. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 4:19

Value for Money (12)

what caught my attention about the z9 was actually demoing the sample model they had on display at wppi this year ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 0:51
really good wedding photography camera top of the line mirrorless pro body ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 0:46
geared towards that professional sports photographer wildlife photographer studio and portrait photographer ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 1:49
the specs of the z9 are simply out of this world ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 9:40
Nikon finally put itself in the professional mirrorless camera race and in a lot of ways this camera is now winning ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 0:16
competitively priced ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 4:01
generally speaking i really like this camera the economics are fantastic it feels great it has all of the the pro features you'd want ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 16:48
fantastic camera. It has all of the specs that you could possibly really want out of a nice run and gun camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 8:57
best sensor for the dollar at that six thousand dollar price point on the market right now ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 12:51
the best performing mirrorless camera on the market as i record this today ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 15:04
underpriced…looking back at what a d3s d4 d5 d6 cost and what this is costing in 2022 i think they could be charging seven seven and a half thousand dollars for this and it would still be back ordered 5500 is a bargain ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 16:49
price of fifty five hundred dollars ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 4:31

Battery Life (11)

battery life is perfectly standard and in keeping with the battery performance of my of my Canon R3 ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 17:50
enhanced Energy Efficiency leading to longer battery life ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 2:54
extremely long battery life, unlikely that you're ever going to exhaust this in one shooting session ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 1:43
the battery does last for a very long time i shot a couple of hours of video on the built-in battery and that was great and stills was like literally thousands of photos and still had about 35 left so the the battery is very very good in this camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 15:51
we considered picking up a Z8 but the thing that made us go with a third z9 over getting a Z8 was the battery size ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 1:16
beefed up battery for extended shooting sessions ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 3:12
ability to charge the battery in camera via usb internally ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 1:51
depending on what you're doing you might still deplete some of the battery but it will reduce the battery draw significantly and give you much longer battery life ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 15:34
battery life on a 10-hour wedding day I typically go through two batteries filming at 4K 60 ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 1:08
the camera also has usbc power delivery as well right which in theory is is a pretty good addition it means you can charge the camera directly from usbc charger but equally if you plug it into a usb power bank usb c power delivery power bank you can power the camera from that too ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 15:15
more efficient processors and possibly USBC power delivery support extended shooting hours and quick charging capabilities ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 5:25

Portability and Size (3)

small light delivers 24 megapixel files fast enough autofocus everything works great ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 8:10
more ergonomic and lightweight improving portability ▶ The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! @ 4:08
20% smaller than a d6 ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 0:32

Lens Ecosystem (2)

all the lenses that they're putting out there's been a whole host of telephoto lenses that are both massive and fast that Sports photographers and Wildlife photographers are going to love ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 9:56
the ftc mark ii adapter…really exceptional with almost all of the f-mount lenses…completely usable and in some cases even faster than they were on a d6 ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 11:38

Cons (130)

Connectivity and Features (26)

when plugged into iMac, the OS doesn't seem to see it ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 13:05
I've really gotten used to having CF Express and an SD card I really love that in the R3 ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 6:06
it's going to have the same sensor probably the same frames per second because the existing frames per second pretty much max out the sensor's capabilities ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! @ 6:47
Final Cut also sees the files but often fails to import them ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 13:18
I can't do that with this all you've got are two UCF Express ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 6:24
you will need really high quality cards to achieve that ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 11:51
I edit in Premiere Pro and Adobe does not yet support the Nev file format that the enroll codec produces ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:42
you will fill the buffer very quickly even with a very high quality memory card and you will need those ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 4:50
there are some limitations and exclusions ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 5:08
Adobe Premiere has still not provided support to edit and raw uh over the past 3 years we've been waiting for them to add it and they still haven't so if you want to addit n ra you're going to have to do it in Da Vinci resolve which is just another program you're going to have to learn if you're not already on it ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 6:37
no sd card support ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 1:29
fake shutter sound is awful ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 0:41
limitations to the 30 and 120 frame bursts: only normal jpeg quality is available and while 30 saves large size images, 120 saves only small 11 megapixel images, and they're limited to 4 seconds per burst ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 2:40
one of my minor bug bears is that from my testing at least i wasn't able to output the 12-bit um footage through hdmi on this camera so i wasn't able to record it with my atomos ninja 5 which is what i wanted to do i don't have the ninja 5 plus so i wasn't able to check if you could output the 8k footage um being enrolled i'm not even sure to see it ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 13:29
the end raw can only currently be edited with uh blackmagic's davinci resolve i downloaded it again i don't usually have a great relationship with that piece of editing software it can't be used in final cut pro or adobe premiere but hopefully they'll catch up eventually ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 12:11
the files are large themselves but they are limited as far as like where you can actually use these raw files ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 3:10
using the in-raw files I was only able to actually open up these files in DaVinci Resolve so if you are a Final Cut Pro 10 editor well you're not going to be able to use the raw setting within this camera although you could use the prores raw option but again that's only going to max out at 4K ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 3:16
card speed and buffering…you're going to need the fastest cards available if you want to be able to get the most out of this camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 12:31
global shutter technology while revolutionary is still relatively new and unproven in the mirrorless camera segment ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 6:04
Exposure slider in Resolve has a 2x multiplier, requiring half the adjustment compared to in-camera ISO. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 7:01
no mechanical shutter creates another issue ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 1:30
20 frames per second full raw, even the canon r3 can do 30 ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 5:55
Potential compatibility issues with DaVinci Resolve, Nikon Raw, and M1 Macs. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 7:32
very poor 60 frame per second evs refresh rate ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 2:31
biggest failure of all: buffer chokes after 35 shots to 40 shots before the buffer chokes using the fastest cf express cards ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 7:13
Discrepancy: Nikon claims 12-bit raw, but Resolve shows 14-bit. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 9:33

Build Quality and Design (19)

I don't like this screen setup ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 5:26
it's too solid it's not very Swift and intuitive to flip things out ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 5:12
everything about this body shape lends itself to putting long lenses on the front to balance it out something that a wildlife photographer or Sports photographer might use but as a video first person this body shape just didn't inspire me to take video with it ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:44
the record button is small and can be hard to completely press down ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 8:30
you unfortunately can't rotate it to face the front of the camera ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:13
not a fully articulating screen so it doesn't flip all the way around ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 1:14
This isn't a groundup redesign ▶ Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info @ 1:29
the card slot cover is stiff to the point of being hard to open ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 6:38
the two cf express slots are behind the hardest door to open ever you have to flick down a switch pull it back and then it flips open um bit weird i wish it wasn't quite so difficult ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 16:12
lack of the fully articulating screen which will impact you if you're shooting yourself, can't see yourself on the screen and have to trust that framing is correct ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 4:58
design flaw with this camera. the lack of a full swivel screen does hold this camera back for a lot of video Shooters ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 6:06
the rear screen…a potential weak point compared to a fixed screen if you were to catch that on something and give it a good yank you could potentially rip it off the ribbon is really thin ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 6:03
screen that sort of swivels like this is unique and something you kind of have to get used to ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 7:12
wish they would fix the port covers…would have given four instead of two so every port had one so even five would have been great ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 15:50
how they've redesigned these port covers so many cameras…has four port covers one for every single port the old d5 d6 had four port covers this guy now only has two so by having my hdmi in use i have to expose my usbc and if say i wanted to plug in a microphone then i have to have my freaking ethernet port exposed as well…shooting in the rain that's really not ideal there should be a port cover for every door on a pro camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 4:24
serious issue, others are reporting it, can't say i'm wrong about this fact ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 1:48
no nikon flagship cameras ever had a moving lcd ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 5:08
enormous amount of real estate uh on the top of the camera directly right at the lcd there's just nothing there, room for three buttons, only one button ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 9:53
moving lcd requires a feed cable, requires a hole in the back plate, humidity and condensation infiltration ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 5:14

Video Capabilities (17)

the enhanced electronic VR setting is only available for video and not available when shooting 8k or with the 100 and 120 frame rates ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 10:45
minimal rolling shutter, but with a fast pan it's not completely eliminated ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 11:51
the lack of dual recording ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 4:41
will absolutely devour card and hard drive space ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:37
you have dual card slots there CF Express type B and if you're a photographer you can shoot to them simultaneously but as a video professional I would love if we could have that same capability for us especially being in weddings it would just provide a lot of Peace of Mind to be able to have that back up internally in the camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 4:45
the amount of tally lights they have on those cameras on the z9 all you have is this little green LED right here and if it's on a tripod or not directly in front of your face you you really can't see if you're recording ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 5:47
the oversampled 4K was ever so slightly not as crisp as the h.265 8K UHD footage ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 7:52
the use of internal user LS currently the view assist only lets you view your footage from log to h264 but I would love to be able to view creative user Luts in order to see what a final graded product would look like in camera ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 5:17
not the most robust image stabilization system ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 2:38
minimum ISO when using either HLG or N-Log is 800. Stock up on the required ND filters for your exterior shoots ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 6:26
tap to focus is not reliable enough to use while recording, depending on the focus distance change ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 10:18
personally I find sports mode a little bit too jerky it works well when I'm moving the lens fast but whenever I'm trying to actually hold something steady the standard image stabilization seems to be much better ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 1:46
going to struggle because if you're a video shooter and you like to shoot Nikon it's going to be a very challenging road until you get to the z9. All of the other Nikon cameras that are rocking this new Z Mount don't have 10 bit ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 10:31
huge issue and it actually has nothing to do with the camera itself in terms of video ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 1:24
8K60 raw files are large (25 minutes on a 650GB card). ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 2:22
ProRes Raw caps out at 60p. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 1:25
Sticking with the standard Nikon N-Log development path isn't a huge loss. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 9:25

Ease of Use (16)

that's kind of an annoying thing just an added layer that you have to think about in the process of shooting ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 11:39
it's very distracting and something I I really uh personally don't like ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 10:50
the Nikon z9 is not particularly easy to use ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 4:38
900+ page manual is an excellent sleep assist ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 14:43
it's pretty clunky ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 4:57
the only way to know your recording is a red box that comes up around the screen or a very small green LED on the back of the camera it would be great to have another LED on the top or even the front ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 8:39
I ended up reverse triggering or starting to record when I thought I was stopping a lot ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 8:35
awkward continuous shooting mode selection ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 1:14
unfortunately changing the video setting also changes the stills, they are not independent ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 3:54
there's lots of things hidden in the settings it's very frustrating because nikon's added loads of great features but you need to make sure you actually unlock them first ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 14:22
with extended on the function key, that changes everything including exposure mode and aperture shutter settings ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 4:11
I really did not enjoy having to press two buttons in the field to get sharp images and the best results ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 6:52
the images definitely look pretty bad sometimes when reviewing them in lightroom slightly better when looking at nikon's own capture software which clearly is a little bit better optimized ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 6:38
if you have picture review on you'll see each image from the burst that can take a long time ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 2:57
it's a little bit more involved to set up and to use ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 12:35
one of the hardest reviews I've ever had to do ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 8:49

Image Quality (15)

Sony's a1 has some advantages like better viewfinder resolution and higher ISOs ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 14:53
I definitely do not see from my Canon 51.2 ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 10:37
you start to see along the edges of people's faces this ghosting kind of effect ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 10:25
sensor resolution may seem modest at 20.4 megapixels ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 3:19
if you blow the highlights even a little bit you start to get these weird banded effect banding effects ▶ Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but @ 16:34
the higher isos definitely iso image is definitely take a bit more work to make them look good ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 6:56
once you are shooting over 8000 ISO recovering details in the shadows gives photos a film s grain the information is there but the grain takes all of the sharpness away ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 3:58
the story with iso is an interesting one because i think that might be one of the areas where the z9 is slightly weaker ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 6:32
i've heard some people complain that you know iso 1600 and above are pretty grainy for them and not really usable i'm not sure i agree with that but the the higher isos definitely iso image is definitely take a bit more work to make them look good and yeah i can get a passable images at iso 10 000 but you know that's when printing them let's say a4 8x10 or whatever it is but it's definitely where the camera's weakest it's also you know it's it's not quite as polished to say that the images i can get out of z62 um which is a little bit frustrating it is a much higher megapixel sensor um but yeah that's something to to keep in mind the sort of iso capability of the camera isn't quite as good as what you might initially think ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 7:03
they always look a little bit noisier compared to an R5 camera for instance ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 2:39
lower resolution may seem like a step back ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 2:12
White balance adjustments with extreme Kelvin shifts may require finessing. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 6:17
Saturating a color channel can significantly impact white balance, even with raw. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 6:30
Raw is noisier initially, loses lens corrections, and requires manual adjustments. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 9:02
nasty optical low-pass filter ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 2:04

Autofocus Performance (12)

in low light I find that the camera often hunts for subjects ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 3:20
when I was tracking the birds against the water the 3D tracking seems to struggle a lot more ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 11:01
at times it would get a little bit distracted ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 3:25
it also just simply didn't seem to track as well and would regularly lose the subject even against something like a mainly Blue Sky ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 5:33
the autofocus this is an area where Nikon has built up a little bit of a bad reputation over the years ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 5:00
tracking position results are less than optimal ▶ Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) @ 9:59
when I took the z9 out initially with the original firmware the autofocus was fireproof compared to z62 or the z72 but it's still lacked behind the likes of Canon and Sony especially the subject recognition at larger distances or the low light performance and low light tracking and low light subject recognition left something to be desired ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 5:10
autofocus in low light is one of those things that does suffer a bit now i think this is true across the mirrorless board though i may be wrong as i said i don't have experience of every mirrorless camera but when i was underexposing my image the camera like just really found it difficult to focus uh lost focus a lot if i correctly exposed the image even in the dark it was all right but as i say if you're underexposing then autofocus is pretty hopeless which is kind of a shame ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 10:07
it's quite hard to use because the autofocus field that allows you to acquire the focus for the 3D tracking is so tiny that you constantly have to move it all over your viewfinder and it's quite hard to place it in the right spot and it's also quite easy to just miss your subject and end up on the background ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 8:37
there's still room for improvement because at times it was still getting stuck on branches for instance ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 11:59
if the focus was beyond the animal…they completely blurred out often the eye detect wouldn't find them i needed to manually adjust the autofocus to bring it back to about having them in focus then it grabbed them ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 2:50
second worst after the buffer choking after 35 shots: inferior auto focus, 15 percent worse than nikon d6 ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 10:40

Value for Money (11)

65 to 7 000 for just the body only ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 3:37
a little overkill for wedding photography ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 1:05
more bad news this isn't coming until next Winter Olympics probably February of 2026 ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! @ 7:14
release date now seems set for 2025 or even 2026 ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! @ 4:15
huge cost ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 11:15
unfortunately it seems like most everything is going to be the same and this is a recurring theme that we're going to be seeing for a lot of cameras in the next couple of years the same with just a few little refreshes ▶ Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! @ 6:38
overkill for wedding photographers ▶ Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let @ 4:01
huge issue and it actually has nothing to do with the camera itself ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 9:21
it does cost 5 300 pounds which is a heck of a lot of money for me ▶ Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RA @ 17:14
expected to retail between $6,000 and $6,500. It's not cheap. ▶ Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? @ 7:51
price tag similar to its predecessor which launched at around $5,500 ▶ Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? @ 4:37

Portability and Size (8)

heavy bulky chunky ass mirrorless camera ▶ The most surprising camera I have used in years @ 2:27
The only downside to this compelling package is the weight of about 1.3 kilos or 2.9 pounds if you're hand holding the camera with smaller lenses that can feel quite heavy at times ▶ How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS @ 1:05
about the same weight as a d6 ▶ Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review @ 0:35
the weight it's around 3 lb and after you put a lens on it's probably going to be somewhere around four and while it's not outrageous it's definitely not as light as some of the cameras from Sony ▶ Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later @ 6:17
heavy ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 4:07
when a camera is as heavy as this one is it can actually cause some real world issues ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 4:25
difficult to balance it on certain gimbals especially depending on the lens you pair it with ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 4:30
1340 grams, really heavy ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 2:16

Lens Ecosystem (5)

because of the ecosystem I don't know if it's a camera that I personally could ever see myself buying ▶ Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? @ 14:05
biggest bug bear of the system right now is the wait list there's people who've been wanting one for four or six months and still haven't got one and a lot of the hottest lenses are back ordered ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 16:16
still gaps in the range…getting more and more uh long tele lenses zooms and primes…desperately need to do…bring out an ftc adapter with a built-in autofocus motor so people using the older lenses that don't have that af motor can still make use of them on this monster camera ▶ Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review @ 11:28
none of the screwdriver lenses will work on this camera ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 4:54
most pro glass has to be adapted to this camera ▶ 😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 @ 4:39

Battery Life (1)

Oversampled 4K60 shortens battery runtime. ▶ Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update @ 2:35

Review sources

Reviewing the Nikon Z9: Superb Autofocus & Sensor Color, but will I switch from Canon? by sam hurd photography — 30 pros, 10 cons
Nikon Z9 Full Review on 2.0 firmware - Nikon's 8.3K 60FPS RAW Video shooting Hybrid Camera Tested by Hamer Reviews — 27 pros, 12 cons
Nikon Z9 Raw 2.0 - GOAT Level Firmware Update by Gerald Undone — 29 pros, 10 cons
The most surprising camera I have used in years by The Verge — 24 pros, 14 cons
How GOOD Is It REALLY? | Nikon Z9 Review & AUTOFOCUS HACKS For Razor Sharp Images! by Jan Wegener — 18 pros, 12 cons
Nikon Z9 Review || The VIDEO Camera of the Year is a NIKON!? by Brandon Washington — 18 pros, 12 cons
Nikon Z9 Review (p2) Video (4K 10 bit) by Maarten Heilbron — 14 pros, 15 cons
Nikon Z9 II LEAKS – Global Shutter Confirmed! by Next Era — 25 pros, 2 cons
The NEW Nikon Z9 II - Specs, Price, Release Date LEAKS! by Cameralogies — 20 pros, 0 cons
Is the Nikon Z9 Still a Powerhouse in 2024? | 3 Years Later Review by Kindred Wedding — 13 pros, 6 cons
Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review by Matt Granger — 12 pros, 7 cons
Nikon Z9 | Hands-On Review by digiDirect — 12 pros, 5 cons
😱 NIKON Z9 FLAGSHIP! OMG!! Just THE FACTS! 🥵😅 by Theoria Apophasis — 4 pros, 13 cons
Nikon Z9 II is Coming! Latest Leaks & Insider Info by Camera Insights — 15 pros, 1 cons
Nikon Z9 II - EXPEED 8 Loading? by Pixelled — 11 pros, 3 cons
Nikon Z9 II Rumors: Is It Finally Here? by Alt Buzz — 13 pros, 1 cons
Nikon Z9 overkill for wedding photography or just right? Let's review this shall we. by Vahagraphy — 7 pros, 4 cons
Nikon Z9 II - Is Global Shutter Just Another Gimmick? by Camera Zone — 7 pros, 0 cons
Nikon ZX Global Shutter King! - Nikon Z9II & Z9H Cancelled? by Bytable — 5 pros, 0 cons
Nikon Z9 II LEAKED! Nikon P1100, OM-3 + MORE! by Tony & Chelsea Northrup — 2 pros, 3 cons
Nikon Z9 Mark II LEAKED - Game Changing Features Revealed? by Aqib Tech Review — 4 pros, 0 cons
Nikon Z9 II - SHOCKS The Photography World With Insane Leaks! by Technology Talks — 4 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nikon Z9 II worth buying?

Based on 22 independent YouTube reviews, the Nikon Z9 II scores 3.8/5 with 314 positive and 130 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #36 in the Mirrorless Cameras category.

What do reviewers like most about the Nikon Z9 II?

The most praised aspects are connectivity and features, video capabilities, image quality — Connectivity and Features (79 mentions), Video Capabilities (58 mentions), Image Quality (52 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Nikon Z9 II?

Reviewers most frequently criticize connectivity and features, build quality and design — Connectivity and Features (26 mentions), Build Quality and Design (19 mentions).

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