Yes, the Nikon Z9 Sensor is Made by Sony. No, It Does Not Matter
A new report from TechInsights confirms that the Nikon Z9 sensor is made by Sony, a fact that does not matter at all.
Nikon’s New 660GB CFexpress Memory Card Costs $727
Nikon has released final information on its promised first-party CFexpress Type-B memory card. The new 660GB capacity card doesn't have a listed release date, but it can be pre-ordered for $727.
Nikon’s Profits Are Up, But its Market Share is Still Worryingly Low
Nikon recently released its annual results which are a key metric in determining how well the manufacturer is doing both in terms of short-term finances as well as implementing its medium-term strategy. The quick takeaway is that it's making more money, but that camera market share is worryingly low. What does this mean for it going forward?
Nikon Shows the Z9’s Upgraded Video Prowess in New 8K Short Film
Nikon has published a new short film and behind-the-scenes video that is designed to showcase the camera's newly-updated video prowess. The film was shot in 8K at 60 frames per second in 12-bit RAW.
The Nikon Z9 Was the Top-Selling Camera in its Category in Q1 2022
Market data from The NPD Group has found that the Nikon Z9 was the top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the first quarter of 2022.
Nikon Z9 Update is So Big, It Could Have Been a Whole New Camera
The Nikon Z9 is about to get a lot more powerful thanks to a free firmware update that adds in-camera 12-bit RAW video at up to 8K at 60 frames per second, oversampled 4K at 60 frames per second, a pre-release photo capture button, and so much more.
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review: Stellar Optics and Speed
Currently, the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens in the Nikon Z-mount system, the Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S faces a lot of eager potential customers who are going to balance its longer focal length with overall size and cost. I can’t say it will disappoint.
The World Needs Photographers Now More Than Ever
Who are you, when you’re holding your camera in your hands? You're likely less distracted, or less anxious. Maybe you're more aware, or more alive. But now that we are here, looking out over the smoking ruins of a year that has hardly begun, what should we do?
Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Review: A Glimpse of Greatness
The full-frame Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has many long-lens photographers excited about being the last piece of glass they’ll ever need to buy. With a built-in 1.4x teleconverter effectively replacing the need for a 500mm or 600mm f/4 and state-of-the-art optics from Nikon, there’s potential to be something truly special.
The Nikon Z9 May Get Custom Shutter Sounds, Including a Cat’s Meow
The Nikon Z9 uses a purely electronic shutter, meaning the camera shoots completely silently and that any shutter sound you hear is an artificial audio file. Nikon has developed a beta firmware and teased the possibility of custom shutter sounds, including a cat's meow.
The Best Used Digital Cameras to Buy in 2024
While there are many advantages to buying a brand new camera -- including a manufacturer warranty and, well, the fact that it’s never been used by anyone else -- there are likewise a plethora of reasons to buy cameras on the used market.
Nikon Launches the $14,000 Z-Mount 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens
Nikon has announced the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S for full-frame mirrorless Z-mount cameras. This company describes this $14,000 lens as a high-performance super-telephoto prime that is designed to work seamlessly with the new Nikon Z9.
The Nikon Z9 is So Fast It Can Capture a Speeding Bullet
Nikon touts its new Z9 mirrorless camera as being able to capture motion faster than the human eye can see. One photographer just discovered that the camera is so fast that its burst mode can be used to capture speeding bullets.
Thoughts on the Nikon Z9 by Someone Who Has Used Every Nikon DSLR
In all my years in photography, I don’t think any camera has had as much buzz leading up to its release as the Nikon Z9. There were many reasons for that, both good and bad, but now that the camera’s here, does it live up to the hype? After one week of using it, I think so.
Nikon Z9 Firmware Update Makes it World’s Longest Continuous Shooter
Nikon has published a firmware update for its flagship Z9 camera that increases the camera's ability to capture 20 frames per second in RAW plus JPEG mode for about 15 seconds without buffering, the longest in the industry.
Testing the Nikon Z9 at High ISO Against the Z6 II and D850
I just did a ISO comparison with the Nikon Z9 compared to the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon D850. I’ve been using my old D850 a lot for astrophotography and have been very pleased with its ISO performance.
The Nikon Z9 Will Be a Sales Flop, But That’s Not What’s Important
Nikon unveiled the Z9 back in October to a world desperate for updates about their new top shelf model after months of teasers. This was eagerly awaited, not least to see how it compared to Sony's blockbuster Alpha 1 and because it beat Canon to the proverbial flagship punch.
Nikon Has Published Detailed Video Guides on the Z9’s Features
Nikon has published three videos that cover the various parts and features of the company's new flagship camera. Shared through its Digitutor YouTube Channel, the videos are some of the closest and most detailed looks yet at many features.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2022
We're starting a new tradition here at PetaPixel, where our staff gets together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will transpire over the course of the next calendar year. As bold predictions go, we're almost certainly going to get a lot of this wrong.
Global Chip Shortage Appears to Be Hurting Sony Significantly
While the global chip and parts shortage has made the availability of new camera equipment scarce across the board and most manufacturers have had difficulty meeting demand, Sony may be the one feeling the biggest pinch.
Is the Z9 the Cheapest Pro Camera Nikon Has Released?
Nikon has been rightly praised for the top end specifications of the recently announced Z9. It has taken the mirrorless space race to the next level, regaining lost ground to sit at the genetic top of the proverbial camera tree. While $5,500 is clearly a lot of money, is the Z9 the cheapest pro-spec camera the company has released?
Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec
A high-efficiency RAW recording codec developed by intoPIX has been successfully integrated into the Nikon Z9. The company says that its TicoRAW technology allows for low processing and fast transfer speeds of up to 8K at 60 frames per second in RAW.
Nikon Z9 ‘Dual-Stream’ Tech Records and Displays Images with No Lag
Nikon has published a short video that further explains the "Dual-stream" technology in its upcoming Z9 flagship camera, which it says will always assure an accurate reality-to-viewfinder experience.
Nikon Z9 Hands-On: Jen Pottheiser’s Thoughts on the Flagship Camera
Photographer Jennifer Pottheiser was given the opportunity to use Nikon's new Z9 camera. She shares her real-world experiences with it and discusses what to expect from the upcoming pro-level powerhouse.
With Financials Stabilizing, Nikon to Build New Headquarters in Tokyo
Just a year after Nikon posted the largest loss in its history, financials are looking strong. Nikon increased its expected revenue for the next quarter and is building a massive new headquarters in Japan, slated to be completed in 2024.
Despite High Production, It Could Take a Year to See the Z9 in Stock
According to reports out of Japan, Nikon is expecting to attempt to meet the massive global demand for the new Z9 camera through an initial production volume of 35,000 units per month. But based on sales volume rumors, it would take Nikon almost a year at that level to fulfill all pre-orders.
Comparing the Cost of the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3 Around the World
It should come as no surprise that cameras cost varying amounts depending on which country they are purchased in. So which countries are charging the most for the Canon R3 or Nikon Z9, and which the least?
What to Expect from Nikon’s NX MobileAir and NX Tether Apps
Nikon quietly announced a pair of new software applications to go along with the flagship Z9 Camera last week: NX MobileAir for smartphones and NX Tether for Mac and PC.
Nikon and the Z9 Are the Photo Industry’s Comeback Story of the Decade
When the Sony Alpha 1 was announced, I remember being really impressed but not surprised. Sony had been the brand to beat and had been continuously pushing the envelope. What Sony did was impressive, but not shocking. The Nikon Z9 has shocked me.
Nikon Unveils the Z9: 45.7MP, 120FPS, 8K, and No Mechanical Shutter
Nikon today has announced the Z9, a new full-frame camera featuring a 45.7-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor, a new EXPEED 7 image-processing engine, 8K video with extended recording limits, and the complete elimination of a mechanical shutter.