The logical step in the Nikon Z System

Sunday 4 June 2023, 18:09 by Heike Jasper | 4,044 views | 2 comments

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Are you still considering switching to a mirrorless system? The photography industry has developed very quickly in recent years, and many camera brands have brought their new full-frame mirrorless cameras to market.

Nikon also entered the mirrorless world in 2018 with the Z system. The system consists of a range of cameras and lenses specially designed for the mirrorless design.

Switching to the Nikon Z system can be a good choice if you are looking for a modern, powerful camera. It offers several advantages over Nikon's traditional digital SLR system. These include higher resolution, faster autofocus performance and improved image stabilisation.

Another advantage of the Z system is that it offers a wide range of lenses. The system has a new lens mount that is larger and wider than the Nikon F-Mount system. This allows cameras in the Z system to 'take in more light', leading to better images and more creativity.

The lenses in the Z system have also been specially designed for Nikon's mirrorless cameras, providing an improved design and better performance.

When switching to the Nikon Z system, you should also bear in mind that it is a new system and is not compatible with all older Nikon lenses and accessories. You may therefore need to buy new lenses and accessories to make them compatible with the new system.

It may also take some time to get used to operating the new camera if you have previously worked with a Nikon digital SLR camera.

All in all, the Nikon Z system is a powerful and modern camera system that can be a good choice if you are looking for a full-frame mirrorless camera.

If you are prepared to invest in new lenses and accessories and take the time to get used to the new controls, switching to the Nikon Z system can be a worthwhile investment.

So far, Nikon has released nine Z cameras, including the flagship Nikon Z9.

My impression of the Nikon Z9

The Nikon Z9 is Nikon's latest professional full-frame mirrorless camera, designed for demanding photographers and videographers.


I was allowed to photograph with it and would like to share my experience with you. The camera put a big smile on my face. It is actually a combination of a D850, a Z7 II and a D6. I really think it is a top camera.

Here are some important features of the Nikon Z9:

• Sensor: The Nikon Z9 is equipped with a 45.7-megapixel full-frame sensor that offers excellent image quality and low-light performance.


• Processor: The camera is powered by the EXPEED 7 processor, which offers high processing speeds and improved image quality.


• Autofocus: The Nikon Z9 has an advanced autofocus system with 105 cross-type sensors and greater speed, precision and sensitivity than previous Nikon models.


• Continuous shooting: The camera can shoot at up to 20 frames per second at full resolution and up to 120 frames per second in cropped mode.


• Video recording: The Nikon Z9 can record 8K video at 30 fps, 4K video at 120 fps and Full HD video at 240 fps. It also supports RAW video output and improved video stabilisation.


• Image stabilisation: The camera has improved 5-axis image stabilisation, allowing up to 6.5 stops of exposure compensation.


• Connectivity: The Nikon Z9 is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a Gigabit Ethernet port, and offers improved wireless connectivity.


• Handling: The camera has an improved ergonomic design and a more intuitive user interface for better handling and ease of use.


• Robustness: The Nikon Z9 is robust and weather-sealed, and designed for use in demanding conditions.


• Accessories: The camera is compatible with the new Nikon Z-mount system and offers a wide range of Nikkor Z lenses and accessories to maximise the camera's performance.

All in all, the Nikon Z9 is a powerful and versatile camera that offers excellent performance and image quality, and is suitable for professionals and demanding hobby photographers.

For me, the best thing is the high resolution combined with speed. It immediately felt 'Nikon-like' to me, like coming home.

Because of the speed, thanks to the new processor, it is possible for the electronic viewfinder to have no blackout time at all. I found this impressive. The Z9 has the brightest electronic viewfinder display with no delay.

And in general, an advantage of the electronic viewfinder is: what you see is what you get.

In addition, the sensor sampling frequencies and ultra-fast exposure times practically put an end to the 'rolling shutter effect'. Images are not distorted and lines are straight. This is important to know because the Z9 no longer has a mechanical shutter.

The autofocus system has also been expanded and improved. To the great delight of many digital SLR photographers, 3D tracking is on board, for example.

Intelligent white balance, new RAW files, excellent 8K films, directly in the camera, 4K film at up to 120p, new sensor protection, fast FTP upload ... just to mention a few keywords for the innovations.

And now that the camera is here, some firmware updates are ready to download. I definitely recommend installing them. The AF tracking has also been improved, among other things.

You can tell from my words that I like the benefits of the Z system and that my impression of the Z9 camera was very positive.

I wish you many wonderful photographic moments.

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