Z9

[Jorgen Udvang]

@tcdeveau yes, usually I do have an L bracket on it I mostly prefer it handling wise that way.

@Jorgen Udvang interesting, I never noticed that on my D700. ( My first super proper camera that I bought in my early twenties) I guess only the pro line, like that promising looking Z9 get the failsafe build details. In all other regards, a camera like that D700 has always been very reliable in my use

It only happened because I was sloppy, but with the next generation batteries, they introduced a catch on the battery, so I was probably not the only one. I do prefer cameras without any hatches or other plastic parts under the body though. One of my Panasonic bodies has a broken battery door, and that happened during normal use, probably because I put the camera down too hard on a stone or something.

 

[Swissblad]

Last instalment of Morten's Svalbard adventure:

 

[ptomsu]

Well, this was kind of to be expected!

Z9 is best stills camera of 2021 - actually the best camera of all times IMHO.

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It's that time of the year when Chris and Jordan look back on the year's best and worst releases of photo and video gear. As has become traditional, they've devised a drinking game to help ensure that their recollection ends up as hazy as the output of the worst lens...

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[Swissblad]

Not as much about the Z9....but rather our effect on our planet....amazing series of images.

 

[Swissblad]

Z9 for BIF from Photography Life.

 

[tcdeveau]

Seems it’s shipping out to NPS members now

 

[aksclix]

I am going to ignore that ranking for now.. already have the R3 delivered to me and it’s phenomenal!! I was not going to get it because they robbed us off of the 21 extra megapixels… but, I was sold on the eye control AF and 30fps.. sold my R5 and got the R3… I’ll probably get the z9 when the 800 f/6.3 is available.. 100-400 is not going to cut it for me

 

[glenerrolrd]

Nikon Rumours is reporting 400,000 pre-orders for the Z9, and production of 35,000 a month – order now and you might get one in a year's time!

So 400,000 units at $6500 x80% is $2B in sales to NIKON

 

[Darin Marcus]

So 400,000 units at $6500 x80% is $2B in sales to NIKON

$5500

 

[ptomsu]

For those of you who speak German - found a great Z9 explanation video here - it is in German (from Nikon DACH) but the presenter is Heike Jasper and she really can present this camera in a very nice way!

Watching this makes me want that Z9 again and again

Enjoy

 

[Jack]

While I certainly appreciate what the Z9 can do, I don't *need* all of that. I'd be better served with a Z8 at say 60MP with the Z9's AF capability at even half the speed

 

[aksclix]

Lol.. sorry the title kinda scared me.. “Die Nikon Z9” then realized it’s not English

 

[tcdeveau]

Lol.. sorry the title kinda scared me.. “Die Nikon Z9” then realized it’s not English

Will always make me think of the Simpsons....

 

[ptomsu]

While I certainly appreciate what the Z9 can do, I don't *need* all of that. I'd be better served with a Z8 at say 60MP with the Z9's AF capability at even half the speed

You are right, but when will that Z8 come?

 

[glenerrolrd]

$5500

So Nikon would make $1.8 BILLION .......

 

[Darin Marcus]

So Nikon would make $1.8 BILLION .......

That 400,000 number might have been "slightly" exaggerated

Nevertheless, it's gonna be a lot of money for Nikon.
I hope they use the money wisely...

 

[Jack]

@ptomsu, no idea. But I bet something gets announced before year end. And I can live pretty happily with my Z7ii until then -- or even longer if we get that AF update

 

[ptomsu]

@ptomsu, no idea. But I bet something gets announced before year end. And I can live pretty happily with my Z7ii until then -- or even longer if we get that AF update

We hopefully get that AF update soon

 

[Jan Brittenson]

I'm spending the winter in Florida and really wish I had the Z9 in my hands right now, as I'm heading to Ding Darling NWR shortly. I did get a shipment notification from B&H this morning which got my attention, but alas it's only for the FTZ2. (Not that I expect to see the Z9 this soon, despite placing my order within minutes of B&H accepting them.)

 

[tcdeveau]

I'm spending the winter in Florida and really wish I had the Z9 in my hands right now, as I'm heading to Ding Darling NWR shortly. I did get a shipment notification from B&H this morning which got my attention, but alas it's only for the FTZ2. (Not that I expect to see the Z9 this soon, despite placing my order within minutes of B&H accepting them.)

well the FTZ2 is at least something

Im guessing you’re not a NPS member either? I got my order confirmation within 2 mins of BH opening them up, and I paid in full at the time. Hoping for a shipment notification sooner rather than later but it will get here when it gets here