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. When I got my Nikon Z6 II about a year ago I found it to outperform my… Continue reading Testing the Nikon Z9 at High ISO Against the Z6 II and D850

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. Now that the dust has well… Continue reading The Nikon Z9 Will Be a Sales Flop, But That’s Not What’s Important

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. While official reviews of final production hardware are still scarce due to limited availability, Nikon has… Continue reading Nikon Has Published Detailed Video Guides on the Z9’s Features

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… Continue reading Is the Z9 the Cheapest Pro Camera Nikon 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 formed a strategic partnership with intoPIX in order to leverage the company’s… Continue reading Nikon Z9 to Shoot 8K at 60FPS Thanks to New Compressed RAW Codec

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. The Dual-stream technology is part of Nikon’s technology for what it bills as a “real-live” viewfinder experience in the Z9. The company says that the tech is… Continue reading Nikon Z9 ‘Dual-Stream’ Tech Records and Displays Images with No Lag