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Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: MFloyd on July 29, 2021, 21:26:03

Title: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: MFloyd on July 29, 2021, 21:26:03
First pictures of the Z9, apparently taken at the OG Tokyo

(https://digicame-info.com/picture2/nikon_z9_s-shot_000.jpg)

(https://digicame-info.com/picture2/nikon_z9_s-shot_001.jpg)

Source: Photolari
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: David H. Hartman on July 29, 2021, 22:43:36
I want one. Does it levitate? I recently injured my back and had felt the need to lighten my camera backpack.

The Z9 looks good!

Dave
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Birna Rørslett on July 29, 2021, 22:48:34
Built-in audio comment feature - -that's something I'd like to see on more camera models. The Z6 in the latest firmware update got it, in a convoluted fashion. Still nothing like this for the Z7.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Luc on July 29, 2021, 23:08:17
And which lens? It's a Non-FTZ/Z-lens but I don't recognise it so it might/must be one of the tele lenses on the roadmap.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: MFloyd on July 29, 2021, 23:15:28
And which lens? It's a Non-FTZ/Z-lens but I don't recognise it so it might/must be one of the tele lenses on the roadmap.

On the second picture, the Z9 is in the background. In front you have a D6 (or the like). So no Z9 pictures with lenses, but the first picture where you can see the back of the Z9.

Built-in audio comment feature - -that's something I'd like to see on more camera models. The Z6 in the latest firmware update got it, in a convoluted fashion. Still nothing like this for the Z7.

And if it had a speech-to-text converter, would even be better (I believe the Sony A1 has it).
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Luc on July 29, 2021, 23:17:50
Ok, thanks for that info!
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Roland Vink on July 29, 2021, 23:35:37
And which lens? It's a Non-FTZ/Z-lens but I don't recognise it so it might/must be one of the tele lenses on the roadmap.
The lower camera (second picture) is probably a D6, it's not a Z camera. The lens attached has a zoom grip and narrow focus ring similar to the AF-S 28-300.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: MFloyd on July 30, 2021, 00:27:53
In the second picture, the Z9 is equipped with the FTZ and the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR. You can notice the “hump” where the TC is lodged, as well as the partial lettering “…400..” on the lens foot.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Jack Dahlgren on July 30, 2021, 01:24:27
Control layout on the back looks like an extension of that of the Z6/Z7.
I'm so tempted.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Akira on July 30, 2021, 01:52:48
I want one. Does it levitate? I recently injured my back and had felt the need to lighten my camera backpack.

The Z9 looks good!

Dave

Sorry about that, Dave.  But why would you want the heaviest Z body instead, say, Z7II?!
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: RobOK on July 30, 2021, 02:50:51
Built-in audio comment feature

I love that this is your first comment on the Z9 in the wild!

Do you see a button or something, how did you know?
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: David H. Hartman on July 30, 2021, 02:55:57
Sorry about that, Dave.  But why would you want the heaviest Z body instead, say, Z7II?!

I want all the bells a whistle crammed into a camera that is too small for my hands.

In truth the Nikon Z7 II would probably be a great camera for me (not that I'm great enough to own one).  :(

Dave
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Snoogly on July 30, 2021, 05:06:46
I love that this is your first comment on the Z9 in the wild!

Do you see a button or something, how did you know?

MIC
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Birna Rørslett on July 30, 2021, 07:25:18
I love that this is your first comment on the Z9 in the wild!

Do you see a button or something, how did you know?

The button to the right of the LAN label.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: chambeshi on July 30, 2021, 16:48:47
More photos leaked - also on a 180-400 f4 TC14

see here https://www.photolari.com/nikon-z9-juegos-olimpicos-tokio/
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: MFloyd on July 30, 2021, 17:40:36
(https://www.photolari.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/97ac05d5-2604-4b68-9e98-7667d6daa237.jpeg)
Source: Photolari
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: ColinM on July 30, 2021, 18:55:12
The LCD frame (taped?) has taken some punishment in the latest photo.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: MFloyd on July 30, 2021, 19:07:13
The LCD frame (taped?) has taken some punishment in the latest photo.

Who knows ? Although very practical, a mobile screen on a professional body is still not a very good idea, in terms of ruggedness…
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: David H. Hartman on July 30, 2021, 20:54:39
Who knows ? Although very practical, a mobile screen on a professional body is still not a very good idea, in terms of ruggedness…

Today a flip out LCD is a requirement. The vast majority of professional photographers will not have a problem with them.

When a photographer must carry two cameras on their neck at one time accidents will happen. If at all possible only one camera should be carried.

Then again some photographers are needlessly careless, even abusive. I saw an LA Times news paper photographer push open the door to Authorized Camera Service in Woodland Hills, CA with a 400/5.6 IF-ED AIS lens. Yes! He used the lens to push open the door! Willie the owner asked if I saw and said this photographer came in with broken equipment frequently.

Dave
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Akira on July 31, 2021, 00:00:46
Canon R3, allegedly used during the Olympic games as well, has a flip-put screen.  It is an interestingly contrasting difference between the flagship cameras developed with the same use cases in mind.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: David H. Hartman on July 31, 2021, 03:07:51
If the LCD didn't flip out it would be stronger. It could still get mashed but the hinge mechanism wouldn't be there to be damaged.

A major advantage for a flip out screen is low angle and Hail Marry shots. With the Nikon F photographers would take off the prims and shoot with the camera over their heads.

I think pro who must carry two cameras with two different lenses have to accept the risk. Taking the flip out LCD would be a major imposition for many, many photographers. Removing the LCD entirely would be a huge deal breaker for a majority of potential buyers.

Now what about a reversible LCD monitor that was strong on the back side? Maybe yes, maybe no.

Dave
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Birna Rørslett on July 31, 2021, 09:30:09
--Now what about a reversible LCD monitor that was strong on the back side? Maybe yes, maybe no.

The Zfc has a reversible LCD. Probably the flagship is equal in this respect.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: chris dees on July 31, 2021, 19:44:16
Canon R3, allegedly used during the Olympic games as well, has a flip-put screen.  It is an interestingly contrasting difference between the flagship cameras developed with the same use cases in mind.
I think the Sony A1 and the Z9 are the competitors as the rumors about the R3 are its resolution is "only" 24Mpx.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Ilkka Nissilä on July 31, 2021, 22:23:24
I think the Sony A1 and the Z9 are the competitors as the rumors about the R3 are its resolution is "only" 24Mpx.

It also needs to compete with Sony A9II and Canon R5, in practice, since Nikon do not have direct competitors to those models (in mirrorless). And there is rumors about a cinema-optimized version of the R5, which also would be a competitor of a sorts.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Akira on August 01, 2021, 00:59:46
I think the Sony A1 and the Z9 are the competitors as the rumors about the R3 are its resolution is "only" 24Mpx.

I guess Canon is more concentrating on the improvements of the uncropped 4k video performance and reduce the jello artifact.  R3 should work well in tandem with C70.
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: chambeshi on August 01, 2021, 09:49:24
Thom's take on the images of this prototype Z9

https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/a-z9-does-appear-to-be-at.html
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Hugh_3170 on October 05, 2021, 14:49:08
It seems as if Nikon is rumbling on with respect of the Z9.

I received this from Nikon Australia this evening.  The link is appropriately called a teaser - apt since very little information is given.

Link:

https://view.mcd.nikon.com/?qs=05bca6d220037eb9d2ab52408307746378744753a89e83404f88ef2f9fd71b3457d62485d46838a1cf3f68070673edefb8045bb295fe7712295d313e42e4ad5852716a5582c867a9bbc9c51a613d3d5e89d06adcc1651f9b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOyLw_tWZg&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Z9 - first pictures
Post by: Luc on October 05, 2021, 15:07:36
In the Netherlands members of the Nikon Club Nederland are invited to join a webinar on introduction and presentation of the Z9 in October. Exact date to be defined.