Nikon Z9 FX Mirrorless Camera Body Only
Nikon SKU: 1669 | Helix SKU: NK1669
Overview
An unprecedented imaging experience.
Nikon is proud to announce the development of theZ 9, the first flagship model for the mirrorlessZ mount. Bringing together the most exceptional groundbreaking technologies, theZ 9delivers the best still and video performance in Nikons history. Highlighting our commitment to the professionals behind the lens, theZ 9is designed to help you create the most compelling images.
Specifications
Specifications
Type
| Type | Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z Mount |
Image Sensor
| Effective Pixels | 45.7 Million |
| Sensor Size | 35.9mmx23.9mm |
| Image Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS Sensor |
| Image Sensor Format | FX |
| Total Pixels | 52.37 Million |
| Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) |
| Image Area | FX-format (L)8,256 x 5,504 (M)6,192 x 4,128 (S)4,128 x 2,752 DX-format (L)5,408 x 3,600 (M)4,048 x 2,696 (S)2,704 x 1,800 1:1(24×24) (L)5,504 x 5,504 (M)4,128 x 4,128 (S)2,752 x 2,752 16:9(36×20) (L)8,256 x 4,640 (M)6,192 x 3,480 (S)4,128 x 2,320 |
File System
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File Format Still Images
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression -
Storage Media
CFexpress (Type B)
XQD Type Memory -
File System
DCF 2.0
Exif 2.32
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 16- level manual brightness controls
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx.100% horizontal
100% vertical -
Viewfinder Magnification
Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
4 +3 m1
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Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Shutter
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Shutter Type
Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield
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Shutter Speed
1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200
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Flash Sync Speed
Upto:X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
20framespersecond
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
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Metering Range
-3 to +17 EV
(ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 C/68 F) -
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
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Picture Control
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls -
Multiple Exposure
Yes
Add
Average
Lighten
Darken
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 6425600 in step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV
can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control available -
Active D-Lighting
Canbeselectedfrom:
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
Extra high 2
Extra high 1 -
Active D-Lighting Bracketing
Yes
Focus/Autofocus
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Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
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Detection Range
-6.5 to +19 EV (-8.5 to +19 EV with starlight view (Measured in photo mode at ISO 100, f/1.2 lens, at a temperature of 20 C/68 F)
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Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used -
Focus Point
493 (single-point AF)
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AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint
Single-Point
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Dynamic-area (S)
Dynamic-area (M)
Dynamic-area (L)
3D-tracking
Subject-tracking AF
Pinpoint and Dynamic-area AF (S, M, L), 3D-tracking available in photo mode only
3D-tracking available in video mode only -
Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
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Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift
Flash
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Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync
Off -
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory Shoe
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
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Flash Sync Terminal
Yes
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2,500 K10,000 K)
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (3 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Shade -
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
CollapseMovie
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Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Maximum Recording Time
2 hours 5 minutes
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Movie File Format
MOV
MP4 -
Movie Video Compression
Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
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Movie Audio Recording Format
Linear PCM
AAC -
Movie
8K UHD 7,6804,320 / 30p (progressive)
8K UHD 7,6804,320 / 25p
8K UHD 7,6804,320 / 24p
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 60 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 50 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 30 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 25 fps
4K UHD 3,840×2,160 / 24 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 100 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 60 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 50 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 30 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 25 fps
Full HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively -
Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
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Movie ISO
Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 25600
Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit
Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit -
Movie Active D-Lighting
Canbeselectedfrom:
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off -
Time Code
Yes
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Movie Log Gamma Output
Logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output with View Assist (HDMI output only)
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Movie e-VR
Yes
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Movie HDMI Output
Yes
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Movie Focus Peaking
Yes
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Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
Yes
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Time-Lapse Movie
Yes
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AF for Movie
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.2in.diagonal
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Monitor Resolution
2100kdots
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Monitor Type
Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data Display
Movie Playback
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
Voice memo input and playback
IPTC information embedding and display -
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Interface
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Interface
USB: Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended
Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Type A HDMI connector
10 pin remote terminal: Built-in -
Ethernet
RJ-45 connector
Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
Data rates *: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect
Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
(AUTOMDIX) * Maximum logical data rates according to IEEEstandard; actual rates may differ -
Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency: 24122462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania)
Operating frequency: 24122462 MHz (channel 11) and 51805805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency: 24122462 MHz (channel 11) and 51805825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
Operating frequency: 24122462 MHz (channel 11) and 57455805 MHz (Georgia)
Operating frequency: 24122462 MHz (channel 11) and 51805320 MHz (other European countries)
Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 8.4 dBm
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band 6.0 dBm (Georgia)
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 9.0 dBm (other countries)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE -
Smart Device App Connectivity
SnapBridge
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Bluetooth
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
Version 5.0
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 24022480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 24022480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP)
Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm -
GPS
Via the SnapBridge app
Built-in -
Supported GNS Systems
GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)
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Data Acquired
Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
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Clock Synchronization
Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS
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Track Logs
NMEA-compliant
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Log Interval
15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.





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