Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera with Basic Bundle

Comprising the core accessories needed to begin shooting with a compatible lens, the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera with Basic Bundle from B&H combines the full-frame mirrorless body with a protective camera bag and card reader.

Nikon Z9: Unstoppable

Delivering speed, image quality, and connectivity, the Nikon Z9 is a professional-grade camera characterized by its newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance, and high-resolution 8K video recording. Their first mirrorless flagship camera, the Z9 stands out as a camera that appeals to photographers and filmmakers working across a wide variety of applications.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor

Complementing the sensor is an advanced processing engine, the EXPEED 7, which offers speeds approximately 10x faster than a Z 7II. This engine works in conjunction with the stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling.

Top continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in raw, 30 fps when shooting in JPEG, and an impressive 120 fps shooting rate when recording 11MP stills, with all rates supporting full AF/AE performance.

Able to buffer over 1000 raw images in a burst, meaning raw image sequences can be recorded for approximately 50 seconds continuously. Also, during playback, you can skip to the first shot of a given burst to expedite the on-camera review process.

Electronic Shutter-Only Design

Relying on the speed and stacked design of the sensor, the Z9 completely forgoes a mechanical shutter and uses just an electronic shutter for all capture modes. The speed of the sensor enables recording at up to 1/32,000 sec and the stacked structure reduces motion distortion for accurate depiction of fast-moving subjects, like golf clubs, baseball bats, and automobiles. Also, despite the absence of a mechanical shutter, flash sync up to 1/200 sec. is still supported as well as high speed sync functions. By removing the mechanical shutter, the Z9 can also operate completely silently and there is no worry over mechanical shutter wear or breakdown. A shutter release sound can be added for awareness when a photo is being taken, and the volume can be adjusted to suit different working scenarios.

Subject Detection with Deep Learning Technology

Utilizing a new algorithm and deep learning technology, automatic Subject Detection can now recognize nine distinct subject types, ranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame. Eye-Detection AF, specifically, has been tuned for improved accuracy and refined recognition of eyes in the scene regardless of how small or large they are within the image frame.

Up to 8K Recording Supported

Matching the high-end photo attributes, the Z9 is Nikon's most capable video camera as well, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 8K. Using full pixel readout, UHD 8K 30p video can be recorded with continuous shooting possible for approximately 2 hours 5 minutes. Full-frame 4K recording is available, too, up to 120p for slow-motion playback. Using an 8K area, oversampled UHD 4K recording is possible at up to 60p for increased sharpness and detail. Also, high-resolution frame grabs can be recorded in camera from 8K and 4K videos, for producing 33MP or 11MP stills, respectively.

Internal N-RAW and ProRes RAW Video

Added with Firmware 2.0, the Z9 is capable of internal 12-bit raw recording at up to 8.3K 60p in the N-RAW format, as well as support for ProRes RAW recording. Raw recording offers greater tonal and color latitude and can improve dynamic range, benefitting color grading needs and post-production flexibility.

N-RAW is Nikon's own raw recording format that offers impressively small file sizes compared to other raw formats as well as the ability to create MP4 proxies for more efficient previewing or transferring.

N-RAW recording is available at up to 8.3K at 60p or 24p; 4.1K at up to 120p; 5.3K at up to 60p with a 1.5x crop; and 3.8K at 120p with a 2.3x crop.

ProRes RAW recording is also available at up to 4.1K and 60p.

ProRes and H.265 10-Bit Internal Recording

Internal recording with 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling is possible in the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs, and H.264 and 4:2:0 color can be used depending on workflow needs. For more latitude when color grading in post, there is also a 10-bit N-Log setting as well as a Flat color profile. Additionally, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) can be used for creating HDR-ready content straight from the camera.

Firmware 2.0 Video Upgrades

Elevating the cinema capabilities of the Z9, Firmware 2.0 introduced a series of production-related updates for the camera:

Red REC frame indicator on EVF and LCD during recording to easily recognize when recording is being captured.

Waveform monitor for realtime exposure analysis.

Dedicated video info display indicates various recording settings, such as frame size, frame rate, audio settings, codec, bit depth, and HDMI output settings. Some of these settings will also be visible on the camera's top control panel.

Fine ISO control in Manual mode for adjusting exposure in 1/6-stop increments.

Fast AF-ON function can be assigned to Fn buttons; it is now possible to assign two different AF speeds to different buttons.

Slow shutter speed video is supported, slower than 1/frame rate, for working in extreme low-light conditions or for creating intentionally blurred effects.

Firmware 5.1 Video Upgrades

A smaller but significant update is Firmware 5.1 which brings a few highly-anticipated quality of life upgrades for videographers:

Shutter angle is now a selectable option for video recording with a range from 5.6° to 360%deg;.

Zebra pattern can now be set to a handful of different colors to improve visibility.

Brightness information displays, including waveforms and histograms, now have adjustable transparency, size, and position.

Real-Live Viewfinder

Real-Live Viewfinder is a an advanced EVF utilizing a 3.69m-dot OLED panel with adjustable luminance up to 3000 cd/m2 for clear visibility in bright conditions. This EVF also works in conjunction with dual-stream technology for blackout-free viewing when shooting continuously. Firmware 2.0 has further improved the finder's performance with a high fps function, which ups the EVF's refresh rate to 120 fps for even smoother, lifelike viewing.

Four-Axis Tilting LCD

A first for Nikon, the Z9 incorporates a 3.2" 2.1m-dot four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD that better supports working from high and low angles, regardless if shooting in the horizontal or vertical orientation. This screen's four-way tilting design allows for easier viewing from a variety of positions and the user interface orientation will also shift depending on how the camera is held.

Tough, Durable Construction

Dual CFexpress Type B memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and promote high-speed reading and writing to keep up with the fast continuous shooting and high-resolution 8K video recording. Both slots are also compatible with XQD memory cards.

Optimized for a professional workflow, the Z9 is characterized by its ergonomic form factor and inclusion of a vertical grip for easy switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

Built to the same dust and moisture resistance standards as the D6, the Z9 has a highly durable and rigid magnesium alloy chassis that manages to be 20% smaller than the former flagship DSLR body.

Included EN-EL18d battery offers approximately 700 frames per charge. The Z9 is also compatible with other EN-EL18-series batteries.

Versatile Connectivity

Matching the professional build quality, the Z9 is fitted with a variety of connectivity options to suit various workflow needs:

Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag for DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras (Pinestone)

USB4 / USB-C

Enjoy high-speed transfers with the USB4/USB-C port that delivers transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s, so you can quickly move large video files and data backups. Use the reader with your tablet or laptop, so you can have a fast and portable solution for capturing and editing files on the go.

Active and Passive Cooling

CFexpress memory cards operate at incredible speeds and produce a lot of heat, not just from the memory card but also from the internal electronic components of the card reader. The CR-CFX40 features both active and passive cooling to keep internal components safe and the outer surface cool to the touch. The active variable-speed fan is supplemented by passive heat dissipation through the aluminum housing, vented side panels, and textured surface.

Aluminum Housing

An aluminum housing not only provides passive cooling, it also offers a lightweight and durable exterior that resists scratches. This is great when you're travelling and tossing the card reader in your bag with other cables and accessories.

Locking Card Slot

The CFexpress Type B card slot provides push-style locking security. With a simple push on the card, you lock and unlock the card from the slot so it won't accidentally come out when you're in the middle of data transfers or editing.