Z 9

I have been a Nikon camera owner since 1970 and a digital user beginning with the D100. The Z9 represents the biggest move forward I’ve ever experienced in the line - truly amazing in every way. Suggest that you look at the Plenum 135mm lens for its beautiful bokeh and color rendering.

I'm an avid amateur bird photographer, as well as a lifelong Nikon enthusiast. I've been reading Z9 reviews since the camera was first launched and decided to get one at the end of November 2023. It is, simply put, a fantastic camera. Firmware 4.1 did the trick for me. I own 2 other Nikon DSLRs: a D5 and D850, both also fantastic cameras. The Z9 is my main camera and I use it with a 500mm PF lens (and FTZ II adapter).

The manufacturing and design are impressive. The performance is equally impressive.

After using the excellent D850 this camera was so far ahead! I was able to greatly increase the keeper rate of my favorite birds in flight pictures locking on the eye. The AI is amazing! I do wish for a 1.2 crop feature in a future firmware upgrade. This was there on the D850 which enabled me to use my 500mm pf lens as a light 600mm while retaining adequate megapixels and increasing memory card capacity. I have used this on the D850 a lot.

I am still getting used to the Z9, but so far, it's incredible. I shoot mostly wildlife where focal speed is critical, this is where this camera excels. There is lots to learn and I am excited to do so. Hands down the best camera I have owned. This camera is retiring my D500 which has served me well. I took out to take photos of motocross riders, loved the results.

Amazing camera that increased my capture rate for birds and sports. This is well thought out professional camera. I took 1 star off because I wish the banks would keep you settings instead of being a bookmark of every change I make. I created a work around but hope this will be in a future update.

Coming from a D850, I waited for this camera while some of my friends jumped brands. I’m glad I waited. I love the controls and lay out on this camera. The regular firmware is Nikons commitment to constant improvement and customer support. It weather and dust sealing is a big plus for an outdoors photographer. The Z9’s AF is amazing and getting better all the time. I shoot wildlife and birds. Paired with the Nikon’s 800mm Z mount lens my images are better and sharper than they where when I shot the 850 and my old 600mm f/4. I would recommend the Z9 to anyone looking for a pro level camera, it is well worth the investment.

I purchased the Z9 to replace my D850 and I have not been disappointed. I had a Z6 and I found the delay for 'initiation' was slow and the autofocus was not that impressive, so I had my concerns. The Z8 had also just been launched and after reading the reviews I opted for the Z9, and I have not been disappointed. The autofocus is extremely good and from the time I press the shutter button the camera is ready to go - there is no delay. The camera handles well, it feels solid, but light, and though some of the buttons have moved locations it is still easy to use. I have used it for portraits, and sports and I find the quality of the images to be very good and consistent.

Great camera great company it's awesome