Z 9

Poor quality control. The 1st memory card slot is defective and contacting NPS has been a waste of time. I regret buying the Z9.

I received my Z9 in time for a planned trip to Africa (Thank you Nikon!) and I've been shooting with it now going on three weeks. I'm completely blown away! I have been using an adaptive 500mm F/4 with the FTZ mount and the camera is well balance and extremely comfortable to use in the field. The menu layout, controls, and customizable buttons are classic Nikon, and the image quality is superb. As a Wildlife Photographer who primary photographs birds this camera is fast on focus, locks on to the subject tenaciously, and puts keeper after keeper on the card. Bravo to all those at Nikon who made this product a reality!

In every way, the Z9 lives up to and surpasses every expectation I had for it. After shooting several thousand frames with it on a multi-day action sports job this past weekend, there was not a single aspect of the camera that left me wanting. AF is nothing short of incredible - not even only compared to previous Z cameras. It just doesn't miss. Speed is next-level. Ergonomics and control layout are magnificent, even if it might take a bit to adjust to the relocation of certain buttons from other Z cameras. Endurance is astounding - after 1,400 frames and a few minutes of video, it still showed 3 of 5 bars of battery. There is honestly, legitimately not a single thing I didn't like about it.If you can get ahold of one, you will have finally acquired a truly universal camera. It can do anything and it excels at everything.

All I can say is, Thank you Nikon!!! I love my D500 and my D850, but looking to move into the mirrorless world, and staying with Nikon. I am an action type wildlife photographer and am just thrilled with the speed and responsiveness of the Z9. The Z9 made the wait worth it!!!!

The Z 9 is an amazing camera! I have been very happy with its performance. The Auto Focus system is lightening fast. It is much easier to photograph birds in flight with the Z 9. The Z 9 is an upgrade from my Z 7 (which I will be keeping for landscape photos and still shots). The view finder makes it really easy to find your subject even at 500mm. The Z 9 will lock focus and keep focus so much faster with birds in flight.

This is the best camera I have owned. It greatly exceeds the capabilities and ease of use of my Previous cameras. (D5, D500, D810 etc.) It feels and handles like my D5, but in a slightly smaller package. The only thing that takes work is learning how to use it's numerous new features and improved capabilities.

So far every situation has been a great shooting experience. Great focusing and overall build is perfect. Love the flagship size. I cant get out enough to shoot with it and its hard to put away. The speed in every aspect is a welcome improvement over the previous Z's.

Nikon has hit one "out of the park" with the new Z9! This is simply one of the best cameras Nikon has produced since the introduction of the D850. The Auto Focus is "spot on", the build quality is solid, the image quality is superior with the new Z lenses, the control layout is logical, and the overall look and feel is outstanding. I have owned many Nikon film and digital camera bodies over the years, and this is one of the best new cameras to hit the market in years. Nikon may have had a slow start getting into mirrorless, but with the new Z lenses, the Z cameras, and now the Z9, I truly believe Nikon has surpassed the competition and will continue to do so going forward.In short, the Nikon Z9 is a revolutionary achievement and deserves the designation as Nikon's flagship mirrorless camera!Outstanding job, Nikon!

I’ve only been able to shoot a few times in the morning but the focus is amazingly fast and locks on to birds quickly! Can’t wait for the weather to cooperate so I can spend an entire day shooting!