I have been shooting BIF with the D850 and 500F4E FL VR for the last 4 years. The mirrorless revolution has redefined the playing field with game changing auto-focus and now subject detection. The Z9 is now king of the hill with the most recent firmware update so I now have one of the best combos ever with my 500F4 glued to my Z9. The commitment Nikon has shown to their new flagship camera is outstanding as they continue to release new firmware updates (unlike Sony that has not added new features to the A1). If Nikon adds the ability to recapture in raw with the next update then they will leave all competition in the rearview mirror!

I have been shooting BIF with the D850 and 500F4E FL VR for the last 4 years. The mirrorless revolution has redefined the playing field with game changing auto-focus and now subject detection. The Z9 is now king of the hill with the most recent firmware update so I now have one of the best combos ever with my 500F4 glued to my Z9. The commitment Nikon has shown to their new flagship camera is outstanding as they continue to release new firmware updates (unlike Sony that has not added new features to the A1). If Nikon adds the ability to recapture in raw with the next update then they will leave all competition in the rearview mirror!

It's an amazing camera. Love that it is getting regular updates with meaningful new features. Looking forward to have this piece of gear in my bag for a long time and the pictures I'll take with it!

Moving from the D850 to the Z9 I thought would be a step up, but it is a step into a new universe.The bright viewfinder in low light is phenomenal. 9 FPS to 20 FPS is just wow. Seeing the histogram in the viewfinder is a game changer for me, Being able to use my "F" lenses with the FTZ adapter was key. I haven't used the pre-capture for anything yet, but expect it to come in soooo handy when I need it. I was very surprised to find that silent mode disables the flash! That had me going. I'm still learning what the Z9 can do and probably wiil for the rest of my life. It's really versatile. I'm glad I made the headlong plunge from D850 to Z9.

It's an amazing camera. Love that it is getting regular updates with meaningful new features. Looking forward to have this piece of gear in my bag for a long time and the pictures I'll take with it!

Moving from the D850 to the Z9 I thought would be a step up, but it is a step into a new universe.The bright viewfinder in low light is phenomenal. 9 FPS to 20 FPS is just wow. Seeing the histogram in the viewfinder is a game changer for me, Being able to use my "F" lenses with the FTZ adapter was key. I haven't used the pre-capture for anything yet, but expect it to come in soooo handy when I need it. I was very surprised to find that silent mode disables the flash! That had me going. I'm still learning what the Z9 can do and probably wiil for the rest of my life. It's really versatile. I'm glad I made the headlong plunge from D850 to Z9.

I came from the D850. This camera vastly increases the odds of "getting the shot". It's way smarter than I am, meaning I'm still learning after 2 year, but I love that about it. My only criticism is that I wish it had 8 shooting banks instead of 4.

Awesome camera. So much to learn. Please bring eye touch through EVF like ZF.

I came from the D850. This camera vastly increases the odds of "getting the shot". It's way smarter than I am, meaning I'm still learning after 2 year, but I love that about it. My only criticism is that I wish it had 8 shooting banks instead of 4.