Nikon Z9 FX Mirrorless Camera Body Only

Image Sensor

File System

1. 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

2. Storage Media

   CFexpress (Type B)
   XQD Type Memory

3. File System

   DCF 2.0
   Exif 2.32

Viewfinder

1. 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

2. Viewfinder Frame Coverage

   Approx. 100% horizontal
   100% vertical

3. Viewfinder Magnification

   Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)

4. Viewfinder Eyepoint

   21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

5. Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment

   −4 – +3 m−1

6. Eye Sensor

   Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter

1. Shutter Type

   Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield

2. 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

3. Flash Sync Speed

   Up to:  X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported

4. Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution

   20 frames per second

Exposure

1. Exposure Metering System

   TTL metering using camera image sensor

2. Metering Range

   -3 to +17 EV
   (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

3. Exposure Compensation

   -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

4. Exposure Lock

   Luminosity locked at detected value

5. 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

6. Multiple Exposure

   Yes
   Add
   Average
   Lighten
   Darken

Sensitivity

1. ISO Sensitivity

   ISO 64–25600 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

2. Active D-Lighting

   Can be selected from: 
   Auto
   High
   Normal
   Low
   Off
   Extra high 2
   Extra high 1

3. Active D-Lighting Bracketing

   Yes

Focus/Autofocus

1. Autofocus System

   Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist

2. 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)

3. 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

4. Focus Point

   493 (single-point AF)

5. 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

6. Focus Lock

   Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector

7. Vibration Reduction

   5-axis image sensor shift

Flash

1. 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

2. Flash Sync Modes

   Front-curtain sync
   Rear-curtain sync
   Red-eye reduction
   Red-eye reduction with slow sync
   Slow sync
   Off

3. Flash Compensation

   -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M

4. Flash-ready Indicator

   Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output

5. Accessory Shoe

   ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread

6. 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

7. Flash Sync Terminal

   Yes

White Balance

1. White Balance

   Auto (3 types)
   Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 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

2. White Balance Bracketing

   Yes

CollapseMovie

1. Movie Metering

   TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

2. Movie Maximum Recording Time

   2 hours 5 minutes

3. Movie File Format

   MOV
   MP4

4. Movie Video Compression

   Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)

5. Movie Audio Recording Format

   Linear PCM
   AAC

6. Movie

   8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 30p (progressive)
   8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 25p
   8K UHD 7,680×4,320 / 24p
   4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 60 fps
   4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 50 fps
   4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
   4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
   4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
   Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 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

7. Movie Audio

   Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted

8. 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

9. Movie Active D-Lighting

   Can be selected from:
   Extra High
   High
   Normal
   Low
   Off

10. Time Code

    Yes

11. Movie Log Gamma Output

    Logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output with View Assist (HDMI output only)

12. Movie e-VR

    Yes

13. Movie HDMI Output

    Yes

14. Movie Focus Peaking

    Yes

15. Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)

    Yes

16. Time-Lapse Movie

    Yes

17. AF for Movie

    AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted

Monitor

1. Monitor Size

   3.2 in. diagonal

2. Monitor Resolution

   2100 k dots

3. Monitor Type

   Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD

Playback

1. 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

2. Voice Memo Function

   Yes

Interface

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania)
   Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
   Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
   Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia)
   Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 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

4. Smart Device App Connectivity

   SnapBridge

5. Bluetooth

   Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
   Version 5.0
   Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
   Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
   Maximum output power (EIRP)
   Bluetooth: 2.9 dBm
   Bluetooth Low Energy: 1.4 dBm

6. GPS

   Via the SnapBridge app
   Built-in

7. Supported GNS Systems

   GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)

8. Data Acquired

   Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)

9. Clock Synchronization

   Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS

10. Track Logs

    NMEA-compliant

11. Log Interval

    15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.

12. Maximum Log Recording Time

    6, 12, or 24 hours

13. Log Deletion

    Supported

Menus

1. Supported Languages

   English

Power

1. Battery / Batteries

   EN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery
   EN-EL18c, EN-EL18b, EN-EL18a,and EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL18d.

2. Battery Life (shots per charge)

   [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots
   [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 700 shots
   [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 770 shots
   [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 740 shots
   Photo Mode (Burst Photography): Number of Shots: Approx. 5310 shots

   
   Movies: [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes
   [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes

3. AC Adapter

   EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
   EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only.

4. Battery Charger

   MH-33 Battery Charger

Miscellaneous

1. Tripod Socket

   1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

2. Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

   5.9 in. 

   (149 mm) 

    x  5.9 in. 

   (149.5 mm) 

    x  3.6 in. 

   (90.5 mm)

3. Approx. Weight

   47.3 oz. 

   (1340 g)

4. Operating Environment

   Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
   Temperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F)