The new Nikon flagship. A fast, powerful AF system with subject detection developed using deep learning technology. 45.7-megapixel stills. High-speed still frame rates up to 120 fps. 8K and 4K videos. The world's first truly blackout free viewfinder, and Nikon's first 4-axis tilting touchscreen. All in the most intelligent, durable, comfortable and connected Nikon camera the world has ever seen.
Tech Specs
Effective Pixels
45.7 millionSensor Size
35.9 mm x 23.9 mmImage Sensor Format
FXStorage Media
CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type MemoryISO 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 availableMovie
8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive), 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p, 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , 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 respectivelyMonitor Size
3.2 in. diagonalMonitor Type
Vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCDBattery / 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.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 mmApprox. Weight
47.3 oz.1340 g
- TypeDigital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
- Lens MountNikon Z mount
- Picture AngleNikon FX format
- Effective Pixels45.7 million
- Sensor Size35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
- Image Sensor FormatFX
- Image Sensor TypeStacked CMOS Sensor
- Total Pixels52.37 million
- Dust-Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)
- Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
- Image Area (pixels)FX-format
(L)8,256 x 5,504
(M)6,192 x 4,128
(S)4,128 x 2,752
DX-format
(L)5,408 x 3,600
(M)4,048 x 2,696
(S)2,704 x 1,800
16:9 (36 x 20)
(L)8,256 x 4,640
(M)6,192 x 3,480
(S)4,128 x 2,320
- File Format Still ImagesJPEG: 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
- Storage MediaCFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
- Card Slot2 slots, The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
- File SystemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.32
- Viewfinder1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 16- level manual brightness controls
- Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
- Viewfinder MagnificationApprox.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
- Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
- Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment−4 – +3 m−1
- Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
- Depth-of-Field ControlYes
- Lens Compatibility at a Glance***Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
- Shutter Speed1/32000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time
- Fastest Shutter Speed1/32000 sec.
- Slowest Shutter Speed900 sec.
- Flash Sync SpeedUp to: X=1/200 sec. to 1/250 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
- Bulb Shutter SettingYes
- Shutter Release ModesSingle frame, Continuous L , Continuous H , Self-timer, High-speed frame capture
- Approx. Frame Advance RateContinuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
- Continuous Shooting OptionsContinuous L: 1-10 fps , Continuous H: 10-20 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW: Approx. # fps) , High-speed frame capture: (C30) Approx. 30 fps) , High-speed frame capture (C120): Approx. 120 fps , Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
- Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled - Silent ShootingYes
- Top Continuous Shooting Speeds20 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution, 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution, 120 frames per second with JPEG at 11 Megapixel
- Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using camera image sensor
- Metering MethodMatrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame , Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
- Metering Range-3 to +17 EV, (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
- Exposure ModesAuto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)
- Exposure Compensation-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
- Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
- Picture ControlAuto, 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
- Multiple ExposureYes, Add, Average, Lighten, Darken
- ISO SensitivityISO 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
- Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity64
- Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity25600
- Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity32
- Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity102400
- Long Exposure Noise ReductionYes
- High ISO Noise ReductionLow, Normal, High, Off
- Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Auto, Extra high 2 , Extra high 1 , High, Normal, Low, Off - Active D-Lighting BracketingYes
- Single-Point AF ModeYes
- Dynamic AF ModeYes
- Auto-Area AF ModeYes
- Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
- 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)
- Lens ServoAutofocus (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
- Focus Point493 (single-point AF)
- AF-Area ModePinpoint, 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 , Subject-tracking AF available in video mode only, 20 additional custom Wide-Area AF modes for photography (accessible via C1/C2) , 12 additional Wide-Area AF for video (accessible via C1/C2)
- Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
- Focus ModesPinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
- Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points493
- Vibration Reduction5-axis image sensor shift
- Autofocus Fine TuneYes
- Flash BracketingYes
- X-Sync Speed1/200 sec.
- Top FP High Speed SyncUp to:1/8000 sec.
- Flash ControlTTL: 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
- Flash Sync ModesFront-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
- Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
- Flash-ready IndicatorLights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory ShoeISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
- 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
- Flash Sync TerminalYes
- White BalanceAuto (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
- White Balance BracketingYes
- Live View ShootingPhotography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode
- Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
- Movie Maximum Recording Time2 hours 5 minutes
- Movie File FormatMOV, MP4, NEV
- Movie Video CompressionN-RAW (12 bit) , Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit) , Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
- Movie Audio Recording FormatLinear PCM, AAC
- Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video)FX 8256 x 4644 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, DX 5392 x 3032 /60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, FX 4128 x 2322 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p , * 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
- Movie8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 / 30p (progressive), 8K UHD 7,680 × 4,320 /25p/24p, 4K UHD 3,840 × 2,160 /120p/100p/60p50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 /120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , 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
- 8K UHDYes
- 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)Yes
- Full HD Movies (1080p)Yes
- Slow Motion VideoYes
- Movie AudioBuilt-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
- Movie ISOMode 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
- Movie Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off - Time CodeYes
- Movie Log Gamma OutputN-Log or HLG videos are recorded to “memory card”, When NOT using memory card in Z 9 and using external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to “external recorder via HDMI-output”, When using both memory card in Z 9 and external recorder, N-Log or HLG video are recorded to both “memory card” and “external recorder via HDMI-output”, However, If you select 8K30p/25p/24p or 4K120p/100p, the recording frame size for HDMI-output is change to FHD, For example, if you select 8K30p, memory card is 8K30p and HDMI-output is FHD30p; If you select 4K60p, memory card is 4K60p and HDMI-output is 4K60p.
- Movie e-VRYes
- Movie HDMI OutputYes
- Movie Focus PeakingYes
- Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)Yes
- Time-Lapse MovieYes
- AF for MovieAF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
- Raw Video OptionYes
- Monitor Size3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Resolution2100 k dots
- Monitor TypeVertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
- TouchscreenYes
- Monitor Angle of View170° viewing angle
- Monitor AdjustmentsColor balance, 11-level manual brightness controls
- Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorYes
- Playback FunctionsAuto 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
- In-Camera Image EditingDistortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Resize, Straighten, Trim, Monochrome
- Image CommentYes
- Voice Memo FunctionYes
- InterfaceUSB: 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
- EthernetRJ-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
- Wi-Fi FunctionalityStandards: 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
- Smart Device App ConnectivitySnapBridge
- Wireless ConnectivityYes
- Wireless Transfer to PCYes
- BluetoothCommunication 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
- GPSBuilt-in , Via the SnapBridge app
- Supported GNS SystemsGPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan)
- Data AcquiredLatitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
- Clock SynchronizationCamera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS
- Track LogsNMEA-compliant
- Log Interval15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
- Maximum Log Recording Time6, 12, or 24 hours
- Log DeletionSupported
- Save/Load Camera SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Webcam Utility CompatibleYes
- Total Custom Settings73
- My MenuYes
- Recent SettingsYes
- Supported LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
- Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time SettingsYes
- Battery / BatteriesEN-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.
- Battery Life (shots per charge)
Movies:[Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes, [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 170 minutes - AC AdapterEH-7P Charging AC Adapter, EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c and EN-EL18b batteries only.
- Battery ChargerMH-33 Battery Charger
- Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- 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
- Approx. Weight47.3 oz.1340 g
- Operating EnvironmentTemperature: −10 °C–40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) , Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
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