From the very beginning, I have been getting conflicting information on the sensor size of the upcoming Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera. Nikon only told us that it will be a “newly developed high-resolution stacked FX sensor”. The rumor was that three different sensors were tested: 45-46MP, 50MP, and 60MP. The latest info I received is that the Z9 will have a 45MP sensor that will allow up to 30 fps (previous rumors indicated “only” 20 fps). Here is an updated recap of the Nikon Z9 rumored specifications so far: Newly developed 45MP high-resolution stacked FX sensor 30 fps Integrated vertical grip handle The Z9 is described as a D6 body combined with EOS R5 imaging, α9II AF, and blackout-free EVF Nikon confirmed that the Z9 will be better than the D6 Multishot-mode 16-bit RAW option 8k30p, 4k120/60/30p (support for 8K video recording) New EXPEED image-processing engine designed for 8k (newly developed Imaging Pipeline Processor to broaden sensor readout emphasizing speed) Improved AF (Object detection AF) “Stunning” AF tracking (better than the D6) Advanced real-time tracking Two XQD/CFX type B memory card slots ISO 64 – 25,600, Hi1, Hi2 Improved noise levels and specifically significantly better dynamic range High resolution, blackout-free EVF: probably 5.76 MP or maybe even 9k MP viewfinder, 120 Hz refresh rate (the resolution can be reduced to increase the refresh rate) New user interface (no second LCD screen on the back like the D6) New battery: Nikon EN-EL18x Gbit LAN, USB-C, WiFi, GPS, built-in transmitter Price: $6,000 –...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Friday, 16 July, 2021