Nikon announces flagship Z9 mirrorless in 2021.

[MacNut]

Interview: Nikon - "A flagship Nikon Z series mirrorless camera can be expected within the year"

In the latest in our series of socially distanced interviews, we spoke to Keiji Oishi of Nikon. In an exclusive announcement to DPReview, he revealed that Nikon is working on a professional Z-mount camera. Click through to read more.

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A flagship Nikon Z-series mirrorless camera can be expected within the year, and is being developed with the goal of surpassing the D6. It will respond to the advanced needs of professionals. The upcoming model will debut a newly developed high-resolution stacked CMOS sensor. While this camera will be a major technological leap for still photographers of a wide variety of genres, our engineers are considering powerful video features such as 8K that respond to the needs of all kinds of content creators and professionals.

Within the year, we plan on releasing a professional camera model that brings together our latest groundbreaking technologies. Further, our NIKKOR Z lens lineup is scheduled to expand to approximately thirty lenses. The Z-mount system is becoming stronger, and better able to meet varied user needs. Additionally, we are continuing to plan lenses and systems that will be unique to the Z mount system.

With no compromise in investing in basic technologies that support the technological advancements in imaging, we aim to continually offer our users an enjoyable and impressive imaging experience. Additionally, with the spread of 5G and innovations in AI technology, we believe that camera technology will be required in all sorts of industries. Business opportunities are expanding, and we plan to seize business opportunities and take challenges in new fields, not just within imaging.

 

[Clix Pix]

This sounds very encouraging for Nikon and its current and future users!

 

[MacNut]

It's official: Nikon announces development of flagship mirrorless Z9

Following confirmation last week that it was working on a professional mirrorless Z-series camera, Nikon has officially announced the development of the Z9. Click through for more information.

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Following confirmation last week that it was working on a professional mirrorless Z-series camera, Nikon has officially announced the development of the Z9. Scheduled for release some time this year, the Z9 will use a 'newly developed' stacked CMOS sensor and processing engine. The image accompanying the announcement shows a camera larger than the Z6/Z7 II, with what appears to be an integrated vertical grip. At present, no other images are available but we will update our coverage with additional assets as and when they're made public.

Confirmation of support for 8K video strongly suggests that this sensor will be based on the same chip that we've seen in Sony's flagship sports and action camera, the Alpha 1. That's all we know for now, but Nikon promises that the Z9 will represent 'ultimate usability as a tool', which - coupled with previously-published remarks from an executive to DPReview that the new camera was 'developed with the goal of surpassing the D6' - hints at a professional workhorse, designed as much for ruggedness as performance.

 

[MacNut]

Nikon Press Release.

March 9, 2021: NIKON IS DEVELOPING THE NIKON Z 9 FULL-FRAME FLAGSHIP MIRRORLESS CAMERA​

MELVILLE, NY – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021, and represents a significant leap in technology and performance.

The Z 9 brings together Nikon's groundbreaking technologies to deliver the best still and video performance in Nikon history, meeting the advanced needs of professionals in a wide range of genres. It utilizes a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and new image-processing engine. In response to the growing needs of professionals, advanced enthusiasts and cinematographers, it includes support for 8K video recording as well as various other video specifications that fulfill diverse needs and workflows. The Z 9 embodies ultimate usability as a tool, offering users an unprecedented imaging experience from capture to workflow exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras.

Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date.

For more information about current Nikon products, including the Nikon Z series camera line and NIKKOR Z lens lineup, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

 

[Clix Pix]

Better late than never...... It is encouraging that they are doing this, though, staying in the game!

 

[MacNut]

Better late than never...... It is encouraging that they are doing this, though, staying in the game!

This camera looks to have some grip on it too.

 

[Clix Pix]

That will be pleasing to those who need/want a grip. Thing is, this camera body and any new lenses probably won't appear for months yet, which is really too bad.

 

[mollyc]

The grip for the Z9 will be built in, but there is a grip now for the second gen Z6 & Z7.

 

[MacNut]

This might put Canon on it's toes now. This camera will compete with the A1, what will Canon do.

 

[Clix Pix]

Isn't Canon's new flagship camera going to be coming out fairly soon? Somehow I had that impression.

 

[Fishrrman]

Canon R1 will be out late this year or early next year.
Will be their first camera with fully global shutter...

 

[MacNut]

Canon R1 will be out late this year or early next year.
Will be their first camera with fully global shutter...

Will it have a stacked sensor?

 

[Erehy Dobon]

This might put Canon on it's toes now. This camera will compete with the A1, what will Canon do.

Canon excels at full motion (video). Nikon has zero reputation in this arena.

That's a big reason why Nikon has yielded so much territory to Canon and Sony, particularly in the field of photojournalism. Photojournalism pros aren't just taking still photos. They are shooting video. Sometimes live.

 

[Clix Pix]

That's a good point. Some of us who are avid photographers aren't interested in video, just in still photography. I just ignore the video features on my cameras, always have, not a big deal. One thing that is good about the video features is that they have also contributed to technological advances which have been beneficial to still photographers as well.

Sony has a contract with the Associated Press now, and they've definitely stepped up to the plate with their advanced A1 flagship camera plus connectivity with their Xperia smartphones, too, especially the latest one, creating an easy, quick means of sending video and stills immediately back to the mothership when out in the field shooting sports activities and news events.