The Nikon Z8 is a Paradigm Shifting Camera
The Nikon Z8 is exciting, not only because it’s a very capable camera, but also because it represents a major paradigm shift in the camera industry.
Nikon Z8 Hands-On: This Apple Didn’t Fall Far From the Z9 Tree
As a parent, you hope that your children will emulate your best traits, but also blaze new trails and achieve greatness beyond their own. You hope that lessons will be learned from your own mistakes and that your weaknesses will not be theirs. Is the Nikon Z9 a proud parent?
The Nikon Z8 is a Z9 in a Smaller Body: The ‘True Successor’ to the D850
Nikon has announced the Z8, a full-frame mirrorless camera that is basically identical to the Z9 but in a smaller form factor. Nikon is also positioning it as the "true successor" to the D850.
A Collaborative Quest to Save an Endangered Toad from Extinction
The boreal toad is Colorado’s only alpine species of toad; this high-altitude amphibian lives at 7,000 to 12,000 feet of elevation in mountain ponds and lakes. They used to thrive, but are now facing a severely declining population.
Nikon’s ‘The Creator’s Project’ Reveals How a Music Video Was Shot
In partnership with video production agency Mahogany, Nikon has released a behind-the-scenes documentary, The Creator's Project, that showcases the creative journey to develop and release rhythm and blues artist James Vickery's latest music video for his song, "Only You."
The Nikon Z9’s Selectable Shutter Sounds are Actually Coming
The ability to change the sound that the Nikon Z9's electronic shutter makes is actually coming, as demonstrated by the company during a live stream.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2023
Carrying on a tradition we started last year, PetaPixel has gathered its staff together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will take place over the course of the next calendar year. We're ready to be very, very wrong.
Robotic Cameras at the World Cup Tracks Players and Operates Via Playstation Pad
A news agency has lifted the lid on its robotic camera technology used at the World Cup which includes player-tracking technology that's operated via a Playstation controller.
Nikon Service Advisory: Some Z9 Lens Release Buttons Are Malfunctioning
Nikon has issued a "Technical Service Advisory" for the Nikon Z9 camera as some of the lens release buttons are not functioning correctly. Those affected can send their cameras to Nikon to have the issue fixed.
The Nikon Z9’s ‘Pre-Release’ Feature Makes Lightning Triggers Obsolete
If you’ve ever tried to photograph lightning during the daytime, you know it’s almost impossible. By the time you press the shutter button, it’s gone. That’s why lightning triggers, while no guarantee of success, exist. But the addition of the new “Pre-release” feature in the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera now makes those triggers obsolete. It guarantees success, as I found out last week.
Untold Stories of the Nikon Z9’s Development
The process of designing a flagship digital camera is a heavily guarded secret. But in a rare exception, some of the key individuals responsible for the development of the Nikon Z9 sat down and explained some of the defining aspects that brought the camera to life.
Nikon Z9 Teardown: A Look Inside the Monster Flagship Mirrorless Camera
The Nikon Z9 is here and ready to take on the Sony A1 and Canon R3 for the title of ‘Mirrorless Flagship.’ We can argue all day about which camera is the best, but there’s no question that this one is the biggest. Mirrorless cameras have all been lighter and more compact than their DSLR counterparts, but with Z9 and the R3, Nikon and Canon have changed that.
Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review: In a Class of Its Own
The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an anomaly: lens with this kind of focal length and aperture shouldn’t be so easy to use and inexpensive. So, what’s the catch?
Nikon’s Latest Z9 Firmware Update Further Improves Autofocus
Nikon has announced a small firmware update 2.10 for the Z9 flagship camera which adds a high-frequency flicker reduction feature as well as further improves autofocus performance.
25 Years of Digital Photography: From Ugly to Awesome
When I received my Nikon Z9 in late December 2021, I was a bit anxious. Would it live up to the hype? Was it going to be the camera that Nikon had promised (and many Nikon users had been waiting for)?
How Pro Photographers Helped Make the Z9, from Prototype to Flagship
Developing a new camera system doesn't happen quickly. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reveals that it had been working with Nikon for several years to develop the Z9, from its early abstract prototype stage through to today, where it is outfitting its staff with the flagship camera.
Yes, the Nikon Z9 Sensor is Made by Sony. No, It Does Not Matter
A new report from TechInsights confirms that the Nikon Z9 sensor is made by Sony, a fact that does not matter at all.
Nikon’s New 660GB CFexpress Memory Card Costs $727
Nikon has released final information on its promised first-party CFexpress Type-B memory card. The new 660GB capacity card doesn't have a listed release date, but it can be pre-ordered for $727.
Nikon’s Profits Are Up, But its Market Share is Still Worryingly Low
Nikon recently released its annual results which are a key metric in determining how well the manufacturer is doing both in terms of short-term finances as well as implementing its medium-term strategy. The quick takeaway is that it's making more money, but that camera market share is worryingly low. What does this mean for it going forward?
Nikon Shows the Z9’s Upgraded Video Prowess in New 8K Short Film
Nikon has published a new short film and behind-the-scenes video that is designed to showcase the camera's newly-updated video prowess. The film was shot in 8K at 60 frames per second in 12-bit RAW.
The Nikon Z9 Was the Top-Selling Camera in its Category in Q1 2022
Market data from The NPD Group has found that the Nikon Z9 was the top-selling professional flagship full-frame mirrorless camera in the first quarter of 2022.
Nikon Z9 Update is So Big, It Could Have Been a Whole New Camera
The Nikon Z9 is about to get a lot more powerful thanks to a free firmware update that adds in-camera 12-bit RAW video at up to 8K at 60 frames per second, oversampled 4K at 60 frames per second, a pre-release photo capture button, and so much more.
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review: Stellar Optics and Speed
Currently, the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens in the Nikon Z-mount system, the Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S faces a lot of eager potential customers who are going to balance its longer focal length with overall size and cost. I can’t say it will disappoint.
The World Needs Photographers Now More Than Ever
Who are you, when you’re holding your camera in your hands? You're likely less distracted, or less anxious. Maybe you're more aware, or more alive. But now that we are here, looking out over the smoking ruins of a year that has hardly begun, what should we do?
Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Review: A Glimpse of Greatness
The full-frame Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has many long-lens photographers excited about being the last piece of glass they’ll ever need to buy. With a built-in 1.4x teleconverter effectively replacing the need for a 500mm or 600mm f/4 and state-of-the-art optics from Nikon, there’s potential to be something truly special.
The Nikon Z9 May Get Custom Shutter Sounds, Including a Cat’s Meow
The Nikon Z9 uses a purely electronic shutter, meaning the camera shoots completely silently and that any shutter sound you hear is an artificial audio file. Nikon has developed a beta firmware and teased the possibility of custom shutter sounds, including a cat's meow.
The Best Used Digital Cameras to Buy in 2023
While there are many advantages to buying a brand new camera -- including a manufacturer warranty and, well, the fact that it’s never been used by anyone else -- there are likewise a plethora of reasons to buy cameras on the used market.
Nikon Launches the $14,000 Z-Mount 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens
Nikon has announced the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S for full-frame mirrorless Z-mount cameras. This company describes this $14,000 lens as a high-performance super-telephoto prime that is designed to work seamlessly with the new Nikon Z9.
The Nikon Z9 is So Fast It Can Capture a Speeding Bullet
Nikon touts its new Z9 mirrorless camera as being able to capture motion faster than the human eye can see. One photographer just discovered that the camera is so fast that its burst mode can be used to capture speeding bullets.
Thoughts on the Nikon Z9 by Someone Who Has Used Every Nikon DSLR
In all my years in photography, I don’t think any camera has had as much buzz leading up to its release as the Nikon Z9. There were many reasons for that, both good and bad, but now that the camera’s here, does it live up to the hype? After one week of using it, I think so.