Following confirmation last week, Nikon has officially announced the development of the Z9 professional mirrorless Z-series camera. Scheduled for release some time this year, the Z9 will use a ‘newly developed’ stacked CMOS sensor and processing engine.
From the first Nikon Z9 image in 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 Z9 development announcement with rumored specs so far.
Official Z9 Details Provided in the Press Text:
- newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor
- new image-processing engine
- support for 8K video recording
- various other video specifications
Here are the previously rumored specifications for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera. The Nikon Z9 will feature with EOS R5‘s imaging, a9 II‘s AF in a D6 like body. Breaking : Nikon Z9 Specifications: 46MP, 20 fps, 8K30p, 4K120p
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.
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