Rumors : Updated Nikon Z9 Specifications

Nikon officially announced the development of the Nikon Z9 flagship full-frame mirrorless camera. While this is only a “development” announcement, Nikon has already given us a glimpse of what we can expect from this beast.

The Z9 will be Nikon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera to record 8K video. It will be a pro-grade mirrorless camera with an integrated vertical grip. The camera will have a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and a new image-processing engine.

Nikon’s top-of-the-line flagship mirrorless camera is now listed on B&HPhoto. Here is what we know so far from the official Nikon Z9 official development announcement:

Newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor
New image-processing engine
8K video recording
Various other video specifications
Significant leap in technology and performance
To be released in 2021

Nikon will launch a counterattack with its own 8K camera Nikon Z9 to compete against the Sony a1 and the possible Canon EOS R1. So what to expect from Nikon Z9 specifications? Along with these official details we also have updated Nikon Z9 specifications which you can see below. This will definitely be an exciting camera with these specs and the grip.

Updated Rumored Nikon Z9 Specifications

Newly developed high-resolution stacked FX sensor. Could use Sony a1‘s 50MP sensor with even better performance.
Integrated vertical grip handle
Nikon Z9 is expected to be released in the fall of 2021
No official plans for a Nikon Z8 camera yet
Prototype Z9 cameras will be tested at the Tokyo Olympics this Summer
The Z9 is described as a D6 body combined with EOS R5 imaging, a9II AF, and blackout-free EVF
Nikon confirmed that the Z9 will be better than the D6
20 fps
Multishot-mode
16-bit RAW option
8k30p, 4k120/60/30p
New EXPEED processor 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)
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
Price: $6,000 – $7,000