The Z 9 is designed for those who push the boundaries of photography and videography. It suits professional photojournalists who deal with wildlife or sports where top-notch EVF and AF performance is required, as well as durability credentials that surpass even the D6. The Z 9 also serves professional photographers in fashion and commercial shoots, as it requires them to unleash their full creativity with high-resolution photos and videos, as well as video content creators who seek quality shots in efficient and flexible production environments.

"The Z 9 is the most advanced camera we have ever made. It surpasses anything that has been released so far," said Dirk Jasper, Product Manager at Nikon Europe. "Few cameras truly change the game, and this is one of them. With the exceptional processing, speed, AI-based technologies, and ergonomics of the Z 9, photographers overcome the challenges posed by lighting, subject, or environment like never before. Equipped with the camera's technical capabilities, professionals will be able to take their performance to new levels."

The 493-point AF system includes 405 auto-area AF points—five times more than those of the Z 7II—while the 10 auto-area selection modes allow users to optimize the AF setting according to their task. At the same time, deep learning AI is at the heart of the most advanced simultaneous detection function for up to nine different types of subjects. This is combined with 3D tracking—for the first time in Nikon's mirrorless camera series—to help capture every crucial moment. From people and their features to animals or vehicles, the Z 9 understands what is being photographed and responds immediately to changes in the subject's position, orientation, or speed.

The incredible imaging power of the Z 9 allows users to capture stunning 8K UHD, 4K UHD, and full-frame 4K 120p videos and time-lapse videos in the camera. 8K quality videos at 30p can last up to 125 minutes each, the longest duration among mirrorless cameras i. Additionally, an upcoming firmware update will enable 8K RAW video recording at an exceptionally smooth 60p ii. Full AF/AE and eye-detection AF support video while Nikon's new N-RAW format keeps file sizes manageable iii.

Capture over 1,000 full-resolution RAW frames at 20 fps in one burst, and even up to 120 fps with full AF/AE capability in the new C+ mode. The world's fastest scan rate virtually eliminates shutter distortion to the extent that the mechanical shutter has been removed. Shutter speeds of 1/32000 combine with the camera's ability to shoot at ISO 64 for incredible depth of field even in extreme bright light conditions.

The Z 9 features the brightest vi (3000 nit) electronic viewfinder display, with dual-stream technology that ensures always live, uninterrupted shots, so photographers never miss a moment. The Z 9's display provides truly continuous real-time viewing, meaning that if a subject moves or there is the slightest change in the scene being photographed, the user will see it.

Another feature appearing for the first time in Nikon is that the Z 9 is equipped with a four-axis tilting screen horizontally and vertically, providing photographers with the ability to adapt to the moment with quick and flexible framing. It is a fully professional tool as the ergonomic elements of the camera, such as the button layout, have been improved based on feedback from professional photographers. At the same time, its durability surpasses that of the D6, ensuring that users capture everything even under difficult conditions. A new AF function button allows users to switch AF modes and AF area selection while shooting through the viewfinder, while the top and rear LCD screens and key buttons illuminate with a press of the power switch to easily change settings in the dark.