According to the Nikon rumors, The Nikon will be announcing its flagship mirrorless camera body Nikon Z9 in November or December 2021.
The only official details that have been released from Nikon so far are that the Nikon Z9 will feature a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and a new image-processing engine. There will also be support for 8K video recording as well.
There are plenty of exciting leaks (rumors) that are making numbers online. This includes that Nikon will use either a 50MP or 60MP sensor for the Nikon Z9, which will shoot 20 fps, feature a multi-shot mode, and will be “better than the Nikon D6”. And also some of the rumor says the Nikon z9 features a hefty price tag of between $6,000 and $7,000.
Nikon Official says:
A Nikon official has commented that the expectation for the Nikon Z9 is so high that “the development team is also struggling to reach the goal”. Speaking of the “flagship feeling” demanded by users, along with the manufacturer’s own target of the Nikon Z9 exceeding the Nikon D6, he noted that “the pressure is also considerable”.
“The ‘flagship feeling’ that our user’s demand is at a fairly high level. so the development team is also struggling to reach the goal. When I saw the words ‘Aiming for something beyond D6’ in this development announcement. I felt the extraordinary determination of the development team. I imagine that the pressure is also considerable.”
Wakao expanded on this pressure, noting that the intention is for the Nikon Z9 to be a camera with no obvious weaknesses – making it an imaging device that is adept at any genre of photography or videography.
“Until now, Nikon cameras have been pointed out as having strengths and weaknesses depending on the genre of photography, but the Z9 is being developed as a camera that photographers of all genres can use with satisfaction.”
Hence, the Z9 will possess a triple-pronged attack of high resolution (at least 39MP). A stacked sensor for fast continuous shooting, and 8K video (courtesy of that high-resolution sensor) to satisfy the now irreversible desire for high-quality recording.
As part of this discussion, Wakao also questioned the prevailing norm of dividing product lineups into entry-level, mid-range, and high-end cameras or even separating stills- and video-oriented bodies.
“Customers’ tastes have changed drastically… now the barrier between video and still images has become ambiguous, and the high end as before. First of all, there is a model of, and the method of developing the middle, entry, and lineup from there is not valid. What do customers want from their cameras? There is a need for development that can meet each of the diversifying needs.”
This certainly paints a picture of the Nikon Z9 being like the Sony A1. Insofar as it can handle any imaging task you throw at it. Though a $6,000 camera that does everything may not appeal to an entry-level photographer, whose phone can do most of the same things…
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