Monthly Archives: October 2021

Nikon Z9 buffer tests

→ Nikon Z 9 buffer tests. XQD/CFe/losslessRAW/high-efficiency RAW. → Nikon Z9 tech talk & Q&A with lots of information – on the 40:25 mark they showed 420 frames shot at the 120fps burst mode of a bird flying towards the camera and all shots were in focus!

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Weekly Nikon news flash #648 (Nikon Z9 edition)

→ The Verge: The Nikon Z9’s new sensor could be the start of a big shift in photography.

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Nikon FTZ vs Nikon FTZ II lens adapters

The new Nikon FTZ II lens adapter (F-mount to Z-mount) seems to be just a smaller version (without the built-in tripod mount) of the already existing FTZ adapter in order to fit with the Nikon Z9 grip design. I am not sure why Nikon USA lists the FTZ II to be compatible only with the […]

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Hands-on picture of the new Nikon Z9 camera, FTZ II adapter and Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S & 24-120mm f/4 S lenses

  Hands-on picture of the new Nikon Z9 camera, FTZ II adapter, Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and 24-120mm f/4 S lenses:

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Canon R3 vs. Nikon Z9

Canon EOS R3 ($5,999) vs. Nikon Z9 ($5,497) specifications comparison from B&H Photo (reminder: Canon still has to announce their EOS R1 flagship camera):

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Nikon D6 vs Nikon Z9 specifications comparison

Here is another specifications comparison: Nikon D6 ($6,497) vs Nikon Z9 ($5,497) based on the information provided by Nikon which is not always 100% accurate – check also the specifications comparison provided by B&H:

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Quick Sony A1 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison

SonyAddict posted this quick Sony A1 ($6,498) vs. Nikon Z9 ($5,497) specifications comparison: Check out also the more detailed specifications comparison from B&H. Here are both cameras side by side:

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Go and read Thom Hogan’s article about Sony influencers, clickbait, and “the crowned king of footnotes” (spoiler: it’s Sony)

I have always said that Thom Hogan is not a good source for upcoming products/specs/rumors (even though he wants to think otherwise), but his industry commentary is one of the best I have seen online. Go and read his article about Sony influencers, clickbait, and “the crowned king of footnotes” (spoiler: it’s Sony). Here is […]

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