Category Archives: Nikon Z9

Nikon BL-7 battery chamber cover for Z9 now in stock everywhere in the US

The Nikon BL-7 battery chamber cover for Z9 is now in stock everywhere in the US: Adorama B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo The BL-7 is a protective battery chamber cover is designed for use with the Nikon EN-EL18d rechargeable battery (or other EN-EL18 series Li-ion batteries) for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless cameras – it’s […]

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Nikon’s presentation at the 2022 CP+ show: Z9 cat meow custom shutter sound and hands-on with the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens

Nikon Japan published several video presentations from the 2022 CP+ show that is ending today. A reader sent me some quick translations about the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens and the Nikon Z9 custom shutter sound beta firmware (if you have spotted any other interesting parts, please post in the comments section):

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Nikon confirms the Z9 camera will get ProRes RAW

After DJI and Kinefinity removed the ProRes RAW feature from their products, there were some speculations/guesses online that Nikon will do the same. Those “rumors” were wrong – Ymcinema has a nice article on this topic: “After the cancellation of the ProRes RAW feature in the DJI Ronin 4D, Nikon Z9 buyers started to worry […]

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Nikon quietly updated the changelog for the last few Z camera firmware updates

Nikon quietly updated the changelog (release notes) for the last few Z camera firmware updates:

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The Nikon Z9 cameras shipped this week were pre-ordered on October 28th – the day of the announcement

The Nikon Z9 cameras shipped this week by B&H and Adorama were ordered on the day of the announcement (October 28):

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Intel to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion

Intel is going to acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion – this was officially announced today. It has been speculated that the Nikon Z9 sensor is made by Tower Semiconductor (former Tower Jazz). Here are the details:

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Next big Nikon Z9 shipment in the US expected on March 5th

The next big Nikon Z9 shipment in the US is expected on or around March 5th. Previous Nikon Z9 coverage can be found here. Nikon Z9 pre-orders links: Z9 pre-orders (US): Europe Canada Adorama B&H Amazon Pauls’s Photo Service Photo Calumet (NL) Calumet (DE) Foto Erhardt (DE) Foto Koch (DE) WEX (UK) CameraCanada

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage

→ B&H just sent another batch of Nikon Z9 cameras to non-NPS members – these orders were placed on the day of the announcement. → Nikon Z9 events at Paul’s Photo: Nikon Z9 – Out of the box – the button tour: Monday, February 7th 5:30 pm West Coast time (free) Nikon Z deep dice […]

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