Category Archives: Nikon Z9

Topaz Photo AI version 1.4.0 released with added support for Nikon’s High Efficiency compression

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.4.0 with added support for Nikon’s High Efficiency compression: Nikon Z9 High Efficiency compression support Fixes Z8 files that open incorrectly (Z8 files that use HE compression) The full release notes can be found here. The latest DxO Optics Modules now support the Nikon Z8 Nikon Z8 NEF files support (ON1, […]

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Thunderstorm and a Kugelblitz?

Thunderstorm and a Kugelblitz? By Christoph Malin (see also his previous guest posts here) On June 22nd, 2023, the heat was finally peaking after days of a heatwave around Innsbruck, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Bavaria, and South Tyrol, evening thunderstorms were predicted. and a high amount of dust limited visibility. On my way back from filming fireflies […]

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Grey market Nikon Z9 cameras are now $4,529 on eBay

Grey market Nikon Z9 cameras are now selling for $4,529 on eBay – this is almost $1,000 under the MSRP of $5,496.95:

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Nikon Z9 still comes with a free Capture One 23 license

Adorama is still offering a free copy of the latest Capture One 23 software ($299 value) with every Nikon Z9 camera purchase – this is the first indirect discount for the Z9 since the official announcement:

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Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 additional coverage (the new “Auto Capture” feature)

Here is some additional coverage of the new Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 (mainly on the new “Auto Capture” feature):

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Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 released

The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 is now officially released and it is a major update – here are the changes: Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 additional coverage (the new “Auto Capture” feature)

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In case you missed it: the Nikon Z9 camera is the highest first-year sales volumes among all flagship models released in the past 15 years and I believe the Z8 will do even better

In case you missed this slide from the latest Nikon financial report: the Nikon Z9 is the “highest first-year sales volume among all flagship models released in the past 15 years”. Based on the limited data I have seen from a few dealers, the Z8 will be an even better-selling camera for Nikon compared to […]

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Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison

Nikon Z8 vs. Nikon Z9 specifications comparison (yes, the Nikon Z8 will be a mini Z9 – the differences in the specs are marked in red):

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