Morten Hilmer has the Nikon Z9

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2021




Morten Hilmer is currently testing the Nikon Z9 camera – he confirmed that in his latest video at the 26:30 mark and even posted a pixelated picture of the Z9 (see above):

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Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens sample photos

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2021


Here are some sample photos from the new Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens by Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts):

The full resolution photos are available on Flickr:

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Some last moment leaked Nikon Z9 specifications *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021

I just received another set of Nikon Z9 camera specifications from Asia – nothing really new or breaking, everything is pretty much as I already reported it a few months ago:

  • The Nikon Z9 shutter will close when the camera is off to protect the sensor
  • 45 MP stacked sensor
  • 20 fps (could be also 30fps as initially reported)
  • 120 fps in DX mode with reduced resolution (11MP)
  • New AF tracking (humans, animals, birds eye AF + cars, motorcycles, and planes AF tracking)
  • No rolling shutter (better than Sony A1 and Canon R3)
  • Black-out free viewfinder in all situations (around 5MP)
  • No pixelshift feature (it could be implemented later with a firmware update)
  • There will be an 8K 60p video option with 1 hr time limit
  • Big improvements in the color balance
  • The Z9 price is expected to be less than the Nikon D6 camera that currently sells for $6,500.

Update #1 – a few more specs just came in (not verified, coming from a new source):

  • Weight: 300g heavier than the Canon R3 or around 1020g (the Nikon D6 is at 1270g)
  • The Nikon Z9 will be the only camera on the market without a mechanical shutter

Update #2:

  • Sensor read time is 4ms (the Sony A1 is 5ms) and this will allow 1/250 s in fash synchronization and more…

Update #3:

  • Only 20 fps with electronic shutter
  • The viewfinder resolution is 3.69MP
  • New fold-out and swivel LCD screen (we have seen that already in one of the teasers)
  • Newly designed menu system
  • Shipping is expected to start in December
  • 8K 60 fps, N-RAW, and maybe other features will be added later with a free firmware update. The firmware update is also expected to be announced on October 28

Please note that some of the Z9 features may come later with a firmware update and will not be available at launch.

The previously reported Nikon Z9 rumored specifications:

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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens shipping date

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021


Here are the shipping dates for the new Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, listed by different online stores:

Amazon – November 30:


Park Cameras – mid-November:


Calumet – November 11:


The new Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens is now available for pre-order:

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And the two new Nikkor Z lenses to be announced with the Z9 next week are….

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021



I already mentioned on several occasions that we can expect at least one, possibly even two new Nikkor Z-mount lenses with the Nikon Z9 announcement next week (October 28). The reason for the confusion is that we will get one real announcement and one development announcement – at least those are the latest rumors. Here is what to expect:

  • Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS S: official announcement next week
  • Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 S: development announcement next week

Nikon updated their Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap

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Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens tested at DxOMark: the highest score ever achieved and the best sensor/lens combo ever tested

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2021


DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens. With the Nikon Z7 this is the best sensor/lens association DxO has ever tested (it replaces the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM with the Nikon D850). The actual DxO Mark test score is 55 – the highest score ever achieved. Here are the top 5 best lenses according to DxO Mark:


The 58mm Noct offers high center sharpness even when wide open, and homogeneity in the field of view that improves when stopping down. The light transmission is impressive at 1.1 T-Stop thanks to the f/0.95 aperture. Some of the drawbacks are vignetting and some lateral chromatic aberration which of course are typical for lenses of this type. DxO’s conclusion:

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This could be the Nikon Z9 LCD screen *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2021

The previous Z9 posts have almost 700 comments and Disqus is already acting weird. Time to start a new discussion with what appears to be a leaked picture of the Nikon Z9 LCD screen:


Update – the above picture is part of a presentation in Asia – the slide explanation for that screenshot is:

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