@@Skrenja Even D800 had far more than acceptable video quality. ruclips.net/video/BdC3ySCE7ZM/видео.html D810 had amazing video. Really strange how many fake comments have been around the internet about Nikon dslr video..
Not sure if you knew this based on how you worded it in your video, but there is a physical off switch for vertical shutter & vertical controls. I mostly shoot stills but run into the same problem of accidentally pressing vertical shutter & dials, especially when cradling the camera to shoot low angles (I'm a longtime Nikon shooter, lucky to have had the Z9 since first batch delivery). The SWITCH around the vertical shutter button (same as the on/off/light switch around horizontal/normal shutter button) is a locking switch that deactivates all the vertical controls including the shutter button. When on the "L" function, it's in lock mode. This should solve those ergonomics. As for the focus modes button (left hand side), I think Nikon is fighting hard to have an always available focus mode button as they did on their pro DSLR bodies as a fail safe. Unsure if they'll budge on that over time. Cheers! Thanks for the great reviews.
Thanks so much for covering this one, Gerald! I've been a long-time Nikon user, pretty invested in their lenses, so it is REALLY nice to finally see Nikon stepping up their game in video, and hoping some of their features trickle down to the lower-end cameras too. So glad to see this gets the Gerald-Approved purple star!
@@dicekolev5360 It’s certainly a great package, and it’s what I use to shoot my own videos here on RUclips. I simply wish it had internal log! Apart from that, I love my Z6II.
@@WilliamFaucher I hope it doesn't sound rude but nobody watching these videos cares if it was shot as Log, D-Log, N-Log, RAW or anything Pointless-Log format, literally nobody except those who got brainwashed by all this youtube propaganda. Even Gerald and the MakeArtNow guy stated here that it's pointless. 🤷♂️ Flat profile in Nikon is perfect enough from what I've seen so far, especially when all social media shit over anyone's video and photography with its compressions.
@@dicekolev5360 I don’t totally disagree with you, it all depends on what you need your camera for though. Considering I also shoot video for VFX purposes, I need the dynamic range and bit depth for compositing CGI into my shots :)
@@WilliamFaucher Thank you, I understand that but you're talkin about the really deep stuff. After all these formats exists with a purpose but it gets annoying when these things are being recommended to me, a normal hobby guy who's mostly street photographer who wants to make mlre video. I bought the Dji RSC2 and never used it for already a year, lol. Anyway, VFX sounds great! In some other reality we could be a colleagues but as for now my excuse is that I'm really far away from this or too old to learn, (just 32 years old) 😄
I think so sony is still more perfect as it is alot smaller and lighter,hence it can be bought from Anyone,otherwise z9 feels slightly more capable in videos
Agree! All professional video camera's are heavy and I don't see weight as being a factor, like he said, it helps stabilize the camera. I don't think it's fair to knock the Z9 for being heavy or heavier than other camera's. The RED 8K is heavy, the Canon C500 Mark II is heavy, etc., etc. I live in Los Angeles and I see movies and commercials being shot here all of the time. Arri's Alexa LF is often the camera of choice here for those purposes and the setups being used, in the streets (not in studio) are huge! I can't imagine what they weigh, it must be 15-20lbs easily. People literally add rails, monitors or even multiple monitors and you name it, to make their camera's heavier, lol. So saying the 3lb Nikon Z9 is heavy, really does not sit right with me. It's designed first and foremost to replace the Nikon D6 or flagship camera's and most of the users who the Z9 is targeted at, are used to and even prefer a heavy, well built camera with integrated vertical grip. Plus if you're an adult, especially an adult male, you should be able to easily carry 6lbs all day, without whining about it. The Nikon does not overheat and it shoots for hours and hours, plus it has a huge long lasting battery, which you wouldn't get with a smaller, lighter camera!
The Z9 was extensively tested as sports camera. Haven't heard any serious complaints in that. And the 35mm is not the glass bound to be used for sports. Video - it feels like Nikon was not ready for such positive comments. Excellent in depth reviews like yours might help them a lot for their fine-tuning! Thank you!
I am so happy to see that you tested the Z9. Is it the best video camera of 2022? I don't think so. But as an over 10-years-Nikon shooter and already Z9-owner I am really pleased by it and happy, that Nikon mades a lot of their homework to get right behind the competition. And luckily most of the things you named are software issues and will maybe fixed in the future. For now I am really impressed what they have done. FYI: You can lock the buttons on the grip if you switch the lever near the second release button to "L". Looking forward to your update after the new firmware is coming out. Love your channel :)
@@Vinterloft As I said, I don't think this too. But as a Nikon shooter with almost 10k euros in nikon glas, I am not interested in another brand ;). And that is why I am happy that Nikon does a great piece of tech. ;)
Yay Nikon...now I can't wait to see what they produce because of the Z9. I love my Z6II, very intrigued to see what they do next...really wish I could get some Sigma Art Z lenses sometime soon. Great review as always Gerald!
Holy smokes, I'm a Nikon Z6 shooter, for both photo and video!! I can't believe how perfect this camera is (for me at least). I'm dying to get my hands on this one day 😭😄 Amazing video once again Gerald! So much fantastic information, cheers!
@gerald, the portrait orientation shutter release has a rotary dial lock leaver to prevent accidental shutter release. That’s what the L. And the control ring on all Z lenses can be mapped to be ISO.
Z6 had 10 bit 422 output via hdmi in 4k full sensor readout and prores raw while canon R and a7iii couldn't match. Technically this is competitive. I wish the z6ii had 10 bit internal. would have been a great upgrade.
@@sadovski.pavel.photography z6 released 2 years before r6.. z6ii may be but r6 is way more expensive.. i think z6iii or z8 which will release in 2022 may be a match for r6 and r5 with new autofocus from z9
Really torn now… the A7IV has me concerned with the heating issue. It’s winter now… but summer is always around the corner. Glad to see Nikon stepping it up another level
I own the Z9 but I am a sports photo shooter. I plan on expanding into the video world. This is a great review. Thanks for the fair unbiased content. It's hard to tell with most RUclipsrs if there is a slant or bias in one direction but the vibe I got from you is you are a straight shooter. Best of luck and I will be subscribing. I should be able to learn some things from this channel for video. 😀
it's always a good thing to see more competition on the market as a user, so well done Nikon although i have not personally owned or used a Nikon camera before.
Ha, Z9 wins in the video category vs a1. As to 8k, Sony can only guarantee 30 minutes of recording but apparently some can shoot even longer according to what I read on interenet. So Nikon's more than 2 hours of recording (without) overheating is a major plus when stacking up against competitions. I think Z9 also wins in the still photos department. Z9 is going to be a great hit - the only thing stopping it now is the supply side issue - that should eventually get solved soon.
@@lumenspaul Z9 af is more consistent than my R5. Benefit of being a multi system user is the option to grab whatever I feel like at any given time. I hope to try the A1 this year.
@@livejames9374 Deep pockets can help any form of profession for sure ,I am not video oriented so not bothered about any 8k I just wish my A1 had bird eye af in video for the times I shoot 4k 120p ,but I expect this will come via firmware around Feb or March
@@lumenspaul surprised to hear it’s not on video. A1 is definitely capable. Hopefully sony does add it in an update, they have a pretty good track record of adding features.
Wait, after numerous videos on RUclips stating that the Nikon z9's AF is now on par with Sony a1, sony fanboys are still drumming the beat of better autofocus? Now with this video, any neutral third party can say with credibility that the video capability of the z9 is also better than a1, oh and the z9 is $1000 less.
Great to see Nikon stepping up. I use Nikon F mount glass and Nikon D5 & D6 and might switch now to mirrorless cameras and slowly move to Z mount lenses. See big delay with the Z9 and here in Ireland 🇮🇪 it looks like a repeat of the delay in getting the Nikon D850 by 18 months behind other countries.
It feels great to see nikon is doing well. My first dslr was a nikon d90. Nikon will always have a soft spot in my heart although now I am a sony user.
I am so glad that our dear gerald speak so fast that I don't even think about hitting the speed option on youtube. It is just like this word machine is already on 2x by default.
I hope Storyblocks values how gerald incorporates the ad so that viewers don't skip lol. I personally skip almost all in video ads (I pay for YT premium) but somehow Gerald gets important info into the ad, such as when he switches audio to hear the difference.
Glad to see NIKON taking their seat back at the Adults table…a solid body all the way around. It really does look like most of the short comings can be fixed via updates…hopefully, they WILL be! This body really puts CANON on notice with their upcoming mirrorless flagship body. I can’t wait to see what happens next 👍🏾
Adults? I guess you mean old lazy blind people who can't use a camera and prefer canon and sony to shoot on their behalf in Auto settings & focus. Indeed you are right. 😄
At last!!!!!!! The old intro!!!! What is haaappening everybody!!!! It was so good hearing this again.. It reminded me of an era where the sun was shining, there was no covid-19 and my eosR seemed like a nice, cool camera and not like the piece of old tech that looks like this day and age...
Always fun to see how messed up camera menues are still in 2022. Nikon is not bad, don't get me wrong: but the standard is remarkably low. The focus ring override is horrendous, hope they fix it in firmware at some point. Love the portrait tilt, hope they pass it on to lower end cameras.
Regarding poor low light af, it looks like you were mainly shooting in n-log, which can impair af function. Custom setting g8 (view assist) on the Z9 attempts to remedy this by boosting contrast on the lcd/evf.
Nobody can geek out on specs like G.U. - I was beginning to wonder if you'd be reviewing this beast. I'm still (not so) patiently waiting for my NPS order to be fulfilled, and this was a tasty treat to help bide my time. You might consider changing your name to Gerald Welldone (grill marks optional).
Finally Nikon, well done! Although I'd like to know if people still would choose Nikon over competition if price is not an obstacle and no previous lens arsenal isn't acquired- from a clean sheet standpoint, would we/you choose Nikon over Sony/Canon (coz only they have solid AF) for video? 🤔 I don't think I would....
Amazing review as always, Sony user here yet really impressed with the specs on the Z9. Though I'm just curious, do you really talk that fast or do you speed up the videos?
@@geraldundone holy moly so you do talk fast! I got used to watching your videos that slow talking reviews and tranings bore me, I speed them up by 1.5 😆
I think it's so killer that z9 has ProRes it's like a ninja built in and is a big selling point for me over the Sony especially when balancing and using a Gimbel. I only shoot for like 15 minutes at most per shot constantly cutting so transferring and tag teaming memory cards doesn't sound unreasonable to me to keep storage cost down
Thanks for the review. ProRes Raw internal coming this year. So, as you pointed out, and I have also, the only reason, unless you must go beyond 2hrs 10min, to record externally would be to save on media costs (those big, fast CFExpress are expensive!) ... and have access to exposure tools currently lacking in the Z9. However, I've requested those and Nikon indicates we can expect improvements in that area. I hope so. I thought the rattling strap rings was a bit of a stretch among more legitimate minor complaints. If a cage is installed, those go. The menus are personal. As a long-term Nikon user, they're familiar to me and the least labyrinthian among brands, in my opinion. Now if my early order would just arrive at my retailer!
Hi Gerald Enjoyed your review of the Z9, hope to have mine later this year when in UK stock. Can you let me know is there any options on the Z9 in 8K video mode, for DX or Crop mode which gives say 4K finished size. As I was hoping to use a Anamorphic lens which has a vignette effect on the image video area. Regards Nigel Rand UK.
Thanks for the shoutout and as always, excellent video :) The official LUT for the Z9 is interesting in that it's basically the same as the Z6 BUT they skew the white balance. When you set the correct white balance prior to applying the LUTs though (mine or the official one) it ends up basically a wash, so I can say that my LUTs are still compatible for all the Z series cameras. Cheers from Japan! Paul :)
I switch to Sony a little over a year and a half ago. I definitely miss the Nikon photo side of things, glad to hear that the video end is now one of the best! Well done Nikon!
GERALD! it's been a while since I've commented, but I have been watching! I just had to comment today because I was SO glad to hear your old greeting "What is HAPPENING" stay gold, Gerald! Happy New Year buddy!
I've watched a few of your yt vids and they are good. This review / yt vid is really well made. The detail in your explanation of the Z9, its pro and cons and the transitions from each point has a clarity that is often overlooked by other vloggers. I learned much from this vid. Thanks
I almost pulled the trigger on the Z6 but the lack of second slot held me back, now I want the Z9 and is either out of stock or the scalpers at eBay wanting 10k for it. I guess it'll be best for us now that there's more options so brands don't get too comfy.
I had been waffling on a new Nikon for years. this video for someone like me who wants a great still and good raw video camera, gave me pause.. I ended up upgrading to a great condition Nikon D700 for stills for another year. (wanted full frame to work with vintage lenses for some projects) and the huge improvements to video with Z9..gives me hope Z8, Z6III will have some internal raw video recording options. Until I switch things up,I'm shooting BMPCC4K in BRAW with satisfactory results for my projects... looking forward to a modern Nikon at some point however.
Inconsistency in lens performance seems to be a factor with many new cameras. As bodies get smarter they outrun the focus capabilities of older glass, meaning only the latest lenses match optimal specs. So everyone has to buy again, to get the performance they originally bought the camera for.
i guess the recording limit is most likely for customs duty. For example in Germany you´d have to pay a higher customs duty for a "video camera" without a record limit than for a photo camera with a record limit
Thank you for the details. As a non-pro videographer, these things are helpful and appreciated. Also... Videos like this keep me in the Z9 learning curve even though I haven't received mine yet. Take care!
Must say, I enjoy your reviews, they are complete, interesting, and fulfill every photo geek curiosity. Hope it reads as well as it sounds in my head. Hope the best for you and that Ontario does not confine as Quebec did
"When it comes to AF, I´d say it feel slightly improved over Z6 II..." - are you smoking something??? "Lens choice make a huge difference here tho...35 f/1,8 I´d say the AF was decent AT BEST, but on 70-200 it was mostly EXCELLENT..." - surprise surprise! :)))
It’s great to see Nikon getting some love although Gerald didn’t have the same enthusiasm reviewing this as with his Sony cams and I think this is probably generally true across the film community. Nikon has a lot of work to do if it wants to win the community over in order to increase market share and survive. I say this as a long time Nikon d800 user looking to get into mirrorless video.
I always enjoy listening to your videos, but I have to ask a silly question because video (Nikon shooter) is new to me. I appreciate the content you pack into each video and I know why you move through the review as quickly as you do. That said, do you have a "Video basics" discussion where you slowly break down the terms you're using and the relevance of why things like this are important? Experience videographers will follow your review details easily, but for us novice folks it's a bit overwhelming (but still love hearing about it). If you know of a good place to start (other than getting the camera in hand and messing with it) I'd love a link. I would make UNDOING your details all the more worth while. Have a great New Year.
Autofocus performance will always be degraded when using a shorter than normal focal length lens. Much as one knows that a 200mm will magnify the image, a 35mm lens will in turn demagnify objects in a scene. It turns background mountains into mole hills. The autofocus system works by detecting areas of contrast and a wide angle lenses reduces the area and hampers AF performance. Try using a 24mm f/1.4 and getting sharp focused images, especially when shooting in low light, with any camera's autofocus system. The video file limitation when recording is not an issue with the use of an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja that was mentioned in the video. Recording time limitations in the camera is only a concern if doing time lapse recording.
The problem with the LUT that Nikon provides is that it makes the image very saturated and adds a lot of contrast that it ruins the point of shooting LOG in the first place. I'm yet to test it with Z9 but it was the case with Z6 and Z6II.
Try using a layer or adding it on node with 50%. It seems Nikon has completely overdone this one and it really Looks as If it should be used at half the Intensity...
Normal people : How about cut off the 8k part, cut off the 60 fps video for 1000 usd, cut off the little bit of ISO/dynamic rang handling for 500 usd. Remove grip, we can buy battery later, that part 500 usd. That mean it same price of z7ii and you can call it z8. It for people want better IQ/AF from z7ii and not interesting with video. And u can make another vesion with give us back 60 fps video, some one will happy pay about 3500 usd for that and u can call it z8 ii
There are trade offs to doing a flip out screen. For still shooters, it is a slower, multi step process to use the screen when it is the Canon r5 style screen compared to what the z9 has
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Crazy how Nikon went from having unusable video to now potentially the best video camera, good on them
Unusable video is a bit harsh, my z6 earns me a living
@@generalben Lol dude, I also have a Z6. I’m talking about before Nikon went mirrorless, thought that was obvious.
@@KNTH D810 had acceptable video when it came out. Far from "unusable." I actually really liked it's color science.
@@Skrenja The D500 is pretty decent for video as well.
@@Skrenja Even D800 had far more than acceptable video quality. ruclips.net/video/BdC3ySCE7ZM/видео.html
D810 had amazing video. Really strange how many fake comments have been around the internet about Nikon dslr video..
Not sure if you knew this based on how you worded it in your video, but there is a physical off switch for vertical shutter & vertical controls. I mostly shoot stills but run into the same problem of accidentally pressing vertical shutter & dials, especially when cradling the camera to shoot low angles (I'm a longtime Nikon shooter, lucky to have had the Z9 since first batch delivery). The SWITCH around the vertical shutter button (same as the on/off/light switch around horizontal/normal shutter button) is a locking switch that deactivates all the vertical controls including the shutter button. When on the "L" function, it's in lock mode. This should solve those ergonomics. As for the focus modes button (left hand side), I think Nikon is fighting hard to have an always available focus mode button as they did on their pro DSLR bodies as a fail safe. Unsure if they'll budge on that over time. Cheers! Thanks for the great reviews.
Nice to see Nikon finally getting some love from the RUclips channels, especially when the most of them had it dead this time last year.
Can you believe some people have the nerve to hate on Nikon
Nikanon’t believe it!
Funny, coming from you 😉
Can‘t beliebe what I just read😂
The best potato on the market 😂
MKBHD and PeterMcCanon hate Nikon :D
Thanks so much for covering this one, Gerald! I've been a long-time Nikon user, pretty invested in their lenses, so it is REALLY nice to finally see Nikon stepping up their game in video, and hoping some of their features trickle down to the lower-end cameras too. So glad to see this gets the Gerald-Approved purple star!
Z6 and especially z6ii was/is already marvelous video camera with any Z lens on it 🤷♂️
@@dicekolev5360 It’s certainly a great package, and it’s what I use to shoot my own videos here on RUclips. I simply wish it had internal log! Apart from that, I love my Z6II.
@@WilliamFaucher I hope it doesn't sound rude but nobody watching these videos cares if it was shot as Log, D-Log, N-Log, RAW or anything Pointless-Log format, literally nobody except those who got brainwashed by all this youtube propaganda. Even Gerald and the MakeArtNow guy stated here that it's pointless. 🤷♂️ Flat profile in Nikon is perfect enough from what I've seen so far, especially when all social media shit over anyone's video and photography with its compressions.
@@dicekolev5360 I don’t totally disagree with you, it all depends on what you need your camera for though. Considering I also shoot video for VFX purposes, I need the dynamic range and bit depth for compositing CGI into my shots :)
@@WilliamFaucher Thank you, I understand that but you're talkin about the really deep stuff. After all these formats exists with a purpose but it gets annoying when these things are being recommended to me, a normal hobby guy who's mostly street photographer who wants to make mlre video. I bought the Dji RSC2 and never used it for already a year, lol. Anyway, VFX sounds great! In some other reality we could be a colleagues but as for now my excuse is that I'm really far away from this or too old to learn, (just 32 years old) 😄
Man, these camera manufacturers making it more and more difficult to select "the perfect camera". This looks really really good.
I think so sony is still more perfect as it is alot smaller and lighter,hence it can be bought from Anyone,otherwise z9 feels slightly more capable in videos
@@-_--le3zk "I think"..."feels"....lol
@@romanb2271 English is not my native language soo 🤷🏻♂️
@@-_--le3zk lol
@@-_--le3zk Everyone understood what you wanted to say. I don’t see a problem if it’s not „Perfect“ English. You did great.
Good to see Nikon stepping up! Also, it sounds like some of the minor issues can be addressed with firmware updates.
Agree! All professional video camera's are heavy and I don't see weight as being a factor, like he said, it helps stabilize the camera. I don't think it's fair to knock the Z9 for being heavy or heavier than other camera's. The RED 8K is heavy, the Canon C500 Mark II is heavy, etc., etc. I live in Los Angeles and I see movies and commercials being shot here all of the time. Arri's Alexa LF is often the camera of choice here for those purposes and the setups being used, in the streets (not in studio) are huge! I can't imagine what they weigh, it must be 15-20lbs easily. People literally add rails, monitors or even multiple monitors and you name it, to make their camera's heavier, lol. So saying the 3lb Nikon Z9 is heavy, really does not sit right with me. It's designed first and foremost to replace the Nikon D6 or flagship camera's and most of the users who the Z9 is targeted at, are used to and even prefer a heavy, well built camera with integrated vertical grip. Plus if you're an adult, especially an adult male, you should be able to easily carry 6lbs all day, without whining about it. The Nikon does not overheat and it shoots for hours and hours, plus it has a huge long lasting battery, which you wouldn't get with a smaller, lighter camera!
bruh they made a whole new camera with firmware updates
Not typically a Nikon guy but they hit it out of the park with this one ⚾
I was really reluctant to watching this. I just bought a Z7ii less than a year ago and you are gonna make me want to get one of these now.
The Z9 was extensively tested as sports camera. Haven't heard any serious complaints in that. And the 35mm is not the glass bound to be used for sports.
Video - it feels like Nikon was not ready for such positive comments. Excellent in depth reviews like yours might help them a lot for their fine-tuning! Thank you!
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I will be switch over to the Z9. It nails everything I want for Wildlife photography. But my cameras are new so I will wait for spring 2023.
I am so happy to see that you tested the Z9. Is it the best video camera of 2022? I don't think so. But as an over 10-years-Nikon shooter and already Z9-owner I am really pleased by it and happy, that Nikon mades a lot of their homework to get right behind the competition. And luckily most of the things you named are software issues and will maybe fixed in the future. For now I am really impressed what they have done. FYI: You can lock the buttons on the grip if you switch the lever near the second release button to "L". Looking forward to your update after the new firmware is coming out. Love your channel :)
@@Vinterloft As I said, I don't think this too. But as a Nikon shooter with almost 10k euros in nikon glas, I am not interested in another brand ;). And that is why I am happy that Nikon does a great piece of tech. ;)
Nothing Canon or Sony has in this category and price range has the amount of video formats, resolutions, and bit depth as the Z9 has.
Yay Nikon...now I can't wait to see what they produce because of the Z9. I love my Z6II, very intrigued to see what they do next...really wish I could get some Sigma Art Z lenses sometime soon. Great review as always Gerald!
Holy smokes, I'm a Nikon Z6 shooter, for both photo and video!! I can't believe how perfect this camera is (for me at least). I'm dying to get my hands on this one day 😭😄
Amazing video once again Gerald! So much fantastic information, cheers!
ProRes internal is wild.
@gerald, the portrait orientation shutter release has a rotary dial lock leaver to prevent accidental shutter release. That’s what the L. And the control ring on all Z lenses can be mapped to be ISO.
Dream camera, spec-wise. Now to wait 5 years to afford a 2nd hand one lol
So good to finally hear the old intro again! Made me smile! 👌😁 Great job as always Gerald!
Damn yes! Just digged into the comments to see if anyone else have noticed it too!
Z6 had 10 bit 422 output via hdmi in 4k full sensor readout and prores raw while canon R and a7iii couldn't match. Technically this is competitive. I wish the z6ii had 10 bit internal. would have been a great upgrade.
Right?! I'm so excited to one day get my hands on this beast!
Z6 compets With Canon R6, that has 10-bit 4:2:2 internal FF 4k 60p. Even Eos R has 10bit via HDMI, but cropped 4k :(
@@sadovski.pavel.photography z6 released 2 years before r6.. z6ii may be but r6 is way more expensive.. i think z6iii or z8 which will release in 2022 may be a match for r6 and r5 with new autofocus from z9
The portrait shutter release button has a lock switch on it. You can turn it off if you are accidentally hitting it.
Really torn now… the A7IV has me concerned with the heating issue. It’s winter now… but summer is always around the corner.
Glad to see Nikon stepping it up another level
A74 has horrible rolling shutter. If you only should stills I guess you can get away with it but as a video shooter it’s a dealbreaker.
Doesn't the switch on the vertical shutter button lock it from being used?
Doh! I totally missed that. Yes, that does. Good call. It wasn't as big of a problem as that front button, but still good to know.
Came here to say the same, I'm glad you pointed that out.
I own the Z9 but I am a sports photo shooter. I plan on expanding into the video world. This is a great review. Thanks for the fair unbiased content. It's hard to tell with most RUclipsrs if there is a slant or bias in one direction but the vibe I got from you is you are a straight shooter. Best of luck and I will be subscribing. I should be able to learn some things from this channel for video. 😀
I heard Nikon going to release 12 bit N-Raw firmware in February. i hope you going to test N-Raw.
Extremely excited to see a class leading Nikon video camera in the mirrorless space
it's always a good thing to see more competition on the market as a user, so well done Nikon although i have not personally owned or used a Nikon camera before.
Nikon is an incredibly underrated brand for video! I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it
Ha, Z9 wins in the video category vs a1. As to 8k, Sony can only guarantee 30 minutes of recording but apparently some can shoot even longer according to what I read on interenet. So Nikon's more than 2 hours of recording (without) overheating is a major plus when stacking up against competitions. I think Z9 also wins in the still photos department. Z9 is going to be a great hit - the only thing stopping it now is the supply side issue - that should eventually get solved soon.
it still boils down to consistent auto focus ,which for any nikon user it probably is ,but sony and canon users will give it a pass
@@lumenspaul Z9 af is more consistent than my R5. Benefit of being a multi system user is the option to grab whatever I feel like at any given time. I hope to try the A1 this year.
@@livejames9374 Deep pockets can help any form of profession for sure ,I am not video oriented so not bothered about any 8k I just wish my A1 had bird eye af in video for the times I shoot 4k 120p ,but I expect this will come via firmware around Feb or March
@@lumenspaul surprised to hear it’s not on video. A1 is definitely capable. Hopefully sony does add it in an update, they have a pretty good track record of adding features.
Wait, after numerous videos on RUclips stating that the Nikon z9's AF is now on par with Sony a1, sony fanboys are still drumming the beat of better autofocus? Now with this video, any neutral third party can say with credibility that the video capability of the z9 is also better than a1, oh and the z9 is $1000 less.
Great to see Nikon stepping up. I use Nikon F mount glass and Nikon D5 & D6 and might switch now to mirrorless cameras and slowly move to Z mount lenses. See big delay with the Z9 and here in Ireland 🇮🇪 it looks like a repeat of the delay in getting the Nikon D850 by 18 months behind other countries.
It feels great to see nikon is doing well. My first dslr was a nikon d90. Nikon will always have a soft spot in my heart although now I am a sony user.
Had a D90 too, it took amazing pictures even by today’s standards.
@@NVIK5 Ditto. I paired it with nikkor 85mm f1.8g and was very happy with the result 😁.
I am so glad that our dear gerald speak so fast that I don't even think about hitting the speed option on youtube. It is just like this word machine is already on 2x by default.
I’ve ordered mine! I can’t wait! Thanks for the review! :)
Just bought this camera. Excited to pair it with lomo anamorphics
Great review - I appreciate how you're including real world test shots and not simply using charts and graphs. Good stuff my G!
Supposedly an upcoming update will enable 8k/60 as well as RAW. That would be a sight to behold!
nikon d750 shooter here. waiting for the zfc full frame. oh yeah baby.
I hope Storyblocks values how gerald incorporates the ad so that viewers don't skip lol. I personally skip almost all in video ads (I pay for YT premium) but somehow Gerald gets important info into the ad, such as when he switches audio to hear the difference.
7:50 A snow plow outside a Tim Horton’s is delightfully Canadian.
Glad to see NIKON taking their seat back at the Adults table…a solid body all the way around. It really does look like most of the short comings can be fixed via updates…hopefully, they WILL be! This body really puts CANON on notice with their upcoming mirrorless flagship body. I can’t wait to see what happens next 👍🏾
Adults? I guess you mean old lazy blind people who can't use a camera and prefer canon and sony to shoot on their behalf in Auto settings & focus. Indeed you are right. 😄
Well, scratch the z9 off my list......I need the capability to record 2 hours, 6 minute videos :)
Great review as always, Gerald!
At last!!!!!!! The old intro!!!! What is haaappening everybody!!!! It was so good hearing this again.. It reminded me of an era where the sun was shining, there was no covid-19 and my eosR seemed like a nice, cool camera and not like the piece of old tech that looks like this day and age...
Always fun to see how messed up camera menues are still in 2022. Nikon is not bad, don't get me wrong: but the standard is remarkably low. The focus ring override is horrendous, hope they fix it in firmware at some point. Love the portrait tilt, hope they pass it on to lower end cameras.
I bet you don't own a Nikon... LOL
@@RalphyV Nikon menu is the most adequate to use, wtf is he talkin about 😄
@1:38 if it was designed as the battery grip for the d850 and d500, the "L" (lock switch) should disable the shutter button.
lol, exactly!
If they can get BRAW and anamorphic options I will be highly interested in the Z9. The future is looking good for Nikon
@@KallusGarnet Really? It's getting Anamorphic options? That's awesome
Regarding poor low light af, it looks like you were mainly shooting in n-log, which can impair af function. Custom setting g8 (view assist) on the Z9 attempts to remedy this by boosting contrast on the lcd/evf.
Nobody can geek out on specs like G.U. - I was beginning to wonder if you'd be reviewing this beast. I'm still (not so) patiently waiting for my NPS order to be fulfilled, and this was a tasty treat to help bide my time. You might consider changing your name to Gerald Welldone (grill marks optional).
Thanks for this real world review, way more practical than the usual pixel peeping.
Finally Nikon, well done!
Although I'd like to know if people still would choose Nikon over competition if price is not an obstacle and no previous lens arsenal isn't acquired- from a clean sheet standpoint, would we/you choose Nikon over Sony/Canon (coz only they have solid AF) for video? 🤔
I don't think I would....
Yes. Mostly because i love the colour and files. But Canon is pretty damn a strong contender.
OMG! Thank you for review this camera
How do you think this would compare to the R5C for a package? Given the price difference as well.
Amazing review as always, Sony user here yet really impressed with the specs on the Z9. Though I'm just curious, do you really talk that fast or do you speed up the videos?
Haha. No, I don't speed up my videos.
@@geraldundone holy moly so you do talk fast! I got used to watching your videos that slow talking reviews and tranings bore me, I speed them up by 1.5 😆
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I think it's so killer that z9 has ProRes it's like a ninja built in and is a big selling point for me over the Sony especially when balancing and using a Gimbel.
I only shoot for like 15 minutes at most per shot constantly cutting so transferring and tag teaming memory cards doesn't sound unreasonable to me to keep storage cost down
Thanks for the review. ProRes Raw internal coming this year. So, as you pointed out, and I have also, the only reason, unless you must go beyond 2hrs 10min, to record externally would be to save on media costs (those big, fast CFExpress are expensive!) ... and have access to exposure tools currently lacking in the Z9. However, I've requested those and Nikon indicates we can expect improvements in that area. I hope so.
I thought the rattling strap rings was a bit of a stretch among more legitimate minor complaints. If a cage is installed, those go. The menus are personal. As a long-term Nikon user, they're familiar to me and the least labyrinthian among brands, in my opinion.
Now if my early order would just arrive at my retailer!
Hi Gerald
Enjoyed your review of the Z9, hope to have mine later this year when in UK stock.
Can you let me know is there any options on the Z9 in 8K video mode,
for DX or Crop mode which gives say 4K finished size.
As I was hoping to use a Anamorphic lens which has a vignette effect on the image video area. Regards Nigel Rand UK.
Nikon needs to make a cinema camera.
Finally, my favourite intro. Thanks.
Is it just me or the Nikon color science is the best when it comes to brown skintone?
Thanks for the shoutout and as always, excellent video :) The official LUT for the Z9 is interesting in that it's basically the same as the Z6 BUT they skew the white balance. When you set the correct white balance prior to applying the LUTs though (mine or the official one) it ends up basically a wash, so I can say that my LUTs are still compatible for all the Z series cameras. Cheers from Japan! Paul :)
11:42 - TH, you are a true patriot!
Never thought I see the day when you review Nikon gear :-D.
I have a bunch of Nikon videos on my channel.
@@geraldundone it is true it just gets lost in the sea of other reviews.
I switch to Sony a little over a year and a half ago. I definitely miss the Nikon photo side of things, glad to hear that the video end is now one of the best!
Well done Nikon!
Well done NIKON🎉
GERALD! it's been a while since I've commented, but I have been watching! I just had to comment today because I was SO glad to hear your old greeting "What is HAPPENING" stay gold, Gerald! Happy New Year buddy!
Giving the sponsor message while doing the mic test is genius.
Man I love the delivery on these videos.
This is the video I've been waiting for. Ain't no proper camera review until its been Undone!
I've watched a few of your yt vids and they are good. This review / yt vid is really well made. The detail in your explanation of the Z9, its pro and cons and the transitions from each point has a clarity that is often overlooked by other vloggers. I learned much from this vid. Thanks
Welcome to Gerald Undone. I would recommend subscribing to this channel. He is one of the best reviewers online.
I almost pulled the trigger on the Z6 but the lack of second slot held me back, now I want the Z9 and is either out of stock or the scalpers at eBay wanting 10k for it. I guess it'll be best for us now that there's more options so brands don't get too comfy.
There it is!!
Love Ya Brotha!!
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Good job Nikon...
Waiting for Excellent APSC Z MOUNT 😊
I like small cameras but man that Rolling shutter is on POINT!! Thanks for the honest review Sir 🙌
Why can't it shoot 60p or 120p on 8K mode?
I had been waffling on a new Nikon for years. this video for someone like me who wants a great still and good raw video camera, gave me pause.. I ended up upgrading to a great condition Nikon D700 for stills for another year. (wanted full frame to work with vintage lenses for some projects) and the huge improvements to video with Z9..gives me hope Z8, Z6III will have some internal raw video recording options. Until I switch things up,I'm shooting BMPCC4K in BRAW with satisfactory results for my projects... looking forward to a modern Nikon at some point however.
Useful Z9 review.
Inconsistency in lens performance seems to be a factor with many new cameras. As bodies get smarter they outrun the focus capabilities of older glass, meaning only the latest lenses match optimal specs. So everyone has to buy again, to get the performance they originally bought the camera for.
Canon and Sony seem to have much better consistency in that regard.
L lenses both stm and usm still work amazing with RF adapters
@@youuuuuuuuuuutube not with the RF 35, 50 f1.8 and 85 f2 lenses. Not that great with video af in my experience
@@youuuuuuuuuuutube they also have inconsistency like you get higher frame rates with some lenses and not with others.
i guess the recording limit is most likely for customs duty. For example in Germany you´d have to pay a higher customs duty for a "video camera" without a record limit than for a photo camera with a record limit
@5:27 there is a Starlight view mode which allow you to focus in dark but not sure if it works for video.
Thank you for the details. As a non-pro videographer, these things are helpful and appreciated. Also... Videos like this keep me in the Z9 learning curve even though I haven't received mine yet. Take care!
Must say, I enjoy your reviews, they are complete, interesting, and fulfill every photo geek curiosity. Hope it reads as well as it sounds in my head. Hope the best for you and that Ontario does not confine as Quebec did
"When it comes to AF, I´d say it feel slightly improved over Z6 II..." - are you smoking something???
"Lens choice make a huge difference here tho...35 f/1,8 I´d say the AF was decent AT BEST, but on 70-200 it was mostly EXCELLENT..." - surprise surprise! :)))
It’s great to see Nikon getting some love although Gerald didn’t have the same enthusiasm reviewing this as with his Sony cams and I think this is probably generally true across the film community. Nikon has a lot of work to do if it wants to win the community over in order to increase market share and survive. I say this as a long time Nikon d800 user looking to get into mirrorless video.
I always enjoy listening to your videos, but I have to ask a silly question because video (Nikon shooter) is new to me. I appreciate the content you pack into each video and I know why you move through the review as quickly as you do. That said, do you have a "Video basics" discussion where you slowly break down the terms you're using and the relevance of why things like this are important? Experience videographers will follow your review details easily, but for us novice folks it's a bit overwhelming (but still love hearing about it). If you know of a good place to start (other than getting the camera in hand and messing with it) I'd love a link. I would make UNDOING your details all the more worth while. Have a great New Year.
Great video! This flagship of a camera needs to record video to both cards! Such a shame it doesn't.
Autofocus performance will always be degraded when using a shorter than normal focal length lens. Much as one knows that a 200mm will magnify the image, a 35mm lens will in turn demagnify objects in a scene. It turns background mountains into mole hills. The autofocus system works by detecting areas of contrast and a wide angle lenses reduces the area and hampers AF performance. Try using a 24mm f/1.4 and getting sharp focused images, especially when shooting in low light, with any camera's autofocus system.
The video file limitation when recording is not an issue with the use of an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja that was mentioned in the video. Recording time limitations in the camera is only a concern if doing time lapse recording.
Fantastic job Nikon, and wonderful video Gerald
Great review. Love how it's specific for video needs.
So, Panasonics S line are still ahead regarding useable features for video.
Not all care about Af, but a bettet than on my Gh 5 I would like.
Waiting for mine to arrive is absolute agony.
Which camera would you recommend for outdoor wildlife use. Especially low light? Would the A7 S III still be worth it (coming from a Lumix G7)?
I cant wait for Gerald to compare between the sony A1 and canon r3 and Nikon z9
The problem with the LUT that Nikon provides is that it makes the image very saturated and adds a lot of contrast that it ruins the point of shooting LOG in the first place. I'm yet to test it with Z9 but it was the case with Z6 and Z6II.
Try using a layer or adding it on node with 50%. It seems Nikon has completely overdone this one and it really Looks as If it should be used at half the Intensity...
@@FrankTaeger2021 thanks. I don't use them, I created my own LUTs
@@FrankTaeger2021 This is what I normally do, too. 30-50% usually works well for me.
Impressive, saw a lot of other reviews but you still had things in here I either wanted to hear or didn't hear yet. 💪🏽
I missed the “what’s happening”! It was nice to hear it again.💜 Cheers!
Normal people : How about cut off the 8k part, cut off the 60 fps video for 1000 usd, cut off the little bit of ISO/dynamic rang handling for 500 usd. Remove grip, we can buy battery later, that part 500 usd. That mean it same price of z7ii and you can call it z8. It for people want better IQ/AF from z7ii and not interesting with video. And u can make another vesion with give us back 60 fps video, some one will happy pay about 3500 usd for that and u can call it z8 ii
Why can't they just put a full flip out screen, the screen they have seems even more complicated.
There are trade offs to doing a flip out screen. For still shooters, it is a slower, multi step process to use the screen when it is the Canon r5 style screen compared to what the z9 has
I almost need my notepad for this video. So much info, realy in-depth review. It would also be nice to see more examples.
I only shoot photos, so thank you for this very informative review on the video capabilities. Much appreciated!
Nice, I was hoping you'd cover this. Very informative as always. Now I just wish I could afford one of these bad boys 😅.
put small pieces of hockey grip on either side of the strap loops that would solve the rattle-y issue
Thank you for your review Gerald! Great work, as always! Do you have any tips on zebra settings for n-log?