I bought the Z9 a few months ago. I absolutely love it. My main video cameras are Red, but I've been exploring the HDR capabilities of the Nikon's Z9 8.3k/60fps. The Z9 provides gorgeous HDR content. Also, the AF is fantastic. The ability to get top-notch video capabilities with the AF is a time saver. I've been testing the Z9 on my Steadicam because of its AF, and I must say it does not disappoint. Once it locks on to a subject, it does not let go. And on top of all this goodness, it's also a fantastic picture camera. lol. The almost 50mp of RAW images are a delight to edit. Thanks for this review. Like so many others have said, people are sleeping on the video capabilities of this camera.
@@makatron These Z9 battery lasts a very long time. I believe I can continuously shoot 8.3k video for a few hours using their one battery. I’m not 100% sure but I had an HDR gig that lasted a few hours. I don’t remember having to worry about switching batteries. Hope that helps. Good luck!
Here's the deal, I've used Nikon for decades as a PJ and got front covers on WSJ, Washington Post etc. Never failed me once. My Z9 took on assignment to Western Mongolia minus 25 degrees and it was my hero. The images were fantastic and not once did it make a mistake. The battery lasted all day etc. Most reviewers only use the camera for a few days and take shots of their dog in their yard and think its wildlife . As a working pro the Z9 is bar none the standard in pro camera gear.
Have you used Sony , Canon or even Olympus at all to compare it to make this statement? Just wondering because some reviewers that do wildlife for a living suggest that Sony is still top dog with maybe the new Canon R3 maybe even besting the Sony A1.
That little thumb ledge on the back of Nikon grips is incomparable for one handed work. Its shape is absolute perfection. I don't think many video centric folks will notice because it's just a different approach.
You might see it as "messed up" the video, but this perspective is really cool in a way. Like watching a TV show. The context-sensitive help in the menus are great!
Thanks Pete! I'm pretty happy with how the video turned out, but oh boy, my heart stopped when I realized the original footage was gone. I was trying to free up storage space through MacOS and thought it was just a rogue file that had been left around. Unfortunately if you delete anything through the "Storage Management" window...it's just gone immediately. No recycle bin 😐
Nikon ergonomics are legendary but that could be just that I started and stuck with them. I still believe this because for the past 15-ish years I've been using Canon digital in commercial studios and I still favor the Nikon ergonomics. I started with the FM2 back in the early 90s when I got started, then bought a bunch of old used ones, Titanium F3, F2AS, etc, then a slew of newer AF film bodies. The D2x was my first digital from them, then the D3, and the last one I bought was a D700. I'm finally getting into motion, and I've already decided I want to land on the C70. I bought a C100 MkII as my trial balloon and love it, even running all Nikon glass on it. I think really (and oddly) this goes back to my love of Nikon. It seems to me Canon with their cinema cameras have taken the approach of buttons over menus, and that just feels more like home to me. I will probably never consider a camera without built in ND. I don't think I'll ever consider a Nikon for cinema/motion. Canon and others are just too far out front to have me believe Nikon will ever catch up.
So, I am NOT going to shame you for the lost footage; but I have to admit that I purchased a Roadcaster Pro 2 in a large part because of your amazing videos and content and recommendations for creators. I know that your new main camera can support XLR now, but this is kind of also a great reminder to record your sound to a secure device; so I appreciate the additional lesson learned! :D
Nikon was late to the game on video and getting great autofocus, but I'm glad they finally got it right. My first nikons struggle with auto focus for videos until I upgraded to the Z series. Just like your experience, I never had to think about it. It just works now. Excited you had an opportunity to try out the Nikon Z system. Super jealous you got to try the Z9 as your initial experience, and for a good length of time too. I've only had a chance to hold one. 🤙
I was planning to rent a Z6 II, but then Nikon reached out and I was more than happy to try the Z9! I really like what they’re doing, and that they’re putting pressure on the other companies.
Thanks for the high-level overview. I can't go without saying the sharpness and colours in your video are absolutely outstanding -- easily the best I've seen from the Z9 on UA-cam. Nice to see my decision to buy a Z9 vindicated! 😁
Exceptional video! One thing I love about your videos is your transparency and just vibe. I don’t know if I can still call myself a Nikon shooter because I’ve shifted away from them and use Sony and it’s only because of Autofocus! I still prefer the colors and overall ergonomics of Nikon though. I might just rent a Z9 and see how it works for me. It Definitely would be overkill for what I do but I just love Nikon so much.
Well done, again. I've been with Canon for so long that when someone handed me a Nikon and asked me to show them how to do something, I couldn't figure it out without looking it up in the manual. And I totally agree that all major brand cameras from the last 10 years are great. And... how about more videos with your doggies? When they aren't in your video, does that make it a dog-gone video? I'll see myself out.
That keyed out intro, hm, giving me some great ideas. And purely.. how creatively you got yourself out of the trouble. Honestly Tom, I haven't seen a single video of yours in the past several years, that didn't give me some "ahaaa" moment, I'm so grateful fot the inspiration 🙂 And speaking of inspiration - NIKON was my first real camera, then I got me two Panasonics that I loved but realized (after learning about.. sensor sizes and physics..) that I'd still need a full frame for my photography. Entry made by Sony A7III as soon as it came out, never looked back. But yes, this NIKON is a very inspiring camera, the ergonomics and the grip, materials, thanks to your great B-roll, it felt as if I was holding it in my own hands and feeling it haha... Or is it just my insane imagination, really felt so well done. I'll tell you, if there were same camera mounts on all cameras, people'd be switching brands much more often 🙂
This is one of the nicest compliments a person could get. Thank you Mac! Wouldn't it be awesome if all cameras had the same mounts? It's be so fun to mix and match bodies!
Tom, the Z9 is a Sony *manufactured sensor, but it was 100% designed by Nikon. That has been the case for most of their sensors though some have been made by other manufacturers. Even those that are Sony designed get tweaked to death at the hardware level before they slap them into their cameras. There are a few websites that breakdown who designed and manufactured their sensors. As far as shutterless goes, in the next 2-4 years Sony/Canon will join the shutterless party. The lack of shutter shock is actually a huge plus for photography, especially when you get into exposure times of less than 1/30th. Less so obviously for video. SD Cards are also on the way out for professional cameras because of the limitations regarding speed and durability. I switched to XQD when I adopted the Z6. As far as other systems, I shot with Canon for 20 years starting with film. I switched to Nikon with the D750. I really loved the ergonomics of the dual control/command dials which Nikon introduced back on the Nikon F5 in the early 90s. I believe the R series cameras have introduced that dual command dial nature which I much prefer over my older Canon D series DSLRs. A friend of my who has the original Canon R did not have that. He really liked that as well but again I believe the R5 introduced something like it. Back in the day, Minolta (aka now Sony) had the same setup which made it's way into the original Alphas.
@@tombuck prior to mirrorless it was the same with DSLRs/SLRs and so called mirror flap. In many situations you could lock the mirror up after composing your picture to avoid the shock from the mirror. The advent of live view made it easier to compose in those situations. Live view being the precursor to mirrorless. My old Canon 30d didn't have it. I think my 7D was the first camera that I owned that had live-view.
Glad you tried it. I used Nikon cameras for over a decade and then switched to Canon R mount bc they had affordable mirrorless cameras with a decent ecosystem and support for video, without being as pricey as Sony bodies. To be honest, I miss Nikon’s build quality, dynamic range, button layout, and sharp AF. The Canon I have now is great for video but I know the difference with the dynamic range compared to Nikon, especially for stills. There’s a great outdoor/nature photographer who shoots documentary style with Nikon named Morten Hilmer. Great examples from his YT videos. I hope you get a chance to work with Nikon again. I truly loved my experience.
Nikon's K-pability seems great, but from my experience, employers forgetting I'm around did not lead them to believe I was doing an amazing job😜(AF) I've always loved Nikon files for photos, glad to see that they are up to par for video as well. Good stuff bro!
Dude, the Z9 doesn’t have a mechanical shutter, hence no mechanical sound. I myself love a good shutter sound, but it is what it is. ES is probably the future.
It will be the future. Why keep a mechanical shutter if your electronic shutter is equally fast with readout speed? The next (r)evolution after that will be a global shutter that reads everything at once.
Terrific video. Nicely done. In reality, at the "flagship" echelons, the cameras are better than a lot of the photographers who buy them. When I got my Z9, though I have been shooting for over a half-century, I forced myself to sit down and read the manual for two weeks. It's humbling to hold technology whose capacities you know, deep down, surpass your current abilities. (And, thankfully, very provocative.) Me, I love my Z9... An awesomely powerful camera, be it with video or stills. Folks, If you haven't shot Nikon and think Sony and Canon are the only contenders, you are doing yourself a disservice. That said, Tom, what gear were you using to shoot those luscious closeups of the Z9? So tight and crisp.
Thanks John! Most of the b roll of the Z9 was with my Zeiss 85mm, but some of the extreme closeups were just with my phone. I got an iPhone 14 as a gift for Christmas and it has a really fun macro mode 😁
I started my commercial shooting business back in the day with the Nikon D1 as it was the first and best when it came out. Invested heavily in Nikon glass. All good. Great feel of the camera. So, when Nikon announced their new camera with more megapixels, of course I jumped on it. That was the D2H. Probably the worst camera Nikon has ever made and I think it was the last camera to use a Nikon sensor. The white balance and exposures were wildly erratic. The good and bad news is Nikon is one of those corporations that does not really listen to their customers and despite the uproar from professional shooters I think it took another 18 months for them to release a new body with maybe a Sony sensor. I sold all my glass and switched over to Canon. The lesson I learned from that is not to get overly invested in one company and nowadays there are so many niche cameras that I have a quiver of Sony, Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360, etc. From what I have seen, the new "ZED" series from Nikon is a reasonable evolvement.
No issue with the "sound" that you point out. Can program volume plus programmable on-screen indicator. Can't wait for future firmware on programable sound output.
Camera doesn't have physical shutter so it's a plus, and TBH I'd just look at 4hr screen and see it's taking a picture, maybe because I've been a photographer for over a decade but I just look at the buffer indicator to acknowledge a picture is being taken instead of sound. The new 1.2 glass looks seriously interesting. It's amazing that Nikon even though came late to the party they did it with a banger. Yeah here I am in waiting list to get it. It's a beast of a camera indeed.
It's a very small nitpick, and clearly the benefits of no shutter far outweigh the cons. I guess it's just something you have to get used to. But I loves me a big "ka-thunk" shutter sound/feel 😁
Man, I’ve lost footage like that before. An instant sweat sweeps over the body! BUT, I loved the mini Tom green screen work! You could of just acted like it was intentional, lol! Shoot, you should do that once in awhile rather then just a talking head! Thanks for the video! Always fun to learn about other cameras, even if I’m not interested in buying them.
That sinking feeling is the worst! But yeah, the green screen ended up being super fun and I think I might want to try it in other projects now (on purpose). 😁
Somehow it is really cool to see the video after listening to your podcast where you mentioned this Z9 several times :) Awesome video Tom, really enjoyed it! :) I'm curious if you will try out the Sony 50mm 1.2 now - and realise how small a 50mm 1.2 can be :D All the best to you and Heather - and the dogs of course :)
Hey!! I used Peter's 50 1.2 when he was here last summer and I really liked it, but this is the first time I've tried it in a studio environment and wow, I love it. I absolutely don't have the budget for that lens at the moment, but it's absolutely on my wish list 😁
Haha thanks! It honestly came out better than I think the original idea would have. But man, I definitely spent a few days just sitting and wondering what the heck to do.
Back in the film days I used Nikon. When digital hit I had a Nikon but they started loosing to Sony and Canon. I got the Samsung because as Smertphones were taking off Apple and Samsung were the leaders. I thought (wrongly) Samsung not being tied to their old product would be the way to go but then they shut down the Camera Division. So I went to Fuji for a short time because I LOVE Fuji colors but when I needed several camera Sony is the most complete System. Nikon Z9 is a great camera but they were just too late to the game. With the amount of money I have invested in E glass I'm staying in Sony for the rest of my life (I'm old remember)
I saw one review on the Z9 where they said something similar. That the camera is great, but people are already "stuck" with their chosen systems and there's not enough motivation to switch. And I forgot about Samsung's cameras! It really did seem like they were going to take off there for a while.
I sold my Nikon gear and got Sony, with the plan of going back to Nikon if there new cameras surpass the Sony’s. I dint feel bad selling my gear as I found out I can adapt Sony lens to Nikon body.
I don't feel so bad for messing up now that I know that even Tom Buck makes mistakes. I had done an entire podcast interview and lost the entire interview. It was awful.
Its to big and to expensive, a none of the other Z cameras have competitive auto focus with Sony and Canon. Im a Nikon DSLR user but Im not sure for how long that will be.
Hi, love your videos but have to tell you about some problems the z9 has that make it unprofessional: 1. Nikon's focus is rubbish next to the competition. 2. It is not possible to record on 2 cards at the same time. Meaning not suitable for professional work. 3. There is no smart hot show different from the competition. 4. There is no articulated screen, there is only a strange and clearly incomprehensible screen. 5. The camera is limited to a recording time of 125 minutes haha, all competitors have already done unlimited time. Summary: I recommend that you look for another company for video shooting... A camera that is sold at such a high price should include at least basic things for which it is intended, and I can tell you that I would not do any paid photography with it without backup on 2 cards at the same time.
I don’t think an articulating screen is actually a valid argument. At this price point if you’re using it for professional video, get an external display.
@@Joe-hm1zk Do you want to shoot with an external screen for 6 hours at the event? And what is this answer that will take an external screen? So why am I paying exactly $5,500 for a camera? It's better to take any other company that isn't Nikon and I'll get these basic things..
@@Joe-hm1zk I don't shoot film, I make video at events.. What about the Z9? I'm supposed to be sure that one memory card won't fail in the middle of the shoot, and then if it fails, I get a claim from the couple I photographed for losing the material of their lives.. It is Nikon that does not back me up with such claims and therefore I will not buy Nikon Not right now.
I bought the Z9 a few months ago. I absolutely love it. My main video cameras are Red, but I've been exploring the HDR capabilities of the Nikon's Z9 8.3k/60fps. The Z9 provides gorgeous HDR content. Also, the AF is fantastic. The ability to get top-notch video capabilities with the AF is a time saver. I've been testing the Z9 on my Steadicam because of its AF, and I must say it does not disappoint. Once it locks on to a subject, it does not let go. And on top of all this goodness, it's also a fantastic picture camera. lol. The almost 50mp of RAW images are a delight to edit. Thanks for this review. Like so many others have said, people are sleeping on the video capabilities of this camera.
It's awesome to hear experiences from others who have owned/used the camera for a while. Nikon is definitely a bit of a sleeper!
How about battery life? I come from full body nikons as well and between the D3s and D5 those batteries last forever.
@@makatron These Z9 battery lasts a very long time. I believe I can continuously shoot 8.3k video for a few hours using their one battery. I’m not 100% sure but I had an HDR gig that lasted a few hours. I don’t remember having to worry about switching batteries. Hope that helps. Good luck!
Here's the deal, I've used Nikon for decades as a PJ and got front covers on WSJ, Washington Post etc. Never failed me once. My Z9 took on assignment to Western Mongolia minus 25 degrees and it was my hero. The images were fantastic and not once did it make a mistake. The battery lasted all day etc. Most reviewers only use the camera for a few days and take shots of their dog in their yard and think its wildlife . As a working pro the Z9 is bar none the standard in pro camera gear.
Our yard can be quite treacherous!
House cats use to be lions, at least so I’m told.
Have you used Sony , Canon or even Olympus at all to compare it to make this statement? Just wondering because some reviewers that do wildlife for a living suggest that Sony is still top dog with maybe the new Canon R3 maybe even besting the Sony A1.
@@thomastuorto9929 yes on all counts. I’ve not only used the brands you mentioned but have owned them all and for work
That little thumb ledge on the back of Nikon grips is incomparable for one handed work. Its shape is absolute perfection. I don't think many video centric folks will notice because it's just a different approach.
You might see it as "messed up" the video, but this perspective is really cool in a way. Like watching a TV show. The context-sensitive help in the menus are great!
Thanks Pete! I'm pretty happy with how the video turned out, but oh boy, my heart stopped when I realized the original footage was gone. I was trying to free up storage space through MacOS and thought it was just a rogue file that had been left around. Unfortunately if you delete anything through the "Storage Management" window...it's just gone immediately. No recycle bin 😐
I’ve been using this camera everyday since November and it’s my main workhouse for work. It’s amazing, I love to.
It's definitely a solid workhorse. Honestly can't believe how nice it is!
Came across this video from recommendation, I can't hold with all your puns and vibes, +1 sub
It's not a sony sensor. It's a nikon design sensor fabricated by Sony which uses Nikon steppers to manufacture CMOS sensors.
Nikon ergonomics are legendary but that could be just that I started and stuck with them. I still believe this because for the past 15-ish years I've been using Canon digital in commercial studios and I still favor the Nikon ergonomics. I started with the FM2 back in the early 90s when I got started, then bought a bunch of old used ones, Titanium F3, F2AS, etc, then a slew of newer AF film bodies. The D2x was my first digital from them, then the D3, and the last one I bought was a D700. I'm finally getting into motion, and I've already decided I want to land on the C70. I bought a C100 MkII as my trial balloon and love it, even running all Nikon glass on it. I think really (and oddly) this goes back to my love of Nikon. It seems to me Canon with their cinema cameras have taken the approach of buttons over menus, and that just feels more like home to me. I will probably never consider a camera without built in ND. I don't think I'll ever consider a Nikon for cinema/motion. Canon and others are just too far out front to have me believe Nikon will ever catch up.
The camera feels amazing to hold/use. They definitely know what they're doing. It kind of reminds me of Canon's body design with Sony's capabilities.
So, I am NOT going to shame you for the lost footage; but I have to admit that I purchased a Roadcaster Pro 2 in a large part because of your amazing videos and content and recommendations for creators. I know that your new main camera can support XLR now, but this is kind of also a great reminder to record your sound to a secure device; so I appreciate the additional lesson learned! :D
Yup- backup audio would’ve made a world of difference 🤦🏻♂️
Nikon was late to the game on video and getting great autofocus, but I'm glad they finally got it right. My first nikons struggle with auto focus for videos until I upgraded to the Z series. Just like your experience, I never had to think about it. It just works now. Excited you had an opportunity to try out the Nikon Z system. Super jealous you got to try the Z9 as your initial experience, and for a good length of time too. I've only had a chance to hold one. 🤙
I was planning to rent a Z6 II, but then Nikon reached out and I was more than happy to try the Z9! I really like what they’re doing, and that they’re putting pressure on the other companies.
Thanks for the high-level overview. I can't go without saying the sharpness and colours in your video are absolutely outstanding -- easily the best I've seen from the Z9 on UA-cam. Nice to see my decision to buy a Z9 vindicated! 😁
Thank you! I definitely can't imagine anyone regretting the Z9. 👍
Exceptional video! One thing I love about your videos is your transparency and just vibe. I don’t know if I can still call myself a Nikon shooter because I’ve shifted away from them and use Sony and it’s only because of Autofocus! I still prefer the colors and overall ergonomics of Nikon though. I might just rent a Z9 and see how it works for me. It Definitely would be overkill for what I do but I just love Nikon so much.
I definitely understand why people like Nikon. Great cameras!
Well done, again. I've been with Canon for so long that when someone handed me a Nikon and asked me to show them how to do something, I couldn't figure it out without looking it up in the manual. And I totally agree that all major brand cameras from the last 10 years are great.
And... how about more videos with your doggies? When they aren't in your video, does that make it a dog-gone video? I'll see myself out.
No need to a-paw-logize for that one 😁
That keyed out intro, hm, giving me some great ideas. And purely.. how creatively you got yourself out of the trouble. Honestly Tom, I haven't seen a single video of yours in the past several years, that didn't give me some "ahaaa" moment, I'm so grateful fot the inspiration 🙂 And speaking of inspiration - NIKON was my first real camera, then I got me two Panasonics that I loved but realized (after learning about.. sensor sizes and physics..) that I'd still need a full frame for my photography. Entry made by Sony A7III as soon as it came out, never looked back. But yes, this NIKON is a very inspiring camera, the ergonomics and the grip, materials, thanks to your great B-roll, it felt as if I was holding it in my own hands and feeling it haha... Or is it just my insane imagination, really felt so well done.
I'll tell you, if there were same camera mounts on all cameras, people'd be switching brands much more often 🙂
This is one of the nicest compliments a person could get. Thank you Mac!
Wouldn't it be awesome if all cameras had the same mounts? It's be so fun to mix and match bodies!
As I nikon shooter, appreciate this video lol 🙏🏽👐🏽
My first SLR was fully manual - shutter speed, aperture, focus etc. That's how I learnt to be a photographer. My Z9 just makes it all a lot easier. 😀
Tom, the Z9 is a Sony *manufactured sensor, but it was 100% designed by Nikon. That has been the case for most of their sensors though some have been made by other manufacturers. Even those that are Sony designed get tweaked to death at the hardware level before they slap them into their cameras. There are a few websites that breakdown who designed and manufactured their sensors.
As far as shutterless goes, in the next 2-4 years Sony/Canon will join the shutterless party. The lack of shutter shock is actually a huge plus for photography, especially when you get into exposure times of less than 1/30th. Less so obviously for video.
SD Cards are also on the way out for professional cameras because of the limitations regarding speed and durability. I switched to XQD when I adopted the Z6.
As far as other systems, I shot with Canon for 20 years starting with film. I switched to Nikon with the D750. I really loved the ergonomics of the dual control/command dials which Nikon introduced back on the Nikon F5 in the early 90s. I believe the R series cameras have introduced that dual command dial nature which I much prefer over my older Canon D series DSLRs. A friend of my who has the original Canon R did not have that. He really liked that as well but again I believe the R5 introduced something like it. Back in the day, Minolta (aka now Sony) had the same setup which made it's way into the original Alphas.
Ooh, the shutter shock point is a good one. That's definitely a big deal for certain situations!
@@tombuck prior to mirrorless it was the same with DSLRs/SLRs and so called mirror flap. In many situations you could lock the mirror up after composing your picture to avoid the shock from the mirror. The advent of live view made it easier to compose in those situations. Live view being the precursor to mirrorless. My old Canon 30d didn't have it. I think my 7D was the first camera that I owned that had live-view.
Glad you tried it. I used Nikon cameras for over a decade and then switched to Canon R mount bc they had affordable mirrorless cameras with a decent ecosystem and support for video, without being as pricey as Sony bodies.
To be honest, I miss Nikon’s build quality, dynamic range, button layout, and sharp AF. The Canon I have now is great for video but I know the difference with the dynamic range compared to Nikon, especially for stills.
There’s a great outdoor/nature photographer who shoots documentary style with Nikon named Morten Hilmer. Great examples from his YT videos.
I hope you get a chance to work with Nikon again. I truly loved my experience.
Nikon's K-pability seems great, but from my experience, employers forgetting I'm around did not lead them to believe I was doing an amazing job😜(AF) I've always loved Nikon files for photos, glad to see that they are up to par for video as well. Good stuff bro!
Haha, indeed fantastic features to Nikoncentrate on.
Damn, I'm so sad for your initial video! 😔
The rest of the review was super nice tho, thanks Tom. 🙏🏻
Haha, I was definitely devastated, but I honestly like the "fix" better than the original idea 😁
@@tombuck Yeah, the alternative approach is as good! 💪🏻
Dude, the Z9 doesn’t have a mechanical shutter, hence no mechanical sound. I myself love a good shutter sound, but it is what it is. ES is probably the future.
It will be the future. Why keep a mechanical shutter if your electronic shutter is equally fast with readout speed? The next (r)evolution after that will be a global shutter that reads everything at once.
Terrific video. Nicely done.
In reality, at the "flagship" echelons, the cameras are better than a lot of the photographers who buy them. When I got my Z9, though I have been shooting for over a half-century, I forced myself to sit down and read the manual for two weeks. It's humbling to hold technology whose capacities you know, deep down, surpass your current abilities. (And, thankfully, very provocative.)
Me, I love my Z9... An awesomely powerful camera, be it with video or stills.
Folks, If you haven't shot Nikon and think Sony and Canon are the only contenders, you are doing yourself a disservice.
That said, Tom, what gear were you using to shoot those luscious closeups of the Z9? So tight and crisp.
Thanks John! Most of the b roll of the Z9 was with my Zeiss 85mm, but some of the extreme closeups were just with my phone. I got an iPhone 14 as a gift for Christmas and it has a really fun macro mode 😁
Great video, just turn your shutter sound up. You can also turn on the lines to show you you’re taking a photo.
Didn't know the shutter sound is adjustable- that's nifty!
I started my commercial shooting business back in the day with the Nikon D1 as it was the first and best when it came out. Invested heavily in Nikon glass. All good. Great feel of the camera. So, when Nikon announced their new camera with more megapixels, of course I jumped on it. That was the D2H. Probably the worst camera Nikon has ever made and I think it was the last camera to use a Nikon sensor. The white balance and exposures were wildly erratic. The good and bad news is Nikon is one of those corporations that does not really listen to their customers and despite the uproar from professional shooters I think it took another 18 months for them to release a new body with maybe a Sony sensor. I sold all my glass and switched over to Canon. The lesson I learned from that is not to get overly invested in one company and nowadays there are so many niche cameras that I have a quiver of Sony, Fujifilm, DJI, Insta360, etc. From what I have seen, the new "ZED" series from Nikon is a reasonable evolvement.
my first camera is the sony a6400, i love how versatile and feature packed it is
That’s an amazing camera for sure.
My very first camera was a Nikon D3100 ❤ awesome video Tom!
Mine was a d40, damn I'm old
@@makatron Nikon was definitely ahead of its time back in the day
@@cameranerdsmedia yeah just got the z6ii and couldn't be happier
@@makatron right on! Feels great to be living in the golden age of camera tech! So many capable options from all the brands
@@cameranerdsmedia even thinking that aerial footage 15 years ago required a helicopter and now a drone the size of a shoe can do it.
No issue with the "sound" that you point out. Can program volume plus programmable on-screen indicator. Can't wait for future firmware on programable sound output.
*cat meow*
I’ve never used a Cannon, always had a Nikon camera, wait I take that back, I had a cannon camcorder which is excellent
Camera doesn't have physical shutter so it's a plus, and TBH I'd just look at 4hr screen and see it's taking a picture, maybe because I've been a photographer for over a decade but I just look at the buffer indicator to acknowledge a picture is being taken instead of sound. The new 1.2 glass looks seriously interesting. It's amazing that Nikon even though came late to the party they did it with a banger. Yeah here I am in waiting list to get it. It's a beast of a camera indeed.
It's a very small nitpick, and clearly the benefits of no shutter far outweigh the cons. I guess it's just something you have to get used to. But I loves me a big "ka-thunk" shutter sound/feel 😁
@@tombuck oh yeah I remember my first camera a d70s that sounded like racking a shotgun
You can turn up the sound of the shutter if you want.
Does it go to 11?
Man, I’ve lost footage like that before. An instant sweat sweeps over the body! BUT, I loved the mini Tom green screen work! You could of just acted like it was intentional, lol! Shoot, you should do that once in awhile rather then just a talking head! Thanks for the video! Always fun to learn about other cameras, even if I’m not interested in buying them.
That sinking feeling is the worst!
But yeah, the green screen ended up being super fun and I think I might want to try it in other projects now (on purpose). 😁
I hit the like button while I haven't watched all of your videos yet.. 😅
Hope you don’t regret it 😬
@@tombuck pleasant time 🤪
My Nikon D2x from 25 years ago still works! Body alone was $5k for a 12 MP sensor with no video, LOL!
Dang…. That 50mm f1.2 angle looks EPIC. It’s… like… pretty lol
Yeah, I never wanted an f1.2 before, but now...
Somehow it is really cool to see the video after listening to your podcast where you mentioned this Z9 several times :)
Awesome video Tom, really enjoyed it! :)
I'm curious if you will try out the Sony 50mm 1.2 now - and realise how small a 50mm 1.2 can be :D
All the best to you and Heather - and the dogs of course :)
Hey!!
I used Peter's 50 1.2 when he was here last summer and I really liked it, but this is the first time I've tried it in a studio environment and wow, I love it. I absolutely don't have the budget for that lens at the moment, but it's absolutely on my wish list 😁
There is no mechanical shutter in Z9, that's why the souns is different :D
VERY cool and nice save on your footage. Creatively done and hey you may have found a new way to do reviews huh?
Haha thanks! It honestly came out better than I think the original idea would have. But man, I definitely spent a few days just sitting and wondering what the heck to do.
Good morning!! 😎👍
Nikon: Let's loan Tom Buck the best camera we have ever made and see what he says.
Tom: There's no such thing as a bad camera.
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Great channel but saw this thumbnail and thought of 16 year old kid with his dads sports car LOL !
My first Nikon that I ever used was a D5100.
A DSLR one. =) 📸
Same here I think it was 2011
@@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan Yeah, I think it is.
Hey Tom, love your videos. You are an inspiration!
Tom, what happened to the Enthusiasm Project?
I changed the channel name about 3 years ago, but my podcast is still The Enthusiasm Project 👍
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"You like waffles therefore you must hate pancakes!"
Exactly.
LOL All I have used was Nikons for photography...
I definitely see now why people love them and stick with them.
You do get used to the flippy screen.
Back in the film days I used Nikon. When digital hit I had a Nikon but they started loosing to Sony and Canon. I got the Samsung because as Smertphones were taking off Apple and Samsung were the leaders. I thought (wrongly) Samsung not being tied to their old product would be the way to go but then they shut down the Camera Division. So I went to Fuji for a short time because I LOVE Fuji colors but when I needed several camera Sony is the most complete System. Nikon Z9 is a great camera but they were just too late to the game. With the amount of money I have invested in E glass I'm staying in Sony for the rest of my life (I'm old remember)
I saw one review on the Z9 where they said something similar. That the camera is great, but people are already "stuck" with their chosen systems and there's not enough motivation to switch.
And I forgot about Samsung's cameras! It really did seem like they were going to take off there for a while.
@@tombuck I'm waiting for the A1 Revision 2 that has the A7R5 screen and a few other things.
I sold my Nikon gear and got Sony, with the plan of going back to Nikon if there new cameras surpass the Sony’s. I dint feel bad selling my gear as I found out I can adapt Sony lens to Nikon body.
"It's got Sony guts!"
Compare it to the sony alpha 1
I haven’t used the A1, but I’d love to try it along with the Canon R3.
Apple's chips are manufactured by TSMC. Does it mean, that Apple has TSMC chips?
I don't feel so bad for messing up now that I know that even Tom Buck makes mistakes. I had done an entire podcast interview and lost the entire interview. It was awful.
Oh don't worry, I mess up everyday. I'm quite good at it. 😉
Z 9 is Devine , Tom Buck is a Hunk 😁 the wifey Amber says hi
I like this Nikon ans z II s , Panasonic s5 II has me watering my mouth to
I love your puns
Its to big and to expensive, a none of the other Z cameras have competitive auto focus with Sony and Canon. Im a Nikon DSLR user but Im not sure for how long that will be.
Hi, love your videos but have to tell you about some problems the z9 has that make it unprofessional:
1. Nikon's focus is rubbish next to the competition.
2. It is not possible to record on 2 cards at the same time. Meaning not suitable for professional work.
3. There is no smart hot show different from the competition.
4. There is no articulated screen, there is only a strange and clearly incomprehensible screen.
5. The camera is limited to a recording time of 125 minutes haha, all competitors have already done unlimited time.
Summary: I recommend that you look for another company for video shooting...
A camera that is sold at such a high price should include at least basic things for which it is intended, and I can tell you that I would not do any paid photography with it without backup on 2 cards at the same time.
Always good to have some counterpoints. I'm impressed with the Z9 myself, but sticking to my Sonys because I really love them.
I don’t think an articulating screen is actually a valid argument. At this price point if you’re using it for professional video, get an external display.
@@Joe-hm1zk Do you want to shoot with an external screen for 6 hours at the event?
And what is this answer that will take an external screen? So why am I paying exactly $5,500 for a camera? It's better to take any other company that isn't Nikon and I'll get these basic things..
@@gavriel_adi Man those poor people shooting on cinema cameras. If only they knew small bodied mirrorless cameras existed.
@@Joe-hm1zk I don't shoot film, I make video at events.. What about the Z9? I'm supposed to be sure that one memory card won't fail in the middle of the shoot, and then if it fails, I get a claim from the couple I photographed for losing the material of their lives..
It is Nikon that does not back me up with such claims and therefore I will not buy Nikon
Not right now.