Nikon Z9 Review: The Best Video Camera of 2022?
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- Discussing the video features of the Nikon Z9, which might currently be the best hybrid mirrorless camera available for video shooters.
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Discussing the video features of the Nikon Z9, which might currently be the best hybrid mirrorless camera available for video shooters.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:56 - Ergonomics & Build
2:29 - Cards & Recording
2:40 - HDMI Output
3:05 - LCD Screen
3:17 - Manual Focusing
4:08 - Power & Record Limits
5:13 - Recording Modes
5:24 - Autofocus
6:11 - Audio/Mic Test
7:34 - IBIS
8:07 - Rolling Shutter
8:40 - Oversampled HDMI Trick
9:32 - Resolution
9:50 - Dynamic Range
11:18 - Color & LUTs
11:51 - ISO Range & Low Light
12:25 - Final Thoughts
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#nikonZ9 #camerareview #Nikon - Наука та технологія
Nice to see Nikon finally getting some love from the UA-cam channels, especially when the most of them had it dead this time last year.
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. ua-cam.com/video/BdC3ySCE7ZM/v-deo.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!
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 UA-cam. 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) 😄
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!
Dream camera, spec-wise. Now to wait 5 years to afford a 2nd hand one lol
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.
Not typically a Nikon guy but they hit it out of the park with this one ⚾
Great review - I appreciate how you're including real world test shots and not simply using charts and graphs. Good stuff my G!
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
I’ve ordered mine! I can’t wait! Thanks for the review! :)
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!
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 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.
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
ProRes internal is wild.
What I've been waiting for, and delivered as usual! 👍
Fantastic job Nikon, and wonderful video Gerald
OMG! Thank you for review this camera
Excellent and concise run through with a few bits of info that will save me a lot of head scratching when mine finally arrives!👍🏾🙏🏾
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!
So glad to see the old intro!! Great video as always, Gerald
Was waiting for this!
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 UA-camrs 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. 😀
Great review. Love how it's specific for video needs.
Damn! Until now, I didn't realize how much I missed the old intro :) Nice video as usual. Keep up the good work!
Great video! I'm glad that you mentioned and called out a theory on the H265 vs ProRes dynamic range. This is something that I'd noticed in some R5 videos on YT (with externally recorded ProRes). I asked the creator about it and they said they'd definitely noticed the dynamic range difference too but no idea what makes it happen. I feel like I've also noticed it (anecdotally) on my S1. Really glad to hear a theory for it because I feel like I've been crazy with noticing it.
Man I love the delivery on these videos.
Great video!! Love to see Nikon doing well!
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!
Lub youuu i was waiting 🤗
Very nice. Good clip. thanks for sharing.
Impressive, saw a lot of other reviews but you still had things in here I either wanted to hear or didn't hear yet. 💪🏽
Thanks for this real world review, way more practical than the usual pixel peeping.
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 :)
Extremely excited to see a class leading Nikon video camera in the mirrorless space
Thank you so much for this!
Legendary Gerald Undone Thanks for sharing
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!
Thank you for your review Gerald! Great work, as always! Do you have any tips on zebra settings for n-log?
Loved the throwback intro!!
This review was perfect
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.
Great video! I like this camera! Hopefully Nikon continues to focus on video and a legit cinema camera
THANK YOU!!!! for the opening, I really missed hearing that.
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
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.
Nice, I was hoping you'd cover this. Very informative as always. Now I just wish I could afford one of these bad boys 😅.
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.
@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.
This is the video I've been waiting for. Ain't no proper camera review until its been Undone!
Whaaat’s happening, Gerald! Throwback intro made my day.
Finally, my favourite intro. Thanks.
Useful Z9 review.
I heard Nikon going to release 12 bit N-Raw firmware in February. i hope you going to test N-Raw.
great video thank u
I almost need my notepad for this video. So much info, realy in-depth review. It would also be nice to see more examples.
Hey man! You did my intro! Nice!
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...
Thanks for this review. Though it is a very tempting camera, I hope to see the Z8 very soon.
Just bought this camera. Excited to pair it with lomo anamorphics
I missed the “what’s happening”! It was nice to hear it again.💜 Cheers!
Thanks for doing the intro!
I only shoot photos, so thank you for this very informative review on the video capabilities. Much appreciated!
There it is!!
Love Ya Brotha!!
Well, scratch the z9 off my list......I need the capability to record 2 hours, 6 minute videos :)
Great review as always, Gerald!
I like small cameras but man that Rolling shutter is on POINT!! Thanks for the honest review Sir 🙌
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.
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.
Love your channel!!! Have you heard of the Arsenal 2 smart camera device?? If so what are you thoughts? If not could you please review???
Thumbs-up for the throwback intro!
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.
Hello again Gerald, i must admit i was eagerly waiting for your review of the z9 (more than other reviewers admittedly...) Like i've said before i'm an old photographer wishing to start doing videos from now on. Steep learning curve i know, but at least my photography background helps a bit. So with that goal in mind i've been devouring ''videocentric'' camera reviews for months now. So far the 2 cameras that seemed interesting for me were the Blackmagic 6k pro for it's Braw format, in body ND filters and it's price, and either the Sony A7sIII or the FX3 for everything else; low light performances, auto focus, smaller form factor, greater audio capabilities etc. That was right up until Nikon got their Z9 out. Now i'm not so sure any more. I have to say i've been a Nikon shooter since the 80's including my transition to digital in 2008 ish. But i eventually lost confidence in Nikon with it's multiple fiascos such as over heating flashes, Oil spots on the D610's sensors, which Nikon took forever to admit and never really fixed, releasing other bodies instead and most importantly their shocking habit of releasing unfinished products giving me the feeling the consumers were their product testers (at their own expense). But in my situation if the Z9 proves to be any good for video, it might still be the most economical solution since i still have Nikon glass although they are F mount lenses and would require the FTZ adapter . At this point i'm really interested in seeing just how good and easily editable the Z9's video files are. I'n my mind Nikon has never been great video wise, but the Z9 just might prove me wrong. So far reviewers of the Z9 that have concentrated on it's video capabilities, mostly regurgitated specs and showed us unconvincing footage in the sense that everything looks like camcorders videos, seems nobody cared to do a good well colour graded, cinematic like movie with this camera, aside from Nikon's own ads which i do not trust at this point, besides they don't look very cinematic to my eye anyways although super precise (descriptive). Also i have concerns about the real gimbal possibilities with such a tall and heavy body. So if you do such tests while you have the camera in your hands and care to show us the results, i'll be watching. Thank's again for all you do for us not so pro would be videographers.
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)?
Do you think you’ll ever update the canon R6 R5 clog 3 dynamic range test? I just rewatched your review your future log test. I’m sure many viewers including me would love to know how your projections compared to the updates.
Loved the intro call backs 👍👌
How do you think this would compare to the R5C for a package? Given the price difference as well.
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.
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
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).
I'm a newbie when it comes to video. You mentioned H265 is as good as Pro Res.
Should I use that instead of ProRes?? What are the downsides/upsides??
Love the intro
Phenomenal review, Gerald -- Would you consider moving to the Z9 over the A1?
Great video! This flagship of a camera needs to record video to both cards! Such a shame it doesn't.
hi ! great video! does the AF eye detection work in all video modes?? 4k 120?8k? thanks!
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.
7:50 A snow plow outside a Tim Horton’s is delightfully Canadian.
The portrait shutter release button has a lock switch on it. You can turn it off if you are accidentally hitting it.
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.
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Good job Nikon...
Waiting for Excellent APSC Z MOUNT 😊
The intro gave me flash back :D
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.
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 UA-cam 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.
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!
Glad u got your Z9, I'm still waiting for mine.... did u get yours from B&H?
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.
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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When factoring the glass and body options which model with you go with?
Is it just me or the Nikon color science is the best when it comes to brown skintone?
Hey, I really hope you're planning to make a review video for the Tamron 28-75mm G2 for E mount.