Nikon Z9 for Shooting Video – Review

This review focuses on the Nikon Z9's video performance. We shot the entire episode on a Z9 so you can see lots of Z9 video samples and test footage. Learn more about the Z9's 8K video, internal ProRes, AF performance and more!

0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Sample footage
0:50 - Resolution and framerates
1:25 - Record formats
2:23 - Displays
3:26 - Video autofocus
4:15 - Rolling shutter
5:04 - Autofocus interface
5:38 - Stabilization
6:26 - Overheating
7:17 - Future updates
8:05 - Conclusion

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[intheblues]

Finally, Jordan has more than 2 minutes of show time 😁👏

[brynocerouss]

I'm not a Nikon user, but this camera makes me really happy for them. They seem like a great but really underappreciated brand

[kylosalvesen]

Holy crap, ProRes 422 HQ internally, Nikon are really stepping up their video focus

[oalmademarcos]

nikon really stepping up their game, love to see it!

[suneeshgeorge]

Wow. PRORES AND PRORES RAW internally..!!! This camera going to be a gamechanger...!!! Well done Nikon. 👏

[ginotarabotto]

The camera sounds amazing! And for the specs, I think $5, 500 is extremely competitive. Bravo Nikon!

[Dennis]

Damn, nikon going full sicko mode with the video features. Im glad to see nikon putting prores internaly, i hope fujifilm does it as well in for the next xt/xh series camera. Hopefully nikon will work with Blackmagic to implement the color grading workflow for the z9.

[geoffreybassett]

Thank you so much Jordan for mentioning the HDMI lag on the camera. Was a major issue when I had a Nikon z6 and I'm happy to hear that it's been significantly improved

[TheNewTravel]

Hearing "zed 9" makes me proud as a Canadian

[magnuseriksson]

We are so happy being Nikon shooters now. Finally Nikon delivers for video and autofocus too. So good!

[nb]

YES NIKON!!! 😁. I am so happy to see them answering with a seriously competitive photo AND VIDEO flagship camera! 😁👍🏽

[TeteRecinos]

The color grading on this video is absolutely fantastic, excellent job Jordan!

I shoot Fuji and Sony but man I am so happy for Nikon right now. This was their do or die and they DID.

[randybelaire]

So glad to see this win for Nikon. They needed a win and we need this as competitors need to step up their game.

[fwfeo]

I must say I really loved the colors of these two episodes shot on Z9! Very pleasing skin tones and cinematic colors!

[ElBoyoElectronico]

Wow!!! This a game changer for Nikon. Canon and Sony will have to rethink their pricing when the Z9 comes out.

[timelapsega]

As a Canon and Sony user I gotta say this thing is pretty damn impressive, prores hq internal is awesome, but internal 8k60 raw and prores raw is insane. Wonder what kind of media you need for those formats.

[FabledFew]

This is huge from Nikon. Internal Prores, and soon internal Prores raw is just too good. I’ve always disliked using external recorders. Man, I am really torn between the Z9 and the R3 right now.

[tomcruz]

From first impressions alone, this sounds perfect. Looking forward to the full review!

[LoverOfTech]

Wooow Internal ProRes HQ 🥳🥳🥳 Well Done Nikon

[michaeldimitrov]

I hope some of those features will come to the Z6III as well. If they manage to give me Z9 AF, a 4k @60 Full Frame and possibly a 2k @120 (just as a bonus), with 10 bit colors, log recording without and external monitor, I will 100% switch back to Nikon. I miss my Z6 so much, and every time I use my a7III I miss it even more..