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The full -size mirrorless flagship "Z9" that Nikon fans have been waiting for has been released.One of the old -fashioned users, as well as former Nicon party members (including myself), who are now flirt with other manufacturers.I checked it with my own discretion and prejudice whether it would trigger the reunion.
The price is 698,500 yen for only the body.It has been short of use as a matter of course since its release on December 24 last year.Some mass retailers have rumors that the next arrival will be in October, but in fact they may be able to get it a little earlier.
For a body design suitable for the next -generation flagship
The body adopts a vertical grip integrated type as well as the flagship machine of the SLR "D Series".The size is 20 % smaller than the "D6", and the weight is only about 110g lighter.
However, when you pick it up, it feels lighter than the numbers thanks to the grip shape and the weight distribution in the body.In particular, the balance when heavy lenses such as large -diameter zoom are exquisite, and there is a sense of stability than a small body.
Body size is 149 (W) x 149.5 (H) x 90.5 (D) mm.The weight is 1340g including the media and battery.If you put it in one hand as shown in the photo above, it is really heavy (although it does not usually hold this way).
The thickness, including the grip, is not much different from the "D6", but the body looks slim only for mirrorless.The grip is deep and easy to grasp.
The operation system around the shutter button is a Nikon stable arrangement.Compared to "D6", the LCD panel is smaller, and somehow the product logo is in the empty space.
The buttons on the left shoulder have increased from three to four of the "D6", and the arrangement and items have been subtly changed.There is a switch dial in the release mode at the bottom.
In the operation system, buttons such as shooting modes, such as "D6", are put together on the left shoulder, and the back is arranged that follows the "Z series".However, the play button is moving from the upper left of the back to the lower right.
Nikon users have been confused because they have been used to the upper left playback button for a long time, but it is reasonable to have a play button next to the sculpture button, so they will get used to it immediately.
Thanks to the change of the play button to the lower right, it is now possible to operate only with the right thumb even if you hold it vertically and horizontally.At the bottom of the back is a recording size and white balance setting button.
HDMI on the side has been changed to standard size.The terminals wearing the synchronized cable on the front and the release are slightly outside so that the fingers do not interfere when shooting.It is a detailed improvement.
The media can also use the XQD card, in addition to CFEXPRESSS TYPE B.CFEXPRESS is still expensive, so it's thankful that you can use the media used on the conventional model.
The back liquid crystal is a 4 -axis tilt type that moves to 90 degrees down 43 degrees above the side position, and moves to 90 degrees below the vertical position to 23 degrees above.It is a nice function for tilt -type fans, but when you actually move it, the movable part is complicated, and it is scary to break it when applied.It seems better to operate carefully before you get used to it.
Even a tilt type that can be seen on the lens optical axis can be moved in the vertical position.However, I prefer a vari -angle type that can move 180 degrees in terms of freedom.
The nominal value of the battery can shoot is 700-770 depending on the mode.The feeling of the shooting was about the same, and I was impressed with a lot of consumption for a large battery.
The battery "EN-EL18 (D4)/ A (D4S)/ B (D5)/ C (D6)" used in the flagship after "D4" can be used in "Z9", but "Z9"The latest "EN-EL18D" attached to the conventional model can not be used.
Furthermore, in the charger "MH-33" attached to "Z9", the battery "EN-EL18" and "/A" in the "D4" era cannot be used.When operating with the conventional machine, check the combination.
The attached battery charger "MH-33" has been significantly smaller than the two in the past.Moreover, it can be used with a USB PD AC adapter, so it will reduce the luggage for business trips.
Mecha shutterless because it is the next -generation flagship
The specification of the mecha shutterless that became a hot topic when the "Z9" was announced.It was a fixed route that the shutter switched from mechanical to electronic type, but for the first time, many people would be surprised that Nikon was a flagship model.
Since the electronic shutter has no physical movements like a mechanical type, there are many advantages, such as shooting with complete silence, reducing blurring due to vibration, and speeding up continuous shooting speed, but the subject that moves at high speed due to delay in loading is distorted.There was a drawback to get rid of it.
It is being resolved by high -speed stacking images and image processing engines.Nikon chose a mechanical shutterless in high -end models because he was confident in the high -speeded electronic shutter.
I tried to shoot a 900rpm PC fan at a shutter speed of 1/4000 seconds to check the distortion in the motion shooting, but I didn't care much about the distortion.
Equipped with a sensor shield that closes in conjunction with the power supply even if there is no machine shutter.It prevents garbage from adhering to the image sensor when replacing the lens.
In addition, the synchronization speed of the strobe is also 1/250 seconds (GN may decrease slightly) in genuine strobe, 1/8000 seconds in high -speed synchro (may have horizontal stripes if it is too fast).It is equivalent.However, it was 1/200 seconds if the monoblock strobe was synchronized at the synchro contact point.
State -of -the -art AF function that seems to be next -generation flagship
The evolution of AF is also a point of notable point because it is a flagship.One of them is "subject detection".
It detects nine types of subjects, such as people and animals (dogs, cats and birds), vehicles (cars and trains, airplanes, etc.).If you actually try it, people and cats will detect immediately.For birds and vehicles, one tempo may be delayed until the subject was small on the screen, but even once, eating it will follow.
Nikon SLR users are also equipped with a "3D-tracking" that automatically tracks you if you add focus points to the familiar subject.For example, if you combine "subject detection" and "3D-tracking", you can easily track trains and takeoff airplanes.
However, "subject detection" and "3D-tracking" may take time to reopen and track them.It will be necessary to use it, such as switching to the previous "dynamic AF" (even if the focus point is slightly removed, it cannot be used together with the subject detection) according to the subject and situation.
"AF area mode" and "subject detection" can be selected individually.Speaking of greed, you want a shortcut that can set the "subject detection" on and off with one button.
As an aside, it is finally possible to display the focus with AF-C.This is nice because it was my personal most impressive point of the Z series.
Shooted with "subject detection" and "3D-tracking".After recognizing the first part, the distance point moved automatically and tracked me.Used lens Z 70-200mmF2.8 ・ Aperture F2.8. Shutter Speed 1/5000 seconds ・ ISO200 ・ White Balance Auto ・ Picture Control Auto.
Immediately after the plane took off, shoot with "subject detection" and "3D-tracking".However, for such a linear movement, "wide area" or "auto area" would have been better.Used lens Z 70-200mmF2.8 ・ Aperture F5,6 ・ Shutter speed 1/2000 seconds ・ ISO160 ・ White Balance Auto, Picture Control Auto, DX mode.
Because it is the next -generation flagship, 30 frames per second
The continuous shooting is the highest in RAW + JPEG seconds, and only JPEG is only JPEG, but an amazing high -speed continuous shooting of 120 frames in a second (4128 x 2752 dots) is also possible, and it is in full of AF/AE.
At first, I thought that the continuous shooting speed was necessary so far, but when I took a picture of a seagull that flew around for trial, I was impressed by the detailed movement I missed in the naked eye, such as the dynamics of the feathers.。
30/120 frame continuous shooting is a tricky method that sets up the drive dial on the top from the right end of the release mode dial.
In a continuous shooting example, photos taken with 120 frames per second are the annual GIF animation.I regret that the focus is perfect, but the photographer's framing has not caught up.
One piece taken with 120 frames in a second.The dynamism of the feather of the seagull is amazing.Used lens Z 24-200mmF4 ~ 6.3. Aperture F6.3. Shutter speed 1/6400 seconds ・ ISO1600 ・ White Balance Auto/Picture Control Auto.
Although the image is not not only EVF but also when the image is continuous, the "Z9" is equipped with "Real-Live Viewfinder", which displays the same image as the recorded image.
In the normal blackout free, during the recording, repeatedly displays the previous image to prevent the image disappearance, so there is a time lag or frame drop."Real-Live Viewfinder" can be displayed as recorded as a record image by processing the image display and records in another circuit.
The effect is ... I don't usually know honestly because I don't usually have the opportunity to shoot continuous shooting.However, shooting, such as a sports photographer, is a big advantage in shooting a decisive moment.
The resolution of the EVF is 3.69 million dots, but it is more modest than a rival machine, but it has been very clear from the beginning of the Z series with a special optical system.After shooting, the preview has been improved from the conventional machine and is now displayed immediately.
You can now choose the display of the standard instrument from two types.Type B prefers a little jam, which is a little jam displayed in the center.
Approaching the image of the next -generation flagship
There are 45.71 million imaging elements.The conventional flagship machine was unexpected because the number of pixels was modest due to emphasis on response.It is dissatisfied that high -pixel aircraft will be heavier, but RAW also uses a lighter high compression in addition to conventional lossless compression.It is a good point for myself shooting with RAW main.
The amount of data per sheet is about 57MB for lossless compression, about 32MB for high compression ★, and 21MB for high compression.All 14bit records.In the initial setting, high compression ★ is selected, and the conventional non -compressed RAW has been abolished.
The image quality is high pixel, low -pasless, and a well -established Z lens combination of resolution, which is a fine depiction in detail.
However, with the initial setting Picture Control Auto, I felt that I was a little too sharp for me.If you shoot with RAW, you can adjust it later, but if you shoot with JPEG main, it will be interesting to adjust the contours, middle serrus, clarity, and create your favorite picture control.
"Z 24-70mmF2.Photographed with "8".If you enlarge it, you can see the high resolution.Sharp is strong, but if you like sharp depictions, it may be just right.Aperture F5.6. Shutter speed 1/400 seconds ・ ISO100 ・ White Balance Auto/Picture Control Auto.
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