Nikon Z9II
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Our editorial take on the Nikon Z9II
The Nikon Z9II remains firmly in the rumor stage, with expectations now pushed to 2027 as the company works on deeper RED integration following its acquisition. What's circulating suggests a refinement of the Z9's already formidable flagship formula: a 45.7-megapixel stacked sensor, EXPEED 7 processing, and an electronic-only shutter capable of 1/32000 second. Video capabilities would push further into cinema territory with internal 12-bit N-RAW at 8.3K 60p, ProRes RAW at 4.1K 60p, and 4K 120p, all reflecting the RED influence. The AF system carries over the Z9's 493-point phase-detection with deep learning subject tracking and Starlight mode sensitivity down to -8.5 EV.
This is still very much a camera on paper, not in hand. The delay to 2027 suggests Nikon is aiming for more than an incremental update, likely tying RED's codec expertise and workflow into the Z system in a meaningful way. If the specs hold, the Z9II would sit at the top of Nikon's professional lineup, bridging high-resolution stills and serious video capture for hybrid shooters who need both. Until Nikon confirms pricing, availability, and final features, this is a wait-and-see proposition.
- Internal 12-bit N-RAW at 8.3K 60p and ProRes RAW options signal serious video ambition
- 45.7MP stacked sensor with electronic shutter up to 1/32000 sec for demanding action work
- 493-point AF with deep learning subject detection and -8.5 EV Starlight mode
- Dual CFexpress Type B slots and robust magnesium alloy build with D6-level sealing
- Expected 2027 release means a long wait with no confirmed availability
- No pricing confirmed, launch price speculation over $5800 puts it in rarefied air
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About this product
The Nikon Z9II is now expected in 2027, with heavy RED integration possibly contributing to the delay.
Specs
- Battery
- EN-EL18d, approximately 700 frames per charge (CIPA)
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes, same dust and moisture resistance as D6
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- Internal, 12-bit N-RAW up to 8.3K 60p, ProRes RAW up to 4.1K 60p
- Log Profiles
- N-Log, HLG
- Internal Codecs
- H.265, H.264, ProRes 422 HQ, N-RAW, ProRes RAW
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Recording Time
- Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes (8K 30p)
- Max Video Resolution
- 8K UHD (7680 x 4320)
- Flash Sync
- 1/200 sec with high speed sync
- Geotagging
- GNSS
- Voice Memo
- Yes
- 10 Pin Port
- Yes
- Pc Sync Port
- Yes
- Shutter Type
- Electronic only
- Ethernet Port
- 1000BASE-T wired LAN
- Vr Safety Lock
- Yes
- Backlit Buttons
- Yes
- Buffer Capacity
- Over 1000 raw images
- Kensington Lock
- Yes
- Raw File Format
- High Efficiency RAW (30% smaller files)
- Firmware Version
- 5.1 (as of sources)
- Sensor Protection
- Sensor shield, dual electro-conductive and fluorine coating
- Pre Release Capture
- Up to 1 second
- Compatible Batteries
- EN-EL18 series
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (FX-format)
- Sensor Type
- Stacked BSI CMOS
- Image Processor
- EXPEED 7
- Effective Megapixels
- 45.7 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $5,896.95
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- Native: ISO 64-25600, Extended: ISO 32-102400
- Continuous Shooting
- 20 fps (raw), 30 fps (JPEG), 120 fps (11MP)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/32000 sec
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- No mechanical shutter
- Viewfinder
- 3.69m-dot OLED, up to 3000 cd/m2, 120 fps refresh rate
- Rear Screen
- 3.2 inch, 2.1m-dot, four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Nikon Z
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
- Hdmi
- Full-size HDMI
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- Dual CFexpress Type B (compatible with XQD)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, up to 6 stops (with Synchro VR)
- Af Points
- 493
- Af System
- 493-point phase-detection
- Af Low Light
- -8.5 EV (Starlight mode)
- Subject Detection
- 9 types (people, animals, vehicles, airplanes, bicycles, etc.) with deep learning technology
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