While we might have to wait a bit longer to get more details about how the massive news of Nikon acquiring RED Digital Cinema camera might ultimately shake up the two companies, it’s nice to see that Nikon does not intend to ignore its current camera arsenal. The Nikon Z9 is set to get some major improvements with its latest firmware update version 5.0, including better auto-capture, more picture controls, some helpful remote shooting upgrades, and plenty more. Let’s take a look at everything new coming to the Nikon Z9 and see how it might change your opinion of this flagship Nikon Z9 camera.The Nikon Z9Designed to deliver speed, image quality, and super-connectivity, the Nikon Z9 is the brand’s professional-grade camera characterized most precisely by its newly (at the time) developed sensor. It also boasts high-resolution 8K video recording and some advanced AF performance that helps it stand out as an appealing hybrid option for both photographers and professional filmmakers. As we covered when it first came out, the Nikon Z9 already received a major update with firmware version 2.0 where it was upgraded to be able to add internal 12-bit raw recording at up to 8.3K 60p in the N-RAW format, as well as support for ProRes RAW recording. This RAW recording offers greater tonal and color latitude and can improve dynamic range, benefitting color grading needs and post-production flexibility. The Z9 was also upgraded to use Nikon's raw recording format (N-RAW) which offers impressively small file sizes compared...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 13 March, 2024