Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
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What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
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The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is widely praised as an exceptional value for filmmakers, offering professional-grade 6K footage and robust build quality at a fraction of the cost of competitors like the Red Komodo or Sony FX6. Users highlight its compatibility with Canon EF lenses, excellent low-light performance, and the included DaVinci Resolve Studio license as major advantages. However, concerns include a fragile screen that may fail, lack of autofocus improvements, no image stabilization, and no global shutter, which can be limiting for some workflows.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Professional 6K image quality
- Robust build quality
- Canon EF lens compatibility
- Excellent low-light performance
Cons
- Fragile screen prone to failure
- No autofocus improvements
- No image stabilization
- No global shutter
- Expensive repair costs
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Blackmagic Design CINECAMPOCHDEF06P | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 21.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | Gen 5 Color Science |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 50 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | Blackmagic RAW, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 Proxy/ProRes 422LT |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 5"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
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- Strong video (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong burst (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.