Don't Ignore The Nikon Z9 For Wedding Filmmaking (Review)

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The Nikon Z9 is a camera that is so stuffed full of video features and capabilities, it is impossible to ignore! Here's Matt WhoisMatt Johnson's review of this 8K filmmaking monster for wedding filmmakers.
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0:00 But First, A History Lesson!
2:48 Time To Review The Nikon Z9
3:25 This Camera is CHONKY
5:45 Rapid Fire Features
7:02 Monstrous Resolution & Frame Rates
8:45 This Camera Might Be Illegal
11:30 File Sizes Get CRAZY
13:10 Battery & Lowlight Performance
14:10 The Price (And Should You Buy It?)
17:55 Do You Film Weddings & Use KZfaq?
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@12yfilms Жыл бұрын

Love the video. I purchased my Z9 after the last firmware update. Shooting 8.k 60fps produces amazing HDR content. I love how I can get great quality video AND shoot pics at 47MP. It's unreal. On top of that, you get amazing auto-focus that sticks to your subject. I hope they keep expanding and growing the ecosystem.

@Jawad.1 Жыл бұрын

Use Z 105mm MC for extremely sharp 8k videos.

@MichaelAres Жыл бұрын

Nikon receiving some love? I’m so happy!

@TEN21Portraits Жыл бұрын

Automatic like for showing the Z9 some love!

@weareepicvideo Жыл бұрын

I pre-ordered my Z9 at release, and have used it on about 15 weddings so far since then. I work with a number of second shooters who provide their own gear and I've found that the z9 in nlog or Nikon "neutral" picture profile cuts "fine" with Sony, although the Sony skin tones are really yellow by comparison. It cuts really nicely alongside blackmagic raw, so a pocket 4k or especially a 6k will do wonders as a second cam. It outclasses Panasonic footage pretty handily so it makes their stuff look kind of low budget by comparison. It works fine alongside canon clog and raw but canons normal picture profiles are a little too punchy to match unless you commit to that punchy look with the z9 also. Maybe that'll be helpful to anyone considering the z9 who is currently in another ecosystem.

@barrakelmahmoud Жыл бұрын

I started with the D90 13yrs ago, then to the D700, then D810 and D750 (had 3) and now I've been using the Z6 for a little over 2yrs. I can't afford the Z9 so I'm waiting for the next one as you said! thanks for showing Nikon some love, I was so happy to see you talk about it.

@derekpalmer_creativemedia Жыл бұрын

I've been a Nikon wedding photographer for a long time, picked up a Z6ii for its video capabilities and fell in love with he features. Recently picked up a Z9 and its absolutely incredible. The prime lenses are soooo good.

@andrewmason8691 Жыл бұрын

I have the Z9, Z6ii and Z6. The Z9 is as good as everyone says. I would strongly argue the Z9 is the hybrid camera on the market overall, but individual needs may make another camera a better choice for people. The weight imho is not as big an issue I thought it would, because: 1. It holds a much larger battery, which is important for shooting video and avoids needing a large V mount battery or constantly carrying and swapping out smaller batteries 2. Overheating is not an issue, allowing long recording times 3. It just feels good in the hands CF Express Type B cards are a big advantage. More robust, higher capacity and better value. This point is under appreciated imho. The second cam issue is a fair point. If you use a Ninja V/V+, then you can get 12 bit ProResRAW and other codecs at 10 bit with the Z6 and Z6ii. But…they are not the same as a Z9 camera. They do the job, but… It appears a Z8 will be announced in the next couple of months, based on Nikon Rumors, which has a good track record. I think that will make a decent 2nd camera. But I’m particularly interested in what a Z6iii will offer. My best guess - and it’s only a guess - is that it is a year away from being launched.

@AaronSpieler Жыл бұрын

Matt, I have been using the Z 9 as a filmmaker now for a year and have used it for 3 weddings with 5 more lined up this year. I plan to get a second one as a B camera as well. I have always shot Nikon and I absolutely LOVE this camera. Appreciate you taking the time to show it some love as well haha

@sealrock9404 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a wedding photographer, but I really appreciate your historic perspective and balanced review. Nikon's loyal support of its older platforms is also important. My D850 SLR got a substantial firmware update years after release. My Z6 also got an update that transformed its capabilities. That made it a lot easier to commit to the Z9; now I own two.

@4EverBergen Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt. Nice to see you holding a Nikon. I switched to Nikon z9 from Sony a7s3. Well I still have the Sony. But I needed a still camera 📷.

@whoismatt Жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade!

@nievesrichardj Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I’m currently filming my weddings using the z6, z5, and zFc. I would love to one day have a host of z9’s or like you mentioned a z6 iii that is powerful and feature rich.

@NMCWatkins Жыл бұрын

Little tip for you. Now the Dynamic Range tests for the Z9 H265 are actually pretty good considering the sensor size, but NRAW, here is where its gets interesting. NRAW has 0 processing done to it in camera which means noise starts to appear pretty early on. The Imatest for NRAW actually shows the Dynamic range every so slighty under H265 imatest, but again NRAW has 0 processing done to it. Here is the interesting thing, NRAW is actually giving you a far better image and file than H265 and the Z9 with NRAW is actually giving the best results out of any hybrid camera on the market! and thats pretty nuts. It's pretty incredible you get an imagine that rivals 16+ stops of dynamic range cameras all in a hybrid body @47mp + you get the best over-sampled 4k 30/60 and the most detailed 4k 120 out of any camera right now. I cant wait for Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic to unveil their next gen sensors in a couple of years... we already know top end Canon cine cams will be min 20+ stops of DR. Here is a link to a much better article regarding imatest and NRAW dynamic range, the way the image holds up -5 - +5 and even 7 its seriously impressive for what it is. Oops links don't work.. google search: CINE D Nikon Z 9 N-RAW Lab Test (FW 3.00) - Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Latitude

@russellwright9961 Жыл бұрын

Matt I always wondered if you would ever review this camera, as it is the best hybrid out there right now. I don't say this because I shoot Nikon, it's just the naked truth. I am one who's waiting to see what's next as they build the ecosystem of the Z cameras and S lenses. Not sure if you were able to use the adapters for Nikon's F mounts, but it's great if you own F mounts, as there are some legendary glass that could be used on the Z9 for stills and video. Anyway, great video and thanks for taking time to create it, Nikon deserves it... Oh yeah, forgot to mention that the D90 was my first DSLR and at the time I was at a crossroad between Nikon and Canon, and I chose Nikon because of the video feature and because they began to use CMOS sensors in this body, which at the time CMOS sensors handled low light better than CCD that were in the bodies before the D90...

@Nypher91 Жыл бұрын

This is the best Camera that I ever had and it is already over 1 year old 🙂 but it is a beast love it

@lindsayfontaine Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great companion for my Z6ii paired with my Ninja filming raw... hmmmm Nikon for the win... finally 😂

@russellwright9961 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Just think what the next lineup will have...they have been quiet lately, but I think for very good reason...

@beautifulcoloursentertainm8958 Жыл бұрын

Dammmmeee, I love this review (video) it is nothing but the TRUTH....... you rock my man......

@user-sh8op2ku3c Жыл бұрын

They say that z 8 will be coming soon, but z9 is an achievement of modern thinking

@GameProgrammer79 Жыл бұрын

As always a nice well-rounded video that doesn't go too much into technical details. Yes, the modes in the video of Z9 make a ton of difference in quality as it does some line skipping etc.

@MaunoKoivistoOfficial Жыл бұрын

More history lesson videos, please! You are really good at this.

@gregcorker2193 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@WillowDevelops Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Would love to see another BTS wedding video with all your gear for 2023.

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

The Z9 came out with a lot of top notch specs and Nikon has been improving it since launch. We can only hope the new cameras they release will be just as capable, while adding improvements to put them ahead of the game. Nice video on the Z9.

@tzvieber5584 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything! quick audio question, how do you sync the dr-10l lav mics

@fujifilmsfashionphotograph8738 Жыл бұрын

Amazing quality

@yasertabbakh3251 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you have any advices for banding problems, or Can you talking about banding screen in windows and adobe and everything please!! Thank you Mr

@makatron Жыл бұрын

I was there when video came out, had the D90, D7100, D750, Z6ii. It's been quite a journey but if the Z9 becomes easier to get then I'll jump too. So far the Z6II it's been a workhorse, even with the FTZII adapter using F mount glass it focuses fast and precise.

@garfieldirwin Жыл бұрын

Excellent and fair review. Well done Matt. I own an A1 but picked up a Z9 for the superior IQ, which is very noticeable. I share your concerns about the absence of alternative "B" cams -- hopefully Nikon will address that with future releases such as the rumored Z8, or even next gen Z6 & Z7 that need to do 10-bit at least.

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling Nikon will give the Z6/7 III 10 bit 4:2:2 internally this time around as well as allow Raw recording without paying for an upgrade. The rest of the industry has it, it’s pretty much standard fare at this point.

@garfieldirwin Жыл бұрын

@@waynerm002 Agreed -- Nikon has to do this to be taken seriously in the video market.

@cosmiccine9162 Жыл бұрын

i can stick to my Sony a7s3.. but i really enjoy this video :) especially when you said this ---> at 12:00 hahah

@imagenia8016 3 ай бұрын

Hey, what gimbal do you use to support the weight of the Z9? Do you also use post to stabilize footage?

@jeffj3creative Жыл бұрын

Does the Z9 record video in portrait orientation? Googling doesn't yield any answers. The Z6ii does not (have one), my a7IV does.

@highdynamicphotographyfilm2235 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it does record the video in portrait mode too.

@user-lo9hj4tu1f 5 ай бұрын

I own a Z9 and the files are large for shooting video. Are there appropriate settings to choose from? Thank you

@joeaddison Жыл бұрын

I agree completely Matt! One of the best cameras no doubt, but there's a small (yet very excellent) ecosystem for lenses and most notably cameras to support the Z9. The Nikon is the best camera I've ever used but man is it pricy, as there are nearly no used or budget options for native lenses. Hoping Tamron can bring more of their lenses to the Z mount in the future!

@mikeblack_pw Жыл бұрын

Nikon has Nikon branded 17-28 & 28-75 Tamron lenses.

@Flamamacue Жыл бұрын

Lifelong Nikon shooter that nearly jumped ship about 20 times over the last 15 years due to Nikon's unwillingness to participate in the video world. I do have a Pocket 4K, but after seeing the Z9 unleashed I decided to jump into Z mount. They've made some really good cameras in the Z lineup. The 8-bit footage out of the Z6ii is actually much, much more usable than I first expected. It's quite flexible in post and I feel comfortable pushing some shots harder than I push 12-bit Braw. You do need to know how to grade it though. Certainly hoping Nikon does plug that Grand Canyon sized video gap between the Z6/7ii and the Z9 though with "lite" options in a smaller, lighter body. Would love to see some internal 10-bit or even internal N-raw at lower resolutions. Surely if the Z9 can handle 8K raw, the dual Expeed 6's can handle 4K or 6K

@jonathancompagnucci7204 Жыл бұрын

Great camera!! I use Canon R5C and I tried some RAW 12 bit shots in some weddings last year; I’m hoping to shot an entire film on RAW 12 bit, this season. Sony has the best line-up for cameras and lenses, but Canon has the best Top camera with great dynamic range, while Sony A1 can’t shot internal Raw and external PRO RES RAW is not 8K and can’t be edited in Da Vinci Resolve.

@jarrodbarker Жыл бұрын

Is there an option for 8K60 in h.265 for smaller file sizes ?

@lucedivina Жыл бұрын

I am a Nikon shooter and I am a wedding photographer. I used their d500 for my filming of some highlight wedding moments. After some time I wanted to go into filmmaking more professionally. I tried z50, z6, and finally the Z6II. I was disappointed to find out that Nikon did not include dual card video record in z6II. This lack of a dual sd card recording led me to go full on the Panny side and purchase not only gh5s but also an S5. Then I saw the z9 and I was somehow excited, but when I realized that neither the z9 does not have a dual card record, IDK, it is over for me. I can not film weddings, and I am doing it by myself, and do not have a backup option. I spent too much money on Nikon, I have a lot of lenses, flashes and stuff, but voila I adapt them on my Panny Boy. Now, after one year with Panny, I don't have a passion to take Nikon in my hands. Panny won my heart.

@russellwright9961 Жыл бұрын

With what I'm hearing about what's coming for Nikon this year, Nikon will have everything you mentioned. I know it too late for you, but I also think they have something up their sleeve that will be a wow factor and turn some heads. I guess we'll see though. They've been quiet, and for what I think very good reason...

@AdalbertoAlmeida_81 Жыл бұрын

As a mainly Nikon user for photography, I’ve kept an eye on them but they are still behind the game. Long story short, I’m switching to Sony for everything, because I also started shooting video and, oh boy, Sony is fantastic. Only big difference, quality of the bodies, Nikon is the obvious winner and for some reason their dslr sensor looks more natural than the Sony mirrorless sensor but I haven’t been able to try more than one Sony camera to really form a better opinion.

@puzzlemanproductions Жыл бұрын

my first wedding was with a D90!

@MrPressPhotographer4 Жыл бұрын

got one.

@markshirley01 Жыл бұрын

Im a Nikon hybrid shooter but not being able to backup video means I've made the choice to buy a Sony A7R5 as my next camera. The Tamron 20 - 40mm was also a deciding factor, it fits my focal range, especially with crop giving me 60mm at 30mp.

@livejames9374 Жыл бұрын

You’re going to love the Tamron 20-40. I’ve been using it natively on my Sony set up and adapt it on Z9.

@markshirley01 Жыл бұрын

@@livejames9374 adapt it to Z9?

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 You can use the Megadapt lens adapter to use Sony lens on Nikon cameras. I sold my Z6II and remaining Nikon lens to pickup the A7R V but, my plan is to get back into Nikon once they release their updated cameras, as long as they are on par with autofocus and image stabilization. Sony has bee coming out with lighter lens and some geared towards video use. I wanted the Z9 but it’s too heavy for my needs right now. A Z6 III or Z8 should have what I need, hopefully.

@livejames9374 Жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 Wayne explained perfectly. because of the Z mount flange distance and diameter you’re able to adapt quite a few different mounts. Canon EF (fringer) and Sony E (megadap) work very well for most lenses. There’s a new adapter to autofocus manual Leica M mount lenses that I hope to try out.

@livejames9374 Жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNl9ZreU2bqucoU.html

@cinematools9621 Жыл бұрын

Nikon Z9 is a killer! The biggest issue I have with it is the size and that it lacks video-centric things like waveforms or false colors. Other than that it's amazing, I hope that some of it's features will be available in smaller bodies in the future.

@mikeblack_pw Жыл бұрын

It has wav forms. In the video menu you can select either histograms or wav forms.

@andrewmason8691 Жыл бұрын

I prefer to use my Ninja V for false colours, so I have a clean LCD screen to view.

@cinematools9621 Жыл бұрын

@@mikeblack_pw thanks

@williamvalenciafilmmaker7545 Жыл бұрын

Muy buen video, luego de verlo creo q es una cámara MUY CARA .. !!! 5.500 (Mas lentes..) en USA es poco seguramente para latino américa es muy cara..!! R-V 3900 FX-30 3900 7S-III 3500

@andrewmason8691 Жыл бұрын

It’s all relative. For a flagship camera, it’s a bargain. If you don’t have the money or need for a flagship camera, it’s expensive.

@makatron Жыл бұрын

Yo tuve la D3s cuando salió y costaba igual 5k dolares, es cuestión del tipo de trabajo que hagas. Yo aquí en Dominicana la voy a comprar este año, pero lo que hago justifica la inversión.

@rodneyturnerphoto Жыл бұрын

Z9 on an RS3 Pro/RS2 produces some great footage. Now with the MC-N10 availability videographers will have a blast shooting with it.

@mikeblack_pw Жыл бұрын

I do!

@rodneyturnerphoto Жыл бұрын

@@mikeblack_pw I watched your latest video recently. Looking forward to the next video.

@-elfta7a763 Жыл бұрын

When I use the proxy and use Warp Stabilizer Effect , the videos return to their original position. Is there a solution for it?

@makatron Жыл бұрын

Are you creating the proxy by putting it into a comp and then applying the warp to it?

@samt8017 Жыл бұрын

I see this camera like a luxury car. After awhile, the features begin finding there way to more affordable cars. I think the Nikon will begin producing more affordable cameras with some of the features of the z9

@EugeneMaynard Жыл бұрын

👍🏾

@suikhuathang6480 Жыл бұрын

Footage is beautiful like my bear....... 😂😂😜😝🤣🤣😃😃

@adipop Жыл бұрын

I move away from Nikon to Sony but Z9 is a Beast

@hilarydavis4959 8 ай бұрын

I still Use Nikon no matter what! photo video or just photo always nikon

@anfalshams Жыл бұрын

Everyone is waiting for z6iii …. Holding on to avoid jumping ship to other brands.. canon r8 autofocus looks so good for 1600$… Nikon has a high bar to beat.. use the existing expeed 7 and autofocus and 4k features from z9 and release it … we don’t need 40 fps like the r6 mkii .. we just need reliable z9 autofocus and 10 bit N log 4K60 full frame internal recording .. rest everything was already great on z6ii…

@adipop Жыл бұрын

👍😄👍

@raalaa121 Жыл бұрын

8 grand for a lens ... bargain. My wedding clients definitely deserve that quality when they're paying me peanuts. I stick to filming with my Yongnuo nifty fifty.

@sillyseriouspro Жыл бұрын

Why don't you ever talk about Fujifilm? They also do 6k and 8k prores

@mikeblack_pw Жыл бұрын

Re: lawsuit. 1. If Nikon loses it would only affect future US models. 2. RED’s patent is invalid. They applied for the patent a year after public demonstration which is a patent no-no.

@anfalshams Жыл бұрын

Finally Nikon gets the limelight..

@user-bj5gr8ug9s Жыл бұрын

for video 47 MP is too much - 8 MP - enough for video

@SouthFloridaSound 17 күн бұрын

Nikon purchased Red so that solves that.

@chrisbrockhurst Жыл бұрын

8k 60…. WHAT

@Ben_Stewart Жыл бұрын

Sony's E-mount has a limited future.

@iphoneyoutube3708 Жыл бұрын

8K 25FPS Normal NRAW = 1TB is about 90 min I film with it weddings in 25 & 50 fps. 2-3TB are enough per wedding the cards are cheap 512gb Angelbird about 170€ 1TB 500€ and 2TB 700€

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

Angelbird makes some really good quality cards can’t go wrong with their stuff.

@gavriel_adi Жыл бұрын

Well, listen, if as a wedding photographer you don't mind shooting a video with one ticket, you are in serious trouble, as a client I would not take you.. Especially knowing that if that card dies in the middle of the event everything you took was wasted. While if it was possible to record on 2 cards at the same time there would be a backup that is safe.

@russellwright9961 Жыл бұрын

I know backup is a big concern, but this argument can go back to the film days of shooting weddings when there were no backup options. Even in the early digital age, cameras didn't always have two slots available, but used to shoot professionally. It's a reason for investing in great cards. I to this day still shoot weddings secondarily with Nikon D700s and fingers crossed haven't had any issues...

@gavriel_adi Жыл бұрын

@@russellwright9961 If we go back to elephants then buy elephants, technology has advanced and there is no reason to shoot with Nikon with such a serious problem than to buy any other company. Today, every company not called Nikon comes with recording for 2 cards at the same time

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny how times have changed. The early DSLRs had 1 slot and worked well for most people. The worry then was having 2 or more bodies in case one had an issue, as in one case for me, the camera overheated and locked up, having another meant the shooting continued. The setup was one with a 24-70 and another with a 70-200. In today’s world, recording media is more likely the fail point. The good stuff cost money and not everyone can shell out for that. You do what you feel is necessary for your peace of mind, multiple bodies, multiple cards, people have shot successfully either way.

@gavriel_adi Жыл бұрын

@@waynerm002 1. Until 2019, all videographers used Panasonic, which allows unlimited video recording since at least 2017.. with gh5. At the same time they used cinema cameras like Canon's c100 and onwards or Sony's fx6. 2. You say dslr everyone did it this way, it's a problem of those photographers who endangered all their customers by deleting information. Today, all companies allow such a thing as a basis, but Nikon chose not to support it, of course, like the other features that Nikon did not include in dslr for decades, which caused Canon to overtake it by a huge margin in sales. What I'm coming to say is don't justify what isn't right and especially not a flagship camera that doesn't do what the competitor's intermediate cameras all do...

@waynerm002 Жыл бұрын

@@gavriel_adi Sadly, the camcorder and DSLR market lost out to mirrorless cameras, to satisfy the needs of hybrid shooters. Young content creators have demanded more from their gear which led a revolution in the industry. I’m from the old school side where we worked with what we had and overcame the problems we had. The younger generation has passed up the camcorder in lieu of mirrorless cameras, which they then rig out to make a “cinema” camera. Nikon didn’t have a video arm and that, I believe held them back. They may still have the photography way of thinking in their development group but, I think of there is enough request for that feature, they can probably enable it. We know bad news travel faster than good. There are many people shooting weddings with the Z9 and if they were having issues with it, they would be talking and posting about it. As before, people do what works for them.

@mc.towelie Жыл бұрын

Don‘t like the fact that your thumbnails are becoming a rip off from dslr shooter

@TheFaustianMan Жыл бұрын

Nikons are great for weddings. You can bond with Grandpa and his boomer Nikon friends, he can tell you all about the film days and using a "light meter" (whatever that is). You'll be a hit with the 70+ crowd. Grampas are Nikon's key demo! You might even get a good flash powder recipe! And you can be like those Sony kids today!

@roybixby6135 Жыл бұрын

Nikon blew it by having the first video in a DSLR with the D90 and not developing it ... 🦘

@4EverBergen Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt. Nice to see you holding a Nikon. I switched to Nikon z9 from Sony a7s3. Well I still have the Sony. But I needed a still camera 📷.

@niconatal1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lion, how do you fell the z9 compared to the 7siii? I´m thinking of moving too...

@4EverBergen Жыл бұрын

@@niconatal1 Hi. Just the 4k 60p oversample alone was the selling point for me. The z9 video has better kontrast and more detail. The focus system on the A7s3 is easier but the z9 is a powerhouse. No regrets 👌 I hope that helps.

@niconatal1 Жыл бұрын

@@4EverBergen thanks a lot!