Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of the most powerful Nikon camera ever (with sample images)
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At some point, I will be done with my event photography business. And when that happens, I plan on exploring other photography topics more fully (that I have been putting on hold due to time constraints) such as food, landscapes and sports. Along with my plan on taking more sports photos, I thought I would expand my Nikon mirrorless camera body portfolio with a body that aligns more closely with that goal. And what better Nikon body than the Z9 to accomplish this (maybe the D6 might also be a good choice, but I wouldn’t want to re-purchase all those F mount lenses again! And besides, the shutter sound of the D6 was way too loud for me).
Even though the Nikon Z9II is on the horizon, until that day comes, the original old fashion Z9 should hold me over until that day comes. Also, I will be selling off some of my series 2 bodies at some point to help finance the Z9 and Z9II purchases. To see all of my current Nikon gear, visit https://www.robertallen-photography.com/my-nikon-gear-list
Here she is:
Nikon Z9 with the first generation NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens.
According to Nikon, I’m now unstoppable and can now do everything shown in this video:
Nikon Z9 teaser video # 3.
Behind the scenes with the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
OK, back to realty. After updating the firmware to 5.32, I set out to take a few test photos as shown below:
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
Nikon Z9 with the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
To see all of my current Nikon gear, visit https://www.robertallen-photography.com/my-nikon-gear-list
Let me know in the comments below what your thoughts are on the Nikon Z9 (no login required).
I’m fortunate that I live close to a nature trail that runs along a small creek, just a few minutes’ drive away from my home. It’s during this time of year that you are more likely to find interesting things to photograph along the trail.