Nikon Z 9 Playdate with Nikon Australia Ambassador Jasin Boland.

Nikon Z 9 pre-production Camera put through it's paces by Nikon Australia Ambassador Jasin Boland. Freestyle Moto, low light portrait and Hockey.
Video and Z 9 impressions of each element and photo talk through.
I Am a Nikon ambassador and motion picture still photographer and have been using the z6 and z7 since they first came out.
I have been shooting the Nikon Z6, Z6II, Z7 and Z7II on Disney, Marvel and Netflix films including Shang-Chi, Thor Love and Thunder, Mulan, Kate, Escape from Spiderhead, Extraction and Action Unit on the latest Bond film No Time to Die.
All images are Jpeg from the camera as the software for NEF is not available until the camera's delivery date.
Some feature and functions may differ with final release firmware.
All video also shot on the Nikon Z6II by Scott Belzner.
Any questions and tips please leave in the comments!
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[@rolandrick]

Jasin: I’m not a camera reviewer. - Me: Best review ever.

[@JasinBoland]

Haha love this! I’ll have to pin it!

[@rolandrick]

@@JasinBoland thanks, well, that’s what I call a broad use real world review. Specs I can download the manual and read myself 😆. Should get my copy somewhen end November-mid December

[@gbye007]

Now that's what I call a review. Its so much better seeing a review by someone who's primarily a photographer than by someone who's primarily a You-tuber. Excellent.

[@JasinBoland]

Haha yep, obviously I am no KZbin entertainer. At the end of the day I just test a camera for what I want to know and share it for you guys. Clearly I am a wasted global talent haha... But I do have to say those crew that are KZbin entertainers work their butts off to present their content. Massive respect to them!

[@stefanpetry325]

I am sold. Best camera review ever.

[@JasinBoland]

I was going to say that but what would people think of me haha? Thank you for enjoying!

[@user-bd6bx6py7d]

Another real review by a real pro, thank you. Already ordered one. I use your recommended settings on my Z6ii, so eagerly waiting for your settings when the Z9 is available. Thanks.

[@JasinBoland]

Thank you so much that mean a great deal. I actually have a setting vid ready to go...

[@CraigMinielly]

A kickass camera meets the ultimate ass kickin' action photographer - Awesome matchup amigo - Great info and fantastic images!

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks my man! I don't ever want to pick up another camera!

[@tomd9275]

Jason, that statement really means something! I remember your D6 shooting in 3D tracking video at the skate park- that’s when Nikon needed a friend because of the nay sayers downing the D6. You put that to rest with your tracking shots. Your enthusiasm about the Z9 is really exciting. Keep up the good work. Would you touch on the internal camera stabilization and the compound or coupling effect of using the FX VR II lenses . I’m wondering, with 1/32,000 No shutter and -8.5 EV this baby has unlimited potential to remove the human element. Thanks, I really admire your love of your profession Tom.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Z9!

[@JasinBoland]

My pleasure!

[@JonViscott]

And don't forget Nikon's can see in the dark like a cat full of carrots. 😺 🥕 🥕 🥕

[@JasinBoland]

Yea they do haha!

[@kaneskennar9410]

Woooh awesome Jas!!!Holy Grail alright 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JasinBoland]

Sure is #1!

[@selianboy8508]

I LOVE your old school techniques Jasin! "nobody ever sees me using the rear screen..." and then you turn the camera the 'wrong' way up to make full use of the way the screen moves... made me giggle I must say. Beautiful to see others in my boat!

[@JasinBoland]

Haha yep, I’m pretty special, ask anyone! I actually shoot it that way with the view finder, I’ve never used to side grip. I’m just a weirdo haha

[@selianboy8508]

@@JasinBoland good work though from what I can see. It doesn't matter what or how we use our tool... just so long as the end results come out the way they should. 😉

[@ericadams6608]

Wow Jasin, that was a great watch thank you!! I'm also sold and pre ordered, and subscribed! Look forward to seeing more, Cheers.

[@JasinBoland]

hell yeah! On all accounts, it was fun to do too!

[@BowlesImages]

Jasin - incredible video! Awesome shots with each subject/genre. ISO 25,600 is just crazy, and the way AF stock with both the moto and hockey was sick. Of course - Ellie is just beautiful anyway. You really put it through it's paces. Tacking Lock On is pretty sensitive. On my Z7ii I've seen a difference just moving it from 3 to 2 - and 1 was too much. It's another one of those settings that's a great tool in your kit to hold focus or acquire focus as you want.

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks so much Eric, I totally agree and the settings you select on this camera are paramount!

[@SJSquarePhotos]

This review was awesome! Been a fan of your channel for a while, and really enjoyed your real world preview of the z9

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks so much! So busy at work I haven't had time but I'm about to drop one on the Zfc

[@meganchurchmcgill]

OMG! I'm in love with this camera!!!

[@JasinBoland]

Same!

[@catmonkey6826]

Bonkers!! Great video and superb showmen.

[@JasinBoland]

Bit of fun right

[@ktcool4660]

Freestyle Moto shots were insane. You have balls of steel to be that close.

[@JasinBoland]

Haha thank you! Always have an escape plan!

[@BowlesImages]

@@JasinBoland I think your real escape plan was about how to hang onto that Z9!

[@ktcool4660]

@@JasinBoland This video is unlisted & does not show on KZbin search. Lot of comments are here because someone post the URL of this video on Nikon Rumors.

[@JasinBoland]

Yes it was exclusive to the team on My Nikon Life facebook page for 24 hours.

[@photogalleryonline]

Great vid man. I really liked how you walked through the shots from the hockey one by one, explaining what was happening with the stick and follow through. Just amazing there is no rolling shutter on this camera. The wheels on the motocross round also, great fun in the mud! Be great to see some dust on the next one. The clarity of the shots with Ellie at high iso are also mind blowing. Can't wait to add this camera to my kit!

[@JasinBoland]

Yeah dust was the plan but it rained for 3 days and we were chasing light. It was either that or the shot through the sun... Super happy you enjoyed the presentation. I just let you all know what I want to know.

[@barrystreet2046]

Great review Jason, great camera good onya Nikon.

[@JasinBoland]

Thank you Barry!

[@markmakesphotos]

Thanks Jasin! That was a lot of fun, and really interesting to see how you did those shoots and the results you got with the Z 9.

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks, it means a lot that some of these can be insightful!

[@tallaganda83]

That was a fun review, good to see the Z system reach its potential. Those S lenses are so juicy.

[@JasinBoland]

If this is the beginning image what's in the future!

[@troyphillips1077]

I subscribed brother! The Z9 his probably your subscribers friend . This is definitely a camera along the lines of how I like to shoot . You shoot similar to how I do to . Thanks

[@JasinBoland]

Excellent news! Flick me your insta so I can check it out!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Great video!! Used to shoot tons of FMX so it was fun to see how much fun you were having, haha. Can't wait to get this camera! Looks like they improved EVERYTHING I was hoping they would improve from my D5.

[@JasinBoland]

haha yep no point doing it you don't have fun!

[@ljwhatup]

Great video and pictures!!

[@JasinBoland]

Thank you so much!

[@apoffs]

Awesome video mate !

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks so much, it's a beast of a camera!

[@Abisu987]

Ice hockey the white balance is behaving like Nikon D90

[@JasinBoland]

D90 is a legendary camera, incidentally I tested that one too! Long long time ago!

[@OkwyUgonweze]

Jason your review is that of a working photographer who wants to be sure of his gear before going out there. Your review is among the very best thus far and boy did the Z9 deliver!!! One question ; with this level of af perfomance did you still find it important using back button AF?

[@JasinBoland]

Don't embarrass me, I have never used BBF and have no idea to this day how it works...

[@Endgame392]

@@JasinBoland I love this answer lol

[@dustyimage981]

Thanks so much for the great insight and love your style! "Like a cat full of carrots!!" lol!

[@JasinBoland]

Right!

[@057rcbartman]

Wow that z9 is faster than a hare on steroids. great video jas! I will need help using one , one day :)

[@JasinBoland]

Just get one okay!

[@057rcbartman]

@@JasinBoland lol

[@ronaldpollard8990]

Jasin This leaves me speechless Man!!!! It’s obvious That Nikon Z9 is KING!!!

[@JasinBoland]

The Holy Grail Ron!

[@ronaldpollard8990]

@@JasinBoland real Talk Bro very Real

[@AdamDLevy]

You didn't disappoint mate!!! Great review and entertaining. Beast of a photog + Beast of a frame maker = LONG LONG WATING LIST!!! That's has to be one of the best lit rinks I've seen. Can't wait to try it out at some of the dank rinks by me and some music venues. Next up, Cat full of Carrots Hat's and Tee's. Forgot to ask, did you have a chance to use the Z9 with the new NX Tether?

[@JasinBoland]

No chance to tether the way I throw a camera around but I will on my next poster shoot! Stoked you enjoyed the Vid. Most rinks I find the exposure is 6400 iso 800th at f2.8

[@selianboy8508]

Jasin, I have been waiting for your review and, like Nikon, always the best turns up in the end! BUT so much for your H&S! Where are the safety glasses! Great stuff and many thanks.

[@JasinBoland]

That's made my day thank you! Oh and re watch I had my Safety glasses on!

[@selianboy8508]

@@JasinBoland 🤔 my bad! but, hey, it means I have to watch the vid all over again... my happy! I won't comment on the way you hold the lens then!! lol 😉 Yup... I know... I know... "P-India-SS-off and (likely) go do the same to some longhairedbaldmarried clitbaiter somewhere else!" I hear you say. [EDIT] MY BAD - that would be 'clickbaiter'!

[@selianboy8508]

@@JasinBoland well worth a second watch, and bugger me... you did have your safety glasses on! 😂😆🤣 have a go at your continuity person then! Well, I simply can't help being a whinging Pom after all!

[@1258stdavid]

In the end Jasin it is the focus lock that is the big advantage of the Z9 not so much the high ISO capabilities which are very similar to the D6. Really enjoyed your video

[@JasinBoland]

100%

[@brianpolizzotti4200]

Best hat EVER!!! Instant subscribe!

[@JasinBoland]

Legend!

[@erichramone7812]

Lucky!

[@gmcx9136]

Your review is great!!!!..... Based on real situation, not based on specs or other brand competitors

[@JasinBoland]

Just a working photographer doing his thing!

[@NikCan66]

You have a phenomenal view and proves I was right to order the Z9 but here in Ireland 🇮🇪 were talking about the end of 2022 before I can get my copy. Stick with my Nikon FM2 until then.

[@JasinBoland]

oh man it's going to be hard staring at a photo of one for that long...

[@NikCan66]

@@JasinBoland Going to more annoying than a pom landing in Sydney

[@JeffWestcott1]

Fascinating video! Question on studio shooting: How was the autofocus accuracy when the camera was stopped down (say F8 or more)? That is one scenario in which I find my Nikon DSLRs consistently outperform my Z6 and Z7, presumably because the DSLRs acquire focus wide-open. Thoughts?

[@JasinBoland]

Jeff, low light so F8 wasn't on my agenda.

[@lcador9]

Outstanding! One complaint the Z9 is that second dedicated back focus button is not available for quickly changing focusing mode during fast action. How do/did you handle this. Was it really a problem?

[@JasinBoland]

I have so much going on when I shoot I don't use bbf

[@dinoj001]

Thanks for the video. I noticed you not using the vertical grip during portrait session. Why is that? Habit?

[@JasinBoland]

I just find I have more stability that way. It feels weird to me hanging from fingertips when I can cradle the camera.

[@johnmcnaughton6808]

Always like your honest opinions. Now the Z8 has been released and is quite similar to the Z9 apart from the battery I remembered you did a brilliant video on the Z9, I shoot sport and use my D850 and not so good at fast sport Z6II. I’m in two minds to get either Z8 or D6, putting to one side your film sets which would you prefer for sport Z9 or D6? Z8 would be ideal for golf and tennis due to being quiet as for football, rugby and hockey quietness wouldn’t matter so much. Bering in mind the weather here in the UK is quite dull most of the time and end up using a higher iso.

[@JasinBoland]

Hands down the Z9!

[@rupslimbu3611]

Incredible review. One question, what is the hit rate in 20fps/120fps? Is it 100% 80% 50%? Thanks

[@JasinBoland]

90-100% but it's a photographers camera so you have to input the correct data and when you do it does as it's told.

[@JLTPhotog]

Wow. Well done man! 👏 That low light performance is astounding. I was hoping it would be closer to the z6 low light vs the z7...and it looks maybe even better than the z6. 25600...craziness.

[@JasinBoland]

Yep at least a stop better than I get with a Z6II

[@biggsphotography]

@@JasinBoland - How does it compare to the D5? I've looked everywhere but it seems like the general consensus is that the Z9 will be at least a stop behind the D6, and probably closer to two stops behind the D5. If that is so, it's disappointing.

[@JasinBoland]

@@biggsphotography not my experience, I’d be calling 12800 and 32500 well usable and anyone that’s trying to tell you how the low light capability couldn’t until final firmware is out when the camera is released.

[@biggsphotography]

@@JasinBoland - That's good to hear. So how does it compare to the D5, would you say? Usable will vary from one person to the next, so I'm trying to get a handle on it a little more objectively.

[@JasinBoland]

@@biggsphotography I don’t want to ever pickup another camera compare. I can use whatever I want and by mid next year once everyone has had a chance to get there’s I’ll probably have 5 of them.

[@cacofhv]

Was the shutter silent? It sounded a bit loud for a film set… thoughts? Great review!

[@JasinBoland]

Artificial sound. Camera has no shutter.

[@tedk2814]

Hi Jasin, just found your channel and subscribed. I'm a sport photographer in Florida and a Nikon shooter all my life so I follow a few You tubers to get inspired. I have a question kinda off subject but would like your thoughts if you don't mind. There is a commercial photographer ( 30 plus years ) in Sydney who has been a undeterred spokesperson for Nikon for years, has about 15K subscribers I think. How does Nikon Australia determine who gets to trial the Z9? Many of us who follow him are dumbfounded as to why he hasn't been offered a trial by Nikon. Now he has not said anything publicly , too much of a gentleman and such a nice guy. Some have asked him and he says something like "golly gosh, I sure would love to try one". He has reviewed many Nikon products before but he isn't of the likes of Fro hair or chunky angry bald guy, truly loves and supports Nikon but enthusiastic for all photographers, a breath of fresh air actually. Thanks so much for your thoughts. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.

[@JasinBoland]

Thanks for watching Ted, I hope it was of some help! Without knowing who you are talking about I couldn't comment.

[@tedk2814]

@@JasinBoland yes a very good review video. On the Nikon deal, I would think Australia Nikon would have a policy in place to determine who would get to review their products say for example a tier system where ambassadors get products and then large outlets like Westminster's or Adorama. No worries as they say.....

[@cbmilne]

Hi Jasin, do you have details on the cards you were using?

[@JasinBoland]

I use Hoodman!

[@cbmilne]

@@JasinBoland do you purchase these direct or is there an Aussie supplier?

[@jpdj2715]

Great results, video and camera. JPEGs only because it's preprod? I had expected Nikon to at least have a (beta maybe) version of NX Studio for you, when they handed the camera to you. The camera does raw processing to get the eVF and display, likely, all the time, and to generate JPEG or MPEG/movie files and does smart things to raw sensor data in resolution reductions. I hope the source code Nikon are using in the camera for that matches the source to NX Studio. I have to use LrC and Ps, but in cases where LrC/CR give me color noise, I may take an image through NX. As I wrote "version of NX", let me add that only a Z 9 profile might have been enough if they did the programming of the raw processing efficiently. It may be more complex than I think, but "out there" there are no clues of that.

[@JasinBoland]

Haha JP I’m just a photographer this is all way beyond me. Pre production cameras are jpeg only from us .

[@jpdj2715]

@@JasinBoland - thank you for answering. Try Nikon NX Studio, though.

[@JasinBoland]

I use NX, you can view but not make changes, if you do it rendered the file invalid. NX is my fave for doing my image kill passes. I miss the email function View NX had though.

[@avinashrai11141]

How is high iso performance compared to Nikon d6/d5?

[@JasinBoland]

I feel it's 2 stops a solid 1 for the super critical.

[@jarrellelee]

Can we see the hi-res jpegs from your shoot?

[@JasinBoland]

Camera is pre-production, once it's officially available the real reviewers will release them I am sure.

[@liuels]

Can we download the full size samples?

[@JasinBoland]

I don't really do that with my work. I'm just a working photographer sharing my experiences.

[@jarrellelee]

dang I asked the same question lol

[@truebloodtheband]

awesome. but little disapointed no Tu-Tu

[@JasinBoland]

That would have added some colour

[@raysanders332]

Would you edit any of the photo's you took?

[@JasinBoland]

When I can use the the NEF absolutely!

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

@28:19 my reaction is exactly this.

[@JasinBoland]

haha same with me...

[@syedazharali8570]

Nikon have 1inch steac sensor , why not release new Nikon 1?

[@JasinBoland]

OMG I loved the 1!

[@fritzlamour8415]

Nikon said no mechanical shutter No shutter count too

[@JasinBoland]

100%

[@user-ci7tz1fb2v]

Hi Jasin.........I don't understand the Nikon philosophy on sales and how the Z-9 is the Pro camera for Nikon ,I've been a Nikon shooter since 1967 with the Nikon F. What I also don't understand why a flagship of the Nikon Z-9 update v5.00 did not have the pixel shift added to the updates,when the Z-8 and ZF camera's has it,we pay good money for our NikonZ-9's as our tools to complete our task and our professions . Nikon ........WHY ?????????????? please don't let us down on this flagship.............I am not the only one to discuss this issue and there are thousands of Nikon Z-9 shooters that are LOYAL to this company,please contact all the Nikon Ambassador's in all Regions of the world and have them fix this issue.............Thank you........