Industry News: Nikon Announces Development Of Nikon Z 9 Full Frame Flagship MILC

Eos R3 Vs Nikon Z9

Nikon announced the development of their flagship full frame mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 9.

Nikon press release:

Nikon is developing the Nikon Z 9 full-frame flagship mirrorless camera

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: The Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021, and represents a significant leap in technology and performance.

The Z 9 brings together Nikon’s groundbreaking technologies to deliver the best still and video performance in Nikon history, meeting the advanced needs of professionals across a wide range of genres. It utilizes a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and new image-processing engine. In response to the growing needs of professionals, advanced enthusiasts and cinematographers, it includes support for 8K video recording as well as various other video specifications that fulfill diverse needs and workflows. The Z 9 embodies ultimate usability as a tool offering users an unprecedented imaging experience, from capture to workflow, exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras.

  • *Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date.

Canon EOS R6 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony a7C (which the best entry level professional FF mirrorless?)

Nikon Z6 Ii EOS R5 Vs Nikon Z6

Here is a Canon EOS R6 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony a7C comparison for the best entry level professional full frame mirrorless camera, which is a bit contradictory as phrase.

Not sure how “entry level” and “professional” together can define the same camera. However, the Canon EOS R6 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony a7C comparison by the The Slanted Lens in the 17 minutes video below is a neat view on how these cameras compare side by side.

We compare the Nikon Z6 II vs the Canon R6 vs the Sony a7C. See which one we recommend as the Best Entry Level Professional Full Frame Video and Still Camera. All 3 are under the $2500 price point. And they are all 3 crossover cameras. See how they compare. Which one would you choose?

More comparison reviews by The Slanted Lens are listed here. Selected Canon EOS R6 reviews are listed here.

The Best And Worst Cameras And Lenses Of 2020, According To DPReview TV

Eos R5 Vs Eos R6

As every year, DPReview TV discusses what they think has been the best and worst photographic gear of 2020.

Jordan and Chris reveal their picks for the best and worst cameras and lenses of 2020. The candidates are: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Sigma, and Tamron.

Best lenses:

  1. Sony 12-24mm GM
  2. Sigma 85mm f/1.4
  3. Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

Best hybrid cameras:

  1. Sony A7s III
  2. Panasonic S5
  3. Fuji X-T4

Best stills cameras:

  1. Canon EOS R5
  2. Fuji X-S10
  3. Nikon Z 5

Worst lens:

  1. Fuji 50mm f/1.0

Worst camera:

  1. Panasonic G100

[via Mirrorless Rumors]

Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony a7III Auto-focus Comparison

Nikon Z6 Ii EOS R5 Vs Nikon Z6

Here is a Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Sony a7III auto-focus performance comparison.

Auto-focus performance can be a deal breaker and often is a feature people carefully researches before buying a camera. Manny Ortiz tests the auto-focus system of the Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z6 Mark II and Sony a7III.

More Canon EOS R5 reviews are listed here, for EOS R6 reviews see here. The EOS R5 is highly regarded as a stills camera. In particular, the EOS R5 autofocus system seems to be huge leap forwards. User manual are available for download for the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.

Canon EOS R5:

America: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Europe & UK: Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Canon IT, WEX Photographic, Canon FR, Canon UK, Canon DE

Who Has The Best Eye AF? Canon EOS R5 vs Sony a7R IV vs Nikon Z7 Comparison

Sony A7 R Iv

Eye autofocus has evolved tremendously over the last years. The question is: which brand has the best?

Coming from Jared Polin (aka FroKnowsPhoto) the review below aims to see which camera has the best performing eye autofocus. It’s Canon EOS R5 vs Sony a7R IV vs Nikon Z 7. Enjoy.

More Canon EOS R5 reviews are listed here.