Hey everyone ! I hope you find this quick look at Z9 battery life useful As I mentioned in the video, for photographers it is going to come down to your use case with so many variables but I've been more than happy with the performance iv had from the Z9 with the EN-EL18d if you have any questions do let me know below thanks for watching !

@dance2jam

2 жыл бұрын

Ricci, if you have time and look back here I have a question I am sure you've been asked by many. I've had the Z9 in hand for 4 days. I'm going to give you a very specific scenario. You have a King fisher hovering and then dive. Suppose this is the event you want to photograph and you've staged it out where the bird fishes. Thus far the Z9 has been incredible tracking but I find the following needed: Wide Area AF Large for locking on, then leave it there or switch to 3D. I find myself sometimes using 3 different buttons for AF modes when shooting wildlife. To lock on moving targets (wide area - large). Lock on static targets (single point). Follow moving targets either 3D or Wide area large depending on what's going on. It would be great if Nikon have an AF mode where something like large area or single point were combined with 3D in one setting. 1. Your thoughts on the best way around this situation? 2. Do you ever program your "shutter" - release button for a half way press to engage 3D?

@jpdj2715

2 жыл бұрын

Two months silence, Mr. Chera. I know, you took a hiatus between 8 months ago and 5 months and that might be informative today. Nevertheless, are you doing OK?

@tiagophotos1

2 жыл бұрын

So…the ENEL18-C could be charge from the new z9 charger? Without any problems? Its check? Thanks

Sounds like Nikon Z9 just wiped out the competition from the face of the Earth. And your reviews are the most detailed and thus the best. No stone upturned and no questions which is rare for me.

@angelguzman8737

2 жыл бұрын

All they need to do is come out with great prosumer cameras and they’re Back in the game

Wow, Nikon's really went all out on this camera!

2.5+ hrs with 8K 30 is just amazing.

Sorry if this has been mentioned in the comments already.... But, I believe the artificial recording limit of 2:04:59 is about how the camera is taxed in Europe. True video cameras are taxed at a different (higher) rate than are still cameras... even when the still cameras have the ability to shoot video. I believe it's the EU driving this since 2005. If the camera can record 125 minutes (or more) without interruption, then it is treated as a true video camera and is taxed at the higher rate. The limit used to be 29 minutes and 59 seconds. I believe the photo lobby group persuaded the limit to be extended to 124 minutes and 59 seconds.

Yet again Nikon have nailed it ! I remember when I bought a D3 all those years ago and I was totally amazed by the battery life, since then Nikon pro bodies have been outstanding in this regard. Personally I'd still buy a spare just to be prudent! Cheers and thanks for sharing this Ricci, have a great weekend.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

It’s always good to have two you never know what’s gonna happen but I do think for some people it would be really difficult to drain one battery in a day !

Dude Your work is so very thorough so very comprehensive and so relevant! Thank You Again for your professionalism Sir!!💯💯

Keep 'em coming. The more info we have the better. Now I have an idea of how many batteries I'll need to have.

Incredible video recording time! Battery life looks fantastic for almost any case. Thanks Ricci.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JaspreetSinghArtist

2 жыл бұрын

More than 2 hour 8k per battery life is great. one can use it for Feature films and Short film shoot all day with only 2 batteries. because this camera can switch on so quickly you can switch on/off during shoots compared to professional Cinema cameras they need 20/30 seconds to switch on so mostly on set they keep them switch on for hours.

Ricci is an invaluable source of Nikon information and is such a wonderful asset for Nikon owners and indeed for Nikon as a whole.

Many thanks Ricci for this useful insight about Z9 battery life.

Absolutely love your content. So well done. Thank you again!

how much useful data on topic battery life of Nikon Z9 camera in this episode!

Ricci Strikes Again! ❤️🙌🏼 Awesome video.

Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise! Nice job Nikon & Ricci

Hi Ricci, even the Z9 is not in my Budget I must say your videos and professional explanation is unstoppable like the gear itself. I enjoy always your Nikon stuff for us, thanks 🙏🏻

I ordered a spare battery with my Z9, as a stills only wedding photographer I’m not convinced it’ll get much use now lol. All well, better safe than sorry.

Excellent!! This answers the very question that I went directly to Nikon with!! Your video answers the question in excellent detail!! Thank you!!

The smile on your face at the beginning when you talked about overheating was just hilarious. You knew the idea of it overheating was out of the question.

Another excellent video Ricci. Lucky new Z9 owners are going to be so well prepared when they take delivery of these cameras! I wonder if electronic only shutters are going to lead to mirrorless cameras in the future with battery life matching or exceeding 'traditional' mech' shutter DSLRs, which would be very useful, if not vital, for mirrorless cameras in pro' use. I'm working with another brand mirrorless camera, R-ather good, but on a very long working day, I'll need twice as many batteries as compared to DSLR days.

Thanks Ricci. These videos are incredibly useful.

Ricci, great video's and very informative. Do you think the Z9 will ever have a feature like the Olympus E-M1X i.e Pro Capture, in other words start taking pictures in a buffer as soon as the autofocus is activated. This would be really useful for Kingfishes etc where you often miss the 1st few images because your reaction times are not good enough. With the new fast CFE cards I would have thought it would be possible with a firmware upgrade. I would be interested to know your thoughts.

When Nikon puts their minds to it, I don't think any other company can produce a better camera.💯

Great video again. Thank you. It would be great to see some images in DX more with lenses such as the 70-200 f2.5 or the 100-400 to check the quality that can be achieved. If using both DX crop and 1.4 TC still gives reasonable results it would make the 70-200 and 100-400 lens combo brilliantly versatile, on a Z9.

Great info as always! What I do now as a wildlife photographer, buy z9 or wait for dx Zseries?/

GREAT REVIEW, THANKS! I have a Z9 on order with BH who lists the specs for 4K Prores as only up to 29.97p and 4K 60 only with h265. I assumed I'd have to wait for firmware for the Prores 4K 60 option, unless there is a difference between your pre-production model and the production model. Is there a difference in this regard that you know of? And, thanks for doing your video testing in 10-bit NLOG, as that would be my standard workflow.

Awesome review as always.

Thanks, Ricci. Those battery times are pretty impressive. However, I've been wondering how I might power the Z9 (when it arrives) with, say, the existing video rig I use with my Z6. I have a dummy EN-EL battery for that which plugs into the 8V DC port on a SmallRig V-Mount articulating plate. I'm guessing the USB-C input on the Z9 will be the ticket but unsure what cable and voltage will be appropriate to use with existing components. Any help would be appreciated.

Another insightful video thanks

Hi, good video. I would like to see a video about your recommended settings for wildlife and bird photography. I am a Nikon user for about over 30 years, my recent camera is Nikon D850 and very happy with all my Nikon lenses and cameras I have. I have DX and FX and never wanted to change to mirrorless cameras. But after I saw your video about this camera Nikon Z9 I am sure wanted to have this camera.

Thank you, Ricci. Good to know!

Thanks for keeping my brain cool while waiting for my z9

@kaawe100

2 жыл бұрын

Vi venter bra nå gitt

Hi Ricci - thanks for this. Unrelated question - your thoughts on a v2.0 firmware upgrade on the zii? Thanks!

I’m a sports still shooter. This was very helpful. Thanks.

This is great to know as the battery life had veered me away from mirrorless cameras and stay with the Nikon D5 and D6 cameras. Time for an upgrade to Z9

Awesome. Answered alot of my video questions .cheers

Hey Ricci, another wonderful video from you, love it! Can you tell us, how long it takes for the MH-33 to charge the En-El18d?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

3 hours 40

Ciao Ricci, I hope you're having a great Christmas time. I'm using the Z9 since the 24th Dec, only stills no video and airplan mode, lot of vr for wildlife in the bush on perches , and I'm experiencing that the camera doesn't shoot more than 1800 shots, that if I understood well your experience, is much less what expected. Am I missing something, any setting that I forgot to change? Are you planning a video with settings for wildlife? I'm troubling a bit with the 500 pf, the 3d tracking isn't acting as you show, it lose systematically the bird, so I'd love to understand if is the compatibility with the lens or me. Cheers

The Z9 is the first mirrorless camera I've shot where I don't need to be constantly minding the remaining charge. It's one of the camera's best features but rarely talked about. Kudos for the topic.

It’s so amazing they even keep the backwards compatibility to the old battery generations. Makes taking the step to the newer Pro model a much more viable option, without even the awesomeness of the Z9.

Thanks so much for this.

Hi Ricci, I’m always here first for anything on Nikon especially Z9. I have a question though, maybe its an obvious answer, but how many batteries can fit in the z9 battery chamber ??

Very reassuring. Thanks

More useful info - thanks!

Great work.

As with all your videos this one is very helpful. Please let us know if you hear from Nikon about the 2:05 recording time limit. Thanks Ricci

Questions - Can this shoot with Anamorphic lenses. Can this also record 6k. can you use SSD drive to record videos just like BMPCC. because that will be great. if this can't shoot Anamorphic and 6k then maybe Nikon should add those options in future with firmware because that will be great. I am sure some Indy filmmaker and other filmakers will end up using it for Feature films and Web series. i am also interested to know if N-Raw will have option to record in different compressions like BMPCC have option to shoot 3:1 , 5:1 , 8:1 , 12:1 compression using BRAW. one more question, i have seen a Image of Z9 on Nikon official website with Blackmagic external recorder. is it also going to be able to record BRAW externally just like Z6II/Z7II.

On the Z9, One item I will be curious to hear your opinion about is how distracting the flashing lines will be when you release the shutter if you are in total silent mode. I think a much better option to "show" you actuated the shutter is to make the focus indicator turn from green to blue since the focus indicator is always in your direct field of view. If you are burst shooting it could just stay blue. if you are attempting to fire the shutter and you loose focus it could either flash blue or go back to red if you are in the mode which allows you to take a photo regardless if you are in focus or not. what are your thoughts on that...?

Super good news. Thank you.

I'm thinking about replacing my 24-70 f4 for the 28-75 f2.8 Do you have any plans to review the new lens please?

That 8K capability is incredible. Nikon have set the standard.

Hi, do you have any upcoming videos on reviewing the z9 subject autofocus for video? Is the the automobile subject tracking selection only for Af stills or does it work for Video as well? Thank you.

Nikon is back

Brutal performances that will not be touched for a long time...

Wonderful test. Since a lot of Z-adopters probably own a bunch of XQD cards it would be interesting to know what video codecs, frame rates and resolution will be supported. Is it possible to record 10bit 8K h265 to an XQD card for example? And 4K Prores HQ?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a really good point !

I'm still using the original battery (have two) in my D3 :) Doesn't get a lot of use anymore, but still the battery holds its charge under use surprisingly long still. Can I use newer "18" battey (I have the D6 and have ordered the Z9) in the D3? Just assumed not, until this video.

my D3 battery from 2007 still working nikon batteries are amazing

@j.m.gratton6000

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing for me!

Hi, thanks a lot for this. How come the specs which I found on BH Photo & Video only mentions 700 shots from a full battery charge? 1 x EN-EL18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 10.8 VDC, 3300 mAh (Approx. 700 Shots)

Interesting. Is the 18D backwards compatible with the D4S & D850 (w/grip)? Almost impossible to find the old EN-EL18 batteries anywhere atm

Very good !

Hi Ricci I recently posted this question on one of your vids uploaded about 11 months ago I was looking for advice on landscape photography and after watching the video I have been searching through your vids for the follow up vid about filters and landscape photography but don’t seem to be able to find it (maybe you can give me a link or something) I have not done much landscape but your vids have inspired me, I am waiting for my Z9 to arrive and intend to buy a 14-30 for it to get into landscape. I have been looking at the Nisi web site and they have a range of kits available and I wondered if you have any suggestions on which would be the best kit for someone like me. Although I have a good range of F mount lenses I don’t have anything so wide hence the reason I am waiting for the Z9 to arrive. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks for your great vids you cover all the topics very well……..John

Great video Ricci Can you stick the global release date in your main header as the moaners and disinformation has begun thanks to the retailers making stuff up - know you addressed it below

Another great video Ricci, this is April 7th and I just heard my Z9 is here at NPS so getting excited. Sony "fanboys" be like "yea....not only does the Z9 body get hot but it unexpectedly shuts off after only 2 hrs and 5 min.....so lame"

Hi Ricci, thank you clearing up some of the confusion regarding the compatibility of older batteries with the new charger. One question: The Angelbird card you used specifies 1785 MB/s, but the specs shown on the Angelbird home page indicate 1700 MB/s. So, is this a pre-release product, or a silent update, where the images on the website are slightly outdated? Thanks!

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a new card will have a video up next week

@kirstking-jones2169

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks thank you for the quick reply and I am looking forward to the video. In another video you hinted at a possible new generation of cards in 2022, and it would be nice to get a “feel” whether this new Angelbird card is sort of the pinnacle of the current generation or among the first of a new generation - cheers!

Thanks Ricci. Very helpful. Question. Sounds like the battery should last plenty long for video. But if I wanted to use a dummy battery to power the camera via Dtap, does the battery door accommodate this. Meaning does it have a small hatch opening to run a dummy battery cord out of to run to a Vmount/gold mount battery?

@RaymondParkerPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same. I know there's a new EP-6A Power Connector scheduled to be released around the same time as the Z9 but not sure what cord might work to run to my SmallRig V-mount plate or battery

How does the videos save. I know you can record for 2hrs and a bit, but do they save as one video file or get chopped into 4 minute clips? The z6 had that issue but in the new firmware if you record ie for 7 minutes it's one clip and not split into 2

Hi! I searched for the "exposure delay mode"-switch in the Z9-Menu but couldn't find any. do nikon think we do it on remote with the phone-app when needed?

Ricci, have you tried using transmitter to transfer photos from the camera to FTP? If you did how was your battery life. I talked to someone who tried and he took about 100 photos of products while camera was transferring all day (not actually transferring all day but was on all day) and he lost a lot of battery life. Thanks.

I've been hesitating on ordering a second battery for the Z9, but as you were talking about being out all day, pushing focus on big glass and spending a lot of time in mixed modes and in out out of menus... I decided it would be smart to have a second one in the kit. So expensive though!! BTW, is anyone else starting to pace the floor???

@sushi8204

2 жыл бұрын

I have been pacing since I read Specs for the first time. I kind of knew that after D6 fiasco Nikon will come out with something out of this world.

@ChenHendrawan

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just buy a $30 20,000 mAh powerbank 😁

@sushi8204

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChenHendrawan That is what Nikon Guy Matt is suggesting but I have reservations about it. For one thing shooting tethered to anything is not a good idea. I know many photographer are shooting tethered to a flash power bank but I got got rid of it long time ago by using Godox flashes with Li-on battery and feel so much better and free. And not so sure if constantly charging battery while shooting is good for the battery. I think battery needs to be discharged to below 40% before charging again.

@KnightsandWeekends

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChenHendrawan Yes - that's for certain also!

Are there any pros and cons in charging the battery inside or outside of the camera? When travelling overseas could the cradle be left at home? I hope you can enlighten me.

Thanks!!

Thanks for the video. Did you have a chance to test Z9 buffer with angelbirds card?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Will be making a separate video on that I have a few of their cards and some others to test now

Cual es la duración de la 18C, para tener como referencia contra la 18d, gracias

I have just seen this video and I have question. When you recorded 8k how many gb of video card was used up?

The batteries being the same form factor and being able to use the old batteries to power the Z9 is handy. Not so handy is having to match batteries to chargers. I shoot a mixed system - I'll use the Z9s and my staff will use D5/D4s bodies. Having to keep track of "this battery looks the same, but can only work on this charger" is a bit of a pain, but we'll live with it (maybe color coordinated dots on batteries and chargers). Would have been nice if the new chargers could have charged the old batteries and vice versa.

I miss the all-black look! I never minded how you blended in with your chair :-)

So…the ENEL18-C could be charge from the new z9 charger? Without any problems? Its check? Thanks

Ricci what is your formal title for Nikon?

Great video as ever. Just a little disappointed that any talk of the other Z cameras seems to have dried up on loads of channels. As someone who traded in their Z6 for a Z6ii feels a bit like we’ve been abandoned for people who can afford the flagship model.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Iv obviously got a lot of talk about when it comes to Z9 but I still have many things planned for the other Z cameras who knows what’s to come next year in terms of lenses and Firmware

@mickbryan8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks Ricci. Please don’t think my comment was aimed at you. In general and I can understand why, most talk seems to be Z9. Love the channel, hoping for firmware updates in 2022 and hopefully the 200 to 600. I’d be a very happy man

Do you have videos coming up about noise performance? I know the R5 is incredible with noise performance and I hear that stacked sensors perform worse, in general. I placed a preorder but I’m curious because I always shoot in lower light scenarios.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Yep when I get a production unit :)

Sending full support Sir. Watching from germany

How is image quality of z9 compared to z7? Will you test dynamic range and high iso performace of z9 compared to z7.

Hi Ricci, just to be clear, Nikon Z9 can charge (internally) via USB C these batteries: En El18b, En El18c, and of course, En El18d. Because, I read from another review that only the latest En El18d can be charged internally via USB C. Or maybe I'm just confused.

Well I’d guess the 2hr5min stop is coz file size just starts to get impractical. Having to store a single file close to 2tb is just crazy. I’d be curious if all formats stop at that or just 8k?

Will you be doing a test comparison between Nikon Z 28-75 f2.8 and...I don't know, 24-70 f2.8? None does a test and test comparison better than you and I wish to know if its really worth it, the 28-75 f2.8.

What about connecting Atomos external recorder, how does it work on battery or on USB-C power source ? Thx

Actually I do have one question. Does the new charger come with any power adapter or we have to spend another $49 for Nikon EH-7P?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

You get an EH-7P in the box

Does Z9 battery have a memory ? Does it harm it over time topping it off. Thank you.

18c bundled with d6 is doing very well in my z9. Do not worry.

Thanks for that good video! One question will the Z9 accept 3rd party batteries?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

I have no 3rd party batteries to test …. But I highly doubt it and that’s a bit risky

@Naturfotografie_Rosengarten

2 жыл бұрын

@@NMCWatkins Did you test if they although are chargeable in the Z9?

@2906rick

2 жыл бұрын

What brand did you use?

Any plans for a review of the 18-140 DX? Have you just not received one yet?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Not been given one yet

Do you know when you will be doing another video on the 100-400 z lens please and thank you

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for a full production unit

@robertbeal1078

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply

what is your opinion of that angel bird 2TB card...??

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Really happy with it will be doing a video on their cards shortly got a few more to arrive first

Can the En-El18 be used in a Z9?

Hi Ricci. I shoot 98-100% Stills and was planning to get a 2nd Battery for my Z9 coming end of 2022 (Finance probs Lol) but I was planning on a 2nd battery I have 4 Batteries for my Z7 Wildlife in areas without Electricity for charging Batteries > I do review a lot though >> Should I rather spend that money on CF Express cards ie higher capacity than 325 Gb Pack of 2 Cobalt Pro Grade and rather get a 2 Pack 650 GB Cobalt Progrades with the Money saved from not getting a 2nd Battery >> Mostly though I am able to recharge batteries through Electricity in less wild camps or in our new 4x4 Trailer which has Solar panels to run Freezers for food etc In Africa we have lots of Sun LOL

@g00nther

2 жыл бұрын

Probably a portable charger is a better and cheaper option than the second battery. Hudson Henry mentioned an Anker charger in his recent gifts for photographers video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/om16sKSmnNy2d6g.html

@Mr09260

2 жыл бұрын

@@g00nther Thank you so much

When the battery is exhausted, does it save the latest video file to the card? I know it’s saving as it goes, but does it finalize the file so it’s not corrupt or anything?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

When the camera died during the 8k video the file was finalised and saved correctly

Why doesn't an FTZ adapter work like an extension tube?

Dear Ricci, when do you expect the Z 400 2.8 PF lense? This will be a light and great tool for the Z-System. Thank you!

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

There isn’t a 400 2.8 pf lens The 400 2.8 on the road map isn’t pf

@christianbock4077

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks Hm, I thought it is due to the low height similar to the 70-200

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a different 400mm

@christianbock4077

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks Ok:-( Which one?

where did the Angelbird CFe card tests go?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Not made them yet I’m waiting for a couple of more cards to arrive

How does the video file size compare with a static view and one with a lot of movement? Secondly, how does the battery stand up in cold weather? I regularly shoot at -30 to -40C before calculating the wind chill, in the winter. I can tell when my DSLRs are getting cold due to the sound, how do you tell that the Z9 is starting to complain?

@davidstewart9211

2 жыл бұрын

@Maciej Jan Długosz My personal experience is that half of the time, my DSLR will freeze up before the battery goes flat. To overcome the battery problems, I will use a battery grip which gives me a second battery. Since there is no shutter in the Z9 and if I am using manual focus, how do I tell that the Z9 is freezing up? The camera will be sitting on a tripod and I will be using the intervalometer.

@davidstewart9211

2 жыл бұрын

@Maciej Jan Długosz Thank you for your reply and I hope that your part of Poland is Covid safe. My experience when talking to a Canon repair person is that they have labs that can mimic most weather conditions except for very low humidity. They come to Calgary for 0 humidity testing in the winter. To test for low temperature, all that you need is a freezer. Most electronic instruments that I have used in the past were rated for -20C. It had motors that when listening to them, you can tell when they were ready to fail. It has to do with the lubricants. In the north, we use 0W30 motor oil. My company truck will start at -40 without being plugged in using this motor oil. I have a lens warmer which just keeps the humidity from condensing on the front of the lens, and have not used a camera warmer as I just listen to the DSLR. I guess I will just use it until it fails and see what happens. When you live in a cold climate, what choice do we have? I shoot the Aurora, it is better on cold clear nights. Alaska is warmer than the Canadian Prairies and the Canadian Shield, but not as cold as Siberia, from what I have heard. On nights when the aurora is good, I will use multiple bodies and swap them out just before they fail. The colder that it is, the more often that they are swapped out. At -40C, I can usually get 20 to 30 minutes before the shutter freezes. The screen display rate slows down. This maybe what I have to watch for. Most electronic manufactures are not forthcoming on how to properly use their equipment outside of their suggested operating parameters. Just not using it and waiting for warmer weather is not always an option. Some of the conditions that I use my equipment under are at the extremes. Once I have tested my Z9, I will publish the results. Due to climate change, that may not happen this year.

@davidstewart9211

2 жыл бұрын

@Maciej Jan Długosz Thank you for all the time that you spent on this research. The relative humidity in the winter time here is zero. Moisture inside a lens or anything else is not a problem as long as the device has air vents/leaks to let the moisture out. I checked Nikon's temperature specifications for the following cameras D6, D850, D750, Z7 and Z7 2. The temperature range was from 0 to 40C for all. The temperature range for Canada goes below 0 for 4 months of the year. Maybe Nikon's temperature specifications are very conservative. I had a look to see what NASA uses. I will make a few using bubble rap and electricians tape. Duct Tape doesn't like the cold. This one, I will be able to see the display through the bubbles and still hear the camera.

@davidstewart9211

2 жыл бұрын

@Maciej Jan Długosz I will make my own. I do not like NASA's design. I want to be able to set my camera on a tripod, take a few test photographs, set up the intervalometer and then place the cover. As long as my cover slows the cooling of my camera down, that is a major benefit. Trying to warm the camera up while outside on a tripod may cause temperature stresses. I have frozen my cameras to failure many times and I want to monitor this so that I can replace it. I shoot a lot of composites that require many exposures, sometimes as much as 8 hours between the first to last exposure.