SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHY

Option 1 - Nikon Z 6II, Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £137 - hire now!

The Nikon Z 6II is another fabulous entry in Nikon’s mirrorless range of cameras. Subtle upgrades from the Z 6 focus firmly on video, including dual Expeed image processing, improvements to the electronic viewfinder’s refresh rate and blackout capabilities, superior low light performance and a dual card slot for live backups. More importantly, the Z 6II adds eye autofocus in video mode, meaning it’s never been easier to track your sporting subject and maintain a solid lock on them.

Partnering this cracking camera, the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 provides width and reach, perfect for wide angle establishing shots, and for cutting in a little to fill the frame with the action. For close ups, you may want to take a look at some longer lens options – this is very much sport-dependent. For audio, the Rode Videomic Pro+ slots onto the Z6 II’s shoe mount nicely, and this package also includes a video tripod, 2 batteries, and a memory card.

Option 2 - Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £182 - hire now!

The upgrades included for the second iteration of Nikon’s wonderful Z 7 are mainly video focussed, which is great news for sports videographers. Expect dual Expeed image processing and the addition of electronic viewfinder blackout. The frontpage headline, however, is the addition of eye autofocus for video, coupled with a bump from 4K 30 frames to 4K 60 making this a worthy upgrade for sports shooters.

Partnering this camera, the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 is a wonderfully adaptable lens offering the ideal combo of width and zoom for the bulk of sports where you can get relatively close to the action. For extreme wide shots and lengthy zooms, it might be worth investigating our sizeable range of Z mount lenses. Also included, the Rode Videomic Pro+ provides on-camera audio, and the Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and Head offers the support you’ll need for steady shooting and buttery-smooth pans. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 3 - Nikon Z 9, Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8, Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Advanced Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £332 - hire now!

With the launch of the Z 6II and Z 7II appearing to be more refresh than revolution, you could have been forgiven for wondering whether Nikon was really interested in competing at the bleeding edge of mirrorless tech with Canon, Sony and Fujifilm. With the launch of the Z 9 however, critics were answered spectacularly. The Z 9 is an amazing hybrid camera offering the sort of performance shooters could’ve only dreamt of even a couple of years ago. Standout stats and features include a stacked 45.7-megapixel full frame sensor, 8K internal video capture, 4K 120 frames per second capture, up to 6 stops of image stabilisation and class-leading autofocus powered by advanced AI, with 5 times as many focus points as the Z 7II. All in all, this award-winning camera has everything you need for sports videography, as well as for anything else you can dream of.

Partnering the Z 9, the Nikon Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 provides wide and normal focal lengths with pin-sharp precision and a silent action, whilst the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 offers up versatility and reach to make sure you can capture every pulsating second of the action no matter where you’ve set up camp. For audio, the Rode Videomic Pro+ provides sensitivity and clarity of audio recording and slots nicely onto the Z 9’s shoe mount.

For support, the Manfrotto Advanced Fluid tripod provides a base for perfectly grounded footage, as well as smooth panning should the shoot call for it. Finally, expect to receive the latest FTZ mount adapter so you can attach Nikon’s classic F mount lenses as well as their latest mirrorless ones, and this package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.