[fooker]

These are great pictures, sure. However none of these rely on the capabilities of a camera like the Z9. Your friend (and most skilled photographers) could have clicked those pictures with entry level cameras paired with appropriate lenses.

[fleddr]

There's no such thing as an image relying on the capabilities of a Z9. In terms of raw image quality, it uses the same-ish sensor as a high-end DSLR, say a D850. Resolution and dynamic range are highly similar.

A mirrorless system does not create better pictures. It does increase the likelihood that you capture the image you want at all.

[fooker]

> There's no such thing as an image relying on the capabilities of a Z9

Sure there is. For example consider the problems involved in taking a high resolution picture for a fast moving but difficult to focus object in low light. A Z9 will do brilliantly but cheaper cameras -- not so much.

A camera is not just the image sensor, modern sensors are all fairly close technologically in the grand scheme of things.

[Wistar]

I linked to his photos as a confirmation that he is an adept photographer whose opinion about a camera is valid. But, hey, the shots are—at the least—not worse than his pre-Z9 images.