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| Posted: Sat Sep 29th, 2018 06:37 |
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GeoffR
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I have only ever opened the port covers on the D4 to see what is behind them! I think I have used the external power supply on the D2X a couple of times, likewise the D3 bodies, but only for sensor cleaning. The D4 doesn't have a power socket, Nikon want £150 or so for an adaptor!
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29th, 2018 14:03 |
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jk
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OK I took 23 images when I went out with the dogs this afternoon. Some thoughts and scribblings....... 1. The camera handles well and its AF is better than the Fuji XT2 but probably not as good as the D850. The AF feels and locks on quicker than the XT2 so I am happy with Mirrorless Nikon sp far. Exposure and controls in general work well for me. 2. I really dont like the fact that I have to twist the 24-70 to initiate it. The lens itself seems very sharp but this behaviour is a left over from the V1 series lenses. I will probably be looking to get another Z lens in the future. I am not going to hurry this though. 3. I need to test FTZ adapter with my AFS Nikkors. This will be very interesting. 4. Camera feels very solid and well built except for the flimsy USB/HDMI/GPS accessory door. I will post some images when I have downloaded and processed. Unfortunately the greatness of a 45MP image will be lost on any screen. Am I pleased with my purchase. Yes so far no major disappointments. I will go so far as to say that all the pre-production/release videos and reviews by the USA reviewers that I have seen makes me wonder if the majority of US people arent suffering from some form of Trumpitis or serious whinge syndrome. It just confirms to me that you really must test a camera yourself rather than believe the slanging or hyperbole of idiot reviewers on the internet.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29th, 2018 14:46 |
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jk
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Eric that said I havent tested Z7 v D850 for wildlife or bird photos. I would suspect that the D850 will perform better for this type of photography.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29th, 2018 14:55 |
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jk
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jk wrote:This is for Eric. My Z7 came with Menu item d11 set to ON as default so this is something that has been done already.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 03:46 |
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jk
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This is the lens roadmap for the Z series cameras. For some reason these lenses are S type lenses. Attachment: F2877147-04A5-435F-85AD-D28336655843.jpeg (Downloaded 6 times)
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 03:51 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:Eric that said I havent tested Z7 v D850 for wildlife or bird photos. I would suspect that the D850 will perform better for this type of photography. I don't want either of these cameras for wildlife. I am happy with the d500 for that. I want a full frame body for general photography that I can take along with me for scenery shots and general subjects covered by (say) 24-100mm I really don't like the idea of swopping about tele and wide angle lenses with a single D500 in the field. Apart from risk to lens and body I can just imagine switching to a wide lens when a bird pops up needing the tele. I would rather carry two cameras on those outings...but have the full frame for all other photo activities.. The question for me is whether that should be the d850 or the Z6/7? Or to put it another way..... What are real benefits of a mirrorless camera over an equivalent DSLR? From my limited exposure I would say the ONLY benefit is to preview exposure. Sure you can have silent shutter mode and maybe faster FPS on some models. But what else drives us away from a conventional camera? The bodies may be lighter but the lenses generally aren't, So weight advantage is small. And while manufacturers may be working to reduce the negatives of shutter blackout and battery use...I still don't feel driven to pay all that money, just for a camera that previews exposure. I am still leaning towards and D850.  Not with standing what I said about a mirrorless use on wildlife I would be curious to see how the Z7 performs and feels with an AFS tele lens AND the 1.4xtc both fixed to the necessary Z adapter.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 04:02 |
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jk
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In which case then the Z6/7 with the 24-70 would suit.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 04:11 |
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jk
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I am looking to build a very simple lens set. 14-30 f4 85 f1.8 70-200 f2.8 However I am asking myself the following question. Can I do everything I want or need to do with my current Fuji setup?
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 04:19 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:I am looking to build a very simple lens set. I repeat my question....how does a mirrorless trump (sorry) a DSLR? What drives you away from DSLR?
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2018 07:02 |
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GeoffR
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Eric wrote: jk wrote:Eric, if you are the manufacturer the reduced necessity of skilled workers, because alignment of all the parts is all but removed. If you are the user, as far as I can see, none what so ever in most cases. Ultimately there may be some advantages but my experience with a mirrorless and EVF was far from positive.
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