Nikon Z50 - On the Way!
Oct 11, 2019 09:46:59 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
larkahn wrote:
The original A6000 (still popular) as well as the A6300, A6400, and the new A6100 do not have IBIS.
I knew that some Sony full frame mirrorless cameras had IBIS, but I wasn't sure about the a6000 series. However, they are all very good crop sensor mirrorless cameras. Thanks for that information. I have a friend who owns an a6000.
Oct 11, 2019 10:09:03 #
"They couldn't match the AF performance of my D500."
Could take some time before they do. I am only familiar with Olympus and till now their best AF performer came in the form of a OM-1 Mk II. Nothing spectacular but pretty good compared with cameras of the past. I cannot make any comments on their new camera, OM-1X, because I have not used one. I cannot make comments either on Canon, Sony and Fuji mirrorless but others here who use those systems could offer valuable information.
Nikon and Canon came pretty late to the mirrorless arena. They were concentrating their efforts in making the same cameras we have known for years while Olympus and Panasonic started to make different cameras, this time without the mirror. I am sure that feature makes AF for moving subjects more difficult since phase detection sensors are needed. I am sure it will not be long before that is taken care of.
By the way, I have been very happy with my Olympus cameras.
Could take some time before they do. I am only familiar with Olympus and till now their best AF performer came in the form of a OM-1 Mk II. Nothing spectacular but pretty good compared with cameras of the past. I cannot make any comments on their new camera, OM-1X, because I have not used one. I cannot make comments either on Canon, Sony and Fuji mirrorless but others here who use those systems could offer valuable information.
Nikon and Canon came pretty late to the mirrorless arena. They were concentrating their efforts in making the same cameras we have known for years while Olympus and Panasonic started to make different cameras, this time without the mirror. I am sure that feature makes AF for moving subjects more difficult since phase detection sensors are needed. I am sure it will not be long before that is taken care of.
By the way, I have been very happy with my Olympus cameras.
Oct 11, 2019 10:18:11 #
amfoto1 wrote:
It's going to be interesting to see how Canon resp... (show quote)
The difference with Canon is that all EFs and EF lenses are 100% compatible with the RF mount and Nikon F mount have a limited compatibility except for a few recent lenses.
Huge difference.
Oct 11, 2019 10:18:48 #
mas24 wrote:
I knew that some Sony full frame mirrorless cameras had IBIS, but I wasn't sure about the a6000 series. However, they are all very good crop sensor mirrorless cameras. Thanks for that information. I have a friend who owns an a6000.
Of that Sony series (compact APS-C MILC) the ONLY one with IBIS is the a6500 (3-way kind) …
Oct 11, 2019 11:03:39 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Chris T wrote:
Of that Sony series (compact APS-C MILC) the ONLY one with IBIS is the a6500 (3-way kind) …
User name "larkahn" mentioned all except the a6500. My friend wants to upgrade from the a6000 to the a6500. Perhaps that is why he wants it. IBIS.
Oct 11, 2019 11:11:09 #
IDguy wrote:
It does because the shutter remains open on the Zs when changing lenses. And it is the reason they prohibit wet cleaning.
I can't believe Nikon has made a camera that the shutter stay's open when it's turned off. A lot of Sony cameras do that and it really does contribute to a dirty sensor.
Oct 11, 2019 11:49:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is the "smallest DX mirrorless camera." List price: $999.99.
Rather, "the smaller DX mirrorless"
Z50: 126.5 x 93.5 x 60mm, 450g
X-T30: 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm, 383g
Not the smallest by a long shot!
Oct 11, 2019 11:56:51 #
CatMarley wrote:
Rather, "the smaller DX mirrorless"
Z50: 126.5 x 93.5 x 60mm, 450g
X-T30: 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm, 383g
Not the smallest by a long shot!
Z50: 126.5 x 93.5 x 60mm, 450g
X-T30: 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm, 383g
Not the smallest by a long shot!
I think I have the smallest Nikon mirrorless camera so far, the Nikon1 j5.
Oct 11, 2019 12:43:03 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Ched49 wrote:
I can't believe Nikon has made a camera that the shutter stay's open when it's turned off. A lot of Sony cameras do that and it really does contribute to a dirty sensor.
I didn’t believe it either. But it is true for the Z6 and Z7. Don’t know on the Z50.
Anyone figured out if it uses SD or XQD cards?
For sure the forces of darkness will blast it for one slot.
Oct 11, 2019 13:21:08 #
IDguy wrote:
Anyone figured out if it uses SD or XQD cards?
Anyone figured out if it uses SD or XQD cards?
Nikon did. SD
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/mirrorless-cameras/z-50.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-TechSpecs
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Oct 11, 2019 14:15:22 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Bill_de wrote:
Thanks!
I prefer the SD cards due to price. For me it is another reason to replace both my Z6 and D5600 with this.
Most of my lenses are VR anyway. And I already have the adapter I’ll need for them. But I’ll probably get their new 16-50 for lightest weight and smallest form factor. I already have AF-P 70-300 VR. Actually I have both the DX and FX versions. I’ll be selling the latter when I do this. And probably sell the Z 24-70.
Doubt this is what Nikon marketing had in mind...
Oct 11, 2019 16:15:38 #
IDguy wrote:
Thanks! br br I prefer the SD cards due to price.... (show quote)
Right now I only have one camera that doesn't use XQD. I have two lenses for the Z6, 14-30 F/4.0 and 24-70 F/4.0. I am hoping for a 70-200 F/4.0 in a compact design to be able to fit the whole kit i a messenger bag. If that doesn't happen this new camera could be an alternative.
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Oct 11, 2019 22:14:24 #
CO wrote:
I hope they have improved the autofocus performance over the Z6 and Z7. They couldn't match the AF performance of my D500.
...my Z6 is fine and my go to walk around camera. Update helped, but I didn't want a sports shooter in the first place. You tried one lately?
Oct 11, 2019 22:55:22 #
CO wrote:
I hope they have improved the autofocus performance over the Z6 and Z7. They couldn't match the AF performance of my D500.
My Z6 is now blazing fast AF after I set a few of the menus to change the default settings. I have it set to: AF-C, CH+
Dynamic AF-area mode
Focus tracking lock-on to "quick" +1
half of the focus points
turned off the Active-D lighting
face and eye detection is off
Long exposure NR is off
High ISO NR is off
With these settings, anything that can slow down the processing is turned off. I believe that AF is as fast as my D500. I find that most of the focusing issues are me because I am 71 now and my reaction time has slowed down considerably. When I review images in-camera, I find that the red square that shows my focus target is sometimes not on the target, which means I am not physically keeping up with the moving subject. But when I am on-target, the images are sharp as a tack and much better than the D5 is in low-light.
Oct 12, 2019 11:43:50 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Northrup’s view:
https://youtu.be/3SFq1_ImjzQ
Interesting belated advice to Nikon. I’d like to hear Nikon’s argument for using the Z mount. My present position (already have the F to Z adapter) somewhat different from his perspective. But yes, I’d have preferred it have the F mount.
https://youtu.be/3SFq1_ImjzQ
Interesting belated advice to Nikon. I’d like to hear Nikon’s argument for using the Z mount. My present position (already have the F to Z adapter) somewhat different from his perspective. But yes, I’d have preferred it have the F mount.
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