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Aug 8, 2021 12:12:08   #
ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Yes, I know. Some will ask, "what the heck are you doing with all the gear?" As with most GAS suffers there's a rational, no matter how silly. The Df was my first FF and I loved the retro controls. It reminded me of my favorite film cameras and it's still a topnotch low light camera. The D5600 was a replacement for my D5300 which my son commandeered. I needed it for my on going slide duplicating project. The D850 is reputed to be the penultimate DSLR so it's almost a bucket list item. Then along comes the Zfc which is even more retro and a lightweight package plus mirror less to boot. So, there is logic no matter how warped.
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Buy as many cameras as you can afford Davey. GAS is good if it adds to your joy. I shoot four DSLRS and a Coolpix. All purchased with a plan even tho others would question what that plan is.

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Aug 8, 2021 12:49:10   #
cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I can't say a lot about the Zfc since it's only been in my hands for less than 3 days but I do like the way it handles and the control layout. It makes the D850 feel like a medium format camera and with the picture file size I hope to get those kind of outstanding results (yes, I know, it's the glass, silly) . BTW I'm glad the Zfc is available, but be on notice, spare batteries are on back order now. I'm guessing the chip shortage may be a reason.


Well, I think comparing the Z fc to the D850 is rather similar, if not identical, to comparing a full frame camera to a Pentax 645z medium format camera, in terms of sensor size and pixel count. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

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Aug 8, 2021 14:13:47   #
GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Yes, I know. Some will ask, "what the heck are you doing with all the gear?" As with most GAS suffers there's a rational, no matter how silly. The Df was my first FF and I loved the retro controls. It reminded me of my favorite film cameras and it's still a topnotch low light camera. The D5600 was a replacement for my D5300 which my son commandeered. I needed it for my on going slide duplicating project. The D850 is reputed to be the penultimate DSLR so it's almost a bucket list item. Then along comes the Zfc which is even more retro and a lightweight package plus mirror less to boot. So, there is logic no matter how warped.
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Thanks for this comparison Dave, it answered a few final questions for me, mine will be here Wed. Looking forward to seeing and using it. It will look good next to my Df.

Phil

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Aug 8, 2021 14:38:14   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
ronpier wrote:
Buy as many cameras as you can afford Davey. GAS is good if it adds to your joy. I shoot four DSLRS and a Coolpix. All purchased with a plan even tho others would question what that plan is.


PS. The photo for this thread was shot with my NIkon P7800 Coolpix which is why he is left out of the family portrait.

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Aug 8, 2021 22:53:32   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
BebuLamar wrote:
Is there a 1 tone model?


I'm sure there is Bob, if you look hard enough!

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Aug 9, 2021 00:55:04   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
Ched49 wrote:
Good comparison Dave! the Zfc is an impressive looking camera, especially the two tone model.


Perhaps the new Nikon Zfc would also be a good street camera. Small and lite.
Mundy

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Aug 9, 2021 03:22:11   #
mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey
 
mundy-F2 wrote:
Perhaps the new Nikon Zfc would also be a good street camera. Small and lite.
Mundy


Especially with the new retro looking Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 mounted.

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Aug 9, 2021 03:35:15   #
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olemikey wrote:
Some ramblings on the size/weight of gear: Also have a variety of bodies in different sizes DSLR/SLT/MILC, but I find it is the lens size/weight/diameter/ergo that really make the diff for me (left shoulder and rotator issue coupled with some nerve damage from a minor accident - wasn't as minor as I first thought). Over time this has changed my shooting/holding style, but has not stopped my efforts. If the body is primary for the situation, I go for the one that best fits my desired outcome, combined with what best fits my hand (the weight of a comfortable to hold body does not seem that big of an impediment, but the balance of the combo does make a difference - IMO).

With the right combos, esp. big lenses, the weight issue often seems countered by the balance (DSLR and big lens)...sometimes though, I find myself going for the tiny MILC body attached to a big honking lens, that works too.

I guess my point (if any) is that if you have the pieces available, you can put together combos that are comfortable even if you have an impairment, or need time in the gym, yet give you the coverage you need..... As for lugging around too much "kit", unless looking for perfection, a good quality short/wide to tele zoom can make any outing much more fun, and you may shoot many more pics then you would lugging a lot of gear around. Not perfect for all situations, but I often find (at the end of the day) that I only really needed one or two lenses, I didn't use all I packed...I've stopped doing that.

If "street" photography (gatherings etc.), one short/wide to mild tele will do, if out birding (blind or in vehicle, on foot - situational) I try to choose my best big/long for the situation. For most other general outings, a superzoom wide to tele, done right, will yield fine results. If trying to win a photo contest, I'd modify my approach some, to suit the situation.
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Aug 12, 2021 20:39:15   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
In response to a diminishing number of requests (:
I compared the Zfc to my FM. The Zfc is smaller by a smidge and lighter (guessing here) by about 5oz.


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