Posts: jbk224 | Ugly Hedgehog

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Any one whom is looking for honest store look them up they always treat me like they value my money
They ship to where ever
I live in SC and have no troubles

FYI....They have 3 locations: NJ- Langsdle, PA- Charlotte, NC

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Dec 28, 2023 09:26:12 #

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Nikon Batteries

Rainman wrote:

OK, the Nikon grip is probably perfect, but I had ... (show quote)

All good, but the Z8/Z9 cameras are 'chip' intensive and are you willing to assume the full responsibility for using these 3rd party batteries and grips? Nikon will not honor a warranty if problems caused by their use.

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Dec 28, 2023 08:58:25 #

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Nikon Batteries

Rainman wrote:

Thanks for the advice, getting in a couple days of skiing so not checking in Dailey

So what do you do if the aftermarket battery or grip causes damage to your Z8?

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Dec 23, 2023 10:38:53 #

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Why Z lenses are so big?

Robert1 wrote:

Before you open your big mouth, read first what the OP was about. I don't even have a FF mirroless. I was looking at the Z lenses in anticipation of the eventuality that Nikon releases a chrome Zf; which I would be interested.

Now...
Think about what you want--
- lighter and smaller system package?
- new system?
- or just smaller lenses than your the DSLR FF lenses?
Don't answer.
The ZF is a superb camera in a relatively small profile.
The Z lenses, in general, are better than their DSLR comparisons; even at smaller apertures compared to the wider DSLR lenses.
All that really matters here is what lenses you want/need for your style of photography.
If size matters, then go with a different system.

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Dec 23, 2023 10:28:39 #

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Why Z lenses are so big?

Robert1 wrote:

Play nice!

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Dec 23, 2023 09:17:51 #

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Why Z lenses are so big?

Robert1 wrote:

That's besides the point. The post was not about performance or heftiness or Wheaties. Just about a realization I noted while looking at the Z lenses, specially the 50mm f 1.2 when I was under the impression that mirroless were supposed to be smaller or so I thought.

I haven't checked other brands for FF mirroless lenses, but I gather that they might be just as big as Nikon's Z.

I guess this is the crux of the matter. What you thought was not represented by Nikon. So to make this a generalization is wrong.
Z lenses are promoted as better performing lenses than their FF ED VR counterparts. And not only does scientific testing confirm this; but also anecdotal reviews. (Don't get in to some Z's don't have VR so you can't compare to the FF VR lens--it's about the SYSTEM).
Look at the 24-70 f/2.8 ED VR vs Z 24-70 f/2.8 S vs Z 24-70 f/4.0 S. The f/2.8s compare favorably for the Z. The Z performance is superior. I only added the f/4 because of the reviews comparing from f/4-f/8 to these other two lenses.

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Dec 21, 2023 10:16:03 #

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Informal poll: What 61MP body do you use ?

zarathu wrote:

I didn’t know that members of parliament wore red suits and rode horses. You learn something new every day.

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Dec 21, 2023 09:40:59 #

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Informal poll: What 61MP body do you use ?

burkphoto wrote: