Bill_de Loc: US

... subjects I'm used to shooting

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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Excellent results, Bill. It appears typical of the quality you normally display.

What do you think? Worth the change?

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Great set.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Beautiful set. Happy with that setup?

Bill_de Loc: US

Thanks Dave, Richard, and NMGal!

I didn't change, just added the Z6. At this point my D850 will be primary. It was heavy overcast with drizzle. A couple of time the Z just couldn't lock focus. I would have to get close manually before the AF would lock in. Another issue is that the camera automatically goes to sleep to conserve the battery, and for birds is too slow to start up. These little birds do not sit still. The viewfinder (which is what I was using) will dim to warn you it is about to sleep, so you can touch the shutter or other button to keep it going. That drains the battery. I let it sleep some and kept it awake if waiting for a bird to turn it's head.

I had Alexa (Amazon Echo) set a timer for one hour. In that hour I took 105 shots. All shots were saved in large RAW and Fine JPG. I started with a fully charged battery which went down to 62%.

For me it was an hour well spent. The old lens did well and the in body VR was a pleasure for some hand held shots.

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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Thanks a lot for your experiences. I'm going to sit tight!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Bill_de Loc: US

It has its place. When I took it to Assateague to shoot the ponies and scenery it was a pleasure. With the kit 24-70 it was easy to carry all day. But those ponies move slower than turtles.

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Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

Astounding images, Bill.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Well captured and a variety of perches!!
Pat

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Gorgeous work Bill ! .......Thanks for sharing

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

[quote=Bill_de]... subjects I'm used to shooting....

....at the high standards we are used to seeing from you! These are beautiful Bill, with your usual tack sharp clarity. I'm interested in your thoughts re why your chose the Z6 over the Z7. This combo is clearly doing good work for you!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Excellent shots, Bill, and useful information.

Bill_de Loc: US

Thanks Annie. I don't think I ever got six thumbs up before.

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Bill_de Loc: US

Thanks Pat. I feel lucky when the birds don't land on the same perch all the time. I think the wind today had something to do with it.

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