Nikon Z6
Jun 12, 2019 13:20:30 #
I have owned SLRs Minolta and Nixon since 1961. I just purchased my first mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z6. It is a beautiful camera. While I still have my Nikon D800. The Z6 is my go to camera for now.
Brian Toren
Brian Toren
Jun 12, 2019 13:22:12 #
Forgot to ask the question I wanted to ask. Has anyone else experience with ta mirrorless camera. I would like t hear your comments.
Brian
Brian
Jun 12, 2019 13:33:25 #
WOOF wrote:
Forgot to ask the question I wanted to ask. Has anyone else experience with ta mirrorless camera. I would like t hear your comments.
Brian
Brian
You will have the best answers.
Jun 12, 2019 14:17:03 #
traderjohn wrote:
You will have the best answers.
Not to the question he asked. Read it again.
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Jun 12, 2019 14:38:06 #
WOOF wrote:
Forgot to ask the question I wanted to ask. Has anyone else experience with ta mirrorless camera. I would like t hear your comments.
Brian
Brian
I've had the Z6 for a while with the 24-70 F/4 and recently added the 14-30 F/4. It's a really nice camera for walking around. The 70-200 will complete the kit for me when it's released. It should all fit in an easy to grab/carry messenger bag.
The recent firmware update improved the sometimes sluggish auto focus to my satisfaction. The FTZ adapter makes all but my 3 oldest lenses work seamlessly. Having been a Nikon user since the film days it was easy to pick up and use the Z6 pretty quickly.
The first set is with the 14-30
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-595368-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-585529-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-571668-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-567110-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-565428-1.html
Jun 13, 2019 00:20:16 #
WOOF wrote:
Forgot to ask the question I wanted to ask. Has anyone else experience with ta mirrorless camera. I would like t hear your comments.
Brian
Brian
I rented the Z6 for a week with the kit 24-70 lens and FTZ adapter. I liked it a great deal, although I thought the autofocus wasn’t the best, I have a D750. The adapter worked great except for an older macro 105mm that I had to manual focus. Focus peaking worked great although I don’t think you can get a magnified view that some mirrorless cameras have. I am also considering the Sony A7iii, but to keep using my Nikon glass I will need to plunge into world of adapters, Nikon lens appear to be difficult to use with adapters if you want to keep the use autofocus.
Jun 13, 2019 00:25:31 #
For that kind of money, I get two memory card slots. DSLR, or Mirrorless, there are enough great two card slot cameras around that I don't need to pay through the nose for a new one card slot camera just because it is the latest gadget on the street.
Jun 13, 2019 02:15:04 #
WOOF wrote:
I have owned SLRs Minolta and Nixon since 1961. I just purchased my first mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z6. It is a beautiful camera. While I still have my Nikon D800. The Z6 is my go to camera for now.
Brian Toren
Brian Toren
I have been shooting “mirrorless” M43 for about 10 years. I love the format and it has been my go-to travel adventure camera kit. Last year I bought an OM-D EM-5 MII to replace my aging Panasonic, and the OM-D has quickly become my everyday carrying camera as well as my go-to all around camera. I don’t use my DSLR much these days.
Jun 13, 2019 06:17:35 #
[quote=Bill_de]I've had the Z6 for a while with the 24-70 F/4 and recently added the 14-30 F/4. It's a really nice camera for walking around. The 70-200 will complete the kit for me when it's released. It should all fit in an easy to grab/carry messenger bag.
Bill - those are some beautiful images with great color and detail! How do they compare with those from your other Nikons?
Bill - those are some beautiful images with great color and detail! How do they compare with those from your other Nikons?
Jun 13, 2019 06:31:04 #
I was tempted when the eye detection was announced but want to hear results first. Most of my shots are of people and while face detection works OK, if the eye detection work well it could be a great tool for my use.
Jun 13, 2019 07:04:54 #
Saycheeze
Loc: Ct
I have a Z6 and a D800. Love the Z6. I used it to photograph my granddaughters ballet recital last weekend and it performed great. No autofocus issues at all
Jun 13, 2019 07:17:40 #
whfowle
Loc: Tampa first, now Albuquerque
The quality of the images taken are quite good. Missed a number of opportunities waiting for the camera to come out of sleep mode. Not good for birds in flight or race cars at speed. AF is a bit iffy. Prefer my D500 for those situations. Seems to be more of a deliberative camera where the full frame image quality is useful rather than a carry along camera. I prefer my X-T1 for that. It's always in my kit bag but the jury is still out as to where it might fit in.
Jun 13, 2019 07:19:34 #
Bill_de wrote:
Not to the question he asked. Read it again.
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Right you are. I was looking into his future. Personally, I would have asked the question before I bought the camera.
Jun 13, 2019 07:37:14 #
Nope, not for me. I prefer the benefits of a DSLR.
--Bob
--Bob
WOOF wrote:
Forgot to ask the question I wanted to ask. Has anyone else experience with ta mirrorless camera. I would like t hear your comments.
Brian
Brian
Jun 13, 2019 07:56:13 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
Not only do I love my Z6..I just purchased a Peak Design 5L to see how the Z6+24-70 and 14-30 will carry around on a trip to Savannah. In the past I kept my D810 on with my Black Rapid and changed lenses at my car. My TT Speed Freak just too big to carry around during the day. I then purchased a TT lens case (on belt) to have the extra lens. All of this was more than I wanted to carry in that manner. Hence Z6 purchase. Now, it looks like the 5L will work out just fine to carry what I need during the day and lighten my load.
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