Nikon Z9
Jan 25, 2023 13:14:53 #
I just ordered a Nikon Z9 from B and H photo. Does anyone have one out there and tell me your experiences with it. Thank you so much.
Jan 25, 2023 13:32:04 #
It's a beast of a camera, a brick -- lots of features and programmable buttons. Takes good pictures too!
Jan 25, 2023 13:39:49 #
Jan 25, 2023 13:45:01 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
I have had mine for 3 weeks now trading my D850 and D3s. I did it for new auto focus eye tracking and the quiet shutter noise. It is fast and super quiet. I love it and it's great for sports and the wildlife doesn't spook when you fire off shots like they did with my 850 and d3s. I'm still learning on this camera and love every bit of it. Now I want spring and summer to really get out and shoot.
Jan 25, 2023 13:46:02 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
lone ranger wrote:
I just ordered a Nikon Z9 from B and H photo. Does anyone have one out there and tell me your experiences with it. Thank you so much.
Also with the ftz 11 adapter with my f lens I see no difference
Jan 25, 2023 14:12:53 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
It is a phenomenal camera coming from a D850 owner. The learning curve is steep for the newer features including the subject tracking options, high fps jpg options, and pre-release capture, but you can use it much like a D850 while you are learning the new stuff. One great thing is that you will find your f mount af-s glass works as well if not better than on your dslr with the FTZ II adapter, so no need to immediately run out and buy Z S glass.
Highly recommend you get a setup guide. I like Steve Perry's "The Ultimate Nikon Z9 Setup and Shooting Guide for Wildlife Photography". The best thing about this guide is that Steve has figured out the weaknesses of the Z9 AF system and provides workarounds. Another very good guide is the "Nikon Z9 User Guide" by James McCurry. I am also a fan of Matt Granger's setup guide https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/zsetup Matt is more of a portrait photographer and his guide for all Nikon mirrorless cameras.
Highly recommend you get a setup guide. I like Steve Perry's "The Ultimate Nikon Z9 Setup and Shooting Guide for Wildlife Photography". The best thing about this guide is that Steve has figured out the weaknesses of the Z9 AF system and provides workarounds. Another very good guide is the "Nikon Z9 User Guide" by James McCurry. I am also a fan of Matt Granger's setup guide https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/zsetup Matt is more of a portrait photographer and his guide for all Nikon mirrorless cameras.
Jan 25, 2023 14:38:37 #
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Jan 25, 2023 15:04:29 #
I’m in the same position. I’m coming from a D850 with a lot of Nikon prime glass
Jan 25, 2023 15:05:40 #
Concur with StroDav's comments. Steve Perry's guide is great - 425 pages for $28. Matt Granger is also good. Doesn't hurt to download the free Nikon (900 + page) guide to your desktop for cross reference purposes. Good luck.
Jan 25, 2023 15:17:37 #
I got one of the first ones.
Feature rich. Many of which I will probably not use.
Nikon, through the NPS program, came out with 3 or 4 very beneficial zoom sessions but did not record them or offer them for follow-up viewing. Not that I am aware of which is very disappointing. Of course, that has nothing to do with the camera.
The one thing I absolutely dislike about it is that the focus dial on the back does not lock like on my D850. Yes, you can program buttons to reset it to the center and I recently found out that if you push the OK button, it will reset the focus point to the center. Thats fine but when I am sitting in the back seat of a Nanchang bouncing around trying to get air to air photos, it is very difficult to see if it's still centered and then to manage to push the OK button.
I am sure you will love it.
Feature rich. Many of which I will probably not use.
Nikon, through the NPS program, came out with 3 or 4 very beneficial zoom sessions but did not record them or offer them for follow-up viewing. Not that I am aware of which is very disappointing. Of course, that has nothing to do with the camera.
The one thing I absolutely dislike about it is that the focus dial on the back does not lock like on my D850. Yes, you can program buttons to reset it to the center and I recently found out that if you push the OK button, it will reset the focus point to the center. Thats fine but when I am sitting in the back seat of a Nanchang bouncing around trying to get air to air photos, it is very difficult to see if it's still centered and then to manage to push the OK button.
I am sure you will love it.
Jan 25, 2023 16:31:31 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
coolhanduke wrote:
I got one of the first ones. br br Feature rich.... (show quote)
Beautiful shot! I'm envious.
Jan 25, 2023 17:15:30 #
coolhanduke wrote:
... it is very difficult to see if it's still centered and then to manage to push the OK button.
I am sure you will love it.
I am sure you will love it.
If you are not sure, but want it centered, just press the button. If it is already centered it will stay there. That also worked on your D850.
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Jan 25, 2023 17:27:43 #
Yes, I have done that but bhe OK button is awkward to get at because it is recessed and difficult to depress when bouncing around in the back seat. Most of the time I hit the ring and move the focus point instead of centering it.
It's tight quarters and I have a parachute on which and am strapped in. It's tight maneuvering as it is. I need to program the button right above the inormation button (forget its function) which protrudes out and is easier to press. I had it programmed once but changed something and it does not function as such any longer. I'll have to check the 900 page manual.
Thanks for the advice though.
It's tight quarters and I have a parachute on which and am strapped in. It's tight maneuvering as it is. I need to program the button right above the inormation button (forget its function) which protrudes out and is easier to press. I had it programmed once but changed something and it does not function as such any longer. I'll have to check the 900 page manual.
Thanks for the advice though.
Jan 25, 2023 17:41:05 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Yes, I have done that but bhe OK button is awkward... (show quote)
Custom controls F1 and/or F2 on the back of the camera probably have all you need. You can most likely select the settings you want without even going near the menu in the manual.
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