My Nikon Z6 has been shipped
Nov 21, 2018 22:57:31 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Bill_de wrote:
I saw nothing in the manual about charging through usb. The usb cable I believe is only for transferring images. Obviously I could have missed something.
I was, at first, very disappointed with the viewfinder image. The my mail came and my eye glasses came from the VA. I don't need the glasses to take pictures but they acted as a reminder to set the diopter. What a difference.
Good luck.
I was, at first, very disappointed with the viewfinder image. The my mail came and my eye glasses came from the VA. I don't need the glasses to take pictures but they acted as a reminder to set the diopter. What a difference.
Good luck.
I can’t find anything in the manual either. But a usb connection provides 5v. And that is where the AC adapter plugs in.
I am hugely impressed with the viewfinder image. WYSIWYG makes M mode a delight! It will make a great teaching tool.
Nov 21, 2018 23:05:45 #
I posted that the power connector is in the grip. That is incorrect. Page 4 shows #10 as a power connector cover. The cover is there, but there is nothing behind it. Go figure.
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Nov 22, 2018 00:08:23 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
IDguy wrote:
I can’t find anything in the manual either. But a usb connection provides 5v. And that is where the AC adapter plugs in.
I am hugely impressed with the viewfinder image. WYSIWYG makes M mode a delight! It will make a great teaching tool.
I am hugely impressed with the viewfinder image. WYSIWYG makes M mode a delight! It will make a great teaching tool.
I see the battery is 7 volt. So it won’t charge from 5 v charger.
Nov 23, 2018 22:37:54 #
I got the Z6 out for a walk today. I posted pictures in the Photo Gallery.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-565428-1.html#9617349
It worked as expected. The focus with the 24-70 F/4.0 seemed a bit slow as it doesn't snap into focus. Jumping from subject to subject it's like watching a movie as the first subject gradually loses focus as the new subject goes into focus. I used an older 300mm AFs with no VR and the IBIS was fine. It actually seemed to snap into focus like it always has on my DSLRs.
I like using the control ring on the lens for exposure compensation. With gloves on I did accidently turn it. The heavy gloves also activated FN1 unintentionally. It is just a matter of getting used to the smaller body and getting thinner gloves.
I spent about an hour setting the camera up using the rear screen. I shot 306 imagers using the "prioritize viewfinder" setting. The battery shows 50%. That is more than enough for me on a single charge.
This is a fun camera with decent results, but won't replace my DSLRs. It would probably be a good fit for the folks who are always posting "Recommend a walk around camera". That's what I will use if for.
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https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-565428-1.html#9617349
It worked as expected. The focus with the 24-70 F/4.0 seemed a bit slow as it doesn't snap into focus. Jumping from subject to subject it's like watching a movie as the first subject gradually loses focus as the new subject goes into focus. I used an older 300mm AFs with no VR and the IBIS was fine. It actually seemed to snap into focus like it always has on my DSLRs.
I like using the control ring on the lens for exposure compensation. With gloves on I did accidently turn it. The heavy gloves also activated FN1 unintentionally. It is just a matter of getting used to the smaller body and getting thinner gloves.
I spent about an hour setting the camera up using the rear screen. I shot 306 imagers using the "prioritize viewfinder" setting. The battery shows 50%. That is more than enough for me on a single charge.
This is a fun camera with decent results, but won't replace my DSLRs. It would probably be a good fit for the folks who are always posting "Recommend a walk around camera". That's what I will use if for.
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Nov 24, 2018 15:31:20 #
Bill_de wrote:
I got the Z6 out for a walk today. I posted pictur... (show quote)
Sounds like a great camera for whatever you use it for. Best of luck on your purchase. Time to go look at your pix.
Apr 17, 2019 06:43:17 #
End of story on Z6.
It took several weeks to get B&H's shipping dept to catch up with my traveling schedule. At the end of the process I chose to return the Z6 because of low auto focus capture issues on moving subjects. I was very disappointed the same company that designed the auto focus system for my D500 and D850 could drop the ball like this.
I did end up going mirrorless with a Fuji XT-3. Time will tell....
It took several weeks to get B&H's shipping dept to catch up with my traveling schedule. At the end of the process I chose to return the Z6 because of low auto focus capture issues on moving subjects. I was very disappointed the same company that designed the auto focus system for my D500 and D850 could drop the ball like this.
I did end up going mirrorless with a Fuji XT-3. Time will tell....
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