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Jun 13, 2021 09:40:46   #
sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land
 
drmike99 wrote:
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the opportunity to go into Hunt Photo to buy some PhotoFlo because I have a wayward roll of film from my Bronica to develop. I bought that along with a couple of plastic bottles. Then I looked at cameras.

45 minutes later and some $2600+ later I walked out.

With: A Nikon Z6 kit (with the 24-70 f/4 lens), an FTZ adapter ($99.95 if bought with the camera), a CFexpress card of some 128 gigabytes, a reader for the card, a polarizing filter, and an extended 3 year warranty against everything including loss and damage and destruction. The Z6 is currently on a Nikon-wide sale.

GAS attack has been assuaged. The menu and button structure is somewhat different from my D7100 but close enough that intuition and judicious use of the manual will get me through. And ergonomically, it is a joy to hold and to use.
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the... (show quote)


Nice, yep gas attack can be brutal walked into my local Harley Davidson dealer for some coffee and chat, rode out on FXLR Softail Low Rider



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Jun 13, 2021 09:45:35   #
User ID
 
cmc4214 wrote:
I wish I had a camera store near me. My on-line shopping has not been a very pleasant experience.

Wrong vendorS ? Wrong advisors ? Unrealistic expectations ? International shopping ? Many snares :-(

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Jun 13, 2021 10:01:18   #
lmTrying Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
 
drmike99 wrote:
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the opportunity to go into Hunt Photo to buy some PhotoFlo because I have a wayward roll of film from my Bronica to develop. I bought that along with a couple of plastic bottles. Then I looked at cameras.

45 minutes later and some $2600+ later I walked out.

With: A Nikon Z6 kit (with the 24-70 f/4 lens), an FTZ adapter ($99.95 if bought with the camera), a CFexpress card of some 128 gigabytes, a reader for the card, a polarizing filter, and an extended 3 year warranty against everything including loss and damage and destruction. The Z6 is currently on a Nikon-wide sale.

GAS attack has been assuaged. The menu and button structure is somewhat different from my D7100 but close enough that intuition and judicious use of the manual will get me through. And ergonomically, it is a joy to hold and to use.
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the... (show quote)


The last line says everything needed to be said!

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Jun 13, 2021 10:10:20   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. The most beautiful thing of all is the confidence to go mirrorless.

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Jun 13, 2021 11:39:26   #
drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut
 
tcthome wrote:
Did you forget to get the Photo Flo?


Nah, I got the Photo Flo also. Turns out Photo Flo is a "gateway drug."
BTW Nikon has a huge discount, relatively, on the FTZ adapter if you buy it WITH the camera $249.95 alone, $99.95 if you buy it with the camera.

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Jun 13, 2021 11:42:54   #
drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut
 
lmTrying wrote:
The last line says everything needed to be said!


If that last line was anything other than "everything needed to be said" we'd all be taking all our pictures on smart phones. It is the pleasure of using a fine instrument that makes so much of the relevant difference.

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Jun 13, 2021 12:10:00   #
Siena Loc: Rocky Hill, CT
 
drmike99 wrote:
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the opportunity to go into Hunt Photo to buy some PhotoFlo because I have a wayward roll of film from my Bronica to develop. I bought that along with a couple of plastic bottles. Then I looked at cameras.

45 minutes later and some $2600+ later I walked out.

With: A Nikon Z6 kit (with the 24-70 f/4 lens), an FTZ adapter ($99.95 if bought with the camera), a CFexpress card of some 128 gigabytes, a reader for the card, a polarizing filter, and an extended 3 year warranty against everything including loss and damage and destruction. The Z6 is currently on a Nikon-wide sale.

GAS attack has been assuaged. The menu and button structure is somewhat different from my D7100 but close enough that intuition and judicious use of the manual will get me through. And ergonomically, it is a joy to hold and to use.
Yesterday I was up in Manchester (NH) and took the... (show quote)


Good. For. You. Enjoy your new Nikon!
I love Hunts - I just jump over the border to the Holyoke, MA store or go to Cambridge for their great photo walks.

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Jun 13, 2021 12:21:57   #
djlouden Loc: Ocala, Florida
 
Nothing like letting a little GAS escape. Enjoy your Nikon.

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Jun 13, 2021 12:39:50   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
Congratulations! Love Hunt’s!

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Jun 13, 2021 12:45:54   #
rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA
 
For a purchase that big, I need more time than 45 minutes to decide. More like an entire week! Compulsive shopping isn't my thing.

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Jun 13, 2021 13:40:53   #
Nicholas J DeSciose
 
When shooting video the five axis stabilization well amaze you however it becomes three axis When using regular Nikon lenses with the adapter. Not much of a loss

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Jun 13, 2021 14:19:54   #
wrangler5 Loc: Missouri
 
User ID wrote:
Good deals north of the border. I’m from the Merrimack valley in MA. I could walk to NH (weather permitting).

Walk in, no shipping, no state tax.


Yeah, but then you have to carry it home. ;-)

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Jun 13, 2021 15:51:46   #
gwilliams6
 
Congrats and enjoy. What Nikon lenses do you already own?

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Jun 13, 2021 17:01:15   #
hrblaine
 
>GAS attack has been assuaged.

Nice! I too have GAS attacks but not for gear but for dogs. I field trial and hunt English Cockers and Pointers in their respective venues and often feel the need for a new puppy, ECS especially! But I grit my teeth until the attack passes for my wife is not a fan of my doggy expenditures. I believe that she thinks the money could possibly be better spent on, say, a trip to Europe! Or perhaps Florida in the winter months as we live in Northern Michigan. But it's tough for me (a retired college professor) to afford all of that. But maybe FL this winter. :-) Harry PS I get along nicely with my Canon FF and too many lens, don't really feel a need for more gear. (Perhaps until Canon comes out with a FF 30 or 40mp at a low price and maybe a reasonably priced 12-400 f1.8 lens! <g>)

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Jun 13, 2021 17:53:52   #
Badgertale Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
 
kpmac wrote:
The only way to get out of a gas attack is to fill 'er up. Enjoy your new gear.


Greatest response yet! Love it!!

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