Close to buying a new camera -- which one? (Page 3): That's what I should do -- stop by B&H and actually put my hands on a Z9. I've played around with the Z7 (the first incarnation of...

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Scruples wrote:

After work I stopped into to B&H. As I shuffled over to the Nikon Counter, I noticed the gorgeous pair. There was a Nikon D6 and a Z9. A lovely pair so pristine together. But I stand by my original statement. I do not feel comfortable spending someone else’s money.

That's what I should do -- stop by B&H and actually put my hands on a Z9. I've played around with the Z7 (the first incarnation of it) at the photo show in NYC about three years ago when they first came out. I only live 1 3/4 hrs. from the city and used to go there two or three times a year before Covid. I may try to head over sometime this summer.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

MDI Mainer wrote:

I would almost always go for better lenses over a better body. Also, in my experience (albeit wit Sony not Nikon) nothing performs like native glass no matter how well the adapter is said to work.

Here's what Ken Rockwell has to say:

Easy and timeless answer: always put your money into your lenses.

https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-or-camera.htm

See also:

https://fstoppers.com/education/it-better-upgrade-your-camera-or-your-lens-325986

I feel exactly the same ... If you need features, thats diff. Glass always rules.

KindaSpikey Loc: English living in San Diego

leftj wrote:

A man after my own heart. Are you sure we aren't twins separated a birth?

It's possible! Lol
Ray.

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Scruples wrote:

After work I stopped into to B&H. As I shuffled over to the Nikon Counter, I noticed the gorgeous pair. There was a Nikon D6 and a Z9. A lovely pair so pristine together. But I stand by my original statement. I do not feel comfortable spending someone else’s money.

OK, then dont run for elected office ;-)

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Scruples wrote:

After work I stopped into to B&H. As I shuffled over to the Nikon Counter, I noticed the gorgeous pair. There was a Nikon D6 and a Z9. A lovely pair so pristine together. But I stand by my original statement. I do not feel comfortable spending someone else’s money.

What did the gorgeous pair have to say about the cameras?

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MrBob wrote:

I have canon and Olympus, BUT if I had the cash and still stay FF there is no question it would be a top shelf Sony and the best Zeiss lens I could afford... NOTHING like the look of Zeiss; no I can't describe it, just look at the images...

Perhaps so for sooc but its poor ettiquette and horribly inconsiderate to display sooc. Where are you manners, Sir ?!?!?!

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

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Beats me ... It has no special insignia. Its a Nikon refurb, half price, so quite likely NOT the latest. (I got it with my refurb Z6 just cuz it seemed like a no-brainer at the refurb price.)

Should be pretty easy to tell as the second version lacks that unsightly tripod mount lump.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I hate to spend someone else's money, but since you mention the Z9, that's the one you should get. With anything else, you'll always regret not getting "the best." Spend the money once; use the camera forever.

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jerryc41 wrote:

I hate to spend someone else's money, but since you mention the Z9, that's the one you should get. With anything else, you'll always regret not getting "the best." Spend the money once; use the camera forever.

If five to ten years is your version of forever.

tcthome Loc: NJ

What type of photography do you do. You need the Z9 specs or will the Z7II do enough? Need the 20fps? Better AF & non existent shutter lag? Z9! If not maybe the Z7II will do.

leftj Loc: Texas

tcthome wrote:

What type of photography do you do. You need the Z9 specs or will the Z7II do enough? Need the 20fps? Better AF & non existent shutter lag? Z9! If not maybe the Z7II will do.

It’s not what will do. It’s what you want as long as you can afford it.

jonyrot

I ordered a Z9 on Oct 30 and have not yet received my camera. The wait is for real.

leftj Loc: Texas

jonyrot wrote:

I ordered a Z9 on Oct 30 and have not yet received my camera. The wait is for real.

And yet Matt Granger got two copies as soon as they were released. It pays to be somebody.

stevetassi

Bridges wrote:

I will have enough money within the next month to get a higher end mirrorless. My dilemma is that my retirement budget isn't going to allow me to get everything I would like. It looks like I could opt for a Z9 and use my Nikon legacy glass or go for the Z7ii and have enough for a couple of Z lenses. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike

You don’t provide us enough information for anyone to make an informed recommendation. What do you shoot? What’s your total budget? Do you shoot high speed action?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Bridges wrote:

I will have enough money within the next month to get a higher end mirrorless. My dilemma is that my retirement budget isn't going to allow me to get everything I would like. It looks like I could opt for a Z9 and use my Nikon legacy glass or go for the Z7ii and have enough for a couple of Z lenses. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike

For optical sharpness, the Z lenses are the BEST out there - and by a fair margin. (I have studied the Imatest numbers) It would be a shame not to be able to take advantage of this property - I would do what I could to allow me to access at least some of these lenses !
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