Close to buying a new camera -- which one? (Page 6): That, in my view, is the real world benefit of flagship introductions like the Z9, A1 or R3. (A point of personal privilege --...

MDI Mainer

Bridges wrote:

. . . The better tracking and eye lock will surely be passed down to those cameras.

That, in my view, is the real world benefit of flagship introductions like the Z9, A1 or R3. (A point of personal privilege -- Sony's is the only flagship with a compact configuration, a distinct advantage in my book.)

Walkabout08

When I went to FF it was the new Z lenses that tipped me to the mirrorless world. There are advantages to the Z bodies as well, but the lenses to me are the real draw. From what I read the Z9 is pretty spectacular for capturing moving subjects; sports action, BIFs, etc. It’s a much larger body however. If you’re not intrigued by exceptional AF then I would bet the Z7ii would serve you well. Rent one and give it test.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

photoman43 wrote:

This is sound advice. If you need the Z9, be prepared to wait for it, maybe 6-12 months. I ordered mine in Oct 2021 and am still waiting for it. I plan on using my existing Nikon lenses with the Adapter on my Z9 except for maybe one or two new Z mount S lenses.

Here's what I would do (talk is cheap): buy the Z7 while you wait for the Z9 to arrive. Then sell the Z7.

EDIT: From B&H: "New Item - Coming Soon" "Soon"

A year seems to be a reasonable estimate. If you put $458 aside every month, you'll be all set when it arrives. Using the Payboo card would save me $440.

leftj Loc: Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

Here's what I would do (talk is cheap): buy the Z7 while you wait for the Z9 to arrive. Then sell the Z7.

EDIT: From B&H: "New Item - Coming Soon" "Soon"

A year seems to be a reasonable estimate. If you put $458 aside every month, you'll be all set when it arrives. Using the Payboo card would save me $440.

Not altogether a bad suggestion.

AzatVi Loc: AZ

great advice!

Chicago312 Loc: Western suburb, Chicago

Bridges wrote:

Thanks, it sounds like your journey has been similar to mine. I would like to have the advanced tracking and eye lock on the Z9, but I want the smaller configuration of the Z7ii. I think I will wait for a few months and continue to shoot with the 850 and 750 until they come out with the Z8 or Z7iii. The better tracking and eye lock will surely be passed down to those cameras.

If you shoot mostly action, sports, wildlife, then get the z9. If you shoot mostly static subjects, then the z7ii would be fine. If you need a larger form factor and weight is not an issue, then add the MB-N11 battery grip. Firmware updates (tracking, eye lock) will surely be passed on.

MDI Mainer

This thread has been superseded by a new thread "Update on 'Close to buying a new camera' " posted by the OP on April 13th.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-735514-1.html

hrblaine

I guess that I'm not too smart. Either that or I'm missing something. Or maybe both. I just don't understand why you are considering a camera like the Z9 which won't be available for a year. Here's my take: get rid of all your Nikon stuff and move into Canon. Live dangerously! <g> Harry PS My advice is not worth the paper it's printed on.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

hrblaine wrote:

I guess that I'm not too smart. Either that or I'm missing something. Or maybe both. I just don't understand why you are considering a camera like the Z9 which won't be available for a year. Here's my take: get rid of all your Nikon stuff and move into Canon. Live dangerously! <g> Harry PS My advice is not worth the paper it's printed on.

Check out this update to my original post and your questions will be answered.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-735514-1.html

John Hicks Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England

I use Canon equipment but is you are using Nikon kit why not stay with it and get a Nikon mirrorless camera at least you are halfway on familierisation and it would not mean starting from scratch.

Reefdiver Loc: NY

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

I shoot Sony A7 R 4 and believe you can get a good used copy inexpensively, but if you have legacy Nikon glass, and are watching your budget, you can’t beat a used D 850.

Reefdiver Loc: NY

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

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Reefdiver wrote:

I shoot Sony A7 R 4 and believe you can get a good used copy inexpensively, but if you have legacy Nikon glass, and are watching your budget, you can’t beat a used D 850.

I have a D850. That is why I'm backing off buying until they come out with a Z8 or Z 7iii. My hope is that those models will share the latest tracking that makes the Z9 such a good camera. I'll just use the D850 until then.

User ID

stevetassi wrote:

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?

None of that really matters. For instance theres distinct benefit to shooting even stationary subjects at very high fps. The budget is the users bidnez, not ours.

Reefdiver Loc: NY

I made the move to Sony mirrorless and couldn't be happier. That being said, if I had a collection of excellent Nikon glass, I would look for a used D850 and be comfortable knowing I had the best DSLR ever made. Composition, glass, technique and camera body, in that order.