Quick NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S plus Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x backyard test
Mar 13, 2024 18:50:49 #
Just been reading on the Ugly Hedgehog forum for a couple of weeks. Glad that a friend suggested it.
Inspired by some of the wonderful bird/animal shots which I have found in the digests. I was curious to see how my Nikon Z8 would do at 560mm with a Z 100-400 lens plus 1.4 teleconverter:
JPEGs straight from the camera untouched:
1) pine warbler: f9, 1/1600, ISO-1100, 560mm
2) gray squirrel: f8, 1/640, ISO-450, 560mm
3) downy woodpecker: f8, 1/640, ISO-500, 560mm
4) hairy woodpecker: f8, 1/640, ISO-320, 560mm
Probably look better post processed and cropped...
Learned that I sure need to practice my hand holding long glass.
Inspired by some of the wonderful bird/animal shots which I have found in the digests. I was curious to see how my Nikon Z8 would do at 560mm with a Z 100-400 lens plus 1.4 teleconverter:
JPEGs straight from the camera untouched:
1) pine warbler: f9, 1/1600, ISO-1100, 560mm
2) gray squirrel: f8, 1/640, ISO-450, 560mm
3) downy woodpecker: f8, 1/640, ISO-500, 560mm
4) hairy woodpecker: f8, 1/640, ISO-320, 560mm
Probably look better post processed and cropped...
Learned that I sure need to practice my hand holding long glass.
Mar 13, 2024 19:17:09 #
Look pretty good. Cropping is the nice thing about the size of files generated by Z8/Z9. I shoot with the big brother Z9 and put on the Z800mm PF with the 2.0 TC and had some incredible results handheld. I am sure you will continue to find opportunities with your setup and have great successes.
I found that the in camera stabilization was a big help when handheld and also found that not having my shutter speed set high enough tended to cause fuzzy photos. Also, don't be afraid to shoot at the higher ISOs to capture those images. These cameras handle those higher ISOs with zest.
Good luck and thanks for sharing your efforts.
I found that the in camera stabilization was a big help when handheld and also found that not having my shutter speed set high enough tended to cause fuzzy photos. Also, don't be afraid to shoot at the higher ISOs to capture those images. These cameras handle those higher ISOs with zest.
Good luck and thanks for sharing your efforts.
Mar 13, 2024 19:27:36 #
Mar 13, 2024 20:06:23 #
Alas, failing to store the files for pixel-level review prevents any useful assessments of the image details, nor the camera configuration via the image EXIF.
Mar 13, 2024 20:06:30 #
>found that not having my shutter speed set high enough tended to cause fuzzy photos.
Definitely. I was using recall shooting functions to switch to my higher shutter speed in manual vs A shooting bank in P-mode. Was setting my camera down to cook on the grill and did not realize (or guess) camera power saving mode set back to the A bank. Still learning the Z8.
Also, thanks for the higher ISO suggestion. I have Auto ISO limited at 6400. Able to push higher perhaps?
Definitely. I was using recall shooting functions to switch to my higher shutter speed in manual vs A shooting bank in P-mode. Was setting my camera down to cook on the grill and did not realize (or guess) camera power saving mode set back to the A bank. Still learning the Z8.
Also, thanks for the higher ISO suggestion. I have Auto ISO limited at 6400. Able to push higher perhaps?
Mar 13, 2024 20:44:00 #
Mar 13, 2024 21:45:10 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Alas, failing to store the files for pixel-level review prevents any useful assessments of the image details, nor the camera configuration via the image EXIF.
Thanks! for pointing that out to me - reloaded originals
Mar 13, 2024 22:37:02 #
marler1957 wrote:
>found that not having my shutter speed set high enough tended to cause fuzzy photos.
Definitely. I was using recall shooting functions to switch to my higher shutter speed in manual vs A shooting bank in P-mode. Was setting my camera down to cook on the grill and did not realize (or guess) camera power saving mode set back to the A bank. Still learning the Z8.
Also, thanks for the higher ISO suggestion. I have Auto ISO limited at 6400. Able to push higher perhaps?
Definitely. I was using recall shooting functions to switch to my higher shutter speed in manual vs A shooting bank in P-mode. Was setting my camera down to cook on the grill and did not realize (or guess) camera power saving mode set back to the A bank. Still learning the Z8.
Also, thanks for the higher ISO suggestion. I have Auto ISO limited at 6400. Able to push higher perhaps?
If you have to shoot at above 6400 ISO it must be fairly dark. I find that I can capture most anything during daytime hours with 1200 or less. There are far more experts here that will undoubtedly correct me. 800 ISO seems to be a sweet spot on the Z9. Although I have shot a Z8 briefly (son inlaws camera) I don't have enough time with that model.
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