Bluetail
Active member
There’s a lot I like about the Z9—it’s an incredible upgrade from my D500—but it’s killing my already-problematic shoulder, and as a woman with smaller hands, the Z9’s bulk and weight make it a camera I just don’t enjoy shooting with, especially with the 500mm PF lens attached to it. So, after a couple of weeks of yes/no/yes/no, I’ve decided to sell it. In the meantime, I’ve gone back to using the D500 for BIF while I cast about for a smaller, lighter high-resolution mirrorless option.
Since the elusive unicorn Z8 is nowhere on the horizon, not even rumored, it may be time to look at offerings from Sony. I have a few questions for Sony shooters: What are the A7iv and A9 like for tracking BIF and other fast-moving wildlife if the A1 isn’t completely off the table, but would be a real stretch for me financially? I like what I’m learning about the A7iv, and wonder about your experiences with its AF system for BIF, its eye AF stickiness and overall user-friendliness, especially compared with the Z9 if you’ve used both. I appreciate your input!
Since the elusive unicorn Z8 is nowhere on the horizon, not even rumored, it may be time to look at offerings from Sony. I have a few questions for Sony shooters: What are the A7iv and A9 like for tracking BIF and other fast-moving wildlife if the A1 isn’t completely off the table, but would be a real stretch for me financially? I like what I’m learning about the A7iv, and wonder about your experiences with its AF system for BIF, its eye AF stickiness and overall user-friendliness, especially compared with the Z9 if you’ve used both. I appreciate your input!