Calson
Well-known member
A key reason I bought a Z9 instead of the Sony A1 was the ability to use the EN-EL18 batteries. That has not changed with the Z8 that uses the smaller batteries in the camera an in the grip. With my D850 cameras the battery grip could be used with the EN-EL18 batteries and I could go for two full days of shooting without changing (and having to recharge) my batteries. With video the battery life is much shorter and unless I want to carry around some power banks the Z9 with its EN-EL18 batteries is still my preference.
I usually have two cameras in use with a prime lens attached to one and a zoom lens attached to the other. Having two identical cameras means I can work faster. It was a big deal for me to have two D850 cameras and not deal with the inconsistent button layouts of the various Nikon cameras with their product managers clueless about its importance for shooters. It resulted in my abandoning underwater photography as each new Nikon camera required spending $3,000 on a new housing to accommodate the changes.
I usually have two cameras in use with a prime lens attached to one and a zoom lens attached to the other. Having two identical cameras means I can work faster. It was a big deal for me to have two D850 cameras and not deal with the inconsistent button layouts of the various Nikon cameras with their product managers clueless about its importance for shooters. It resulted in my abandoning underwater photography as each new Nikon camera required spending $3,000 on a new housing to accommodate the changes.