My first “test drive” with the Z8

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Wade Abadie

Wade Abadie

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I finally was able to take my Z8 for a proper test drive last week. This is my first mirrorless camera, and I transitioned from a D500. To say I’m impressed wouldn’t be accurate…I’m BLOWN AWAY by this camera. The AF system is stunning and has increased my keeper rate exponentially. There was a little bit of a learning curve, but really not as much as I expected.

These are just a few highlights from a two hour morning session. All were taken with my Z8 + Nikkor 500mm F/4G.


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Thank you for the kind words. I also forgot to mention that my learning curve with the Z8 was significantly shortened by @Steve's fantastic Z8/Z9 setup guide, as well as the video he put together for his recommended settings on the Z8/Z9. The information contained in both is invaluable, and got me where I wanted to be much faster than if I had to figure out everything on my own. Thank you @Steve!
 
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Wade Abadie said:
I finally was able to take my Z8 for a proper test drive last week. This is my first mirrorless camera, and I transitioned from a D500. To say I’m impressed wouldn’t be accurate…I’m BLOWN AWAY by this camera. The AF system is stunning and has increased my keeper rate exponentially. There was a little bit of a learning curve, but really not as much as I expected.

These are just a few highlights from a two hour morning session. All were taken with my Z8 + Nikkor 500mm F/4G.


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Great camera, great lens and great skills. What a wonderful result, thanks for sharing all those wonderful images.
 
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