Nikon Rumors has -- well -- new rumors about the Z8. I like the smaller body, would like Sony A1-like AF if that's what it has, and am not excited about the 61MP. What do other folks think?
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agree. seems like an either orI just dont see any reason to have a Z7 and a Z8. A Z73 would be essentially the same thing as the Z8. Either the Z8 needs to be something very different than what most are expecting or there will never be a Z73.
I think Ricci commented in a recent video how 45MP is kind of a sweet spotNikon Rumors has -- well -- new rumors about the Z8. I like the smaller body, would like Sony A1-like AF if that's what it has, and am not excited about the 61MP. What do other folks think?
Im certainly not looking for more pixelsI think Ricci commented in a recent video how 45MP is kind of a sweet spot
And using your nomenclature, a Z7iiiC to go against the very successful R5 C except reskin it as Sony did with the A7s3 and FX3.Folks are free to disagree with me. I think the Nikon lineup will be / should be something like this:
Z6iii to compete with Canon's R6 series and Sony's A7 series.
Z7iii to compete with Canon's R5 series and Sony's A7R series.
Z9 to compter with Canon R3 and Sony A1. (and/or Canon R1 when / if they develop one).
I don't see room for a 3rd one in this lineup. I've been wrong before many times (just ask my wife, she will tell you how many times I'm wrong haha). I honestly don't see room for the Sony A9 moving forward nor do I see space for the Canon R3 when/if they introduce an R1 flagship. I kind of think A9 and R3 are proof of concept for the flagship models and do not see much need for them any more.
Unless, that is, the Z9 becomes the super high megapixel landscape and product photographer's dream and the Z7 series becomes the "baby Z9" folks have been talking about.
then again, Nikon is going to do what they want when they want regardless of what I or anyone here may want or think.
Jeff
I wouldn't argue with that logic.And using your nomenclature, a Z7iiiC to go against the very successful R5 C except reskin it as Sony did with the A7s3 and FX3.
Agree 100% Wes. Z9 files, even the raw HE* ones, are big enough. Quite satisfied with the 45mp files.Im certainly not looking for more pixels
I tend to agree with you here except I would offer the Z6iii needs to have something like a 33-35 MP sensor.questions.
what’s the advantage of putting the stacked sensor in a z8? z9 processor an af with z7ii guts (ie z7iii) makes sense to me. you don’t need a stacked sensor unless you’re shooting high frame-rate and then it would just be a z9. this z7iii with z9 af would be totally competitive with other brand offerings and be a great wildlife body.
so stacked sensors are the hard part. for now, every new one they make needs to be strategic.
would it make sense to do a stacked 24mp fx? maybe, but i can’t see it being the MOST strategic right now.
my bet, z6iii, z9 processor, af with z6ii guts. that would be competitive.
where would i spend my next stacked sensor? a dx sensor. d500 replacement.
those three cameras would make for a nice lineup
why? not a lot of differentiation from 45I tend to agree with you here except I would offer the Z6iii needs to have something like a 33-35 MP sensor.
I just think it will. The A7iv is 33mpx, that and the R6 seem to be the Z6 competition. I believe Nikon said they are not going to be making any more 24mpx cameras (It was discussed here a while back). It is really more of a perception thing than reality. Is 33 a lot better than 24? Maybe a little but not significant. However, in the mind of the people buying the camera is 33 better than 24? Maybe. I don't see how many "MPX" the sensor has as the differentiating factor, it is price. One comes in at $2500- $3000, and one comes in at $3800 to $4500 and the Z9 comes in a thousand more at $5500. There is the differentiation. Regarding pricing strategies, does it really cost Toyota that much more to make a Lexus? People are willing to pay premium price for the perception of premium offerings. Looking at the nuts and bolts, not as much difference as the price would suggest.why? not a lot of differentiation from 45
Its taken too long - I'll believe it when it comes...Nikon Rumors has -- well -- new rumors about the Z8. I like the smaller body, would like Sony A1-like AF if that's what it has, and am not excited about the 61MP. What do other folks think?