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SW update for the Z9? There isn't anything the Z8 can do that the Z9 can't. The only thing different SW wise is the added a separate airplane subject trashing option which is silly at the vehicle tracking did airplanes without issue.
That would fall under “ I will not be buying a Z8”.. the reason for this decision may vary so much, that’s why it’s excluded.
That would fall under “ I will not be buying a Z8”.. the reason for this decision may vary so much, that’s why it’s excluded.
From what I heard, it has low light focusing (red mode) for shooting stars, as well as skin softening (which I don’t think is in the Z9 at the moment).. not to mention the “picking up face even when far away and quite small”..
ThanksHaving last month bought another camera (no name mentioned here but blame Andy Miller) , I mentioned my Z6 is getting on over 4 yrs, and my gorgeous beautiful wife says, why don’t you get the Z8. Order is in!
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for responsiveness -- I just hope they are busy with something SPECIAL.
Yep, lolOr possibly another even more famous brand (well in space flight in the 1960s) that I am annoyed with currently -- luv the sensor but bunch of
seems like a reasonable way to go. i toyed with the idea of keeping my z6ii, but i think i'm going to sell it. i think i'm just done with the old af system, even if i do like the size and resolution of the z6ii. maybe i'll pick up a small format body in the future if they offer something similar to the z6ii with the updated af.
we are facing similar question. I have a Z 7ii as backup and my wife only shots Z 6ii (Z 9 is too big for her). If she opts for the Z 8, then what do I sell? Thinking of converting Z 6 to IR, keeping a Z 6 for remote camera on the ground work, sell Z 6 and keep the Z 7 as a small walk around camera (just in case)
Yeah…I'm contemplating selling my Z7II as well…it's either that or keep it as a walk around body…so it will come down to an in the hands calculation and decide what to do…I don't really need the money back although it's certainly nice to have…but OTOH if the Z8 works fine as a walk around body which I think it likely will then the Z7II just won't get used so I might as well get the money and spend it on something I will use…gimbal head maybe or another lens or whatever seems worthy.
Having a Z7II and then adding a Z9…I can tell you that at least for me it wasn't all the behind the viewfinder that was the problem. Sure…there's still a lot of that going on but the AF speed and accuracy and hunting on the Z7II at least was definitely a big part of the problem for me…still birds and wildlife were fine and I could get a couple of frames in focus at launch off the perch but the slower FPS and AF speed combined with the viewfinder blackout to make panning hard put me into the 'most of the frames were out of focus or clipped wings. The Z9…which is expected since it's more expensive, newer, better, and all that…latches on and stays latched on much better. I still have the clipped wings issues a lot albeit it not as much as with the blackout…but if the bird is in the frame the AF grabs pretty good. I stayed with the D7500 when the Z6 and Z7 were introduced and switched to the Z7II since I thought the dual processors would really improve AF a lot…but although there was some it was still not very good for action. Still creatures and landscapes and waterfalls all fine…but action wasn't so good. So I got the Z9…but when I did I knew it wasn't really what I wanted, the Z8 is that body. I'll keep both the Z8 and Z9 for now and if the Z8 becomes the walking around body over the slightly lighter (8 ounces) Z7II then it will go as well because I don't need 3 bodies.
I’m jealous, Grays say I’m not in their first delivery.
On the plus side Becky didn’t quote the three months you were given as an estimate for batch 2 during the livestream on Friday. She seemed more positive than that but didn’t quote a timeframe. Maybe you’ll get one soon…I’m jealous, Grays say I’m not in their first delivery.
If I did not have a 24-120 already, I would be very tempted. 24-120 is a great lensAnyone planning on the Z8 + 24-120 S bundle? I plan to place an order eventually after we get settled from a move. Currently using a D750 with nice G lenses and 500 PF. Very happy with my current setup but excited to add some new technology for fun and more keepers. Will likely add the 100-400 S lens as well. Voted ”on the fence” since that was the closest option. Price seems fair. Will keep my current camera and lenses.
I would only go for a bundle if it has a financial advantage. Otherwise i rather get it separately and get the original lens black package (rather than the white box you get when bought as bundle) to facilitate selling the lens, should you decide to do so.Anyone planning on the Z8 + 24-120 S bundle? I plan to place an order eventually after we get settled from a move. Currently using a D750 with nice G lenses and 500 PF. Very happy with my current setup but excited to add some new technology for fun and more keepers. Will likely add the 100-400 S lens as well. Voted ”on the fence” since that was the closest option. Price seems fair. Will keep my current camera and lenses.
