Nikon Z* mirrorless

the black fox said:
skylark high above Flamborough cliffs
having a lark by jeff cohen, on Flickr
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Fine picture, Jeff.
Never seen one of those before.

Almost as colourful as the African Bee Eaters that I never managed to get a sharp image in flight image of, when I lived in Spain. They fly around at high speed and seldom settle, but occasionally will rest on a telephone line.
 
jknights said:
Fine picture, Jeff.
Never seen one of those before.

Almost as colourful as the African Bee Eaters that I never managed to get a sharp image in flight image of, when I lived in Spain. They fly around at high speed and seldom settle, but occasionally will rest on a telephone line.
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Got lots of shots of skylarks on terra firma feeding or food hunting , but in flight shots have eluded me ., this is one shot from a circa 30 shot burst
 
russellsnr said:
OK, just back from a week on Mull and finding the 180-600mm quite heavy so I need an alternative and just asking anyone who uses the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S thoughts on this lens, yes there are many on YouTube from people who get paid from viewings so really looking for real world users, also any better options to go along side the 400mm f/4.5, not wanting a prime as like the zoom option for one lens, also have the 1.4 adapter. Thank you, Russ.
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I have the 100-400 and have used it a lot - with and without the 1.4TC. I use it primarily for dragonflies (in flight and perched)/butterflies etc- on Z9 and now Z8. I like it a lot. Main reason I would take it out instead of the 600pf is its close focus ability. If you are going to use it with TC at the long end all the time and don’t need closer focus - or zoom - think about the 600pf?? (more £s though!)
 
Does anyone shoot with a Z8 and a Z6iii? I have a Z8 (prev had Z9 before the Z8 came out - but opted for the lighter Z8 as getting old and only 5’ ) and love it. Going on a trip to Africa later this year and was going to rent a second body but have decided to buy one second hand.
Do the 2 complement each other well? I am starting to shoot a lot more video but obviously couldn’t use one for vid and one for stills as it would depend what lens was on the camera at the time? Any major pros or cons I should think about? Thanks
 
Satsuma said:
Does anyone shoot with a Z8 and a Z6iii? I have a Z8 (prev had Z9 before the Z8 came out - but opted for the lighter Z8 as getting old and only 5’ ) and love it. Going on a trip to Africa later this year and was going to rent a second body but have decided to buy one second hand.
Do the 2 complement each other well? I am starting to shoot a lot more video but obviously couldn’t use one for vid and one for stills as it would depend what lens was on the camera at the time? Any major pros or cons I should think about? Thanks
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It’s always a good idea to try before you buy. Everyone’s different. Personally, I was not fond of it - though it performed as intended. As you’re heading off to Africa, this article I wrote for Nikon Rumors a while ago may be of interest, as it was during my Kenya visit that I tried the Z6 III.
 
dragonfly said:
It’s always a good idea to try before you buy. Everyone’s different. Personally, I was not fond of it - though it performed as intended. As you’re heading off to Africa, this article I wrote for Nikon Rumors a while ago may be of interest, as it was during my Kenya visit that I tried the Z6 III.
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Thank you for replying….. especially as I now realise who you are …. your images are awesome. I love the images that you are able to ‘see’ and capture. Maybe you’ll see me on one of your trips one day - not this year, mind - going back to Zim where I grew up and using the opportunity to go back to Hwange after 30yrs.
Was it perhaps the lens that you used it with compared to the 600 f4 or ….(my concern) - the Z9 difference in function/form… presumably it was prior to the 6iii’s firmware update?
Might try to rent one for a weekend….. expensive but worth it, probably.
 
I’m using a Z8 and have recently acquired a 80-400G , it’s a fair bit cheaper used than the Z100-400 and I’m finding the AF is really fast locking on as fast as the 180-600z
 
Satsuma said:
I hope that you really get to love the z8! x (Unless of course the ‘best customer’ comment means that you already have 4 at home and this is a spare for the spare )
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This is my first z8. Have been mulling over getting one for ages. First impressions are very good. Fantastic build quality. The grip feels perfect in the hand. Now on the hunt for cf express cards.
 
Love mine jonathon , so many options in useability.
Good luck finding a CF card well worth it though
PS there’s a bargain 1 tb one in the for sale section
 
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Your problem is the price now of cards, I bought a
addicknchips said:
This is my first z8. Have been mulling over getting one for ages. First impressions are very good. Fantastic build quality. The grip feels perfect in the hand. Now on the hunt for cf express cards.
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Problem now is the price of cards, Purchased a Lexar silver 256GB card in August 2025 from the Amazon for £90 the same card now £139 same store. Used two in my Z8 with no problems to date (fingers crossed now I've said that). Russ.
 
Anyone using a Z5ii or Z50ii at airshows
If so how do they cope , I seem to be struggling with my dslr s with the weight & holding them steady , not sure which id go lens wise either
 
nice little rarity today for north Wales a Scarlett tiger moth , at rest on a rock in a stream nr colwyn bay
rehydration time by jeff cohen, on Flickr
 
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