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But I could wait for a camera that I’d be happier with I’m in no rush to chop and changeFrom what you are describing you'd be much happier with that camera than all your current cameras put together.
But I could wait for a camera that I’d be happier with I’m in no rush to chop and changeFrom what you are describing you'd be much happier with that camera than all your current cameras put together.
But I could wait for a camera that I’d be happier with I’m in no rush to chop and change
Which would cost quite a bit then cost quite a bit again. There’s not much wrong with what I have now, not enough to make me want to swap to something that’s not quite what I want for a lot of moneyYou could always swap to it if such a camera comes into existence. In the meantime you can enjoy using what you really want now.
Tbh you’d normally use manual focus for macro so AF speed isn’t really an issue imo.Question Guys,
With people saying that the z6 autofocus isn’t quite up to that of the Sony a73, would the z6 focusing be okay for Macro Work. I want to purchase the r1c1 that’s in the classifieds but would need a Nikon body and lens to use it with... was thinking either The z6 or D500.
Question Guys,
With people saying that the z6 autofocus isn’t quite up to that of the Sony a73, would the z6 focusing be okay for Macro Work. I want to purchase the r1c1 that’s in the classifieds but would need a Nikon body and lens to use it with... was thinking either The z6 or D500.
either would be fine.
most macro work is MF anyway.
Just check z6 works with r1c1 and su800.
it seems to me those moaning about auto focusing v. sony are referring to the speed.
pinpoint AF is the most accurate on the Z’s but a little slower.
D500 is lightning fast to AF.
Nikon themselves don’t supply any memory card. The cheapest I found was E-Infinity. CF Express is an alternative under the latest firmware, but the cards are scarce at the moment and probably more expensive.The Z6 takes XQD cards. Can any other be used? Does it come with an XQD card? Where is the cheapest place to buy XQD cards?
Nikon's pinpoint is CDAF only toopinpoint AF is equally accurate on all systems that use the hybrid system, whether that's nikon or sony or fuji or olympus. And most accurate would be pure CDAF like panasonic.
CFexpress are crazy expensive as they're all super fast. Also I think the Z's are only compatible with Sony CFExpress at present officially, although some folk have tried others and got them to work (some brand I've never heard of).Nikon themselves don’t supply any memory card. The cheapest I found was E-Infinity. CF Express is an alternative under the latest firmware, but the cards are scarce at the moment and probably more expensive.
Nikon's pinpoint is CDAF only too
Nope, pinpoint CDAF all others hybridI was pretty sure it worked like Sony/Fuji etc where the last confirmation is CDAF but the initial hunting was PDAF i.e. a hybrid.
I was pretty sure it worked like Sony/Fuji etc where the last confirmation is CDAF but the initial hunting was PDAF i.e. a hybrid.
Forgot to say that info was direct from a Nikon technician when I was ‘talking’ to themNope, pinpoint CDAF all others hybrid
Forgot to say that info was direct from a Nikon technician when I was ‘talking’ to them
Yeah that’s exactly whyJuts dived into the menus, ok so pin-point AF is actually not the same as single point AF which is what I was confusing it. Says its slower but doesn't say why (could be as you mention because of CDAF)
Just been having another look at the updated Z lens lineup for 2020/21, the 50mm f1.2 is crazy big
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/01/08/...s-available-now-12-more-to-come-by-2021.aspx/
I know there's a demand for ultra-narrow DoF lenses (there must be else they wouldn't make them) but I do wish that they would also make more "normal" lenses for us poor pensioners with a Jack Russell to support in disposable fluffy toys.Just been having another look at the updated Z lens lineup for 2020/21, the 50mm f1.2 is crazy big
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/01/08/...s-available-now-12-more-to-come-by-2021.aspx/
Question Guys,
With people saying that the z6 autofocus isn’t quite up to that of the Sony a73, would the z6 focusing be okay for Macro Work. I want to purchase the r1c1 that’s in the classifieds but would need a Nikon body and lens to use it with... was thinking either The z6 or D500.
I know there's a demand for ultra-narrow DoF lenses (there must be else they wouldn't make them) but I do wish that they would also make more "normal" lenses for us poor pensioners with a Jack Russell to support in disposable fluffy toys.
I know there's a demand for ultra-narrow DoF lenses (there must be else they wouldn't make them) but I do wish that they would also make more "normal" lenses for us poor pensioners with a Jack Russell to support in disposable fluffy toys.
Maybe not in reality, but there seems to be a lot of "talk" in some forums, not necessarily this, of "needing" to make complete isolation of a microscopic part of a subject. It's almost as if it is a fashion. For me, the f4 of the 2 mainstream zooms (14-30 and 24-70) is adequate. I always (usually) want to keep some affiliation between the subject and its background.I not sure there is, not as big a market as there is for a substantially cheaper 1.4. I wonder how many 1.2s Canon has sold.
Maybe not in reality, but there seems to be a lot of "talk" in some forums, not necessarily this, of "needing" to make complete isolation of a microscopic part of a subject. It's almost as if it is a fashion. For me, the f4 of the 2 mainstream zooms (14-30 and 24-70) is adequate. I always (usually) want to keep some affiliation between the subject and its background.
No, but I didn't expect it to be that big either. Look at the size of the Canon 50mm f1.2L, it's tiny in comparison. The Canon 50mm f1.2R is a bit of a beast too but it still looks quite a bit smaller than the Nikon version, from the pics at least. Bit odd that a number of mirrorless primes are considerably bigger than the DSLR counterpart. I know they're supposedly superior in terms of sharpness etc but the 'compact' nature of mirrorless was/is most beneficial with primes, but with these big daddies DSLR could actually work out smallerDid you expect it to be tiny? No doubt it'll cost big also.
No, but I didn't expect it to be that big either. Look at the size of the Canon 50mm f1.2L, it's tiny in comparison. The Canon 50mm f1.2R is a bit of a beast too but it still looks quite a bit smaller than the Nikon version, from the pics at least. Bit odd that a number of mirrorless primes are considerably bigger than the DSLR counterpart. I know they're supposedly superior in terms of sharpness etc but the 'compact' nature of mirrorless was/is most beneficial with primes, but with these big daddies DSLR could actually work out smaller
Just been having another look at the updated Z lens lineup for 2020/21, the 50mm f1.2 is crazy big
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/01/08/...s-available-now-12-more-to-come-by-2021.aspx/
That lens certainly piques my interest.Just been having another look at the updated Z lens lineup for 2020/21, the 50mm f1.2 is crazy big
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/01/08/...s-available-now-12-more-to-come-by-2021.aspx/
I would suggest that Nikon has done just that i.e concentrate on ubiquitous 1.8’s so far so I’d welcome something a bit exotic. That said they the 1.8’s are far from cheap!I know there's a demand for ultra-narrow DoF lenses (there must be else they wouldn't make them) but I do wish that they would also make more "normal" lenses for us poor pensioners with a Jack Russell to support in disposable fluffy toys.
For “normal” read “cheap”.I would suggest that Nikon has done just that i.e concentrate on ubiquitous 1.8’s so far so I’d welcome something a bit exotic. That said they the 1.8’s are far from cheap!
Don't get me wrong - there are times when it would be useful even for me to have a shallower DoF. I fact, I've just been out with my 14-30 for a bit of specific urban where it would have been handy to have isolated the background more. I could have walked home for my 20mm f1.8, but I needed the 14mm due to the narrowness of the streets round here. But at the end of the day it's down to cost (and weight).I suspect it's easier to make a larger piece of glass with the required accuracy than it is a small piece. My Sony (basically a Minolta rebadged) A mount 50 f1.4 s tiny too, but wide open performance would have it laughted out of court by current standards. Everyone 'wants' super crisp & clean lenses, and even a modest bit of CA or coma is being given a hard time.
FWIW I LOVE the current gen of f1.4s, and find the shallow DoF useful in landscape & urban too.
Lets hope Nikon have a camera worthy of the 200-600mm by the time it is released. It's all well and good having a wildlife/airshow lens such as this but it needs AF/tracking/FPS to make it worthwhile purchase. This lens has got me interested though.
Without intension of brand bashing, don't you use Pentax K1 at the moment? AF tracking isn't exactly considered one of its strongest points tbh. The current Z6/7 might suffice in comparison to it.
Which is why I also use a Nikon D500 along with a Sigma 150-600mm sport (just sold yesterday) and a Sigma 500mm F/4 Sport.
how's the sigma 500mm f4 sport? have you used any other native teleprimes? and how does it compare in terms of AF speed?
Not used Nikon primes, had a Canon 7D along with a MKI 300mm f/2.8 IS and the Sigma is as quick on the Nikon but how much of that is down to the D500 is anyones guess. The 500mm is nice and sharp wide open though.
Long Tailed Tit by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
Not used Nikon primes, had a Canon 7D along with a MKI 300mm f/2.8 IS and the Sigma is as quick on the Nikon but how much of that is down to the D500 is anyones guess. The 500mm is nice and sharp wide open though.
Long Tailed Tit by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
One question....have you experienced any issues with tracking? Some people have reported that when you use AF-C and focus on even a static subject (like a tree) that every other shot is slightly out of focus...
I totally agree! Thought the lack of a Mirror would enable them to design lenses far smaller than some they're producingJust been having another look at the updated Z lens lineup for 2020/21, the 50mm f1.2 is crazy big
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/01/08/...s-available-now-12-more-to-come-by-2021.aspx/