I like the 24-200 if I’m out for a walk i will take the 14-30 and the 24-200 with me with the z6 nice and lightI am finding myself using the 24-200 more and more of late. it is just so versatile. Granted a lot of the shots are not life changing, but its performing well enough to be earning me a decent crust.
That’s a big difference in size but i was waiting on a z6111 or a z8 but could not wait any longer so went for the z9Oh there is no way it'd be sent to them with that quote lol
The 400/4.5 is a lovely lens, and works well with the TC's as well but when you compare the size and weight of the fuji combo I have to the Z9 and 400mm, taking into account the autofocus of the fuji out performs the Z9 in most of the situations I've tried it in so far, it's difficult for me to not consider a switch.
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I've never tried the HE or HE* files to be honest. I've just stuck with lossless compressed but it does eat disk space lol
The 400/4.5 is a lovely lens, and works well with the TC's as well but when you compare the size and weight of the fuji combo I have to the Z9 and 400mm, taking into account the autofocus of the fuji out performs the Z9 in most of the situations I've tried it in so far, it's difficult for me to not consider a switch.
You think the X-T4 has better AF than the Z9 Pete? I’m surprised at that. I have the Z7ii and find the AF to be quite fantastic.
I also have an X100v and have considered swapping back fully to Fuji, but I must admit the focussing and image quality I’ve always found to be a little bit inferior to the Nikon.
That's not an X-T4 ( I tried one of those a while back and I agree the X-T4 AF I found lacking ) in the photo, it's an X-H2s, and I can absolutely say without any doubt the subject tracking and detection is better than the Z9 for animals and in low light.
Interesting your experience doesn't seem to match that of dpreview's who rate Z9 to be better.
"Overall it's by far the best performance we've seen from a Fujifilm camera. Eye-detection isn't quite as 'sticky' as the best Canon and Sony cameras (or Nikon's Z9) and the hit-rate isn't always up with the best pro-level cameras, but with a bit of work and the right lens, it's a highly credible performer, especially if you're willing to drop the frame rate a little."
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Fair enough, thanks for the detailed response.I can only speak based on my own experience as someone who's had a Z9 since January and an X-H2s since Friday. I'm not interested is 40fps so if the AF struggles at that I'm not bothered, but at 15fps ( which is what I shoot my Z9 at absolute max anyway ) the AF is easily keeping up with it, but the subject tracking is working far better so I'm actually getting more images in focus.
Fair enough, thanks for the detailed response.
The intention wasn't to call you out. I can't afford to buy both or try them all out, so just reading and comparing what everyone has to say.
If and when I swap I can't do it twice in quick succession
I went back through my Z9 images I've kept since getting the camera (almost a year now) and there is not a single BIF image where the camera has found/tracked the bird's head; not to mention it's eye. I also have many relatively stationary bird images where the Z9 did not find/track the bird's eye correctly.But when relying on tracking for birds I'm finding it lacking
Bit of a hit and miss lens wasn’t it generally. I tried one briefly on a Z6 and quite liked it - didn’t appear to have any major issues. I’m quite keen to pick up a 24-120 Z Mount but they’re rare to find & pricey.Anyone using the 24-120mm F4G VR on their mirrorless? I really was the new S version but the older F mount are really cheap second hand right now and going to Wales next Friday for a week and need something for general landscape.
It’s a great lens. Use it on my Z6 all the time, probably my most used lens on that camera.Anyone using the 24-120mm F4G VR on their mirrorless? I really was the new S version but the older F mount are really cheap second hand right now and going to Wales next Friday for a week and need something for general landscape.
Not had any issues with using it on Z7II on a recent trip to Budapest. I only have that lens because I have an F100 and use it as the walkabout lens on that. Looking to get the Z version for an upcoming trip to Thailand but I'm wondering if the 24-200mm would be a better option.Anyone using the 24-120mm F4G VR on their mirrorless? I really was the new S version but the older F mount are really cheap second hand right now and going to Wales next Friday for a week and need something for general landscape.
Honestly, neither... It's just that the Z9 allows me to get some pictures that I otherwise couldn't (or would be much harder to get)...e.g. 120fps w/ pre-release capture, silent shutter, etc.Question, since changing to Z systems do you find you can take photos that are more pleasing to you or is it just the experience is better? Or both?
SK yes I meant that as well under experience but I should have been clearer and maybe used the word technical as well, thanks for your inputHonestly, neither... It's just that the Z9 allows me to get some pictures that I otherwise couldn't (or would be much harder to get)...e.g. 120fps w/ pre-release capture, silent shutter, etc.
Is pre release the same as focus priority release or??? ThanksHonestly, neither... It's just that the Z9 allows me to get some pictures that I otherwise couldn't (or would be much harder to get)...e.g. 120fps w/ pre-release capture, silent shutter, etc.
It takes photos before you fully press the shutter, keeping renewing them in the buffer until you press the shutter button and stores the 1 seconds worth of images before you fully pressed the shutter. This means that you capture an image that you might not have had the reflexes or anticipation to get without the feature.Is pre release the same as focus priority release or??? Thanks
Just out of interest does the Z9 have animal eye detect? , I thought it did but was chatting to a guy at the zoo with one the other day and he said it didn’t have it
It does, but with animals it’s pretty flaky to be honest.
Not really sure what you meant but I rarely update my gear unless I feel that it's offering something extra. The Z9 was to replace my main body, the D4s (about 8 years old). I bought it for the better AF, silent shutter (a godsend), and video capability. Image wise I see little difference in what I do although the extra resolution is appreciated both for my print business and stock use. Hope that makes sense.Question, since changing to Z systems do you find you can take photos that are more pleasing to you or is it just the experience is better? Or both?
I must admit it was not so good to pick up eyes on Stags last week but birds its really good, it feels like they have focused on birds for eye detect, I have set different focus points on different buttons as I have been used to that on my DSLR's eg AF-ON is AF-C Wide with animal detect, FN3 is Spot focus, Joystick press is Group Focus, I now have front button on my 400 4.5 set to 3D tracking so have all based covered without going into menus.It does, but with animals it’s pretty flaky to be honest.
I must admit it was not so good to pick up eyes on Stags last week but birds its really good, it feels like they have focused on birds for eye detect, I have set different focus points on different buttons as I have been used to that on my DSLR's eg AF-ON is AF-C Wide with animal detect, FN3 is Spot focus, Joystick press is Group Focus, I now have front button on my 400 4.5 set to 3D tracking so have all based covered without going into menus.
The Dynamic-area modes do not have subject detection, so you do not have to disable it... but maybe that's what you meant... TBH, I think a lot of bird activity is just too small and too fast for the AI functions to work with.I've been having a lot of problems with bird detection. It seems the AI struggles unless the shape happens to be a specific silhouette or something, not really sure. I've now got my Fn1/3 buttons to recall shooting with dynamic small and no subject detection so I can bounce between the different settings.
I have it set to record the minimum .3 seconds... I definitely do not want an extra 120 images to cull through in front to f the 10 I take.and stores the 1 seconds worth of images before you fully pressed the shutter.
Yes that’s perfect explanation why it was a worthy purchaseNot really sure what you meant but I rarely update my gear unless I feel that it's offering something extra. The Z9 was to replace my main body, the D4s (about 8 years old). I bought it for the better AF, silent shutter (a godsend), and video capability. Image wise I see little difference in what I do although the extra resolution is appreciated both for my print business and stock use. Hope that makes sense.
The only subject I have issues with is birds... given enough time, and a large enough subject, the Z9 will find the face/eye (front/driver) of any subject.Hmm...interesting, sounds like Nikon might have a little more work to do on their AI subject recognition modes (excluding birds which by all accounts works well) ?
I personally have found (shooting weddings) that ISO on the Z6 and Z6ii is just a number now in effect. I feel they handle noise brilliantly. Worst case, I just run it through Topaz or DXO Prime raw for a minor cleanup.Ok, anyone used a 24-70 f4 for sports? I know I will be losing a few stops but I can always use ISO and I have never been scared of noise but how is the AF speed? My ole f lens 24-70 2.8 died at the weekend, always been planning on replacing it with the Z version but I just don’t have the cash to buy at the moment but could pick up a second hand version of the F4 for about the same as I reckon the repair will be for my ole f lens. Thoughts as always would be appreciated.