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spookygonk posted:Great fun. you suck at intervention. order placed. BTW. OG 1999 coolpix 950 or the P950 modern one?
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frumpykvetchbot posted:BTW. OG 1999 coolpix 950 or the P950 modern one?  Did pick up a higher spec CP990 later on (for pennies when technology had moved on), but that's not as sensitive as the CP950. Was originally looking for a Minolta Dimage 7 for digital IR, but second hand prices were ridiculous in the early 2000's even when it had been superceded by two newer models. Then a 'boxed as new' CP950 turned up. Only 2.1mp, but great fun (still in a box somewhere).  When I get my health and finances sorted out I'll get a new Nikon DSLR converted by LifePixel.
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Two new Z lenses from Nikon: 70-180mm F2.8 and 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VRdpreview posted:The Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 dpreview posted:Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR So the replacement for the F 200-500 5.6E has arrived: It got a little lighter, a little longer, picked up some extra range, and the zoom mechanism is all internal so no more dust pumping. Looks like it also picked up the short zoom ring throw from the Z 100-400 which is nice. dpreview posted:The Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR will be available in August at a price of $1699 and the Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 will be available from mid-July for $1249.
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Yeah the new consumer super zoom is pretty bang on excellent from the previews. Real nice.
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Woah, that 180-600 will be very popular.
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If it's as good as the Sony 200-600 then the Nikon would be an easy buy. Unfortunately where I am all of the Nikon Z stuff is ~33% more expensive than the Sony equivalents
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Recall for some Z8s because of a "rare" scenario where a lens cannot be locked into place during mounting: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-advisories/technical-service-advisory-for-users-of-the-nikon-z-8-cameras.html Nikon posted:Technical Service Advisory for users of the Nikon Z 8 Cameras Mine's on the poo poo list, welp 
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I don’t pay attention to other camera companies as much. Do they have as many recalls as Nikon? Seems like they have a fair amount.
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Fabulousity posted:Recall for some Z8s because of a "rare" scenario where a lens cannot be locked into place during mounting: Me too 
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I bought the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DI VC USD AF Lens for Nikon F Mount to be used with my FTZ II adaptor on my Nikon Z5. When I connect everything, the camera automatically switches to manual. It looks like I'll need to buy an adaptor from Tamron to load new firmware on the lens to be able to use it. is that correct?
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I have the same issue with a 24-70 f2.8 G2, only it errors out... So yes, you need to get it updated. Some camera shops can do it for a nominal fee, as well.
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Well that’s dumb, for this specific lens you need to mail it in to get the firmware update. https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/firmware/a011/nikon_f/
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More Z8 doom and gloom: Some people are reporting the camera strap anchors are failing. https://petapixel.com/2023/07/17/several-nikon-z8-owners-are-reporting-broken-or-loose-strap-lugs/ Petapixel posted:Photographer Bart Ros explains in a private Nikon Z8 Facebook group that they were shooting an event in early July with their Nikon Z8 camera, alongside Peak Design’s popular anchors and strap.
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quote:Hi huhu, Sweet  I leave for Alaska next week and I can't find a decent lens to substitute and get in time. And the new Nikon lens doesn't release until I'm on the road. Ahhhhhh. huhu fucked around with this message at 18:44 on Jul 20, 2023 |
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Fabulousity posted:More Z8 doom and gloom: Some people are reporting the camera strap anchors are failing. The strangest thing about this to me are all the Nikon fanboys online wondering why people would ever use a camera strap. Are we not supposed to be doing that? I assume that’s what it’s there for.
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All of my straps go to the tripod lug. Not saying the straps shouldn’t hold up the camera obviously but for heavy stuff I find it much nicer.
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Brrrmph posted:The strangest thing about this to me are all the Nikon fanboys online wondering why people would ever use a camera strap. Are we not supposed to be doing that? I assume that’s what it’s there for. I ALWAYS use a strap. That’s why the lugs etc are there!
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I want to get an L-bracket and wrist strap for my Z7II, I guess it's time to shell out some more money to feed the GAS monster  My tripod is also a 15 year old alu piece of poo poo, that's going to cost a bit to upgrade, must have a proper ball head with a quick release that works with the L-bracket. RIP wallet?
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huhu posted:Sweet I’m now the proud owner of the Nikon Z 100-400.
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huhu posted:I’m now the proud owner of the Nikon Z 100-400. I was going to recommend this, or a 70-300 AF-P + FTZ
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And there's the strap lug recall: https://www.dpreview.com/news/2188257634/nikon-acknowledges-z8-strap-lug-failures-and-offers-repair quote:Nikon has acknowledged the stories of Z8 strap lug failure and said it will repair units in the affected serial number range. Nikon Rumors reports a Z6/Z7 III isn't pending but instead a Zf is being cooked up using a new sensor. Can't find it now but there was also a newer rumor that the Zf would have Nikon's first pixel shifting implementation.
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Seems sensible. They have limited manufacturing capability so probably better pushing those holding out for a Z6/7 iii up to a Z8. Meanwhile a Zf would be more niche and not take much at all away from Z8 sales. (Still annoyed no D7xxx/D500 replacement though)
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Is this ZF sensor maybe just another tweak of the D750/Z5 sensor?
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I gotta say, I’m intrigued. I’m a sucker for retro bodies with dials and knobs that don’t necessarily make the shooting experience any better.
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Fabulousity posted:Nikon Rumors reports a Z6/Z7 III isn't pending but instead a Zf is being cooked up using a new sensor. Can't find it now but there was also a newer rumor that the Zf would have Nikon's first pixel shifting implementation.
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I'd be the coolest looking motherfucker shooting concerts with one of thems god drat
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is it gonna be like three grand or something e. wait this is the crop frame right? the Zfc is like $1100 and the Z38 is $800 or so? So it should be in a similar price point? Leperflesh fucked around with this message at 19:27 on Aug 10, 2023 |
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Leperflesh posted:e. wait this is the crop frame right? the Zfc is like $1100 and the Z38 is $800 or so? So it should be in a similar price point?
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Leperflesh posted:is it gonna be like three grand or something Full frame, somewhere around a 25 MP sensor that isn't shared with the Z6, and supposedly around $2000 for body only. No new lenses will be released along side it but a kit with the Z 40mm f/2 SE is expected. This all via NikonRumors so who really knows, but they did get the details about the Z8 and Z 180-600mm pretty close to reality before they dropped.
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Oh so Zfc is c=crop frame so the Zf (no c) is full frame OK I get it although it's bizarre that a Zfc exists way ahead of the Zf, isn't it? I'm constantly forgetting all the arcane alphabet soup of Nikons, even the poo poo my own camera is and isn't compatible with, it's just too much.
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Fabulousity posted:Full frame, somewhere around a 25 MP sensor that isn't shared with the Z6, and supposedly around $2000 for body only. No new lenses will be released along side it but a kit with the Z 40mm f/2 SE is expected. 
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Leperflesh posted:Oh so Zfc is c=crop frame so the Zf (no c) is full frame OK I get it I think the Zfc is just a Z50 in a different body? Apparently the retro thing makes enough money for Nikon to return to the well once in a while. The Zf is getting a new sensor and pixel shifting so it's more than a Z6 body swap. Supposedly the body won't have a full on grip but a grip-ish nub like the Df. I've never held a Zfc but it seems like the total lack of a grip would make it ergonomically unpleasant to use with anything bigger than a small prime lens.
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The Zfc is more or less a Z50 refresh with "old styling". I'm not sure a Zf is what's really needed - the Z6II and Z7II are aging and the competition has better/newer cameras out already, but a new sensor sounds interesting.
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I’ll day 1 buy a Zf as my dick around camera. I have a Zfc and it’s fun, but lack of ibis makes using it with little pancake primes that also don’t have VR a pain in the rear end. It’s perfect as well, because 24mp is ‘fine’ when I’m out and about, but if I’m on holiday and can pixel shift that landscape shot up to 48mp or whatever that’s a rad compromise.
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I tried a Zfc expecting to like it but after my Fuji film ZE3 it felt like crap.
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I want to spend a few hundred bucks on a "normal" lens for the D500 so I can try more subjects that aren't small and far away. Been looking at the 17-55mm 2.8 and 16-80mm 2.8-4 VR DX zooms, is it dumb to spend that much on crop format lenses? The only half-decent lenses I have so far are the 35mm f/1.8 DX and a Tamron 150-600 G2. FBS fucked around with this message at 03:32 on Aug 18, 2023 |
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If you’re going to use it a lot, I think it’s good to invest in a lens like that. Though you may not be able to get what you paid for it if you want to sell it in six months, as the F mount glass is dropping in price pretty quick. You could also check to see what Tamron and Sigma have to offer. These are under $200 and have good reviews. https://www.mpb.com/en-us/product/sigma-17-50mm-f-2-8-ex-dc-os-hsm-nikon-fit
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This looks cool. I’m still curious about the guts. https://twitter.com/nikonrumors/status/1692391861439082642 Edit: how do I embed tweets these days? Brrrmph fucked around with this message at 06:49 on Aug 18, 2023 |
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