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 p.25 #13 · Alt forum Nikon Z resource, discussion and image thread | |
zhangyue wrote:
After another field trip. A few things I want to update.
First, about operation with glove. The last time I was at Yosemite, I wear very thin ones like those golf glove. I feel it is adequate. This time, I wear a little thicker one with fleece during cold morning. I have to take them off for some operation. In this regards, D850 is still better IMO. However, if you only want some basic setting such as format change (through FN2), AF change (through FN1) or display change for level, histogram etc.... you will be just fine. Z7 still feel better than A7x I had in this regard.
2nd, use silent shutter will improve shutter count for battery. I unscientifically estimated it will get at least 20% more images. If you maximize LCD brightness under sun and use the Z7 to go through images and delete unwanted images or do a lot of chimp, the battery life will be significantly shorter. That high quality LCD (I'd say the same with EVF) is very power hungry. However, I will say Z7 is very good for image review at hotel without a laptop, fast with nice viewing quality. I do that every night at hotel and recharge the battery when sleep before next sunrise. I always have two full battery before a new day shooting just in case.
3rd, About AF, for AF-S, this is the best AFS performance I ever have, bar none, super fast and accurate. For AF-C, with only native lens I have (24-70) and a few Native F glasses, I'd say it is not at the level of D700 even, not to say D810/D750 or even D850. It can do video AF beautifully, but with still AFC image, I feel there might be a latency between AF lock and image taken under challenge condition (such as close distance toward you movement). At least it feels that way.
Most AF system rely on prediction in algorithm , even Nikon's best DSLR do that. Given their SLR PDAF performance is leading in industry, I'd say Nikon certainly know how to do it correctly, maybe there is some challenge to put their existing tech on image sensor, or due to processor limitation. Or Z's AF engine was not fully ready at the time of introduction that upon firmware update. Or Nikon purposely crimp it to not undercut their DSLR sale. No matter what reason, I do think Nikon can potentially improve this through firmware update because big potion of modern day AF performance is software based. Is this an issue for me? Not at all. I'd love to have it but I am totally fine with it as is.
I just ordered 300PF. It was out of stock everywhere before my trip and now finally in stock. I can imagine this will be a lovely setup for bird non BIF case during travelling. (I am sure It is also capable do BIF under lots of case.) Another reason I prefer Z7. Just for reaching, it worths the prime to me already. Depend on how much I like the experience, I might just add 500PF as well once its in stock What a nice system.
Grand Canyon
24-70S
One Sunset
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4903/32184048348_542474cd6f_h.jpg
A few Sunrise
With 70-200f4 and 24-70S
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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4827/32160039748_b4468e5cdf_h.jpg
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https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4822/45120429195_4ba105e629_h.jpg
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I liked all the pictures you posted before, but these ones are really outstanding, I do love them!
I must say, BTW, that I've resisted the temptation of a Z7... buying one! I've done just the typical boring test shots with the 24-70, but everything seems promising. I'm eagerly waiting for my Leica M adapter to come from China!
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It is shots like this that re instill my love for photography.
