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 p.10 #8 · Official Nikon Z6 image & resource hub thread | |
la puffin wrote:
I said earlier, I'm not expecting D5 and E lens performance, but I guess my perspective is influenced by my other gear.
On the plus side, as I mentioned, the high ISO performance is fantastic. I think the sensor itself produces beautiful images. That's the one thing I like about the D750, and I think this is better.
On the other hand, I'm not happy with the initial focus. It does better with close objects, but its more of a "swooop" vs the "ft" I'm used to with the D5 and 24-70/2.8E FL. It seems like I have to work to get targets really sharp vs "sharp enough". I've deleted lots of shots that aren't tack sharp. It's really hard to compare images shot from others because I don't know about the image compression used, what compression happens upon uploading, etc... I'm used to seeing eyelashes and eyebrow hairs clearly defined. I've gotten some of those, but a lot lower percentage than what I'm used to. This is also of taking snapshots of my bf on vacation vs MLB pitchers, NFL receivers and RBs - the former should be a lot easier than the latter.
I'm not going to try tracking images - that's beyond what I expect with a $2K body. I do expect a lock and hold in AF-C and there's some looseness involved in there with the Z6. I had to adjust -2 on the 24-70/4 S, so that's been accounted for. As I mentioned, I've switched to AF-C Single vs Dynamic because the helper points too often pick up focus vs what I want with the primary. This is the opposite of the D5 in D9. In all fairness, that single AF square is huge, much bigger than the AF point it truly represents. I haven't tested to see where the true AF point is in Single Point a la Steve Perry's AF point test. I'm on vacation and will do that when I get back home.
I think this is a great "all rounder" camera for most people. If I was in the market for a general camera, this would be it. I don't find the AF to be snappy and as precise as what I expected - to be fair, the D500 and D850 don't match the $6500 D5 either. I wasn't tweaked on the D850, but I think that may be a lot closer to what I expect vs the Z6 (just hate the bulk and weight for a third body to carry running around sidelines and fields). Once again, my perspective is skewed by using Nikon's best day in and day out, but I still expected more. I don't mean to step on anyone's shoes or makes judgments about what others consider to be acceptable vs what I do. These are my impressions and other people's are just as valid. Subjectivity is the key here and I'm OK with not being able to shoot a frame without a ball in it (I'm strictly a sports photographer), and I can't shoot a landscape to save my life.
It's kind of like comparing the 200-500/5.6 vs the 400/2.8E FL. Yes, one is $1500 and a 200-500 zoom - that's very valuable to many, if not most. On the other hand, the 400 performs in a way that's way beyond the 200-500 and some people are willing to pay for that, even given the "disadvantages" (such as a 300mm range zoom and $9500 price difference).
I think for most people, this is an awesome camera and most people will be very happy with it.
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I agree completely with your assessment.. I shoot wildlife, not sports... but our needs are similar. I will not be reaching for the Z6 when rapid and erratic movements are likely. I will use my D500 (dx) or D4 (fx) for birds in flight and wildlife subjects where the motion is unpredictable (whales, dolphins, predator - prey interactions). On the flip side, the Z6 is perfect for wildlife landscapes where light is variable and subjects are slower and more easily tracked. I like the fact that focus is on the sensor, especially when photographing distant subjects.
Fingers are crossed for a firmware update that might improve acquisition time, or offer a tighter AF grouping in dynamic mode.
Finally, I am going to be adding some video to my wildlife work... I think that this camera will be perfect for this application.
regards,
bruce
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. Now, that *IS* definitely marketing! Others may call it spin. 
