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 p.11 #9 · "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 The 10 main differences" | |
ChrisMak wrote:
Sorry if it comes across like that, awfully mad...
I am not, I am more than fine with the D500 for the years to come.
But that does not take away from the fact that yes, I really do regret Nikon's approach to perhaps the only interesting and capable action body in the Z system for quite a long time to come. And it isn't the integrated grip as such, it is the over specced video and battery life needed for it, and the hefty weight and size that has resulted in. I could have lived with Canon R3 weight, and jϊst that bit less supersize.
And setting my own regrets aside, I think it would have been better for Nikon users if Nikon had first made a more general, universal flagship camera given the situation where Z cameras now are.
I don't believe for one second in the "trickle down" effect of the Z9 on a short term basis.
The Z9 launch has made me for one, aware that I don't want to be swept away by the vibes and join the rush into using a D6 type of camera, that as a dslr user I would not ever have considered for one moment.
Given the enormous amount of pre orders, I think Nikon has hit a home run.
Does it make Nikon more attractive to me? No, I will use what Nikon gear I have and steer towards changing to the Sony A1 probably.
To me, D6 like bodies are extra terrestrial really. And let's be honest, Sony simply deserves some praise for their ingenious A1. As soon as I were to switch to the A1 for birding and wildlife, I could seamlessly use my Loxia 25 and 35mm f1.4GM on it!
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Chris, as you might have noticed you and I often have similar but slightly different takes for our own needs. Personally, I going to, as much as it pains me, likely get the Sony 200-600 to pair with my A9. It isn't the system that I really want, but it will hold me over until mid 2023 when I think decisions will become more clear. I will likely stay with Sony if they build a 400mm or 500mm prime that is slower and more moderately priced and hopefully PF or DO, but Sony also needs to be competitive on price with the camera. Sony has won some of my affection recently for coming out with what looks to be a very nice revision of their 70-200 f/2.8 GM. If I can't get a used A1 for around $4,000 or perhaps an A9 III with more megapixels for that cost then I won't be interested.
Nikon already has lenses I am interested in especially the Nikon 500 f/5.6 PF. They also put a 400 PF on their roadmap and it should be developed or at least announced by then. I might also get an F-mount 200-400 f/4, which you can pick up used for under $2,000. Nikon, however, still needs to build a camera I want. The Z9 shows me they can do it, but will they do it and if they do when? I would like a camera with the Z9 sensor, but it can have some limitations. A smaller buffer is fine with me. One of the cards can be SD. It can have quite a bit less video capability. It doesn't need the LCD that flips both ways. For me it doesn't need as many customizable buttons, but it does need to be $4,500 or less. I would think if they can make the Z9 for $5,500 then by then they ought to be able to make such a camera for $4,500. If they don't make that camera, then I won't be considering Nikon at that point and probably won't consider them again.
Canon has a lot of lenses that I like too. I could live with the 400 f/4 DO II, as my main long lens and they may build others. I would want a lower prices 40ish at least MP camera with a stacked sensor and very fast sensor scan speed and so far Canon hasn't done that yet. If they do and the price is in my $4,000ish range, then I will definitely consider them too.
I think it is good to have all three companies in the game, and Chris if you are going to be waiting anyway I would keep an open mind (I actually know you will) and the best choice when you really do decide to jump may not be what you expect. It might be Nikon or even Canon.
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