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Archive 2021Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
p.25 #1Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
I agree with you and am glad the z9 is “normal” size. I am use to using a gripped 850 and 500. I did just sell my grilled 850 to help fund my z9. I’m hoping I don’t regret that. It did sell way faster than I had anticipated. I didn’t even have to list it. Lol.
SeattleDucks wrote:
Yesterday I was doing basic tests of the new 100-400 and 24-120 that arrived, and since I have no Z9 yet and no other Z camera (went back to the D850 this year) I got a refurb Z7 temporarily to test the lenses and make sure they were decent copies. So far it looks like both lenses are sharp into all four corners at f/8 when viewed at 100% which is good enough for my use (I’ve received lenses from Nikon and others that showed decentering even at f/11 so I have learned to test right away).
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SeattleDucks wrote:
Yesterday I was doing basic tests of the new 100-400 and 24-120 that arrived, and since I have no Z9 yet and no other Z camera (went back to the D850 this year) I got a refurb Z7 temporarily to test the lenses and make sure they were decent copies. So far it looks like both lenses are sharp into all four corners at f/8 when viewed at 100% which is good enough for my use (I’ve received lenses from Nikon and others that showed decentering even at f/11 so I have learned to test right away).
But what really...Show more →
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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duncang wrote:
You don’t have to be the biggest to be the best. But some folks think camera equipment is a popularity contest. For them I highly recommend they buy their imaging equipment from Sony. That way they can feel popular. So sad.Nah, only buy Sony if you want 50mp, 30fps raw, otherwise you can just settle for something less.
The different between the two sensor sizes is so small to be inconsequential. I won't be shooting my Z9 at 20fps. It will be set to 15fps, always RAW.
gdsf2 wrote
RoamingScott wrote
Nikon is a piddly 7% of the mirrorless market share. Nearly-irrelevant-Fuji's share is nearly twice as big! I think some people on the Nikon forum grossly overstate the popularity of the Z mount in the market. If I could walk into a local store on "release day" and get 2 just-released Z lenses, I think that bodes well for the big box retailers.The different between the two sensor sizes is so small to be inconsequential. I won't be shooting my Z9 at 20fps. It will be set to 15fps, always RAW.
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:36 AM
p.25 #3Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Just notified by Adorama that my Z 9 is shipping to me tomorrow!!
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:42 AM
p.25 #4Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enough 
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:42 AM
p.25 #5Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Wow. That is awesome. Out of curiosity how long after they became live on the site did you order and are you NPS?
bobarko wrote:
Just notified by Adorama that my Z 9 is shipping to me tomorrow!!
bobarko wrote:
Just notified by Adorama that my Z 9 is shipping to me tomorrow!!
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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eorlando wrote:
I did just sell my grilled 850 to help fund my z9.
I did just sell my grilled 850 to help fund my z9.
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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Vinnie_VdB wrote:
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enough Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Start the z9 Image thread !!!!! You're the first !!!
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enough
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-) Start the z9 Image thread !!!!! You're the first !!!
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:47 AM
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eorlando wrote:
Wow. That is awesome. Out of curiosity how long after they became live on the site did you order and are you NPS?
Belgium, and many other EU countries, does not work with NPS priority. I do not order these things online but simply call them and as an early adopter am I always pretty high on their list.
I already on the list for the coming 600mm even so there is not yet an official announcement.
Wow. That is awesome. Out of curiosity how long after they became live on the site did you order and are you NPS?
bobarko wrote
Just notified by Adorama that my Z 9 is shipping to me tomorrow!!Belgium, and many other EU countries, does not work with NPS priority. I do not order these things online but simply call them and as an early adopter am I always pretty high on their list.
I already on the list for the coming 600mm even so there is not yet an official announcement.
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:49 AM
p.25 #9Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Gotcha. I was more interested in the guy I quoted that ordered from Adorama as that is who my order is through…. Congrats on the z9. I am jealous. Lol
Vinnie_VdB wrote:
Belgium, and many other EU countries, does not work with NPS priority. I do not order these things online but simply call them and as an early adopter am I always pretty high on their list.
I already on the list for the coming 600mm even so there is not yet an official announcement.
Vinnie_VdB wrote:
eorlando wrote
Wow. That is awesome. Out of curiosity how long after they became live on the site did you order and are you NPS?bobarko wrote
Just notified by Adorama that my Z 9 is shipping to me tomorrow!!I already on the list for the coming 600mm even so there is not yet an official announcement.
Dec 22, 2021 at 10:52 AM
p.25 #10Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Hi;
I ordered from Adorama on 10/28 at 8:21 am EST and with NPS at 9:01am. Received an e-mail from NPS stating at my Z9 was scheduled to ship between 12/23 and 12/28. There were 2 CC: on my email who were Adorama staff so I e-mailed them and got a reply that camera was shipping tomorrow.
Bob
I ordered from Adorama on 10/28 at 8:21 am EST and with NPS at 9:01am. Received an e-mail from NPS stating at my Z9 was scheduled to ship between 12/23 and 12/28. There were 2 CC: on my email who were Adorama staff so I e-mailed them and got a reply that camera was shipping tomorrow.
Bob
Dec 22, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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Vinnie_VdB wrote:
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enough
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Congrats!!!. Now post pictures of fast moving creatures only.. Birds, Animals.. If you've ever used Sony A1, how does it compare?
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enough
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Congrats!!!. Now post pictures of fast moving creatures only.. Birds, Animals.. If you've ever used Sony A1, how does it compare?
Dec 22, 2021 at 12:42 PM
p.25 #12Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Jemini wrote:
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)Congrats!!!. Now post pictures of fast moving creatures only.. Birds, Animals.. If you've ever used Sony A1, how does it compare?
Hold your horses :-) It is dark outside, the battery is just charged (spare one ordered, same as an FTZ2), did the initial settings (those I am familiar with) and now it is a matter exploring the AF options and testing, lots of testing. I am not one of the Northrup's that will make conclusions after a few days of shooting
I do have a Sony A9II and was with it last month in Africa paired with a 600m f/4 and behaved excellent. The Z9 will be paired with the 500mm f/ E FL.
Vinnie_VdB wrote
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enoughSuper service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
Hold your horses :-) It is dark outside, the battery is just charged (spare one ordered, same as an FTZ2), did the initial settings (those I am familiar with) and now it is a matter exploring the AF options and testing, lots of testing. I am not one of the Northrup's that will make conclusions after a few days of shooting
I do have a Sony A9II and was with it last month in Africa paired with a 600m f/4 and behaved excellent. The Z9 will be paired with the 500mm f/ E FL.
Dec 22, 2021 at 02:42 PM
p.25 #13Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Vinnie_VdB wrote:
Super service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)Congrats!!!. Now post pictures of fast moving creatures only.. Birds, Animals.. If you've ever used Sony A1, how does it compare?Hold your horses :-) It is dark outside, the battery is just charged (spare one ordered, same as an FTZ2), did the initial settings (those I am familiar with) and now it is a matter exploring the AF options and testing, lots of testing. I am not one of the Northrup's that will make conclusions after a few days of shooting
I do have a Sony A9II and was with it last month in Africa paired with a 600m f/4 and behaved excellent. The Z9 will be paired with the 500mm f/ E FL.
Awesome!. I can wait. But would love to hear opinion from people like who used both Sony and Nikon. I know there are a few around including Jared (Fro) ,..... Have fun
Jemini wrote
Vinnie_VdB wrote
And just came home with my Z9, a day earlier than expected. Battery is charging but not fast enoughSuper service from my Belgian dealer and worth the 40min drive to their bricks & mortar shop :-)
I do have a Sony A9II and was with it last month in Africa paired with a 600m f/4 and behaved excellent. The Z9 will be paired with the 500mm f/ E FL.
Awesome!. I can wait. But would love to hear opinion from people like who used both Sony and Nikon. I know there are a few around including Jared (Fro) ,..... Have fun
Dec 22, 2021 at 03:03 PM
p.25 #14Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
The good news is we can at least now download and begin reading the manual before ours comes.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/589/Z_9.html
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/589/Z_9.html
Dec 22, 2021 at 03:48 PM
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Adorama charged my cc!! nps delivery!!
Dec 22, 2021 at 07:08 PM
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mehrdad sadat wrote:
Adorama charged my cc!! nps delivery!!
Congrats!
Adorama charged my cc!! nps delivery!!
Congrats!
Dec 22, 2021 at 07:46 PM
p.25 #17Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.
Dec 23, 2021 at 01:02 PM
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lw235 wrote:
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.
Same here, non nps, ordered within 30 seconds of them going live, just charged.
I talked to someone who said the camera is slated to be picked up by Fedex on the 28th.
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.
Same here, non nps, ordered within 30 seconds of them going live, just charged.
I talked to someone who said the camera is slated to be picked up by Fedex on the 28th.
Dec 23, 2021 at 01:05 PM
p.25 #19Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
lw235 wrote:
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.
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Kasper6188 wrote:
Same here, non nps, ordered within 30 seconds of them going live, just charged.
I talked to someone who said the camera is slated to be picked up by Fedex on the 28th.
This is great news, congrats!
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.
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Kasper6188 wrote:
lw235 wrote
Non NPS member here: B&H just charged my card. I placed my pre-order within the first 5 minutes of preorders going live. It’s looking like a lot of the doubters in this thread are about to eat a ton of crow.I talked to someone who said the camera is slated to be picked up by Fedex on the 28th.
This is great news, congrats!
Dec 23, 2021 at 01:21 PM
p.25 #20Z9: Countdown to air shipment and release.......
dcisive wrote:
The good news is we can at least now download and begin reading the manual before ours comes.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/589/Z_9.html
Read? Manual?
The good news is we can at least now download and begin reading the manual before ours comes.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/589/Z_9.html
Read? Manual?
Dec 23, 2021 at 01:22 PM