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Archive 2022Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
p.17 #1Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
It's in the Custom F2 menu bank. You can select a button on the body to toggle between DX and FX. I have mine set to the center button near the lens mount.... super convenient. The viewfinder has an indicator in the upper right to remind you that you are in DX mode... I toggle between them often. In the owl shots (posted earlier), I'd go to FX if it looks like the owl is about to fly and DX for shooting portraits.
bruceIs this a specific Z9 feature?
I can't find it on my Z7 II ( pressing a button and use the wheel works).Unfortunately, you have to turn the wheel on Z7II, this is one of those Nikon classics, one camera does it one way, the other one the other way.
If we ever see again a FW update on Z7II, we may see this implemented...I hope so, it's so obvious.Yes to everything said here. This is one of my giant frustrations with the Z6ii. In fact, I'd be just fine with my Z6ii as a second body if its button functions/menus matched the Z9. The camera lay out is very similar, but the way the two cameras function are very different. The inability to seamlessly switch between bodies has caused me to not use the Z6ii even when the "right lens" is already on that camera.
Thanks, I have a Z6II and Z7II, so I have to "live" with this.
Main thing for me is they are the same.
Chris Dees wrote
Thanks, I was already afraid of that.cvrle59 wrote
Chris Dees wrote
OwlsEyes wrote
geekcop wrote
Where is this new feature? I missed that change in the firmware.bruce
I can't find it on my Z7 II ( pressing a button and use the wheel works).
If we ever see again a FW update on Z7II, we may see this implemented...I hope so, it's so obvious.
Thanks, I have a Z6II and Z7II, so I have to "live" with this.
Main thing for me is they are the same.
Dec 13, 2022 at 05:51 AM
p.17 #2Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Few from recent visit to FL
NIKON Z 7_2 400 400 4.5 4.5 lens 800mm f/10.0 1/500s 1400 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 7_2 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-2.0x lens 800mm f/9.0 1/800s 250 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 7_2 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/800s 220 ISO 0.0 EV
Dec 13, 2022 at 11:02 AM
p.17 #3Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A bunch from recent days. All with TC1.4.
American Coot
Chickadee
Dowitcher
Dec 13, 2022 at 04:23 PM
p.17 #4Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
NZ Tui feeding on the nectar of the Harakeke flower. All 400/4.5 with 1.4x.
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Dec 14, 2022 at 01:56 PM
p.17 #5Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Z7II with 400F4.5s at F4.5, ISO2800, 1/400
I love this lens! It's not only about sharpness, its ability to capture colours and contrast, even on poor light, is just amazing.
Female Cardinal by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr
I love this lens! It's not only about sharpness, its ability to capture colours and contrast, even on poor light, is just amazing.
Female Cardinal by DjCj-Foto, on FlickrDec 18, 2022 at 05:25 PM
p.17 #6Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A bunch from the last couple days. Just got snowed in again, so not much action.
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Pied-billed Grebe
Ring-necked Duck
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Spotted Towhee
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p.17 #7Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Whose home? Osprey or Kestrel?? 
Z9, Z 400/4.5 VR S, @f/4.5, 1/1600", 250 ISO.
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Dec 19, 2022 at 01:43 AM
p.17 #8Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
The cold snap continues (which is not super normal here on the south coast of BC). -9C (15F for those with the weird temp scale).
The birds didn't look very happy. The dog is a whole different matter.
We've Been Spotted
Cold Heron
Hooded Merganser
On The Snowy Train Tracks
The birds didn't look very happy. The dog is a whole different matter.
Dec 19, 2022 at 09:26 PM
p.17 #9Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Nice ones 👍!
Actually the first set of pictures I’ve seen of the 400 4.5 S which shows a nice soft bokeh. Otherwise the bokeh looks a bit harsh/contrasty. I’m a bit dissapointed due to this so-so bokeh, because otherwise it’s a tempting lens. Maybe if I get to see some more samples with good bokeh……😊.
4mpx wrote:
Whose home? Osprey or Kestrel??
Z9, Z 400/4.5 VR S, @f/4.5, 1/1600", 250 ISO.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246135.l2gdVilN._Z9A0735.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246139.VngQMeUe._Z9A0739.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246140.QeWpn0r3._Z9A0742.jpg
Actually the first set of pictures I’ve seen of the 400 4.5 S which shows a nice soft bokeh. Otherwise the bokeh looks a bit harsh/contrasty. I’m a bit dissapointed due to this so-so bokeh, because otherwise it’s a tempting lens. Maybe if I get to see some more samples with good bokeh……😊.
4mpx wrote:
Whose home? Osprey or Kestrel??
Z9, Z 400/4.5 VR S, @f/4.5, 1/1600", 250 ISO.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246135.l2gdVilN._Z9A0735.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246139.VngQMeUe._Z9A0739.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173246140.QeWpn0r3._Z9A0742.jpg
Dec 20, 2022 at 12:03 PM
p.17 #10Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Testing 3.01 firmware on the perched freezing hummingbirds. af-on / 3D tracking handoff works. Sticky.
Anna's Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Dec 20, 2022 at 03:43 PM
p.17 #11Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Taken last week with the Z9, the 400mm f/4.5, and the 1.4x TC, all shot wide open (f/6.3):
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https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Samish-Flats/i-bLCDnxM/0/bc6132fb/X2/20221214-_DZ99115-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Samish-Flats/i-Pq9XspR/0/9256aac8/X2/20221214-_DZ99118-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Samish-Flats/i-MKVGVQW/0/e9ddf8fb/X2/20221214-_DZ99708-Edit-X2.jpg
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Dec 21, 2022 at 12:15 AM
p.17 #12Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
happy accidental encounter ( f4.5,1/500s, iso640)
Virginia Rail on ice
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Virginia Rail on ice
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Dec 21, 2022 at 07:24 PM
p.17 #13Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Night race at Sydney Motor Sport Park:
Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
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Dec 22, 2022 at 03:26 AM
p.17 #14Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake. These images were taken with the Z9, the 400mm f/4.5, and the 1.4x TC.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpg
Dec 22, 2022 at 06:24 PM
p.17 #15Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
kwilliam8 wrote:
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
These are very nice, Keith. Good stuff.
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
These are very nice, Keith. Good stuff.
Dec 22, 2022 at 09:09 PM
p.17 #16Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
kwilliam8 wrote:
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
Excellent!
I love nature photography that tells a story.
This set is outstanding photography and also tells a story... educational.
In your opening comment: "I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake." Yes!
I'm native to the east coast (and so not intimately familiar with the Pacific NW) In the east, our only anadromous salmon species is endangered and nearly extinct. But the exiting news is that its critical habitat has been mapped, the dams have been removed and I am certain that the full recovery of the Atlantic Salmon is inevitable! It is just going to take a lot more time.
As I often do, I happen to enter your set at your last image. When I saw the bird I had a general grasp of the ecology of it, but could not remember the name. Then the word *Dipper* entered my mind (but I was not sure). When I saw the egg that was a little educational set in itself... and then the salmon!
Thanks for the outstanding nature photography!
Robert
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
Excellent!
I love nature photography that tells a story.
This set is outstanding photography and also tells a story... educational.
In your opening comment: "I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake." Yes!
I'm native to the east coast (and so not intimately familiar with the Pacific NW) In the east, our only anadromous salmon species is endangered and nearly extinct. But the exiting news is that its critical habitat has been mapped, the dams have been removed and I am certain that the full recovery of the Atlantic Salmon is inevitable! It is just going to take a lot more time.
As I often do, I happen to enter your set at your last image. When I saw the bird I had a general grasp of the ecology of it, but could not remember the name. Then the word *Dipper* entered my mind (but I was not sure). When I saw the egg that was a little educational set in itself... and then the salmon!
Thanks for the outstanding nature photography!
Robert
Dec 23, 2022 at 08:47 AM
p.17 #17Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
kwilliam8 wrote:
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
Keith,
This is a lovely photo essay. Being present and experiencing the expected and unexpected nuances of nature is one of the greatest joys for this nature photographer.
regards,
bruce
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then...Show more →
Keith,
This is a lovely photo essay. Being present and experiencing the expected and unexpected nuances of nature is one of the greatest joys for this nature photographer.
regards,
bruce
Dec 23, 2022 at 10:05 AM
p.17 #18Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
lukemeup wrote:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpgThese are very nice, Keith. Good stuff.
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bs kite wrote:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpgExcellent!
I love nature photography that tells a story.
This set is outstanding photography and also tells a story... educational.
In your opening comment: "I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake." Yes!
I'm native to the east coast (and so not intimately familiar with the Pacific NW) In the east, our only anadromous salmon species is endangered and nearly extinct. But the exiting news is...Show more →
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OwlsEyes wrote:
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpgKeith,
This is a lovely photo essay. Being present and experiencing the expected and unexpected nuances of nature is one of the greatest joys for this nature photographer.
regards,
bruce
Luke, Robert, and Bruce,
Thanks so much for your kind comments - much appreciated! This is a set that was several years in the making. Scouting out various locations, learning that waders are sometimes needed to access that particular spot, and then waiting for decent weather. But each time I went up there, I always enjoyed myself. There is even a lovely waterfall (Racehorse Falls) not too far away (image below taken with Z7 and 24-70 f/2.8 S). Thanks again!
Keith W.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Places/Washington-Cascades/i-Sf6NWMt/0/9bbb4591/X2/20190508-_DZ73329-Edit-X2.jpg
kwilliam8 wrote
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake. These images were taken with the Z9, the 400mm f/4.5, and the 1.4x TC.https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
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bs kite wrote:
kwilliam8 wrote
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake. These images were taken with the Z9, the 400mm f/4.5, and the 1.4x TC.https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpg
I love nature photography that tells a story.
This set is outstanding photography and also tells a story... educational.
In your opening comment: "I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake." Yes!
I'm native to the east coast (and so not intimately familiar with the Pacific NW) In the east, our only anadromous salmon species is endangered and nearly extinct. But the exiting news is...Show more →
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OwlsEyes wrote:
kwilliam8 wrote
I went up to the Nooksack River last week to see the salmon spawning, bald eagles, and American dippers. I was not in a great position for the eagles, but I was for the salmon and dippers. This is a spot that I had found a couple years ago, and have been meaning to come back to (for the dippers feasting on the salmon eggs). I spent several hours there enjoying the spectacle and taking some pictures. Sometimes simply being present at a particular place and time is treat enough. If you can come away with some decent images, then that is just icing on the cake. These images were taken with the Z9, the 400mm f/4.5, and the 1.4x TC.https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-MPHB2FH/0/02ae1381/X2/20221214-_DZ96685-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-59d35KQ/0/01d15dec/X2/20221214-_DZ96566-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-8cJVctx/0/3c4352a9/X2/20221214-_DZ97459-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-9Pw8Nrs/0/da44a3ab/X2/20221214-_DZ97467-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-6wjW4MT/0/8ee9937a/X2/20221214-_DZ97807-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-ngpBp2v/0/90d1cb5c/X2/20221214-_DZ97809-Edit-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Things/Nooksack-River/i-58cGvgw/0/602c07e7/X2/20221214-_DZ97969-Edit-X2.jpg
This is a lovely photo essay. Being present and experiencing the expected and unexpected nuances of nature is one of the greatest joys for this nature photographer.
regards,
bruce
Luke, Robert, and Bruce,
Thanks so much for your kind comments - much appreciated! This is a set that was several years in the making. Scouting out various locations, learning that waders are sometimes needed to access that particular spot, and then waiting for decent weather. But each time I went up there, I always enjoyed myself. There is even a lovely waterfall (Racehorse Falls) not too far away (image below taken with Z7 and 24-70 f/2.8 S). Thanks again!
Keith W.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Places/Washington-Cascades/i-Sf6NWMt/0/9bbb4591/X2/20190508-_DZ73329-Edit-X2.jpg
Dec 23, 2022 at 12:53 PM
p.17 #19Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Gotta love the Florida wild birds!
NIKON Z 7_2 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-2.0x lens 800mm f/9.0 1/800s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 7_2 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/800s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
Dec 23, 2022 at 04:29 PM
p.17 #20Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Some huge discounts on the 400 f/4.5 in Australia currently and thinking of selling the 500 PF. I'm not concerned with the IQ of the 400 + 1.4x combo, but what's the consensus on AF speed of this combo vs 500 PF +FTZ II on the Z9? Any tangible difference? Would like to think native Z mount glass will perform better.
BTW I don't own the 100-400 and won't be purchasing it. Just wish Nikon gave us 500 f/4.5 or 600 f/5.6.
BTW I don't own the 100-400 and won't be purchasing it. Just wish Nikon gave us 500 f/4.5 or 600 f/5.6.
Dec 23, 2022 at 07:07 PM