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Archive 2022Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
p.20 #1Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
From today's local walk before another 3 days of RAIN.
Chickadee
GBH
Hooded Merganser
GBH
Jan 15, 2023 at 06:51 PM
p.20 #2Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
all with 1.4 TC. The last one is heavily crooped/
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Jan 17, 2023 at 06:24 AM
p.20 #3Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A small power bank on the Z 400/4.5 via a velcro to power the Z fc, so that I won't need to change the battery every 300 shots:
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Jan 19, 2023 at 12:37 AM
p.20 #4Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
4mpx wrote:
A small power bank on the Z 400/4.5 via a velcro to power the Z fc, so that I won't need to change the battery every 300 shots:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173320565.dseWWoo6._DSC2395.jpg
This is cool, but it is one of the reasons that the Nikon Z-DX bodies are a liability for nature and sports photography. While I understand that they chose the battery to reduce the dimensions of the cameras, the reduction in battery storage is significant. If you live in a cold climate, your 300 shot limit drops to 200 or below.
I have been very interested in the ZF-c, but have resisted because the battery is different from my Z-II cameras, and very different from the Z9. While not as long-lasting as the Z9 battery, I can get close to 750-1000 shots out of my Z6II on a cold Minnesota morning.
cheers,
bruce
A small power bank on the Z 400/4.5 via a velcro to power the Z fc, so that I won't need to change the battery every 300 shots:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173320565.dseWWoo6._DSC2395.jpg
This is cool, but it is one of the reasons that the Nikon Z-DX bodies are a liability for nature and sports photography. While I understand that they chose the battery to reduce the dimensions of the cameras, the reduction in battery storage is significant. If you live in a cold climate, your 300 shot limit drops to 200 or below.
I have been very interested in the ZF-c, but have resisted because the battery is different from my Z-II cameras, and very different from the Z9. While not as long-lasting as the Z9 battery, I can get close to 750-1000 shots out of my Z6II on a cold Minnesota morning.
cheers,
bruce
Jan 19, 2023 at 06:34 AM
p.20 #5Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173320565.dseWWoo6._DSC2395.jpgThis is cool, but it is one of the reasons that the Nikon Z-DX bodies are a liability for nature and sports photography. While I understand that they chose the battery to reduce the dimensions of the cameras, the reduction in battery storage is significant. If you live in a cold climate, your 300 shot limit drops to 200 or below.
I have been very interested in the ZF-c, but have resisted because the battery is different from my Z-II cameras, and very different from the Z9. While not as long-lasting as the Z9 battery, I can get close to...Show more →
My main reason to prefer the Z fc to Z50/Z6II was this possibility to powerand the camera and charge the battery by an external source.
As a wildlife and sport photographer, with the set up above I can shoot and film all day without interruption.
So far, only the Z9 and the Z fc can be powered by an external source.
4mpx wrote
A small power bank on the Z 400/4.5 via a velcro to power the Z fc, so that I won't need to change the battery every 300 shots:https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173320565.dseWWoo6._DSC2395.jpg
I have been very interested in the ZF-c, but have resisted because the battery is different from my Z-II cameras, and very different from the Z9. While not as long-lasting as the Z9 battery, I can get close to...Show more →
My main reason to prefer the Z fc to Z50/Z6II was this possibility to powerand the camera and charge the battery by an external source.
As a wildlife and sport photographer, with the set up above I can shoot and film all day without interruption.
So far, only the Z9 and the Z fc can be powered by an external source.
Jan 19, 2023 at 01:53 PM
p.20 #6Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Interesting comparison to 500pf from Gray's.
https://youtu.be/-GoxTsGI6EQ
https://youtu.be/-GoxTsGI6EQ
Jan 22, 2023 at 03:12 AM
p.20 #7Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Life was mostly work and no play in the passing week. I saw mainly ducks during my recent outings.
Lesser Scaup
Green-winged Teal
Mallard
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-tailed Hawk
Jan 22, 2023 at 10:11 PM
p.20 #8Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Getting ready for Sydney WSL in a few mopnths time...
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S+Z TC x2.0 (1200mm FOV), 3D tracking and hand held
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S+Z TC x2.0 (1200mm FOV), 3D tracking and hand held
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Jan 23, 2023 at 07:30 PM
p.20 #9Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
4mpx wrote:
Getting ready for Sydney WSL in a few mopnths time...
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S+Z TC x2.0 (1200mm FOV), 3D tracking and hand held
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333356.RrDwaKeE._ZFC2487.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333358.GSYNcW4O._ZFC2489.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333362.UTgKe02I._ZFC1766.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333724.FiNrO1Ir._ZFC1802.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333726.4LvzxTq2._ZFC2117.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333727.m7No77sm._ZFC2282.jpg
Great shots! I realize the long focal length is at play in the fourth image, but it doesn't look so positive for the head poking out of the water on the bottom left.
Getting ready for Sydney WSL in a few mopnths time...
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S+Z TC x2.0 (1200mm FOV), 3D tracking and hand held
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333356.RrDwaKeE._ZFC2487.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333358.GSYNcW4O._ZFC2489.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333362.UTgKe02I._ZFC1766.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333724.FiNrO1Ir._ZFC1802.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333726.4LvzxTq2._ZFC2117.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/23/1148723/1/173333727.m7No77sm._ZFC2282.jpg
Great shots! I realize the long focal length is at play in the fourth image, but it doesn't look so positive for the head poking out of the water on the bottom left
. Jan 24, 2023 at 01:14 AM
p.20 #10Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Just a GBH being territorial. Another GBH just flew in 30m away from this one.
Territorial Heron
Jan 25, 2023 at 08:18 PM
p.20 #11Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Smile of the day:
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, 1/400", f/4.5, 400 ISO.
100% crop
Nikon Z fc, Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, 1/400", f/4.5, 400 ISO.
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Jan 26, 2023 at 01:46 PM
p.20 #12Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
With 1.4TC.
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Jan 27, 2023 at 12:48 AM
p.20 #13Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Recently exchanged my 500PF for the 400/4.5, happy with the results so far - also with 1.4x TC
robin / roodborstje by Arend, on Flickr
hay by Arend, on Flickr
robin / roodborstje by Arend, on Flickr
hay by Arend, on Flickr
Jan 28, 2023 at 04:35 AM
p.20 #14Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A bunch from the coast today. I'm starting to question if I need that 800mm I have on order after all (1st world problems).
Black Turnstone
Black Turnstone
Sanderling
Sanderling
Loon
Jan 29, 2023 at 05:37 PM
p.20 #15Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Autonomous surfing: 
Z fc, Z 400/4.5+Z TCx2.0
Z fc, Z 400/4.5+Z TCx2.0
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Feb 01, 2023 at 09:36 PM
p.20 #16Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
lukemeup wrote:
A bunch from the coast today. I'm starting to question if I need that 800mm I have on order after all (1st world problems).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52657688548_fb04a5de88_h.jpg
Black Turnstone
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52657478624_8fdde01902_h.jpg
Black Turnstone
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52657195166_a24aed7543_h.jpg
Sanderling
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52657478594_d2096da452_h.jpg
Sanderling
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52657112036_dcc3e59c74_h.jpg
Loon
The Nikon Z400mm f4.5 looks to be a brilliant lens, and pairs well with the Z1.4TC.
How about if Nikon would bring a lightweight D500 replacement to the Z mount?
That could make for an awesome lightweight reach combo
A bunch from the coast today. I'm starting to question if I need that 800mm I have on order after all (1st world problems).
The Nikon Z400mm f4.5 looks to be a brilliant lens, and pairs well with the Z1.4TC.
How about if Nikon would bring a lightweight D500 replacement to the Z mount?
That could make for an awesome lightweight reach combo
Feb 02, 2023 at 11:32 AM
p.20 #18Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Good walk today. Found a GHO and while it was pretty buried in the tree it was nice to find it and see it on my own without a crowd of photographers trampling each other to get a photo. Eagles, downy woodpecker - I'm happy with this outing overall.
Great Horned Owl
Bald Eagle
Douglas Squirrel
GBH
Downy Woodpecker
Bald Eagle
Feb 05, 2023 at 06:23 PM
p.20 #19Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Z9 with bare lens
Rock Wren
Great Blue Heron
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Rock Wren
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Great Blue Heron
Feb 05, 2023 at 09:28 PM
p.20 #20Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Barn Swallow Z 9 with bare lens late afternoon
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
© chloesview 2023
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
© chloesview 2023
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
© chloesview 2023
f4.5, 1/2500s, iso 2500
Feb 05, 2023 at 09:42 PM