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 p.33 #10 · Nikon unveils the highly anticipated Z8 camera! | |
ilkka_nissila wrote:
Here is a video showing how takeoff images can be captured with pre-release capture:
It's a Nikon Europe video so it wouldn't emphasize difficulties but it does showcase the capability that this feature can give.
In my opinion also Jan's video is overall very positive about the Z8's capabilities. It's just that this forum has a tendency to only talk about one particular aspect endlessly. For me, being able to define the size and shape of the AF area and include subject-detection within that area is what I've enjoyed and found most effective using the Nikons that I have. Having a whole-frame auto-area isn't necessary for me and it would not work well in the case of multiple subjects in the frame which is common e.g. in wedding and other event photography. Quite a lot of this forum seems to be dedicated to discussing the single case of one difficult to track, small subject in the frame with backgrounds of varying complexities. I think that's 0.1% of typical challenges in photography and not 1%.
Challenges that I face in my photography include (1) lighting and managing it in the flow of things, (2) interaction with the subjects, (3) being there in the right place at the right time. Autofocus? It's way down on the list. Even with my several years old cameras, I typically get 85-99.9% in focus depending on the difficulty of the situation, and I just shoot that many extra pics that that small miss factor just doesn't affect the overall outcome in a significant way. Not like things at or near the top of the list. For example, do I get a reflection from eyeglasses, and if I do, do I notice it on time to make changes? How is the mood and personality of the subjects reflected in the images? Where do I need to place myself at different times? Should I interact or let the situation flow on its own? Is there something I can do to reduce the amount of editing I have to do later, while still shooting? Should I aim for greater variety or just prioritise the quality of the shots from a single perspective?
With regards to the camera itself, things that matter to me include (1) does it work with the lenses that I want to use, (2) does it work with the flashes that I want to use, (3) is the viewfinder showing me the subject with minimal gear-related distractions or delays, (4) is it comfortable to hold, (5) does it get in my way or make it easier for me to do my thing? For some, auto-area AF may be important; I am used to pointing to the camera where the subject is, approximately, and since that method works for all cases (also when there are multiple subjects in the frame) and works with a whole range of cameras of different generations, I prefer using that rather than a very camera-dependent auto-area. Standardizing on one basic technique means I'm equally ready to shoot picking up a 14-year-old camera as something launched in 2023. Whether this is limiting to the photographer is very subjective and each photographer can pick the gear they prefer to work with. ...Show more →
Yeah, I like Georgina, and I don’t have any real concerns about a Z8/9 maintaining focus on birds taking off or during a sharp change in flight path. If one needs any proof that a Z9 is capable of staying on an incredibly difficult bird to photograph, check out Ray Hennessy’s photos of warblers in flight. They’re going to be just as difficult to track, if not more so, than swallows, although warblers will start from a stationary perch. That said, I do remain curious to know where the Z9’s limitations are, just like with any camera system I use. As far as I can tell, the only issues are going to be with something like a swallow, which, who cares, they’re going to be difficult with all systems, and possibly when the subject-to-background distance changes instantly. I shoot birds much more than anything else, and those two situations might arise 0.0001% of the time.
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