rico wrote:
@rafaelcasd@ I went through the same comparisons on B&H a month ago because I wanted to upgrade my Z6 (purchased on release). Despite the very attractive deals on Z bodies (Z6iii, Z8), I decided the Z6 remains an awesome camera, and perfectly able to exploit the latest Z lenses. In fact, the Z6 is using the battery that came with my D500!
Rico, I have no complaints about my Z6, it is just that every so often I feel the urge to get a new camera, and being an empty nester there is nothing to stop me. I also do some high risk photography and my old Z6 will take on that role. My high risk is not to me, it is to the camera, like strapping the 800mm on it and pointing straight to the sun!
Some of you may remember Abner who passed away nearly two years ago, his passing took wind out of my sails but I feel a breeze rising after this time. That means I am taking an interest in photography again, that is also a reason behind buying the Z7II, it is also a reason you will suffer my presence more often!
I have kept Abner's Ashes at home, where we held his funeral, but today I obtained space at the San Luis Rey Mission cemetery for his forever place, it is family sized so I will be there in 25 years or so!
This place is just an old adobe building but is guaranteed for the next 500 years!
Here is Abner and the exact location for his final rest.
I use the Kolari magnetic mount filters that mount inside the body between the sensor and the lens mount. That way I don’t have to worry about multiple size filters for different lens filter sizes. One filter for which ever configuration I want.
I have an OEM Hot Mirror filter for standard color photography, an IR 720nm like I used in the previous shot (shoot in monochrome mode) and a UV/IR Cut (H-Alpha pass) filter. I have an IR 850nm on order.
So essentially 3 cameras in one. Simple to change on the fly too.
There is no issue using AF lenses either. But note this is on a mirrorless body, so WYSIWYG on the sensor and no mirror box or prism like on a DSLR.
George
James Markus wrote:
Beautiful result!
George, Just a quick question about your full spectrum conversion. They remove the hot box, and replace it with clear glass - so you pick the spectrum by screwing a lens filter onto the front of the lens. If you use an AF lens can it work with such a darkened field? Can you see through the filter well enough to focus and compose, or do you remove it to accomplish that?
Jim
rafaelcasd wrote:
Some of you may remember Abner who passed away nearly two years ago, his passing took wind out of my sails but I feel a breeze rising after this time. That means I am taking an interest in photography again, that is also a reason behind buying the Z7II, it is also a reason you will suffer my presence more often!
I have kept Abner's Ashes at home, where we held his funeral, but today I obtained space at the San Luis Rey Mission cemetery for his forever place, it is family sized so I will be there in 25 years or so!
This place is just an old adobe building but is guaranteed for the next 500 years!
Here is Abner and the exact location for his final rest.
I use the Kolari magnetic mount filters that mount inside the body between the sensor and the lens mount. That way I don’t have to worry about multiple size filters for different lens filter sizes. One filter for which ever configuration I want.
I have an OEM Hot Mirror filter for standard color photography, an IR 720nm like I used in the previous shot (shoot in monochrome mode) and a UV/IR Cut (H-Alpha pass) filter. I have an IR 850nm on order.
So essentially 3 cameras in one. Simple to change on the fly too.
There is no issue using AF lenses either. But note this is on a mirrorless body, so WYSIWYG on the sensor and no mirror box or prism like on a DSLR.
Thanks George. I understood the ability to switch filters, but I wasn't sure if the filter choice was invisible to you - like in my dslr conversions. I never see the filter as it is bypassed through the mirror and prism. Recently sold my first IR camera, but kept the 5D mark II - you reminded me I have a self attempted 7D with an 850nm filter installed, but a ribbon cable I need to sort out.
I'm happy with my 1960 hand made "Noct-ish" 5.8 cm f1.4 auto-S, and other 50-ish f1.2 lenses. Same element/group config, and fewer iris blades works for me.
Great price (by the standards of the beast) and condition is more than acceptable, including the matching box. I always wanted to get a box for my copy, just for fun, but even empty Noct boxes go for silly money.
Kudos to the seller for re-selling it for what he paid (which was below market rate): Sort of the opposite of most eBay sellers!
pbraymond wrote:
Noct alert, not Rafael condition but in case someone is interested.
cadman342001 wrote:
Congrats on the new body Raphael, seem to be some great Z bodies around at great prices. My recently acquired Zf was about $1k used and came with the Smallrig grip.
I wanted something with the best high ISO available primarily for astro with Viltrox 16mm f1.8 af so wanted one of the new stacked backlit sensors. Of course it's pretty good at non-astro too !
I went back to Cairns for a week last week for my daughter`s 30th and had a few days spare to get back out to the rainforest.
Andy, the Viltrox lens is highly rated and pretty wider, I understand Nikon does not have any Z lenses wider than 20mm. I am quite happy with the MF Nikkor 15mm series, but those do not travel well, bulky, no weather sealing, and poor hood design. (slips off).
That is a good one. The 58mm 1.2 is the one lens I am not likely to ever have as the price I am willing to pay for a mint one is less than the market rate, and the lens is too well known for someone to sell it for less than its worth.
James Markus wrote:
Beautiful spot. Glad to hear you are looking ahead again.
Thak you James, I am doing well and have been entertaining myself with the cars. I do have to say that photography provides a lot more entertaintment and satisfaction than the cars for a lot less money.
James Markus wrote:
I'm happy with my 1960 hand made "Noct-ish" 5.8 cm f1.4 auto-S, and other 50-ish f1.2 lenses. Same element/group config, and fewer iris blades works for me.
I have to admit, if I didn't already have a Noct 58/1.2 AiS, and an aversion to non-factory AI'ed lenses, I'd probably pick up the 5.8cm/1.4 S as it looks very interesting indeed. Arbitrary limits in my collecting habits (like CDs only for music, no vinyl, and only factory AI'ed or true AI/AiS lenses) is the only way I can keep my wife from killing me.
grantgoodes wrote:
I have to admit, if I didn't already have a Noct 58/1.2 AiS, and an aversion to non-factory AI'ed lenses, I'd probably pick up the 5.8cm/1.4 S as it looks very interesting indeed. Arbitrary limits in my collecting habits (like CDs only for music, no vinyl, and only factory AI'ed or true AI/AiS lenses) is the only way I can keep my wife from killing me.
Grant, You need to deploy some counter measures that frequently get used on us guys. The old "what? This ole thing - I've had this for ages". Works both ways - might as well join the club.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Thak you James, I am doing well and have been entertaining myself with the cars. I do have to say that photography provides a lot more entertaintment and satisfaction than the cars for a lot less money.
James Markus wrote:
Grant, You need to deploy some counter measures that frequently get used on us guys. The old "what? This ole thing - I've had this for ages". Works both ways - might as well join the club.
My wife and I share a credit card, so all "boing-oing-oing!" purchases show up to both of us. She loves shoes and some expensive luxury items, but we have an agreement about discretionary purchases over $200 always being discussed, and that has served us well for our nearly 40 years together. Honestly, she wouldn't care if I was buying a lens/month, as long as I use them: She's a keeper!
James Markus wrote:
Grant, You need to deploy some counter measures that frequently get used on us guys. The old "what? This ole thing - I've had this for ages". Works both ways - might as well join the club.
My wife and I share a credit card, so all "boing-oing-oing!" purchases show up to both of us. She loves shoes and some expensive luxury items, but we have an agreement about discretionary purchases over $200 always being discussed, and that has served us well for our nearly 40 years together. Honestly, she wouldn't care if I was buying a lens/month, as long as I use them: She's a keeper!
OK, Rafael. It's not a competition, but you win hands down with that exotic lens. I always enjoy your contributions, whether fast cars, fast lenses, or rare wonders from the world of Nikon.
