Re: "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The 10 main differences"
Are you not a Sony A1 user at present? I remember reading that you were to get an A1?
How did the Z9 compare to the experience with the A1?
Yes, I shoot with an a1 and 2 Sony lenses as well, although I've only had it for a month or so.The a1 AF is incredible, and tracks critters so well. It inspires total confidence. Shooting BIF with Nikon z6ii and z7ii was a gamble (except larger birds like gulls). Having that kind of confidence, that the camera will find and track the subject well makes you more relaxed and enjoy shooting subjects you would not try in the past.
The a1 and z7ii feel too small in my hands and I dislike add on grips because to me, they look and feel hacked on and clumsy. I've had grips for 3 of my DSLRs and ended up not using them, but missed the vertical grip/buttons quite often.
So the z9 body seemed very good to handle, except the weight. The grip felt really comfy and nice to hold. I only shot with it for 4 or 5 mins total. The EVF did not have any WOW factor (like when you first look through an a1 EVF) but felt quite natural and clear.
So, if you like shooting smaller, lighter rigs, the a1 is definitely the way to go. It is the most powerful camera in the world currently. If you like rugged, Dx style bodies with deep, spacious grip, the z9 or R3.
As for lenses, I would use 70-200 f/2.8, 500 PF or any other supertele like the Sigma 500, Nikon 600 z or g, the upcoming z 800mm etc. On a gimbal, it will be really nice to use it with a supertele.
Re: "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The 10 main differences"
Are you not a Sony A1 user at present? I remember reading that you were to get an A1?
How did the Z9 compare to the experience with the A1?
Yes, I shoot with an a1 and 2 Sony lenses as well, although I've only had it for a month or so.The a1 AF is incredible, and tracks critters so well. It inspires total confidence. Shooting BIF with Nikon z6ii and z7ii was a gamble (except larger birds like gulls). Having that kind of confidence, that the camera will find and track the subject well makes you more relaxed and enjoy shooting subjects you would not try in the past.
The a1 and z7ii feel too small in my hands and I dislike add on grips because to me, they look and feel hacked on and clumsy. I've had grips for 3 of my DSLRs and ended up not using them, but missed the vertical grip/buttons quite often.
So the z9 body seemed very good to handle, except the weight. The grip felt really comfy and nice to hold. I only shot with it for 4 or 5 mins total. The EVF did not have any WOW factor (like when you first look through an a1 EVF) but felt quite natural and clear.
So, if you like shooting smaller, lighter rigs, the a1 is definitely the way to go. It is the most powerful camera in the world currently. If you like rugged, Dx style bodies with deep, spacious grip, the z9 or R3.
As for lenses, I would use 70-200 f/2.8, 500 PF or any other supertele like the Sigma 500, Nikon 600 G, etc. On a gimbal, it will be really nice to use it with a supertele.
Re: "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The 10 main differences"
Are you not a Sony A1 user at present? I remember reading that you were to get an A1?
How did the Z9 compare to the experience with the A1?
Yes, I shoot with an a1 and 2 Sony lenses as well, although I've only had it for a month or so.The a1 AF is incredible, and tracks critters so well. It inspires total confidence. Shooting BIF with Nikon z6ii and z7ii was a gamble (except larger birds like gulls). Having that kind of confidence, that the camera will find and track the subject well makes you more relaxed and enjoy shooting subjects you would not try in the past.
The a1 and z7ii feel too small in my hands and I dislike add on grips because to me, they look and feel hacked on and clumsy. I've had grips for 3 of my DSLRs and ended up not using them, but missed the vertical grip/buttons quite often.
So the z9 body seemed very good to handle, except the weight. The grip felt really comfy and nice to hold. I only shot with it for 4 or 5 mins total. The EVF did not have any WOW factor but felt quite natural and clear.
So, if you like shooting smaller, lighter rigs, the a1 is definitely the way to go. It is the most powerful camera in the world currently. If you like rugged, Dx style bodies with deep, spacious grip, the z9 or R3.
As for lenses, I would use 70-200 f/2.8, 500 PF or any other supertele like the Sigma 500, Nikon 600 G, etc. On a gimbal, it will be really nice to use it with a supertele.
Re: "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The 10 main differences"
Are you not a Sony A1 user at present? I remember reading that you were to get an A1?
How did the Z9 compare to the experience with the A1?
Yes, I shoot with an a1 and 2 Sony lenses as well, although I've only had it for a month or so.The a1 AF is incredible, and tracks critters so well. It inspires total confidence. Shooting BIF with Nikon z6ii and z7ii was a gamble (except larger birds like gulls). Having that kind of confidence, that the camera will find and track the subject well makes you more relaxed and enjoy shooting subjects you would not try in the past.
The a1 feels too small in my hands and I dislike add on grips because to me, they look and feel hacked on and clumsy. I've had grips for 3 of my DSLRs and ended up not using them, but missed the vertical grip/buttons quite often.
So the z9 body seemed very good to handle, except the weight. The grip felt really comfy and nice to hold. I only shot with it for 4 or 5 mins total. The EVF did not have any WOW factor but felt quite natural and clear.
So, if you like shooting smaller, lighter rigs, the a1 is definitely the way to go. It is the most powerful camera in the world currently. If you like rugged, Dx style bodies with deep, spacious grip, the z9 or R3.
As for lenses, I would use 70-200 f/2.8, 500 PF or any other supertele like the Sigma 500, Nikon 600 G, etc. On a gimbal, it will be really nice to use it with a supertele.
Re: "Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The 10 main differences"
Are you not a Sony A1 user at present? I remember reading that you were to get an A1?
How did the Z9 compare to the experience with the A1?
Yes, I shoot with an a1 and 2 Sony lenses as well, although I've only had it for a month or so.
The a1 AF is incredible, and tracks critters so well. It inspires total confidence.
Shooting BIF with Nikon z6ii and z7ii was a gamble (except larger birds like gulls).
Having that kind of confidence, that the camera will find and track the subject well
makes you more relaxed and enjoy shooting subjects you would not try in the past.
The a1 feels too small in my hands and I dislike add on grips because to me,
they look and feel hacked on and clumsy. I've had grips for 3 of my DSLRs and
ended up not using them, but missed the vertical grip/buttons quite often.
So the z9 body seemed very good to handle, except the weight.
The grip felt really comfy and nice to hold. I only shot with it for 4 or 5 mins total.
The EVF did not have any WOW factor but felt quite natural and clear.
So, if you like shooting smaller, lighter rigs, the a1 is definitely the way to go.
It is the most powerful camera in the world currently.
If you like rugged, Dx style bodies with deep, spacious grip, the z9 or R3.
Nov 13, 2021 at 07:17 AM
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