ChrisMak wrote: Ross Martin wrote:
The lens itself feels shockingly light when no body is attached, considering the powerful focal length. Only when it was mounted to my Z9 fitted with RRS L-plate did I start feeling the fatigue of handholding sooner than I thought I would. Out of curiosity I just mounted the 800 to my Z6 with RRS grip plate and am surprised how much more nimble and light that feels.
I’ve greatly enjoyed using the Z9 in the field this year and I honestly believed the weight was not a concern, and have been a big proponent of the large integrated grip form factor. Until now. I guess I will now join the ranks of the many who are looking forward to a future Nikon body that has similar AF as the Z9 but not the weight.
Or maybe I just need to hit the weight room more often :-)
Your story is fascinating, from the beginning (launch of the Z9) I have literally been stumped by how many people report that they like the Z9 form factor, and especially weight, with big lenses, while at the same time jubilating about the lighter form factor of the new and modern Nikon Z super telelenses, saying how glad they are Nikon shed some weight on these monsters.
I find that rather schizofrenic, and can only explain it with the fact that Nikon gives their users no other choice currently than to simply put up with the form factor of the Z9, and what better way than to accept it than by deciding that you love it?
Your story seems fully logical and sound to me. I am on the pre-order list for a Z800PF, but in no hurry as long as my best option is the Z6II/Z7II, as I simply refuse to add 500 totally useless grams where the Z800 is so brilliant in shedding a lot of weight.
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JasonTheBirder wrote: ChrisMak wrote: Ross Martin wrote:
The lens itself feels shockingly light when no body is attached, considering the powerful focal length. Only when it was mounted to my Z9 fitted with RRS L-plate did I start feeling the fatigue of handholding sooner than I thought I would. Out of curiosity I just mounted the 800 to my Z6 with RRS grip plate and am surprised how much more nimble and light that feels.
I’ve greatly enjoyed using the Z9 in the field this year and I honestly believed the weight was not a concern, and have been a big proponent of the large integrated grip form factor. Until now. I guess I will now join the ranks of the many who are looking forward to a future Nikon body that has similar AF as the Z9 but not the weight.
Or maybe I just need to hit the weight room more often :-)
Your story is fascinating, from the beginning (launch of the Z9) I have literally been stumped by how many people report that they like the Z9 form factor, and especially weight, with big lenses, while at the same time jubilating about the lighter form factor of the new and modern Nikon Z super telelenses, saying how glad they are Nikon shed some weight on these monsters.
I find that rather schizofrenic, and can only explain it with the fact that Nikon gives their users no other choice currently than to simply put up with the form factor of the Z9, and what better way than to accept it than by deciding that you love it?
Some of it is surely cognitive dissonance. It's hard to talk about the negatives of a camera that you just spent 6K on. I am betting a lot of people if they had the choice would go with a gripless version if it existed.
Cognitive dissonance for one is a preference for another. I actually prefer the form factor of the Z9, the balance in handling, and the extra battery life. I did not like the way the A9 felt in my hands until I added a vertical grip. Of course, by the time I add the grip, I fell that the body now has a weak point as well as a spot where moisture can seep in.
ChrisMak , you've been complaining about the Z9 since the time it was introduced. The complaint has been the same each time... I think that you might want to just embrace your Sony system, as they have produced a body that is to your liking
regards,
bruce
Sep 25, 2022 at 02:33 PM
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