Re: The new Nikon Z8 vs the Sony A7RV and potential A9III
RoamingScott wrote:
Literally every person on YT with the Z8 in their hands are saying they don't understand the CIPA ratings. Some are claiming 1000 shots per day/charge. I think we'll find out pretty soon that this concern is overblown and the camera in regular use will hold up like most other mirrorless cameras with similarly sized batteries.
It's all in how you use the camera. Writing to SD only will save battery. Not enabling 120hz on the EVF will save battery. Not using the rear LCD when your eye is away from the cam will save battery.
That said, shooting 8K60 RAW will melt your battery. Even then, to have it rated for 90 minutes of recording is pretty impressive for such a small battery.
Don't forget the two usb ports on the Z8 that allow charging, and charging while shooting. This will enable a number of mitigation strategies even if what you are doing tends to eat battery power. Remember the Z8 battery charges at approximately 1% per minute through the USB port.
Shooting landscapes or video from a tripod? Just strap a battery bank to the tripod and connect it. Pretty much unlimited shooting on a single battery then.
Driving between subjects? Just plug your Z8 into a USB port in your car. Battery will most times be full by the time you get there.
Hiking? just have a battery bank strapped to your backpack strap, or in the bag, and charge will walking.
Stopping for a coffee or something to eat? What coffee shop, or restaurant doesn't have charging ports these days?
You get the point. Add your own mitigation strategy to deal with your situation. I wouldn't waste my time worrying about the Z8 CIPA ratings.
May 12, 2023 at 04:48 PM
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