cohenfive wrote:
Getting back on track for a moment if you don't mind...
So I've been using my Z8 (with adapted 500pf) for the past 10 days or so. My opinion is not based on tests, only on my 'gut' after having used the R5 extensively (usually with rf600f4) for the past 18 months or so.
I haven't really put the Z8 tracking to the test yet as we don't have a lot of birds flying around my house this time of year, but I think I do have a decent 'feel' for the Z8 at this point..
I have to say, and I'm not surprised, that I like it quite a bit. So far it is fun to use. The viewfinder is terrific, very fast. I like being able to shoot in electronic shutter at different speeds, in silence if desired, although I have it set to make a quiet shutter sound so I can tell it is taking pics. I'd call the camera very fast/responsive overall. AF seems very quick, again without extensive tracking experience I can't say how much quicker it is than the R5, but it isn't slower that's for sure. Controls are typical nikon which I am used to, so also good just as canon controls are good. Also typical nikon colors and good dr, which I like but to my eye basically on par with canon. Battery life is just ok, again not a surprise, and I have several enel15's around so no issue for me.
So I like the camera, no surprises for me. The sensor makes all the difference imo in speeding up everything. Personally I won't miss a mechanical shutter in the Z8, and with the faster readout of the z8 I don't have to worry about rolling shutter. I shoot mechanical shutter on my R5 because of this concern, and also because I don't like being locked into 20fps which I find not necessary for most shooting situations.
I am still hoping that the upcoming R5ii basically copies what nikon has done with the Z8...meaning it needs to have a stacked sensor. Fingers crossed.
I really appreciated this post from someone who owns and has used both. Please come back again and do another hands-on comparison when you've logged more time on the Z8. Thanks.
Cheers,
Rudy
Jun 05, 2023 at 04:54 PM
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