Re: Nikon unveils the highly anticipated Z8 camera!
You are absolutely right! Thanks so much for that! I just went outside to try it and G6 did it.
Ok, I can understand what you are saying. Yes, it is most plausible that this is the reason they slow it. That slow speed is most like the speed when manually "pulling focus".
But what I still do not understand is how that applies to an incoming loon taking off, running across the water, tangentially toward me. In addition to the articulating LCD (with full AF functionality) the second main reason I bought this pro-grade MILC camera was to execute just such a video challenge. It's looking more like it will do it!!
Scenario: If I have G6 set at top speed and the loon is running/flying *slower than that top speed I have G6 set at*, will the AF simply stay focused on the loon? It had better
ilkka_nissila wrote:
The camera deliberately moves focus slowly during video recording because fast changes would seem very disturbing to the viewer. The system mimics how a focus puller would change focus in cinema.
You can change the speed of video AF. Check out custom settings g6 and g7.
bs kite wrote: fpoet wrote:
bs kite wrote:
I am beginning to like this Z8/500PF combination. Getting used to the smaller buttons and beginning to learn some of the AF functions.
The 500PF's AF is noticeably quicker and more decisive with the Z8 than with my D850.
Did you have a chance to use the Z8 in lower lighting? If so, what are your thoughts concerning AF speed/acquisition in these conditions compared to the D850?
First for *stills* (not video): Yes, I have tested the AF decisiveness, acquisition and accuracy extensively in low light indoors and outside. It is every bit as good as my D850 and probably a bit better. However, I did not use any timer on it like Steve Perry does.
I am impressed and I believe you will be too.
Now for Video AF: This is slow. I must be doing something wrong. Trying to complete a statement on it here and now but it is taking too long.
So I will finish this post with the above and maybe try to open a discussion on Z8 VIDEO AF.
. You will be happy with the Z8's ability to AF for stills in dim light.
Jun 20, 2023 at 06:50 PM
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