Re: Nikon’s next move: What camera body are you expecting?
johnvanr wrote: sungphoto wrote: johnvanr wrote:
The rumors are there’s a Z9 II coming, though I’d think they should release a Z7 III.
The latter would affect Z8 sales, so the Z7 line may be dead. Pity, because the Z8 is too large and heavy for many who would otherwise consider Nikon.
I thought I'd prefer to carry the Z6iii vs the Z8 as a daily carry, but in my Ona Bowery (which fits a full frame mirrorless body with lens and a 2nd lens next to it) the Z8 takes up about the same size so I sold my Z6iii.
I used to have a 1Dx, but nowadays my OM-1 takes care of birding needs, and I’ve drawn the line at the R5, Z6III sizes for full frame. If I needed the resolution and performance of the Z8, maybe I would consider it, but I don’t.
I'd love to pick up an Olympus Pen-F and some tiny M43 lenses, but for the most part 99% of the time I prefer to use my iphone for personal photos.
I do wish the Z8 was less porky, but it fits my needs so well and is a great backup rig to my Z9. Z9 is mostly for work and video projects. I liked the fliparound screen on the Z6iii, but I didn't find it noticeably more convenient to carry than my Z8.
The Z30 I tested out for a few months though was great, but hate the selfie timer mode that when the screen is flipped around, and I couldn't figure out how to deactivate it. I'm quite tempted to pick up a Z50ii though, as with the DX lenses it is just so small and fun to use.
Mar 19, 2026 at 08:48 PM
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