Nikon Z* mirrorless

[Peter123]

Took the 24-120 S for a run out today. First ever visit to Worthing. Wife was with me so photo opportunities limited.
My impression is that is is sharp throughout the range but may be susceptible to flair.
All images are well cropped.

I think the couple saw me taking pics of the pier and decided to fool about.

120122 7 (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

Entertainment for all

120122 6 (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

In quiet contemplation on a bench with memoriam flowers.

120122 2 (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

The meeting

120122 1 (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

 

[wibbly]

Just picked up a Z6 on clearance from Argos for £775. Might be worth a search if someone fancies one

That is a nuts price! There was one local to me but that’s soon gone….

 

[Sootchucker]

New present arrived today curtesy of Ron Harrison Cameras

 

[mufftrix]

New present arrived today curtesy of Ron Harris Cameras

Let’s hope he got a box full of z9’s to unpack as well lol

 

[Sootchucker]

Sadly not

This lens has replaced my Nikon Z 24-200, which whilst a great lens for a superzoom, was just a tad too slow at the long end at F6.3, and constantly found myself over ISO6400 in darker conditions. Got a great price for the 24-200 meaning the 24-120 only cost me a few hundred pounds more.

 

[markyboy.1967]

Wont get a chance to play with the Z9 till Fri due to my work situation. Batteries all charged and ready to delve into the settings. What did surprise me was the depth of grip, its soo deep and comfortable. Not 100% on where the menu button is but will get used to it.

 

[Chris_911]

Received my Smallrig Z9 cage today:

 

[markyboy.1967]

Thinking of that one as well, price seems decent. How is the fit and finish on it Chris? Is the battery door easy enough to access with it on. Where did you buy? They didnt have it on Amazon a few days ago but all others were listed.

 

[Chris_911]

Thinking of that one as well, price seems decent. How is the fit and finish on it Chris? Is the battery door easy enough to access with it on. Where did you buy? They didnt have it on Amazon a few days ago but all others were listed.

It all looks good to me.
It arrives in four separate parts which are assembled using screws provided.
I bought it direct from Smallrig.
I have an order with them for their L bracket too - supposed to be released tomorrow.

 

[markyboy.1967]

That explains why their L bracket isnt on the Amazon site. I have seen many in America with the L bracket already though.

 

[Chris_911]

That explains why their L bracket isnt on the Amazon site. I have seen many in America with the L bracket already though.

The L bracket hasn't been released yet - still showing as 'pre-order' on their website.

 

[markyboy.1967]

Yeah mate but if you go onto many of the z9 facebook pages you will see many in the USA have theirs on camera at the monent.

 

[PeteStewardson]

No Z9 yet so having to 'make do' with my Z7ii.

The first two I shot with the 70-200s+1.4x, manual focus and got these two I'm pleased about.





Here we see why the 50/1.2 is loved by all those that shoot with it. Full image first and then a 100% crop to show just how razor sharp this lens is. Simply beautiful





And a couple of other shots for fun

 

[markyboy.1967]

Trying out the new Z9 on a few moon images tonight. Images when reviewing ar fine however on the screen and viewfinder they are way overexposed. I have a hell of a lot to learn with this new camera. Why is the back screen and viewfinder so overexposing?

 

[markyboy.1967]

I didn't have the show effects in live view ticked so more than likely to have fixed it, camera all away so will try again another time.

 

[PeteStewardson]

I didn't have the show effects in live view ticked so more than likely to have fixed it, camera all away so will try again another time.

Was going to ask if you’d enabled starlight mode ( think that’s what it’s called ) but you’re sorted

 

[Peter123]

24-120 S again this morning

180122 8A (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

180122 7A (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

180122 9A (1 of 1) by Peter Stephens, on Flickr

 

[wilt]

A few from here have had the Z9 for a bit. Any first impressions? Likes? Dislikes? Lives up to the hype? Lenses perform better?

 

[markyboy.1967]

I will give my first impressions at the weekend when i do some more shooting with it.

 

[Chris_911]

SmallRig L bracket for Z9 is now shipping - have received my notification for my pre-order.

 

[Chris_911]

Had an opportunity to try out my Z9 3d tracking and eye detection with my dogs. Definitely useful. It struggled to pick up the eyes at distance but once it had it the focus was held. The caveat is I only used one lens - so I don't know if the performance is at all lens-dependent. Lens was the Nikon 200mm f2 VRII. All shots are at f2.

 

[Graham]

I see now the 400/2.8 is released, anyone going to buy one well if you sell an arm and a leg

 

[markyboy.1967]

Nope not me just now. Im liking my 600f4 on it and with a tc its actually quicker to focus than it is on my D5.

 

[AdamSi]

Anyone updated their Z6II /Z7II to 1.31 yet ?

 

[wilt]

Anyone updated their Z6II /Z7II to 1.31 yet ?

Yes Z7II, but haven't used it yet. It did take an unusually long time to actually do the update in comparison to earlier ones I felt.

 

[AdamSi]

I will be interested to see if it improves more than just the one named improvement (they have a habit of slipping things into their updates)

 

[Graham]

Yes Z7II, but haven't used it yet. It did take an unusually long time to actually do the update in comparison to earlier ones I felt.

Z7ii only isn`t it ?

 

[AdamSi]

Z7ii only isn`t it ?

I just checked and you are correct just the Z7II

 

[AdamSi]

It did seem slightly better in lower light testing in the house last night, proof is in the pudding so will see if I notice anything this weekend when out

 

[markyboy.1967]

SmallRig L bracket for Z9 is now shipping - have received my notification for my pre-order.

Did the L bracket come? I have one ordered and wondered how long they took to come? Cheers.

 

[silure130]

The Z9 look a great camera. The only way for me to get one is to sell my D500, Z6II & 500mm G F4 VR. Basicaly my whole kit apart from the 500mm PF.

 

[Chris_911]

Did the L bracket come? I have one ordered and wondered how long they took to come? Cheers.

It is on its way to me. Dispatched on Wednesday, Fedex saying delivery to me Tuesday.

 

[wilt]

The Z9 look a great camera. The only way for me to get one is to sell my D500, Z6II & 500mm G F4 VR. Basicaly my whole kit apart from the 500mm PF.

Other than no back up body, would you use any of them when you'd have the Z9 and 500mm PF?

 

[silure130]

Other than no back up body, would you use any of them when you'd have the Z9 and 500mm PF?

I dont realy need a backup and since getting the 500mm PF, Ive not used the F4.

 

[wilt]

I dont realy need a backup and since getting the 500mm PF, Ive not used the F4.

Then I'd be selling the other gear and getting a Z9.

 

[silure130]

Then I'd be selling the other gear and getting a Z9.

I know that’s what I keep telling the mrs

 

[inView]

Anyone on the waiting list for a Z9 heard anything recently?

 

[mufftrix]

Anyone on the waiting list for a Z9 heard anything recently?

I see on Facebook groups that a few have been getting there’s but I personally still in limbo haha

 

[wilt]

Anyone on the waiting list for a Z9 heard anything recently?

A friend has ordered through WEX locally and been told it'll be 2nd quarter of this year at the earliest.
It's been in and out of stock quite regularly on Panamoz.

 

[Hadge]

Well my Z9 landed today and hugely excited get out and about with it. Battery fully charged and weekend planned already. Massive thanks to LCE for sorting me out as well. I did preorder on the day of release and had to give my NPS number to secure one of those from the first batch here in the UK. Hope you guys waiting get yours delivered soon too.