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golunvolo

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #255 on: November 18, 2023, 16:45:39 »
Nikon is making gorgeous cameras. Birna, it looks like the foolography is "upsidedown" from the position I´m used to, does it change anything?

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #256 on: November 18, 2023, 16:48:04 »
The new design can be freely rotated. The recorded data is the same :)

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #257 on: November 18, 2023, 16:48:52 »
The new design can be freely rotated. The recorded data is the same :)

 Ok, thanks!

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #258 on: November 18, 2023, 16:53:50 »
It's easier to rotate the device (inside the bracket) to fit, than to rotate one's head :)

Do note this version is using the USB-C data port to input GPS data, or control the camera, whilst power comes from the HDMI port. Remote control is via phone app, however an alternate basic release button is with the GPS receiver if you need the facility. After the initial, and dare I say complex, setup, in the app you can disperse with the phone app unless you need to run time-lapses and suchlike operations.

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #259 on: November 20, 2023, 08:08:29 »
If anyone is looking for the Nikon grip, here is one on Japan Mercari. Plenty of companies/web sites that can help you buy from Japan Mercari …

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m77220455450?source_location=share&utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share
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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #260 on: November 20, 2023, 10:35:29 »
It's easier to rotate the device (inside the bracket) to fit, than to rotate one's head :)

Do note this version is using the USB-C data port to input GPS data, or control the camera, whilst power comes from the HDMI port. Remote control is via phone app, however an alternate basic release button is with the GPS receiver if you need the facility. After the initial, and dare I say complex, setup, in the app you can disperse with the phone app unless you need to run time-lapses and suchlike operations.

Which GPS device can act as remote trigger? Can you use it also in CH mode to get multiple exposures or, is it similar to ML-L7 which is limited to single release? Thanks.

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #261 on: November 20, 2023, 10:56:34 »
When the guys at Foolography get their act together, the new device should be able to control the camera remotely, setting up time lapses,  etc. etc. Their new design using the USB port not the 10-pin port necessitated a lot of restructuring and reprogramming on their part and not everything is working at present. However they are making fast progress, apparently.

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #262 on: December 03, 2023, 01:52:49 »
Tiny blobs of Sugru on certain buttons greatly improve ergonomics.
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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #263 on: December 03, 2023, 04:35:36 »
Tiny blobs of Sugru on certain buttons greatly improve ergonomics.

Tiny blobs of Sugru on certain buttons greatly improve ergonomics.

What do you mean?

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #264 on: December 03, 2023, 05:29:46 »
Tiny blobs of Sugru on certain buttons greatly improve ergonomics.

What do you mean?

Sugru on buttons gives them more heft. No more pressing the wrong button, or wasting time feeling for it.

https://youtu.be/MjL1unlJcAQ?si=xKH-UJPHEIqMKs63

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #265 on: December 03, 2023, 05:46:29 »
Tiny blobs of Sugru on certain buttons greatly improve ergonomics.

It looks like you weren't satisfied with the ergonomics in a few areas Snoogly.
The shutter release too?
Anything else?

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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #266 on: December 03, 2023, 07:24:25 »
I'm not a Zf customer, but I'd try to add Sugru to the OK button, since on recent cameras  (Z6ii, etc) that button has been shrunken, and I have to push with my fingernail....which I don't like.
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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #267 on: December 03, 2023, 22:33:04 »
Any recommendation for a deeper eyecup? I do not like having to press my eye against the shallow one just to avoid ambient light disturbing the EVF reading.
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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #268 on: December 04, 2023, 03:34:49 »
Any recommendation for a deeper eyecup? I do not like having to press my eye against the shallow one just to avoid ambient light disturbing the EVF reading.

The Zemlin one seems to be universally admired.

https://www.zemlinphoto.com/product/nikon-z8-z9-eye-cup-eyepiece/515?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=109&page=2&limit=10

I just ordered one, and I found shipping to Japan to be cheaper ordering from the web site, rather than his eBay store. Depending on where you live, I'd recommend comparing shipping prices before ordering.
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Re: So, the ZF ...
« Reply #269 on: December 04, 2023, 06:36:11 »
Thanks !
Airy Magnien