The new Nikon mirrorless system

[Jan Anne]

I'm just an amateur whom only shoots non critical stuff so if some images are lost so be it.

Never had a card failure with SD and XQD seems to be even more reliable so I really couldn't care less.

[aerobat]

Could the camera be setup to offload its photos over WLAN?
That could help for more critical work.

[Birna Rørslett]

Yes, it can.

[aerobat]

Thanks Birna. So that should satisfy the wedding photogs.
What device wouuld you practically recomend as photo backup?
Maybe a wireless SSD?

[Birna Rørslett]

Download the complete specification pamphlet and investigate all the myriad of possibilities these Z-bodies offer.

https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gVQ--AxJI7g-xcLVNVcp7mdwZQz5w==/Misc/Z7_Z6_Brochure.pdf

[Ilkka Nissilä]

Could the camera be setup to offload its photos over WLAN?
That could help for more critical work.

I noticed in the brochures that there is now this capability to connect to a PC or laptop.

I wonder what kind of speeds are obtainable, and if the transfer can be seamless in the background. Is it possible to transfer large files feasibly?

[Birna Rørslett]

There is an approx. 400 Mb/s transfer specification somewhere in that brochure.

[longzoom]

LZ, I have seen this mentioned a few places on the NET.  I cannot think of any Grips, of any brand, that have had this feature. Any that you know of?  I am not really bothered by single card.  When I was shooting a lot of Soccer I only used for overflow but , in reality, always had time to change cards.  When I used to have great locations for birds used to use in same way.  My D700, Df, D300, EM1, a7ii and a7rii only had single card and never a problem. One of the tings I really like having the top LED.  Battery and shots remaining  .
Cheers,
Tom

Hi, Tom! Yes, some system, in the past, had the second slot in the grip. Oly, if I am not wrong. Today, I believe, when almost all cameras can do video, people definitely need a second  slot. I am not among them, I, mostly, with you, but who really knows, what I'll need tomorrow ... Best whishes, LZ

[Jan Anne]

My plan is to get rid of my Sony/Zony and start with the Z6/24-70/FTZ and take if from there.

Aha, any cool lenses you plan to take along to the Z6?

A question to all current mirrorless users btw

I've posted my set of lenses which I've collected over the years for the a7RII and intend to keep using when I make jump to the Z platform, curious which gems you guys have discovered that work well on mirrorless?

[OCD]

The new S-Lenses using the Z-Mount could be ground-breaking.  (Read entire article, good stuff toward the latter part)

http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2018/08/im-suspicious-of-nikon-and-its-sonys-fault.html

[OCD]

More: http://www.rossharvey.com/reviews/nikon-z7-review

[arthurking83]

A little side note, from the Z7/Z6 brochure, page 53:

"Nikon’s Capture NX-D software is the best way to process original RAW (NEF/ NRW) files without losing any of their extremely rich data. You can adjust options such as exposure compensation, white balance, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting and noise reduction using a slider. It also incorporates color control points that let you edit the hue, brightness, saturation, contrast, etc. of a selected area. JPEG and TIFF files are also compatible." ....

Just had a look at the brochure and page in question and the screengrab image next to the text does indeed have a colour control point edit showing.

Never been a fan of NX-D, it's buggy slow and interface seems all muddled up compared to NX2 in a few areas. But at least a modern NX2 alternative finally comes to town.

[Akira]

Could the camera be setup to offload its photos over WLAN?
That could help for more critical work.

You should need WT-7, I guess?

[chambeshi]

Following Ross harvey's review I posted yesterday, found Two more initial assessments of the Nikon Z7:

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/a-few-more-thoughts-on.html

https://nikonrumors.com/2018/08/25/new-era-for-nikon-nikon-z7-camera-hands-on-report.aspx/#more-125769

to help access - links to the 2 official PDFs on Nikon Z

https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gVQ--AxJI7g-xcLVNVcp7mdwZQz5w==/Misc/Z7_Z6_Brochure.pdf


https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gVQ--AxJI7g-xcLVNVcp7mdwZQz5w==/Misc/Z_Engineer_Interview_Brochure.pdf

this first review using a preproduction Z7 reports 800-1000 shots with  the preproduction Z7:

".... The battery usage wasn't fully optimised at that point, and I was told it would be improved when released. Having said that, I was getting around 800-1000 images per battery. Update: I've just finished presenting and shooting at the Nikon UK launch event in London. The official rating is around 330 shots per battery. I have no idea how they ended up at that figure as I had shot a shade under 500 images at the event and only 1/5th of the battery was used."

http://www.rossharvey.com/reviews/nikon-z7-review

[armando_m]

Download the complete specification pamphlet and investigate all the myriad of possibilities these Z-bodies offer.

https://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/e/Q5NM96RZZo-RRZZFeeMiveET0gVQ--AxJI7g-xcLVNVcp7mdwZQz5w==/Misc/Z7_Z6_Brochure.pdf

a good read