The new Nikon mirrorless system

[fish_shooter]

I would like to do the same thing - leave Arca Swiss type L brackets on both items all the time. Looks like we will have to wait and see what develops. In the meantime I am resigned to using tiny plates. I found this thread to be useful (see esp. the pix): https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4327908
I ordered a Sunway 39R like shown for my Z6. I already have some small sized "wildcard" plates with an L-edge on hand, with some that dating back over a decade to use on the FTZ.
Tom

[fish_shooter]

This Gitzo gadget might be a way of doing vertical shots while retaining rigidity: https://www.manfrotto.us/gitzo-right-angle-bracket

I think this can go on top of your existing tripod heads. You will need the round plate that goes in the hole (they also make columns that fit in too but as that would add a moment arm to your rig loosing rigidity). Similar widgets may be made by others, maybe Linhof?

[Jan Anne]

For the Sony I use split E to Leica M in combination with M to F or FD adapters and multiple E to M adapters.

One E to M adapter does AF, one does macro extension and the one from Novoflex can have a collar mount attached. Novoflex already announced their Z adapters which will either fit the current collar mounts or will come with a new one.

Here's their offering: https://www.novoflex.de/en/products-637/lens-adapters/adapter-collar-mounts/adapter-collar-mounts-products.html

[Jack Dahlgren]

If anyone sees a Z mount to m42 helicoid released I’d like to hear about it.

[Airy]

I tested a Z7 today at BIC Camera, Yurakucho, Tokyo. I had my Noct (AIS) in the bag, and the vendor let me try it with the FTZ adapter.
First impression is very good: Focus peaking and stabilization work well. I could focus reliably. No trouble with the EVF even when stopped down at F/8.
Given the resolution, the same rule applies as to the D8xx : the "safe" minimum speed, when shooting handheld without stabilizer, is 1/(twice the focal length in mm).

[richardHaw]

I want:

• S-mount adapter (inner and outer mount WITH distance scale AND infinity stop)
• LTM 39 adapter WITH infinity stop

 

[Birna Rørslett]

I want:

• S-mount adapter (inner and outer mount WITH distance scale AND infinity stop)
• LTM 39 adapter WITH infinity stop

 

I'd give almost anything for the S>Z adapter myself. Not equally keen on the Leica thread, though, but that reflects more my choice of lenses over the years.

I shall get a few factory Z bayonets as soon as possible and experiment with some of my optical exotica.

[richardHaw]

 

would like to see how that pans out

[Michael Erlewine]

Here is a question:

I would like to find an adapter for the Nikon Z7 that will take Sony-E lenses. Are any available or is this one of those situations where it can't be done. I have the newish Voigtlander Macro lens in E-mount that I would like to use with the Z7.

[chambeshi]

Brad Hill on the Z7 and latest Nikkor lenses, including the 180-400 f4E TC

https://photographingthewest.net/new-nikon-gear-with-brad-hill

[Eddie Draaisma]

Here is a question:

I would like to find an adapter for the Nikon Z7 that will take Sony-E lenses. Are any available or is this one of those situations where it can't be done. I have the newish Voigtlander Macro lens in E-mount that I would like to use with the Z7.

That will be very difficult; both Voigtlander APO Macro-Lanthar lenses (65/2 and 110/2.5) have floating elements, so it is advisable to mount the lens at the intended register distance. For Sony the register distance is 18mm, for Nikon Z it is 16mm. To mount the Voigtlanders on the Z7 18mm away from the sensor the lens needs to be positioned 2mm in front of the camera mount. An adapter of 2mm thickness should be needed, seems rather difficult if not impossible to make. Remounting the lens might be a better idea.

[Michael Erlewine]

That will be very difficult; both Voigtlander APO Macro-Lanthar lenses (65/2 and 110/2.5) have floating elements, so it is advisable to mount the lens at the intended register distance. For Sony the register distance is 18mm, for Nikon Z it is 16mm. To mount the Voigtlanders on the Z7 18mm away from the sensor the lens should thus be mounted 2mm in front of the camera mount. An adapter of 2mm thickness should be needed, seems rather difficult if not impossible to make. Remounting the lens might be a better idea.

I see. Thanks. Makes sense.

[Frank Fremerey]

Brad Hill on the Z7 and latest Nikkor lenses, including the 180-400 f4E TC

https://photographingthewest.net/new-nikon-gear-with-brad-hill

they want to review the 500PF but write 300PF

[Michael Erlewine]

While the scramble to design for L-Brackets is on, I need one now. I have ordered one from RSS (which I may return), but in the meantime this one is working pretty well.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1056517-REG/promediagear_plx3_universal_l_bracket_3.html

I include a couple of quick snapshots. Note that the L-Bracket fits because the ¼-20 screw can move at right angles to the length of the bracket a certain amount. See the letter “A” which shows you the screw. Note that one of the two stainless steel rods bumps into it. Now, this is OK with me because I want to leave room for the remote (which is plugged in in the images) and extends quite a ways. However, if you want the vertical part of the bracket to fit snug, you would have to use a hacksaw to trim the rod I marked so it does not butt into the screw. I still may do that, but right now all is just fine. The L-Bracket is strong enough and I have the FTZ adapter installed.

However, if I want to use really heavy lenses (Otus 28mm APO) I may want to use the tripod foot of the FTZ adapter for added strength. I have a second (different brand) small L-Bracket that mounts on the tripod foot of the FTZ adapter, and they fit nicely side-by-side, yet there is no room between the two L-Brackets to mount either one an Arca-Swiss quick release clamp. Bummer.

This means that on the occasions I use heavy lenses, I will have to take off the L-Bracket from the Z7 and install the other L-Bracket on the FTZ foot. I don’t like it, but at least it is workable.

A lot of my work is done in portrait (vertical mode), so I need to be able to work back and forth quickly. I know... there are other methods and some were presented here.

This is just what I am using for the moment, for those interested.

[Akira]

Michael, why don't you use the L-bracket on the FTZ adapter all the time for the work?  Currently there should be no lens you can mount on Z7 wiithou FTZ...