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Birna Rørslett

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #990 on: November 22, 2019, 13:51:45 »
Such Nikon(S)-(Z) adapters have been available for a while. I have posted numerous pictures taken with, for example, the venerable 3.5 cm f/1.8 W-Nikkor which still shines as a performer.

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #991 on: November 22, 2019, 13:57:37 »
Elias, I always enjoy exotic images of such kind.

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #992 on: November 22, 2019, 13:57:37 »
I don't have a Z yet so not following closely enough it appears  ::) So just one more manufactory brand to join then.
I of course recall home made early contraptions ;) Nice that some of the old Nikkor-S gets out into the light!
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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #993 on: November 22, 2019, 16:07:41 »
Prototype of EFtZ Smart-adapter - be interesting zone to watch. It follows on the Techart adapter: the Sony EtZ with AF support

https://www.fringeradapter.com/blog/fringer-ef-nz-smart-adapter-engineering-sample-got-tested

https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/special/1215493.html

The Techart has already been discussed on Forums over the past few months

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #994 on: November 25, 2019, 21:35:45 »
A battery grip with room for two batteries is available, it is the MB-N10. Works on both Z6 and Z7.

There are no extra contacts inside the battery compartment to allow the grip to communicate with the body, except passing DC power.

As a result, on the grip there is no button for shooting in portrait mode and/or extra AF-ON button, so 226€ (shipment included) seems a little steep for a plastic box hosting two batteries.


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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #995 on: November 25, 2019, 22:09:45 »
226€ (shipment included) seems a little steep for a plastic box hosting two batteries.

Definitely ! plastic galaxy. Like new lenses.

But, don't let's complain, bodies are still made of metal... ; :P

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #996 on: November 25, 2019, 23:43:24 »
Definitely ! plastic galaxy. Like new lenses.

But, don't let's complain, bodies are still made of metal... ; :P

 ;D

I bet someone will make a compatible grip with one of those horrible cables connected to the remote port to actuate a portrait mode button...

Maybe they'll get it right with the next iteration of mirrorless Z's...

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #997 on: December 04, 2019, 08:23:07 »
Mentioned earlier in another topic. There is new firmware for the Z6 and Z7.

https://nikonrumors.com/2019/11/20/nikon-z6-z7-firmware-update-version-2-10-released.aspx/

For the focus ring on native lenses the ISO selection is implemented.  Possibilities to choose via Custom Settings Menu --> f2 controls the  ISO, Aperture, Exposure Compensation and Focus only are available with the new update to version 2.10

Personally I like the option to change the Aperture via the Focus-ring.

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« Reply #998 on: December 04, 2019, 17:21:28 »
This is a reported problem which I personally have encountered on a few occasions. Capture NX-D or ACR cannot cope with this. RawTherapee however, can. Here's one example where I've applied a gentle filtering (8).

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #999 on: December 07, 2019, 17:45:18 »
Z6 and 50mm 1.8 tests:
  Fully open, Eye Auto Focus, IBIS on the subway
  Fully open, extreme corner sharpness and AF

  F4 Night lights
  F4, resolution, distortion
   
   IBIS, movement and evf lag
 
 
 
   

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #1000 on: December 07, 2019, 18:20:44 »
I’ve also discovered that the eye AF works on animals as well...which is a big help when trying to secure good photos of our dog.

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #1001 on: December 07, 2019, 19:08:00 »
Paco Paco Paco, you make me lust for a Z6, but I already have 3 bodies  :o
Nice pictures, that 50mm Seem to be very good.

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #1002 on: December 07, 2019, 19:28:47 »
Paco Paco Paco, you make me lust for a Z6, but I already have 3 bodies  :o
Nice pictures, that 50mm Seem to be very good.

+ ;).Me too will sell my d500, plus 17-55mm f/2.8, great gear but have not seen frequent use.

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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #1003 on: December 07, 2019, 20:32:44 »
+ ;).Me too will sell my d500, plus 17-55mm f/2.8, great gear but have not seen frequent use.
You’ll like it Fons. No D500 AF tracking, but everything else.
Also a great step-up with MF-lenses.
I’m sold and now (im)patiently waiting for a Z70 with D500 AF.  ;D
For The time being it’s a Z6 + D500
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Re: Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system
« Reply #1004 on: December 07, 2019, 22:26:51 »
Love those shots, Paco.  Bent, that 50/1.8 is a wonder.