Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system

[Birna Rørslett]

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.

[elsid]

Elias, I always enjoy exotic images of such kind.

Interestingly, "Panta Rei" was the name of a Hungarian Prog Rock band whose bass player is also a genius engineer of electronics.

Thank you Akira for your comment. I am sure you know who fathered the expression "Panta Rei" (or "Panta Rhei") and what it means.

[Erik Lund]

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!

[chambeshi]

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

[mxbianco]

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.


Ciao from Massimo

[rosko]

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... ;

 

[mxbianco]

Definitely ! plastic galaxy. Like new lenses.

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

 

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...

Ciao from Massimo

[John Geerts]

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.

[Nikfuson]

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 (.

[golunvolo]

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
 
 
 
   

[Nikfuson]

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.

[Bent Hjarbo]

Paco Paco Paco, you make me lust for a Z6, but I already have 3 bodies 
Nice pictures, that 50mm Seem to be very good.

[Fons Baerken]

Paco Paco Paco, you make me lust for a Z6, but I already have 3 bodies 
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.

[chris dees]

+ .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. 
For The time being it’s a Z6 + D500

[Bill De Jager]

Love those shots, Paco.  Bent, that 50/1.8 is a wonder.