Z7

Well, I get you and in theory I would love a Z7iii... but that's effectively a Z8 without the AA filter with Nikon's current hardware capabilities. I think a Z7iii with something like an Expeed7 processor and fancy AF modes will happen when Expeed8 inside a Z8ii is a thing, otherwise they'd cannibal

if you're using a full frame camera, unless you're using one of the higher resolution bodies (z7, z7ii, z8, z9), then i feel it wouldn't make sense to use the dx lens, mainly cos it turns your camera into a 10-12 MP camera (not that it's unusable, but it's quite the crop). Also, I wouldn't necessari

The problem is other brands early mirrorless didn't suck This is just not true. First two FF Sony Alpha gens (A7 and A7 II) were issue-ridden, with lackluster color science, abysmal battery life, and mediocre AF. The first really good Sony mirrorless body was the A7 III. Canon RP was a piece of junk

I'm a professional and owned both. The image quality is near identical... They produce incredibly similar files. The D850 is a much more agile, and responsive camera though. It has way better AF and a faster drive. That comes with a huge weight penalty though. The Z7 is probably in the discussion fo

I had much the same experience with the A7iv, I'm happier with my Z5ii and the output from it even though the A7iv was thoroughly competent. The resolution has nothing to do with it, it's all in the lens design (which is pretty wildly different between some of the lenses in the system) and the colou

I was a very long holdout, switching to mirrorless late because I can't stand low-quality EVFs, or EVFs that cannot show you a live preview of the scene while shooting continuously. When the Z9 came out I made the leap and never looked back. Even after all this time the Z8/Z9 are still the only bodi

Nah. It's pretty clear that Nikon doesn't think there's enough demand for a Z7/Z8/Z9. We all (on reddit) would like for Nikon to do an A7R alternative Z7III. A high megapixel slow still camera is a niche that's not currently filled, and doesn't require a fast readout sensor.

But the Z8 does have top of the line DR, just not quiet as good as the Z7 / D850. But not really in a practical way for 99.9999% of shooters. I had a D850 (among others) and switched eventually to the Z8, I have never once felt there was a meaningful or even noticeable difference. Sure it looks roug

The macro lens will get you a reproduction ratio of 1:1 just fine, which is where true macro is considered to be. That combo is fine to begin, if you just tinker with available light (I started on a D5000 and Tokina 100mm f/2.8). You'll quickly learn what the limitations of the equipment are and by

The N50ii has AI-based automatic bird detection autofocus. No Nikon DSLR has this. The N50ii will outperform any DX DSLR. And there is no futzing around with where to place the AF sensor. The camera sees the picture and things "bird" and handles it for you. The newer FX Z-mount bodies have not only