r/nikon_Zseries

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BLUF: Both cameras listed are similarly priced and even share specs so which should I get?

I primarily want to start creating short films and shooting video but love to take an occasional still and am itching for a good Milky Way shot. I took a break from digital photography and shot and developed film for roughly a year. I still plan to do a lot of film photography just want the option.

A lot of my filming will be solo stuff; B-Roll mostly as I get used to it and practice, eventually creating my short film project so I need a fully articulated screen, and great autofocus (also tempted to go LUMIX or back to Sony but have always loved Nikon)

biggest thing I’m nervous about is not having an EVF on the ZR

Somewhat common question, I apologize.

Coming from a D600.
Shooting: portraits, landscape, equestrian sport, horses in general. All stills, little to no video. For now, will be using a ftz adapter to keep using the glass I have.

Price difference between the two currently is about $400.

hello, i just upgraded ( at least for me is an upgrade) from Zf to Z 6III, and i am looking for a Cfexpress memory but all i read is confusing, i do video for real estate and educational videos, i want to record N-Raw but all i read is i need 1Tb memory card? is that true? help a sister out. thank you

So I have the 40mm f2 and 24-70 f4, I’m debating which f1.8 I should get next the 35mm or 50mm ?

Going on an Asia trip, might leave the 24-70 for most days or the 40mm if tired. But planning to take all three but also want something long term for portraits. Logically 35 is probably better all round, but the 50mm has a more natural focal point and would be better for portrait.

Hello all,

First time posting here and im having trouble choosing between this two. Problem is, i know very little about photography and this would be a birthday gift for my wife. She is using an old D3400 for ages, loves photography, even did a little small jobs in the past, and i know she only likes Nikon cameras. I want to reignite her love for photography and get her back into this world.

I did a lot of research for the past 2 weeks, and it came down to this two, Z5II and Z6II. Lens would be 24-120 F4 S. Im leaning to Z5II but would love to hear some input from those who actuallu know a thing or two about photography, not just two weeks of research.

She would use it for landscape, nature, aninals, portraits, maybe occaisonal wedding or something similar, 5-10% video only.

Budget is not that loose, so i dont want to make a mistake here.

Thanks in advance.

I’ve got the Z6 II and Z8 and yet even though the Z8 specs are better I prefer the view through the EVF of the s6 II, is there a setting that’s different in the z8 that makes it look less real / crispy / digital vs the z6 which looks less like a screen and more like a natural view finder?

Thanks 🙏

Hi all,

I am a hobbyist. I have the Nikon Z5II with kit zoom lens 24-70 f/4S. I mainly use it for mostly for indoor events, family, kids, occasional trips and may be street once in a while. I love capturing the emotions of people and portraits. I recently got Godox Flash V1-Mid to avoid going to very high ISO in indoor events during nights. My friend suggested that I could add a fast prime lens.

I used to have 50mm on an aps-c canon body (rebel xt) 15 years ago and took some photos which my friends have framed for the candid emotions and the quality of picture. This is also the rationale for thinking about 85mm. I was also analyzing the EXIF data of my photos. I found that I shoot either wide at 24mm - 30mm or at the other end 70mm, and very small photos in between. I have barely shot pictures in between.

My logic is that I could use 24-70 with flash for indoors and use 85mm (outside my current max. zoom) for capturing the candid emotions of people. While reading through the reddit posts, many people have problem with tight spaces and feel 50mm is versatile.

Help me choose between 50mm f/1.8s and 85mm f/1.8s.

Thanks in advance.

Looking at these two lenses, are they like 90% similar in image quality and AF performance?