Having recently added the Nikon Z8 to my camera bag, I’ve made the decision that it’s time to start upgrading my lenses to the Z mount. After the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 that came in the Z8 kit, my first addition is the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Why Buy This Lens When I purchased … [Continue Reading] “Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR”
Nikon have just announced firmware version 2 for the Z8 which brings some highly anticipated features from the Z9 and Zf. There is one I’m particularly excited to try out. The biggest updates included in this firmware release are a dedicated AF subject detection mode for birds, pixel shift shooting, and the one I’m really … [Continue Reading] “Firmware Version 2.0 for the Z8”
If you read my infrequent ramblings here, you’ll know that back in May, I ordered the recently announced Nikon Z8. Unless you’ve been living under a rock or you’re not a Nikon shooter, then you’ll know there have been a couple of issues found with the camera. These problems have resulted in two official Nikon … [Continue Reading] “Z8 Service Advisories – It’s going back”
If you read my previous post, you’ll know that I recently pushed the button and ordered a Nikon Z8. It arrived about a month ago. As I’ve been photographing motorsport recently, I thought a day out shooting motorsport with the Z8 would be a good way to put it to the test. It will also … [Continue Reading] “Shooting Motorsport with the Z8”
Those of you that have read my previous posts here, you’ll know that I’ve had a foray into mirrorless cameras previously. I’d been thinking about getting a Z7-II, that was until the Nikon Z8 was announced. Immediately I knew this was the mirrorless camera I wanted to compliment and possibly replace my D850. If you … [Continue Reading] “My Nikon Z8 has arrived!”