scaryloud
TPF Noob!
I currently own a D810 and a D500. I am considering switching out the D500 for the Z6. I have a few reasons for considering the change. First I'll state I don't plan on investing on the new Z lenses in the near future.
My current lens list is as follows:
Nikon 18-35mm G
Nikon 24-70mm non-vr
Nikon 50mm 1.8 G
Nikon 50mm f/2
Nikon 85mm 1.8 G
Tokina 100mm 2.8 macro
Tamron 100-400mm w/ tap in console
The primary reason I'm interested in switching are for a few of the features of the Z6 and the IBIS. Nikon is offering the FTZ for free, which brings the cost of the Z6 within my range.
Focus peaking is one of the features I'm interested in. There are times whenI shoot manual focus and focus peaking seems like a huge help. Next the focus stacking for when I shoot macro. Trying to do that manually or shooting at f/22 or smaller is just not very desirable.
The biggest interest I have in the Z6 is for low light capability. The D500 isn't bad under about 2000 ISO and the D810 is pretty similar, maybe pushing to 2500 or 3200 ISO. There are times I want/need to push ISO to 6400 or higher with minimal noise.
I shoot exclusively in RAW format and although I can edit photos to reduce noise, the results are never as good as not having to do it to begin with.
Where I'm hesitant about switching is there are times, though not often, where I shoot wildlife and enjoy the crop factor of the D500. The speed, ruggedness, and buffer depth of the D500 are other reasons not to switch. There are what I consider small issues with what I've read about the Z6, but Nikon seems to be taking care of them with firmware updates.
Does anyone have experience with the Z6 that has advice? I have no interest in the Z7 or D850 mainly due to file sizes and cost. I also rely on using 2 camera bodies with different lenses when I go out shooting.
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My current lens list is as follows:
Nikon 18-35mm G
Nikon 24-70mm non-vr
Nikon 50mm 1.8 G
Nikon 50mm f/2
Nikon 85mm 1.8 G
Tokina 100mm 2.8 macro
Tamron 100-400mm w/ tap in console
The primary reason I'm interested in switching are for a few of the features of the Z6 and the IBIS. Nikon is offering the FTZ for free, which brings the cost of the Z6 within my range.
Focus peaking is one of the features I'm interested in. There are times whenI shoot manual focus and focus peaking seems like a huge help. Next the focus stacking for when I shoot macro. Trying to do that manually or shooting at f/22 or smaller is just not very desirable.
The biggest interest I have in the Z6 is for low light capability. The D500 isn't bad under about 2000 ISO and the D810 is pretty similar, maybe pushing to 2500 or 3200 ISO. There are times I want/need to push ISO to 6400 or higher with minimal noise.
I shoot exclusively in RAW format and although I can edit photos to reduce noise, the results are never as good as not having to do it to begin with.
Where I'm hesitant about switching is there are times, though not often, where I shoot wildlife and enjoy the crop factor of the D500. The speed, ruggedness, and buffer depth of the D500 are other reasons not to switch. There are what I consider small issues with what I've read about the Z6, but Nikon seems to be taking care of them with firmware updates.
Does anyone have experience with the Z6 that has advice? I have no interest in the Z7 or D850 mainly due to file sizes and cost. I also rely on using 2 camera bodies with different lenses when I go out shooting.
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