Jorgen Udvang
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My next camera. End of 2022 probably, after selling a kidney or three.
But seriously, this is what I've been waiting for.
But seriously, this is what I've been waiting for.
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If the above chart is correct, it will be considerably smaller than the E-M1X, which again is much smaller than the D6. My guess is volume and weight similar to a D850 without the grip, but a different, more ergonomic shape.Thankfully it's likely to have way too much heft and girth for my applications!
To shoot 8K video, it must be at least 43MP in 3:2.If it's at least 45MP, I want one. Don't really need it, but will want it. Of course by the time this comes out, my Z7's will be worthless, so selling them will pay for maybe a few extra batteries and cards...
I did not know that, so for me even though I do not shoot video, that is great news!To shoot 8K video, it must be at least 43MP in 3:2.
Kind of similar for me - I will probably pull the trigger on the S 2.8 70-200 and the 1.2 50 during this year, before I will buy the Z9 - or sit and wait for the Z8 which in my gets will be pretty much the same but without the integrated grip, smaller and not as fast.I'm definitely interested. I have been wanting something with improved AF, high resolution, and high FPS count....and a bigger body to balance the lens size/weight (like the 50 1.2 and 70-200 2.8). Something fast enough to get action shots of my toddlers with enough muster for large landscape prints as well. If they deliver on the rumored specs, this could be the swiss army camera I've been waiting for. Neat to see manufacturers being able to deliver cameras these days with spec lists I thought would be impossible 2-3 years ago.
I imagine the sensor will be based on the Sony A1 sensor. If that's true, that'd be excellent.
I'm not a doom and gloom person, but I had been waiting for this announcement before pulling the trigger on a 70-200 2.8, so I guess in the short term I'll be after a 70-200.
There are actually two 8K resolutions, like with 4K, 8K UHD that is 7,680 pixels wide, requiring that a 3:2 sensor is around 40MP, and Cinema 8K which is 8,192 pixels wide, giving a 3:2 sensor that is 45MP. I suppose the Sony sensor used in the A1 is 50MP to be able to cover all possible 8K standards and then some.I did not know that, so for me even though I do not shoot video, that is great news!
FWIW I can definitely say from my experience with the 50mm 1.2 it could benefit from a larger body and will balance better with a grip IMHO....either way you could go ahead and grab the lenses and make a decision on the body laterKind of similar for me - I will probably pull the trigger on the S 2.8 70-200 and the 1.2 50 during this year, before I will buy the Z9 - or sit and wait for the Z8 which in my gets will be pretty much the same but without the integrated grip, smaller and not as fast.
The vertical grip looks great, I really miss that on the Z7 for vertical handheld shooting. 45MP works for me. I like how the shutter release is tilted down a bit, which should improve ergonomics slightly. Reduced or eliminated blackout and stutter would be a big win at higher shooting speeds, if it can do 10 fps without stutter or blackout, while competently tracking on AF-C that would be great as well. With those changes, for my needs, I see no remaining downsides. Other than perhaps feeling compelled to switch to CFE for my Z7 as well. The Z7 should be a perfect little easily package backup for it, or a second body with a wide angle or something. The form factor looks AWESOME!
It's an unfortunate fact that reviews to a large degrees have been replaced by clickbait heroes who compete with each other in presenting the most sensational views. The Z9 is probably considerably smaller than a D6, and probably also smaller and lighter than a Sony A1 with grip. The A1 with the grip is well over a kilogram with two batteries, which is more than a Nikon D850 without a grip (but still superior battery life).Hi,
Maybe, but mainstream is no longer going in the "Big is better" direction any longer . Travel is more complicated each day, having a practical system that one can fill in a bag is important. The 50mm 1.2 was designed, apparently, with the old Sigma art series in mind. If we add a super heavy duty body to it, for most people it will be too much for most people.
Of course this camera is not for most photographers.
I hope Nikon does not take long, if the camera performs, introducing an Z8 that can help them recover a little bit of market share.
Decided the add a link to illustrate the point. He used to buy the big bodies, but they don't appeal to him any longer. Something akin to a D850 sizewise could be a winner.
A Z8?
Underscore: I understand your point, and I believe you are right, but I believe that is no longer as important for most photographers.
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