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Z9
- Thread starter Jorgen Udvang
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Jan Brittenson
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That 100-400 looks pretty good too...
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Don't worry. If the Z9 is as good as it seems, there will be a waiting list well into 2023. You'll need that D500 while you're waitingJorgen,
Stop doing that!
You're making my 'finally-come-to-a-decision' decision in getting a D500 for my wildlife photography less decisive.
Cheers,
Duff
They’ve got a live countdown up, less than 24 hours now:
What is rumored to be announced and available for order:
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What is rumored to be announced and available for order:
Confirmed: Nikon Z9, FTZ II adapter and 2-3 new Nikkor Z lenses to be announced - Nikon Rumors
Nokishita confirmed the upcoming Nikon product – here is a list taken from an online retailer: Nikon Z9 camera body (see all Z9 leaks and rumors) Nikon Z9 FTZ II kit Nikon FTZ II adapter (previously reported here) 100-400mm lens (Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S) Standard f/4 zoom lens – maybe the...
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Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
All the candy:
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More leaks: Nikon Z9 camera, Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses press photos - Nikon Rumors
Some last-minute press photo leaks of the Nikon Z9 camera and new lenses (Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S) – see also the leaked Z9 specs and Z9 price. Nikon Z9 camera: expected in late 2021 Nikon FTZ II adapter: expected in late 2021 Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S...
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Z9 is prerdered along with an extra battery at $220 LOL!
I was also hovering over the 100-400, but given it's an f4-f5.6 and I have the 70-200/2.8 and both converters, I've decided to wait and see how much better optically it is at 400mm than the 70-200 plus 2x. If it's as good as the 70-200 without converters, it will be a no brainer; if it's as good as the 70-200 with the 1.4x it remains interesting; if it's about the same as the 70-200 with 2x then, it falls down to the "meh" category for me. I already --still-- have a good copy of the 200-500 so my needs are not urgent. In fact I'd really prefer something like the 180-400/1.4x or a 600 PF in Z mount, but those may not happen for years, or even ever...
LOL!I was also hovering over the 100-400, but given it's an f4-f5.6 and I have the 70-200/2.8 and both converters, I've decided to wait and see how much better optically it is at 400mm than the 70-200 plus 2x. If it's as good as the 70-200 without converters, it will be a no brainer; if it's as good as the 70-200 with the 1.4x it remains interesting; if it's about the same as the 70-200 with 2x then, it falls down to the "meh" category for me. I already --still-- have a good copy of the 200-500 so my needs are not urgent. In fact I'd really prefer something like the 180-400/1.4x or a 600 PF in Z mount, but those may not happen for years, or even ever...
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Whelp I did a 180 on my "no early adopter" stance after seeing the price and got an order in....at least to get a place in line. Not sure when it's supposed to ship but I'm expecting to wait awhile and can always cancel if I change my mind. I imagine I'll see it Q1 2022.
Lack of a mechanical shutter is quite the curveball. I'm curious to see how that goes.
The Z6 AF is driving me crazy, and I'm getting lots of misses with my fast moving (and sometimes static) subjects regardless of how I dial it in, so I hope the Z9 AF is all it's cracked up to be.
Lack of a mechanical shutter is quite the curveball. I'm curious to see how that goes.
The Z6 AF is driving me crazy, and I'm getting lots of misses with my fast moving (and sometimes static) subjects regardless of how I dial it in, so I hope the Z9 AF is all it's cracked up to be.
Good call on the extra battery! I forgot about that and just ordered. $220 definitely isn't cheap but buying into Leica has somewhat desensitized me to battery prices haha. The M10M batteries are $200 and much lower capacity than the Z9 ones.Z9 is prerdered along with an extra battery at $220
I was also hovering over the 100-400, but given it's an f4-f5.6 and I have the 70-200/2.8 and both converters, I've decided to wait and see how much better optically it is at 400mm than the 70-200 plus 2x. If it's as good as the 70-200 without converters, it will be a no brainer; if it's as good as the 70-200 with the 1.4x it remains interesting; if it's about the same as the 70-200 with 2x then, it falls down to the "meh" category for me. I already --still-- have a good copy of the 200-500 so my needs are not urgent. In fact I'd really prefer something like the 180-400/1.4x or a 600 PF in Z mount, but those may not happen for years, or even ever...
The 100-400 looks pretty interesting but it's a hard sell for me over the 70-200 2.8S and TCs. I'd also prefer a Z-mount 180-400/1.4x and will probably hold out for something like that.
Swissblad
Well-known member
Z9 is prerdered along with an extra battery at $220
Have fun guys.....!
glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
All ordered ..waiting on that 400/2.8 S with 1.4X . Anyone have advice on getting an NPS number ???(serious question ) .
Darin Marcus
Well-known member
I am going to sit this one out (Z9 & new lenses).
Though I am a bit intrigued by that 26mm FX added to the roadmap - based on its shape it looks like a pancake (can't be a pinhole, can it??). It appearssimilar smaller in size to than the Z50 kit lens (collapsed). Would be ~40mm on a DX camera.
In any case, I hope you all don't have to wait too long to get your preordered cameras/lenses, and I am looking forward to your photos and comments.
Though I am a bit intrigued by that 26mm FX added to the roadmap - based on its shape it looks like a pancake (can't be a pinhole, can it??). It appears
In any case, I hope you all don't have to wait too long to get your preordered cameras/lenses, and I am looking forward to your photos and comments.
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You have enough equipment already for sure so no problem there. But for me the nit was you have to have a website that lists your services and costs as well as shows samples of your work -- GetDPI albums and links to the workshops did not cut it.
I figured it was a typo and most likely supposed to be a 16mm??? But what do I know. A twener f1.2 lens at 26mm could make some sense as it bridges 24 and 28, but judging by it's size it's not likely an f1.2 lens...
I was under the impression you just request and fill out an application, and you have to satisfy their Terms and Conditions (https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/nps/index.page)
The minimum amount of equipment is nothing (2 qualifying cameras, 2 qualifying lenses), but as Jack noted, the tricky one is:
- Members must be engaged in and derive income from the imaging business as professional photographers or videographers, and own a majority interest in and/or be employed in a photography business or job (such as, for example, a staff photographer at a magazine). Applicants must provide Nikon with evidence of such professional status with their application for membership.
" For your work profile, please supply supporting details about your imaging business. This might include examples of how clients purchase or commission your services like your website url or examples of your portfolio of published or professional work within the last 12 months, or evidence of your membership(s) in professional organizations. "