Hello! First of all, congratulations on the way you make videos. They are what I need. Real tests and clear explanations. Truly exceptional work. I would also like to thank you for your time, which is always a scarce commodity and never well valued by those of us who receive relevant information for free. My specific case: I have a D500 and a Nikkor 200-500. I am happy with this equipment, but I think I miss a lot of good photos because of the autofocus. I have tried everything and improved my technique, but despite this, there are crucial photos that I cannot take (small birds 5 meters away when they take flight from a branch). On the other hand, the acceptable ISO for me in low light photos is ISO 640. I see photos with a Nikon D500 that are very good at much higher ISOs and perhaps I need to improve my post-processing, but I would like to be able to use up to ISO 3200 without worrying too much about noise. I'm considering the Nikon Z8 and continuing with the 200-500 or Nikon Z6 III + Nikkor 180-600 or waiting for a new Nikon 33 MP camera similar to the Nikon Z6 III. In your opinion, what would be my path? Finally, as an idea, a comparison video of these Nikon Zs with a Nikon D500 might be good, because I think there are quite a few people in a similar situation to mine. Sincere greetings. Robert
I went for the Z8 as I had the $, but gave this a serious look, but needed the extra pixels. Thanks for this, informative as always! For myself I see I made the right choice
since those have been done a lot, I will try to do a series for each NEW camera body made by nikon. Next Z50ii and maybe Z7ii? then I will look for a z90 in early next year when it is released
Great info and supporting photos on your ratings! I thought about this as an option to add to my Z9 as a backup on wildlife and other photo needs (weddings) at a better price point. I might wait for the price to be lowered on the z9, after the new rumored Z9ii is released. I agree the higher pixel rate in the 30’s would have been nice and I wonder if the Z7ii might be a lower priced backup option. I wish it had 2CFX cards and better build aspects. Great reviews and keep up the Fantastic work!!
Thanks for an interesting video. I see your macro/closeup gear on the shelf, would really like to see some content for this type of photography as well, even if you make another channel for it. Getting more into close up work now myself.
Outstanding video. Thanks for taking the time to do all this. I've been using a D500 for wildlife and considering this camera to finally go mirrorless. Would you at least say this camera is as good as or better than the D500 for all around wildlife photography?
I just can't give frame rate category an A, because you cannot adjust H and H*. You can only adjust L=1-7fps. Then it jumps to H=16fps and H*=20fps (electronic shutter). I really hope they allow H and H* adjustment in the next firmware. I am also finding a lot of bugginess related to the EVF. One, the EVF semi-sleeps to a too low framerate, and there is an inconsistent lag for it to return to normal framerate when any button is pressed. Its very tiring on the eyes. Two, I am seeing a ton of exposure "confusion" with various lenses. Very often the EVF is showing previews way super blown out overexposed. I take my eye away from the EVF and look at the backscreen and the exposure is totally fine. I put my eye back to the EVF and it is also suddenly fine. Weird. I have not tested every lens I have, but I was consistently seeing this problem last night with the Z 40mm f2 and the 50 f1.8 S lenses. I have also seen it do it on the F 300 PF via the FTZ I/II with and without the 1.4x TCIII. Three, the EVF detection sensor can be overly sensitive at times, but other times it's fine. The more I use the Z6III, the more of these sorts of issues I am finding. To be clear, I am not freaking out about it. Nikon is really good at fixing things via firmware updates, and they don't always list every single thing they fix in the notes. Right now the Z6III is a take the good with the bad kind of camera.
I orders one and now have it full time. I will play around and see if i notice the same. Frame rate is weird. True. Bug jump from lower to higher FPS. I think overall I was looking at max burst rate and not the adjustment in between settings
@@WildlifeInspired Maybe I am just being picky with the H/H*. IMO, 16fps mind as well be 20fps. The sweet sport for H is 10-12 fps, but making it adjustable from 8-15 fps would probably make everyone happy.
Great content. Nikon is putting amazing products out there, but seems that they need to perfect que AF on latest cameras, still doesn´t compare to big competition, is close, but they need to improve. On the rest is amazing.
Great image examples seems like a pretty good camera, I myself have the Z9 but it makes me mad Nikon isn't giving us pre capture RAW and would of thought they at least would of included it in their new camera.
wondering if firmware can address this OR more likely Z9ii. As we approach diminished returns manufacturers have to offer some new feature to justify a new body. I bet this is one .
@WildlifeInspired Hopefully they can at least add it to the Z9 with firmware but I have a gut feeling it's a no go, For sure I hope it'll be in the new Z9II as they have no choice.
I recently noticed that most of the people in my camera club are using Nikon equipment. Sony used to be the most common brand, but that changed over the past year. I know Fujifilm auto-focus has been unreliable, but if they were to implement an auto-focus solution at least on par with Nikon, do you think their X-H2S (stacked sensor 26MP) or X-H2 (non-stacked sensor 40MP) would be a viable options for wildlife?
@@WildlifeInspired I think the Z8 is a great camera, but I just had a double-hernia operation and need to minimize how much weight I carry. Maybe I will wait a few months and consider the Z8 again. 🙂
I have used quite a lot of Fuji cameras. XT-1, XT-2, XT-3, XH-1, XH-2 and XH-2S. The autofocus issues on the latter two consistently got worse with new firmware updates and finally made me change back to Nikon. I have used Nikon D90, D300, D500, D700 and D750. Now with Z9 and recently added Z8. I was hoping for an APS-C camera like the D500 but the D50 II is not it in my view. I also considered the Z6 III but as wildlife is my primary I found the Z8 as a better option due to the bigger pixel number compared to the Z6 III and still the option of DX mode. For wildlife the lens options with Fujifilm is more limited. Most with higher f stops as minimum compared to the selection with Nikon. The only large aperture lens (2.8) for wildlife is the 200 mm and that is for sure not light.
The Bellroy Venture Sling 9l and Bellroy Note Sleeve where two items that I bought ahead of a trip to France in May and used again on a trip in Sicily in October and November and I will not travel again without these items. The wallet has become my daily carry. Definitely a new fan of the Bellroy products.
Hi, I just got Z6III and posted some videos on my channel. Im not professional it was my first 3 day of using it but you can still check it out if you want to see how is it.
Hello!
First of all, congratulations on the way you make videos.
They are what I need. Real tests and clear explanations.
Truly exceptional work.
I would also like to thank you for your time, which is always a scarce commodity and never well valued by those of us who receive relevant information for free.
My specific case: I have a D500 and a Nikkor 200-500. I am happy with this equipment, but I think I miss a lot of good photos because of the autofocus. I have tried everything and improved my technique, but despite this, there are crucial photos that I cannot take (small birds 5 meters away when they take flight from a branch).
On the other hand, the acceptable ISO for me in low light photos is ISO 640. I see photos with a Nikon D500 that are very good at much higher ISOs and perhaps I need to improve my post-processing, but I would like to be able to use up to ISO 3200 without worrying too much about noise. I'm considering the Nikon Z8 and continuing with the 200-500 or Nikon Z6 III + Nikkor 180-600 or waiting for a new Nikon 33 MP camera similar to the Nikon Z6 III.
In your opinion, what would be my path?
Finally, as an idea, a comparison video of these Nikon Zs with a Nikon D500 might be good, because I think there are quite a few people in a similar situation to mine.
Sincere greetings.
Robert
I'll take a look !
@@WildlifeInspiredA lot of us are sticking with the D500 & the 200-500,so a video,settings & hints for birds/wildlife would be good.👍
Very good and balanced review. I shoot the Z9 (Z8 was too long of a wait) but could for sure see this as my backup replacement of my old DSLR.
I went for the Z8 as I had the $, but gave this a serious look, but needed the extra pixels. Thanks for this, informative as always! For myself I see I made the right choice
Would be great to see a video like this about z8 and z9 cameras. Really liking these series!
since those have been done a lot, I will try to do a series for each NEW camera body made by nikon. Next Z50ii and maybe Z7ii? then I will look for a z90 in early next year when it is released
Great info and supporting photos on your ratings! I thought about this as an option to add to my Z9 as a backup on wildlife and other photo needs (weddings) at a better price point. I might wait for the price to be lowered on the z9, after the new rumored Z9ii is released. I agree the higher pixel rate in the 30’s would have been nice and I wonder if the Z7ii might be a lower priced backup option. I wish it had 2CFX cards and better build aspects. Great reviews and keep up the Fantastic work!!
Thanks!
Thanks for an interesting video.
I see your macro/closeup gear on the shelf, would really like to see some content for this type of photography as well, even if you make another channel for it.
Getting more into close up work now myself.
Thanks a lot.
Very welcome!
Outstanding video. Thanks for taking the time to do all this. I've been using a D500 for wildlife and considering this camera to finally go mirrorless. Would you at least say this camera is as good as or better than the D500 for all around wildlife photography?
No. Wait for a poetial z90. Crop. Spring 2025 is the rumors
@ Just watched video about that. Nikon is going to make me crazy.
I just can't give frame rate category an A, because you cannot adjust H and H*. You can only adjust L=1-7fps. Then it jumps to H=16fps and H*=20fps (electronic shutter). I really hope they allow H and H* adjustment in the next firmware. I am also finding a lot of bugginess related to the EVF. One, the EVF semi-sleeps to a too low framerate, and there is an inconsistent lag for it to return to normal framerate when any button is pressed. Its very tiring on the eyes. Two, I am seeing a ton of exposure "confusion" with various lenses. Very often the EVF is showing previews way super blown out overexposed. I take my eye away from the EVF and look at the backscreen and the exposure is totally fine. I put my eye back to the EVF and it is also suddenly fine. Weird. I have not tested every lens I have, but I was consistently seeing this problem last night with the Z 40mm f2 and the 50 f1.8 S lenses. I have also seen it do it on the F 300 PF via the FTZ I/II with and without the 1.4x TCIII. Three, the EVF detection sensor can be overly sensitive at times, but other times it's fine. The more I use the Z6III, the more of these sorts of issues I am finding. To be clear, I am not freaking out about it. Nikon is really good at fixing things via firmware updates, and they don't always list every single thing they fix in the notes. Right now the Z6III is a take the good with the bad kind of camera.
I orders one and now have it full time. I will play around and see if i notice the same. Frame rate is weird. True. Bug jump from lower to higher FPS. I think overall I was looking at max burst rate and not the adjustment in between settings
@@WildlifeInspired Maybe I am just being picky with the H/H*. IMO, 16fps mind as well be 20fps. The sweet sport for H is 10-12 fps, but making it adjustable from 8-15 fps would probably make everyone happy.
Great content. Nikon is putting amazing products out there, but seems that they need to perfect que AF on latest cameras, still doesn´t compare to big competition, is close, but they need to improve. On the rest is amazing.
A really good effort. Can you do a comparison of af with Z6ii too? I want to buy Z6ii and i don't have enough money to spend on the Z6iii.
How many videos for this topic you published?
3. Broke it down. Each video is actually different.
can you review Nikon Z 50 II for wild life photography.
I am still waiting for my D500 replacement in a Z camera...until then I will keep it
Spring 2025
What cameras is coming?
Great image examples seems like a pretty good camera, I myself have the Z9 but it makes me mad Nikon isn't giving us pre capture RAW and would of thought they at least would of included it in their new camera.
wondering if firmware can address this OR more likely Z9ii. As we approach diminished returns manufacturers have to offer some new feature to justify a new body. I bet this is one .
@WildlifeInspired Hopefully they can at least add it to the Z9 with firmware but I have a gut feeling it's a no go, For sure I hope it'll be in the new Z9II as they have no choice.
I recently noticed that most of the people in my camera club are using Nikon equipment. Sony used to be the most common brand, but that changed over the past year. I know Fujifilm auto-focus has been unreliable, but if they were to implement an auto-focus solution at least on par with Nikon, do you think their X-H2S (stacked sensor 26MP) or X-H2 (non-stacked sensor 40MP) would be a viable options for wildlife?
I cant say, as I usually test Nikon gear.
@@WildlifeInspired I think the Z8 is a great camera, but I just had a double-hernia operation and need to minimize how much weight I carry. Maybe I will wait a few months and consider the Z8 again. 🙂
I have used quite a lot of Fuji cameras. XT-1, XT-2, XT-3, XH-1, XH-2 and XH-2S. The autofocus issues on the latter two consistently got worse with new firmware updates and finally made me change back to Nikon. I have used Nikon D90, D300, D500, D700 and D750. Now with Z9 and recently added Z8. I was hoping for an APS-C camera like the D500 but the D50 II is not it in my view. I also considered the Z6 III but as wildlife is my primary I found the Z8 as a better option due to the bigger pixel number compared to the Z6 III and still the option of DX mode. For wildlife the lens options with Fujifilm is more limited. Most with higher f stops as minimum compared to the selection with Nikon. The only large aperture lens (2.8) for wildlife is the 200 mm and that is for sure not light.
Doesn’t seem too bad when cropping.
The Bellroy Venture Sling 9l and Bellroy Note Sleeve where two items that I bought ahead of a trip to France in May and used again on a trip in Sicily in October and November and I will not travel again without these items. The wallet has become my daily carry. Definitely a new fan of the Bellroy products.
Hi, I just got Z6III and posted some videos on my channel. Im not professional it was my first 3 day of using it but you can still check it out if you want to see how is it.