Thank you so much for these precious videos you post Allan, now that I have put the money I need aside I am going to buy the z8 your thought and reasoning on why it is so good convinced me 100%
That was a very SHARP analysis of the Z8 for macro use, Allan. In fact I'd go as far as to say it was FANTASTIC and PRICELESS! Seriously, it was very reassuring to hear that your opinion of this camera matchesas mine; I have bought one and its focussing abilities have been so impressive that I've had to also get a second-hand 105mm Z MC macro lens to replace my old manual one. It's a joy to use in so many ways.
Really interesting, but I have a very different use case for macro. I shoot small extremely shiny jewelry, which requires only shooting in studio. I only shoot tethered and the z7 is the best choice for this scenario. I control everything, have to make repeatable results, and use the camera in a more production line sense. Any high megapixel camera (for croppability) is a winner.
Clever acronyms for camera evaluation criteria. I will be replaying and taking notes. You have also broken down my last bit of resistance to joining the crowd and transitioning from DSLR to mirrorless. An FTZ will ease the transition. How long will I continue to find special tasks for the D800, D750, and current main (shutter) squeeze the D850? Sentiment aside, some F-mount bodies and glass may have to go on the auction block.
I think EM1X is a good choice! It's a weather-sealing camera, with two SD card slots and two batteries, and the electronic shutter can trigger the flash, super fast focus bracketing using electronic shutter, and of course, connect to a PC and use a big screen to shoot pictures, and it's cheap these days! Good thing to use in the field!
Nice one Allan, I use my D810, and whilst I know it's not perfect for what I am getting into (Due to you) but it is what I have and therefore better than any camera that I don't have. However when I do change cameras, I will be using the scales that you just tought me. Many thanks.
For studio macro, can't the camera just save frames direct to a PC through USB, like the Altair Astro full frame cameras? Bypassing the memory cards would save time and fiddling.
It took you 30 minutes to get to the fact that macro is not only for those of you who spend many thousands on cameras to shoot dead bugs but at least you did get there. Beginners should shoot a few flowers before bees and bees before aphids. I shoot only live and stack only shots that do not require that level of magnification (3x is a lot for me but not for you). I do not yet dare to try head shots of fleas. I abandoned Nikon and film when Canon came out with the original Digital Rebel ($1000) that could meter through a microscope (unlike some brands we shall not mention) and now find my fingers speak Canon better. I believe this is a lot like language. I read and speak very few languages. Perhaps had I grown up in China, that language would now be on my list. There are features on the Z8 that I would like to have and suspect I may someday but it will have to be on a camera whose 'language' makes sense to me and with a price I am willing to accept. Good video.
Thank you so much for these precious videos you post Allan, now that I have put the money I need aside I am going to buy the z8 your thought and reasoning on why it is so good convinced me 100%
That was a very SHARP analysis of the Z8 for macro use, Allan. In fact I'd go as far as to say it was FANTASTIC and PRICELESS!
Seriously, it was very reassuring to hear that your opinion of this camera matchesas mine; I have bought one and its focussing abilities have been so impressive that I've had to also get a second-hand 105mm Z MC macro lens to replace my old manual one. It's a joy to use in so many ways.
Really interesting, but I have a very different use case for macro. I shoot small extremely shiny jewelry, which requires only shooting in studio. I only shoot tethered and the z7 is the best choice for this scenario. I control everything, have to make repeatable results, and use the camera in a more production line sense. Any high megapixel camera (for croppability) is a winner.
Clever acronyms for camera evaluation criteria. I will be replaying and taking notes. You have also broken down my last bit of resistance to joining the crowd and transitioning from DSLR to mirrorless. An FTZ will ease the transition. How long will I continue to find special tasks for the D800, D750, and current main (shutter) squeeze the D850? Sentiment aside, some F-mount bodies and glass may have to go on the auction block.
I think EM1X is a good choice! It's a weather-sealing camera, with two SD card slots and two batteries, and the electronic shutter can trigger the flash, super fast focus bracketing using electronic shutter, and of course, connect to a PC and use a big screen to shoot pictures, and it's cheap these days! Good thing to use in the field!
Nice one Allan, I use my D810, and whilst I know it's not perfect for what I am getting into (Due to you) but it is what I have and therefore better than any camera that I don't have. However when I do change cameras, I will be using the scales that you just tought me. Many thanks.
i got a d810 myself, its fantastic, and yes as soon as i can afford better i will switch, still fantastic though
me too, I find the file size hits a sweet spot and the inbuilt flash is surprisingly awesome for fill in during walkaround macro
Allan`s checklist for choosing a camera for macro:
2:24 - SHARP stands for:
2:30 - Support
3:06 - History
3:47 - Accessories
4:27 - Resale value
5:06 - Price
6:27 - FANTASTIC stands for:
6:30 - Flash ready
6:55 - Accuracy
7:24 - Noiseless
8:21 - Tetherable
9:09 - Storage
10:52 - Tough
11:35 - Intuitive
12:17 - Compatible
13:09 - PRICELESS stands for:
13:21 - Protected
15:26 - Responsive
16:44 - Intuitive
18:28 - Card slot redundancy
18:57 - Ease of use
21:41 - Lagless
22:40 - Ergonomic
25:02 - Silent
26:00 - Speedy
Z8=Magic!
For studio macro, can't the camera just save frames direct to a PC through USB, like the Altair Astro full frame cameras? Bypassing the memory cards would save time and fiddling.
Hiya Allan and All!
hello sir , can the nikon z6 mk2 be used for macro, it has a pixel pitch of nearly 5.92 microns
allan did you buy the z8?
Yes he did 😂
It took you 30 minutes to get to the fact that macro is not only for those of you who spend many thousands on cameras to shoot dead bugs but at least you did get there. Beginners should shoot a few flowers before bees and bees before aphids. I shoot only live and stack only shots that do not require that level of magnification (3x is a lot for me but not for you). I do not yet dare to try head shots of fleas. I abandoned Nikon and film when Canon came out with the original Digital Rebel ($1000) that could meter through a microscope (unlike some brands we shall not mention) and now find my fingers speak Canon better. I believe this is a lot like language. I read and speak very few languages. Perhaps had I grown up in China, that language would now be on my list. There are features on the Z8 that I would like to have and suspect I may someday but it will have to be on a camera whose 'language' makes sense to me and with a price I am willing to accept. Good video.
Whoops, thought this was a live wall....