I do not think the change is worth. I do think it's slightly still better the 850.. If you want to change, it's worth changing for a Nikon Z8 (or Z9 or a new Z6 III, if you don't necessarily need 45 MP), not for sure for a Z7 II, in my humble opinion. Cheers! D.
There are some wonderful images in this video. In the past couple of years, I switched from owning both the D850 and Z7ii to now owning the Z8 and Z9. I can't disagree with any of your comments. I think that for the landscape photographer, both the D850 and Z7ii are wonderful cameras. While I shoot quite of bit of landscapes, I shoot far more conformation dog show events. That's what drove me to the Z8 and Z9; the higher fps, the wonderful Z lenses, and the quietness. It's the latter quality, the quietness, that finally took me from the D850 to the Z9. If you put a Nikon battery grip on the D850, it improves your fps to 9 versus 7fps as you mentioned in the video. The problem is it's very loud and I found too many animals disturbed by the noise of the flapping shutter/mirror mechanism. I'm one of the apparently few that hope that Nikon brings out a Z7iii. Yes, the D850 (and Z8) are much more robust and professional feeling, but a Z7iii with higher fps, better autofocus, and an Z6iii-type EVF would be wonderful for hiking and travel.
Surprised there was no mention of Z-Mount glass. For me this was the best reason to ditch F-Mount. Even the kit 24-70mm f/4 S-line is outstandingly sharp but almost all Z-Mount glass is stunning.
Hi Alan, I mentioned the Z lenses at 18:20 and I totally agree with you - the Z mount lenses are incredibly sharp and I think for me the perfect combination would be the Z8 with Z mount lenses.
I do not think the change is worth. I do think it's slightly still better the 850.. If you want to change, it's worth changing for a Nikon Z8 (or Z9 or a new Z6 III, if you don't necessarily need 45 MP), not for sure for a Z7 II, in my humble opinion. Cheers! D.
There are some wonderful images in this video. In the past couple of years, I switched from owning both the D850 and Z7ii to now owning the Z8 and Z9. I can't disagree with any of your comments. I think that for the landscape photographer, both the D850 and Z7ii are wonderful cameras. While I shoot quite of bit of landscapes, I shoot far more conformation dog show events. That's what drove me to the Z8 and Z9; the higher fps, the wonderful Z lenses, and the quietness. It's the latter quality, the quietness, that finally took me from the D850 to the Z9. If you put a Nikon battery grip on the D850, it improves your fps to 9 versus 7fps as you mentioned in the video. The problem is it's very loud and I found too many animals disturbed by the noise of the flapping shutter/mirror mechanism. I'm one of the apparently few that hope that Nikon brings out a Z7iii. Yes, the D850 (and Z8) are much more robust and professional feeling, but a Z7iii with higher fps, better autofocus, and an Z6iii-type EVF would be wonderful for hiking and travel.
Thanks for watching John and the feedback.
Loved the first image Andy, something to see everywhere in the photo. love the video's 👍
Thanks Martin.
Surprised there was no mention of Z-Mount glass. For me this was the best reason to ditch F-Mount. Even the kit 24-70mm f/4 S-line is outstandingly sharp but almost all Z-Mount glass is stunning.
Hi Alan, I mentioned the Z lenses at 18:20 and I totally agree with you - the Z mount lenses are incredibly sharp and I think for me the perfect combination would be the Z8 with Z mount lenses.
When I bought the Z9 I sold my Z7uu but still kept my D850 ... 🦘
I think I would keep my D850 when I do finally switch.