@@PeanutChuAdventures Me??? the self professed gear whore? My addiction is buying gear, shooting it as much as I can, buying more gear and shooting it more!!! What lens are you currently using? I have my old F glass adapted right now - 200-500 (love this lens), 500 F4 and my all time favorite 300 F2.8. I am planning on renting something that is out of my price range... Your lens of choice?🤗 The big advantage I see with the F glass is that I own it, and it still works on my D800 when I want to go old school!!
@@JonnyPink65 , my go to is the 800 5.6. and 600F4. Just picked up the 800pf and testing it out. I think you should go for the new 600F4 and test that out. 😊😊, Your 500 should work well with the z9.
@@PeanutChuAdventures Thank you!!! I will look into renting the newer lenses. For now, I love the 200-500 on the Z9. Was out today with the 500 F4 - it was awesome on the Z9 I rented a month ago so I will be looking forward to that when it stops raining!! Spring - I will be renting lenses. 🙏❤🤗
Hi, thank you, I am happy that I can help. I'm currently, working on episode 4 right now on exposure, that will finish the essentials. Probably will put out within 2 months. So busy right now.
Great video. Thank you for putting everything into "Peanut terms" I usually do photos but would like to get into doing some video as well. Can't wait for the next training video. Be safe.
Nice start my friend, when you get them all done put them in a playlist, that would be cool. I hope you are doing well for the New Year and look forward to your content. - Jeff
Hey Peanut, this video series is going to be awesome. I'm looking forward to the rest! I don't have a Z9 as of yet, but I think you will help with a video structure with any camera. Greg
Peanut, may I ask if you miss having a long zoom? I shoot the Sony A1 and rely on the 200-600+2xTC almost exclusively because I find primes too restrictive for most video work where you need to properly manage the framing during capture. What's your thinking? The reason I ask is that I'm considering picking up a Z9 (again) and give it a go, but the absence of the Nikon 200-600 is holding me back. I can adapt the Sony 200-600 to the Z9 but the existing adapters leave a lot to be desired and the 100-400 is too short most of the time and is expensive. Would the old 200-500VR work in the interim? At least they can be found cheap on the used market.
I recently upgraded my D 850 to the Z 9. I am adjusting to the nuances of mirrorless cameras. I noticed an Owl group poster who shoots Sony A1 videos. I have to admit- after 13 years of DSLR- videos were not impressive. I have been trying to figure out the slow mo videos and was nearly ready to jump off the figurative cliff. Finally- I saw your "unboxing" video and found it very informative. I do have a question- I have heard from an Adorama and BH CSR that you could not couple a 1.4 TC along with FTZII and PF 500 5.6. Did I hear you correctly- this is possible??? Can I ask about image quality? Thanx- I will be your newest fan.
Hi Gary, using the FTZII adapter you can use the fMount 1.4TC with the 500pf on the Z9, I have used this combo, maybe BH, Adamora were thinking a zmount tc??. Question, have you been using the D850, with the 500pf or are you planning to buy the 500pf? I ask this, because the 500pf is a very sharp lens, and with most tc's you may see a slight degradation at times. But, you are at F8, so if light is a factor, keep that in mind. If you are planning to purchase a 500pf, this is 3600 and tc is 500, maybe you can consider a 800pf6.3, its a 2500 more, but you are at 800 native at 6.3 and you don't need to adapt. Only something to think about if you dont have the 500pf already. Ok, Slow mo. I do it in software, Final Cut. I will film at 4k/120 and you can slow down to 25% looking natural. Thank you, my newest fan!!
Question. What reason do you use af-f instead of af-c. Doesn't af-f have a higher risk of coming off target and just staying focused on background, as opposed to AF-c that you can pump the autofocus to get to your subject?
Hi Patrick, I prefer AFF for these reasons. My opinion only, everyone has there own way of doing things. 1) I don’t find AFC to hold focus better than AFF. 2) If you lose focus, you can hit backbutton to regain focus with AFF. But in clean backgrounds, AFF rarely loses focus, even in some congested scenes, I find works great. 3) If you pump on focus with AFC, that appears in your video, making it unusable to me. 4) Many times, on birds not moving much, I can just let the video run without touching the camera. Sometimes I will let it run for 10 minutes or more. 5) I find holding down on the AFC button may introduce more shake on the camera since I have the grip the camera 6) When I am panning the camera, I don’t have to hold down any buttons, I find I can be steadier and less shaky. 7) I dont find AFF having more of chance of going to the background then AFC, I find it to be similar. My reasons, I hope this helps. Thanks.
Coming from taking photos using a DSLR, I started using AFC because that’s what I did with photos, I was not impressed and thought something was wrong, I read the manual and went to AFF. As soon as I went to AF-F everything became easier and was getting much better captures. But, it takes a few weeks to get the hang of it so give it fair shake. A couple of other people called me and when they got the z8 and z9 and said they hated the video autofocus. I asked, are you using AFF they said no. Once the tried it, they love it.
@@PeanutChuAdventures I was in the Sony A9 and wanted something better for video and the z9 was on a great deal. The autofocus is on a different level especially in video. So if I'm on af-f does focus tracking speed and AF speed matter, or do those only apply if I press the AFC button for acquisition?
Yes, tracking speed does work on AFF, I set it at 5. When you press af on button, this option will tell it how fast to focus, for cinema you may want a slower focus, not so much for wildlife for me. When you use af-f, for initial focus, you should press the af on(back button) to get it. Dont wait for aff to do it. AF-f is good to maintain it.
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So glad you shared this. I have become so used to Canon and now going back to Nikon with he Z9 - thank you for this!! 🙏❤🤗
Hey Johnny, thanks for watching. You ready to get more lenses?🤔
@@PeanutChuAdventures Me??? the self professed gear whore? My addiction is buying gear, shooting it as much as I can, buying more gear and shooting it more!!! What lens are you currently using? I have my old F glass adapted right now - 200-500 (love this lens), 500 F4 and my all time favorite 300 F2.8. I am planning on renting something that is out of my price range... Your lens of choice?🤗 The big advantage I see with the F glass is that I own it, and it still works on my D800 when I want to go old school!!
@@JonnyPink65 , my go to is the 800 5.6. and 600F4. Just picked up the 800pf and testing it out. I think you should go for the new 600F4 and test that out. 😊😊, Your 500 should work well with the z9.
@@PeanutChuAdventures Thank you!!! I will look into renting the newer lenses. For now, I love the 200-500 on the Z9. Was out today with the 500 F4 - it was awesome on the Z9 I rented a month ago so I will be looking forward to that when it stops raining!! Spring - I will be renting lenses. 🙏❤🤗
Thanks Peanut -- look forward to watching this series!
Thanks Gary, I loved your butterflies, great colors.
@@PeanutChuAdventures Thanks Peanut! 😊
Thank You for this series you have started. Just what I need!
Thanks, Floyd.
Very nice training video, so much better then reading the book. Great job !!
Hi Jrod, thanks again. I appreciate it.
Brilliant Peanut, thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Looking forward to the next one.
Hi Relic, thank you for watching.
Thank you - short and understandable !
Hi Aruna, thanks so much for watching.
Thank you so much to make and share this series. The best I could find online. Just start to use Z9 for video. Learning so much from your video
Hi, thank you, I am happy that I can help. I'm currently, working on episode 4 right now on exposure, that will finish the essentials. Probably will put out within 2 months. So busy right now.
Very good features on the Z9 to make great videos.
Hi Agetha, thank you!
This is what I've been patiently waiting for. Thank you!
Hi Marvel, thanks for watching. My hope is that I can help someone.
I really need to learn the video capability of my z9.much appreciated p.c.
Patrick, thanks for watching. I enjoy the video side of the z9.
thank you ! Will seer ep 2 next & looking forward for more videos, it is great idea to create such a series !
Hi A Ser, thanks for watching. Yes, working on the next video which is autofocus. I am so busy with other stuff right now and a little backed up.
Fantastic stuff Peanut !!!
Thanks, Sam.
Great explanations. Thanks putting the time and effort in making these videos. Looking forward to the series.
Hi Gustavo, thank you so much for watching.
Great video. Thank you for putting everything into "Peanut terms" I usually do photos but would like to get into doing some video as well. Can't wait for the next training video. Be safe.
Thank you so much, I hope I can help.
Very helpful, I've learnt a lot, thank you!
Hi antonoat, thank you for watching.
Nice start my friend, when you get them all done put them in a playlist, that would be cool. I hope you are doing well for the New Year and look forward to your content. - Jeff
Jeff, Happy New Year and thank you for the playlist tip.
Hey Peanut, this video series is going to be awesome. I'm looking forward to the rest! I don't have a Z9 as of yet, but I think you will help with a video structure with any camera. Greg
Hi Greg, thank you. Waiting for a video from you.
Very much appreciated , ............. Thank you !
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Gary, thanks for watching. Hope it helped.
Peanut, may I ask if you miss having a long zoom? I shoot the Sony A1 and rely on the 200-600+2xTC almost exclusively because I find primes too restrictive for most video work where you need to properly manage the framing during capture. What's your thinking? The reason I ask is that I'm considering picking up a Z9 (again) and give it a go, but the absence of the Nikon 200-600 is holding me back. I can adapt the Sony 200-600 to the Z9 but the existing adapters leave a lot to be desired and the 100-400 is too short most of the time and is expensive. Would the old 200-500VR work in the interim? At least they can be found cheap on the used market.
Hi Gary, I think this warrants a discussion. You free tomorrow or sunday between 8-9am? Send me an email.
@@PeanutChuAdventures Sure, I'll send you a DM but the "conversation" doens't need to be real-time. Thanks Peanut!
I recently upgraded my D 850 to the Z 9. I am adjusting to the nuances of mirrorless cameras. I noticed an Owl group poster who shoots Sony A1 videos. I have to admit- after 13 years of DSLR- videos were not impressive. I have been trying to figure out the slow mo videos and was nearly ready to jump off the figurative cliff. Finally- I saw your "unboxing" video and found it very informative. I do have a question- I have heard from an Adorama and BH CSR that you could not couple a 1.4 TC along with FTZII and PF 500 5.6. Did I hear you correctly- this is possible??? Can I ask about image quality? Thanx- I will be your newest fan.
Hi Gary, using the FTZII adapter you can use the fMount 1.4TC with the 500pf on the Z9, I have used this combo, maybe BH, Adamora were thinking a zmount tc??. Question, have you been using the D850, with the 500pf or are you planning to buy the 500pf? I ask this, because the 500pf is a very sharp lens, and with most tc's you may see a slight degradation at times. But, you are at F8, so if light is a factor, keep that in mind. If you are planning to purchase a 500pf, this is 3600 and tc is 500, maybe you can consider a 800pf6.3, its a 2500 more, but you are at 800 native at 6.3 and you don't need to adapt. Only something to think about if you dont have the 500pf already. Ok, Slow mo. I do it in software, Final Cut. I will film at 4k/120 and you can slow down to 25% looking natural. Thank you, my newest fan!!
Question. What reason do you use af-f instead of af-c. Doesn't af-f have a higher risk of coming off target and just staying focused on background, as opposed to AF-c that you can pump the autofocus to get to your subject?
Hi Patrick, I prefer AFF for these reasons. My opinion only, everyone has there own way of doing things.
1) I don’t find AFC to hold focus better than AFF.
2) If you lose focus, you can hit backbutton to regain focus with AFF. But in clean backgrounds, AFF rarely loses focus, even in some congested scenes, I find works great.
3) If you pump on focus with AFC, that appears in your video, making it unusable to me.
4) Many times, on birds not moving much, I can just let the video run without touching the camera. Sometimes I will let it run for 10 minutes or more.
5) I find holding down on the AFC button may introduce more shake on the camera since I have the grip the camera
6) When I am panning the camera, I don’t have to hold down any buttons, I find I can be steadier and less shaky.
7) I dont find AFF having more of chance of going to the background then AFC, I find it to be similar.
My reasons, I hope this helps. Thanks.
@PeanutChuAdventures thank you for this amazing response, I'll be sure to test out af-f, I just recently got a z9 and I'm going through everything 😂
Coming from taking photos using a DSLR, I started using AFC because that’s what I did with photos, I was not impressed and thought something was wrong, I read the manual and went to AFF. As soon as I went to AF-F everything became easier and was getting much better captures. But, it takes a few weeks to get the hang of it so give it fair shake. A couple of other people called me and when they got the z8 and z9 and said they hated the video autofocus. I asked, are you using AFF they said no. Once the tried it, they love it.
@@PeanutChuAdventures I was in the Sony A9 and wanted something better for video and the z9 was on a great deal. The autofocus is on a different level especially in video. So if I'm on af-f does focus tracking speed and AF speed matter, or do those only apply if I press the AFC button for acquisition?
Yes, tracking speed does work on AFF, I set it at 5. When you press af on button, this option will tell it how fast to focus, for cinema you may want a slower focus, not so much for wildlife for me. When you use af-f, for initial focus, you should press the af on(back button) to get it. Dont wait for aff to do it. AF-f is good to maintain it.