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| Posted: Fri Aug 30th, 2019 17:21 |
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blackfox
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Cheers rob .. felt really rough yesterday as you know .. thought things over and realised it's not going to improve overnight , I'm fast galloping to 74 and the heart is not helping .. my mobility is also getting worse a combination of both I suppose .. your always welcome to pop in when passing .. or go for another tour around ...
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| Posted: Fri Aug 30th, 2019 17:35 |
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jk
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Hope that your health improves Jeff. The Olympus is a fine camera and it is smaller and lighter so hopefully you will feel more comfortable.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 07:53 |
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chrishamer
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Fascinating points above, thanks for all the replies! I do find the uptake of mirrorless fascinating, in that it wasn't what I expected. I did think more people would jump ship than have. Interesting to hear what you say about ergonomics, I have fairly big hands but find the Z6 really nice, that being said, I do have a small extension plate on the bottom adding an extra couple of centimetres. I'm not surprised to hear the popularity of the D850 though, Nikon really did pack everything into one body and get it pretty much perfect. I don't have any experience of the xt3's but I did try the OM-D and think that's a lovely little camera - hope it works out for you Jeff! I quite like the Panasonic G series too, we've had a few of those and they are useful for video work. I'm definitely totally invested in the Z system though, hopefully it's not a dead end!
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 14:58 |
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Eric
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chrishamer wrote:Fascinating points above, thanks for all the replies! Don't get me wrong, the Z ergonomics are ok when using short to medium tele lenses. It's when you get longer lenses (400-500) that the balance is unsettling. I therefore decided not to use it for long tele situations and got a D500. I am now thinking that dedicating the the D500 for this specific subject could quite easily release me to get the Z6 for shorter range applications. Is this the plate you have on the base? https://www.photospecialist.co.uk/really-right-stuff-base-plate-for-nikon-z7-and-z6?channable=e13528.UlJTQlo3QlA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_oHp1vGt5AIVCLrtCh0wmwBUEAQYCSABEgIF3fD_BwE I did consider getting one to see if it helped grip but wondered if it would make enough of a difference being only 10-12mm. And at £100 it seemed a lot to try speculatively.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 15:51 |
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chrishamer
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Eric wrote:Don't get me wrong, the Z ergonomics are ok when using short to medium tele lenses. It's when you get longer lenses (400-500) that the balance is unsettling. I therefore decided not to use it for long tele situations and got a D500. I am now thinking that dedicating the the D500 for this specific subject could quite easily release me to get the Z6 for shorter range applications. Oh I cheaped out on the grip, I got the Meike one as I have a more expensive cage for video work https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/264404168967?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264404168967&targetid=595627732953&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9050373&poi=&campaignid=1701291834&mkgroupid=68042092202&rlsatarget=pla-595627732953&abcId=1140496&merchantid=138804939&gclid=CjwKCAjwtajrBRBVEiwA8w2Q8F-3BVl80Y-pVFTvpO5xXMN9VIlLJ1Rq7r8uFJga55AXkr-Ju_rySBoCCR0QAvD_BwE - sorry for the huge link. Fair enough on the long glass... I don't own any of that so don't have the experience there at all.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 16:19 |
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Eric
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chrishamer wrote:Oh I cheaped out on the grip, I got the Meike one as I have a more expensive cage for video work https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/264404168967?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=264404168967&targetid=595627732953&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9050373&poi=&campaignid=1701291834&mkgroupid=68042092202&rlsatarget=pla-595627732953&abcId=1140496&merchantid=138804939&gclid=CjwKCAjwtajrBRBVEiwA8w2Q8F-3BVl80Y-pVFTvpO5xXMN9VIlLJ1Rq7r8uFJga55AXkr-Ju_rySBoCCR0QAvD_BwE - sorry for the huge link. Ah yes...that looks deeper and cheaper! 
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 16:38 |
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chrishamer
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Eric wrote:Ah yes...that looks deeper and cheaper! For the money, it honestly isn't bad. If you need a longer grip and don't mind the angle, I'd say give it a go!
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 16:53 |
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jk
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Eric wrote:Don't get me wrong, the Z ergonomics are ok when using short to medium tele lenses. It's when you get longer lenses (400-500) that the balance is unsettling. I therefore decided not to use it for long tele situations and got a D500. I am now thinking that dedicating the the D500 for this specific subject could quite easily release me to get the Z6 for shorter range applications. Eric, now you are following why I bought the D500 and the D850. The handling of the D500 with a 200-500mm is superb and the AF spots on the D500 cover the whole screen which when used in dynamic mode for capturing birds in flight (BIF) makes for a much easier/better shooting experience. In contrast on the D850 the AF spots are central and dont stretch to the viewfinder edges, not good!
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| Posted: Sat Aug 31st, 2019 23:49 |
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blackfox
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update , now done the full switch right or wrong time will tell .. I could have save a couple of hundred quid buying grey but decided to buy from LCE part exchanged my d7200 and they actually gave me more than I initially paid for it ,so result there ... olympus really do seem ahead of the game though the camera comes with a free macro lens (you have to claim for) and an amazing 5 years 6 months full warranty .
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| Posted: Sun Sep 1st, 2019 05:39 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:Eric, now you are following why I bought the D500 and the D850. Oh, I have always followed your reasoning Jonathan and acknowledge the principal of 'the best tool for the job'. My problem is twofold (the wife thinks it's three fold 😆). Firstly, I abhor expensive equipment sitting idol. Not only is it a waste of good brass (depreciating asset = poison for a Yorkshireman) but, albeit for a moment, when I come to use it after weeks? of non use, there is a frustrating refamilarisation that gets in the way which can demotivate me. Secondly, although there is no doubt a 'best tool for the job', there are countless exceptional photographers using the equipment they HAVE AVAILABLE and getting outstanding results. For example, I've seen superb bif photos taken on D850s, a host of lesser D bodies and even Z bodies, that imho couldn't/wouldn't be improved by using the D500. I am sure Jeff won't mind me pointing out non of his exceptional results were taken on a D500. That's a long winded way of saying I still believe I should be able to take the photos I want on one camera, without needing the extra help of a specific ADDITIONAL camera. OK..Thirdly, (as my good lady points out) after 25years as a professional photographer, there is an element of photography burn out in me. Deadlines, end products, customers all push at you, requiring you to push back to make a living. When they stop, there's nothing to push against...it's then just your basic enthusiasm to take a photograph. I don't want equipment choice to further diminish that enthusiasm.
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