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    Why Not a Blog - The Petzval Z 55

    and so the new Nikonites site is re-launched, gone is the Blog area, so restricted to topic areas Today, I was digging thru my gear, and dug out the 55 1.7 Petzval with the Z mount. The Z mount makes it nicer to put on the Z, but restricts it use on the D850 or DF. so,, almost rather have the...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D341

    Year 8 almost done. Been super busy shooting this year, and less time to write blogs. I went on multi trips and have settled into a 14-24 2.8 and I love the 24-200. It makes a super compact travel package. I tend to bring the Z6ii as the travel camera, works a bit better in lower light and for...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D280

    very cool, just discovered the inside the camera sensor protector filter, 125 dollars with shipping, not cheap, but looks well made, and IF it solves the Z dust bunnies, you can be sure I will get them for all my Zs This is epic. I can't believe it could be this easy,, I honestly don't know...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D247

    another month flies by. My Nikon journey is stable, I have enjoyed my Zs and even updated to the latest firmware. I have seen a slight improvement in AF, I would not call it lighting fast, but fast enough, Ironically as my high end stabilizes, I end up being drawn back to medium format and...
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    Why Not A Blog Y8D234

    The Z9 orders have heated up, and so many anxiously waiting for their order, Me,, I just picked up a Mint D200, 24K shots on Shutter, not a mark on it, being a studio camera. WHY!!!?? good question, First it is my 3rd D200, the first I gave to my oldest Son, the second to well a second...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D220

    The 2021 is nearing an end, and the NPS members are counting the days till their Z9 arrives! The best of the best for Nikon users. I personally am going to hold off as I already have the Z7, Z6ii, Z50, and a Fc. That said I must say a few features of the Z9 are inviting. First is the...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D193

    So,, trying to insert text, anyhow, I enjoyed using the 850 and the 200-500 5.6, can see why birders love this combo.
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    Why Not a Blog Y9D183

    And so a whole year goes by since my last blog! amazing how fast goes by, I re-read my last blog and still accurate. What has changed, I now have the full set of 2.8 zooms, great set of lens, the 14-24 2.8,, wonderful, super sharp, great at night, love the filter holder, The other two...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D264

    For the early years, I created a blog entry every day, but a144 days between entries. I am glad to say that my conversion to the Z platform is mostly complete, and it was not cheap. When you consider the bodies, memory, and the slew of Z lens, a full platform update was a major investment...
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    Why not a Blog Y8D120

    swoosh,, been having too much fun shooting to write a blog, besides nobody really reads these blogs anyhow, so, like singing in the woods, so does it even matter. So,, I am loving the new Z 24-200 lens, does exactly what I want a lens to do. Takes pictures with no fuss. and not having to...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D41

    Loving the Z Trio of Z50, Z6, and Z7,, take your choice for what event. or needs. One of my favorite is the Z50 for mobility and convenience. I have a 24-200 zoom lens is on backorder, I am sure interested in its image quality. I'll drop a review once I ahve had a good go.
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D22

    Yesterday, I did a nice long ride on my motorcycle and photographed some water falls,, Lens of choice, the Nikkor 14-30 F4 S lens, because it takes a K&P variable ND filter on the end, creating the ability to slow down the shot to whatever blur you desire. I consider this the ultimate...
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    Why Not a Blog Y8D1

    and so another year is past1 so,, time to start year 8 blog,, I have been busy shooting with my Z family, and been rebuilding the Z system Z 50, Z 6, and Z 7 plus a pile of Z lens,, along with cool Lieca M mount lens, as the Z opens up the world to just about any lens, even got the Sony...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D284

    The year seven is flying by! I decided to do a full review of my edited folders which represents a ratio of about 10% of my photos. So, I went thru 50K of edited folders to pick out the photos, so out of the 50K almost 900 made the first cut, and then another round of those 900 to about 150...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D253

    ok,, I could not resist and added the Z50 to the Z family, and ... yes,, I like the camera,, a lot. super compact, light, sharp images (hard not to be with the D500 like sensor), fast burst rate. and what I really like is that I could set up the camera in the same fashion as my Z6 and Z7...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D213

    A full year has now passed on owning the Z7, and what a year it has been! I have added the Z6 into the family too, along with a whole slew of lens. For native lens, I have the 14-30, 24-70 and the 35 1.8, but in addition, I picked up a new 60 mm macro G, 85 1.8G and 105 G macro, these I bought...
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    Why Not a Blog 173

    and so the year is now over halfway,, My Z7 is now 10 months old, and Z6 is 4 months or so. I have become so comfortable with the Z family,, I wonder what mirror DSLRs are anymore, of course I had years playing with Sony and Fuji,but the Nikon is the best of the systems. I have to take a...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D142

    133 days since the last entry! but, seriously doubt anybody really noticed, as the comments in 7 years have been sparse as a happy Canon mirrorless owner,, ok,, just kidding, but seriously, they have fallen behind,, even my most diehard Canon users are planning to switch to Sony, no not Nikon...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D39

    Off to Nikon for lens cleaning, typically, my local shops, but the sensor moved a bit too much to scare them off with the IBIS in the Z7. So, I'll get it back next week all spanking bright clean, and I will be extra extra careful, but over time, sticky dust will get on the sensor. I just...
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    Why Not a Blog Y7D1

    ok,,, techncially day 4,, but,, seems better to start on day 1. now year 7 of this blog,, my how time flies!,, Now waiting for the new Nikon 14-30 which may be a ground shaking lens, so interested in seeing this now wide angle. The Z6 is one of the best all around mirrorless, so, if you...
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