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<blockquote data-quote="nikonbill" data-source="post: 845514" data-attributes="member: 47024"><p>At least you are making progress and have improved understanding to build on. Many thanks for letting us know how things are going.</p><p></p><p>The following is just my humble opinion. </p><p></p><p>You really should be able to use your D750 and lens combo to take some very nice field sports photos. Are there faster focusing bodies/lens, yes there are but do you need one? All cameras of the past 10/15 years (maybe more) have so much adjust ability one has to really work at finding the adjustments that work for you. I think you should start by finding the combinations that work better (closer to the results you want) with what you have before getting something new. The same setup as another photographer may get you closer but please remember sometimes what will work for you can be different. </p><p></p><p>You did a great thing by renting the Z8, as you found getting a usable setup that yields good results for you may/likely take some time. Its a great body and would certainly "work" very well however maybe not an instant answer. Maybe renting the same parts would tell you more, same body then the same lens, make sure your gear is sound.</p><p></p><p>It is so easy to get lost with nearly any camera these days, I encourage you to get back to basics. Find some unimportant games to shoot a good round of shots using a predetermined plan and analyze your results. Once you find the minimum shutter speed that stops your action, find the f stop that gives the depth of area as sharp as you want. Auto ISO is your digital friend, very much so with moving targets. Then take the auto focus modes one at a time and go through the settings that affect them for your application. Use the Nikon setup information as guides and the info you receive on the internet with scrutiny (make sure it makes sense). </p><p></p><p>I consistently find adjustments that improve my results using familiar gear, I'm careful to make notes and try one thing at a time. I sincerely hope you do not find my comments demeaning in any way, and just something to think about. All the best - Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nikonbill, post: 845514, member: 47024"] At least you are making progress and have improved understanding to build on. Many thanks for letting us know how things are going. The following is just my humble opinion. You really should be able to use your D750 and lens combo to take some very nice field sports photos. Are there faster focusing bodies/lens, yes there are but do you need one? All cameras of the past 10/15 years (maybe more) have so much adjust ability one has to really work at finding the adjustments that work for you. I think you should start by finding the combinations that work better (closer to the results you want) with what you have before getting something new. The same setup as another photographer may get you closer but please remember sometimes what will work for you can be different. You did a great thing by renting the Z8, as you found getting a usable setup that yields good results for you may/likely take some time. Its a great body and would certainly "work" very well however maybe not an instant answer. Maybe renting the same parts would tell you more, same body then the same lens, make sure your gear is sound. It is so easy to get lost with nearly any camera these days, I encourage you to get back to basics. Find some unimportant games to shoot a good round of shots using a predetermined plan and analyze your results. Once you find the minimum shutter speed that stops your action, find the f stop that gives the depth of area as sharp as you want. Auto ISO is your digital friend, very much so with moving targets. Then take the auto focus modes one at a time and go through the settings that affect them for your application. Use the Nikon setup information as guides and the info you receive on the internet with scrutiny (make sure it makes sense). I consistently find adjustments that improve my results using familiar gear, I'm careful to make notes and try one thing at a time. I sincerely hope you do not find my comments demeaning in any way, and just something to think about. All the best - Bill [/QUOTE]
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