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<blockquote data-quote="Danno_RIP" data-source="post: 708849" data-attributes="member: 34269">Nikon has never been the best at conveying things clearly. The focus system is different than you describe Mike.&nbsp;&nbsp; It took the manual and a handbook for me to begin to understand the new system.&nbsp; But I think that there has been enough confusion that they finally talking more about it.&nbsp; &nbsp; The system is a hybrid of Phase and Contrast detect in all modes.&nbsp; To quote Nikon, &quot;an AF algorithm optimized for its FX-format sensor, Z 6 automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detect AF and contrast-detect AF to fine-tune focus. The light-shielding phase detection pixels are carefully arranged on the sensor to preserve light, ensuring accurate AF even in dim lighting.&quot;&nbsp; These algorithms have been enhanced in three Firmware updates improving the focus system, and it has improved.&nbsp; I can actually capture Jersey Girl running towards me with the Z6... I could not do that before with my other Nikons. I think a lot of my problem before was the weight of the gripped bodies. But the weight was not the only thing.&nbsp; I just never got confident with the other bodies like I have the Z6.&nbsp; &nbsp; The one mode that is a bit different is &quot;pinpoint&quot; which is intended for&nbsp; stationary objects.&nbsp; Any of the 273 points on the sensor can be used&nbsp; for pin point focus, but it is slower and not intended for action shots.&nbsp; I believe this mode relies primarily on CD, but it is not specified in&nbsp; the manual.&nbsp; It only notes that is is slower and intended for high&nbsp; accuracy.&nbsp; I have not used it much.&nbsp; Single point has been fine for me.The Z6 is lighter, but you are right, to get the reach like we have discussed, it is far heavier than your Olympus.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Danno_RIP, post: 708849, member: 34269"] Nikon has never been the best at conveying things clearly. The focus system is different than you describe Mike. It took the manual and a handbook for me to begin to understand the new system. But I think that there has been enough confusion that they finally talking more about it. The system is a hybrid of Phase and Contrast detect in all modes. To quote Nikon, "an AF algorithm optimized for its FX-format sensor, Z 6 automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detect AF and contrast-detect AF to fine-tune focus. The light-shielding phase detection pixels are carefully arranged on the sensor to preserve light, ensuring accurate AF even in dim lighting." These algorithms have been enhanced in three Firmware updates improving the focus system, and it has improved. I can actually capture Jersey Girl running towards me with the Z6... I could not do that before with my other Nikons. I think a lot of my problem before was the weight of the gripped bodies. But the weight was not the only thing. I just never got confident with the other bodies like I have the Z6. The one mode that is a bit different is "pinpoint" which is intended for stationary objects. Any of the 273 points on the sensor can be used for pin point focus, but it is slower and not intended for action shots. I believe this mode relies primarily on CD, but it is not specified in the manual. It only notes that is is slower and intended for high accuracy. I have not used it much. Single point has been fine for me. The Z6 is lighter, but you are right, to get the reach like we have discussed, it is far heavier than your Olympus. [/QUOTE]

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