Z8 Firmware 2.0 Update
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Thanks Danno! Got it!
blackstar
Senior Member
And today Nikon has a sale on Z8: $200 off (body only). Does anyone remember how much off for the last holiday sale? My hands itch as I keep pondering a high-res upgrade for my z6ii. It's still too high $ for me...
The rumor of z6iii says it could bring up to a 33M sensor. Should I wait?
The rumor of z6iii says it could bring up to a 33M sensor. Should I wait?
Danno
Senior Member
That is a tough question. The Z8 with FW2.0 is up a notch from what it was (and it was fantastic already). I do not think you would be disappointed. For me, there was a learning curve over my Z6. Unfortunately, the Z6 is mostly sitting in the safe now.
If it were me, I would still go for the Z8, no question. Then maybe replace my Z6 at some point, but I don't think waiting on a firm Z6III specs would be unreasonable if you feel the potential for a 33M sensor would meet your needs. But the latest rumor on "Nikon Rumors" is saying it will be the 24M stacked sensor.
blackstar
Senior Member
Thanks for your opinion, Danno. My undecided plan: if I go for Z8, my Z6ii will stay as a backup or casual use. If I get Z6iii, Z6ii will go to a new user.
BF Hammer
Senior Member
My dream team "never could afford it" 1-2 combo would be Z8 plus a ZF currently. The lower res sensor actually bring some advantages, such as smaller file sizes. I don't know if it is because I have a 14 year old computer with the matching 14 year old 23" display. It only runs at 1080 vertical resolution so my 24MP photos don't disappoint at all. I suspect folks with more modern, extra-high-res, giant displays might not be as satisfied with with that.
blackstar
Senior Member
To me, the con of low-res sensors stems from the fact that when the subjects do not fill up the frame and have to be heavily cropped, you lose a lot of pixels that can show a big deal of "details" (for wildlife photos). Guess not everyone can always shoot at a well-closed distance for full-frame coverage?
Danno
Senior Member
I like the 24 MP sensor, and you are right about the big files. They eat up a lot of real estate. It also does better than the hire res sensors in low light. I also like the look of Zf, but I believe my second camera will be the Z6III if I can one day. The Zf is a bit hard to hold with my broken-up hands.
I really enjoy the Z8. I am anxious to take some "Pixil Shift" photos with it. I might head up to the State Capital.
Danno
Senior Member
I like that. Very nice. I like that IR. I am from Wisconsin. I was there until '63, when my Dad moved us to Lexington, Kentucky. I lived in a little town Coon Valley not too far from LaCrosse. I love it up there. Madison is an interesting town. I took some HVAC application training on campus.Hey Danno, here's the Wisconsin state capital for inspiration. With a 24MP D600.
