Pulled the Trigger on The Z 6 Today

Danno

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Well, after a lot of consideration, reading and video watching I pulled the trigger today on a Z 6 with the 24-70 f4 and FTZ adapter. Given what I enjoy shooting the most it made sense to me to take the plunge. I love the D700 and I am not sure I will be able to let it go, but I wanted to upgrade. I considered the 750 but decided to go mirrorless. I am excited to get started with the new camera.
 

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Well, after a lot of consideration, reading and video watching I pulled the trigger today on a Z 6 with the 24-70 f4 and FTZ adapter. Given what I enjoy shooting the most it made sense to me to take the plunge. I love the D700 and I am not sure I will be able to let it go, but I wanted to upgrade. I considered the 750 but decided to go mirrorless. I am excited to get started with the new camera.

Sounds like a great choice, Danno. Your D700 still has life left in it so keep it and use it when necessary. The D750 is a phenomenal body, but you are going with the latest tech rather than one that's been around for a while. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming photos with it! :)
 

Call_me_Tom

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You made the right choice, the D750 isn’t an upgrade to the D700. What F-Mount lenses are you keeping around to use with your new Z6?
 

mikew_RIP

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Congratulations, as you know i have been mirrorless a couple of times, for a lot of things you will not have a learning curve but for some like action you may.
 

Danno

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Sounds like a great choice, Danno. Your D700 still has life left in it so keep it and use it when necessary. The D750 is a phenomenal body, but you are going with the latest tech rather than one that's been around for a while. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming photos with it! :)

Thanks, Cindy, I will probably keep the 700 for a while. I really do like it a lot. If I let it go I will likely do like was done for me and sell it to a friend at a great price that wants to move to full frame. There are a couple of folks that come to mind at church.


You made the right choice, the D750 isn’t an upgrade to the D700. What F-Mount lenses are you keeping around to use with your new Z6?

I have a number of lenses I accumulated. Nikon 14-24 2.8, Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 and a Nikon 200-500 f5.6 are the main ones I will be using. I think the 200-500 will still spend most of its time on the C7200

Congratulations, as you know i have been mirrorless a couple of times, for a lot of things you will not have a learning curve but for some like action you may.

Thanks Mike, I think I am going to really enjoy this camera on the landscapes, architecture, car shows, old barns, and the occasional family photo or class photos. The birds and such will take some practice. So will the softball games my niece pitches... but that is half the fun.

Thanks @Roy1961 [MENTION=26505]Dawg Pics[/MENTION] and [MENTION=44106]Andy W[/MENTION] . I anxiously await the FedEx truck. I look forward to playing with the new toy.
 

Danno

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Got the new toy Friday and have been able to play with it a bit, it has been pretty busy with Pat and doctors and such. But what I have been able to fiddle with it I really do like it.

I walked Jersey Girl. She does not care for the camera, and tonight we went out to dinner after a doctor visit. It was a nice break.


This is just an attitude.
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The date is wrong on this one but it has been fixed.
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Danno

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Well, I wanted to get a photo of Pat today so I just took the photo with a higher ISO than I was comfortable with. I now have a higher comfort level. Also Pretty happy with the in-body VR. I do not have the steadiest hand but it seems to make it appear that I am pretty study.

By the way... Pat's surgical wound is almost completely healed. Wound Clinic was amazed today... I just mentioned that it was answered prayers. Her memory is still pretty shaky, but we go to the neurologist Thursday. I think she is getting better. I am just praying for continued improvement. I am anxious to hear what the latest MRI revealed. But no matter what she is feeling better and this smile is a natural smile. God is good.


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Daz

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Well, I wanted to get a photo of Pat today so I just took the photo with a higher ISO than I was comfortable with. I now have a higher comfort level.

ISO 3200 isnt even scratching the surface of the ISO this camera is capable of ;) :)
 

Danno

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ISO 3200 isn't even scratching the surface of the ISO this camera is capable of ;) :)

You are so right @Daz. I am blown away at the low light and In-Body Stabilization. I have taken a lot of just test shots fiddling around at much higher ISO and much slower shutter speeds and I am amazed. I took some shots with my Tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 just fooling around @200 mm and shutter speeds in the 1/50 and no shake.

Now that Pat is getting a bit better and the weather is starting to turn I am anxious to get out and take some photos. ;)
 

jasbury

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Hi Danno, i'm thinking about the Z6. Would you recommend the 24- 70 f4 lens that can be bundled with? and why? If not, why? Some good pre-holiday deals on now.
Thanks so much for your time!
 

Danno

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Hi Danno, i'm thinking about the Z6. Would you recommend the 24- 70 f4 lens that can be bundled with? and why? If not, why? Some good pre-holiday deals on now.
Thanks so much for your time!

I bought mine with the 24-70 f4 and I really like this lens. It is sharp and with the IBIS and amazing low light performance I am happy with the f4. The only reason I would not buy it is if I intended to buy the 24-70 f2.8 or preferred primes.

I am invested in the Z system. Based on the 24-70 f4 I have decided to work my way out of my F mount lenses. I also have purchased the 50 and 85 1.8 S lenses. I have the FTZ to manage my 14-24 f2.8 and my 200-500. I am thinking hard about the 14-30 f4 S.

I wish you well in purchasing the Z6. I think it will surprise you.
 
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