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So what’s the battery life like on these mirrorless cameras? 1000 shots at its best? Guess that means if the R8 can shoot at 40 fps, there’ll be a low battery warning after around 25 seconds in high speed mode.
My D5 can shoot at 14fps (still ridiculously fast), is built like a tank, has unbeatable auto focus in all types of lighting, and its battery is good for around 4000 photos.
Why do people bother with mirrorless cameras again?
I have a Z6ii, recently upgraded from a Sony A7ii. The battery life of the Z6ii is comparable to that of DSLRs. Much much better than the A7ii. I went camping on the weekend and 1 battery lasted me a day and a half of landscape shots including some long exposure night shooting. I can’t see how battery life could really be a serious limitation on these cameras.
The Z6 sounds like a toy relative to a DSLR. Presumably, you’ve never owned the latter.
Mate no one is forcing you to give up your slr. Mirrorless cameras have their downsides but overall they clearly serve a large market. There’s no reason for your negativity.
It's no more a toy compared to the DSLR equivalent (D750). I have both and use both for work.
What doesn't feel like a toy is the older D700 because it was based off the D3's construction.
Professional Photographer here.
I'm still rocking my D800 (I'm very close to letting it go, but I love it so much), and my best friend has a Z6II and I do often borrow it, especially if I'm doing sports or wildlife stuff.
The battery life is nowhere near comparable, but the Z6II is 'great' all things considered. On the D800 I can easily get well over 2000 shots (typically 2,500 to 3,500) on a single battery. I'd only get around 1500 shots on a single charge, and because the Z6II isn't my daily I'm typically very conscious of the battery life and do a lot of things to minimise usage.
Is 1,500 plenty for most amateurs, and professionals, yes. I would expect you could probably get close to 2,000 if you optimised some things and are careful, but it's not like the old DSLR's where 'whoops I forgot to charge my battery' is only a matter of pride.
I have a Z6ii and a D4s. Both do the job well that's for sure. But mirrorless is pretty cool: face/eye AF, exposure preview right there in the viewfinder, MUCH lighter.
Z6ii battery is pretty good, usually go through two at a wedding, obviously doesn't compare to the battery in the D4/5 which you can shoot 2 weddings straight on if need be.
AF is good, but looking forward to a Z8 to get that Z9 level of AF.
My D5 nails focus so well, all I see eye AF as is a gimmick. Pro photographers have done without eye AF for decades too, so it’s clearly for amateurs. As for exposure, nailed every time without any exposure preview feature. Actually my D700 from back in 2008 was brilliant at exposure too. The battery life seems insanely weak on the Z6 relative to any DSLR, and that is logical given the EVF is on at all times. In terms of build quality, ever dropped the mirrorless to see what happens? I assume dead EVF to start with. To me the only real advantage is weight, but if that’s due to a lower build quality, then there’s no advantage. Lastly, if the Z6 is made in China or Thailand, then it’s joke relative to the Canons and older Nikons which were all Japanese made. And yes, the country of origin is relevant to many buyers.
Pro photographers have done without eye AF for decades too, so it’s clearly for amateurs
Pro photographers have done without digital for decades too, so digital it’s clearly for amateurs.
Lastly, if the Z6 is made in China or Thailand, then it’s joke relative to the Canons and older Nikons which were all Japanese made.
No it's not. They still have the same warranty. There maybe some differences in quality control but to say it's a joke?
I think you are just trying to be elitist with those comments and they have no real meaning or value.
You are also comparing apple to oranges. I still use my D3s but only when I really need certain features such as long battery life. Otherwise it's simply too heavy. I have also noticed that the majority of photographers carrying the large 'pro' Nikons do it more for bling than functionality.
Totally agree. Z6 series is very typical Nikon, which looks mediocre on paper by the specs, but well-built and feels great in action, while Sony is quite the opposite. I am not as optimistic about Z8's focusing speed though, given that it shares Z9's sensor, Nikon probably has to cut it down in the speed department in order to avoid it competing too well against its flagship. I hope I am wrong, hopefully they cut down the video capacity or some extreme fps instead.
Yes, the Z6 is mediocre versus the D850, D5 and probably numerous other DSLR models too. How can you cope with the EVF lag for starters, let alone subpar image quality versus the D series? Don’t even get me started with the high iso performance.
Carry a spare battery or two.
Try 4 vs 1 for DSLRs. The cost certainly adds up, and so does the weight and inconvenience of changing them.
Great price on a great camera. The only downside is the cost of the Z lenses if you're looking for a budget friendly setup. All the Z lenses I have are phenomenal though, and I'm lucky my wife supports my hobby!
So what isn’t phenomenal about non-Z Nikon lenses, Their price is low comparatively, their range vast, their compatibility unrivalled, and image quality suitable for art galleries.
The cool part is that the F Nikon lenses were very advanced, even for those that are over 20 years old. My oldest F lens is from 1977, and it was modified by Nikon Australia themselves to work on current DSLR bodies (AiS)
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Just in time for the Canon R8 launch this month