On Aug 31, 2018, newshound wrote
(in article_MKdnQOy8tOJNBTGnZ2dnUU78bXNnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk):

On 31/08/2018 17:48, Savageduck wrote:
On Aug 31, 2018, RichA wrote
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On Thursday, 30 August 2018 13:18:53 UTC-4, wrote:
On 30 Aug 2018 08:49:21 GMT, wrote:

So, my current setup is a Sony A7 III, a Nikon D800E and a Nikon Df, and
a real assortment of lenses.

With the Z6 getting off to a rocky start review-wise, it's still a pretty
interesting camera, and easily comparable to the first Sony A7.

My latest thinking, before the Z6 was announced, was whether I would go
full Sony. The A7 III is truly an amazing camera in every respect.
Fastest focusing I've ever seen, and razor-sharp focus at that.

But, all my high end lenses are Nikon, and I really really love the Df,
so I’m not sure I could abandon ship entirely.

I shot a wedding a few weekends back, using the D800 for most of the
posing shots and the A7 for the mingle shots. The difference in sharpness and
laser sharp focusing is palpable! And I came away thinking that I should
use the A7 exclusively for all my shoots.

But then, the Z6, and what it may promise for the future. And
specifically what it may mean with regards to keeping all my wonderful Nikon lenses,
with a full-featured adapter.

**** just got really hard!

With all that committment in Nikon, you'd actually consider jumping
ship? What about flashes and other accessories? Can you use your Nikon
glass effectively on the Sony?

Also, I didn't know the Z6 was getting bad reviews. Kind of surprised
since it's so new.

Whiners crowing mostly about "only one card slot!"

...and AF, AF-C tracking, Eye-AF, no vertical grip with controls, just an
auxillary battery holder, bad shutter black-out in CL, and CH, and noisy
mechanical shutter. Add to that list, the not particularly revolutionary
three initial release native *S* lenses. The only thing the Z6& Z7 have
going for them is the ability to use some, but not all legacy Nikkor glass.
Other than those who are part of the Nikon marketing machine, none of the
individuals who have reported back after the release event tryout have any
illusion that these could be considered pro level cameras. They are over
priced consumer level cameras which are five years behind Sony, and the
other mirrorless manufacturers. The jury is still out with regard to third party
lenses.

These cameras are not going to revolutionize the FF Mirrorless market by
poaching Sony a7 III, & a7R III sales, they are going to sell to Nikon
enthusiast/hobbyists with fat budgets, and who are reluctant to leave the
Nikon fold.

It will be interesting to see what FF MILC Canon delivers in a few weeks.

I have no axe to grind in this war as I remain an APS-C shooter with no
plans to go FF. It is just interesting to see the development, and the hype Nikon
is using to come into the FF MILC market.

+1

Large and medium format will always have its users, just a declining
number. Like you, I reckon APS-C now does what once needed FF. It even
does broadcast quality video. I've been at a couple of (outside) events
recently where BBC reporters were just using iPhones for radio interviews.

With APS-C I am curious to see what Fujifilm will bring when they announce
the X-T3 with its new sensor, and some feature changes from the X-T2, and
X-H1.

Currently my Fujifilm APS-C cameras and glass, along with my very idle these
days D300S, and Nikkor glass meets my non-pro needs.

For me a move to FF MILC, or even DSLR with Nikon would mean a whole new
investment in FX glass as the Nikkor glass I have now is all DX with three
exceptions. So If I was going to go larger than APS-C I would probably just
skip FF and go to MF with the soon to be announced Fujifilm GFX-50R which is
going to be at about the same $2,000 price point as the new Nikon Z6, and
deal with that new glass. However, I don’t see that happening unless I have
some unexpected cash windfall.

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Regards,
Savageduck