On Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:40:27 -0700, Savageduck
wrote:

On Aug 30, 2018, wrote
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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.

Sandman shooting bio redacted

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.

It is so new that no consumers have their hands on any, only Nikon insiders,
and some media, and bloggers were given the PR treatment with limited time
test driving both cameras, and some of the lenses. Unfortunately the Z6 & Z7
were not what those folks were anticipating given the massive hype over the
last few weeks. Needless to say, there are a whole bunch of those folks who
are disappointed with this Nikon release.

Those who are still raving over them are deeply in the Nikon marketing
pocket, or are rabid Nikon fans. The bottom line is, regardless of the IQ of
images produced especially by the Z7 which uses the same sensor as the D850,
and is priced over $3500, it has missed the target of blowing away the Sony
A7 III or Sony A7R III.

I'm just curious. I have no interest in acquiring the Z6 or any other
FF cam.

Personally I am sticking with Fujifilm for my mirrorless camera needs.

I watched some reviews out of curiosity, and these cameras are being
savaged... by the reviewers. I can't remember if this has been
mentioned here, but they are apparently suspending production of the
Z7, and for months. And one reviewer hinted that Nikon is testing the
waters with these cameras, and they might not be fully committed to
them.

They are also now stating that "pro" versions of these cameras are
planned, meaning that the current version are not that at all.

The main complaints I've heard are severe blackouts of the EVF between
shots, mediocre AF & burst rate, single card slot, weak battery life,
and a battery grip that is not a grip at all, but what amounts to an
extra battery.