ajr images
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I sold my MH-25a with my Z6, so bought the MH-34 and EH-8P for the Z6III. This is fine for using at home but less convenient for traveling, so I've ordered another MH-25a.
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Thom Hogan Z6iii review is up
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jpg4878
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I would love to know what number he would through for the focusing capabilities of the original Z6 in terms of the Z8/9. Because that's where I'm coming from...
If the Z6iii is 95-99% of those cameras, does the original Z6 land somewhere in the 50-60% region? I think I will finally upgrade later this year, but I'm still on the fence.
If the Z6iii is 95-99% of those cameras, does the original Z6 land somewhere in the 50-60% region? I think I will finally upgrade later this year, but I'm still on the fence.
Ruby Rod
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I'd be curious too, as I went from Z6 to Z6iii. Don't be too hard on the Z6 as it got quite good with the firmware upgrades. It's served me well for almost everything I did with it, and I'm keeping it as a second body. IMO, they're worth more than what you can get selling one. If it serves all your needs, there's little reason to upgrade. I just had GAS for pixel shifting and a few other features.
chambeshi
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Nikon's new USB C PD chargers are well worth the cost IME. They have made the OEM AC PSUs redundant.
I never touched a AC charger after switching completely to PD cables off generic USB C PSU's - since March 2022 when I bought an extra MH-33 to charge my legacy and new ENEL18 batteries.
Obviously, PD chargers also free one up to use a 12v PD car socket plug and PD power packs. This is a boon working away from mains power
There are cheaper 3rd party battery chargers available for the ENEL15b,c batteries, including Nitecore
https://photo.nitecore.com/product/unk2
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Having used the Z6 and now using the Zf/Z6 III I would rate it 60-65% "on that scale".
The Z6 has a pretty bad keeper rate even for moderate action and while eye detection is already decent, the AF just lacks the speed to catch up to moving subjects. If you do somewhat static shots it is nowhere near as bad of course.
Thom Hogan
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Not sure where you heard that, but whoever said that shouldn't be followed because it is basically untrue (there's a small change in the embedded preview files because of the change in resolution, but we also got such changes from different pixel counts on the image sensor, too).
I thought my review was clear, but I'll go back and look at those sections.
Again, if you want to see the Z6 III viewfinder in its full glory, simply switch Tone mode to HLG. I'm pretty sure everyone will notice that difference.
sirhawkeye64
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Instead of the MH-25a, why not look into one of the many (decent) dual battery chargers? I almost don't take my MH-25a anymore since I have a dual battery charger that's half the size/weight and cost about half as much but works great with the 15b's and c's. Plus it works with any USB port (as long as it's like 5V/2.5A which most USB ports in hotels at least, are). It seems based on some responses here the MH-25a can be problematic (although I've never had a problem with mine personally, even though I've had about 5 of them now, but they rarely go with me, unless I'm checking a bag on a plane, then they go in there since it doesn't take up any space).
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Thom Hogan
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Not exactly. All the EH-8P is is a USB AC charging block. Any USB PD charging block that supports the current standards works fine, including the ones that probably came with your phone, your computer, or a zillion other devices. I'm also not a fan of the EH-8P because of its unremovable cable.
Thom Hogan
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Unfortunately, that's and apples versus oranges comparison. The Zf, Z6 III, Z8, and Z9 share subject detection and other attributes that are not present on the Z6 and Z6 II models.
Moreover, the Z6 and Z6 II were maligned by years of fanning from other brands. In terms of their overall focus speed and accuracy, they were quite good, and quite close to what the current cameras do in something simple, such as AF-S with Single point.
If you're relying upon Auto-area AF or eye detection on the Z6 and Z6 II models, you're going to see pretty substantial differences in acquisition, stickiness, and accuracy with a Z6 III.
jpg4878
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oh, interesting. Auto-area AF and eye detect is my primary usage so glad to know that is a sub stay improvement.
It is better, but more complicated. Expeed7 doesn't detect subjects as far away as II's did. However, I mostly shoot F4 glass anyway, so it isn't a big deal, but it noticeable. I've been a Sony user for a year and I've played with the R6II at B&H a few weeks ago. Nikon is still #3.
The overall improvement combined with bursting is a game changer. The "shutter" delay (which was twice the D500's) has to be reduced with the partially stacked sensor as well, and that was an issue for me with the I's and II's.
My only other issue with the Z6III is that I do miss the 33mp of my A7CII. It is noticeable, and I did use the Z7II for a few years, and was used to that. I'm a heavy cropper and rarely shoot vertically anymore.
kaphinga
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I bought the book as soon as I saw the link in the review.
The book cleared up a lot of my questions about the Z6iii immediately. I am a happy camper!
Thanks, Thom, for getting the book out quickly!
ajr images
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Thanks for the suggestion but I always prefer to use Nikon equipment rather than third party stuff. The replacement MH-25a is due tomorrow.
What's the published specification of the camera relative to how far testers have pushed it?
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FuhTeng
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Thank you - I didn't see that on my main stop, the bythom page.
A terrific review as usual. Lots of good notes. I particularly like that he calls it a new D750. I still love that camera. I miss it.
I assume it has my much-loved (and much-missed on my Z6 and Z7 II!) AF-Area + AF-On button assignment like my Zf and Z9, right? Can we just assume that now?
A terrific review as usual. Lots of good notes. I particularly like that he calls it a new D750. I still love that camera. I miss it.
I assume it has my much-loved (and much-missed on my Z6 and Z7 II!) AF-Area + AF-On button assignment like my Zf and Z9, right? Can we just assume that now?
I came from the original Z6 and have had the Z6iii for about two weeks. This past weekend I was at my granddaughter’s soccer tournament. This is the first time I’ve ever been able to confidently follow her and get in focused action shots of her.
I don’t mind blaming the photographer for my past failures, as I never adequately mastered the Z6 for action. But the Z6iii was a game changing massive step up for me. I am ecstatic over the improvements I’ve seen in the Z6iii over the Z6 for action shots.
Yes he offers Suggested Settings. He admits he does so hesitantly because everyone is different.
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