Did i made a mistake?

jhorse wrote:

Jonjonfr wrote:

Hi All,

I usually shoot with XE2s and Pentax K3II are my main camera's. I decided i want a newer camera but i decided to go for Nikon z FC. I only took it one time for a hike but I'm just not feeling it.

Im thinking of exchanging it for XE-4, XT30 II, XT3/4. How is everyone's experience with the DR and AF of these cameras?

Most of my cameras are old (leica X2, xv, m8, sigma sdq, panny G85, k3II, X100, Xe2s) etc.

Thanks

J

Well, we'll give our opinions, but they are little substitute for your own analysis, requirements or feelings.

I came to Fuji (XT10) from Nikon (D300s & D5100) for the handling experience and its ergonomics, the Fuji colours, their commitment to the format, and the array of dedicated lenses (as opposed to larger lenses designed for FF but useable on APS-C).

I have not been disappointed. After upgrading last year to the XT4, I remain very satisfied with the cameras (XT4 and XE4) and lenses (I have some of their zooms and primes) and their performance and image quality.

Regarding the two points you seek advice eon, DR and AF. On DR, all I can say is that for me, shooting RAW and using Capture 1/21 I feel there is sufficient DR to make my landscape images pop through adjusting the sky and lift shadows without noticeable noise either on a base layer or using layers.

On AF, in my opinion it is fine for static and moving subjects, being accurate and fast. I am becoming a bit of a lone voice on AF for moving subjects against a chorus saying it is inadequate. It is not. It may not be up there (yet) with Sony or Canon, but with the proper camera set up, good shooting technique and practice it is fine. I use the XT4 (and have used the XT10 and XT3) on running dogs, galloping polo horses, my daughter's road cycle racing and my son's kite surfing. It nails focus well in my opinion when I get the placement of the focus point right. There are two dog related posts, a current one on big dogs, and an older one on dog Frisbee, which both show better than I that with good technique the AF is more than able to cope with fast moving subjects.

Hope that helps. Good luck with your decision.

Thank you so much fo your input 😊 i decided to return the Z FC. Currently on the market for used XT3 or if XE4 will go on sale.