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X100F user tempted by Nikon Z5 price

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jm10 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,715
Re: X100F user tempted by Nikon Z5 price

How would you use the Z-5, Z-6 LCD screen for shots in vertical orientation while on a tripod low to the ground?

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Elchanan Contributing Member • Posts: 777
Re: X100F user tempted by Nikon Z5 price

I can second that. Had the Z5 for a month. It was great in all respects apart from its subpar AF, which was super frustrating. I guess for static subjects it might be adequate. Aesthetics aside, you also lose a bit of reach with FF, which might be an issue if you also enjoy wildlife photography.

zman2596
zman2596 Regular Member • Posts: 267
Re: X100F user tempted by Nikon Z5 price

Smania wrote:

I mostly shoot street photography.

I've been using a X100F for some time.

I started to miss some other focal lengths.

I like my Fuji handling, so I was tempted to go S10 or T30 plus 18-55 and 27 prime (selling my X100F)

But I see that there's a lot of good deals on FF now, for instance Z5+24-70 f4 at 1700 Euro (vs 1400 for S10/T30+18-55). I could add a Nikon 40mm for a smaller package.

The Z5 is FF, sealed, much nicer viewfinder... It is very tempting. It seems like much better camera for a (relatively) not much bigger price. It is obviously bigger (I don't think that bothers me that much) and heavier (that worries me a little)

Any suggestions?

For street I use Fuji. The bodies are smaller and so are the lenses. Full frame, everything will be bigger. It may not bother you, the photographer, but everyone is going to notice you more. Just something to consider. I wouldn’t dream of running around downtown with my R6. Just too intrusive with all the lenses I have.

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John Gellings
John Gellings Veteran Member • Posts: 9,743
Re: Digital teleconverter too

Zaax wrote:

Bummer on not "everyone" caring about those cool features.

The digital teleconverter is another great feature in the X00F.

Features only matter if they help with the photos you want to make.  I never let features dictate what my photography looks like.

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