T. L. Rutter

That's very important to me. I have made the decision this month to move from Sony to Nikon and buy a Z series FF, but had been on the fence as to which one, but this Z9 looks intriguing. If I am...

Nothing like going to photograph an event at night and having a blaring, bright 6" screen screaming out to everyone "Hey, over here! Camera Person with Big Bright Screen!"

Sony user here, wanting to switch to Nikon. Was willing to buy the Nikon Z6ii but I will hold out for the Z9 and see what it brings. I am not going to buy anything until the Z9 comes out and I see...

I used to think that, but the last few years shooting with a smartphone where there are absolutely no viewfinders and the bright sunlight prevents me from even seeing where to touch the capture...

Thanks for the heads up on the crocs! Seems the 24-200 is the most versatile for me... having one lens will certainly help in the weight. I can build my lens collection as I go.

These are all good points and I need to check with my insurance company, too to see what their policies are in case I lose or have my new gear stolen. Thankfully, we are going  to an inclusive ...

Thanks! There is a lot of positive reviews with the Z7ii and at the price they are selling for, I would be limited to acquiring one lens this year. Thanks for your input.

I know what you mean about monitors. I have a 5k Retina display on one screen, and multiple other monitors. Antidote... when Sony was producing high-zoom cameras in a p&s body, the pictures looked ...

My heart is set on the Z series FF, but I am open to other "systems" that will provide that "fun factor" and bring joy in not only carrying gear, but taking and looking at the pictures afterwards ...

I like your thoughts. Seems a lot of people on here have the Z6/Z7 variants and are saying good things about them. Fun is what I want!

Makes perfect sense... and I didn't put any thoughts initially about what to carry the camera in, or how to travel with it but makes perfect sense what you are saying.

Ouch. Will take that into consideration, but nice to have the longer reach.

It's weird. I feel guilty thinking that I should just take the a6500 to Belize, but something is telling me I really need to move on and go with Nikon. Z7ii and Z6ii are very popular it seems. Any ...

You make a lot of great points and really have me thinking about that Z7ii as opposed to Z6ii. Though I probably won't be using it for birding on any of my trips, I can see where I would locally ...

Unfortunately, my partner has us scheduled for a lot of first-person activities in which having any type of camera gear is useless, except a GoPro or iPhone. But, I do expect for us to have a lot ...

Thanks.. I already have APS-C and have really thought about using it for this trip, at least. If something happens to it, not such a loss as if I had a FF camera. I am aware of mastering cameras ...

Wow, a very interesting and detailed post and you are serious about your travel and gear! The breakdown helps me immensely. People don't realize the accessories can make a huge difference. Landscap ...

Thanks, that is very helpful. Not being able to see the screen while I am shooting picture or video from the iPhone is one of the most disheartening experiences as sometimes, I am wanting to shoot...

and I welcome more, for those who want to share and have good ideas. I will have to digest everyone's input thus far. I appreciate all the positive feedback. I have nothing against Sony... I just ...

I am sure either one, he would be extremely happy with but seems you are putting a lot of thought into getting him something he is going to appreciate and use for many years to come. I would go for ...