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I bought a second Z9 and sold my D4, D4S and D5. I still have a D6 and some long F lenses but haven't used these since I got the first Z9. I prefer to have 2 identical bodies with the same settings.

I completely agree with you, but some of the newer members of this forum perhaps don't remember the history and blame Nikon for not reacting instantly to the demand and delivering more lenses. I ...

FYI, at a recent NPS online event, a senior manager from NPS shared that there is a 9 month annealing process associated with one of the elements of the 800mm f6.3 lens and that this cannot be ...

I use a Think Tank Digital Holster 40 V2.0 to carry just a Z9 fitted with the 24-120mm f4.  Fits perfectly so should work fine for a smaller Z body.

Excellent.  I've found that the 800 makes a great wildlife 'portrait' lens.

Hi Joel These are from San Diego zoo.  No problem getting good shots there.  San Diego wildlife park and LA zoo also offer similar opportunities.  I know they are on the wrong coast for you but I'd ...

I haven't tried and don't plan to in case it destroys the rubber.  Why would you want to remove it unless it get damaged and needs replacing  and then I think you'd have to replace the whole hood.

You are correct that you must select one of the tracking options to have 3D reliably follow the subject.  I use my Z9's in this mode most of the time and the tracking does an excellent job.  For ...

Hi RB Agree with you, this thread also prompted me to dig out my 200VR from the back of a cupboard and check it out again.  Still working perfectly thank goodness and still produces quite unique ...

Using a tripod and gimbal makes complete sense for this situation.  VR is good but handholding at 1/4 second would be pushing your luck a little too far. Nice shot!

Hi Mike I think RicardoOO was referring to the specific case of a nest, but I agree that a tripod is worthless when tracking randomly moving objects.  I shoot some aviation and have never used my ...

Hi I'll take a closer look and see if I can notice the 'jump'. I'm not into bird photography, but it makes complete sense to use the tripod as a prolonged 'resting place' when looking at a very ...

I'm intrigued.  How does silent mode help?

Hi I must have taken over 1000 shots with the 800 with VR Normal on and haven't noticed any strange behavior.  I also have the 400mm f4.5 and never used this on a tripod, so once again I've just ...

Hi Joel I have both my Z9's set on VR normal all the time.  Sport mode is supposed to be better for panning, so maybe I should try that at airshows (next year).  Perhaps I should also try turning ...

Hi Joel I've had my 800PF for a few months now.  I've used it mainly for airshows and zoos. At zoos I tend to choose subjects that are close enough to fill the frame, so I'm not working at the ...

Thanks Tord (and thanks from Monty).

The iShoot collar is listed at $50 on Amazon.  No doubt it's made in the far east, but I would still question the quality for that price.  Looking at where this collar fits, I would not bother ...

Excellent!

It shows on Amazon at that price right now.  Ships from Amazon, so assume it is a US version.