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Is the Nikon Z8 really an upgrade over the Z7 for you? It depends

Jun 22, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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The recently announced Nikon Z8 (buy here) has proven extremely popular, with a great number of people pre-ordering it around the world. Sales of the Nikon Z8 are even allowing Nikon to claw back some market share in some areas. Some early pre-orders are now starting to arrive, but is it really worth upgrading if you already own a Nikon Z7 or Z7 II (buy here)?

Well, the answer is, it depends. If you’re a video shooter, then the Nikon Z8 offers many advantages over the Z7/Z7II. But for stills photographers… In this video, Nigel Danson discusses that topic. He’s adding the Z8 into a kit that already contains a Nikon Z7. He discusses some of the pros and cons of each and why certain things might sway an individual in one direction or another to help you decide for yourself.

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Nikon brings Face/Eye AF improvements to the Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z50 with firmware update

Nov 11, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Nikon has released new firmware for a number of its Nikon Z cameras including the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7 and Z50. While the firmware version number might differ between each of the cameras, they all bring support for the Nikon FTZ II lens adapter and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens, announced alongside the new Nikon Z9.

They also all receive improved face/eye detection performance and increased visibility in low light when working with flash. The Z6 and Z7 also get a few more fixes and updates on top of these to further improve eye detection performance and user feedback.

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Nikon to release firmware update for the entire Z line: Improved AF, Eye AF, face detection, and more

Apr 20, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Other than pretty neat deals, there is more news in Nikon’s mirrorless department. The company releases firmware updates for its entire line of mirrorless cameras. In other words, certain features will be improved in the Nikon Z50, Z 5, Z 6, Z 6 II, Z 7, and Z 7 II.

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Save up to $800 with these Nikon Z 5, Z 6 and Z 7 deals

Apr 20, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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If you’ve been thinking about switching to mirrorless, switching to Nikon, or both – now may be the right time. There is a bunch of deals on Nikon Z models, including Z 5, Z 6, Z 7, and even the newer Z 7 II. You can have a discount on body only or a kit containing a lens, a bag, a memory card, and other accessories. And, you can save up to $800 depending on which camera and kit you choose.

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Nikon’s newest Z6 & Z7 3.20 firmware adds Blackmagic RAW support & ProRes RAW metadata

Dec 23, 2020 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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Nikon recently announced that the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II will get the ability to record both Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW to the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models and Atomos Ninja V respectively. Well, now, the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 have also received Blackmagic RAW support with the release of a new v3.20 firmware update.

The new update also includes video metadata for ProRes RAW video files shot with the Atomos Ninja V, allowing you to adjust white balance and ISO in post if you’re using Final Cut Pro (v10.4.9 or higher). But hold your horses, it’s not all great news.

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The latest Nikon Z6 and Z7 firmware will mess up your AF fine-tuning

Oct 2, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 8 Comments
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New firmware updates have been released for Nikon Z5, Z6, and Z7 mirrorless cameras. However, you may want to wait with the update if you shoot the Z6 or Z7. Nikon has issued a warning reading that the 3.10 and 3.11 firmware versions will mess up your autofocus fine-tune.

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Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R5 – Is Sony still the king of Eye autofocus?

Aug 17, 2020 by John Aldred 4 Comments
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Much has been said over the years about Sony’s Eye Autofocus system and it was one of Sony’s biggest selling points for portrait photographers for a long time. Even after Canon and Nikon finally jumped into the world of mirrorless cameras, Sony still seemed to be on top when it came to their autofocus system.

But now that Nikon and Canon have had their systems out for a while and they’ve been working on them, does the same hold true today? In this video, Jared Polin (AKA FroKnowsPhoto) puts the Canon EOS R5, Sony A7R IV and Nikon Z7 mirrorless cameras to the test to see how they stand up in a head-to-head comparison.

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Dear Nikon, your mirrorless lens swap is a joke

Jul 18, 2020 by David Williams 78 Comments
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I’ve had a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera for a while now, and I’m less than impressed. We photographers are a funny breed. We obsess over detail. It goes without saying that dust removal is not something like to retouch. We have enough work as it is. Back in the day (and by “the day” I mean ‘last year’) we had cameras with mirrors. Those mirrors, along with a shutter curtain, protected our delicate sensors from all manner of dust and grime. In the transition to mirrorless, it appears Nikon have overlooked this. Take a look.

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Nikon released new firmware for the Z6/Z7 cameras to add Animal Eye-AF (Z50 gets fixes)

Feb 18, 2020 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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Nikon might have taken their sweet time to follow Sony onto the mirrorless bandwagon, but they seem to be catching up somewhat in features. They’ve just announced new Version 3.00 firmware for the Nikon Z6 & Nikon Z7 mirrorless cameras which adds animal detection to the Eye-AF feature. They’ve also released Version 1.10 for the Nikon Z50 to address a couple of things.

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Z mount and F mount go head-to-head in this Nikon 85mm f/1.8G vs 85mm f/1.8S comparison

Dec 30, 2019 by John Aldred 3 Comments
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One of the biggest issues any time a new camera system is released, is the lack of lenses. It’s what held back Sony’s first couple of generations, and it’s one of the hesitations amongst buyers towards Canon and Nikon’s mirrorless offerings – especially when the native RF and Z mount lenses are so expensive.

Fortunately, both Nikon and Canon have a long history and have released their own lens adapters for the new systems. But how does a Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens compare to the Nikon 85mm f/1.8S? That’s what Dariusz Breś wanted to find out, so he compared the $427 F mount lens to the $797 Z mount lens on the Nikon Z7.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

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