Nikon Z9h or Z6III what should come first? Z9 to the moon, Sigma Z FX lenses soon - Nikon Report 146
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
0:00 Intro
0:18 Grays won AP Platinum Good Service Award
0:56 Z8 won camera of the year at AP Awards
1:31 Michael Roberts Award winner
2:24 Nikon UK & EU 10% off lenses
3:15 Z 180-600 US & UK availability
4:08 Nikon Z9 is going to the moon
6:37 ZFc upcoming firmware
9:50 Nikon interview with Phototrend
12:40 The photography and video show 2024
13:23 Adobe added support for Z8 pixel shift
16:02 Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 DX Lens coming to Z mount
16:40 Nikon discontinued things
17:13 Z9h rumours
20:36 Nikon Z6 III discussion
26:05 Sigma full frame Z lenses are coming?
28:38 Voigtlander Z 75mm f/1.5 lens announced
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Nikon Report 146
Grays won Amateur Photographer Platinum Good Service Award - 8s year in a row.
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Nikon Z8 wins Product of the Year at the 2024 AP Awards. The Nikon Zf got the Readers’ Choice award.
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Michael & Pamela Roberts Award Winner
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Nikon UK & EU Promotion, 10% of most Z & F mount lenses. Ends 19th March
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Nikon's Z9 slated to go to the moon in 2026
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Nikon at the 2024 CP+ show photo gallery
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Details on the upcoming Nikon Zfc firmware update
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French publication PhotoTrend published an Interview Nikon CP+ 2024: “we are putting more emphasis on firmware updates”
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Nikon will be coming to the TPS in Birmingham
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Adobe adds support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses
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Nikon discontinued Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom according to Japanese Photo Stores
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Nikon discontinued EN-EL19 battery according to Japanese Photo Stores
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Nikon Z9h will be announced soon according to Sony Alpha rumours video. Which is now deleted.
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3rd party
Sigma’s CEO hints at upcoming full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount
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Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens announced for Nikon Z-mount
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Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro Lens is Coming to Nikon Z DX
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We neeeeed the Z6III, I was hoping at CP+ but it didn't happen...come one Nikon!
1) We need Z90 aka D500 equivalent with 26-33 MP stacked APSC sensor which has 20 fps at least … don’t need Z9H … 20 fps on Z8/Z9 is more than sufficient 2) Z6 iii - yes need lower end full frame cameras with AF like Z8 and Z9
100%
Agree with both. I am waiting for Z6iii myself. Nice to what a z90 looks like, could be popular also.
1) Bring it on! 2) First one first... 🤣
Nikon already has Z500/Z90 ... just place a DX stacked sensor into the Z5 body, and we are set 😉 it will solve battery life issues and 2 cad slots issues, and it will give you a slightly better ergo than z50 has. Love Z50 thought. We just need to ressurect the APS-C lineup. Nikon pleeeease 🤣
Given the age of the Z6ii, coupled to its popularity, I think the biggest sales and volume of happy users will be with the Z6iii. The Z9 is amazing just now, but many Z6ii owners feel they're missing out on a better autofocus system....I have to work mine hard to get a lock in low light situations, my Z8 is ridiculously better.
Yeah it makes no sense a Zf is a better buy than Z6ii in terms of AF
Great response, I am a Z6II owner and contemplating selling my Z6II to the Z6III or Z8. I am very happy with the Z6II but need a faster FPS.
I'm hoping the Z6III will be similar sensor as Z6II with AF closer to Z8/Z9 and i will pre order as my new backup. Z9 as primary with Z6II as backup and occasionally for low light shooting. Looked at Zf to replace Z6II, but the low # of function buttons makes me concerned about ease of use.
@@Geert890I love the Z6II for static shots, but was very unhappy with the AF when shooting anything moving somewhat fast. Bought a Z9 late 22 to fix that, but think the Z6II had cleaner images.
For the U.S. the Z6 II is already on sale. That means the Z6 III is getting close to an announcement 📣
We NEED the sigma 1.4 primes. 35, 50, 85 first please. They would sell like hot cakes not sure what is taking so long.
I have a nice fact for you. I compared the Nikon 50mm 1.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Nikon 85mm 1.8, Nikon 85mm 1.2 and Sigma 85mm 1.4 (Sigmas on a Sony a7IV), and the Sigmas looked 90% as the Nikon-1.8-Versions 😁 I didn't compare the 35s, because I rarely use 35mm.. I had to buy a whole new system last summer and I thought about switching to Sony also because of the Sigma lenses... then I tried them and 200% happily sticked with Nikon 😁
The Z6III is more important to the bottom line than a Zh right now. Nikon, with a few exceptions, has been targeting sales numbers with their releases so I would expect them to continue that strategy. They need to maximize revenue to support their acquisitions and investments in new facilities. I am skeptical that a global shutter camera will be coming anytime soon from Nikon especially given the feedback around the a9 III.
Thanks guys! The Zfc firmware is already out, but I did have to enable “startup screen” in the setup menu, to see the effects seen in Matt Irwin’s video. Sadly they do not show up in the viewfinder.
I've been waiting for the Z6 III as my first full frame/mirrorless. The Zf is tempting, but I really do want the advantages of a modern body design.
Now that Nikon has purchased RED Camera, I think it's safe to say that Nikon has big plans for the video/cinema world. I like the Zf specifications, but I would prefer it in a more modern body. I have high hopes for the Z6iii in that regard. Congrats on the award, my friends!
Could it be Nikon is holding the Z6iii in order to hopefully draw out more sales of the ZF?
RED! Really interesting
informative content
I am looking forward to the Nikon Z5 Mark ii
this is great information. Keep it going. What program do you use for this streaming?
D6 has not yet been updated. Megapixel and price point would point to that (D6 6500 USD, Z9 5500 with infinite higher specs). Also R3 is a low megapixel and fast camera (and 6500 USD). A9 similar. Thus, a Zh 6500 USD would make sense. Of course a Z6iii and a Z80/90 are also highly needed.
Hello. Nikon, give some love to DX. We need a new DX model. Z50 needs replacement. It's great little thing, but it needs refresh. For the better DX body, you do not need anything else, than put DX sensor into Z5... you already have dual SD, IBIS, EN-EL15... just place a new stacked DX sensor inside and i will be happy 🤣 love you all. Have a great day.
They also need wide angle and standard zoom lenses with constant apertures.
@mizshellytee Agreed. I'm still rocking Sigma 18-35 f1.8 via FTZ, and I'm happy with it. Except weight 😅
I love my Z6ii, beautiful files, great high ISO shots etc it's only the tracking that's the problem. The Expeed 6, even 2 of them can't cope with the very high levels of data for a modern very fast tracking system but as my second camera it is still an amazing camera, it does need a more traditional approach to bird photography etc.
You are wrong about pixel shift in LR or Camera Raw - both can't combine the nef files to a high-res nefx, just work with the nefx files (well, there is a plugin for LR which can do, but not an official function in LR, CR or PS). You still have to combine in NX Studio....
Congrats.
well deserved award
I finally want to see the new Z7 III !
Which body will sell more of? Seems a simple question knowing how many customers are out there waiting for the Z6iii to land, myself included, but for a different reason.
congratz with the award 🎉
The Z9 and Z8 are simply brilliant cameras and those working at the Olympics will get some stunning results. I'm going to be working for Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby in April at the Quad Nations in Cardiff. Team GB will be competing as part of the build up to defending their title in Paris - I can't wait to see how my Z8 and Z9 perform. I have the rest of the Gallagher Premiership and Investec Champions Cup this season to enjoy with both cameras too.
Nikon is to be commended for its commitment to providing substantial firmware updates for their cameras! That goes a long way toward keeping me satisfied with my purchases and happy to expand my investment in the Z system.
Definitely need an updated Z50 or a new APSC camera. I love my ZFc for travel and street (I also own Z7, Z8, and Z9) and with the Viltrox 75mm F1.2 it takes amazing portraits. But, need to update the viewfinder, the resolution, and add IBIS.
The source for Zh could be credible if they are somehow connected to sony imaging division. All they need to know is that they have an order for A9iii sensors. Or just confirm that the A9iii sensor is available for sale. I would normally expect that Sony would keep their newest sensor for themselves for at least a year or two but if it is a low enough production volume sensor they could release it to Nikon early to recoup development costs.
Sony Camera and Sony Corp are two different entities. Sony Camera has many sub suppliers of parts and then they assemble the final Sony camera. Sony Corp produces sensors for various camera companies (Sony, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, etc. In conjunction with Sony Sensor division. So none of the camera companies posmach or one another. Raymond
I’d be happy if they just gave us some more Z9 aspect ratios. So much for critical composition in-camera 😡
The lady is very insightful. I appreciate her commentary.
Congratulations Grays of Westminster!! 👏🏻👏🏻 That interview was quite interesting and promising. Nikon has welcomed 3rd party lens manufacturers. Nikon is the best party in this game. They hold their cards tight to their chest. With the Z6III will they wait till the fall? As it would be a huge seller in that holiday season, Like they did with the Zf? Have a great week Becky and Kon! 📷☕️
congrats on the award. You guys dominate for a good reason. Continue success!
Where is the 35mm f/1.2? This has been announced for a long time while the Z6III has not even been mentioned by Nikon.
They should be released at the same time. However, R6 III and R7 III would have to be first. Canon’s R5 Mark II is supposedly coming in April.
See Matt Irwin’s review on ZFc firmware
What should come first is an AF upgrade to the Z62 and Z72
Nice that Adobe added support for pixel shift for the Z 8 but I can't Tether the Z 8 in Lightroom with my new matchbook pro. Nikon Canada told me tethering is always one of the last things they support sometimes taking a year or even longer. on a positive Note I had a 300$ savings on my purchase of the Nikon 85 1.2 here in Canada :) Enjoy your show and recently signed up for your Nikon Owners Magazine in hard copy :) cheers from Montreal Canada .
I can’t figure out Puxel Shift merge in Lr - is this feature out yet?
Z30ii with a viewfinder, range finder style.
That will be z50ii
There a rumour on the ground thats going around a Nikons secret squirrel concept unit at Thiland's Z9 assembly plant has a Z9 M1 prototype , with a curved RED sensor that was purchased from RED some time ago , that is 100MP no rolling shutter and has 12 K movie capabilities 15 stops DR, 100MP stills that has four different MB file sizes . M is for Nikon first Movie orientated built in professional Gripped Mirrorless .
Since you guys mentioned in one of your latest videos the Nikon DL I can't get them out of my mind! What a missed opportunity! I hope they will eventually make something like those and not the Nikon Z10, 11, H which is not for our budget.
Nikon should release a RAW precapture update for the z9/z8 for the Olympics. Seems awfully soon for a new flagship model to be released
I love my Z6 II, but the eye auto focus makes me lose my mind sometimes, I wish it was more accurate like the Zf.
Hi, I saw at an Indian Wells race that a pro photographer had a Z9 in which the mark and number had been covered. could it be a prototype Z9H?
Bring on the 3rd party 1.4's. The Nikon 1.2's are too big. I have upgraded my Z6's to a Z8 and while the focusing is amazing and the files in okay light are sublime it is so big and doesn't bring me the same joy to use so it may be a trade down.
The Z9 is a rugged beast and is the perfect camera to send to the moon.
Hopefully name will be Z9X or ZX. Minor thing but greatness lies in the details.
a day after this video the 'red-news' arrived - possible subjet for some upcoming nikon report?
We did a livestream last friday
Point for discussion. Do you think that Nikon are holding off announcing the Z6iii so as not to cannibalise Z8 sales. It strikes me that many shooters that are looking to buy the Z8 (like me) might be holding off until they see the Z6iii specs ? The Z8 is a little over spec’d for me but I still might buy it
Do you really think that z6 iii will be having higher resolution ?
Where are you??? Konstantin & Becky I miss you!!!
Back on schedule next week! 👍
Nikon need to release an actual decent apsc camera. Sigma aren't gonna be impressed with sales of the lenses if no ones buying apsc nikons. Their focus seems to be all over full frame, Nikon need to release a z90 & Zfc II with a selection of new apsc specific lenses like 12 of them from popular 1.4 primes to good quality zooms. It'd easily compete with Fuji xt-5 and such.
Z9 firmware update first please 😂👍👍
Please, I would love to see a 500mm f/5.6 DX lens for less than a thousand dollars.
It seems everyone in the whole world has to shoot fast moving sports or wildlife with global shutter or he can’t shoot.
No problem with Pentax K3 without any of the new mirrorless features and at a fraction of the price. D500 and D850 are still capable of taking any shot you want if you're prepared to learn how to use them properly.
Of course Nikon just released firmware 1.60 for the Zfc after you guys recorded this vid….. Keep making vids like this so that Nikon will immediately follow your vid with more releases…
Yep, and Red purchase!
@@graysofwestminster wait whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
Sound doesn't travel through a vacuum so a custom or any other shutter sound is pointless on the moon.
A Z50 II obviously. Bring IBIS, a higher resolution, better video and AF to crop sensor bodies, like yesterday, Nikon. Oh, and give us some bloody useful lenses for it as well. I mean at least they aren't Canon that lock the mount and then don't make any lenses to completely screw their customers, but still.
It has to be the z6iii. How many people can afford the other?
Come on, we need a new flagship with less than 46mpx sensor! We are tired of buying more hard drives for storage. The beauty in image quality is between 12 and 20mpx!
Would love to replace my Sigma60-600 F mount with Z mount
Z9H prior to the Olympics. Must happen
Real question. Why so people care about Sigma? Tamron has the same if not better image quality + weather sealing + better image stabilization. What's going on?
What do you think about Nikon buying RED?
Yes!
z6 III should come first of course. ZF is not a ergonomic camera ...and z8 is too expensive.
You might want to make a new video now with the RED acquisition
We did
NASA's photos are out of this world
Where did you go? No content for over three weeks. I hope everything is OK.
Some of us Neanderthals are still lugging around the legacy Z6. Please get the iii out ASAP.
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Z6III yes please, but bigger news for me is NIKON buying RED!!! guess whos codecs and cinema camera tech is coming to NIKON???? YEP!!!
That info was not out at the time pf the recording, we will discuss it next week
There's no aliens on the moon? Eh...how do you know? They could be camped out on the dark side. 🤣
Bad timing again you missed Nikon buying Red
They follow us and release things straight after 😁
Heads up Nikon ... I have simply lost the will to live waiting for the Z7iii ... so it's goodbye! My new Sony A7RV is absolutely astounding ... I won't be coming back.
Feeling same about DX lineup. I still have Z50, but also I got a6700... autofocus department is just miles apart. Still loving ergonomics of Nikom better. I would love to se Expeed 7 with new stacked sensor in next DX camera... 😊
Out of interest what made you choose the A7RV Vs the z7 ii or potential z7 iii? I'm tempted to buy the Z7 ii.. but ideally would like Pixel shift and I've not heard if Nikon will include this in a firmware update (or if this is even possible). Many thanks,
Quitter!😄
Yep! 🤣@@willmorrison6650
60 mp yields jaw droppingly detailed files, AND the option of heavy cropping. Sigma's 105mm Macro Art is without doubt the best lens I have ever owned and pretty much stays on the camera as it's so incredibly versatile. Main reason was a smaller and lighter combination for travel. Note: Despite what you may read the Sony's ergonomics are excellent and the menu system is a doddle. Way too many cut and paste reviews out there! Also, I needed a camera THIS year, the Z7iii looks to be on hold until who knows when?! And, should the Z7iii arrive next week I've still made the right decision, too much dicking around from Nikon these days ... just look at the ridiculous overlap between the Z9 and the Z8, and this is straight from the heart because I also own a Z9! Cheers, Steve