Hey TJ, glad to see another video. The Z8 and the 800 are a really nice combo. You captured some really nice photos and footage. I recently switched to back to Nikon and I absolutely love the system. Hope you enjoy it too... best regards ✌️
It's a bundle of different reasons. But it does include the typical topics like; higher-end camera, 45mp FF stacked sensor, better bokeh, 120fps 4k video, and higher resolution video etc. I still use MFT, but not for bird photography anymore, maybe if OM5 II or Pen-F II comes with Bird AI AF, I might get that for longer travel and/or hiking bird photography :)
Could I ask you in some of important decision? Would you switch Sony A7-IV and 200-600 f6.3, to a OM-1 150-400 tc? I barely record videos, I lack of focal range, though I can say videos are really high quality and I like colours from the camera. Previously I was using A6400, and I can say I thought about A6700, but from a long time I convince myself into OM-1 mark II and 150-400 tc + additional x1.4 TC/x2.0 TC. I thought also about your new equipment in the past, but I think the combination costs would be much higher, than my expectations. I don't want to invest into 600 mm f6.3 from Nikon or 400 mm f4.5 so I would be interested only about 800 mm f6.3 base + x1.4 TC.. Also worth to notice, I was upset on high iso from A6400, but let's say it's old camera, I expect OM-1 mark II to be much better at 6400 / 8000 max ISO (no more is acceptable for myself). I don't know if switching to OM-1 mark II and 150-400 would be from your perspective now a downgrade or upgrade? I love to hike while doing photography. Sitting in one place is definitely not for me (sure, I can sit for 15-20 minutes and wait, but lets be honest long hours are not my destination). I also take into consideration a weathersealing, in which OM System shines, but I don't think something like Z8 + 800 mm f6.3 would be damaged by more than light rain.. Lastly, I like mornings and sunsets. The combination of these is so hard for me to say, but you were there and there. If you could help, thank you in advance! 🙏🙏
Hi, thank you for reaching out. Camera choices these days, I think, is more up to what you like, and feel comfy with using. All brands are good, and some shine more then others in spesific genres. Saying that, and reading ur comment, I think still Sony A7 iv is the best camera for ur interest. If you didnt like the noise from A6400, then you wont like the iso noise from MFT-cameras. And Z8+800mm is a good choice, its a bigger and better camera, and the lens is unqiue compared to other brands, but the change as a big pricetag. So I think still Sony a7iv is a great camera, good MP sensor, with really good low-light performence. So rather use the money on a good Sony pro lens, then change system. But this is just my opinion from reading ur comment. If u want to change system, i think you will not regret that either, just keep in mind that the different brands have different strengths in certain fields.
@@TJPhotography Something deeply says "don't change system". I don't shoot wildlife for a month to know today there will be not much difference, but there is a point of view like yours, when you could at least hold the gear to feel if it's comfortable, when you got hours or days to try it out. I know weaknesses of A6400, but I expect newer sensors to be better at the same noise performance. Minimaly as there is physics behind that, but probably will be visible (let's say OM-1 vs EM-1 mark III, that's for me a very visible and noticible differnce at ISO 6400). You consider not changing the system, I also though about 300 mm f2.8 GM, in which I could have 3 different options for 3 different situations, but in all of that, I deeply know I need those "mm" in some situations. I could dive A6700 + 300 mm gm + 2x TC and stay at 900 mm f5.6 (f8.0 dof) and 26 mpx, but then the problem is sensor, I would like to have a stacked sensor. I don't expect this from A7-V, I really don't. Sony delays those "features" for the flagship and A9 models, as same as "pre-capture". MAYBE this thing will be in A7-V as they want to increase fps, so.. but surely not a stacked sensor yet in entry level cameras. The choice is so hard, and expensive, but yeah.. I am not like whining about A7-IV and 200-600, but it is really front heavy on the wrists, it's uncomfortable lens, taking all of fun, and limiting me by focal range. Other than that it's super camera, but as I said, having something like pre-capture, great fps burs and maybe focus bracketing option, would be ideal for me, and in some way only OM-1 is completed (except high megapixels count, and much worse video capabilities). Really hard choice. I wish someone in area would have it to test and even hold in hands, but it's rather hard. PS: Overall I am really happy of A7-IV but it's uncompleted camera, maybe changing on A7-V would make me finally at least in 80% completed.
Beautiful captures and colours ❤
Some beautiful shots and videos. I love my Nikon gear!
Great images and video. 800mm for BIF takes a bit of getting used to, plus a new system, very encouraging start I would say!
Hey TJ, glad to see another video. The Z8 and the 800 are a really nice combo. You captured some really nice photos and footage. I recently switched to back to Nikon and I absolutely love the system. Hope you enjoy it too... best regards ✌️
@@tkNAT thank you, so far I enjoy using the system a lot :)
@@TJPhotography nice to hear that ;)
I am really curious to know what made you switch from OM-System 150-400 to the Nikon 800 PF… maybe in your next video.
It's a bundle of different reasons. But it does include the typical topics like; higher-end camera, 45mp FF stacked sensor, better bokeh, 120fps 4k video, and higher resolution video etc. I still use MFT, but not for bird photography anymore, maybe if OM5 II or Pen-F II comes with Bird AI AF, I might get that for longer travel and/or hiking bird photography :)
Superbe ;)
Do you still have the om-1?
I still got OM system, but the OM-1 is sold :(
Could I ask you in some of important decision? Would you switch Sony A7-IV and 200-600 f6.3, to a OM-1 150-400 tc? I barely record videos, I lack of focal range, though I can say videos are really high quality and I like colours from the camera. Previously I was using A6400, and I can say I thought about A6700, but from a long time I convince myself into OM-1 mark II and 150-400 tc + additional x1.4 TC/x2.0 TC. I thought also about your new equipment in the past, but I think the combination costs would be much higher, than my expectations. I don't want to invest into 600 mm f6.3 from Nikon or 400 mm f4.5 so I would be interested only about 800 mm f6.3 base + x1.4 TC..
Also worth to notice, I was upset on high iso from A6400, but let's say it's old camera, I expect OM-1 mark II to be much better at 6400 / 8000 max ISO (no more is acceptable for myself).
I don't know if switching to OM-1 mark II and 150-400 would be from your perspective now a downgrade or upgrade? I love to hike while doing photography. Sitting in one place is definitely not for me (sure, I can sit for 15-20 minutes and wait, but lets be honest long hours are not my destination).
I also take into consideration a weathersealing, in which OM System shines, but I don't think something like Z8 + 800 mm f6.3 would be damaged by more than light rain..
Lastly, I like mornings and sunsets. The combination of these is so hard for me to say, but you were there and there. If you could help, thank you in advance! 🙏🙏
Hi, thank you for reaching out. Camera choices these days, I think, is more up to what you like, and feel comfy with using. All brands are good, and some shine more then others in spesific genres. Saying that, and reading ur comment, I think still Sony A7 iv is the best camera for ur interest. If you didnt like the noise from A6400, then you wont like the iso noise from MFT-cameras. And Z8+800mm is a good choice, its a bigger and better camera, and the lens is unqiue compared to other brands, but the change as a big pricetag. So I think still Sony a7iv is a great camera, good MP sensor, with really good low-light performence. So rather use the money on a good Sony pro lens, then change system. But this is just my opinion from reading ur comment. If u want to change system, i think you will not regret that either, just keep in mind that the different brands have different strengths in certain fields.
@@TJPhotography Something deeply says "don't change system". I don't shoot wildlife for a month to know today there will be not much difference, but there is a point of view like yours, when you could at least hold the gear to feel if it's comfortable, when you got hours or days to try it out. I know weaknesses of A6400, but I expect newer sensors to be better at the same noise performance. Minimaly as there is physics behind that, but probably will be visible (let's say OM-1 vs EM-1 mark III, that's for me a very visible and noticible differnce at ISO 6400).
You consider not changing the system, I also though about 300 mm f2.8 GM, in which I could have 3 different options for 3 different situations, but in all of that, I deeply know I need those "mm" in some situations. I could dive A6700 + 300 mm gm + 2x TC and stay at 900 mm f5.6 (f8.0 dof) and 26 mpx, but then the problem is sensor, I would like to have a stacked sensor. I don't expect this from A7-V, I really don't. Sony delays those "features" for the flagship and A9 models, as same as "pre-capture". MAYBE this thing will be in A7-V as they want to increase fps, so.. but surely not a stacked sensor yet in entry level cameras. The choice is so hard, and expensive, but yeah.. I am not like whining about A7-IV and 200-600, but it is really front heavy on the wrists, it's uncomfortable lens, taking all of fun, and limiting me by focal range. Other than that it's super camera, but as I said, having something like pre-capture, great fps burs and maybe focus bracketing option, would be ideal for me, and in some way only OM-1 is completed (except high megapixels count, and much worse video capabilities). Really hard choice. I wish someone in area would have it to test and even hold in hands, but it's rather hard. PS: Overall I am really happy of A7-IV but it's uncompleted camera, maybe changing on A7-V would make me finally at least in 80% completed.