You're more patient than I am. When they announced the Z8, I assumed it meant a longer wait for a Z6iii could be expected so I cratered and bought the Z8 last year pretty much as soon as it was announced. No regrets, although I kept my Z6ii and it is still my first choice for late night street photography.
@@jamesjackson4264 I got a 10% voucher for the Nikon store. A few days later there was a general rice reduction, but at least I got it when it was i stock 🙂
Since we’re speculating, I’ll toss my own guess in here: There will be no Z7iii ever. The Z7 will be discontinued. There’s no reason for it to exist, because it would be too similar to the Z8.
IMO there would be too much of a price point gap between the Z6 and the Z8. Generally companies cater to all possible price points in their industry so they keep users within the brand.
Unless they make the 7iii a stills focused 60+ MP beast camera, I agree with you! Why get a 7iii when for a few dollars more you get a great do everything z8
My take on this... Z9II: Flagship + sports/wildlife 12k competition killer. Z8II: Jack of all trades EDC Thermomix camera. Z7III: THE Still Photographer's High MP tool. Z6III: Content creation global shutter RED Beast. Zf II: 33MP Retro why-do-i-need-a-z6iii Fuji killer. Zs: Niche highly collectable high performance Leica killer rangefinder.
@@brooker_7883 The Z7 III will likely be similar to the Z6 III in performance but just a higher-res version. So a step down from the Z8 in terms of overall performance, but higher res (probably 8k30 capable though).
Same boat gave up on the Z6iii and just bought a Plena and 85 1.2 S..so glad i bought glass than another hyped body.. Perfect and in time for tulips, senior photos and spring flower blooms.. not gonna be regretting not having the Z6iii as my Z7ii and Z6ii is still outperforms my expectations!
Given what Google and Open AI's announced this week, it's likely that future Nikon Reports be automatically generated as news come out and will star AI-Becky and AI-Kon.
@@stanobert3475 it really is, I only took my Z 8 out of the bag once since I have owned it. Unless I am doing professional work there has been no need for me to reach for it.
@@stanobert3475The lack of function buttons scared me away from Zf. Do you struggle using/adjusting features with so few buttons? Z9 has more than i need, but looking at Zf photos looks like it doesn't even have a back button focus option?
@@jamesjackson4264 I mean the z8 is almost a year old, by the time the announce the 6iii then actually release it, then wait for the backlog to die down then fix the bugs that naturally come from a new camera it will be right around the time the z8ii will probably be getting announced 🤷🏻♂️
Hello again, Becky & Kon. After seeing Becky's indication that she's trying the Saramonic SR-MV2000 USB Studio Mic, I bought one for use on my webinars and online meetings. I love it! I also acquired a Colbor W100 video light. My home office studio is much less cluttered now thanks to your recommendations. 👍
Mad, Z6 is a 'semi professional' 👀 lord knows imma be trading in my Z8 and Z6II for the Z6III. I am a professional Nightlife Festival photographer, and I need super low light performance and fast auto focus while being able to focus in near pitch black environments, My Z6II performs better than my Z8 in my field
Jarred Land was interviewed a month ago by Scott Balkum: ua-cam.com/video/DYEcoWjkHx0/v-deo.html By the looks of it Red and Nikon are in positive synergy with each other.
No. No you can’t. Z5 was a gift from Nikon and a way to dump its d750 sensors - which are fantastic… but as a former z5 user I can sympathise but I highly doubt we will ever see a z5ii.
Kon, I care about Nikon's financial reports, but I review and analyze them on my own. I do appreciate you and Becky discussing them briefly on Nikon Report, though. 🙂
Hey Becky and Kon! Thanks for the update! It's always good to get up to date on what's going on! 🙂 I like the new mic's sound, Becky! The audio balance between yours and Kon's microphone seemed just right and I could easily imagine you were both in the same room. Obviously there may be some wishful, or even wistful, thinking of the days of yore involved here! 😁
EBIDA x 10 less Long term Debt/Liabilities if the level of debt is high and an adjustment for working capital if it is not stable. The Multiple is a proxy -- in fact most analysts simply develop a cashflow based on their forecasts/projections, which would take account of material issues like the ending of the RED patent, which could be material, as would be the level of R&D and other capex needed to support/grow future revenues. "We" discount the cash-flow with a suitable discount rate to generate a valuation. Lots of unknowns to outsiders which makes valuations "fun".
I’m sure it has better AF until users watch Ricci’s video on AF. In other words it does need setting up correctly wear as the Sony AF just works. In two years your shiny Sony is bound to flake out, ask Nick Page.
I am very happy with my Zf as day-to-day and for everything camera and wait for the Z7III for my other high quality needs. Then I can sell my Z6 and Z7 which are still great cameras nowadays.
I preferred Kon’s mic sound as it sounds more natural than Becky’s. Becky mic sounded a bit digital although when she raised it into shot it sounded a lot better. Maybe test if the distance of the mic effect the sound quality. Great pod as always. Keep up the good work.
@@brooker_7883 No worries, sound is often subjective. We had a whole year where Becky had the louder mic so perhaps we are nit-picking! Ps. I was a sound engineer.
The key thing is Red rhymes with Zed so us Brits and the plucky Canadians are fine. That's why US Red was cheap as Zee rhymes with wee and pee and they never made the link. 😁🤪
Every business is always looking for new business, any CEO who coasts will be prematurely going on gardening leave. 😂 I am waiting to see if a new 7 comes a summer sale is a good sign. I fancy an Z7 however if it doesn’t appear it maybe a Phoney A7RV.
The will be no camera called Z6III , a source says it's another will be another designation and has side focus select button bigger body , a bit bigger than the small z6II.
@@northofbrandon maybe with a larger sensor there will be three mp sizes to choose from like with the z6 - and with much better low light performance at 20mp. 🙏🏼
@@JensABraun I have the Z9 and love that I can use it to get double time on lenses this way, but it doesn't change the SNR profile at 20mp, it still has the same noise levels as the 45mp base
If you talk to camera dept. crew in the film industry, they will confirm that RED was not in a good position, and was losing marketshare to Arri and Sony. They did (do), however, have some terrific codecs and other additional potentialities. So this was a terrific deal for Nikon, who can inject RED with the sorts of resources, production efficiencies and marketing potential that RED were lacking. btw: Arri is definitely bigger than RED. Arri has about 1400 employees and revenues of over $400M, while RED has 344 employees and revenues of roughly $160M.
Great show. I’m excited about the Z6iii. I’m less sure a Z7iii is coming any time soon mainly because what would be the price point. , But I’m no expert. With production of cameras so automated now I would love to see a Red Camera factory in the USA or the Americas (North or South).
With the Z8 having been at $300 off for some time now (so $3699) and even cheaper with the $500 sale which ends Sunday, it makes me wonder if there will be a Z7 III this time around. If there is it will probably be in the $3200 range but we probably can't expect too much of it regardless. It will likely just be a higher-res (60MP) version of the Z6 III. I suspect the Z6 III will also be somewhere around $2200-$2400 as well (since the Zf, which is halfway between a Z6 II and Z6 III presumably) is $2000.
I wouldn't be surprised if Z6iii was very close to a Zf but without the retro look and CFExpress. While Z7iii could just be the same with a 45-mpix sensor, I think that might get a little too close to Z8.
Question: with such a long wait would you he happy with that? I say this as I also feel that is what’s gonna happen with the Z6 iii, plus a price bump. To justify the wait for this camera I feel that they should at least match the features of the LUMIX S5 ii
Nikon's really too late!!! Too much.. Anyway, I do love Nikon too much and I'm going to wait for the new ZIII! I think it will be the best and most mature Nikon body. D.
I gave up waiting for the Z6 III, so I ordered a Z8, arriving tomorrow 😊
I did the same but sent the z8 back it was just too big. So waiting to see the R5ii as sold all my nikon lenses.
You did the right thing. Especially if you got it used.
You and me both !
You're more patient than I am. When they announced the Z8, I assumed it meant a longer wait for a Z6iii could be expected so I cratered and bought the Z8 last year pretty much as soon as it was announced. No regrets, although I kept my Z6ii and it is still my first choice for late night street photography.
@@jamesjackson4264 I got a 10% voucher for the Nikon store. A few days later there was a general rice reduction, but at least I got it when it was i stock 🙂
Since we’re speculating, I’ll toss my own guess in here: There will be no Z7iii ever. The Z7 will be discontinued. There’s no reason for it to exist, because it would be too similar to the Z8.
IMO there would be too much of a price point gap between the Z6 and the Z8. Generally companies cater to all possible price points in their industry so they keep users within the brand.
Unless they make the 7iii a stills focused 60+ MP beast camera, I agree with you! Why get a 7iii when for a few dollars more you get a great do everything z8
I agree with your assessment completely.
My take on this... Z9II: Flagship + sports/wildlife 12k competition killer. Z8II: Jack of all trades EDC Thermomix camera. Z7III: THE Still Photographer's High MP tool. Z6III: Content creation global shutter RED Beast. Zf II: 33MP Retro why-do-i-need-a-z6iii Fuji killer. Zs: Niche highly collectable high performance Leica killer rangefinder.
I was thinking something similar where the Z7iii is photography focused and has a higher megapixel count than the Z8.
@@brooker_7883 The Z7 III will likely be similar to the Z6 III in performance but just a higher-res version. So a step down from the Z8 in terms of overall performance, but higher res (probably 8k30 capable though).
Same boat gave up on the Z6iii and just bought a Plena and 85 1.2 S..so glad i bought glass than another hyped body.. Perfect and in time for tulips, senior photos and spring flower blooms.. not gonna be regretting not having the Z6iii as my Z7ii and Z6ii is still outperforms my expectations!
Plena and 85 1.2 can do magic. Good choice and enjoy.
Good to see Becky again .. 🦘
Body language would suggest these guys have been testing the Nikon Z6 III.
They wish 😂
That would be nice!
I don’t have care about the z6iii .. where are is the 35 1.2???
Great question!!
Given what Google and Open AI's announced this week, it's likely that future Nikon Reports be automatically generated as news come out and will star AI-Becky and AI-Kon.
I also gave up on the Z6III and purchased the Zf.
I could have done the same. Only I have been crazy with bird photography since I got the 180-600 lens last year.
I really do love the ZF and I think I will be using that one for years.
@@MB-dq2gz It is nice to have a 24 megapixel Nikon Z camera with the EXPEED 7 processor!
@@stanobert3475 it really is, I only took my Z 8 out of the bag once since I have owned it. Unless I am doing professional work there has been no need for me to reach for it.
@@stanobert3475The lack of function buttons scared me away from Zf. Do you struggle using/adjusting features with so few buttons? Z9 has more than i need, but looking at Zf photos looks like it doesn't even have a back button focus option?
At this point I’ll just wait for the z8ii
How long you waiting?
@@jamesjackson4264 I mean the z8 is almost a year old, by the time the announce the 6iii then actually release it, then wait for the backlog to die down then fix the bugs that naturally come from a new camera it will be right around the time the z8ii will probably be getting announced 🤷🏻♂️
Hello again, Becky & Kon. After seeing Becky's indication that she's trying the Saramonic SR-MV2000 USB Studio Mic, I bought one for use on my webinars and online meetings. I love it! I also acquired a Colbor W100 video light. My home office studio is much less cluttered now thanks to your recommendations. 👍
Mad, Z6 is a 'semi professional' 👀 lord knows imma be trading in my Z8 and Z6II for the Z6III. I am a professional Nightlife Festival photographer, and I need super low light performance and fast auto focus while being able to focus in near pitch black environments, My Z6II performs better than my Z8 in my field
Like the new mic for Becky
Jarred Land was interviewed a month ago by Scott Balkum: ua-cam.com/video/DYEcoWjkHx0/v-deo.html
By the looks of it Red and Nikon are in positive synergy with each other.
yes we covered it in a previous episode.
Can I get a Z5ii? I just want a Z5 with a flippy screen; and a bigger battery; and I'm good.
You going to get it but about time it comes out you might can get a z6iii for the same price as a new z5ii.
No. No you can’t. Z5 was a gift from Nikon and a way to dump its d750 sensors - which are fantastic… but as a former z5 user I can sympathise but I highly doubt we will ever see a z5ii.
Z6 III should be announced in the next 4 weeks (was told end of June though).
Red Code Raw on the Z6iii, and OTA for Z8 (8k60p) and Z9
So what's happening with the Z6 III then? 😂 We miss you guys!
Kon, I care about Nikon's financial reports, but I review and analyze them on my own. I do appreciate you and Becky discussing them briefly on Nikon Report, though. 🙂
I don't so I'm happy to have this info included here :)
Hey Becky and Kon! Thanks for the update! It's always good to get up to date on what's going on! 🙂 I like the new mic's sound, Becky! The audio balance between yours and Kon's microphone seemed just right and I could easily imagine you were both in the same room. Obviously there may be some wishful, or even wistful, thinking of the days of yore involved here! 😁
I second the sonud / mic comments above. sounded great
Hey I really miss your podcast! Hope you guys are okay
EBIDA x 10 less Long term Debt/Liabilities if the level of debt is high and an adjustment for working capital if it is not stable. The Multiple is a proxy -- in fact most analysts simply develop a cashflow based on their forecasts/projections, which would take account of material issues like the ending of the RED patent, which could be material, as would be the level of R&D and other capex needed to support/grow future revenues. "We" discount the cash-flow with a suitable discount rate to generate a valuation. Lots of unknowns to outsiders which makes valuations "fun".
I gave up on the z6iii and got a Sony A74. The focus on that completely smashes the z6ii.
I’m sure it has better AF until users watch Ricci’s video on AF. In other words it does need setting up correctly wear as the Sony AF just works. In two years your shiny Sony is bound to flake out, ask Nick Page.
@@dominiclester3232 I kinda believe you. My Nikon is built really tough. The Sony does feel like its life will be limited.
I am very happy with my Zf as day-to-day and for everything camera and wait for the Z7III for my other high quality needs. Then I can sell my Z6 and Z7 which are still great cameras nowadays.
I preferred Kon’s mic sound as it sounds more natural than Becky’s. Becky mic sounded a bit digital although when she raised it into shot it sounded a lot better. Maybe test if the distance of the mic effect the sound quality.
Great pod as always. Keep up the good work.
Watch again, for most people they are both fine, but I hear an edge on Kons voice, like a clumsy limiter...
@@dominiclester3232 Listening through my AirPods I still think Kon's audio quality sounds better. But hey I'm no sound engineer
@@brooker_7883 No worries, sound is often subjective. We had a whole year where Becky had the louder mic so perhaps we are nit-picking! Ps. I was a sound engineer.
The key thing is Red rhymes with Zed so us Brits and the plucky Canadians are fine. That's why US Red was cheap as Zee rhymes with wee and pee and they never made the link. 😁🤪
Every business is always looking for new business, any CEO who coasts will be prematurely going on gardening leave. 😂 I am waiting to see if a new 7 comes a summer sale is a good sign. I fancy an Z7 however if it doesn’t appear it maybe a Phoney A7RV.
Becky sounds great thanks! Suggestion: could she move back an inch to match Knon’s head size please? Thx.
The will be no camera called Z6III , a source says it's another will be another designation and has side focus select button bigger body , a bit bigger than the small z6II.
It’s pretty close. Look at z7ii prices right now. It’s like 1900$
I don’t use my ZF for video as I only use my ZF and iPhone for photography, but it is nice that the option is in the cameras .
Really hope the lag on the Z6III is due to a fast 30MP sensor
Doubt it! I bet it will just be a new 24mp sensor and the now old xspeed 7 processor!
@@Uisci81I agree. Folks gonna be salty.
I'd take lower than 20mp honestly. Nikon, where is our low light beast?
@@northofbrandon maybe with a larger sensor there will be three mp sizes to choose from like with the z6 - and with much better low light performance at 20mp. 🙏🏼
@@JensABraun I have the Z9 and love that I can use it to get double time on lenses this way, but it doesn't change the SNR profile at 20mp, it still has the same noise levels as the 45mp base
I am waiting for the Z5 Mk2. Do you have any news on that, please?
6iii needs to hurry. Probably sell my r6 and Fuji gear
If you talk to camera dept. crew in the film industry, they will confirm that RED was not in a good position, and was losing marketshare to Arri and Sony. They did (do), however, have some terrific codecs and other additional potentialities. So this was a terrific deal for Nikon, who can inject RED with the sorts of resources, production efficiencies and marketing potential that RED were lacking.
btw: Arri is definitely bigger than RED. Arri has about 1400 employees and revenues of over $400M, while RED has 344 employees and revenues of roughly $160M.
Thanks for your input Robert, much appreciated! 🙏
The Z6 III reminds me of the D600/D610. They had problems with the D600 and had to replace it. Maybe there is some kind of issue with the Z6 III.
wrong!
There should be a Grays of Westminster t shirt like your bags!!
Great show. I’m excited about the Z6iii. I’m less sure a Z7iii is coming any time soon mainly because what would be the price point. , But I’m no expert. With production of cameras so automated now I would love to see a Red Camera factory in the USA or the Americas (North or South).
With the Z8 having been at $300 off for some time now (so $3699) and even cheaper with the $500 sale which ends Sunday, it makes me wonder if there will be a Z7 III this time around. If there is it will probably be in the $3200 range but we probably can't expect too much of it regardless. It will likely just be a higher-res (60MP) version of the Z6 III. I suspect the Z6 III will also be somewhere around $2200-$2400 as well (since the Zf, which is halfway between a Z6 II and Z6 III presumably) is $2000.
QQQ -- will Grays of Westminster now stock Nikon-RED products ?
The time will tell!
Good sound. With the mic you can branch out to ASMR.
informative content
2nd 🎉😂😊
Firstly 🎉
Great.
I wouldn't be surprised if Z6iii was very close to a Zf but without the retro look and CFExpress. While Z7iii could just be the same with a 45-mpix sensor, I think that might get a little too close to Z8.
Question: with such a long wait would you he happy with that? I say this as I also feel that is what’s gonna happen with the Z6 iii, plus a price bump. To justify the wait for this camera I feel that they should at least match the features of the LUMIX S5 ii
I think Nikon has given up. Semi pro camera line
Nikon's really too late!!! Too much.. Anyway, I do love Nikon too much and I'm going to wait for the new ZIII! I think it will be the best and most mature Nikon body. D.
Soo good to see Becky on the channel again