Both are great cameras, work great as a pair. The Z8 feels much like the D850, there are times when the size of the Z9 works best, times when the Z8 dose. Like having two different size hammers in your tool box, both do the same thing but each best for different jobs. I have both cameras and can not say I favor one over the other. Thought of a second Z9 but the Z8 gives me the same performance but in a smaller body for when the Z9 is a bit too large. You can’t go wrong with either.
After Flyin Ryan Productions' comment, I searched online what a negative adapter could look like for a camera. Then, I stumbled upon a video explaining how to use them. I've found that the Nikon D850 and others have a built in "negative digitizer" option in the camera menu. Meaning, you can attach a film adapter to your macro lens and directly invert the negatives in camera. No need to post process them at the computer. It's convenient and fast. But, it's very limited as far as option goes. I prefer to shoot them raw and then adjust as needed in post. But my needs are different than others for sure.
@@Mr_Gorsky yes after looking into it a bit more you seem to be correct. You can still use the ES-2 adapter on Z MC 50mm with z8 or z9 you just don’t get “negative-digitizer” option in the menus.
That sucks that EVF gives you headache! Have you tried out the Z8 and Z9 or is it just any EVF? Are some worse than others? I have Fujifilm GFX 50R and the EVF in that is terrible compared to the Z8 and Z9. I know what you mean about DSLR viewfinders. I have a D4S, D850 and have used the D6 and they are great.
Appreciated the additional info on the Z8.
And I appreciate the comment. Thanks so much Tom.
Both are great cameras, work great as a pair. The Z8 feels much like the D850, there are times when the size of the Z9 works best, times when the Z8 dose. Like having two different size hammers in your tool box, both do the same thing but each best for different jobs. I have both cameras and can not say I favor one over the other. Thought of a second Z9 but the Z8 gives me the same performance but in a smaller body for when the Z9 is a bit too large.
You can’t go wrong with either.
Totally agree Brian! They are both amazing. So happy with my Z9. And I will probably get a Z8. Like you said, you can't go wrong with either.
Nice video but I don’t know why you can’t digitize photos/slides with the Z8/9. Could you please explain further? Thanks.
Yes, Please explain that comment.
I thought about the same thing as well when he commented that, glad you asked!
I’m guessing it’s because they have yet to make an adapter for it. 🤷🏻♂️
After Flyin Ryan Productions' comment, I searched online what a negative adapter could look like for a camera.
Then, I stumbled upon a video explaining how to use them.
I've found that the Nikon D850 and others have a built in "negative digitizer" option in the camera menu.
Meaning, you can attach a film adapter to your macro lens and directly invert the negatives in camera.
No need to post process them at the computer.
It's convenient and fast.
But, it's very limited as far as option goes.
I prefer to shoot them raw and then adjust as needed in post.
But my needs are different than others for sure.
@@Mr_Gorsky yes after looking into it a bit more you seem to be correct. You can still use the ES-2 adapter on Z MC 50mm with z8 or z9 you just don’t get “negative-digitizer” option in the menus.
Neither. D4 + D3 or D700. EVF gives me a headache.
That sucks that EVF gives you headache! Have you tried out the Z8 and Z9 or is it just any EVF? Are some worse than others? I have Fujifilm GFX 50R and the EVF in that is terrible compared to the Z8 and Z9. I know what you mean about DSLR viewfinders. I have a D4S, D850 and have used the D6 and they are great.