I have come over to "the Dark Side" (Switched from Sony to Nikon)

[tbone1004]

Finally got the Z7II this past month while hired for a western film being shot out in Arizona. So my D800 went out of my Domke bag as a 3rd back-up and I carried my older Z7 and the Z7II on set daily. The camera crew was using a new Arri camera with extra sensitive light capability, so there were some night scenes I had to shoot at 24k ASA/ISO at 1/80 of a second at 2.8, which worked! Never had a set that dark before in three decades of doing this.

that's wicked! my z7ii never comes out for low light stuff since the 6ii is that much better. Eagerly awaiting the new 9ii to go with my new 400tc, that should be a wicked setup for wilds

 

[MikeFotoDives]

I messed up my response, I meant to say why not wait for the Nikon Z7III to come out sometime in Q1 25.

agree - but I do love the Z glass - the converter is akward and going to be a problem with a UW housing to make it all fit.... the bokeh of the super fast Z glass is amazing. 35mm and 80mm are the bomb

 

[MikeFotoDives]

I bought a Z6 when they were introduced to learn and play with the mirrorless. As I've said - I like the glass - but the body is small and sweet. I can't recommend the older Z cameras for the autofocus and the old Z6 for the resolution beyond snaps and online media posting though. Go for the Z6 III or Z7II if you don't want to pay for a Z8/9

 

[davehicks]

agree - but I do love the Z glass - the converter is akward and going to be a problem with a UW housing to make it all fit.... the bokeh of the super fast Z glass is amazing. 35mm and 80mm are the bomb

The Nauticam housings are engineered so that the FTZ adapter works perfectly with the same lenses and ports used with a F-mount camera. No problem at all.

 

[BoltSnap]

The Nauticam housings are perfectly engineered so that the FTZ adapter works perfectly with the same lenses and port use with a F-mount camera. No problem at all.

Exactly.

 

[BoltSnap]

Z7II

Note: there maybe a new version of the Z7 coming out, version III with allegedly 61 mpixel or more if rumors are close to being right. I am waiting for it.

 

[MikeFotoDives]

Note: there maybe a new version of the Z7 coming out, version III with allegedly 61 mpixel or more if rumors are close to being right. I am waiting for it.

.... and if with faster autofocus and movie clip capabilities.... very cool. If so, then a new Z8 wouldn't be far off..

 

[MikeFotoDives]

The Nauticam housings are engineered so that the FTZ adapter works perfectly with the same lenses and ports used with a F-mount camera. No problem at all.

ok thanks - I need to reference the port charts again. I hate that Nauticam has a separate extension tube for each solution, rather than provide a kit that you can mix and match.

 

[davehicks]

ok thanks - I need to reference the port charts again. I hate that Nauticam has a separate extension tube for each solution, rather than provide a kit that you can mix and match.

You can totally mix and match. For example, you can get the Port60 for a 60mm lens. There is a Port87 for the 105mm (f-mount) lens. Or you can add a 20mm extension to the Port 60 and use it for the 105mm.

 

[MikeFotoDives]

You can totally mix and match. For example, you can get the Port60 for a 60mm lens. There is a Port87 for the 105mm (f-mount) lens. Or you can add a 20mm extension to the Port 60 and use it for the 105mm.

I already have the 87 and shoot the 105macro. What you are saying is the Z8 Nauticam housing with the FTX converter I can use the 'old' 87 and 105. that is cool. thx.