Picked my Z50 up today

[panamike]

The weather is against me though until possibly Saturday, i like what i see and feel of it though.

 

[TNcasual]

Traitor.







Let us know what you think of it.

 

[retiredfromlife]

Yes keep us updated with your thoughts after a bit of use.
Hope it works out well for you

 

[panamike]

Yes keep us updated with your thoughts after a bit of use.
Hope it works out well for you

Thanks i will do, at the moment its not a complete m4/3 replacement but i have sold my Olympus.

 

[retiredfromlife]

Thanks i will do, at the moment its not a complete m4/3 replacement but i have sold my Olympus.

What lens do you intend to use for birding with it ? I have no knowledge about nikon gear, do they have a crop sensor lens that will to the same as a FF 600 or 800?

 

[Sleepy Capybara]

Longest crop specific lens they have is stunning F mount 70-300 AF-P.

 

[panamike]

What lens do you intend to use for birding with it ? I have no knowledge about Nikon gear, do they have a crop sensor lens that will to the same as a FF 600 or 800?

If I buy a birding lens i think it would be the Sigma 100-400

 

[panamike]

Having to spot subjects while standing under the balcony to keep out of the rain.

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[Sleepy Capybara]

How's the AF? Did you buy FTZ too?

 

[panamike]

How's the AF? Did you buy FTZ too?

The AF looks like it may be good but the light is just too poor to make a judgment, didn't buy the FTZ yet.

 

[Sleepy Capybara]

The AF looks like it may be good but the light is just too poor to make a judgment, didn't buy the FTZ yet.

Alright. Let us know! Any other lenses on your radar? 300mm PF + 1.4/1.7 TC (and ftz) + Z50 could be a solid, small bodied, very high IQ combination.

 

[panamike]

Alright. Let us know! Any other lenses on your radar? 300mm PF + 1.4/1.7 TC (and ftz) + Z50 could be a solid, small bodied, very high IQ combination.

Other lenses depends on how well it does, i bought it for a general walk or in my case ride around kit, if it looks like it will cope with a bit of BIF then the Sigma 100-400 or the 300MM PF and TC.
If not then it will stay as it is and i will use the G80 and 100-400.

 

[jhawk1000]

Even though we have switched to Olympus from Nikon, we still have a D2X (love the old buddy) and D750 cameras. We still have several Nikon lenses and I almost bit on the trade-in for the Z6. Trade-in value + trade-in bonus and a free Nikon lens adapter which would have brought the purchase price to $1195. I resisted but have had tremors of regret. I loved my Nikons but they got to heavy for me to lug around after I broke my dominant wrist. The Z50 has some interest and I might bite if Nikon sweetens the pot.

 

[Danny.]

PF 500 F/5.6 or no deal = 750mm. With APS-C I still use 500mm Mike.

For the cost of the Z50, I can't blame you at all, very nice.

Danny.

 

[panamike]

Had my first short session today, still have to bond with it but it shows promise

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[Danny.]

Nice nice NICE !! Great to see and good on you.

Danny.

 

[panamike]

Nice nice NICE !! Great to see and good on you.

Danny.

Many thanks, one problem was the lens isnt long enough for the Kingfisher that turned up

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[Darmok N Jalad]

What do you think of the battery life? Based on reviews I saw, it seemed on the short side compared to its competition.

 

[Ken C]

Many thanks, one problem was the lens isnt long enough for the Kingfisher that turned up

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Mike been watching your BIF for years. I'm an Oly guy who switched over to Nikon because Oly just didn't cut it with BIF. I bought a d500 and its a winner. I also own a z6 and was disappointed with it AF-C-----to be honest the tracking on the z series sucks. Its a great cam except for the shoddy AF system. It has great image quality, light weight, handles nicely,super sharp image with my 24-70 f/4, can use old glass with adapter------but for BIF ----UGGGGGGGGGG. Jus my opinion!!!
Ken