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https://nikonrumors.com/2023/12/02/rumored-nikon-z9-z8-firmware-updates-roadmap.aspx/ If this is true, I might have to finally commit

The canon 24-105 looks great. I've never had anything longer than 85, so getting something longer would just be for fun to mix it up. I guess the 35-150 can be an all in one, but it's almost not wide enough for events. Good point on weight too. My dream would be for Nikon to release a 24-50 f2 zoom. Ideally not as big and heavy as the canon 28-70. I really want that 24mm, and 70mm is a bit of a nothing length, I'd rather pair it with an 85.

Yeah that 35-150. I was looking at the 70-180 but the 35-150 is basically double the range.

I wish. Camera companies seem to absolutely hate standards though. We need the EU to step in to the industry

Late, but I support xs20 over anything else, unless you have the budget for xh2s

100%. Open gate is the only thing really holding me back on the Z8 (aside from price) it's overkill in every other way for me. In a good way. Also I'd prefer they still had the 4:5 crop option for photos, but I don't think anyone has that.

What happened to that samsung sensor

Footage looks clean and with great colours, but not the best example of dynamic range considering the shadows/ blacks. But that could be how it was shot/ graded.

if they added open gate (and 4:5 for stills), I'd probably cave and buy this camera. It's expensive but those 2 things would really tip the scales for me.

A lot of this has moved to discord etc. which sucks because there's so much information being written and discussed that will never be accessible again once it's moved too far up the convo chain. Messaging communities are great but you need a link to access, and nothing will ever be searchable via google either.

Has anyone posted some footage from the Z8/9? I want to see what I can do with it in resolve now. Also probably don't bother competing with people charging $200

Probably have to manually input focal length

anyone found any voice synthesis that's any good?

I wish Nikon did an S-line 42mm. I'd replace my 35 and 50mm. 24mm - 42mm - 85mm. 42mm always should've been the 'standard' focal length

Nikon should've offered it to BM from the start. Even paid BM to use it. The amount they'd make in lens sales would be so worth it. And like you said: no one buying a BM would be considering a Nikon instead. Zero loss in potential sales. But Nikon's management aren't exactly creative thinkers.

https://www.l-rumors.com/more-info-about-the-new-blackmagic-l-mount-camera/

Panasonic seem to have shut down the cinema division behind these cameras

That's mental. I've never heard of anyone doing that before.

Are you doing stills and video at the same time?

Nah I never noticed much difference shooting my G lenses with the adapter vs the Z lenses

the rear screen is easily one of the best things about the z8. wish every youtuber asking for flip out screens would just fuck off.

Oh nice. I probably should've clarified I meant the D/G series. The AIS are a whole other vibe. I recently got the 50mm 1.8 AIS, but I almost wish I'd gone for the 1.2. Haven't seen many comparisons between them though.

Good move. Most of the F mounts are really good. I'd just look at a 3rd party option for the 50mm. Nikon's F mount 50mm was never as good as their other lenses.

I have the 24 and 50 S primes and they're incredible. Absolute bargain prices when you see the optical quality. I got the 28-75 (rebadged tamron) too. You can tell the difference. It's fine, it's a good zoom. But it's missing the magic of the Nikkors.

This is competing against the R5 and A7RV, but in Australia those cameras are available for at least $1500 less