MACRO AND THE Z8 - selecting the right camera for macro - 3 checklists - Allan Walls Photography

Macro and the Z8 - a camera selection guide
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In this video I explain how I select a camera body based on how I plan to use it using three checklists. Part of a week long look at the best macro gear Nikon has on offer currently. Parts 2 and 3 deal with the 105mm macro lens and the R1C1 macro flash.
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[@bobbullethalf]

Z8=Magic!

[@MarcelloBranca]

Thank you so much for these precious videos you post Allan, now that I have put the money I need aside I am going to buy the z8 your thought and reasoning on why it is so good convinced me 100%

[@warrickcoe5576]

Really interesting, but I have a very different use case for macro. I shoot small extremely shiny jewelry, which requires only shooting in studio. I only shoot tethered and the z7 is the best choice for this scenario. I control everything, have to make repeatable results, and use the camera in a more production line sense. Any high megapixel camera (for croppability) is a winner.

[@dfgrama]

Allan`s checklist for choosing a camera for macro: 2:24 - SHARP stands for: 2:30 - Support 3:06 - History 3:47 - Accessories 4:27 - Resale value 5:06 - Price 6:27 - FANTASTIC stands for: 6:30 - Flash ready 6:55 - Accuracy 7:24 - Noiseless 8:21 - Tetherable 9:09 - Storage 10:52 - Tough 11:35 - Intuitive 12:17 - Compatible 13:09 - PRICELESS stands for: 13:21 - Protected 15:26 - Responsive 16:44 - Intuitive 18:28 - Card slot redundancy 18:57 - Ease of use 21:41 - Lagless 22:40 - Ergonomic 25:02 - Silent 26:00 - Speedy

[@charlesaeneas]

That was a very SHARP analysis of the Z8 for macro use, Allan. In fact I'd go as far as to say it was FANTASTIC and PRICELESS! Seriously, it was very reassuring to hear that your opinion of this camera matchesas mine; I have bought one and its focussing abilities have been so impressive that I've had to also get a second-hand 105mm Z MC macro lens to replace my old manual one. It's a joy to use in so many ways.

[@junjiejiang3481]

I think EM1X is a good choice! It's a weather-sealing camera, with two SD card slots and two batteries, and the electronic shutter can trigger the flash, super fast focus bracketing using electronic shutter, and of course, connect to a PC and use a big screen to shoot pictures, and it's cheap these days! Good thing to use in the field!

[@michaelmckeag960]

Clever acronyms for camera evaluation criteria. I will be replaying and taking notes. You have also broken down my last bit of resistance to joining the crowd and transitioning from DSLR to mirrorless. An FTZ will ease the transition. How long will I continue to find special tasks for the D800, D750, and current main (shutter) squeeze the D850? Sentiment aside, some F-mount bodies and glass may have to go on the auction block.

[@DavidBrown-if8vn]

Hiya Allan and All!

[@royhornyak8596]

Nice one Allan, I use my D810, and whilst I know it's not perfect for what I am getting into (Due to you) but it is what I have and therefore better than any camera that I don't have. However when I do change cameras, I will be using the scales that you just tought me. Many thanks.

[@MarcelloBranca]

i got a d810 myself, its fantastic, and yes as soon as i can afford better i will switch, still fantastic though

[@radharamanan5003]

hello sir , can the nikon z6 mk2 be used for macro, it has a pixel pitch of nearly 5.92 microns

[@dougsmit1]

It took you 30 minutes to get to the fact that macro is not only for those of you who spend many thousands on cameras to shoot dead bugs but at least you did get there. Beginners should shoot a few flowers before bees and bees before aphids. I shoot only live and stack only shots that do not require that level of magnification (3x is a lot for me but not for you). I do not yet dare to try head shots of fleas. I abandoned Nikon and film when Canon came out with the original Digital Rebel ($1000) that could meter through a microscope (unlike some brands we shall not mention) and now find my fingers speak Canon better. I believe this is a lot like language. I read and speak very few languages. Perhaps had I grown up in China, that language would now be on my list. There are features on the Z8 that I would like to have and suspect I may someday but it will have to be on a camera whose 'language' makes sense to me and with a price I am willing to accept. Good video.

[@MarcelloBranca]

allan did you buy the z8?

[@MarcelloBranca]

Yes he did 😂

[@DavidBrown-if8vn]

Whoops, thought this was a live wall....