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Nikon Z6 III - BIF Autofocus Pass or Fail? Field Tested vs Z9 Animal and Bird Modes
We test out the Nikon Z6 III Animal Subject Detect Autofocus mode in Alaska on Birds and Birds in Flight. Is the animal mode up to the task of capturing birds and did any of the z9 bird mode make it into the Z6 III animal mode.
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USE THE CHAPTERS AS THIS IS A LONG VIDEO
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Tree Swallows
01:36 - BIF Yellowlegs
05:00 - 1.4 TC and Autofocus performance
07:54 - About the testing gear
11:08 - AF tests on Bonaparte’s Gulls
13:59 - Z6III Animal vs Z9 Animal ans Bord Modes
18:00 - Results of Z9 Bird detect V Z6 III Animal
19:30 - Autofocus Tips for the Z6 III
23:00 - The Verdict & Hit Rate
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Nikon Z6 III - Autofocus Setup and Button Layout for Bird and Wildlife Photography
Переглядів 3,3 тис.19 годин тому
On this episode we walk through my autofocus setup for the Nikon Z6 III for bird and wildlife. It's a detailed walkthrough of each setting, why I am using these settings, and the button layout to move through the settings with the quickest way to access them and keep you focused on taking the picture as opposed to fumbling through menus. Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying ...
Nikon Z6 III for Wildlife Photography? || Unboxing and Features
Переглядів 11 тис.21 годину тому
The Nikon Z6 III is here. We unbox the camera and go through its features and why we picked it up for wildlife photography. Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Nikon Z6 III. amzn.to/3VA6CXP Tamron Z 150-500 F/5-6.7 lens amzn.to/45GwJAP Exascend 128GB Essential UHS-II SDXC Memory Card. amzn.to/3tdyTJv NIK...
TAMRON 150-500 Z REVIEW! Good Budget Option?
Переглядів 3,6 тис.День тому
We spend a week testing the new Tamron Z 150-500 F/5-6.7 lens made for the Nikon Z cameras. We test the autofocus, image quality, handling, and color rendition of the lens to see how good of a lens it is. Tested and filmed on the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound in Alaska. USE THE CHAPTERS AS THIS IS A LONG VIDEO 00:00 - INTRO 01:45 - Len Features, Pros and Cons 10:55 - In the Field wit...
Wildlife Photography with an Ice Age Beast in Arctic Tundra of Nome, Alaska | Nikon Z9
Переглядів 3,3 тис.14 днів тому
This video was very long time coming. The Musk OX, an Ice Age survivor, has always been a bucket list animal to photograph in the wild. We traveled to Nome, Alaska in September of 2023 and were not let down. 5 Days in the most gorgeous colors, animals, and friends. Join. us as we explore Nome and these incredible Musk Ox. NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I e...
Which Upgrade for Better Images? Camera Body OR Lens
Переглядів 3,7 тис.21 день тому
We discuss which affects you image more the camera body or the camera lens? What is the better upgrade path and where is the best place to invest your money? NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. NOVACHIPS EXTREME-660G CFexpress Type B Memory Card. amzn.to/3...
This Does It All ! Amazing Photography Tech from Freewell
Переглядів 3,1 тис.Місяць тому
You need this in your Camera Bag. An amazing product from Freewell .he Freewell Pro card reader. It reads everything from CFEXPRESS Type A, Type B, SD Type 1 and 2, and micro SD format cards. As well as the it stores each card type inside of the reader. Ans amazing all in one card reader for photography. Freewell Pro Reader amzn.to/4aJv8eG NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affili...
Bird Photography in Low Light- Breaking the Rules - Good Results???
Переглядів 7 тис.Місяць тому
Behind the scenes with Heidi, Cassie, and myself along the Alaskan coastlines photographing shorebirds in the rain and snow. Dealing with low, bad light and misery of the elements as we break the standard light rules of photography and show you what kind of images you can get on such days. Join us as we use a variety of cameras and lenses. Nikon Z9, Canon R5, R7, and R8. Heidi hei...
Breaking the Rules for Amazing Wildlife Photography!
Переглядів 20 тис.Місяць тому
We talk about about breaking the rules in Wildlife Photography and what kind of images breaking those rules produce. NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. NOVACHIPS EXTREME-660G CFexpress Type B Memory Card. amzn.to/3QfQbhB PGYTECH CFexpress CreateMate Card ...
First Alaska Shorebirds of 2024 || 2 Affordable Lenses | Z 180-600 & RF 200-800+1.4TC
Переглядів 4,1 тис.2 місяці тому
We spend the day in the rain and snow capturing the first shorebirds t show up, The Black Oystercatcher. We use the Nikon Z9 with the Z 180-600 and the Canon R7 with the RF 200-800 with the 1.4TC. NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Sony Alpha 9 III amzn.t...
Is the Sony A9III the New Wildlife King ???
Переглядів 8 тис.2 місяці тому
We test the new Sony A9III in Alaska checking out the Global Shutter, pre-capture, 120 FPS, video and more to see how good it is as a wildlife camera. USE THE CHAPTERS BELOW AS VIDEO IS LONG. heidimorrisonphotography NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Global Shutter 02:26 - Stewarts Photo 04:32 - Feel and Function 07:37 - Back in the Field 09:3...
Amazing Memory Card for Nikon Z9 and Canon R5 || NOVACHIPS EXTREME CFEXPRESS TYPE B
Переглядів 1,5 тис.2 місяці тому
We test out a new CFEXPRESS TYPE B memory card from NovaChips, the Extreme series 600 GB memory card. See how fast, affordable, reliable, and tough it is. NOVACHIPS EXTREME-660G CFexpress Type B Memory Card. amzn.to/3QfQbhB NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to y...
You need this in your Camera Bag. The PGYTECH CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case.
Переглядів 20 тис.3 місяці тому
You need this in your Camera Bag. The PGYTECH CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case. PGYTECH CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case amzn.to/4azw8lJ NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. PGYTECH CFexpress CreateMate Card Reader Case amzn.to/4azw8lJ Exascend 12...
Dying, Recovery, and the Channels in 2024.
Переглядів 8 тис.4 місяці тому
On this episode we discuss what has been happening to me over the last few weeks and what the channel may look like in the coming months. From wreck, death, stroke, recovery and more. Thank you for all your support during my recovery. NEW PRINT AND MECH SITE: www.wildalaskashop.com/ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additiona...
The Unthinkable Happened and How Wildlife Photography is Good for the Soul
Переглядів 8 тис.5 місяців тому
The unthinkable happened on our trip home from Homer, Alaska and how Wildlife Photography is good for the soul. We re-cap some of the highlights from our time in Homer, AK also photographing Eagles, Baby Otters, Finches, and more. Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Exascend 128GB Essential UHS-II SDXC M...
CANON RF 200-800 + CANON R8 / R6MKII | How does it perform ?
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CANON RF 200-800 CANON R8 / R6MKII | How does it perform ?
CANON RF 200-800 + CANON R5 | Full Frame Wildlife Field Review
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CANON RF 200-800 CANON R5 | Full Frame Wildlife Field Review
CANON RF 200-800 VS RF 100-500 + 1.4 TC on the Canon R7 | IS THERE A WINNER? IQ Test | Part 2 of 2
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CANON RF 200-800 VS RF 100-500 1.4 TC on the Canon R7 | IS THERE A WINNER? IQ Test | Part 2 of 2
CANON RF 200-800 VS RF 100-500 + 1.4 TC on the Canon R7 ||| WHO WINS?Part 1 of 2
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CANON RF 200-800 VS RF 100-500 1.4 TC on the Canon R7 ||| WHO WINS?Part 1 of 2
CANON RF 200-800f/6.3-9 IS USM - DAY 1 | WEATHER SEALING TESTED + GIVEAWAY WINNERS !
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CANON RF 200-800f/6.3-9 IS USM - DAY 1 | WEATHER SEALING TESTED GIVEAWAY WINNERS !
Canon R7 + RF 100-400 | Kodiak Red Cross Fox + 10k Subscriber Giveaway!
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Canon R7 RF 100-400 | Kodiak Red Cross Fox 10k Subscriber Giveaway!
Waterproof Tripod for Wildlife Photography and How to Win It ! SIRUI ST-124
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Waterproof Tripod for Wildlife Photography and How to Win It ! SIRUI ST-124
Fastest SD card for the Canon R7? - Exascend Essential UHSII V90 AND HOW TO WIN IT!
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Fastest SD card for the Canon R7? - Exascend Essential UHSII V90 AND HOW TO WIN IT!
Nikon Z 180-600 - How does it perform with the Z 1.4 Teleconverter in the Field? Bird Photography !
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Nikon Z 180-600 - How does it perform with the Z 1.4 Teleconverter in the Field? Bird Photography !
Better Wildlife images with Filters | Freewell K2 Magnetic System
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Better Wildlife images with Filters | Freewell K2 Magnetic System
Nikon Z 180-600mm VS Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | In the Field Review + Willow Ptarmigan in the Snow!
Переглядів 31 тис.7 місяців тому
Nikon Z 180-600mm VS Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | In the Field Review Willow Ptarmigan in the Snow!
Nikon Z 180-600MM VS AF-S NIKON 200-500mm f/5.6E | Should you Upgrade?
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Nikon Z 180-600MM VS AF-S NIKON 200-500mm f/5.6E | Should you Upgrade?
Wildlife Photo News - About that Sony A9III, Canon RF 200-800 Lens and How to Protect Your Lenses!
Переглядів 2,4 тис.7 місяців тому
Wildlife Photo News - About that Sony A9III, Canon RF 200-800 Lens and How to Protect Your Lenses!
Tips and Tricks for Good Exposure, Foreground, and Bokeh in the Snow - Z9 | Nikon 180-600mm
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Tips and Tricks for Good Exposure, Foreground, and Bokeh in the Snow - Z9 | Nikon 180-600mm
Nikon Z 180-600MM VS AF-S 500MM PF | How does the AF and hit rate stack up on the Z8 / Z9?
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Nikon Z 180-600MM VS AF-S 500MM PF | How does the AF and hit rate stack up on the Z8 / Z9?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @chrisfjell27
    @chrisfjell27 4 години тому

    Thanks!

  • @keeskraaijeveld4704
    @keeskraaijeveld4704 5 годин тому

    Great video again. Do you have a video about using a monitor at a camera (R5/R7) for long angle bird shots. I'm struggling a little bid with it how to use it. Would be nice... :) And maybe some advice about the different kind off them (price, quality, etc.).

  • @trevorhansen4943
    @trevorhansen4943 8 годин тому

    Thank you, I think you may have helped my decision. I have a 5d4 and 80d, looking to replace 80d. Think R7 will replace 80d.

  • @jazzisteve
    @jazzisteve День тому

    Better to use DX mode than a 1.4 TC.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 16 годин тому

      Disagree. Less pixels on subject makes for poorer quality of the image by cropping in camera. Also you now have no ability to re-comp your shot if needed. Always crop in post if needed There is no degradation on the image with the 1.4 TC to enlarge. The point of TC is to get more pixels on your subject.

  • @vladimirk9722
    @vladimirk9722 День тому

    200-800 отличное стекло за свои деньги, пользуюсь им в связке с R5.

  • @michaelbidegain6913
    @michaelbidegain6913 День тому

    Thanks for sharing are you using auto ISO

  • @flyingmonkey334
    @flyingmonkey334 День тому

    This is the kind of content I've been waiting for before considering a z6iii! Love that you and others are using the 180-600 since that's my long lens, hoping to make the jump up from the zfc to the 6iii soon.

  • @robari2410
    @robari2410 2 дні тому

    Just found your channel. What a beautiful settings and great presenter's style. Thank you for all the info and tips. New subscriber here! Peace

  • @NevadaScrubJay
    @NevadaScrubJay 2 дні тому

    Great description.... Birds are what I like to shoot. Thank you... I don't want to spend the $ that the Z8 and Z9 cost. Plus, a little less weight makes handling easier. But, I am uber curious what the tracking/AF will be on the upcoming Z7 III. Because of weight; I am thinking my wife would prefer the upcoming Z90. These releases could be in the next month or two. I am am looking forward to your review on that camera with a comparison. Again, fabulous review...

  • @user-lo9hj4tu1f
    @user-lo9hj4tu1f 3 дні тому

    Thank you, great I take sports photography and wedding photography Do you recommend z6iii

  • @Internat_11mektep
    @Internat_11mektep 3 дні тому

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Internat_11mektep
    @Internat_11mektep 3 дні тому

    Hello! Please write if a flash is suitable Godox Ving V860IIIC to my Canon EOS R7?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      in mechanical shutter it should be

    • @Internat_11mektep
      @Internat_11mektep 3 дні тому

      @@WILDALASKA Thank You. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bladerealm124
    @bladerealm124 3 дні тому

    Do all of these comments on Z6III animal AF vs Z8/Z9 bird AF translate directly to video AF? Is the Z6III just slightly behind the Z8 in video AF? Can both of them track BIF at 4k120fps?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      I am working on a video centric video about the Z6 III now. But yes the tracking in both is very good on BIF. It will include just that question. All the video in the review for AF of the birds was recorded on the Z6 III

  • @patrickmolloy6994
    @patrickmolloy6994 3 дні тому

    great review and very good comparison. I still love my Z8 with that lens, so no advantage as far as my use case.

  • @g00nther
    @g00nther 4 дні тому

    Really great real-world tests. Thanks. Been enjoying your content as I'm considering a Z6III. I've subbed 👍

  • @mailtoswarup1
    @mailtoswarup1 4 дні тому

    How much 24mp affects cropping small birds?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      A bit. That is the one drawback of any 24mp camera for wildlife. You just have to rethink things when you can get close enough

  • @marcel9568
    @marcel9568 4 дні тому

    Great review. It may detect birds well, but I’m not too sure if it’s gonna jump to other animals if they are around.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      You can see in the EVF footage other arctic terns that fly by the one tracked and it sticks pretty good. You can also set the amount of stickiness for switching to another subject more or less in the settings.

  • @garymeredith2441
    @garymeredith2441 4 дні тому

    Scott what is the big difference between the Z6 and the Z7 series of bodies .

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      MP. The Z7 is a higher mp mid level camera. Im not sure where the Z7 series sits now in the range with the Z8 out unless the Z7 comes in @ 60+ MP.

    • @garymeredith2441
      @garymeredith2441 3 дні тому

      @@WILDALASKA Scott the reason I asked this question I have a good friend that's a Nikon user she wants to know would it be better to get the Z6 III that you just tested or would it be better to get the Z7 she's been asking me that less couple days can you please let me know which would be the better camera for doing birds .

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      @@garymeredith2441 If you need to crop then z7. if not then the z6III has much better af and almost no rolling shutter in high speed shots.

  • @keesgewoon
    @keesgewoon 4 дні тому

    another tip is: save focus position - load saved focus position??

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      You can. But over the years I never use it. I just use the as I lift the lens (if I was focused a farther or shorter distance from the subject Tim about to shoot) I just hit the single point which pops to the ground to bring the focus point back to me.

  • @OriginOutfittersMaine
    @OriginOutfittersMaine 4 дні тому

    Awesome video. I must ask though-what body was this video filmed on? The talking head portions. It hunted for focus randomly a few times. Hopefully not the new Z6! 😂

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      Different cameras, Insta360 go 3s, dii pocket 3, iPhone, sony ZV-E1. I noticed in that sever wind portion a pieces of cottonwood fly by my face and I saw the focus blipped. The Z6 III only filmed the birds not me.

  • @toxotis70
    @toxotis70 4 дні тому

    did you had any of those AF problems with older DSLRs ?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      Completely different focusing systems. But yes you still needed to have the focus closer to your subject for success. Just a different approach after you got it close.

  • @barryinny
    @barryinny 4 дні тому

    Hi. Love your channel. I'm a beginner and needed an all around camera (stills/video) for an arctic trip to Svalbard next July. I decided on the Z8. I bought the Z8 with the 24-120 F4. I'm also planning on getting the 180-600 very soon. The Z8 combo deal cost $4396. The Z6iii is $2496 + $1096 for the 24-120 (no bundle offered yet) = $3592. Do you believe for the $800 - the Z8 is the better buy? I'm looking for a one and done hybrid body that will serve me well over the long haul. PS: I have big hands and the Z6ii I held seemed small and the Sony A6700 seemed like a kid's toy...while the Z8 feels solid. TY.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 3 дні тому

      Ok for the big hand thing, whichever camera you buy get a battery grip which makes it feel better in the hand and doubles the battery life. Next, if you are shooting very few smalls ( finches, sparrows, etc) then the Z6 III is great, but if you are shooting smalls the Z8 will be better.

  • @VABrowneMDPhD
    @VABrowneMDPhD 4 дні тому

    Really informative video! Great to see you out in the field!

  • @johndeblaquiere5218
    @johndeblaquiere5218 4 дні тому

    Great video just picked up my z8 so happy, can’t wait to pair it up with my 180-600 now I have to buy the tc perfect video review for what I wanted to know thanks so much stay well cheers from down under

  • @uaebifvideo5472
    @uaebifvideo5472 4 дні тому

    Thank you for the information!!

  • @lesladbrook4508
    @lesladbrook4508 4 дні тому

    An excellent review and great tips, thank you 🙂

  • @destinyangel5
    @destinyangel5 4 дні тому

    Great review , a noticeable better capable focus on this upgraded z6III, but wondering if the reported Z6III has worse dynamic range compared to older Z6II due to Z6III's partially stacked sensor and is it noticeable ? It's been reported is worse at all ISO settings below 800 or nothing to worry about ? It seems like some feedback so far is that, Nikon had to compromised Dynamic range for better video and reducing rolling shutter effects for stills, like reduced dynamic ranges for Z9 Z8 , over the better superior dynamic range for stills of the BSI non stacked D850 but D850 suffers form a rolling shutter when electronic shutter selected instead of it's mechanical shutter .It's like Nikon needed to find a Dynamic Range sweet spot now with Z6III Z8-Z9?

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      Thanks. The dynamic range is fine on the Z6 III. If we are needing more than it currently has, then need to get it better in camera first. I think that's where I fall with most of the dynamic range discussions anymore. The cameras all do more than we need already in that regard especially if we get it right in the field.

  • @ptvfr800
    @ptvfr800 4 дні тому

    Thanks for another great video Scott, good photography tips..

  • @jacqueslamarche2091
    @jacqueslamarche2091 4 дні тому

    Thank you. I have the same as you have and I love it. I juste did'nt know that I could get as low ISO as you go

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      Great to hear!

    • @jacqueslamarche2091
      @jacqueslamarche2091 День тому

      @@WILDALASKA I tried the setting for my R7 that you sayd, and I never catch so perfectly since that. Thank you again

  • @plusplus940
    @plusplus940 4 дні тому

    great tip to bring the focal plane close to you as you swing the camera up, thank you

  • @quiltbat
    @quiltbat 4 дні тому

    Wow, thanks! You sold me. I now hope to get the 1.4x for my 180-600 after seeing your video.

  • @Ottertuber
    @Ottertuber 4 дні тому

    Those are some amazing bird shots. Thank you for going into detail on what settings you used and why. I hope to one day save enough money to get a camera as good as the z6III.

  • @ElGrecoDaGeek
    @ElGrecoDaGeek 4 дні тому

    As all-in-one family/travel lenses go if you could test with the 24-200/28-400 that would be great. I'd also love to see performance with adapted Canon glass since I know you have the same Fringer adapter and manty lenses that I do.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      Good advice. I am going to be testing the 28-400 this week and I will be doing a video with the EF 500 F4 mKII and the EF 70-200 MKIII for sure with the camera.

  • @TravelNatureEU
    @TravelNatureEU 4 дні тому

    Fantastic review! I'm eyeing this camera and animal detect autofocus is one of my priorities. Thanks a lot!

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @TravelNatureEU
      @TravelNatureEU 4 дні тому

      @@WILDALASKA It was. I'm still using my old Z6 but I've missed so many great shots due to its outdated autofocus system that I can't wait to get this one asap. I'm sure this one is the one ;-)

  • @todddrew1192
    @todddrew1192 4 дні тому

    Enjoyed the video.. Great job.. Till next time.. Be safe..

  • @free-qe6wx
    @free-qe6wx 4 дні тому

    Ok, so, basically, the Z6III has the same ability to bird/BIF AF as the Z9 in animal AF mode. That means the Z9 is easily superior at bird/BIF AF vs the Z6III, because the Z9 is far better in bird AF mode than in animal AF mode when working with birds. In any case, this is a huge step up from the Z6II.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      🤷‍♂️

    • @mlai2546
      @mlai2546 4 дні тому

      ​@WILDALASKA z6iii probably has an improved bird autofocus. Also remember this is a 24mp camera so you'll have to compare it to the Z9 cropped AF. From what I heard, it is amazing.

    • @free-qe6wx
      @free-qe6wx 2 дні тому

      @@mlai2546 IMHO, the Z8/Z9, which I own both, AF's better in crop mode for wildlife/sports action. The more you can fill the frame with the subject, the better. Those camera's don't seem to care about having less AF points like back in the DSLR days.

    • @mlai2546
      @mlai2546 2 дні тому

      @free-qe6wx hi that's exactly what I mean. Having fewer autofocus points to go through eases the processor load and hence all processor power can be used on AF tracking.

  • @Euphabone
    @Euphabone 4 дні тому

    Just got my z6iii on Friday and I've been quite pleasantly surprised with the high ISO performance and image stabilization. Would love to hear your thoughts on these two topics. Great videos BTW - really enjoy watching them.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      Thanks. Im plan on a low light video but here in Alaska there's almost 20 hours of daylight. Going to be a challenge lol. And yes the stabiliization in video with a Nikon Z lens is fantastic. All the video in this review was handheld. Even the swans with the 1.4TC attached.

    • @uaebifvideo5472
      @uaebifvideo5472 4 дні тому

      Congrats!!🎉

  • @thomaschamberlin2485
    @thomaschamberlin2485 4 дні тому

    Thank you. Just what we wanted to know. Does the Z6iii allow you to make the focus box lines thicker like the Z9 now does? Matt Granger suggested moving the focal plane in front of the bird by setting the focus recall button on the lens to close focus. I have the Fn2 button on the Z9 set for spot focus so I do it like you do. Always after a double shutter button tap.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      I haven't checked for the the thicker lines. That's an interesting tip for focus but I find it just as easy to tap the single point as I raise the lens as my finger is already there vs finding the button on the lens.

    • @kjltube
      @kjltube 4 дні тому

      @@WILDALASKA Sorry, but what do you mean by "tap the single point"? I assume you have a front button programmed to this on your Z6III? Thanks for making this video with your findings btw. I'm more inclined to invest in a birding lens for my Z6III now.

    • @WILDALASKA
      @WILDALASKA 4 дні тому

      @@kjltube Here'd the setup video ua-cam.com/video/s_6axaCCTUU/v-deo.html So the concept is we have one button for single point focus the photographers designates and another button for subject detect. You use the single point to get close or on your subject and then hit the af-on for subject detect to lock in cases where the lock doesn't just jump to the subject

  • @cablecarpify
    @cablecarpify 4 дні тому

    Good Video! Nice to watch and follow you. I.m also very happy with my Z6iii and 180-600 😊 Greatings from the Netherlands.

  • @tedshillitto6062
    @tedshillitto6062 4 дні тому

    Great vid Scott. Even greater to see you out there getting back too good health. Best Wishes Ted. UK

  • @dennishitchmough2819
    @dennishitchmough2819 4 дні тому

    I have the same system as you are testing (Z6iii + 180-600mm) and I've found your tips to be well thought out and carefully tested which makes it perfect for me to attempt on my own equipment. Thanks!!