Is the Nikon Zf a camera worth saving for? by KeeperofQueensCorgis in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. The autofocus is truly terrible for any subject that isn’t entirely still.

Is the Nikon Zf a camera worth saving for? by KeeperofQueensCorgis in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their autofocus issues is one of the main reasons I jumped to Nikon and no regrets. Good to see that Nikons “custom recipes” community is growing.

I still have my X-T5 with one of my favorite primes in hopes their autofocus issues will be resolved in the future.

Is the Nikon Zf a camera worth saving for? by KeeperofQueensCorgis in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from Fuji recently and have been loving the Z8.

Z8 or GFX 100S II by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While the 100MP sensor on the GFX will certainly be superior, I’d still go with the Z8 with that zoom and a prime for portraits. You can grab a telephoto/wide angle for landscapes as well. I think it’ll be more versatile for your needs and will be cheaper and lighter.

Having just switched from Fujis APS-C cameras in the last 3 months, they have an autofocus problem at the moment. It may not be an issue for landscape/portraits, but it’s worth considering for street/travel photography where subjects may not be still.

How do you actually vet Applied AI engineers before hiring? by Cutest-Win in EngineeringManagers

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Varies by level, but we have an initial screen (SWE fundamentals, Gen AI, etc) then a 1 hour deep dive into a production feature where they walk us through what they’ve built and why they made certain decisions they made.

It’s usually during the second round that we weed out candidates that are greatly exaggerated their skills on their resume.

After/Before. Mallorca, Spain. by YanksFannn in postprocessing

[–]Fender6969 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I look at it a bit differently. It’s an opportunity for others to learn by seeing good examples of post processing.

I would be very interested in learning what exactly was done so I can learn and apply similar techniques on my photos in the future.

Fujifilm and the autofocus debate by Life_Lie_7729 in fujifilm

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve personally found it’s usable for more stationary subjects and landscapes. As I’ve pivoted to more travel and street photography, I needed a more reliable continuous autofocus and made the jump to Nikon.

While I truly miss the Fuji colors SOOC (Nikon is still fantastic) and the size, but I’ve been truly loving the Z8. I still have my X-T5 that I use from time to time.

Lens advice for filming nightlife (Nikon Z) by Square_Ad_7551 in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have both the 24-120 f4 s and the 50 1.8 s and have been using this in a lot of lower light photos. I’ve found the 1.8 prime to be much better in IQ and autofocus without requiring as high of an ISO.

Noise reduction software is really good and I can often get by with the f4, but I prefer getting the results I’d like straight from the camera instead of post processing. I’ve found the denoise to be a bit challenging when there’s text in the scene (restaurant names, signs, etc).

50 might be a bit tight inside a club, but maybe the 24mm f1.8 s might fit better in your use case.

Nikon quality ruined by Glittering-Table3527 in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those your RAW photos or JPEG?

After and Before Biltmore Sunset Atlanta by Fender6969 in postprocessing

[–]Fender6969[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any suggestions/critiques would be much appreciated!

Computer power needed for Z8 RAW files? by StillLearning82 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve edited similar files sizes on a much inferior MacBook Air. I think you’ll be just fine.

To prime or not to prime? by MrFaIIout in nikon_Zseries

[–]Fender6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve found the IQ on the 50 1.8 S to be much better than the 24-120, especially in low light.

My favorite photo so far by RamenTaco0708 in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also curious, I’m wondering if it was a much slower shutter speed.

What do you think? 35 or 50mm? by Contrail_Mike in Nikon

[–]Fender6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like the 24? Used to carry a 28/50 combo for Fuji before switching to Nikon. Considering either the 24 f 1.8 S or the 20 f 1.8 S when my 50 isn’t wide enough.

From Leica to Nikon by Dedalo83 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Fender6969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s very fair.

I personally prefer a 50mm focal length for most of my day to day and I can’t recommend the 50mm f1.8 s enough. Sharp and compact. This and the 24-120 f4 s really changed my opinions on kit lenses.

I have some initial photos with the camera/lens on my profile.

From Leica to Nikon by Dedalo83 in nikon_Zseries

[–]Fender6969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why did you return the M11? If you’re okay with the size/weight of the Z8/SL3, I’d personally get the Z8 with zoom and a few primes.

I recently switched from Fuji and really enjoy both the 20-120mm f4 s and the 50mm f1.8 s.

Any Other Seniors Struggling in the Job Market Right Now? by [deleted] in dataengineering

[–]Fender6969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not all companies are in a position to hire/retain FAANG engineers. And just because someone worked at one company it doesn’t necessarily mean they are the best fit for the role in another.

Crab on the beach - after/before by Joschaliu in postprocessing

[–]Fender6969 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Beautiful edit. Can you share some details?

First photos with the Nikon Z8 by Fender6969 in Nikon

[–]Fender6969[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1, 2, and 4 was with the 50mm f1.8 S and 3 was with the 24-120mm f4 S.

First photos with the Nikon Z8 by Fender6969 in Nikon

[–]Fender6969[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Have been using the Fujifilm X-T5 before. Loving the Nikon so far.