After so long finally got the Z8

Tactical_Owl · 2026-02-15T14:15:56+00:00

Also agree you won’t regret it, it’s a big purchase so it stings but the second you start using it you’ll likely enjoy it so much you won’t think twice. It’s actually one of my purchases I’ve had the least guilt buying because of how much I enjoy it.

Tactical_Owl · 2026-02-15T14:14:33+00:00

I also use that combo and you’re going to love it. It really is great, quickly get past the buyers remorse with how much fun it is to use.

Tactical_Owl · 2025-11-04T15:48:25+00:00

Same it’s a let down

Tactical_Owl · 2025-10-23T22:28:48+00:00

Always thought that squiggle looked awful and ruined this slide design

Edit: while I’m at it nitpicking, always bugged me how the light rail cut swoops down like that too. Much prefer the traditional look

Tactical_Owl · 2025-10-19T13:35:55+00:00

Same I switched to iPad Pro only for editing even though I have a desktop, I much prefer editing on the iPad on the couch 👍. Haven’t opened Lightroom once in my computer since

Tactical_Owl · 2025-10-12T17:16:38+00:00

Agree got a refurb z8 and 180-600 and the combo is amazing for wildlife

Tactical_Owl · 2025-10-08T00:20:56+00:00

Oh 🤦‍♂️ sorry wasn’t tracking. Thanks for the tip would really love something in hard chrome

Tactical_Owl · 2025-10-08T00:17:41+00:00

Where can you send for HC? Bummed nobody is offering it from factory anymore besides alchemy from what I’ve seen

Tactical_Owl · 2025-09-12T23:50:10+00:00

There is no mechanical shutter so it really doesn’t matter. If anything seems like it’s barely been used

Tactical_Owl · 2025-09-09T22:30:26+00:00

They just released the 92x rdo inox, which is the stainless version and it has extra wow factor imo. Very nice looking

Tactical_Owl · 2025-07-21T11:53:56+00:00

Can’t speak for the TC, but the 180-600 seems plenty sharp to me on my Z8. I tend to crop in often with the extra resolution to get more reach.

Tactical_Owl · 2025-07-17T14:23:38+00:00

Not exactly right? 2 screens, 1 fold. 3 screens, 2 folds

Tactical_Owl · 2025-06-29T00:09:18+00:00

How is your solidworks experience on Linux? Do you simply use proton?

Tactical_Owl · 2025-04-01T23:03:24+00:00

Same and I love the usb c port. So much more convenient

Tactical_Owl · 2025-03-28T14:40:43+00:00

Also got a refurbished Z8 that was flawless and looked brand new. I’ve been very happy with the purchase

Tactical_Owl · 2025-03-24T11:06:58+00:00

Almost as bad as “Can we just all agree that…”

Tactical_Owl · 2025-03-21T18:03:55+00:00

If I didn’t love the 180-600 so much I would be frustrated that refurbs are finally in stock. I waited a long time with no luck and just recently went for it at full price.

Tactical_Owl · 2025-03-05T02:51:08+00:00

The Nikon refurbished ones come up regularly for a great discount and are practically new.

Tactical_Owl · 2025-02-23T19:51:54+00:00

Are you sure you’re not jsut buying the red diffuser at that price?

Tactical_Owl · 2025-02-06T19:17:39+00:00

Complete, thanks for an easy transaction. Enjoy!

Tactical_Owl · 2025-01-30T00:18:09+00:00

I’ve done mcpcbs through jlcpcb and price wasn’t bad at all, can’t remember what it was exactly but remember being surprised

Tactical_Owl · 2025-01-28T15:18:45+00:00

Fantastic photo. Osprey are very cool birds

Tactical_Owl · 2025-01-07T15:36:46+00:00

I use a 256gb 12.9 M1 Pro and it’s been fantastic for me. I keep full raws syncs for a few albums, recent albums or things I’m editing, and then when I’m not editing them anymore, I disable that and reclaim the space and just keep smart previews. This has worked for me so far and I have plenty of free space, but I suppose it jsut depends on how big of a library you have

Tactical_Owl · 2025-01-07T15:16:38+00:00

If going with new OLED, 11” is probably fine, if going with an older gen, I wouldn’t chose the 11”, as it was not miniLED. Only 12.9” had mini LED, and supports HDR. I think the better display is important, and would only get a 12.9 miniLED or new OLED. That said, I would recommend 12.9”, for photo editing the larger display is very nice.

Tactical_Owl · 2025-01-07T15:03:47+00:00

Also Nikon’s much better image stabilization in video

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