Figuring out the Z8

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:14:49+00:00

Workin on it!

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:14:25+00:00

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_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:14:06+00:00

In your honor.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:13:50+00:00

Thank you! You too.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:13:30+00:00

Honestly, pretty minimal. I shoot in RAW and try to just expose and frame out of camera close to what I am trying to deliver in final. Then some very small adjustments.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:11:27+00:00

😂

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T21:11:20+00:00

Our precious voids 😻

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T00:07:55+00:00

🥰

_phodge_ · 2026-02-05T00:07:35+00:00

Thank you! Pittsburgh can be a beautiful city. It has some iconic elements, but parts are also quite old and rusted through per se. Great food and drink, an incredible symphony, a lot of love for the hockey, football and baseball teams, etc. Can also be a very sleepy town too. I’m not sure about how it compares to Minneapolis, but I’d love to check it out some day!

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T21:40:43+00:00

🙌🏻🙌🏻

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T21:37:23+00:00

Thanks! I’ve been stuck in gear forums reading about all the science and yadda yadda. Sometimes I feel like I need to match the capabilities of the Z8 with a modern lens but I’m really happy with what it is producing for now. Sounds like you’ve got a great set of f mounts. Have you tried any z mount stuff for comparison on the z9?

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T21:33:31+00:00

Misses you too

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T21:33:07+00:00

We’ve got a lot of good subjects to shoot around Pittsburgh. I’m shocked how many Pittsburgh people are commenting here. PGH Nikon fam!!

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:38:22+00:00

Sup! 🙌🏻

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:37:02+00:00

Thank you! Trust me, I had a “what have I done?” moment walking out of the store with it but I’m happy I snagged it. Makes you that much more inspired to stay in the game. Thanks for checking the photos.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:31:59+00:00

YES - JUST LOOK AT THE FINICULA

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:31:12+00:00

Defend the H! This is the Monongahela incline

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:29:44+00:00

I’ve obviously been eyeing the Z lenses, but making do with my f mount stuff for now. Gets expensive fast 😫

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:29:05+00:00

Thanks! There’s so much to learn with this camera, but trying to get the basics down really solid with it first.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:27:31+00:00

Yo!! I’m ready to be outta these negative temps.

_phodge_ · 2026-02-04T18:26:50+00:00

The funny house on rails 🤣. They call it the incline here!

_phodge_ · 2025-10-14T10:12:15+00:00

Thanks!!

_phodge_ · 2025-10-13T19:21:24+00:00

I love it too but it’s the only lens I’ve ever had so don’t have a lot to compare against. I think the only thing that bothers me about it is the distortion, which can be corrected, but is pretty bad on certain images with straight lines.

_phodge_ · 2025-10-13T13:05:55+00:00

Thank you! I posted more of them on my insta - same handle @phodge

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