- Location
- Central Ohio, USA
- Name
- Andrew
So, had some interactions with some other "photographers" on other sites regarding the capability of the Nikon Z cameras AF in low light and in wedding scenarios. Also seems to be some false info out there regarding the ability of specific flashes that work on the Z cameras.
Statement 1: Nikon Z cameras are "trash" in AF in low light and cannot be used for weddings. The face detect is trash compared to everyone else's AF offerings.
gryphon1911's Rebuttal: No camera AF system is fool proof, but the Nikon Z6 and Z8 AF systems are perfectly fine as long as you take the time to learn how to use them and pick the appropriate mode for the job.
Statement 2: Third party flashes don't trigger properly on the Z cameras.
gryphon1911's Experience: I just used the YN-682 Nikon iTTL flashes and YN 622 trigger to control the flashes from the Nikon Z6 - no issues. Seeing lots of reports that the flashes don't work...but from what I see, they trigger and fire as expected. Even used on on camera to help balance the light inside a gazebo against the daylight outside.
I did this as a gift to the bride and groom. My wife and i used to take the groom to elementary school along with our daughter.
The Z8 shots were with the Z 70-180 and the Z6 shots were with the 28-75 and flash triggered, bouncing off the ceiling or walls as needed.
They gave me free reign, which is nice - their only input was for the formal shots. Location was not ideal, but made the best out of it.
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Flash setup for those curious:
I put 2 YN-682 on light stands and bounced them off the ceiling. I put them in opposite corners to flood the room with more light when needed.
'X' indicates the location of the flashes. I think I had them at 1/2 or 1/4 power, depending on the location of subjects and desired look.
Statement 1: Nikon Z cameras are "trash" in AF in low light and cannot be used for weddings. The face detect is trash compared to everyone else's AF offerings.
gryphon1911's Rebuttal: No camera AF system is fool proof, but the Nikon Z6 and Z8 AF systems are perfectly fine as long as you take the time to learn how to use them and pick the appropriate mode for the job.
Statement 2: Third party flashes don't trigger properly on the Z cameras.
gryphon1911's Experience: I just used the YN-682 Nikon iTTL flashes and YN 622 trigger to control the flashes from the Nikon Z6 - no issues. Seeing lots of reports that the flashes don't work...but from what I see, they trigger and fire as expected. Even used on on camera to help balance the light inside a gazebo against the daylight outside.
I did this as a gift to the bride and groom. My wife and i used to take the groom to elementary school along with our daughter.
The Z8 shots were with the Z 70-180 and the Z6 shots were with the 28-75 and flash triggered, bouncing off the ceiling or walls as needed.
They gave me free reign, which is nice - their only input was for the formal shots. Location was not ideal, but made the best out of it.
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Flash setup for those curious:
I put 2 YN-682 on light stands and bounced them off the ceiling. I put them in opposite corners to flood the room with more light when needed.
'X' indicates the location of the flashes. I think I had them at 1/2 or 1/4 power, depending on the location of subjects and desired look.
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