Nikon Z* mirrorless

Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
 
Joe94 said:
Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
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I prefer backpacks for my bags but if I am out and about I tend to shoot with on camera then a messenger style works.
That said I think you will get a 1001 different perspectives on this and you can only see what works best for you. Have fun. ;)
 
jknights said:
I prefer backpacks for my bags but if I am out and about I tend to shoot with on camera then a messenger style works.
That said I think you will get a 1001 different perspectives on this and you can only see what works best for you. Have fun. ;)
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Thank you!

Really appreciate your thoughts, give me something to consider :)
 
Joe94 said:
Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
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Look at something like the Lowepro toploader
 
wilt said:
Look at something like the Lowepro toploader
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Thank you :)

Is carrying the camera lens down with body attached, like it would be in a top loader, safer/better for the camera, than say on its side in a messenger type bag?

Or is it safe either way so just comes down to personal preference?
 
Joe94 said:
Thank you :)

Is carrying the camera lens down with body attached, like it would be in a top loader, safer/better for the camera, than say on its side in a messenger type bag?

Or is it safe either way so just comes down to personal preference?
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It doesn't really matter, as long as it's well protected. If you had a much bigger lens then it's important that its weight isn't pulling on the cameras mount.
 
Joe94 said:
Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
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I use a peak design 6L sling for that set-up (z7+ 24-120). Works a treat with camera/lens sideways.
A front pocket for a few extras.

www.wexphotovideo.com

Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L v2 - Black | Wex Photo Video

www.wexphotovideo.com
 
wilt said:
It doesn't really matter, as long as it's well protected. If you had a much bigger lens then it's important that its weight isn't pulling on the cameras mount.
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Ahh that’s brilliant! Thank you for your help :)
 
Peter123 said:
I use a peak design 6L sling for that set-up (z7+ 24-120). Works a treat with camera/lens sideways.
A front pocket for a few extras.

www.wexphotovideo.com

Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L v2 - Black | Wex Photo Video

www.wexphotovideo.com
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That’s a nice case! And brilliant it works well with the same set up + being sideways :)

One question - do you put anything under the side of the lens? Like to fill the gap between the lens and the bottoms of the bag, when it’s attached to the camera sideways?
 
Joe94 said:
Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
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Tenba make a nice range of messenger style & back packs. Good quality too.
 
Joe94 said:
That’s a nice case! And brilliant it works well with the same set up + being sideways :)

One question - do you put anything under the side of the lens? Like to fill the gap between the lens and the bottoms of the bag, when it’s attached to the camera sideways?
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No I never bother.
I ususally take the divider out.
Camera hand grip facing upwards.
 
wibbly said:
Tenba make a nice range of messenger style & back packs. Good quality too.
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Ah yes, in fact I think I’ve previously had a Tenba case. Knowing now that carrying the camera with lens attached on its side is safe and okay, it has made me look at more options :)
 
Peter123 said:
No I never bother.
I ususally take the divider out.
Camera hand grip facing upwards.
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Oh perfect! That’s exactly what i had in mind. As I say once home I leave the lens attached still, but it sits on my desk and then once I’m at a destination, most of the time I take it out the bag and carry around my neck/shoulder on the strap.
 
Joe94 said:
Morning all,

I’m looking for some inspiration for a camera bag.

For reference my main set up will be my newly purchased Z6ii with the Z 24-120 f4 attached. At home I normally have it out on my desk, so I’m looking for something small that I can use to carry this set up when going out with maybe a spare battery & card.

Also one question I have, is it safe to place the camera with lens attached in a bag sideways. So with the hand grip faceing up?

Thanks :)
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I have one of these that I mainly use for my Z50 and 3 lenses when on holiday, but with the dividers removed it will hold my Z5 with the 24-200 lens attached.
www.picstop.co.uk

Vanguard VEO Range 21M NV Small Shoulder Bag Navy

The Vanguard VEO Range 21M NV Small Shoulder Bag in Navy fits a Mirrorless/CSC/Hybrid camera with lens attached, 1-2 lenses, a flash, and accessories. It can also hold a mini tablet or a small drone
www.picstop.co.uk
 
Well, after many years of shooting professionally with Nikon bodies with dual card slots, I finally had an issue yesterday.
Wedding Tuesday, Commercial shoot both Wednesday and Thursday and midway through Thursday, my Nikon Z8 continued writing to my primary XQD card but it didn't back up to the SD card. Cant put a reason on why it happened but the files are there on the XQD and not on the SD.

I usually put the SD card in my Mac. Discovered it when I was backing up my files last night. Then realised my Z8 doesnt mount as a drive in Mac OS.

So now I need a XQD reader. Do I have to buy a specific XQD reader or would a CF Express B one work too? (bearing in mind the primary slot is XQD/CF Express B compatible). I'm assuming so but just wanted to check before I ordered one. Thanks in advance.
 
JohnBoyUK said:
Well, after many years of shooting professionally with Nikon bodies with dual card slots, I finally had an issue yesterday.
Wedding Tuesday, Commercial shoot both Wednesday and Thursday and midway through Thursday, my Nikon Z8 continued writing to my primary XQD card but it didn't back up to the SD card. Cant put a reason on why it happened but the files are there on the XQD and not on the SD.

I usually put the SD card in my Mac. Discovered it when I was backing up my files last night. Then realised my Z8 doesnt mount as a drive in Mac OS.

So now I need a XQD reader. Do I have to buy a specific XQD reader or would a CF Express B one work too? (bearing in mind the primary slot is XQD/CF Express B compatible). I'm assuming so but just wanted to check before I ordered one. Thanks in advance.
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Most CFExpress readers do not read XQD cards.

The only one I have come across is a Sony model, which expressly advertises this particular model as reading both. I can't remember the model.

All the other Sony models and models from other makers I looked at recently (Lexar, Prograde, Delkin plus others) were CF express only or XQD only.

This wasn't an exhaustive search, but enough to show that you can't assume a CFExpress reader will also read XQD cards
 
myotis said:
Most CFExpress readers do not read XQD cards.

The only one I have come across is a Sony model, which expressly advertises this particular model as reading both. I can't remember the model.

All the other Sony models and models from other makers I looked at recently (Lexar, Prograde, Delkin plus others) were CF express only or XQD only.

This wasn't an exhaustive search, but enough to show that you can't assume a CFExpress reader will also read XQD cards
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thanks so much for confirming, got a xqd reader coming tomorrow now :)
 
Joe94 said:
Thank you!

Really appreciate your thoughts, give me something to consider :)
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I think that the Lowepro and Crumpler ranges are difficult to beat.
 
Any body tried Batis lens on Zf? Or any Z body? How does it render? Could it be used SOOC? Is there any distortion that needs to be corrected in PP?
 
Mines' good. As you say it needs light, which, along with decent close focus, makes it a good insect lens IMO.
It's sharper than I expected too.
 
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Hi

Anyone use the Tamron 15-30 f2.8 first version (Non G2) with their z body?

For some reason it seems a lot of the Tamron 17-35 that were available last week have all gone so thinking of the 15-30 for the occasion use on the z6ii and D750.

Thank you
 
sep9001 said:
Hi

Anyone use the Tamron 15-30 f2.8 first version (Non G2) with their z body?

For some reason it seems a lot of the Tamron 17-35 that were available last week have all gone so thinking of the 15-30 for the occasion use on the z6ii and D750.

Thank you
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No experience of using one, but I did have a good look at those before going for the Tamron 17-35 - the main issue (for me) was lack of a filter thread and cost/inconvenience of specialist filters
 
Son_of_Thor said:
No experience of using one, but I did have a good look at those before going for the Tamron 17-35 - the main issue (for me) was lack of a filter thread and cost/inconvenience of specialist filters
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Thank you, as per your suggestion was looking for the Tamron 17-35 and close to getting one, but when I look at MBP and Wex neither have them in stock today, where as on Friday there one at Wex and multiple at MBP.
 
sep9001 said:
Thank you, as per your suggestion was looking for the Tamron 17-35 and close to getting one, but when I look at MBP and Wex neither have them in stock today, where as on Friday there one at Wex and multiple at MBP.
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That's rather frustrating!
 
Son_of_Thor said:
That's rather frustrating!
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Yep, just weird that they all went over the weekend. Hoping there is an issue and they show up as need something for the 15/08 if at all possible.
 
THIRTYFIVEMILL said:
Why not get the 14-30 Z lens?
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Looking for something budget due to the very occasional use that I may make of it. Budget was around £300 but could push to under £400.
 
sep9001 said:
Looking for something budget due to the very occasional use that I may make of it. Budget was around £300 but could push to under £400.
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OK. Before I got the 14-30 I purchased a mint Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 AF-S for under £300. Worked well on both the ZF and ZFC.
 
THIRTYFIVEMILL said:
OK. Before I got the 14-30 I purchased a mint Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 AF-S for under £300. Worked well on both the ZF and ZFC.
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Thank you, will add that to the list to look at.

Currently have
Tamron 17-35 osd
Tamron 15-30 VC first version
Nikon 16-35 f4
 
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