Getting to the point: what have other owners of the Z 800mm f6.3 lens decided to use the programmable buttons for? Obviously the focus memory recall is top of my list already (loving that feature). But not sure what to do with the other button and 2nd control ring.
I finally was quoted a price I could not refuse for the Z 800mm f6.3. Additionally, I have a small bird project I've been struggling with using the Z 180-600mm - a case where just a few more milimeters would get the job done. My reasoning when I got the lens a month ago was, "well, I'll complete the project and trade the lens in for a Z8.
yea.... that's not gonna happen as I think the 800mm is a keeper.
The Z 180-600 fits nicely into my travel backpack. My wife and I do a lot of hiking and the backpack comes along to capture what we see. Regardless of country we are hiking.
But sometimes you need what we hilbillies call a "BFL" and this one is WAY easier to use than I could even imagine. Easier to use than the Z 180-600 at 600mm. Kinda spooky. Even the first photo turned out well (below).
So - what did you use the programmable buttons for. For that matter, ISO programmed on the second control ring has to go. That seems to work on the Z 105mm, but not on this one where I'm more likely to be wide open.
Thanks in advance for the ideas.
(I must have been tired when I posted. The 2nd control ring is defaulted to the aperture not ISO. Not sure how to edit posts here.)
(I must have been tired when I posted. The 2nd control ring is defaulted to the aperture not ISO. Not sure how to edit posts here.)
Not sure it can help, as each has its own preferences of course, but on Z8 and 400mm F/4.5, I set L-Fn on My Menu top item which is "Af Subject detection opyions". That way I can change quickly between birds or other subjects if needed.
L-Fn2 is set on "AF-area mode + AF-ON", while having AF-ON back button on current AF setting (usually 3D). That way I can switch between both AF modes instantly (I used that on D500, and found it as handy on Z8).
M-Set is on Zoom by now. I used to use focus position recall on D500+500PF, but found it less useful with 400mm F/4.5 as the AF ring is really fast and easy and I'm more at ease with turning the ring instantly when neeeded than seeking the button when I4m concentrated on a subject.
The second ring is set to exposure compensation... but sometimes I change it to "no function". It's the only one I'm not realy fixed about ;).
Once again, that's me ;).
Actually this may be helpful! I'm still using a Z7ii so some of the AF options are not available on that camera body. However, there are a few optoins I can use.
Also - thanks for the confirmation that the second control ring is not very useful. I though I was missing something.
I'm still experimenting with the focus memory. My hope is that learning the behavior of the subject (birds right now) I can quickly recall where they frequent. But that is one big lens making the focus ring and the AF-ON button more useful.
Thanks again for the ideas!