mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 After the latest firmware update, the Z6ii is now capable of shooting 4K60p, all-be-it in DX crop. I'm I OK using a DX lens, 'cos some use the phrase full-sensor readout? What focal length do I input for IBIS with a Sigma 50-100mm 1.8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Ha, that should be Am I NOT I'm I! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 DX crop should not affect the in-camera VR's functioning. If the lens correctly reports the focal length to the camera, you should be all set (assuming there is no incompatibility). You should be fine using a DX lens. Let us know how the footage looks! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Let us know how the footage looks! Should be in about 10 days.....:) First new camera....as opposed to new to me...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 What focal length do I input for IBIS with a Sigma 50-100mm 1.8? Good point! How much info gets transferred to the camera with a Nikon F-mount lens on the FTZ converter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 I'm still curious about the full-(FX)frame readout with a DX lens...?? Does it only 'read' the centre DX coverage area, or somehow 'bin' the FX sensor to DX sensor dimensions, in which case i'm going to get a rather odd 'tunnel-vision' video if I use a DX lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Remember to book vacation to allow for time to read the 852 page manual and additional video/raw amendments. 1 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 time to read the 852 page manual and additional video/raw amendments. Is there a Quick Start Guide?... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 So, will a DX lens give me an, err, full SCREEN 4K 60p on a 4K monitor or do I get tunnel vision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 No the video should look the same as any video. The full sensor readout just means the camera doesn't do line-skipping, and as a result, there should be minimal aliasing artifacts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Davies Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 A DX lens will automatically crop to DX format in the viewfinder, you can't switch this feature off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 The full sensor readout just means the camera doesn't do line-skipping .. and just covers the DX sensor area..? Result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkka_nissila Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 .. and just covers the DX sensor area..? Result! Right, in the 4K 60 mode on the Z6 II it should cover approximately the DX area. I suspect they just use the central 3840 × 2160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 A DX lens will automatically crop to DX format in the viewfinder, you can't switch this feature off. So the EVF only shows the central DX crop area with a DX lens mounted in stills and video. Seems simple enough. ... and the EVF view changes from FX to DX when 4K 60P is selected with an FX lens fitted. OK! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Is there a Quick Start Guide?... ;) LOL Yes: Insert battery and memory card. Set dial to Auto. Press shutter. ;) 1 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Yes: Insert battery and memory card. Set dial to Auto. Press shutter. Don't i have to switch it on? :p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Don't i have to switch it on? :p That's optional. As is removal of the lenscap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 There's so much to remember...;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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