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Mike, Thanks. I found the 1:2 at your link. I hope I can rent one or more of these lenses one of these days to try them out.

I see that the Sony version is 1:2. Is that the source of info the the Nikon version? Here is a link : https://nikonrumors.com/2022/10/14/cosina-announced-a-new-voigtlander-macro-apo-lanthar-65mm-f-2-aspherical-lens-for-nikon-z-mount.aspx/ It lists other Cosina lenses for the Z mount Nikons.

Download times today with a Sony Card reader MRW-G1 attached to a win 10 laptop to a USB-C port cable. Nikon Z9 RAW files. 1866 files. 107 GB. 6 min 12 sec. Sandisk Cf Express card Extreme Pro, Read 1700 MB/s Write 1200 MB/s Nikon D850 RAW files. 708 files. 47.0 GB. 3 min 19 sec. Sony XQD card with Read speed 440 MB/s and Write speed 400 MB/s.

These links may help explain all of the geek stuff involved with ports, cards, etc. https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-memory-card-readers https://www.popphoto.com/reviews/best-memory-card-readers/ https://recompute.co.zw/buying-guides/a-complete-guide-of-every-type-of-computer-port/ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/types-of-computer-ports My Sony CF Express Type B/XQD card reader comes with two cables, a USB-C and a USB type A cable. USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface. It is fast, 10 Gb/s. I use it with the USB-C cable when I download images from my Nikon Z9 to my computer. While I have not timed downloads, I can download 1000 RAW images in about 1-2 minutes. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1532007-REG/sony_mrwg1_t1_cfe_b_xqd_card_reader.html I also have another Sony XQD/SD card reader for XQD and SD cards. It may no longer be available. Anytime you experience slow download speeds, you need to check the port on the computer, the card reader and the cable that attaches the card reader to the computer.

If you have access to Photoshop or if a friend has it, use it and a Jpeg from your D5 to see the shutter count. This link shows you how to do it. https://www.google.com/search?q=photoshop+to+see+shutter+count&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS842US842&oq=photoshop+to+see+shutter+count&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l4j33i299l2j33i22i29i30l2.9366j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_MspEY4CfI8iK0PEPu9WXyA0_33

I use the same D500 and Nikon 500mm f5.6 pf lens. My preferred settings are Aperture Priority, Auto ISO, with a base shutter speed entered that varies with what I am shooting, AF-C (even if shooting landscapes on a tripod), Dynamic AF set to D25 most of the time or Group AF if birds are flying towards me, S is the subject is fixed. Focus is done with the AF-ON button (back button focusing). Matrix Metering. Exp adjustments if needed are done using the ex comp button. I try and use a tripod or monopod all the time, but hand hold occasionally. You can use the free NX Studio to download your images and process them. To learn the AF system suggest you look at Steve Perry videos at his site, Backcountry and sign up for his blog. His e book on th Nikon AF system f(or DSLRs ) is my bible.

While these are not made by Nikon, there are three Z mount manual focus lenses from Voigtlander that will mount directly on Nikon Z cameras. Two are full frame and one is DX. With focus peaking available I can see that some may not need an AF prime lens for certain applications like landscapes, etc. They are made by Cosina so I would expect the quality to be superb. Once they become more available I may rent one to try it out. Details here: Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2.0 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z-Mount https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1724131-REG/voigtlander_ba361b_apo_lanthar_50mm_f_2_0_aspherical.html Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z-Mount https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1724133-REG/voigtlander_ba374b_apo_lanthar_35mm_f_2_aspherical.html Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Z-Mount DX lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725733-REG/voigtlander_ba372b_nokton_23mm_f_1_2_aspherical.html

Here is information on the USB Charger I bought and the USB C cable: USB C cable: Apple USB Type-C Charge Cable (6.6') Two Reversible USB Type-C Connectors Apple USB Type-C Charge Cable (6.6') USB-C Charger: Xcellon Mighty Mini 365 3-Port 65W GaN USB Charger (Black) Delivers 65 Watts This charger delivers up to 65 watts of power to one device from either of the USB Type-C ports, or that maximum power output can be split between all 3 ports. Charge one power-hungry device, such as a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, or charge a combination of USB devices, such as powerbanks, Nintendo Switch, smartphones, tablets, and small laptops. Power can be distributed in a variety of ways: USB Type-C (Single): 65W USB Type-A (Single): 18W USB Type-C (Both): 30W + 30W USB Type-C & USB Type-A (One of Each): 45W + 18W USB Type-C & USB Type-A (All Ports): 30W + 18W + 18W Xcellon Mighty Mini 365 3-Port 65W GaN USB Charger (Black)

Another aside: My second Z9 battery arrived months before I got my Z9. I ordered a second battery charger ( MH-33) for it and it arrived about four weeks ago. The battery charger DOES NOT COME WITH ANY USB-C cables or a USB-C CHARGER. It features a USB Type-C interface and requires a USB Type-C cable and standard USB wall plug charger with a power rating high enough to charger the battery. If anyone has an interest, I will post the exact USB wall charger I bought and the USB-C cable.

I am not surprised that Nikon's 70-200mm f4 was not a big seller. If you need that range, the f2. might be a better purchase even at a higher price. The only two Z mount lenses I own right now are the 24-120mm f4 S and the 100-400mm f4.5.6 S. I doubt if I will be buying any Z mount 70-200mm S lens. I just love the image quality and handling of the 24-120mm f4 S on my Z9.

Two of my most used lenses are on this list and I do not think they have been replaced by newer versions in F or Z mounts: Nikon 200mm f/4 D ED-IF AF Micro Nikon 70-200mm f/4 G ED VR AF-S Once I got used to the lighter weight of a 70-200mm f4 vs the f2.8 version, I will find it hard to go back to getting a S lens, 70-200mm f2.8 especially at its high price.

Mike, I have not tried using my 500mm pf lens on my Z9 yet. But based on using the lens on my D500 and D850, both with battery holders added, hand holding means I use AF (Back button focusing for me) and not manual focusing. And when I use the 500mm pf in the field I try and use it on a monopod with a Wimberley monopod head. This could allow for some tweaking of the focus using manual focus. If I knew that I would be using manual focus a lot, I would use my tripod. On my Z9, I use the Z mount 100-400mm S lens hand held. I do use manual focus from time to time on this lens attached to the Z9. So far no real problems.

I use the Z mount 24-120mm f4 lens on my Z9 as my walk around lens. I have used it for flower closeups, but never paid attention as to how close I could get or the exact ratio. I can tell you that my copy does not breath at all. When taking hand held pictures of morning glory blossoms at the beach the camera was pointing straight down and there was no lens creep at all.

When I had manual focus Nikon tele lenses, like the 500mm f4 P and the 400mm f3.5, I used the TC 301 for 2x and the TC 14B for 1.4x.I found that I got acceptable results from both. There were even times when I mounted both of these tcs on my 500mm f4 P lens with the help of a Nikon metal extension tube. Cameras were all Nikon film cameras with 35mm slide film. The 14B could be used with a 300mm f4 too, but the tc 301 would not mate to my 300mm f4 MF lens.

I was wondering if NikonUSA would issue the same type of notice for the Z 400mm f4.5 S lens. Given its price around $3250 I would expect there to be a big demand for it, unless shoppers in that price range would prefer the Z mount 100-400mm S lens.

While these two links are a little old, they may be helpful for Nikon flash users. flash exposure compensation my take on Nikon's flash settings - TTL vs TTL BL - Tangents

I have both the D500 and the SB 800 flash. Nikon cameras allow for both camera exp comp and flash exp comp. They are additive. And either or both can be set to + or - or a mix. To set true fill flash, like from film days, The flash has to be set to TTL, not TTL BL. You make this setting on then flash with the Mode button. You could use TTL BL, but the control of the amount of fill flash is affected by other factors. One way to set flash exp comp on a D 500 is to do it on the camera. In your manual go to page 229. The button to push to set it is on the back of the camera. Flash Compensation - Nikon D500 User Manual [Page 229] When I set fill flash I often use rear curtain synch. You could use front curtain synch if you wanted to. You can also set flash exp comp on the back of the SB 800. The D 500 supports either camera or the flash to set flash exp comp. For nature subjects, I usually start out at minus 1.3 to 2.3 and adjust from there.

Timely post for me as a stills guy I have never done a video yet. I will be trying to do a video with my Z9 of Purple Martin Fly near sunset this month. I would appreciate any help on how to set it up. I would prefer having the video on the second card so my first card could be for stills. I might be switching back and forth from stills to video. An alternative would be for me to use my D850 for one or the other with my Z9.

Nikon has released firmware C 2.1 for the Z9. Go here to read about it and download it. Nikon | Download center | Z 9 Firmware

You may need to replace the shutter just to sell the D850, either now or sometime in the future. I have the D850 and the Z9 and really love the Z9. I use the Z9 90% of the time now. NikonUSA ought to be able to give you good estimate on what a new shutter will cost. Nikon Service and Repair

Ikka, I do understand the wait issue due to supply issues. I do not think Nikon's NPS policy is right or fair as many of us who are not NPS buy more new Nikon products than some of the NPS Pros. Nikon should rethink their sales policy of fulfilling NPS orders first to the exclusion of other orders. That is my main point.

I think the S 400mm f4.5 is a needed lens. If it performs as well as the 500mm f5.6 pf, I might want to buy it. That being said, since I am not NPS because I do not sell my images for money, and since Nikon treats me and others as second tier customers, I am less inclined to just wait in line for a new lens.

As others have said, make sure meter is not on Spot. Set it to Matrix. Two other settings to check--camera exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation. In Nikon, they are additive. Since you are overexposing the subjects maybe camera exp cop is set to a high + amount and the negative flash exp comp you are setting of -1.7 is not enough to offset the higher + camera exp comp. And maybe you have + exp comp set for both the camera and the flash. After you do a Reset, use P mode, Matrix metering, flash mode to front curtain synch for the flash at 0 flash comp. See what you get, Then set - flash exp comp if -1.7 and there should be less light on the subject. In P mode the shutter speed is picked by the camera and should be between 1/60 and 1/250. The aperture is set by the camera too. Make sure your lens aperture switch is locked if you are using a Nikon lens with a CPU. This could be your problem too if the aperture ring is not locked. In my manual for a d800E, see info on page 383. In your manual see info "attaching a lens to the camera."

In Houston, TX last night we had a full moon and a lunar eclipse. Here are some pictures of the moon after moonrise and during the first half of the lunar eclipse. I will try and upload a set of files. D500, 500mm f5.6 pf, 1.4x tc on tripod

The Z 9 does have a USB charging port so its battery can be charged without removing it from the Z9. I just got my Z9 and am charging the battery with the battery charger for the first time. Read the Z9 Reference Guide for more info especially page 76 as it specifies that a special USB cable will be needed if you do not use the supplied EH-7P charger. The special cables are listed on page 843 of the Reference Guide. However it was not clear to me what power source is needed so I would be extremely cautious in doing something not specifically described in Nikon Z9 manuals. I hope others with more knowledge can help you out.