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ShunCheung

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  1. I downloaded the new firmware from a Windows machine, and the downloaded file is a binary .bin file, not the previous .exe wrapper. Therefore, you just place the .bin file on the root (upper most) folder on the CFexpess card. Nikon has been using that new process the last couple of times. And I also did the upgrade twice, the second time to upgrade the GNSS (GPS) firmware version from 0.07 to 0.17.
  2. There is one more session scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6pm EDT, which is GMT -4, hosted by Robert's Camera in Indianapolis. These sessions are never recorded. https://classes.robertscamera.com/event/the-z8-z9-set-up-to-step-up-buttons-dials-menus-and-settings/?fbclid=IwAR3VbHQATAld01l5TLpugwXFZfCT_EV3Lbvngboq9yG5ZT08ELU1vgJBXQg
  3. https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/mirrorless-cameras/firmware-updates/z-9-firmware-5-point-0.page
  4. My wife and I were walking in a regional park, and she noticed that this young woman had a cat in her backpack. My wife talked to her briefly, and she said that is a convenient way to take a cat to the park. That seems to be a fairly big cat for the backpack, but the cat still had room to move around inside.
  5. I just updated the thread subject, and it says Zf now. I have four different Nikon Z bodies but have no Zf. I just checked all of them (Z6, Z6ii, Z8, and Z9), and none of them makes any sound when I rotate them from landscape to portrait, but I have removed all lenses and FTZ adapters, and I also hold onto those strap lugs to make sure that they don't make any sound.
  6. Note: Consider keeping uploads no larger than 1600 pixels on the long side when it matters, and sticking with 1000 pixels when the image feels no pain at that resolution. On data size/compression, try to keep things under 1mb, shooting for 600kb when you can stop there. Note that this includes photos hosted off-site (at Flickr, Photobucket, your own site, etc.). New to this thread? The general guidelines for these Wednesday threads are right here: https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/398109-guidelines-for-nikon-forum-wednesday-image-threads. For now, we're sticking with 1, 2, or 3 images per week as you see fit.
  7. The Nikon D4, D4s, D5, D6, and Z9 can share batteries. However, since the size of the grip is different from mirrorless as the body is considerably thinner, they require a different battery chamber cover. My D5 uses the BL-6 (green) but the Z9 uses the BL-7, yellow. You can see the shape is different. You need this cover to hold the EN-EL18* battery in place.
  8. Thom Hogan also has comments on this deal: https://bythom.com/newsviews/nikon-acquires-red.html
  9. I am merely reusing Nikon company news' title. It is not quite a done deal yet, but it seems close and a very interesting development: https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0307_01.html
  10. That image looks very familiar, but this is the first time in 2024. Glad the tradition is continuing.
  11. Note: Consider keeping uploads no larger than 1600 pixels on the long side when it matters, and sticking with 1000 pixels when the image feels no pain at that resolution. On data size/compression, try to keep things under 1mb, shooting for 600kb when you can stop there. Note that this includes photos hosted off-site (at Flickr, Photobucket, your own site, etc.). New to this thread? The general guidelines for these Wednesday threads are right here: https://www.photo.net/forums/topic/398109-guidelines-for-nikon-forum-wednesday-image-threads. For now, we're sticking with 1, 2, or 3 images per week as you see fit.
  12. The D500 has the feature to send to a smart device as well as has the airplane mode. I always have the airplane mode set to ON, on my D500, and I never have any battery drain issue. At least nothing that I would worry about. E.g. the frame counter on the top LCE will remain on, and I am sure it drains the battery a little over time. However, on the D500, the airplane mode is part of the Set Up menu. On the Z8 and Z9, there is a separate Network Menu to collect the communication-related setting.
  13. The BL-7 battery chamber cover for the Z9 is a separate, $37.95 item. I have an extra one on a separate battery so that it is ready to be inserted.
  14. Vermilion Flycatcher: This bird kept on flying off and then returning to that same branch, such that I started shooting as soon as he took off, and sure enough he returned after a few seconds. This image was right before he landed.
  15. If the airplane mode is off, even though the camera itself is switched off, the camera can still communicate with other devices. I recently installed SnapBridge on my fairly new iPhone 15 and used that app a bit with my Z8, and I noticed that the Z8 could still communicate with the phone even though the camera is off. Therefore, potentially there could be battery drain when such communication is in progress. I find SnapBridge very frustrating to use as it is not robust software and the communication is flaky. If one is not using it, it is best to switch on the airplane mode.
  16. Certainly no birds in flight on the surface of the moon, nor any 100-meter dash. Kind of hard to do that with a spacesuit on. ๐Ÿ˜‰
  17. The battery should last a lot longer than a year and half. I have EN-EL18a that came with my D5 in 2016 and are still ok. The usual suspects are either through the lens mount or wifi/bluetooth. Otherwise, the camera may be malfunctioning. ๐Ÿ˜
  18. Bill, does calibration or anything help? Wonder the new battery will make a difference.
  19. Please double check the airplane mode is on and see whether that makes a difference. Donโ€™t think the FTZ will drain your battery, but third-party adapters could be a problem. In any case, remove the FTZ overnight.
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