Scott Turner Wrote:
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> I plan to rent one to try out, but...
> maybe it's a sign of age, but I LIKE looking
> through a good 100% view optical viewfinder. I
> understand the advantages of EVF in particular and
> mirrorless in general, and I'm generally good
> about keeping up with and embracing new tech, but
> this one I'm having trouble warming up to.
Hi Scott,
The EVF has lots of advantages....and a few notable disadvantages. On the good side, you see the exposure you're going to get and can adjust without taking test shots. On last-second grab shots, this really comes in handy. The EVF can also provide leveling information and a histogram, right there for you to look at, without taking your eye off the viewfinder. On my Nikon Z6, I have full-frame AF coverage. Not even the best $6,500 D6 has that. You can also chimp your photos in the EVF without needing an eye loupe, because the EVF is already vision-corrected.
The downers are that the EVF is not perfectly in synch with real time. It is really good, but if you think you're going to single-finger "the moment" the moment may have passed when you press the shutter release. For that, you would need a DSLR.....or you could burst with the mirrorless. Spray and pray, as they say. The other downer is that the EVF sucks battery. The Nikon Zs virtually always get you a lot more shots than advertised, but it's not like a DSLR. You will need an extra battery or two each day.
Initially, you might not find it warm and fuzzy, but after shooting with it for a while, you will get used to it. As noted, I really like mine.
/Kevin Madore