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Pre-Production Nikon Z7
Pre-Production FTZ Connector
NIKKOR AF-S 600mm ƒ/4 FL
After a bit of morning surf photography, buddy and Nikon Ambassador, Vincent Versace and I made the trek from Huntington Beach to the San Diego Zoo. Lucky enough to have the Snow Leopards out and in soft light... and a Z7 with which to capture the image.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the FTZ connector for the Nikon Mirrorless system allows the camera to make images with over 360 different F-Mount NIKKOR lenses?
Processing details:
Captured as a L-Fine* JPG
In PS-Elements, image was resized and sharpened before text was added.
Z7 + FTZ + Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF AF-S VR, hand held, ISO 5000, wide open at 1/160s; 33% cropped (15/45MP).
This morning, I took my second technical walk with the Nikon Z8. In an effort to get more familiar with its functions, I decided to switch things up and mounted my trusted Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 FX AF-S ED lens using the FTZ II Mount Adapter. Despite its hefty weight, this lens has always delivered sharp results and beautiful bokeh—even under the shadowy canopies of trees. I hope the photos speak for themselves and you’ll agree after having a look.
As I stepped out from the Charnwood Water car park, swans and a variety of ducks approached me, expecting breakfast. Some of the swans even reminded me—by gently touching—that they were waiting to be fed. I spotted a pair of Mandarin ducks, known as a perching duck species, but decided to leave them undisturbed, knowing how shy they tend to be. I made a mental note to return to them on my way back.
The woodlands surrounding Charnwood Water were in full spring bloom—cherry and plum trees had turned the area into a painter’s palette. I noticed dew drops gently collecting on their petals in the crisp morning air. I captured some of my first images of the day here among the Cherry Blossoms, hoping to share a sense of their quiet beauty.
While the squirrels were surprisingly elusive, I spotted one mischievously peeking at me from high up in an ancient oak tree. It kept its distance, still unfamiliar with my lens, but I managed to get a fairly close shot at 200mm. As always, nature photography is a lesson in patience. Those who wait are often rewarded.
Blue tits were flitting about in small groups, clearly busy with nesting preparations. One male—at least I believe it was a male—paused briefly along the walking trail, singing its heart out. Surely calling for a mate.
After photographing the squirrel, I turned my attention to a Wood Pigeon that allowed me to get unusually close. I took the opportunity to capture a soft portrait of it, with a background of warm greens and yellows rendered into pleasing bokeh.
On my way back to the car, I saw the Mandarin duck pair being fed by some generous passers-by. Bathed in morning light, their vibrant colors were on full display. I finally took several shots of them and continued testing the Z8’s AF Subject Detection for the second time. It's definitely a major upgrade over the D850, and I know it will take practice to master. But I’m optimistic—it’s a journey I look forward to.
Mandarin Duck in the UK - Distribution & Population
Introduction to the UK: Mandarin Ducks are native to East Asia, including regions like southeastern Siberia, Korea, eastern China, and Japan. They were introduced to the UK in the 20th century, primarily for ornamental purposes in wildfowl collections. Escapees from these collections began breeding in the wild around the 1930s, leading to the establishment of a feral population.
Current Population: As of recent estimates, the UK hosts a population of approximately 7,000 Mandarin Ducks. This population has been increasing over time and is considered valuable, especially since the species' numbers have declined in its native range.
Geographical Distribution: Mandarin Ducks are primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas with park lakes and other wetlands surrounded by overhanging trees. They are also present in parts of North England, Wales, and Scotland.
Habitat Preferences
Breeding Sites: Mandarin Ducks prefer breeding in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes, or ponds. They are known for nesting in tree cavities, making them one of the UK's few "perching duck" species.
Winter Habitats: During the winter months, they can be found in marshes, flooded fields, and open rivers. While they prefer freshwater environments, they may also inhabit coastal lagoons and estuaries.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Tech notes:
Lens: Handheld or on monopod, always with VR on.
Aperture: Mostly f/6.3 to f/8.
All images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I've started using a Nikon Cross-Body Strap or a monopod for longer walks.
Here are the monopod details:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever
Your comments and criticism are always appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊
Another from Portsmouth. The fish market triptych I made ( www.flickr.com/photos/alex_wendes/52251331406 ) came from right next door to this boat.
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Nikon Z6, FTZ, Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5
Exposure X7, Color Efex Pro 4
Z7 + FTZ + Nikkor 300mm f/4.5K ai'd ED (non-IF) hand held; ISO 900, f/5.6 at 1/800s; ~8% cropped (3.5/45MP), no flash used.
One vehicle from the first batch of Enviro200s obtained by Go-Ahead Metrobus, 154 YX60 FTZ stands at the St. Paul's Cray Grovelands Road terminus of the R1. Tuesday 1st September 2020. DSCN50816.
AD E200 Dart-AD Enviro200 8.9m.
Couldn't decide between colour and b&w again. Never mind.
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Nikon Z6, FTZ, Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5
Exposure X7, Color Efex Pro 4
This morning, I took my second technical walk with the Nikon Z8. In an effort to get more familiar with its functions, I decided to switch things up and mounted my trusted Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 FX AF-S ED lens using the FTZ II Mount Adapter. Despite its hefty weight, this lens has always delivered sharp results and beautiful bokeh—even under the shadowy canopies of trees. I hope the photos speak for themselves and you’ll agree after having a look.
As I stepped out from the Charnwood Water car park, swans and a variety of ducks approached me, expecting breakfast. Some of the swans even reminded me—by gently touching—that they were waiting to be fed. I spotted a pair of Mandarin ducks, known as a perching duck species, but decided to leave them undisturbed, knowing how shy they tend to be. I made a mental note to return to them on my way back.
The woodlands surrounding Charnwood Water were in full spring bloom—cherry and plum trees had turned the area into a painter’s palette. I noticed dew drops gently collecting on their petals in the crisp morning air. I captured some of my first images of the day here among the Cherry Blossoms, hoping to share a sense of their quiet beauty.
While the squirrels were surprisingly elusive, I spotted one mischievously peeking at me from high up in an ancient oak tree. It kept its distance, still unfamiliar with my lens, but I managed to get a fairly close shot at 200mm. As always, nature photography is a lesson in patience. Those who wait are often rewarded.
Blue tits were flitting about in small groups, clearly busy with nesting preparations. One male—at least I believe it was a male—paused briefly along the walking trail, singing its heart out. Surely calling for a mate.
After photographing the squirrel, I turned my attention to a Wood Pigeon that allowed me to get unusually close. I took the opportunity to capture a soft portrait of it, with a background of warm greens and yellows rendered into pleasing bokeh.
On my way back to the car, I saw the Mandarin duck pair being fed by some generous passers-by. Bathed in morning light, their vibrant colors were on full display. I finally took several shots of them and continued testing the Z8’s AF Subject Detection for the second time. It's definitely a major upgrade over the D850, and I know it will take practice to master. But I’m optimistic—it’s a journey I look forward to.
Mandarin Duck in the UK - Distribution & Population
Introduction to the UK: Mandarin Ducks are native to East Asia, including regions like southeastern Siberia, Korea, eastern China, and Japan. They were introduced to the UK in the 20th century, primarily for ornamental purposes in wildfowl collections. Escapees from these collections began breeding in the wild around the 1930s, leading to the establishment of a feral population.
Current Population: As of recent estimates, the UK hosts a population of approximately 7,000 Mandarin Ducks. This population has been increasing over time and is considered valuable, especially since the species' numbers have declined in its native range.
Geographical Distribution: Mandarin Ducks are primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas with park lakes and other wetlands surrounded by overhanging trees. They are also present in parts of North England, Wales, and Scotland.
Habitat Preferences
Breeding Sites: Mandarin Ducks prefer breeding in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes, or ponds. They are known for nesting in tree cavities, making them one of the UK's few "perching duck" species.
Winter Habitats: During the winter months, they can be found in marshes, flooded fields, and open rivers. While they prefer freshwater environments, they may also inhabit coastal lagoons and estuaries.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Tech notes:
Lens: Handheld or on monopod, always with VR on.
Aperture: Mostly f/6.3 to f/8.
All images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I've started using a Nikon Cross-Body Strap or a monopod for longer walks.
Here are the monopod details:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever
Your comments and criticism are always appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊
Nikon Z5
FTZ Adapter
AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:3.5-6.3D
Just a quick grab shot from the interior of the car while I was headed home. The light was getting low, and I don't know what other camera I have other than the Z50 that could have done as well on the exposure.
No corrections.
Sundance has again taken over the bridge (my office chair) for nap time.
Camera: Nikon Z6
Lens: NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f2.5 pre Ai (aperture at f5.6)
Adapter: FTZ
This is a 66 image focus shift capture from Jeff Mitchel's prototype Nikon Z7 full frame mirrioless camera using the FTZ adapter and a 105mm nano coated macro lens. (The FTZ "Adapter" would be better describe IMHO as a coupler. There to my observation no loss of functionality or quality from an F-mount mount camera to a Z mount camera when using it). The list of "cool" stuff that this camera can do is mind boggling. In addition to Focus Shift, you can preview the focus stack in camera and use it to determine how many files you actually need to shoot, instead of the pray and spray approach. I shot this as a jpeg because I do not have the updated software to read Z NEF files/. I also shot this in sRGB.
The focus stacked files were merged using Helicon Focus (the best software to do this sorta thing. Opened in Photoshop to resize the file.
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Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) male.
Mike Lewis Park. Grand Prairie, Texas.
Dallas County. July 30, 2022.
Nikon Z fc + Nikon FTZ II mount adapter.
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E ED PF VR + TC-14e III teleconverter.
(420mm) f/7.1 @ 1/640 sec. ISO 220.
The superb almost summer plumaged Black-necked grebe at Cheddar reservoir along with its two lesser developed mates have been here for a while now. Hope they stay a little longer.....
Z7 + FTZ + Nikkor 300mm f/4.5K ai'd ED (non-IF) hand held, some 5-6m away; ISO 1250, f/5.6 at 1/200s; 44,4% cropped (20/45MP). 3 focus stacked images.
Image captured in Constance KY at the Anderson Ferry landing.
Passing by Boone No. 7 is the "James H" pushing one small barge. Not much info on this tow other than home port is Cincinnati.
Camera: Nikon Z6
Lens: Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 G VR
Adapter: Nikon FTZ
Tynemouth Castle is located on a rocky headland (known as Pen Bal Crag), overlooking Tynemouth Pier. The moated castle-towers, gatehouse and keep are combined with the ruins of the Benedictine priory where early kings of Northumbria were buried.
After the monastery was suppressed during the reign of Henry VIII (1509–47), Tynemouth headland became a coastal fortress, and remained so until 1956 because of its strategic position at the mouth of the river Tyne.
This is the entrance to the priory chapel.
This morning, I took my second technical walk with the Nikon Z8. In an effort to get more familiar with its functions, I decided to switch things up and mounted my trusted Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 FX AF-S ED lens using the FTZ II Mount Adapter. Despite its hefty weight, this lens has always delivered sharp results and beautiful bokeh—even under the shadowy canopies of trees. I hope the photos speak for themselves and you’ll agree after having a look.
As I stepped out from the Charnwood Water car park, swans and a variety of ducks approached me, expecting breakfast. Some of the swans even reminded me—by gently touching—that they were waiting to be fed. I spotted a pair of Mandarin ducks, known as a perching duck species, but decided to leave them undisturbed, knowing how shy they tend to be. I made a mental note to return to them on my way back.
The woodlands surrounding Charnwood Water were in full spring bloom—cherry and plum trees had turned the area into a painter’s palette. I noticed dew drops gently collecting on their petals in the crisp morning air. I captured some of my first images of the day here among the Cherry Blossoms, hoping to share a sense of their quiet beauty.
While the squirrels were surprisingly elusive, I spotted one mischievously peeking at me from high up in an ancient oak tree. It kept its distance, still unfamiliar with my lens, but I managed to get a fairly close shot at 200mm. As always, nature photography is a lesson in patience. Those who wait are often rewarded.
Blue tits were flitting about in small groups, clearly busy with nesting preparations. One male—at least I believe it was a male—paused briefly along the walking trail, singing its heart out. Surely calling for a mate.
After photographing the squirrel, I turned my attention to a Wood Pigeon that allowed me to get unusually close. I took the opportunity to capture a soft portrait of it, with a background of warm greens and yellows rendered into pleasing bokeh.
On my way back to the car, I saw the Mandarin duck pair being fed by some generous passers-by. Bathed in morning light, their vibrant colors were on full display. I finally took several shots of them and continued testing the Z8’s AF Subject Detection for the second time. It's definitely a major upgrade over the D850, and I know it will take practice to master. But I’m optimistic—it’s a journey I look forward to.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
Thank you so much for visiting my gallery, whether you leave a comment, add it to your favorites, or simply take a moment to look around. Your support means a lot to me, and I wish you good luck and beautiful light in all your endeavors.
© All rights belong to R.Ertuğ. Please refrain from using these images without my express written permission. If you are interested in purchasing or using them, feel free to contact me via Flickr mail.
Tech notes:
Lens: Handheld or on monopod, always with VR on.
Aperture: Mostly f/6.3 to f/8.
All images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
I've started using a Nikon Cross-Body Strap or a monopod for longer walks.
Here are the monopod details:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head with Standard Lever
Your comments and criticism are always appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to explore! 😊