And the winner is..

A dear friend reminded me that I hadn’t updated my blog about buying a new camera. Just a note—the date on that post isn’t right; it was actually late 2024. After a lot of research, I stuck with Nikon and bought the Z6 III. I thought about the Z8, but it was a bit bigger and pricier. The Z6iii is called a mini Z8 with the new tech, so it seemed like the best fit. I like its size and weight, and since I already know the menus, switching over was easy. A recent firmware update made it even more like the Z8, which is great for me.

Nikon has released some great new cameras and lenses this year. For my camera, I picked the 24-120 lens because I like its range and sharpness. I tried it out at the South Coast Botanical Gardens during the Butterfly Exhibit and was really happy with how sharp the photos turned out. I also used my 105 macro lens with an adapter and got some nice results.  No focus stacking was used in my example, as those little guys fly off without any notice, but it's still pretty good for a quick shot.  

My husband is thinking about getting a camera, so I’m doing some research for him now. I’ll probably go with a smaller Nikon body so we can share lenses, and I can help him get started. We might consider another Fuji, but I have a feeling Nikon will win again. He doesn’t mind the size or weight as much as I do; I just want him to have a good grip and enjoy using it. We’re planning a trip to Yosemite later this year, so I want to make sure he has the right gear.

Do you think there will ever be a time when we feel we have all we need and no longer need to look at the newest gear coming out?    HA!  Yeah right.