... in which I slap Nikon's latest 180-600mm lens on to Nikon's first generation Z camera to see if this combination can keep up with the waterfowl of Western Australia.
What I hadn't taken into account was the other variable in this combination: Me. Delving deep into the autofocus menus I discover options I never knew existed and find more ways to tweak and twiddle with the settings in the hope of capturing the beauty of wildlife. But will these enhancements actually allow me to capture the majesty of birds in flight?
Camera: Nikon Z 6
Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Location: Herdsman Lake Western Australia
Date: October 2023-April 2024
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