Nikon Z6 on Beach Vacation

by Stanley LearyPhotography
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The photo above is of Brown Pelicans. The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Manual, ISO 800, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 360)]

I love shooting with the Nikon Z6 camera during our family’s vacation at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Leary Family Photo [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/1000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 24)]

Combining the Nikon Z6 with the Godox V860IIN flashes, I got some good group photos and portraits on the beach.

Stanley & Dorie [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/1000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 105)]

I love the ability to see what I am getting before shooting. Less chimping and checking the LCD. Also, using the Electronic View Finder, I can see what I am getting. While witnessing the histogram is always helpful, it is less necessary with the mirrorless than the DSLR.

Manzi Family [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/320, ƒ/6.3, (35mm = 75)]
Early morning walk on the beach at Ocean Isle, North Carolina. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 110, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 48)]

I loved taking early morning walks each day carrying the Nikon Z6. I used the tilting LCD screen for this photo to get the camera low to the ground.

Early morning walk on the beach at Ocean Isle, North Carolina. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 110, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 48)]

I enjoy the dynamic range that the camera is capturing as well.

Fisherman near the Ocean Isle Peer. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 105)]

I love being able to capture the family as well in candids.

The annual jigsaw puzzle [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 2800, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 24)]

I like how the face recognition and eye tracking function works.

Adaline is shopping at Lowe’s in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, during our Leary Family Vacation. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 3200, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 95)]
Ultra-light flying at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, during our Leary Family Vacation. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/800, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 105)]
Early morning walk on the beach at Ocean Isle, North Carolina. Leary Family Vacation [NIKON Z 6, Sigma VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 110, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 48)]

All positives so far in using the camera during our family vacation.