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Nikon Z7 in Dental Photography

Nikon Z7 in Dental Photography

Finally, the long-awaited Nikon Z7 is available and we could do some first tests.

The Nikon Z 7 is the company’s high-end full-frame mirrorless camera. It features a 45.7MP BSI-CMOS sensor, a hybrid AF system with 493 points and 90% coverage and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. The rugged body is similar in design to the D850 DSLR and is fully sealed against dust and moisture. It features a 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder and tilting 3.2″, 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD. An OLED panel on the top plate displays current shooting settings. Photos are stored on an XQD card.

 

 

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Side by side the Nikon D850 and the Nikon Z7 look like “brother and sister”. The two cameras are very similar but still different. The Z7 has a smaller, lighter form factor and an electronic viewfinder (covering only 90%), while the D850 has a better battery life and an optical viewfinder (covering 100%). Another key difference between the two cameras is storage media – Nikon decided to go with a single XQD memory card slot on the Z7 instead of two memory card slots that we see on the Nikon D850. For video shooters, the Nikon Z7 is also a better option, thanks to 4:2:2 10-bit recording with N-Log, which is absent on the D850. Another feature difference is the number of autofocus points, which favors the Z7, although that doesn’t mean the Z7’s autofocus system is actually faster or more reliable (yet to be tested

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Since the D850 currently sells for $3,300, and the Z7 sells for $3,400, the question is, which camera is the better choice for your photography? Well, it depends upon your needs.

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Let’s get back to dental photography. The D850 and the Z7 offer many features and options you don’t really need in dental photography. Personally, I shoot always in DX mode. This gives you a better control of proportions, frame, and light. It also reduces the file size, keeping quality high.

Our first test shots show no really big difference between the two cameras. Images have been taken using manual mode – Nikon SB200 flashes mounted on an OWL bracket using the 105mm on the D850 and the 85mm DX on the Z7 – WB set to 5300 K – Image control set to Neutral.

 

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After working with the Nikon Z7 for almost 2 months now, I find that the electronic viewfinder is a real relief at work, especially with the focus peaking displayed. Especially for eyeglass wearers, this is an improvement. In the digital workflow, the individually configurable Wifi data transfer has proven to be extremely useful. It is possible to define a specific folder on the computer for storing the images.

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We’ll be there! Seville’s Dental Photography Conference details

We’ll be there! Seville’s Dental Photography Conference details

The meeting you’ve been waiting for has finally come. Note June 2019 in your calendar, as Dental Photography Conference arrives!!!

Dental Photo Master has the honor to provide the media patronage of the meeting and we’re pleased to announce the key speakers.

You can learn from top experts who have a passion for teaching.

Panaghiotis Bazos will give a lecture about trends in dental photography. Dr. Bazos is the authority with many diplomas and degrees from all over the world’s best schools. Calling him a world-class professional in dental restorative techniques is not enough.

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You’ll also have the chance to take part in workshops and lecture with Sascha Hein. He is one of the top dental technologists; he conducted independent research, which lead to the development of the visual_eyes liquid and the fluor_eyes flash system for fluorescent dental photography.

There’ll be more great names! You’ll also meet Alessandro Devigus from Switzerland, Carlos A. Ayala Paz from Peru, Javier Tapia Guadix from Spain and Louis Hardan from Lebanon.

Apart from the media patronage, Dental Photo Master will also have its speaker: Krzysztof Chmielewski, our Educational Director. He is the international speaker in the field of implantology and bone regeneration, esthetic treatment and dental photography.

But don’t worry – you won’t be lectured. The greatest thing is that all of our key guests will conduct workshops with participants! This is the best way to learn from your masters. To work with them – it’s an opportunity you can’t miss.

And if you’ll do your best… We’ll have a surprise! You may leave Seville not only with some great memories and lessons learned but also with a new NIKON Z6 or Z7  in your bag. Yes, one of the participants will win this fantastic new camera!

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We’re looking forward to this event, really proud and sure this will be the key event in dental photography of 2019.

For tickets and more details go here: dentist.camera

Win a Nikon Z6 or Z7: dentist.camera win-a-nikon