My Nikon Z 180–600mm lens arrived last week and, after much deliberation between OM System and Nikon for my wildlife photography setup here in Scotland, I finally got to take it out along with the Nikon Z8 and the 400mm f/4.5 lens on Friday. Both of these lenses are among the best lens options for … Read more
Yesterday I headed up to Loch Turret reservoir. I’ve been there before with Sofia, but this time I wanted to go further — to cross the burns that had previously stopped us and push a little deeper into the hills. I took the Nikon Z8 paired with the Nikon Z 24–120mm f/4. The goal wasn’t … Read more
In a previous article, I discussed the choice that I was making about which system I would end up using as my primary wildlife gear in Scotland. I wrote that article while I was still living in the Philippines. Now I’ve had some time here in Scotland and I’ve finally made a choice, but it … Read more
Nikon might not release cameras as quickly as some other manufacturers, but what they do bring out tend to be photographers’ cameras. The current Z lineup has matured into a capable system, yet the question remains: which Nikon Z body is actually the best for photography in 2026?I own three of the main Nikon Z … Read more
Last Updated: June 2026 Added my current Nikon Z8 field kit, updated accessory recommendations based on long-term use, and refined buying advice throughout the article. The Nikon Z8 is proving to be a dream camera for me — the autofocus is incredible, the handling is near perfect, and the image quality is nothing short of … Read more
There are days when photography has nothing to do with testing gear, and everything to do with finding a little bit of quiet. Today was one of those days. I’ve been running on empty lately, and most of my time and energy has been tied up with worries about Isobelle. So this afternoon I took … Read more
I woke up this morning with mixed feelings — questioning my own thinking, but also feeling a strange sense of excitement. For the first time in a long while, decisions feel like they’ve been made. Now it’s just a case of working toward the point where we can act on them. This week was a … Read more
Last updated 6th July 2026: I’ve been shooting Nikon way more since I moved to Scotland at the end of January 2026 and in my opinion, both the Z8 and Z6III are two of the best Nikon Z cameras for photography, but they suit slightly different photographers. Ever since the Nikon Z8 was announced, I’ve had … Read more