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She’s Great, but the Family’s a Problem
Who doesn’t love a summer romance? Everything comes together so perfectly. And you think to yourself, “this is better than I could have imagined.”
That was my feeling when the Nikon Z5 arrived at my doorstep. It was an arranged meeting, and only for a while so I could write a review. I decided the best way to get to know one other was on a road trip. I packed my bags and we headed to Lake Tahoe.
You know how it is in the beginning: long walks by lake, sunsets on the balcony, and more moments together than apart.
I like this camera. A big part of its appeal is the new 24–50mm compact zoom lens. And even though the Z5 features a full frame sensor, it feels lighter than you’d think. I had no problem carrying it on a 7-mile hike to Emerald Cove.
Many photographers frown upon the kit zoom. It’s the lens that comes with the camera — versatile, affordable, but not professional. The 24–50mm Nikkor is lovely. I just finished looking at the pictures it produced in Lightroom, and they are gorgeous. I’m not kidding. My fondness for the Z5 was growing by the frame.
But the Nikon is only mine for a month. Like I said, it was an arranged meeting. The morning will come when I’ll receive a shipping label with a note on how to return the camera to New York. I’m in California. That’s so far…
