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Using a Nikon Z 6 to photograph a newborn baby

Guest post by Lee Pullen, a photographer from Bristol, UK.

I first dipped my toe into the Nikon waters back in 2008 with a D80. Before long I progressed to a D700, which was my faithful companion for almost a decade. I then invested in a D810, and most recently a Z 6. I planned to put this new mirrorless camera through its paces to document the first days of life for my baby, creating an album for them to enjoy when they’re older.

The first thing to note is how welcome the lighter weight and smaller size of the Z 6 was. Space in my hospital bag was at a premium – who knew that newborn babies would need so many clothes, nappies, blankets..! Due to space constraints, and aiming for simplicity, I elected to take just one lens: my Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED, a workhorse I’ve used since 2009. The smaller and lighter upcoming 24-70 f/2.8 S lens would have been appreciated in this situation, but given the price I expect my current 24-70 will see a few more years of use!

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