• Members 535 posts
    June 16, 2023, 7:10 p.m.

    I just received my NF-X from Viltrox France, and as I mounted it gave immediately an error.
    My Z30 got the updated software, per instruction, the NF-Z needed a firmware update via the USB C port.
    I did it, without getting any confirmation or error.

    Now the error disappeared. The camera keeps reverting to manual focus.
    I tried to contact Viltrox, now I'm waiting for a response.

    Any idea on what I am doing wrong?
    Did I missed a trick ??

    MF happens on both lenses, and they work fine on FTZ II:
    AF-P 70-300 5.6E - Sigma 150-600C

    • listed 180€ - I Got an offer, a coupon + a rebate.
      I ended up paying 81€ shipping & tax included - while I paid a used FTZ 218€

    ( I got a second adapter to avoid switching the FTZ four times a day - and ending up having it on the wrong lens )

  • Members 535 posts
    June 19, 2023, 11:53 a.m.

    Not only AF was not working, but the camera didn't read F/stop as well.

    I sent a video to Viltrox.fr on Sunday and...
    ...Viltrox answered today, Monday:

    A new update is on the way, I should receive it in 24 hours

    that's Fast, really FAST.

    ( what Customers' Support usually answers in 24 hours? )

  • edit

    Thread title has been changed from Anybody use a Viltrox NF-Z ??.

  • Members 535 posts
    July 1, 2023, 9:27 a.m.
  • July 1, 2023, 9:53 a.m.

    Now Viltrox just needs to make one with a focus motor in it.

  • Members 535 posts
    July 14, 2023, 9:12 p.m.

    The Viltrox NF-Z is now permanently on the Sigma 150-600C.
    Like the FTZ1, the bottom boob makes too complicated to use on the AF-P 70-300E, so I stuck there the FTZ II instead.

    First time out in one week.
    It feels good to be at the pond to test a brand-new TC-1401.

    Yessss, I got it used for 160€..
    ...that makes for another long story.

    Sticking it between the NF-Z and the 150-600C, gives me a very long canon in front of my diminishing Z30
    😂

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    It was fresh this morning. On the other side of the pond, there was a sign under the tree

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    Even at 102mt, I could see a horses-fly over the signpost 👀

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    From its legs position, I deduct that:

    my Sigma lens is sharp with the Viltrox adapter

    ( and adding the TC is not losing that quality )

    PS: all the photos are SOOC

    ->>Less this one. It's a screenshot of this thread

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