When I first decided to take the plunge and switch to a mirrorless camera for my wildlife photography, I was a bit hesitant. I had been completely satisfied with my Nikon D500 and thought it was one of the best wildlife cameras I had ever owned. The thought of relearning a new camera gave me some pause. After purchasing and using my Nikon Z9, I realized very quickly that this camera was either going to be an unruly beast or a tireless companion, depending entirely on how I set it up. Over time, I realized the difference between missed opportunities and photographs worth framing, time and time again, came down to just how intuitive I could make my use of the Z9 in the field.
