Photographing Extreme Acrobatics with Nikon Z
Joe McNally and the Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras
Performers - In Part 4 of the Performers Series, Joe McNally shares the quiet side of the lives of Las Vegas performer duo, Ekaterina Bazarova and Wayne Skivington, as well as their intense gymnastics moves.
Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally photographed Cirque de Soleil performers Ekaterina (Kat) Bazarova and Wayne Skivington with the Z series mirrorless cameras.
Z 6, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S, focal length at 15mm, 1/8 second, f/8, ISO 1600, aperture priority, Matrix metering
Z 6, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S, focal length at 15.5mm, 1/125 second, f/4.5, ISO 1250, manual exposure, Matrix metering
Z 7, NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S, focal length at 24mm, 1/200 second, f/10, ISO 200, manual exposure, Matrix metering
Joe used the Z 6, designed for high ISO action capture in low-light areas of their respective homes, showing the behind the scenes lives of the performers. On location in the remote hills of Nevada for the beauty shots, Joe Utilized the Z 7 and its high resolution 45.7MP sensor, along with studio lighting to freeze the action.
Z 7, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, focal length at 24mm, 1/125 second, f/8, ISO 400, manual exposure, Matrix metering