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Which of Zee's you like?

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I share my thoughts on the three Nikon Z's in my life. Which of these would you choose? The Nikon Z8, the Zf, or the new Z6III?
Edit: at 15:15, mislabeled: No crop in 4K60p. There IS a crop in 4K120p.
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@dpfreedman Ай бұрын

Three cheers for Omar! KZfaq's most likeable, down to earth, helpful, and entertaining photography channel.

@mortalens Ай бұрын

i second that!

@MrToonfish Ай бұрын

The trick is that we have a good time on every video, fun and very informative in the same time, that's what I really appreciate over most of the other photo channels ! ;-)

@JerryDavis Ай бұрын

@@mortalens I third that!

@vapdoowap9917 Ай бұрын

As a pro photographer, I took the ZF for my personnal work, travel, just because it gives me a smille each time. I’ve starded photography in 80’ so perhaps it’s the reason… Thanks Omar for your very gooood work!!! FUUUN

@CraigEggleton Ай бұрын

Z6iii hit the sweet spot for me. Absolutely loved my time with z8. Switched back to Sony for a bit and when I went back and looked at film and pics and realized how much I loved the Nikon look. Z6 hit the sweet spot for size, price, and capabilities.

@PhilJoe82 Ай бұрын

Omar. I need to say, your sense of humor is amazing. I love you content. Thank you for that!

@ogonzilla Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@monster411able Ай бұрын

Received the Z6iii yesterday. Absolutely loving the improvements over the ii. The autofocus is spot on, everything feels turbocharged compared to the ii. Z8 will probably be the next purchase. The ZF, while it looks very cool and has a nice feel with the brass and metal, just doesn’t have a comfortable grip. I prefer the deeper grip of the 6iii. Nice comparison. Keep us updated… I’ll be hoping to hear about you developing a tighter emotional bond with the Z6iii. lol.

@mickeyreyes3189 Ай бұрын

I have the Zf and I just recently traded in my D500 and Z6ii to offset the price of the of my new Z8. I have no regrets so far. I didn't go with the Z6iii because they changed the way the screen flips out. Which is fine on my ZF but not on my main camera. I do pet photography and those low angles are incredibly helpful. I'm no spring chicken and getting down low is not as easy as it used to be, LOL😆

@JimKilgo Ай бұрын

Omar, I have been a Fuji shooter since the X-T2 switched from Canon. I have gone thru using the X-T2 to the X-T4 & 5 (which I still have and use) I mainly went with the Fuji system because of the weight and traveling with a full kit. I am a hybrid shooter and shoot professionally in several genres. Just a few months back I started researching newer cameras with better autofocus specs. I considered Sony, Canon, and Nikon my main reasoning was shooting motorsports and aviation (fast movers) I decided on the Nikon Z8. IMO it was the best fit for the criteria I was using for my decision. I agree with you on all the points with the Z8 it will be my go-to for my motorsports and aviation shoots but like you, it will not be my travel camera. That job will be assigned to the Fuji systems still, I can pack 2 bodies and several lenses including my 100-400mm into my carry-on with no issues.

@Bashe1965 Ай бұрын

As a hobbyist who still likes to shoot film I stayed away from DSLR cameras due to the look and feel of them to me they felt cheep and light. I also wasn't interested in changing my photos on a computer . I also like shooting B&W film, so when Nikon came out with the ZF I finally jumped into the digital game and love it!!

@williambuford6136 Ай бұрын

Digital photography has come a long way from those early DSLRs! Enjoy your ZF.

@hidemaxwell Ай бұрын

you describe the ZF perfectly. It makes you happy... The Z8 is jus the ultimate camera though!

@YeohosuaSenpai Ай бұрын

Nikon doesnt deserve any of the hate it gets. Such an awesome camera ecosystem. Thanks for sharing Omar.

@alwynsmit3546 Күн бұрын

I disagree. Yes, the system is good. It's their attitude for which they deserve everything they get. They're well known to be anti customer in their attitude towards users

@kalimarus Ай бұрын

Omar nailed it with these observations. I have the Z8/Zf as well.

@Interbeing_CDN Ай бұрын

I purchased the Z6III to compliment my Z9, although it is not the unicorn camera, it is a big step up from previous iterations and I feel I will get good use out of it, especially with video where it's smaller form factor provides more options.

@DametteLinda Ай бұрын

You do such a good job of making it feel like you’re speaking directly to me. really appreciate this comparison.

@omnicognatesnr5947 Ай бұрын

I have a D850 and recently purchased a Zf. The Zf is just a thing of wonder. I just use my D850 ( twice the resolution of the Zf ) as a web cam now. Both are great cameras but the autofocus on the Zf is lightyears beyond the D850 and the fun factor is a whole different level. To me the Z6 iii is just a soulless “thing”. It does everything its supposed to except inspire or make things fun. The Z6iii is a Tesla; the Zf is an Aston Martin.

@russellwright9961 Ай бұрын

How do you know anything about the Z6 III if you don’t have the camera??

@romainplagnol882 Ай бұрын

@@russellwright9961Good question

@joshmcdzz6925 Ай бұрын

hmm!! does any camera have a soul? obsession is a disease..

@fwfeo Күн бұрын

I took Z8 the a portrait/ children shoot along with A7iv and Canon R6! I use an adapted Tamron 35-150/2-2.8 E mount, Sigma 24-70/2.8 and RF 24-70/2.8 respectively mounted on those for the rest. I shot equal amounts of on A7iv and Z8. Z8 impressed me with its ability to do perfect eye AF with the adapted lens and the electronic shutter and the size of the grip balancing that beast of a lens very well! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the results were WOW beautiful colors! The camera truly give you confidence to go forth and face any photography challenge! My return to Nikon since I was win over by D700! Happy to be back! Sony and Canon experimentation is over thanks to Z6iii, Z8, Z9 and Zf bodies and the excellent lenses! 🥰

@dunnymonster Ай бұрын

Got the Z6III to accompany my Z9. Very impressed so far by the Z6 III's performance 👍

@photography_by_mnl 19 күн бұрын

I've ordered one to accompany my Z9, (and for streetphotography) aswell!! how's your experience evolved in the last 3 weeks? are you still happy with it's performance?

@dunnymonster 18 күн бұрын

@@photography_by_mnl 100% happy, the AF tracking alone has got me shots my Z6II would have missed. The only difference I've noticed between the Z6III's AF and my Z9 is the Z9 grabs focus on far away ( smaller ) subjects just a tad faster than the Z6III but other than that the AF seems pretty much on par, that is to say excellent. The literally endless buffer on the Z6III also beats my Z9. I'm using very fast CF Express cards in the Z9 which give me 3 or 4 seconds of 20fps before it drops to around 15fps continuously, the Z6III never drops, it just keeps going. If I have one negative it would be that the Z9's 45.7MP rez has kind of spoilt me such that I really notice only having 24.5MP in the Z6III but of course that's not a fault with the camera and for most shooting 24.5MP is fine. Ergonomically I've got my Z6III set up almost identically to my Z9 ( I added the battery grip incidentally) so shifting between both is much easier than it used to be switching to my Z6II. Oh, and don't fret over all the Dynamic Range issues, had I heard nothing about it online I'd have been none the wiser, the Raw files edit perfectly fine in LR, but then again I'm shooting mostly event stuff so I don't need to lift shadows by six stops 😀

@catmonkey6826 Ай бұрын

I love your channel Omar, it's fun, your fun and in photography channels there isn't so much of that! Big tip regards the lugs, remove the triangle split thing and put your Peak Design anchors straight through the eyelet, you'll need a couple of feet of dental floss, that's enough to thread through the anchor, double it and then thread the two ends through the lug, I've gone front to back on mine. That 24 inches of floss is enough to wrap around a few fingers because you'll need to pull pretty hard to get the anchor through the lug. Believe me you will be so glad you did. For one you can push the anchor out of the way when you change cards and it stays there. It's just a much better set up. Best wishes buddy and looking forward to more entertaining content! Chris

@allenbuyck7957 Ай бұрын

I often have to shoot in low light , so the lower MP of my new Z6iii. Low light performance is outstanding

@mrdarryljones1 Ай бұрын

Main Z6iii, backup Z6ii personal fun Zf. (I get paid for my work and don’t need / want 45 mps and the layout is the same as my Z6ii). Nice comparison. 👍🏾

@JasonLorette Ай бұрын

I think if you have a Z8 and a Zf you don't really need a Z6III, but if you don't have a Z8...the Z6III is closer to the Z8 than any other Nikon camera (aside from the Z9). I'm coming from the Z6II, I've been using the Z6III for about a week and am loving it. The autofocus over the Z6II is fast and fantastic. Love the flip screen, love that the information flips vertical, I don't use a strap so my eyelets will be coming off (they are noisy). The size of the Z6III is perfect for me...do I wish they'd bumped the MP a bit for this version, sure, but I'm fine with it. Really happy with it so far. I do agree on the "U sets" I wish you could just go into the menu, set everything for U1 for example and not have to do anything other than turn the dial to U1 when you want it. I'd love a Z8 but at $6200 after taxes in Canada it's well out of my current budget range (Z6III $3900 after taxes).

@ogonzilla Ай бұрын

Your comment is so helpful for folks.

@pacoperezabella Ай бұрын

@@ogonzilla I see the video and my impressions its very similar to @JasonLorette. My doubt its doubt of how much better the focus of the z6 iii is compared to the zf!. Thanks.

@jennypersson8466 16 күн бұрын

I love the Zf because of the handling. The zoomed in focus mode and the focus indication really helps you nail the focus even with manual lenses. I can go effortlessly from shooting with my analogue cameras to using the Zf, especially with lenses were you can change aperature on the actual lens. I recently bought a Viltrox lens that has the brilliant feature of being able to turn stops on and off. Great for video.

@neilmacon8411 Ай бұрын

Love my ZF ❤️🔥.. Now saving for the Z8

@shadow479 Ай бұрын

I'd stay good for Nikon to keep it's legacy in a way. The strap locks keeps that connection to it's classic designs even though it's mirrorless tech. They just need to redesign even though I never thought it was a real issue for me. Also, the Z6 III super bright EVF is super useful for bright days and it's not super bright at all times, it adjusts itself to the existing light. It has a better AF than the ZF in low light. It did not make you as excited because you already had a Z8. The ZF is retro cool looking BUT you have to spend money and try to overcome the cumbersome ergonomics by adding a grip with plate which also adds weight. Overall I thin the Z6III is the most ideal camera, because it is the most balanced in its size, weight, ergonomics, performance, etc. It works for everyone minus those who look for classic nostalgia and cool vintage aesthetics.

@mikeseale8198 Ай бұрын

Another issue for me with the Z6iii is the price point (in the UK at least). The Z8 is now retailing at £3300 compered to £2700 for the Z6iii. The price difference makes it difficult to justify the Z6iii.

@AethersPhil Ай бұрын

I’m in the same position. I’m leaning more towards the z8, but it’ll like come down to which one is in stock first.

@TaiJason37 Ай бұрын

Bro in Europe it‘s the same. 3000€ is crazy whil the Z8 was at 3500€ not long ago 🤷‍♂️

@jordancook1668 Ай бұрын

Agreed. Plus you can sometimes save a couple hundred going used with the Z8. Other than the chunkier size, it’s hard to see much downside with a Z8.

@amermeleitor Ай бұрын

@jordancook1668 even better is to wait the sales online, September / October or the Black Friday or something. You can get the Z8 in near the same price is sold used, but new and with full warranty

@ronmortimer252 Ай бұрын

As a walk-about amateur I upgraded from the D7100 to the Zf and am very happy with it - once I learned the new focusing system. A professional would need more I suppose but you're right about this one being fun to use.

@TimStahmer Ай бұрын

I don’t own Nikon and will likely never switch to that system from Fuji X. However, I love listening to Omar talk about the functionality and feeling when it comes to using a camera. Some of his observations apply no matter what camera you’re looking at. Plus his approach is a lot of fun.

@chromaticvisuelle Ай бұрын

Never says never lol

@BusNerdz 2 күн бұрын

Hobbyist with an old film Nikon FE, a medium format TLR, and I replaced a D3500 with the Nikon ZF about 6 months ago. I'm having so much fun with the ZF shooting manual on old adapted glass and new voightlander z lenses. I rent an autofocus S lens and throw on a grip when i do the rare event - i dont make the money to justify owning them. If I were a working photographer I'd want the Z8 for the custom banks and tilt screen, but it'd truly have to be a fulltime job to justify the cost!

@danielvilliers612 Ай бұрын

The big advantage of the z6iii is that it can do what both of these cameras do. For sure if you have both cameras, the z6iii doesn't bring anything special. But if you have 2500-3000 USD only, it in many ways trouce the two others for 90% of use. One thing I see you didn't talk about and a bit of a game changer, t least from what some people told me, is its capacity to focus in low light compared to the z8. Someone even told me that, what I would say is still the biggest disadvantage of Mirrorless vs Dslr, that is focusing in dark situation with a flash, as the dslr can use the Infrared on the flash to focus. I was told the z63 can focus so much in the dark that it negated that advantage.

@fotografalexandernikolis Ай бұрын

Many speedlights can project a red pattern (visible, not really infrared) that the camera can focus on, and obviously since that literally adds light it practically allows the camera to focus in infinitely dark darkness. Another advantage is that it allows focusing on objects that by themselves do not have a clear texture that the AF system can perceive. But for subjects with a discernible texture or contours, the Z6iii will probably do just fine.

@danielvilliers612 Ай бұрын

@@fotografalexandernikolis yes I know, but mirrorless can't use infrared , that us why you have thar green light, but it is not very powerful. They should have produce flash with led that light when you half press the shutter.

@USGrant21st 19 күн бұрын

The image quality of Zf is better than Z6iii.

@kennygeorgeonline Ай бұрын

Great analysis from the ❤! Your approach has helped me think this through. I started with Z50, added Z6ii and graduated to the Z8. I'm a serious amateur. I pre-ordered the Z6iii for its 8 stop ibis and the specs. I realized that since my Z6ii is enough for walk around and light travel photography, I decided that the greater Dynamic Range and lower noise of my Z6ii was more useful to me than the speed of the Z6iii. I don't shoot video so I returned it today, unopened. If I need speed or more megapixels, I'll use the Z8. Now I'll order the 135 Plena instead. For low light pix around town and more serious street photography, the Z6ii. For inconspicuous street photography and a lightweight setup, the Z50 with the 26mm f/2.8 is my first choice, which is lighter than the Z6ii body only. There's not one perfect camera, but I love the Nikon Z system. (1st Nikon was an FTn in 1974.) I'm hooked on Nikon. I always love your videos!

@fredmuellerphotographer4532 28 күн бұрын

Omar. You are one of a kind. As always your pictures are superior.

@_brushie Ай бұрын

Fuji is making it harder and harder to be a fan boy. My XH2 can still lock up every once in a while and I keep side eyeing the Nikons.

@saucelove Ай бұрын

Me 2. I went back to Nikon.

@Chris-13 Ай бұрын

@@sauceloveyep so did I and zero regrets

@VolkswagenNut1969 Ай бұрын

Similar experience here. Fuji: crop sensor, spotty reliability, so-so autofocus. Leica: overpriced, too quirky, doesn’t compete with modern camera performance overall. The Zf in my time with it solved all these issues in modern-retro cameras. 😉

@mylucksmiles Ай бұрын

Please read this it may be helpful. Nice review cheers. I have moved from just taking stills to doing video, I use the z 8. I like everyone else find video of wildlife challenging. However I choose the local wildlife simply because I don’t have to get the creatures to sign a consent form. Before I can film them …I never really bothered to much about shutter shake the with a camera is great , or a tripod helps. I labour the point for a reason . Using my iPhone to scope out the local area helps to perfect my skills. But wild life and a z8 film wise requires the camera to be moved and an iPhone is light and a much bigger screen. Back in 2010 I used my laptop in doors connected to the Nikon DLSR in my study. Today the Nikon z is also connectable to my z8 and with Bluetooth it connects to my I phone 15 pro . Set up is easy enough and once set up requires no more attention than pressing the right button and away I go filming using my iPhone as a screen. This makes it easier to control both shake it helps so much on the z8 to see the screen via my iPhone I purchased the small rig adapter to fit on the camera flash mount for my iPhone . This really makes filming easier. So I thought I would point out that snap…. App for Nikon is free and there is not a great deal of time needed to set the pairing make filming easier and of course the back screen no longer matters that it does not flip forward facing and with your phone the screen would be bigger to. One last thing when the Nikon app was set up it informed me that I had an up grade for the camera asking me would I like to up grade . I pressed yes and it just did it . This should help everyone . So thanks for reading and sharing your fun reviews .😊

@bronzepodcast Ай бұрын

My "problem" with these 3 cameras currently: 1. I am starting to make money with photography 2. Need a second body 3. Z6III is 1000€ more than the ZF (and the advantages have showed not to be significative). It is not just 500€ more, it is 1000€ here in the EU. 4. I can get 2 ZF bodies for 3k (tax excluded), just the Z6III is 2500€ (tax excluded) 5. Love the ZF, much better looks, great build. Enough for me, but lack that 60FPS in 4k (without crop). Now, do I need it that often? Not really. In my mind the solution seems to be closer to 2 ZF's for Professional Work (cannot justify the Z8 yet). The grip on ZF makes it 100% beautiful + usable for the day. Thanks for this video, the ZF needs more consideration for PRO work, if we stick directly to business/cost/effectiveness mentality.

@fabianmckenna8197 Ай бұрын

Hmmmm.......Never thought a good looking camera should affect your choice of a work camera.

@waveland Ай бұрын

I have had a Z9 for a while now and bypassed the Z8 because I wanted a somewhat smaller hybrid to compliment the pro body-and my patience paid off with the Z6III. It’s the ideal Nikon b-cam as far as I’m concerned.

@tjsinva Ай бұрын

Nice rundown. Let's hope that Nikon is listening. Carry on. 👍🥂

@tor2919 Ай бұрын

Love the Zf

@robari2410 Ай бұрын

YES! Of course if I had a Z8 myself, I too will feel I don't really need the Z6III DAAAH!! And the Zf for walk around is just fine as well 😎

@ogonzilla Ай бұрын

😂

@farmi86 Ай бұрын

… no youtuber EVER could describe my feelings about some cameras like fujis or the ZF the way you do. your the man! tons of lenses and my nikon FFs bodys are workhorses for my job as a photographer, my fujis (and a zf) are allowed to sit near me on the couch sometimes (no joke) just to look at them 😂❤ there cameras for simply makin money in the business - literally to get the job done with zero emotion. and cameras for the heart. i really love your content and sense humor mate - stay the way you are. by the way, your work is great, had a look at your website few weeks ago. greetings from a colleague from bavaria / germany and keep up that great entertaining content 🙌

@Zimh91 Ай бұрын

Nice comparison , thanks Omar ! 👍Please keep the "non-serious" small parts of your videos haha you probably have the only photography videos on YT that really make me laught while staying very informative. Love that 😄!

@christinasmith9032 Ай бұрын

Hey - Always fun videos. I got the mannequin head that you suggested a few years ago, and am practicing my studio photography like crazy without bothering my relatives too much :-) thanks!

@speedbumpmedia9584 Ай бұрын

I own the Z9, the Zf, and had the Z6III. The Z6III ergo is terrible and I’m surprised so many folks say it feels great. The 6 just feels like a fat block of wood with a deep grip slapped on it. The thumb grip is along the edge of the 6. How is that a natural position? They need to stretch it a little and tweak the grip/thumb rest. I found the Zf with the Smallrig grip feels better.

@Daniel_Ilyich 10 күн бұрын

I just got the Z8 from B&H. Superb camera. It's a little heavy, but the grip fits my hand perfectly. Never had that level of comfort before. I do like having those extra megapixels. Do I absolutely need them? Definitely not, but it's nice to have. I'd love to have the ZF as a second "fun" camera but I can't justify it. The grip is...let's be honest...trash. And if you are adding a grip to it, you're adding 90-120g of weight, which makes the camera weigh 720-750g (only 70-100g) lighter than the Z8. The dials are cool looking, but it's not as convenient as using the front and rear dials, and most people use auto iso with a minimum shutter speed anyway. The Z6III is probably fantastic, but after trading in my Sony, I'm comfortable with having the Z8. If I wanted a lighter camera for travel, I'd get something like a Ricoh GrIIIx.

@jeffreystulin8130 Ай бұрын

Knowledgable, common sense comparisons with a terrific sense of humor. A pleasure to watch. Thank you!

@mikeseale8198 Ай бұрын

Had the Z6ii but the rear screen failed and had to go back for repair. Bought a used Zfc to tide me over and loved using this especially the flippy screen for travel and macro shots. Was hoping that the Z6iii would be a good upgrade for me, but the image quality was not going to be a step up from the Z6ii. So I traded both the Z6ii and the Zfc for a used Zf. Now I have all the good points in one camera and saved a lot of cash compared to a new Z6iii.

@Gothenburgpiano Ай бұрын

I have two Z9s and after I got Zf I barely use my z9s anymore for my portraits sessions. Zf my favourite camera ever.

@sumantramukherjee2064 Ай бұрын

Watching your video is always a fun. Thanks for a nice impartial review.

@photorox Ай бұрын

Man I knew somehow that you were about to post a video like this, thank you. Some questions : - differences in autofocus among the 3 ? and how is it compared to Sony/Canon ? - Z6 II vs III, any big difference in terms of dynamic - what Nikon gives you that Sony doesn't ? I know you love the raw file and the colours, anything more that is a game changer ? Thank you :)

@thechurchofchristguy117 27 күн бұрын

I love my Z7ll it is a incredible camera.

@jacquesnel8384 Ай бұрын

Awesome review of 3 Nikons !

@craigcarlson4022 Ай бұрын

Omar, I am with you on Nikon’s uncomfortable strap mount brackets getting in the way. Like you, much prefer the way Canon does it. Let’s start a movement! And thank you for talking more about the user experience of each and how they compare, rather than their specs.

@williambuford6136 Ай бұрын

If they can change the F- mount, they should be able to change the strap mount.

@enshongmiranda Ай бұрын

If I could only pick one, it'll be the Zf too. Perfectly good to shoot professionally and more importantly, it's great for everyday photography.

@odedia 19 күн бұрын

I'm going on a trip soon with my Z9, your comments on a travel camera made me laugh 😂 I might just grab a ZF before I travel as a backup. I don't see any major added value for the Z6 iii in my scenario. I either go all crazy with big lenses and Z9 or completely street photography with the ZF + 40mm f/2.

@PBStudiosMediaGroup Ай бұрын

I have enjoyed seeing your journey into the Nikon world . From you trying out the epic D700 through to now. You call it as you see it and I appreciate it . I personally like the U1, U2, U3 settings. But now that I have added a Z8 to my Z6 and Z6ii family . I will give shooting banks another look. At some point can you go into how you set up your cameras for event coverage ?

@davidcrighton3431 Ай бұрын

Z6III and U1 to U3 settings. Yes you can make minor tweaks to any one of them. Set it to the U you want to adjust, make the adjustment and save to that U in settings. I may be missing something 🤔

@charanis 24 күн бұрын

First - thank you, you are a smile. I’m not a pro and I upgraded to the Z8 from 7II because of the autofocus. (I came from the D750 and have several F lenses) It’s amazing but a lot. For that reason I got a Fujifilm X-T5 for the size and yes, the vibe. I like it so far and am taking it on its first trip next month but I will say, the autofocus is a lot like the Z7. I rarely go to the Z8 but recently took a weekend class and rented the 70-200 2.8 and oh my God. So I have considered ditching the Nikon for the Fujifilm putting the money into lenses. But that’s extreme. I’ve considered the Zf but it’s still large. Now the Z6iii - will there be a Z7iii? Should I ditch it all for the 6iii or will I miss the Z8? Do you travel with the Zf? Still use your Fujifilm?

@tdalton854 Ай бұрын

And another fun vid. Have a Z8 and love it. Finally understand and embrace the use of the Banks. As a hobbiest I don't need it but love the 45mp since i seem to have to crop all the time. The 24-120 Z lives on it. Got the Z6III but haven't seriously used it that much yet. This weekend in the mountains So we'll see. I'm blessed to be able to have 2 excellent cameras a a handful of really great lens. ( the flippy screen , sigh. and now know to hold the strap up when opening the card door. double sigh. ). Thanks - tim

@liciniooliveira-becas3618 Ай бұрын

Fujifilm X-T5 also updates its memory banks every time you change something like the Z8 (and there's 7 banks). You may disable auto update if needed.

@samratbiswas5418 Ай бұрын

Why Nikon don't come up with Z5 II? I would like to have 2 SD card slots (and not 1 SD and 1 CF exp/ XQD or Micro SD). My choice is 2SD slots, fully articulating screen, Exped 7, BSI, more FPS and more autofcus points. If Sony can come up with all these features in 2021, why not Nikon?

@MichaelSeneschal Ай бұрын

Finally, someone who prefers Banks, rather than the U1 settings. Banks are so much faster and fluid for the way I shoot. Cant live without Banks.

@tdalton854 Ай бұрын

I've had the Z8 for a year now and have finally embraced the banks.

@AnthonyMarkPhotography-ke9ld Ай бұрын

Tried getting used to using banks on my D500, couldn't do it. I like that if I switch to U1 I know exactly what my settings will be every time. With banks it was always, oh right I changed something last time so now how is it setup again? Maybe it's because I used the U settings for years so it's hard to change.

@MichaelSeneschal Ай бұрын

@@AnthonyMarkPhotography-ke9ld Everyone is unique, and that's wonderful. For my photography style, everything is fluid and constantly changing. Therefore, the U1 settings always reverting back to previously saved settings is a significant bottleneck for me. When I had the Z6ii, I used the U1 U2 settings, but every time I changed a setting, I'd have to remember to then Save it. Then I'd make another settings change, and would have to go into the menu and Save it again. It was very tedious and an unnecessary step for me. Banks are just like U1/U2 settings, except you don't have to remember to go into the menu and Save anything... everything you do or change is just Saved automatically. Super helpful for Weddings or Events. For weddings; I use Banks for indoor and outdoor that I'm bouncing back and forth between. Then later in the wedding those banks could be used for flash and non-flash, or even different rooms of the venue that have drastic different lighting. All is being set on the fly, no need to Save, it's like holding 4 cameras at once. All fluid, all custom, all current, all fast. To quote Bruce Lee: "Be like water my friend." hehe :) Some photographers need a home-base-settings recipe, and that's great too. Not everyone's workflow is the same and that's a great thing!

@manugeee Ай бұрын

I have the ZF because it is so good for adapting old fully manual lenses and get AF confirmation and I love it for that. But unfortunately it it still large and heavy for travelling like making a family trip in the zoo for a day for example. I added the Smallrig grip, because without it is unusable. Makes it bigger, makes it heavier. I used the Sony A7III before and it is definitely better in ergonomic, but worse in using film lenses. First world problems. ❤😅

@Robert-R Ай бұрын

Great video, Omar. Your videos are always fun to watch and informative. With regard to your comment about wanting a 3rd dial for settings, you can easily accomplish the same thing by turning on the "Release button to use dial" option. Don't own a Z8 but on my Z9 it's option f6 in the Customs Settings Menu. On the Zf it's option f7. This option allows you to use the two existing control wheels when changing things like ISO, Mode, Exp. Compensation, Bracket, Flash, etc. Just press the desired button once and let go. The associated function will highlight in yellow on your screen. Now just use the front or rear wheels to adjust. For some functions each wheel changes different aspects of the function, such as toggling Auto ISO on/off with front wheel, and changing ISO with rear wheel. When you're finished making your changes press the relative button again to deactivate, or you can half-press the shutter button. This is much more useful than a dedicated 3rd thumb wheel for ISO since you can change any function you need to without having to reprogram a wheel. It's an option that has been around since the DSLR days.

@ogonzilla Ай бұрын

I've tried this in the past, but it's not for me. There's an extra step to cancel the function (pumping the shutter) as opposed to simply releasing the button.

@Rockofaz 26 күн бұрын

You mentioned the z6iii, but after speaking about the Z8, you referred to the 6 as a Z6ii. Which is it? Thanks. You answered it your wrap up.

@ResolutionSeven Ай бұрын

How does the bird tracking compare between the z6iii and the Zf?

@JJCYouKnowMe Ай бұрын

Thanks Omar! Did you notice an appreciable improvement in EVF quality in moving from Zf to Z6iii (brightness aside)? Wondering if manual focus assist really improves dramatically with the better viewfinder....

@JRodPhotoArt Ай бұрын

Well done, Well said! Always a pleasure to watch. And "Hulk Smash!!" Have a great day.

@hobbytake2845 Ай бұрын

Interesting thoughts on the z8 banks, I personally prefer the user 1-3 modes on the z6iii. They are so much easier to setup and switch between. Having all three cameras it has become apparent to me that what I do is best served with the ZF/Z6iii combo.

@g00nther Ай бұрын

I'm planning to get the Z6III. I'm a hobbyist myself, so the Z8 is an expense I can't justify. Weight and size are also factors as I'll use it when travelling. Zf is nice, but you need the grip for it to be practical, and lacks user modes

@el0blaino Ай бұрын

Hi, Omar. Your photos are as usual fantastic and inspiring to a hobbyist like me -- the black and white one of a man sitting seen down a hall at a hotel or something just stopped me in my tracks. Alas I probably won't be switching to Nikon and will miss out on all its full-frame goodness because of its MASSIVE SIZE! Ironic because before I went digital, I thought my Pentax full-frame film camera was perfectly comfortable - and when my little x-t30 arrived, I thought it was a little toy! But my hands aren't large and I've grown so accustomed to the x-t30 now that I even worry I'll find the x-t5 or whatever future version too big as well!

@coriendewitte196 Ай бұрын

It does not matter whát camera yóu Omar are using; your pictures and films always look great ❤👍🏻

@anthonydotb Ай бұрын

Holy cow that group wedding photo @ 57 seconds is awesome. It would have been perfect if those two people weren't looking away unless there was a reason for that. But wow, it looks like the thumbnail for a reality TV show, but in a good way. The bride framed, and lit the way she is, is stunning. Regarding the cameras, I would love a Z8, and I would say that I want a z6iii, but my z6ii is still more camera than someone like me needs. Heck, I've actually been shooting with my D4 and D3 (picked up both used for cheap), and for a non-pro like me, they're perfect. LOL believe it or not I actually prefer shooting on my D3 or D4, than my Z6ii. I know they're older, but they feel faster and the simplicity they offer is kind of nice too.

@ogonzilla Ай бұрын

We only had 5 minutes for that shot. I’ll take it. Thanks

@nikvr4627 8 күн бұрын

Zee 8, Zee 9……”Zed 8, Zed 9”….always enjoy your reviews….

@maze400 Ай бұрын

Still rocking the D850 and occasionally use the Z5. What would be perfect for Nikon is the sensor shield. If they put that on ALL their Z cameras I think it would be a game changer.

@williambuford6136 Ай бұрын

I was hoping for a fully Stacked sensor with the Sensor shield on the Z6iii, it would have raised the bar even higher on the competition. The Z6iii is aimed at the general purpose and mostly wedding markets the mechanical shutter is taking up the space where the sensor shield would be. I have a feeling the ZF sensor will show up in the Z5 ii. Expeed 7 focusing would make your Z 5 more fun with more reliable focus like or better than your D850. Have you used the z100-400mm on the Z5 with a tele convertor? The focus and image quality is better than using an Fmount teleconverter.

@StephenFranklin-b2u 20 күн бұрын

Very useful and entertaining summary - any U tubers who start ‘what’s up…..’ get no further - immediate switch off! It’s a Zf for me - the key word is FUN. And it’s an extremely capable camera!

@lorenlimberis9602 28 күн бұрын

Great video, Omar. Thank you for sharing your helpful experiences. I purchased the Nikon Z6 when they were first released (I sold it to upgrade to the Z8), but I do remember the front dial being stiff and needing effort to turn it. Not sure if all Z6 versions are like that, but that was the only flaw in my copy.

@loganryan7093 Ай бұрын

Would love to see an updated video with your full event photography kit for Nikon Z. I remember your older video back when you shot events with Sony, but would love to see your full Nikon kit as a fellow event photographer!

@cy9nvs Ай бұрын

As a wildlife (mainly birds) photographer, I think the Z8 is the perfect camera, in combination with Nikon's amazing super telephoto-prime line-up. The only complaint I have, is that Pre-Capture only works in JPEG, which is why I never used it. Even my old, terrible X-H2 could do Pre-Capture in RAW, sadly nothing was ever in focus on that camera.

@kalimarus Ай бұрын

I really hope they update precapture so it can use RAW, I don’t care if it’s 5 frames per second, just something with RAW. It’s extremely useful but JPEG means you don’t have that RAW flexibility for edits. I’m sure expeed 7 can handle at least 20 FPS for precapture in high efficiency * with most CF Express Cards. I’m fine if they even went to high efficiency, whatever it takes and whatever framerate it’ll support to keep that buffer going works for me, just something. I’ve used it on my Zf and Z8 and it’s extremely effective and I’ve gotten great results with JPEGs, but we all know what we can do with RAW files.

@USGrant21st 19 күн бұрын

We absolutely need Z7iii, none of the new cameras are adequate replacements. I don't care about speed, I care about image quality, which means the best DR, noise, resolution. The Z7ii is almost perfect but needs a better AF with image recognition.

@JapaneseLegend888 Ай бұрын

Hey Omar, great video! How do you like the so far Z6iii compared to your A7IV? I’m dumping all my Fuji gear and looking to switch systems. I shoot 85% photo and 15% video, mainly landscape and wildlife (and occasionally family and friends). The Z6iii seems amazing - really my only hang up is the lack of Simga lenses. With Sony, I can pick up the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Gen II for over $1000 less than the Nikon equivalent. I also really love the look and the build of the Sigma f1.4 primes. Any thoughts? (Maybe the answer is I can’t go wrong either way?).

@technodronesogxl9783 Ай бұрын

Nice video Omar. Unfortunately I traded my XH2 for a Z8. I love my banks for people, landscapes and wildlife. I love the lens selection like the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2, Viltrox 16mm 1.8, and to replace my Tamron 150-500 on Fuji the 180 600mm lens. You are a big BALLER and have a great sense of humor bro. Keep up the great work.

@fadishatara3497 24 күн бұрын

Great video , Thanks for sharing. Now , what do you think of Meike 85mm 1.4 for port? should we invest in, or should we go with Nikon Prime . I consider my self pre_pro with experience for more than 12 years. had multi wedding shots only for families and friends. Thanks. Oh I have the Z7 right now.

@Vakho_komakhidze Ай бұрын

I like your review. I would like to see Nikon z6iii vs ZF comparison with original JPG photos.🙏🧡

@ucevrim Ай бұрын

ZF is my favorite

@Jviotr Ай бұрын

Interesting note about the front dial. I’ve had random Nikon models with awkward front dials, too. I love the front dial on my D750 and Z5, but the front dial on my D7500 is more recessed and noticeably harder to turn.

@DjCjFoto Ай бұрын

Z8, camera of my choice, I love it..

@pacoperezabella Ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you very much, I only have the doubt of how much better the focus of the z6 iii is compared to the zf!

@J-Young_photography Ай бұрын

i have been using Nikon Z6III for a couple of days, I am new to the digital Nikon, I have been using Sony and Fujifilm, I think these 2 are more family with the customization of buttons, and customized dials are more responsive in Sony.

@christopherbgriffith Ай бұрын

I feel the same way about my Zf. Absolutely love it like I love my X-T3, which was my first mirrorless camera. The only problem I have with it is the screen. The articulating screen drives me batty and is very futzy. I mostly shoot it with the screen closed. I don't know what Nikon was thinking - this is a photography-centric camera, so a tilt screen is better. I really hope if they make a Zf2 they will fix this. Then I think it will be basically perfect for me. If I were to start doing regular pro gigs, the Z8 feels like a no brainer, and actually a good value compared to the equivalent Canon and Sony options.

@RaphaelMatto Ай бұрын

Enthusiast here. Got the Z6iii, immediately sent it back-feels too chunky & cheap, like you mention. Keeping my Z6, way smaller/lighter & premium-feeling. Might pick up a Zf.

@HR-wd6cw Ай бұрын

The way I see it: the Zf is for the retro retro shooters and those who maybe don't need the latest video or AF tech (even though the AF is inherited from the Z8 in many ways, although not all). The Z6 III is for those who want a Z8 but don't care for the size, weight or expense (and won't be shooting 8k). And then there's the Z8 which could be seen as a do-everything camera that sits just below it's bigger sibling the Z9. For me, the Z8 and Zf combo works great. The Zf has a nice balance between Image quality and good AF performance, and one reason I decided not to buy the Z6 III (with the Zf and Z8, a Z6 III would just be a bit of redundancy between the two and I'd rather spend the $2500 on a lens or a trip or two).

@Lucas-vj8rr Ай бұрын

I think Z8 is best but for the price Z6 lll is a bargain,. Still like to know if AF on z8 is really so much better. I mostly shoot concerts but don't need 45megapixels think it will give more noise on higher iso

@rds990 28 күн бұрын

I have a Z8, Z9, Z6. Of the 3 I like the Z8 best, although it's really sort of a Z9. The Z6 however is one of the BEST all around cameras I have ever used. GREAT low light performance (actually BETTER than the Z6 III). It only lacks rocket fast focus.

@TracyHoexter Ай бұрын

Thank you for that easy to follow explainer! Question on Z8... when you change a Shooting Bank do you have to also change the Custom Settings Bank to "match"? Shooting Bank A and then Custom Setting Bank A, etc... so changing two banks each time?

@renebauerphotography Ай бұрын

Working with two Z6ii cameras now, i still struggle to choose either the mighty Z8 or the more handy Z6iii as my next update. I love the performance of the 24MP sensor in low light conditions, but a bigger sensor for cropping and the over all performance of Z8 is great too. If it just wouldn't be that heavy and bulky for traveling with...

@williambuford6136 Ай бұрын

Great Video Omar! I jumped into the Z line with the Z6II from after having various Nikon DLSRS since 2006. When the Z8 came out I jumped up and purchased one of the original batch. I had my do everything Mirrorless camera! I have used both to shoot events. Love the enhanced focusing on the Z8. I was waiting for the Z6iii to replace my Z6ii. I have enjoy that size camera.. I love the Z6x ergos. I finally have a second camera to the Z8. The Z6iii is great when you do not need 45MP or the weight of the Z8. Not sure about the Ergos of the ZF, I think it is a great camera feature wise. Especially for Street photography. Once Nikon or more third party, small lens with Aperture rings show up. I think might have to revisit the ZF or ZFii (33-45MP) version... I hope the Battery on the Z6iii last longer than on the Z8(about as long as the D500\D850). Maybe Nikon will create an EN-EL15d with more juice on the Z8.

@livejames9374 Ай бұрын

The boost in brightness affects highlights even when the EVF brightness is normal/lowered. You’ll have brighter highlights than conventional EVFs creating a semi-hdr type of view that makes the scene look more like an optical real life view finder. You’ll be able to see details and highlights that other cameras won’t show in EVF because of limited brightness. Watch some oled TV reviews.

@kerrygrim7934 12 күн бұрын

Z 7II. For my purpose of landscape and nature photography, it fits my needs at about affordable price.

@ts7071 Ай бұрын

Good fun videos as usual. Thanks. But one thing-the blackout on the z6iii is vastly improved over the zf. Closer to the z8 really.

@bobjohnson9597 24 күн бұрын

have you tried to use both cards at the same time for a backup on the ZF? as some people say that it as the Z6iii does not allow that.

@gavriel_adi 28 күн бұрын

I hope you understand that you can weld the triangles that hold the strap and put it directly on the connection that comes out of the body.. You're just messing up, they brought the triangles as a base for those who use the company's simple strap.

@kevinnguyen1527 Ай бұрын

I upgraded from Z6ii to Z8 little bit before Nikon released Z6iii. I got Zf for my wife and I considered Z8 is an upgrade over Z6iii with prediction even what whatever specs of Z6iii, it will not over Pro Camera Z8, Z9. So we went with Z8 with Nikon deal, Samy's Camera paid sale tax (we found this after decision was made). I like the weight of Z6ii (z6iii), but Z8 have a nice balance (size and weight) with 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens, 70-200mm VR f/2.8 S lens , 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S. If I have to choose between Z6iii vs Z8 again and already have ZF, I will select the Z8 - a photography Hobbyist.

@shorne1111 25 күн бұрын

Fine, honest, personal review. Appreciate your candor. Thank you. I have mixed feelings about Nikon's 'pro' interface (Z8/Z9) versus the advanced amateur interface on the lesser cameras (Z6/Z7). You mentioned that you didn't really care for the buttons on the top left of the Z8 but you love the menu banks. I'm just the opposite. I like the buttons on the top left, but I miss the user settings of the Z6/Z7. My previous body (now backup) is the Z7. Honestly, I think the user settings on the Z6/Z7 are more advanced and a better design than the menu banks that Nikon has had since the dSLR era. Why? Because the user settings are not broken into separate groups (shooting, custom menu) that have to be set and enabled separately. Plus, the menu banks are not persistent. If I make a change while shooting with one of the menu banks then that change remains even if I shut the camera off. Not so with user settings on the Z6/Z7. If I turn the camera off, then the original programmed configuration in each of the user settings is restored.

@larryzapata2614 28 күн бұрын

I was so in LOVE with the ZF, that I ended up buying a LUMIX S1R!!!! Crazy I know. I just was testing the S1R fully intending on returning it and the weight and the EVF won me over to the point I was disappointed when I actually tried the ZF. BUT now the Z6Iii is here. Darn GAS