5 Reasons the Nikon Z7 is more than just affordable!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Now when the mark ii versions of the Nikon Z6 and Z7 are coming out it might be time for me to hunt for bargain Z7. Because despite what the early reviews and online chatter said when this was released two years ago, it is a very capable camera.
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I really appreciate your fair assessment on the Nikon Z series. I own a Z6 and the negative feedback on this camera system has always been unfair to me.
Real photographers who focus on the pictures they create use the system to their benefit and understand the process. The negative reviews come from the internet and youtube reviewers who make money on click baits and responses to ther epost, they don't care anything about the practical reality. They read spec sheets.
I played around with Z7 for a while and found it to be a stellar camera!
Nikon cameras just feel great in the hand. Picked up a Z6 in a store, haven't felt something so comfortable before. Everything feels right.
I'm still not able to go full frame yet, but I'm looking forward to options when the Z6iii or Z7iii comes out. As a hybrid shooter, I just need 10 bit 420/422 internal so I hope they'll be able to do it in future.
For me ,I take only pictures and image quality is very important and Nikon raw files are fantastic to work with ..Final output matters for me than specs and other features..
The only issue the 1st gen Zs have that affects most people is the focus isn't quite as good as it is on the latest Canons or Sonys, but a good photographer knows how to get the best out of their camera. Wildlife and sports are perfectly possible if you use them properly. I just love the ergonomics, colours and stellar glass that goes with the Z system.
Always refreshing to see your reviews and thoughts on cameras, because unlike clickbait UA-camrs, you know that using a camera is about the 500 little things that aren't outlined in the top lines of the spec sheet (like controls, grip, colors, menu options, and lenses).
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Also buying into first generation Nikon in addition to my X-T3. They're so nice. Best feeling in the hand.
An XT3 and a Nikon?
Hahaha.
First world problems, eh.
I don't even wanna' know why.
@@Zopf-international hahahaha i have 25 vintage primes, i want to shoot full frame manual focus with the Z series and auto focus with the upcoming fuji 27mm mk ii WR or the very fun and rugged 23/2 WR...
How do you find your Xt3 against your Z7?
Totally agree with you about the flip screen and I hate the articulating screens as well. My wife has a z6 and loves it, she’s got the kit lens along with the 50mm and 20mm primes and they are absolutely brilliant.
Yeah, I'm afraid the a7IV get an articulating screen. If so and if Nikon survives, this alone is worthy changing system. When the a7III is not to get anymore, I guess I'll go to Nikon, if they're still with us and kept the flip screen.
Øyvind Holmstad yes it’s certainly a good enough reason for me to move as well. It’s only come about from peer pressure from content creators rather than photographers. IMO there are very few reasons for a majority of photographers and or videographers to need an articulating screen, if anything they get in the way. If the only reason you want a screen like that then buy into a system that offers it rather then forcing manufacturers to include it on all cameras. Personally I think fugi totally spoilt the XT4 when what they had on the XT3 was perfect in my mind. I’m so glad that Nikon haven’t succumbed yet although it’s only a matter of time. In the meantime I’m going to enjoy many more years with the current offerings.
@@cotswoldphotographers Yeah, me to. If the a7IV has articulating screen my next camera will be an a7III as well. I'll then stick with the a7III as long as it's still in production, and when it's not to get anymore I'll see which brand still has flip screen.
@@cotswoldphotographers I am a hybrid shooter and I want a fully articulating screen. I don't understand the hate people have for it. You just don't have to flip it in front. Meanwhile Nikon is loosing a whole generation of shooters. Tell any below thirty (more so women) that they cant take selfies with a camera, they won't believe you it exist.
Daniel Villiers well I’m quite happy the way it is and stand by my comments. I’m interested to know other than for filming yourself why articulated screens are needed, because I honestly can’t see any other reason for it.
No camera comes close to the clarity and the colors of the Z bodies. My Z6 is my world
How do you pick between Z6 and z7?
@@gunmenow for me it was that I didn't need the high megapixel from the z7 and that I really didnt want to spend all that money since it's just a hobby of mine
@@gunmenow more mps are for if you plan to do large prints of your photos so it's better for fashion and product photography
Qcd card price is killing me
@@maciejduk1685 I don't know what country you are in, but CFexpress cards are becoming affordable. You can get a 128 GB card in the UK for £108.
I have the Z6 and absolutely love it. Must get the 50mm f1.8 . It really is an amazing lens.
The 50 1.8s is imo the best lens for the z6! Love it so much!
Can confirm. It’s a very special lens.
The longer the original “Zeds” are in circulation the more people come round and say how generally good they are (image quality always seeming to be at the top), specs etc. notwithstanding. And everyone typically says how good they feel in one’s hands. I’m still wedded to my Nikon DSLRs but I just know somewhere out there in the future I’ll add a Zed. Great video. Thanks.
Well. I just pulled the trigger on a Z7 kit. A good time to hunt now that the 2nd gen is long out, the Z9 is in peoples hands, and a Z8 seems to be inevitable fairly soon. I forwent the primes and opted for just the Z 24-70/4 for a native starter - from all I've seen it really is one of the most special "kit" lenses ever released..... And besides, I'll be spending most of my time adapting Takumars and Hexanons anyhow. :)
Just bought a new z7 and I'm very glad I did. Got an amazing camera for $2500. It does everything I need and more. Don't really understand all the complaints about it. Maybe people are just bored? I don't know. But it's a great camera.
I absolutely agree with you, this was always a great camera. Any camera that can deliver as good images as the D850 is a fantastic camera. Why should one card slot render a camera, a bad camera? I'll wait until this COVID-19 situation goes away, when everyone decides that its time to move on to better cameras and sell the "so call bad Z7," then I grab one!
Awesome video, nice to see another user really enjoy the Z series. Similarly myself I've been thinking about when I replace my initial D3500 that I bought at the start of my photography journey in December 2019 that I would start to save towards a Nikon Z6 after I finish university next year. Its a long term goal for sure with pricing but everything seems to be pointing towards that I'll cherish it.
Bargain prices for the Z6 too.
For sure.
What's a bargain price
@@unbroken1010 A price that's lower than it was.
@@jeffrey3498 🤷🙃
@@unbroken1010 🤟😀
Well said! To me, the greatest feature is the Z mount. It lifts the Z system above all the others.
I'm glad you mentioned the S line lenses as a reason to buy into the Nikon Z system. They are superb. I have just been testing the 85 mm f1.8S against my Leica APO-Summicron SL 90mm f2 Asph. The Cron is a hair better than the Nikon for corner to corner sharpness and microcontrast, but given that it costs six times the price of the Nikon, the S lens represents phenomenal value.
I bought a Z7 last week - love it! It is the
size of my Fuji XT2 and super sharp.
I enjoy this range from, but then i shot Nikon for years so it feels really comfortable to me. Class video once again!
I bought the Z7 last year. I love this camera, the picture quality is amazing, I changed from a Sony A7iii
Nice one Mattias. I spent all day photographing Brooklyn dogs in Halloween costumes with my Z 6 and brand-new 35mm 1.8S, and I've got to say it's the best camera I've yet tried. The lens is great too, before I was using the 24-70mm f/4 and the Laowa 9mm, this is actually my first digital 35mm lens but I am very impressed from this first day using it. I'm committed enough to go for the 50mm 1.2S next.
Loved this video . Also love my Z6 . It has been my favorite camera to use so far ever ! Will be saving up for the Z7II .
I shoot with the preserve highlights mode on my D750 almost all the time... excellent mode option. If Fuji had it, I'd be there, quite frankly. Nice seeing videos from you Mattias :)
I have never tried it on my D750. I think it's time to learn how to do it.
@@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548 I bracket with it and a +1.5 ... It's generally best when your highest highlights contain detail, an be careful with specular or large lights in the scene pointing at you. Takes a few shoots and then you're good ;)
I have the z6 and agree with your thoughts completely. The video autofocus is worth mentioning too. It’s great. No pulsing flickering or jumping. I have the older Fuji xt2 still as well that pairs nicely.
highlight metering is a *fantastic* idea. Didn't know any cameras offered this... I also like the look of the colour based histogram on Sigma FP-L, which overlays different colours on on the image on the screen to tell you the level of exposure. I think I saw it in a video review somewhere and it looked pretty useful
I went from the D800E to the Z7 about 18 months ago and it was the best thing I ever did, it's a really great camera.
That's what I want to do!
Hey John, I still shoot with a D800. Now thinking about the Z7. Do you still feel the same? What's the biggest improvement for you? thx
All cameras today are very good for many situations...
I use two systems.
Fuji and Olympus, because this systems offered me great lenses for the best price.
The features of Olympus cameras are outstanding.
Sorry for my bad english, I am from Germany 🤷♂️. 😉
There are a lot of fabulous older cameras out there i just picked up a mint D300s and the images are impressive. I'll keep an eye out for a Z6. I enjoy your commentaries. Thank uou
The Highlight Metering Mode is such a great feature on Nikons. Fuji is the only other system use and I wish they also had this mode. I somtimes forget my D750 has this.
Panasonic have this too. I actually didn’t know Nikon had it. Very useful.
@@janwedek it is a great feature for raw shooters as i like to overexpose and get better raw files
@@Being_Joe I found it invaluable when shooting something like a theater scene. You typically have very strong lights but very dark backdrop. So standard metering tends to do funky stuff that can easily blow out highlights.
One other item is how intuitive these cameras are to use. I picked up a Z6 in a store and within minutes had the camera set up to do what I wanted to do. Try that with a Sony or even a Canon.
Well done as always. The Nikon Z7 is certainly worth taking a look at. Thank You Mattias
Great video. I remember the criticism Nikon and Canon received when they decided to release their first mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Its good to see that even for a first attempt, they seemed to have done a pretty great job with these. I think I will keep my D750 just a little longer.
To be fair, none of them where first attempts at Mirrorless.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter You are correct. I completely forgot all the other compact mirrorless cameras they produced. My bad.
Nikon Z has an unusual strength: great performance in the corners with M-mount lenses due to a thin filter stack on the sensor and a large mount size, which yields much better performance than any Sony cameras. Many Leica rangefinder users buy the SL2, specifically to use the M-mount lenses with focus peaking. The SL2 has a special filter to enable maximum performance for M-mount lenses. The Z cameras perform quite similarly to SL2 in this regard and are much cheaper. What’s the big deal with M-mount lenses? I can fit a trio of super fast Voigtlander 21 F1.4, 40 F1.2, 75 F1.5 on top of my palm, they are tiny. A trio of them is smaller than a single Sigma 40 F1.2. Modern Voigtlander m-mount lenses are optically very good in actual use, at reasonable price. And there are bargain lenses from TTartisan and 7artisan, some which perform really well optically, some which offer unique artistic look. No autofocus? With a Megadap MTZ11 adapter, autofocus is possible with all manual focus lenses. Yes, it’s not as fast as the native lenses, but new adapters keep coming up. At a point, the benefit of size/weight will outshine the absolute focusing speed. Also, the short flange distance of the Z cameras allow adapting to most lenses from other brands.
I agree that Nikon did well to release a good number of primes at F1.8 rather than take the route Sony and Canon went with when they were launching their native ML lenses. Used, the Z7 can be had for less than $2K. Firmware updates have made the AF more competitive.
Excellent points about the Nikon Z7, Mattias! As a landscape and product photographer, I'm quite pleased with the level of sharpness and detail I get from this camera, combined with the stellar Nikkor S lenses! That said, have you experienced the "known issue" of rubber disintegration" at the Function buttons by the lens Mount? In September I bought an "E+" rated used Z7 from a large camera store in NYC. It was pristine. Then, a few weeks ago I noticed that the rubber around the Function buttons starting to flake off a bit. I was concerned that if it got worse, it could potentially deposit tiny bits of rubber into the sensor area. So, I am exchanging it for a "newer" Z7 with only 15 shutter actuations. As I was told that this occurred in a relatively small number of "Older" bodies, I'm hoping that Nikon addressed the issue between the two bodies' manufacture! Thanks you sir, and Be Safe! Steve
Nice video. I really enjoy all of them. They are really well done. What about a "5 Reasons to get a Nikon D850 (probably the best DSLR ever) in 2020"?
D750 for life! The video capabilities of this camera is massively underrated.
Hey Mattias; you may have worked this out already but RE metering modes you can set it to one of the customisable buttons (I use Function 2) which means you can easily press and roll the command dial to change modes - even easier than finding a physical button IMO
I know, but what I meant was that I had hoped Nikon would have kept the physical switch. Nothing beats those imo.
Can't wait for the 28 and 40mm compact primes. I hope they are pancakes a la canon 40mm STM.
Yo he is absolutely right, I have a Fuji X-T2 and man that tilting screen in portrait mode with the grip is literally the best, I can just set my 100-400's tripod collar on the ground and short animals to my hearts content without getting in the mud :D
Hands down best camera evaluations ... great thanks fun to watch
I'm using 2xZ6 for work and love it, will not upgrade for another 2 years for sure !
I'll be honest. I thought i love my d7k colors. Oh man. The colors from Z5 are way better 😋
0:44 Great shot
I couldn't give a monkeys about there only being one card slot either. I have a D700 and a D90, both with one card slot and both are excellent camera's. I always felt that Nikon ever so slightly rushed the Z series into production to stop themselves falling too far behind Sony and Canon to be able to catch up. The Z6 II and Z7 II are definitely a step in the right direction, but the first gen camera's will always be marmite camera's, loved and hated in equal measure by folk from across the photography community. Would I have one? Hell yeah!
Change "camera's" (possessive) to "cameras" (plural) and I'm in complete agreement with you. One card slot? I bought my Z7 while my Sony a9 was in for warranty repair. The Sony's behavior became increasingly erratic, at one point corrupting *both* cards simultaneously, before dying entirely: fortunately, I only lost some test shots I made while experimenting at home with lighting setups. Nikon had such a deal on the Z7 kit (including 24-70mm lens and FTZ adapter) that I considered it a cheap rental while the Sony was in shop, and I figured to sell the one I liked least: I'd spent a month in SE Asia with the Sony and found it uncomfortable in the hand. The salesman, knowing I enjoy macro photography, loaned me his personal 105mm Micro-Nikkor to try with the FTZ adapter: it worked perfectly! I ended up trading the Sony for a surplus Leica M10 (Only one card slot! Anguish!!) _Betriebskamera_ (factory demonstrator/R&D unit) and a 1979-manufactured Leitz Canada 50mm f/2 Summicron-M, which is the combo I wear every day and everywhere.
@@darylnd Have you spotted your grammatical error?
@@jimgraves4197 Lay it on me.
I know it's a small thing, but I totally agree about the metering mode switches/collars on the Fuji X-Tx series. Matrix is good like 90% of the time, but being able to switch to spot (or better yet, highlight) when you need it is awesome. Anything that saves time in post by getting it done right/quickly in-camera is worthwhile.
And on the Fuji they are quite badly implemented, still a thousand times better than not having them at all.
Liked all your points especially the LCD screen. I think Fuji has the best around but I don't personally like the fully articulating screens and glad they keep it on the lower end models.
As I've been shooting more and more at night using my Df I realized I don't actually need the high low light capabilities and that 3200 is about all I need, maybe 6400 to stop motion.
So I was thinking about the IBIS and shooting at f2.8 in LV0, LV1 conditions or under moonlight in a dark parking light as a visual.
It's become habit for me to zero out my camera at night, just building up memory for calculations in my head. Especially as I get older, I'm preparing for memory loss as early as 35yrs so I have something in place now vs later. I also am preparing for pilot's school and bar tending.
So to the point.
Zeroing out my camera settings for LV0 or LV1 conditions.
LV measure means no matter where I am in the world, who ever is reading my scenario knows what my environment looks like.
f1 (f1.2), iso 100, 1s
I like shooting at 50mm (40mm especially) but other focal lengths too like 105mm.
I hate tripods and monopods but for sports they are a must.
The point converting the EV from earlier with a f2.8 lens and still being able to stabilize the lens for LV0, LV1 you need 5 to 7 stops of IBIS.
f1.2 to f2.8 is 2 full stops (no f1 lenses and the .95 Noct is overkill and I can't afford it to make profit)
5 -2stops of IBIS = f2.8 or +3 stops of IBIS remaining.
I use the focal length rule so I just count from 1s in full stops to get y focal length.
1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/25
Which lands me on 1/8 or 8mm roughly. That's too wide for my taste.
Off to iso performance. I don't mind 24mm which only 2 more stops away (from iso100).
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
ISO 400 it is then.
f2.8, iso 400, 1/25, 24mm should capture LV1 conditions with no noise, and stabilized. Even if I needed more speed the Z7 can shoot cleanly up to ISO 800 with no noise correction and that would double to 1/50.
Then I got thinking if I got a 24mm VR lens that would give me 7stops of IBIS.
4s, f2.8, iso100 (this is also LV1 EV)
Anything beyond 1s I hate hand holding. Simply b/c that's my boredom benchmark unless it's a slow pan or something.
In the 7stop scenario gotta count back 5stops.
4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4
I got 1/4s and I'm not using a 4mm lens even if one existed.
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/25
100, 200, 400, 800
Cool I can deal with iso800
f2.8, iso800, 1/25 at 24mm VR
This is just theoretical. I gotta figure out if Nikon has 7stops of IBIS using a 24mm f2.8 lens with VR. Regardless the Z7 still has 2stops more I'm perfectly fine using without NR (3200).
Final reason is being able to crop up to 400%
24mm
x1.2 52mm
x1.5 60mm
x2 72mm
x3 96mm
x4 120mm
For me at least I definitely see why the Z7 cost more than the Z6 and it has better low light natively without cropping tricks.
So with that, that leads me back to the Z50. Man if that little guy had IBIS OMFG and when I owned one it was really good in low light. The bonus was that it's more balanced than the Z6/Z7 so technically you shouldn't need IBIS beyond what that kit lens provides however it's not f2.8 and here in lies an issue that caused me to return it among others. f2.8 to f3.5 is 2/3 less light and a bit more DOF. I'm not opposed to shooting f4 at night but you gotta really be looking for LV4 and above conditions.
Anyone getting this far you typically need and f2 lens in LV2, f4 lens in LV4 works and so on.
EV0 is 5 on the 10stop scale so count down to zero (1/3 increments) and you get EV0 or -1.7EV (exp. Comp).
The Z50 just complicates my mental math.
If You had to choose between a Z7 and a Z6ii for almost the same price as a person more focused into still shots with only a little bit of interest in video. Which one would you choose? Megapixels of the Z7 or Speed and versatility of the Z6ii?
not question, just asking: why the Z7 and not the Z6? i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
Got the same question, aside the extra resolution what is the gain to go for a Z7 instead of a Z6 ?
D700. From my cold dead hands.
I might get one remind me I think I found one in okay condition for about 275 I might have to glue some of the rubber or change it have you had any experience with a Cf to SD card adapter
I bought a D3 about 2 years ago with 38k clicks for £420. Ridiculous. It hasn't lost any value since. Every time I go out with it I feel like I'm on a mission...even if I only shoot ducks...
@@BeatPoet67 sorry for the typo yeah he already sold it I think 400 is pricey for 76000 clicks I think it was. I think I might have found a d700 or d610 I might grab the Canon 5D classic.
I was shocked to see the Fuji X-T4 with a 'on the side' screen. If this is how it's going be from now on, then I have to look elsewhere for my next camera.
Same. Sony R series is my last hope.
yeah, is why I did not buy the S10 or T4, I got a mint T5 for $1000 US ....I HAte articulaing screens
Yeah I owned a Z6 and traded it for my M9 but I kindof want one back for work now and since i sold my d850 the Z7 seems like the good direction to go
What camera do you like best, NIKON D850 or Z7???
2:29 yea sometimes i struggle with nikon mount too. 😌
Yeah I was supposed to mention that but forgot. That they still insists on having the lenses mount the wrong way is just annoying at this point. With a new mount they had the opportunity to fix it.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter The z6ii has this, you can reverse the focusing direction.
@@danielvilliers612 That’s not what we are talking about.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I am moving from Sony back to Nikon after owning a Nikon DSLR, but the reversed locking mechanism when mounting a lens is maddening - I never got used to it and find mounting end caps almost impossible! Other than that the Nikon kicks the pants of the Sony - better grip, better eye relief, better colour, better EVF, better 1.8 lenses, better IBIS and most importantly, the absolute best images.
@@championthewonderhorse9733 Pick up a Techart TZE Adapter and you'll be able to use some of your FE lenses you have left on your Z body.
Funny you should mention the D750 video - Im still using my D750 for hybrid work and love the 1080 from it.
Im trying to figure if I can use it on a DJI RS gimbal or if Ill need another camera with video AF.
do you ever use the AF in video? if so, how?
@@smalltalk.productions9977 yes but my camera only has contrast detect AF - so I use it to acquire a focal plane only. Its perfectly useable for 90% of my clips - but of course I can't film anything coming towards me for more than a second.
I'm tempted to buy one just for the fantastic highlight weighted metering
Besides the battery grip and dual cards, is there any other benefit from the II model? I want to start working on a professional level but the D850 seems like old news. I'm torn between the Z7 at a lower price or get the Z7II to be top dog for a couple of years. (I'm into portrait photography)
You could go an entire career as a portrait photographer with any of them, including the D850.
Hi Mattias, I'm on the verge of switching camera system from a Fuji X-T2 to either a full frame Canon RF camera or a Z Nikon. I'm looking at either the RP/R or the Z5/Z6. I'm really torn between the two solutions as they both have some strengths and weaknesses. I could put my hands on a Z6 with a 24-70 F4 and later on add a 35 1.8 and an 85 1.8 (I could even consider going for the Viltrox 85 here). On the Canon side I should "downgrade" to the 24-105 f4-f7.1 to match the Nikon entry price but then get the 35 and 85 for cheaper compared to the Nikon equivalent options. As I mentioned, both systems are closely matched in their value proposition. Since you have experience with both, where would you put your money if you were to invest in these two brands? I don't do videos I might add, both systems would serve as a travel, family/portrait/pet, occasional landscape options. At the moment I'm not considering sticking with the Fuji system as I consider it too pricey for what it is.
man I wish highlight-weighted metering was an option in more systems.. I love my G80 (and MFT as a system generally), but that's a killer feature it's missing
Mattias!!! welcomed back!.
Do it, Mattias! You won't regret it.
Gunpowder is too cool, BTW, and not just because I'm a firearms instructor!
Great photos!
Camera looks nice too.
I don’t know why people got so upset over 1 card slot, XQD and CFE has the reliability of an SSD where the odds of it failing are the same odds as the entire camera failing. And for those of us from the film days, I don’t think any of us were demanding dual film slots 😂
The Z line are great bodies, only question now is do I add the Z6ii as my 2nd body and sell one of 1st gen Z6 bodies, or add a used Z7, or splurge for the new Z7ii?
I’ll probably go with used as I’ve seen the original Z7 selling online with little use for $1700 USD
We’ll see what happens as the GF had the Nikon site open (and she’s not a photog) so maybe there’s a Z6ii in my future already 😀
That depends on what you want to use it for. For static things like landscapes, a Z7 is a better buy than the Z7II as you don't need the better AF of the Z7II.
Reason #6 - GAS ;^)
Nicely done. Thank you!
--> Highlight weighed metering: F2 Setting: assign this meter mode to the "sub selector center" aka joy stick press, and you are fine. I have the thing since it came out. Of course I get that some may genuinely require certain capabilities like twin card slots. I don't and always use one only. I also prefer largely tilt screens over fully articulated screens, but it seems there are too many people filming themselves out there. The Z never has let me down on anything. An extremely reliable camera. Adapters for almost any camera system are available and some even with auto focus (Leica M lens AF now coming). The Z can be carried a whole day in had without problems due to its fantastic ergonomics. Viewfinder is really brillant. What's not to like. I guess it will stay with me for quite some more time to come.
Still sad we cant just get the old metering switch, it would be so much better than using an fn button.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter This one is even faster - try it
Its not, with a switch you don't even need to turn on he camera.
I bet if I gave you a plastic toy camera you would still manage to get amazing shots :-) Agree that the button layout and grip are quite good (compared to my A7iii), and it has a touch screen the way it's supposed to work ;-)
Wow these may be some of your best photos.
Can you address your impression of the usability between the Nikon Z and the Canon R?
I prefer the Nikon for stills. At work when I need to quickly switch between video and stills I prefer the Canon.
Hello Mattias, I stumbled across your video as I'm shopping for a used high megapixel camera and wanted to know your opinion between the Nikon Z7 and the Sony A7R3. I'll make my own opinion on which to buy, but I just wanted to know your thoughts on each. Thanks
Me personally I would go for the Z7 because of the controls and mount. The Z-mount is a much better mount for mirrorless full frame and in he long run I suspect it will have a better ecosystem.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter thank u for sharing your thoughts
Great information. Quick question. What does the focus tracking look like for animals? Long time Nikon person. Primarily pet photography now. I do not want to change brands. Have a lot invested in Nikon glass. But many of my peers shoot Sony because of the great tracking. Thoughts? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Im sorry but I don't know. I use single AF for pets as well. Maybe someone else reading has tried it.
Two years ago I was a Nikon DSLR user (D7200 and D7000) thinking of going mirrorless. Nikon then launched the Z6 and Z7 and I finally decided to take the plunge into mirrorless. I sold my Nikon DSLR gear and got a Fujifilm X-T2 and X-E3. Nikon were just not offering what I wanted at a price that was acceptable. I love the Fuji system!
When others are going by the spec sheet, you got a different and acceptable opinion. 👍
Beautiful looking images, (SOOC Jpeg?), but at 47.4Mp, how big are the raw files at full res?
Im standing between Nikon Z7 and some Sony A7-variant. Its difficult 😅
Thinking of getting a Z series camera for my manual Nikon lenses... I have a Fuji system for my main photography...
It is a good choice. The focus peaking and EVF zoom makes manual lenses really easy to use on the Z series.
Hey Mattias, I was recently wondering what raw editing software you use.
Lightroom.
i cant this answer. the z7 in monochrome, does the colour filter allow for the a live view of the monochrome scene with colur highlights beforee post? like the p series bridge cameras (scene mode)
Why do you have a soft spot for tilt screen and dont like articulating? Im curious
Just waiting for 'the colours'
May I know what's a gd price for a z7?
Do u still use the blackmagic original? l
Love highlight metering. Mapped it to the first function button. Quickly available when I want it.
For a more filmic motion picture look try shooting in "portrait" picture control style with the sharpening turned down a bit.
Man, I haven't heard this voice in a while.
It's soon I will have 12 months badge :)
xqd and no af motor in the FtZ are big no for me :(
What’s it like to use with a 1950’s to 1970’s Nikkor manual focus lens? Does it have a usable focus peeking mode in the EVF?
Amazing focus peaking with old manual focus lenses. I started using red peaking, but then switched to blue. Depending on how close you want to focus, it sometimes helps to adjust peaking sensitivity, stronger for further objects and less intense peaking for closer.
It also helps to map a button to toggle 100% zoom. I use the record button. It makes nailing focus really easy.
For casual shooter and family, what camera you recommend (not too expensive but deliver great images)? most for still , but maybe use it for video sometimes (don't like to shoot video on camera coz the file size is big). Thanks
The term of inexpensive is different for everyone, thus great image too. It depends on your own goal and bank account. In this channel even photo from Nokia smartphone produced a nice result
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That being said, if you're not really into video, an old DSLR with 1080p capability might be the best option imo (don't forget to considering your budget on the lenses).
@@Durio_zibethinus thanks.. Maybe the budget is limited to $1000 (max). I'm not interested in dslr due to the size. I'm considering point and shoot camera (1 inch sensor such as sony ZV1), but I'm not sure about the IQ. I don't print photo in a big size, maybe it's just A4 paper size.
Fuji xt2
@@wikenseru8187 that's quite hefty of money lol. If your concern is IQ, you may want to revisit Mattias's photos with a cheap gear, like pentax Q or samsung which is also has a 1 inch sensor. If you satisfied with his result, then the problem may land with our own skill. ZV1 isn't that old, if you're happy with its lens limitation and battery life, then you're good to go
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Channel like Snappypic & Nigel Barros has a skill beyond their gear. "Cheap gear challenge" also recommended for limiting the GAS
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That being said, I'd still recommend interchangeable-lens system for better investment and future-proof. We may get better in photography as a time goes by, but not with our fixed lens. So be capable to changing lens as our need may be a best option imo
Would you consider doing a Leica CL digital review ?
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@@gearreallydoesntmatter hmmmm I’m seeing you said you’ve seen it as low as $1300 I’m having a hard time finding one they’re like $1900 - $2500 on eBay what sources would you recommend?
I couldn't afford them wren they were new and I still can't afford now 😅
Especially after I lost my paid internship at the start of a certain global pandemic.
Very sorry to hear that.
If you want a mirrorless camera on a tiny budget look for a Sony NEX-6. I know that they weren't popular but the EVF is actually better than the A7000 and the picture quality is good. You can get a converter and use old cheap Nikon lenses on them as well.
Gonna get one alongside my trusty Z6 as a portrait and landscape camera. I have like 5 Z lenses that are gonna be worthless when Nikon went out of business in the foreseeable future, but no regrets.
Contrary to what you may have seen, Nikon are not in danger of going out of business. The loss was always forecast due to the change to mirrorless happening at the same time as camera sales are going down, but they forecast profits going into 2022. Canon made a loss in Q1 last year but they haven't gone out of business.
@@praetorian65 Nikon's been in a very steady ressession in past 2 decades. They carry too much burden from the past, and they're even dropping their global warrenty system. They can't design or manufacture their own CMOS or processors. They still has an edge in optics, but its importance is deminishing. My hope for them in the future is to be like Fuji at best and Olympus at worst. They will still be around for a while, for sure.
The camera people have been sleeping on is D780!
That XQD only is the main reason because I left the Z6 on the shelf: I have many cameras and a lot of SD cards while xqd are both extremely expensive and useless unless you are in the video market, for which there are better cameras anyway. The terrible FTZ is another reason: why not offer a screwdriver AF to Z since it already exists for Sony A to E?
Finally, the third party EF to Z seems excellent but expensive: if a reasonably cheap camera is gonna cost you like an high end one once you get all the bells and whistle you need to actually enjoy it, it's not worth.
Slog precis till på en Z7. Inväntar med spänning på paketet nu! :-)
Dude I was just thinking this, wow, ok gonna watch then give my reasons.
hi, mattias... please, what can youy tell me about olympus stylus 1?
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@@gearreallydoesntmatter thanks. I got one One!
Your thoughts on the Sony A7c?
Seems expensive imo.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter good point.
How does it compare to the EOS R?
For mainly stills I find it better. At work where I switch back and forth between stills and video I prefer the Canon.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter this is a big thing for me. I can almost never look at a camera for stills only and I don’t like the cooler colors out of the Nikon cameras compared to Canon. When editing raw stills it’s less of a deal breaker but in video it’s annoying.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter the Z6 is more suited as a hybrid camera. Better video quality than the Z7 and the still/video switch is a much better implementation than what Canon has.
@@ghas4151 To switch between stills and video is much quicker on the Canon.
And Nikon has ibis, if that matters to you
Great Camera but bad ergonomics.
Why did Nikon build that body for gnomes?
It could be the best FF camera. But I can not operate and carry that tiny body properly. And I have big but not huge hands...
Does anybody know if this camera would be good for concert photography???
Any camera is good for that.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I’m sure not every camera lol
Like?
@@gearreallydoesntmatter well for instance I shoot a Nikon d7000. And I shoot concert photography, but I’m wanting sharper, crisper images and I’m wanting decent battery life. I’m hoping this one will get the job done for me.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter also how would you rate this Z against the d850? If you know.
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I have seen that you have praised the nikon highlight metering mode before. Does it differ in any way from say fujis?
Fuji doesn’t really have one. Ricoh however does.
The Z7 II takes a CFExpress & XQD, or a SD type II.