Dude, you're real as fuck for talking about what you went through to buy this camera. All other camera UA-camrs make it sound like these cameras are just weekly purchases that they pay no mind to. It's important to let the people know what really goes into buying a camera.
I appreciate brother! I'm just an everyday person that just happens to do UA-cam. If I blow up then maybe I'll get free gear but I'll probably just give it away to you guys
It’s always interesting to see people who historically disregarded Nikon as a legitimate system. Actually use a Nikon and realize that they actually make really good cameras. Like I saw tons of Nikon Zf videos and people were like “hEy i AcTualLy LiKe NiKon aNd tHeY aRn’T sO bAd AfTeR aLl” Anyways. Great video Cook! Sirui on my neck about making a video for a new anamorphic lens coming out for the Nikon system. Let me know if you want me to send them your name as well cause Nikon needs all the help they can get lol.
I didn't disregard Nikon, I was just locked into another system...The Z8, Z9, and the Z6iii should be way more popular with filmmakers though. I don't know if sirui would mess with me because I'm not commercial friendly but a good word would be appreciated.
Big Cook and I got beef now. First he leaves lumix, now he’s saying open gate is overrated 😭😭😭😭😭😭 haha jk The Z8 is such a freakin beast. People have been sleeping on it. I’ve ended up using my Z8 over my FX3 since getting it. But the S5IIX is still my go to anamorphic run n gun setup, that open gate is just too clutch. February should be interesting though. Excited to see you grow with the Z8 brother. Flex them skills.
Bro I know that you're the anamorphic king but I'm still an anamorphic virgin so it's not important to me. If Blazar shows me the light then I may think differently lol. I hope that Lumix releases a beast next month and in April but this Z8 is all that I want plus more. I wish I could have hung out with you guys, it looked like you all had a great time.
12:59 I know the feeling. I'd feel the same when I worked at cameras shops for many years, seeing how exited my customers were when the transaction was complete, they even walked out with a lil pep in they step. The one customer I will never forget was this young lady who came in asking the price of the Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L, said thank you and left. This was in 2014, so it was somewhere around $1,200 after California tax. She came back a few hours later and payed for it with a debit card, cash, store credit and I kid you not, a few dollars in quarters and dimes. Saying, "I'm officially bankrupt." But boy was she happy to have that lens. I could tell she was coveting that lens for a cool minute and literally scrapped every penny she had to buy it. And I always revert back to that story when people say "gear doesn't matter." I believe it does. So long as it makes you happy. So long as it's a piece of gear that you want regardless of the what the mediocre, corporate shills on this platform say about what you want.
You popped up in my feed because of my extensive research on the Nikon Z line. I got a Z6iii two days ago and I’m still camera chubbin, hard. Good on you for working for what you want and getting yourself a nice piece of equipment.
Just came across your channel. I’m Ex pro event photographer coming from D3/D700. Got a z50 a few years to get into mirrorless. Now as an older tog’ (56) I want to do some nature video. So I will tune in. I plan to return to full frame sometime this year.
Wedding photographer here! And my main camera is both the Nikon F5 and F6 with my reception camera the D700. I've had my F5 since 2006 and I'm still learning new things from it. Meaning, I have no reason to "upgrade" to mirrorless anytime soon.
Last year, Nikon became my G.A.S. killer also. After too many years of frustration with other brands, the Tamron 35-150 Z-mount was released. For ten years, every time I got a new camera I had to convince myself that this was "the camera." Last year, I traded in all my excessive gear which paid in full for nine lenses including that Tamron and the Z9, Z8, and Zf. The strangest thing about this trade was the lack of dopamine release, there was no rush of excitement or a desire to convince myself these were "the cameras." Instead, I was at a subdued peace of mind. It was as if I was no longer wishing for anything else because I have it now. It is quite comforting to focus on photography and not the gear anymore.
That's a great kit and I can't lie I was excited coming from the S5ii but I don't want any camera out and besides a couple of things that could be added in a firmware update I can think of much I would add to this camera
Great testimonial! Those faces you made regarding when you're about to get "click baited" are soooo real! Before you started making them, I knew exactly what was about to go down! LOL. Your Amazon story about seeing Godox flashes, Canon lenses, etc. about to go out to other filmmakers & photographers is some real *ish! Glad you're loving your Z8!
Gear mostly does not matter however if the gear inspires you. You will have more content and love using it resulting in growing. Pursue your dreams bro. God bless you.
#gang Mad respect for that hustle to get what you want. We on the same page there. Nikon was my GAS killer too. I don't even watch competitor videos anymore. I don't hear the hype and people sh*ttin on Nikon's AF and such. I got a bonus coming in a couple weeks and I'm looking at getting another Z8 (sold the one I had for other reasons) or a Z9. It's all the camera I'll ever need and will go great with the Z6III and Zf I already have. Video quality looks great too bro!
@Bigcookfilms things all good here in the UK , the weather is a bit confused. 😂 Snow , Rain , Wind , sun in one day. But overall I am blessed bro. How's it going there ?
I can't remember the last time I touched shutter speed lol I can't fathom going back to that #lumixgang the ONLY thing I would change about the S5ii would be the crop at 4k60. This 4k60 crop pisses me off tremendously.
Definitely put in work to earn that camera bro. That's how you know that camera is the one. Loving the content as usual. Now you got my G.A.S. coming back wanting to get my flagship G.A.S. killer. LMAO!!!
@@Bigcookfilms I look forward to hopefully seeing LUMIX with a new sensor and bringing new innovations to the camera world with one of those. HOPEFULLY!!!😤
Talking a whole Lotta makesense here. Give me every option in the world and I will analysis paralysis. Give me a concrete set of characteristics and my creativity gets the earth to dig its feet in and take off. I like you bro. I hope that foothold to go full time presents itself soon ✊🏾
#gang recently dropped a video titled Nobody Cares. Coincidently I’m trying to put together a Divide and Conquer/Brand Loyalty video. I’m trying to be less about gear and execute these ideas.
Negative, You can look at the camera videos on UA-cam from 10 years ago from professional music videos and music videos shot with cameras like the fx3 or the red komodo now and see the difference
@@Bigcookfilms The majority of those cameras have decent resolutions available. 20+ years ago you can see a difference, yes, but there's still too much addiction to relatively minor increases in resolution that can't be noticed by almost anyone among photographers. Mine is 5 years old and still perfectly good. It can't do 8K, but who cares? It can increase it's photographic resolution from 24 to 96 megapixels if I want that. Not sure I ever will, but its available.
I get what you're saying and some of my favorite photos were from 20+ years ago but resolution has it's place like for cropping and reframing. 8k may not be important to you and that's ok but you aren't the whole camera population @careypridgeon
Z8 has something similar to shutter angle by proxy.... called something weird = Shutter lock. It's not QUITE the same thing, but it's close enough until Z8 gets shutter angle as a setting. It only becomes an issue with changing FPS, where this is functionally different than shutter angle. ua-cam.com/video/VWoEIGzOArI/v-deo.html This dude explains it better than me.
Hell yeah. All those videos with the goofy face, surprised face, disgusted face palm, etc thumbnails get skipped on my end. Wackest shit ever. Straight up BS.
Dude, you're real as fuck for talking about what you went through to buy this camera. All other camera UA-camrs make it sound like these cameras are just weekly purchases that they pay no mind to. It's important to let the people know what really goes into buying a camera.
I appreciate brother! I'm just an everyday person that just happens to do UA-cam. If I blow up then maybe I'll get free gear but I'll probably just give it away to you guys
💯 but not only that, the big channels are given the gear for a few days to shove it down their subscribers throat.
UA-cam is a G.A.S. Station
😂😂😂 It sure is
🤣🤣🤣Right!!!
It’s always interesting to see people who historically disregarded Nikon as a legitimate system. Actually use a Nikon and realize that they actually make really good cameras. Like I saw tons of Nikon Zf videos and people were like “hEy i AcTualLy LiKe NiKon aNd tHeY aRn’T sO bAd AfTeR aLl”
Anyways. Great video Cook! Sirui on my neck about making a video for a new anamorphic lens coming out for the Nikon system. Let me know if you want me to send them your name as well cause Nikon needs all the help they can get lol.
I didn't disregard Nikon, I was just locked into another system...The Z8, Z9, and the Z6iii should be way more popular with filmmakers though. I don't know if sirui would mess with me because I'm not commercial friendly but a good word would be appreciated.
thats basically lumix before they got AF and all the popular kids hopped on
Ike in da house!
@@A1Bokeh nah, they all got sent free cameras and trips to make them change their minds 🤭
@@Photomeike sigh ya TRUE i do think many people jumped ship though .. I was like bruh... shout out to them though lol
Big Cook and I got beef now. First he leaves lumix, now he’s saying open gate is overrated 😭😭😭😭😭😭 haha jk The Z8 is such a freakin beast. People have been sleeping on it. I’ve ended up using my Z8 over my FX3 since getting it. But the S5IIX is still my go to anamorphic run n gun setup, that open gate is just too clutch. February should be interesting though. Excited to see you grow with the Z8 brother. Flex them skills.
Bro I know that you're the anamorphic king but I'm still an anamorphic virgin so it's not important to me. If Blazar shows me the light then I may think differently lol. I hope that Lumix releases a beast next month and in April but this Z8 is all that I want plus more. I wish I could have hung out with you guys, it looked like you all had a great time.
12:59 I know the feeling. I'd feel the same when I worked at cameras shops for many years, seeing how exited my customers were when the transaction was complete, they even walked out with a lil pep in they step. The one customer I will never forget was this young lady who came in asking the price of the Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L, said thank you and left. This was in 2014, so it was somewhere around $1,200 after California tax.
She came back a few hours later and payed for it with a debit card, cash, store credit and I kid you not, a few dollars in quarters and dimes. Saying, "I'm officially bankrupt." But boy was she happy to have that lens. I could tell she was coveting that lens for a cool minute and literally scrapped every penny she had to buy it.
And I always revert back to that story when people say "gear doesn't matter." I believe it does. So long as it makes you happy. So long as it's a piece of gear that you want regardless of the what the mediocre, corporate shills on this platform say about what you want.
Great story bro and it is a good feeling know that photographers/videographers are getting the gear that they want.
2:11 got me good hahaha. New room set up is sick man
I'm just being honest and thanks.
@ love the honesty all around man. Keep up the great work
You popped up in my feed because of my extensive research on the Nikon Z line. I got a Z6iii two days ago and I’m still camera chubbin, hard. Good on you for working for what you want and getting yourself a nice piece of equipment.
Thanks, I appreciate it. How are you liking the Z6iii?
Just came across your channel. I’m Ex pro event photographer coming from D3/D700. Got a z50 a few years to get into mirrorless. Now as an older tog’ (56) I want to do some nature video. So I will tune in. I plan to return to full frame sometime this year.
Wedding photographer here! And my main camera is both the Nikon F5 and F6 with my reception camera the D700. I've had my F5 since 2006 and I'm still learning new things from it. Meaning, I have no reason to "upgrade" to mirrorless anytime soon.
I appreciate you tuning in and hopefully you get the right camera when you finally feel the need to upgrade
Last year, Nikon became my G.A.S. killer also. After too many years of frustration with other brands, the Tamron 35-150 Z-mount was released. For ten years, every time I got a new camera I had to convince myself that this was "the camera." Last year, I traded in all my excessive gear which paid in full for nine lenses including that Tamron and the Z9, Z8, and Zf. The strangest thing about this trade was the lack of dopamine release, there was no rush of excitement or a desire to convince myself these were "the cameras." Instead, I was at a subdued peace of mind. It was as if I was no longer wishing for anything else because I have it now. It is quite comforting to focus on photography and not the gear anymore.
That's a great kit and I can't lie I was excited coming from the S5ii but I don't want any camera out and besides a couple of things that could be added in a firmware update I can think of much I would add to this camera
Great testimonial! Those faces you made regarding when you're about to get "click baited" are soooo real! Before you started making them, I knew exactly what was about to go down! LOL. Your Amazon story about seeing Godox flashes, Canon lenses, etc. about to go out to other filmmakers & photographers is some real *ish! Glad you're loving your Z8!
Thanks brother, yeah that was an eye opening experience at Amazon. I'm grateful for getting to experience the other side of things.
2nd job part of the video.... definitely inspirational bro 💯💯💯💯🎯‼️🎯
Thanks brother I'm just trying to be transparent about the journey
@Bigcookfilms yessir appreciated 100%
Gear mostly does not matter however if the gear inspires you. You will have more content and love using it resulting in growing. Pursue your dreams bro. God bless you.
You're right and I appreciate these words and may God bless you also.
Motivation
Let's gooo !!!
Just discovered this channel three minutes ago. It was at 2:10 when I subscribed! You keep it real!
Thanks brother, I appreciate you becoming a member.
Great Video.. Got Flavor 💯.. I’m rocking the ZF .. Onward to the Nikon Z6iii in the near future 📸📸🙌🏾🙌🏾💯
Thanks, I appreciate it. That ZF seems like a great photo/content creation camera.
#gang Mad respect for that hustle to get what you want. We on the same page there. Nikon was my GAS killer too. I don't even watch competitor videos anymore. I don't hear the hype and people sh*ttin on Nikon's AF and such. I got a bonus coming in a couple weeks and I'm looking at getting another Z8 (sold the one I had for other reasons) or a Z9. It's all the camera I'll ever need and will go great with the Z6III and Zf I already have. Video quality looks great too bro!
Thanks bro and yeah Nikon is doing something special...I may get the ZF down the line when finances permit
You're the reallest my guy 🙌
I appreciate it!
Canon R5C was gas killer. Can’t wait for the Nikon content.
I haven’t bought a camera since I got it
That was high on my list along with the C70
Mine was the fx30 and A7IV. I’m good for a minute.
That's a great combo💪🏿
Are you going to WPPI or NAB show in Vegas this year?
I didn't plan on it bro
YO..... this content is dope! Just subbed man.
Thanks, I appreciate it and welcome aboard.
Mine was Z8. Set for years to come 😅
This Z8 is something special
Awesome video bruh…I shoot with the Nikon Z9 and Z8…welcome to Nikon
Thanks bruh...That's how we spell bro in Charlotte lol
Z8 is definitely my current favorite. Looking at the Z6lll after I trade the A74
I may pick up a ZF down the line.
HAHAHAHAAAAA!! The Click Bait face LOLOL!
I see you know what I'm talking about..Lol
@ All too familiar 🤣😂
Keep it thoro
I just commented on your comment on UA-cam bro...lol
@@Bigcookfilms Yeah, I saw that man! :)
Great Video Bro Keep up the good work. 💯
Thanks brother, I appreciate it! How's it going?
@Bigcookfilms things all good here in the UK , the weather is a bit confused. 😂 Snow , Rain , Wind , sun in one day. But overall I am blessed bro. How's it going there ?
Good in my area but no so good in other areas of the country. I'm blessed brother @GideonNtxbeni
I can't remember the last time I touched shutter speed lol I can't fathom going back to that #lumixgang the ONLY thing I would change about the S5ii would be the crop at 4k60. This 4k60 crop pisses me off tremendously.
Yeah but it's not so bad when you have everything setup. I do hope that Nikon brings it to the Z8/Z6iii though
It is cold as hell here in Cleveland but soon as it warms up my new pocket cameras the fuji and ricoh are really going to get tested
I always wanted a Ricoh GRiii for photography...I thought that you only had Lumix
I love it.....Congrats on the Big Red Big Cook :)
Thanks bro, I'm very appreciative
Definitely put in work to earn that camera bro. That's how you know that camera is the one. Loving the content as usual. Now you got my G.A.S. coming back wanting to get my flagship G.A.S. killer. LMAO!!!
Thanks bro and that S1Rii/S1Hii will be announced next month and April
@@Bigcookfilms I look forward to hopefully seeing LUMIX with a new sensor and bringing new innovations to the camera world with one of those. HOPEFULLY!!!😤
@kerrymichaeldp Hopefully because I want Lumix to succeed
The new Lumix S1RII is coming out. Do you know about it. Would it make you consider going back.
Yes I heard about it and I hope that it's a great camera but I don't think that it will be an all around better hybrid than the Z8
Let me now if you need a beat for the Nikon 6iii song lol
Thanks bro, where can I check out your music at?
@@Bigcookfilms I'll send you a link on IG big cook!
@@Bigcookfilms or you can search " WasionKey "
I'll check it out and I'm subbed to your channel. I want to see your journey.
The clickbait poses literally killed me ! Hahahahahahaha
You know how they they are bro😂😂😂
Welcome to the Nikon family. Nikon z5, z6ii shooter
Thanks brother I appreciate it. How's the Z5?
@Bigcookfilms it's ok as a starter
You and me brother are on the same wave length, Bc how are yuo fijidng the battery life ? And how is 4k 120 autofocus ?
The Battery is Decent and the 4k 120fps autofocus is just like the autofocus in other modes
@Bigcookfilms good to hear thank you brother.
No problem brother
Talking a whole Lotta makesense here.
Give me every option in the world and I will analysis paralysis.
Give me a concrete set of characteristics and my creativity gets the earth to dig its feet in and take off.
I like you bro. I hope that foothold to go full time presents itself soon ✊🏾
Thanks, I appreciate this comment. I'm hoping that it comes soon also.
You cured of gas, for now. Gas is forever, the cure is temporary. 😂. Nothing but love, another enjoyable video #gang
😂😂😂
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks brother
@ That Nikon Z8 is looking good. I am giving Panasonic one more year to see what they do. Otherwise, I will be migrating to another brand too.
A new L Mount camera is supposed to be announced next month. I think that it's the S1Rii
@@Bigcookfilms I am hoping for the S1HII, BSIHmk2 or BGH1mk2, or something like an EVA2.
One of them will be here soon
Still here, still vibin.
#lumixgvng #gang
Thanks for sticking around bro and keep reppin #LumixGang
LMFAO. Dog out in the back yard taking a sh__. Yes, we got to get out there. #Gang shooting with Lumix but fully acknowledge the beast that is the Z8.
Lol, you know I'm a low key comedian...I saw the channel shift brother and I think that you will do great in the camera space.
@@Bigcookfilms Man, I appreciate that homie 💯
#gang recently dropped a video titled Nobody Cares. Coincidently I’m trying to put together a Divide and Conquer/Brand Loyalty video. I’m trying to be less about gear and execute these ideas.
I just checked it out and that the type of content that I like. I thought that I was already subbed but I am now for sure.
@ appreciate you
You working a 9-5 with yo dream camera I’m right there with you I know my two week notice will be put in soon and #LUMIXGANG Big Della
Soon...I can't wait to see you and Big Della on the other side of things
@ bro that’s love same big bro same 💪🏾 let’s go get em
You made a good choice
Thanks brother
Thumbnail is wild fam lol
Lol iykyk
Still waiting for my G.A.S killer - S1Hii 😢🥴
It's coming soon. Probably at NAB
Now I wanna switch 😭😭😭😭😭
Lol, no bro don't switch. This has been a long time coming
Bro, you worked for that camera.
Like a mf bro😂😂😂 But it makes it worth it
#Gang Nikon Z6,Z6Ii,Z8
#Gang
My gas will never be cured because anamorphic is too expensive and I’ll never own my own Atlas Mercury set 😂
Never say never bro...If you want them just do your part and life will do the rest. Let me know when you get them.
Come on! Not with the new Blazarand Sirui releases!
@ it’s not the same. It’s like wanting a Porsche but someone saying I can just get a sport edition Honda.
@@dukecha😭😭😭
hold up hold up... we gotta give it some time before we say gas killer lol
Na bro, this joint is the truth...I just ordered the Cfexpress type b cards, I'll get a monitor, a pro flash and I'm not looking back.
@@Bigcookfilms aiiiighhhtttt lol lets see it bro hyped for it
Thanks bro
#Gang Nikon ZF is my gas killer!
That ZF is amazing. I love the styling.
The ZF is intriguing
#lumixgvng #gang ... GH7 turned out to be my G.A.S.-killer.
That GH7 is a beast! I can't see why it's a gas killer for you
Came Here And Subscribed After You Commented On My Channel. I Don't Know How U Found Me But It Happened At A Great Time. I Watched This Whole Video
Thanks brother I appreciate it!!! I hope that you keep making content with the Z6iii
you could buy a decade old digital camera and your photos or videos would look the same online
Negative, You can look at the camera videos on UA-cam from 10 years ago from professional music videos and music videos shot with cameras like the fx3 or the red komodo now and see the difference
@@Bigcookfilms The majority of those cameras have decent resolutions available. 20+ years ago you can see a difference, yes, but there's still too much addiction to relatively minor increases in resolution that can't be noticed by almost anyone among photographers. Mine is 5 years old and still perfectly good. It can't do 8K, but who cares? It can increase it's photographic resolution from 24 to 96 megapixels if I want that. Not sure I ever will, but its available.
I get what you're saying and some of my favorite photos were from 20+ years ago but resolution has it's place like for cropping and reframing. 8k may not be important to you and that's ok but you aren't the whole camera population @careypridgeon
@@Bigcookfilms I totally am......
How dare you invalidate my delusional state!!!!!
😂😂😂 I apologize
Z8 has something similar to shutter angle by proxy.... called something weird = Shutter lock.
It's not QUITE the same thing, but it's close enough until Z8 gets shutter angle as a setting.
It only becomes an issue with changing FPS, where this is functionally different than shutter angle.
ua-cam.com/video/VWoEIGzOArI/v-deo.html
This dude explains it better than me.
I'm watching it now...Thanks
#gang a7cr 40k60p slog3. Renting a z8 to see if it is for me.
Bro, the Z8 is a beast but if you're in the Sony ecosystem you may want to stick with them
@Bigcookfilms I want that 8k60p raw. No doubt if Sony gets it I will stay, but for the money that Z8 is hard to beat.
@soholingo I understand because that was one of the reasons I choose the Z8
#nikongang
You know that you're big #LumixGang
@Bigcookfilms trying mate, trying.
#gang FX3 FX30
That's a powerhouse setup #gang
Hell yeah. All those videos with the goofy face, surprised face, disgusted face palm, etc thumbnails get skipped on my end. Wackest shit ever. Straight up BS.
😂😂😂 I is getting out of hand...Lol I just want people to be genuine again.
GEORGOUS !LIT . GOT GAS#GANG #LUMIXGANG GH6,7,S9,DJI POCKET.Thank You
Thanks bro and I love the content...Keep it up
@ THANK YOU
No problem bro just don't stop creating
@ Yessir