More likely it is because they have this mechanism already manufactured in superfluous numbers. Redesigning it for photographers would cost them more :(
@@synthesaurus the current nikon mechanism is the z8 z9 one which is much practical. It is probably made like this to resemble a film camera if you hide the screen. I really wish it was the z8, z9 type flip screen, but this will do too.
It’s a confused camera. Controls targeting photographers, screen targeting video. I’m a little baffled at the decision as well, especially for an otherwise well designed camera
LOL some people are complaining why did nikon put video in a video camera. I mean mirrorless cameras are video cameras that take photos. They gave you a choice, you want to go fully traditional, just close the screen and people will mistaken it for a film camera. Because no film camera had any form of flippy screen. Secondly if you don't want to do video, just don't flip that switch, no one forces you to. Nikon decided to a powerhouse tech under the hood of a classic retro film camera and people complain.
The reason they didn't use F-Mount was because then the camera would no longer be mirrorless, and so there wouldn't be a Zf to begin with. Also, the new Z series Nikkor lenses are optically superior to most of the glass from the F-Mount days. If one is looking for the proper manual focus experience for this camera, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out the Voigtländer Z series glass. You'll also get your fully functional aperture dial on the lens as well. Nikon's AF tracking function also works with manual focus glass on the Zf (industry first) and the yellow tracking box will even turn green for confirmation when you've achieve correct focus. Lastly, this camera has something called focus point sensor stabilization, where the IBIS system is biased towards wherever your focus is set. This is also an industry first.
There's no technical reason for Nikon not to create a mirrorless camera with F mount. If they would have wanted it, it would have been easily possible. But they seem to have wanted a technical "reboot" to get rid off all the compatibility issues they had with F mount over the years and of course also wanted to sell new smaller lenses and camera bodies.
Of course it can be done. Take for example a Nikon Zf, glue an ftz adapter onto it and you have one. All you need to do is make it look nicer and give it a new name.
I own both the XT-5 and ZF. I am not sure how Nikon did this, but you get so much value for what you pay. The build quality is unbelievable, IBIS is mind blowing ( can easily shoot down to 1/2 sec), auto focus is super fast and is also equipped with one of the best FF sensors ever made for low light. Also, the 40 mm f2 really has quite some character that surprised me, where i initially thought i would replace it. Keeping the ZF and selling the XT-5 is a no-brainer for me, as you get so much more for your money, PLUS access to a ton of vintage lenses where can be used with the subject tracking MF. Carrying the XT-5 around with a fast prime (18 1.4/33 1.4) is pretty much killing the purpose of Aps-c compactness, while still not being even remotely close on auto-focus/IBIS/dynamic range. People saying that ZF offers nothing more than XT-5 have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.
@@sarthusgaming3576 it is mentioned on pretty much all the reviews. It is the first camera where when you use a MF lens, it is still detects on the subject/eyes, where you then can focus manually and just zoom at 100% if you press a button.
@@sarthusgaming3576yes there’s a new feature in the zf which uses the autofocus system in conjunction with manual lenses to make focus acquisition easier. You can have it auto confirm when you’ve locked onto an eye, for instance
@@sarthusgaming3576 basically, you have face detection for manual focus, it follows faces etc so when you're zooming in for fine focus it zooms directly on the face or the eye of the person without the need to move the punch-in view around like you would need to do on other cameras. It's also the only cameras that has variable rotation point IBIS, meaning that the rotation point of the IBIS system is linked to where you're focused on the sensor, and not the center of the sensor. Meaning that if you're using a lens with quite pronounced field curvature, you would get sharper images even if you happen to move the camera a little during the exposure. As far as I'm aware, the Zf is currently the only camera that does this, Nikon said they were open to put that on cameras like the Z8 or Z9 through firmware updates but we don't know if that will actually come
I think the idea behind the flip out screen is the ability to hide it completely. We all check that screen way too much sometimes. I personally like it, great camera.
I’ve been a photographer for about 15 years. Started shooting at 19 out of high school. Got the original X100 in the 2010’s and went from there. Shot film on an Olympus OM-2 and Vivitar 450-SLD in my mid 20’s. I’ve lusted over the thought of a retro / analog style digital full frame camera. Fuji got close, but never quite gave me that feeling of the film days. This camera does. Finally. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made.
How about the tactile controls of Zf? I thought Nikkor lenses don't have the aperture ring to make the analogue experience on a digital camera feasible. Thereby, making you switch to PASM control, a feature of a digital camera. How is it that you didn't feel the analogue experience with Fujifilm whilst Fujifilm has the closest analogue like tactile controls and image quality? Nikon Zf is a retro looking camera with a full frame sensor but you still have 70 to 80 percent digital experience with it.
@@drakeydrake1076Yeah, it’s missing an aperture ring on the lens, other than that, the camera is leaps and bounds ahead of Fuji. That is solely my opinion, but after using Fuji for over 10 years, I feel it is a fairly accurate one. I shoot the ZF in manual, so to me, it does take me back to the film days. Yeah, Fuji does have a complete tactile feel and they have their film simulations. BUT they don’t have full frame like Nikon does. I got a Fuji X100V two weeks prior to getting the ZF. I’ve barely shot 100 photographs on the 100V. I’ll still carry around the larger ZF, it’s that good.
I have a Nikon Z5 with the 40mm f2 (not the retro design like you used) and love the combo. I wish I knew the ZF was coming before I bought the Z5 (since the ZF came out a few months later), and I would have enjoyed the body design and updated features, but I still love my camera and that 40mm f2.
I learned to shoot on a Nikon FE and the Zf appealed to my nostalgia. I appreciate the screen because I can hide it completely and it assists me with low angle shots because of mobility issues making it hard to get low enough. I tried the XT5 but it felt awkward to me as the only Fuji I've ever shot was my XE4. All that said, someone asked me which I would recommend XT5 or Zf. When they said they usually shoot Fuji I told them to get the XT5 because they are used to Fuji.
So here is the scoop. The top plate, front and bottom plate are Mg Alloy. The dials are all brass. The back is thermoplastic carbon composite in order to aid with much better WiFi signals. Also to keep the weight a little lower. It is very well built.
I got a ZF with the 40mm lens, and I like it as a one camera, one lens setup. I thoroughly enjoyed using it on my recent trip. Having the Sony system as well, there is the ETZ adapter that allows ZF to use Sony E mount lenses with their autofocus. I might pick that one up to try using some of those sigma f2 lenses, which I think will be a good fit for the ZF.
I use the ETZ with the 20 1.8 and 35 1.4, works very well, maybe some hunting in very low light compared to native Z mount lenses. Just keep in mind that it does not offer distortion correction as far as I know. So something like a Sigma 85 1.4 will not look fantastic right away adapted on the Zf.
because the zf is mirrorless, the distance between the sensor and lens is much less than that of mirrored, SLR cameras (like all f-mount nikons) that is why it has the z-mount. I might be in the minority here, but i would have loved for this have been a dslr with f-mount and not mirrorless.
Love the flip screen option mainly to hide it and have the leather texture on the back. Much prefer that over having a screen 100% of the time. Keeps you from wanting to view all your shots. Also, I see people have already brought up flange distance, so no need to talk about F mount on a mirrorless body…
great gift for your dad. Not sure if he's been on he channel before, but could make for an interesting episode, showing him getting back into photography.
I would really love to see a video or two about his dad getting back into photography. I’m probably about the same age as his dad and hoping to do the same.
I felt the same at first about the flip out screen but now I look at it as if I did with the X pro 3, it gives the illusion of a film camera when there’s no screen, That makes sense to me. But truthfully, it sucks for waist level shooting.
X-Pro3 does it far, far better than the Zf. No screen most of the time but an extremely useful waist-level experience when you need it. Truly focused on stills photography first.
I hate flip out screens too but I guess when it is closed and the screen is reversed you can use it with the viewfinder only for that film camera-like vibe. You lose the benefit of the rear screen for low and high angle shots though. This camera would pair well with manual Z mount Voigtlander lenses to complete the manual 'digital 35mm' experience.
The loaning of a family camera really means a lot to me. I borrowed my dad’s Nikon although later I had Olympus OM film cameras later. My son who is now 26 has long term borrowed my OM2 that I’m sure I’ll never see again. Thank you for sharing this and I totally agree with your opinion 👌
I have a Nikon Nikomat, as well as an S3 2000 Limited Edition film camera. So, it is safe to say that I do like the Nikon "retro" aesthetics. I will most definitely be getting this Zf, along with 3 Zeiss Milvus lenses. I, for one, like that the camera is built well. I touched the Zfc and hated its cheap, light, awful build. I thought that it was a mortal sin. This Zf, on the other hand, inspires confidence. And I like that.
All the feels at the end of the vid ❤. I have a 1 year old son who loves my XT5 and XT30. We got him a wooden camera to play with, and I hope that one day he’ll love photography as much as I do. Thank you, it would be cool to do a photo walk with your dad.
I'll probably buy one next year as i'm a long term Nikon user. It's the perfect camera to me as i don't need more than 24mp. But touch screen, low light capability and fast autofocus is all I need now.
This camera would have been sick if the top prism / viewfinder came off like the F2 / F3 for digital nostalgia and something different than a flip screen
I mean the 907X tried it some people liked it some didn't - it just would have been cool to see something different from Nikon since the Z pro bodies are so good. but I'm not sure if the community would have took to it to be honest -Now a few hours later I'm thinking they would have all wished for the flip screen rather than LCD Prism on the top hahaha expensive gamble. @@Reggiebphoto
Nikon already did a retro F-mount camera: the Nikon Dƒ from, IIRC, 2013. The F-mount specs and digital hardware combined to make for a pretty pudgy camera.
Like you say, it is a nice camera. I used to shoot the nikon f & f2. Thats why i got in to the fujifilm system. The tactile feeling you know. Thanks for not convincing me to sell my xt1, xe2s and xt5. Happy as it is. Great channel by the way. Grtz from Belgium.
People who own any fujiilm cameras should love the ZF,,, which has the OG aesthetic and much powerful spec (may be except for the heavier weight). Hard to believe seeing comment section here rejecting the ZF.😅
Chill out guys 😅,,, i owe Nikon, Fuji, Leica & Ricoh myself and love them all as well. - I definitely get it that Fuji has great colour profile,,,but these can always be done in post-edit (of course it depends on your preferred workflow), - image stabilisation, dynamic range, higher iso, most versatile lens mount with the shortest flange distance. (it can even be adapted with Sony and other alternative old lens),, etc. the hardware capability is way way better than all apsc Fuji gears as far as i know Reminder that this is only the very first Nikon retro mirrorless camera as a starting point,, ,,tbf i begin to worry the market for Fuji and maybe Leica
@@ccccc1234henricccc yep but i am just talking about the specs of this nikon vs the specs of the Fuji XT5. The second one has a better specs and it is cheaper than the Nikon.
everyone one always mentions post work, and yet when i look and images produce with a sony camera they always have a digital look to me, when i see fuji images they have a softness to them that i just prefer! can't get with the sony system ;/@@ccccc1234henricccc
Hello Faizal, thanks for the new video! Actually, I was very tempted when this camer was announced. But, after holding it in my hands, I was kind of disillusioned. The Zf is quite big with the enormous Z-Mount, and - in my opinion - it's just some kind of a regular Z6III in a little different dress. Additionally, like you, I don't like the flip screen and the operating concept of the camera is a rather confusing mix of a PASM controlled camera with a "classical" operating concept with the dials. In my eyes the Fuji X-T line is much more consistent and easier to understand. So, yes, the design of the Zf is still tempting, but all in all it's not the camera I hoped it would be.
@@danielvilliers612 You’re absolutely right, but personally I am not looking for the latest and greatest high tech in a “retro” camera. I am looking for a well rounded camera aimed exclusively at photography with minimal but well implemented and consistent digital technology. If Nikon would have tried to adapt the UX and the digital minimalism of a Leica M10 in a body the same size as a Nikon FE2 it would have been very close to what I am looking for😉👋.
I like the display the way it is - because I can fold it into the camera not showing, eliminating it from the equation completely as a distraction while taking images. I don't need a display on my film cameras, why would I want to be forced to deal with one on the Zf when I don't want to? This design for a retro camera is not new either - the Olympus Pen F from 2016 had the same display design for the same reasons. Incidentally, the Zf took many more ideas from the Pen F - like a dedicated switch for B&W, the ability to use the display as a focus point joystick when using the viewfinder. Personally, I think the main issues with the Zf are the lackluster build quality (too much plastic on the body in key parts), the fake threaded shutter release button that won't accept a shutter release cable, the horrible ergonomics when not using the optional Smallrig grip and the lack of first party, compact, high-quality lenses in the Z line up. I'll keep my Zf though, I can work around its flaws.
Wonderful image quality but same goes for Fujifilm, annoying screen, clunky button layout, having SPAM as well kinda messes things up (although I get why they did that), no matching lenses apart from the wonderful Voigtlander MF ones. Maybe the next iteration will be more suitable for me.
The ZF is nice, but I hate how it feels in the hand and the flip-out screen as well. However, it's loaded with some tech such as great AF and manual eye AF. I had the ZF for two weeks but decided to return it.
I'm glad you came clean, about the F Nikon lenses and Camera being from your father and not originally from you (12:20--51)😁 You were too young, could not have afforded the F3's camera and lenses with your Allowance $ 😂Thx for another nice video. Cheers!!
They need to build out their lens options for sure, that was the best part about the f mount was the decades and decades of options. Personally I would love to see them just re-design their AIS line to have z mounts. They clearly saw the value in manual options for the f mount as they kept producing and selling them until a few years ago. Either way, i would just mount m-mount glass, that adapter is tiny, and unlike on Fujifilm, the lenses will actually be their respective focal lengths.
I do not have the energy to read all the comments so I apologize if this has already been written, but you can program the “focus” ring on the lens to an aperture ring.. And it will change back to a focus ring if you go to manual focus mode..
Far too many people were looking at you because it was clear that you were taking pictures of them with a serious bit of professional kit. Smaller range finders tend to keep you invisible (ie the X100VI).
Well I said darn moved to fuji XT5 last year as my Nikon glass from my FE2 and FM2 sat. It’s ok, there is always something new and I am glad Nikon decided to reissue this wonderful body style. I don’t do video but the flipout screen would probably help portrait mode in landscape photography.
Did you switch it off every time when you put it on your neck? I don't understand how the sleep timer should work versus my dslr. Isn't the eye sensor triggered every time when the camera is close to your body on your neck or on your shoulder preventing it from falling asleep? Thank you for the video!
Sorry to disappoint but only the dials are brass, not the body (top and bottom plates). This was my first criticism of this camera. (My second and only other criticism was the fact that you have to use the Z adapter to use pre-Z Nikon lenses, which makes them significantly longer - the smaller manual focus lenses effectively nearly double in size).
As for that I have a Nikon z6II, I have some lenses for that mount, so I really would like to buy a Nikon zf for it's looks and specs, as a second camera for my photography.
I feel on the fence with it as a XT5 owner. I would buy the ZF if it was 40mp, but giving up resolution for a 24mp FF....its not clear what would have the better image quality. I've looked at DP reviews test comparison and its so much closer then I expected that it doesnt make the cost to switch system worth it.
Hi Faizal, the best part of this video is the part you talk about your father (you do it with your heart) and the gift he is going to receive. 😍 I'm currently using the Zfc mainly cause I'm green no longer and my D800 is quite heavy to carry around. I'm quite satisfied with it but since the ZF came around I'm really tempted to go for it. One of the drawback is that (I've heard) this camera has no joy stick to move around the focus point. How do you find it. Can you explain how did you go around and if, for you, this was a problem? Thanks in advance Ciao
I’m about to buy the XT5 and saw the Nikon ZF, debating of I should get the ZF instead. Do you find that the ZF has better focus and speed than the XT5?
the two picture of the woman in red coat are great! btw, i don't know... really don't know what to think about this camera, coming from fuji looks like xt full frame, do we need more weight without the incamera film profile ? is not a critics is a big doubt of mine
I know Urth is the sponsor, so you wouldn't use it in this video, but Nikon makes the FTZ II adapter, which allows you to use your vintage F mount lenses, but also your autofocus F mount glass, if you happen to have some (or if you just don;t want to spend the money for Z mount glass). I just picked up a Z6, and it was a life saver of a purchase, being able to get good lenses like the 50mm f/1.8G for 130ish and still get good peformance, small size and weather sealing instead of shelling out the money for a 50mm f/1.8S lens, which is above 500€ whre I live. It's better, but I don't care for the better quality and I just want cheap lenses. But on non Nikon cameras, well the FTZ isn't available obviously, and that doesn't stop you from getting a simple adapter ! I was previously using Nikon lenses on my Fuji X-T2 with a Urth adapter, and for the maximum amount of compatibility, I would strongly advide anyone looking to invest themselves into Nikon lenses to get the Nikon G type adapter instead of the regular one. It's a few bucks more expensive, but it has a control ring on it that will allow you to move the aperture of Nikon lense sthat do not have an aperture ring (like the aforementionned 50mm f/1.8G), so you don't limit yourself to the film era glass 9that you can still adapt without issues), but you can also get some good deals on more modern lenses. It's especially useful for DX AF-S lenses if you're using a crop sensor camera like a Fujifilm or a Sony A6000 series camera Good video, cheers !
I changed from film to digital because of the Nikon D700 I was shooting Canon until then. And so I got invested in Nikon. I have the Nikon ZF simply because I prefer to change settings with dials rather than push buttons and scroll wheels. I can see my settings even before I turn the camera on. But Nikon lenses don't have aperture rings and I wish they did. Fuji system is much better than the Nikon system for this use I found as Ive also owned the Fuji X100F. I love the way Fuji does this. The improved IBIS on the ZF and the ability to track an eye with manual focus lenses even though you still need to manually focus, are amazing features. So is the generally improved AF functionality because of the Expeed 7 processor. Since getting the Zf the Z6ii sits on the shelf.
I’ve watched a number of your videos and what I really enjoyed about this one was the black and white photos. I particularly like the way you seem to get so close to people without them noticing you. I look forward to the next video.
Faizal, you leave the impression that the Nikon F lenses can only be adapted to this camera when, in fact you can but a fifeteen dollar adapter and mount them on any Fuji camera as well, except the excellent fixed lens X100 series. That adapter makes the lens look like a bazooka. No thanks. The compromise screen is not for any waist street shooter unless you can align from memory, unlike the excellent hidden when you want to X Pro 3.With this camera you’re giving up a lot to get full frame and for street who cares?who else would want it?
I use a Z9 and Z8 in my Real Estate Photography business, so I have plenty of Z mount glass. I got the Zf for fun, and I LOVE this camera. It goes with me everywhere. I'm trying to get into street photography in rural small town Arkansas, and this is definitely the right camera for that. And it's a great backup for my other Zs for stills. It does OK video too, but I haven't really found the stabilization satisfactory, and it's too much hassle to rebalance my gimbal, so I stick with my Z8 for video.
Hey! Love your Chanel and your work! I’m diving into the Nikon zf system and really exciting about it! Boring question though what camera strap are you using in this video!?? Where did you get it? Thanks dude.
If you hunt for it, there is a Ricci Talks video where the discusses how he deliberately 'aged' is Zf body to look like and old black FE/FE2/FM2. I'll get a Zf, but I'll wait a while until I can get a used one. They will sell lots of these and people are always moving on and wanting the latest thing - so my Zf day will come. In the meantime, I love shooting my D3S/D3X & most recently a used Z6.
Agree with you. I àm an old Nikon user and still on a FM3A. I also mode to digital and acquired à Z7ii camera I chose also for its back screen, although not flipping vertically. I am attracted by the Zf as a second digital caméra but its back screen articulation system is a deal breaker for me as I do not make videos
Just wanted to add that by purchasing something in Urth you will also be planting some trees, the number depends on the price of the product. That´s another cool thing about the company :) And obviously another great video and photos.
I have a Zf and don't like the flip out screen either. It's not a deal breaker but I don't like how Nikon is switching to these screens from the articulating screens that are on the older Z models. With that said I have't tried Fuji since the Xpro1. I liked that camera but I definitely prefer the full frame sensors. I do use the Xpro1 Nikon Picture control profile with my Zf. I like the high contrast of that profile.
I have both, and the auto focus in the zf is better. I also find the raw files coming out of the zf to be noticeably cleaner in challenging light situations. I’m seriously considering selling my x-T5. I’ve been shooting various Fuji cameras for the past 10 year.
@@johnybravo7034 thanks for your feedback. Very helpful. I have the xt5 and contemplation switching. I like the handling of the Fuji but autofocus and IQ … not that much. 👍🏻
Been eyeing this thing for a hybrid. Probably just leave the screen closed when shooting street and if you need video it’s there, kind of does it all, f mount definitely would’ve been sick tho
Thanks for another great video! I use a Fuji XT4 and was interested in seeing whether a full camera might be an option. For now I'll stay with the Fuji - aperture rings, film profiles, compact bodies; maybe move up to the XT 5 soon. One of my favorite lens is also the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 which I have used with an adapter on the Fuji.
Great video and review of the Nikon FZ. Great shots. Seems a bit big for non-discrete street photography, I have done so little street photos, but when I did I used the smallest compact I had, people thought it was a phone and not a camera. Always great content and enjoy your candid experiences!
Also I am really curious about the megadap etz21 adapter on the Zf. Adapting those Sony tiny primes, the 24 MM f2.8, 40mm f2.5, 50mm f2.5, they all have aperture rings. They are all metal too! I heard the adapter works pretty flawlessly with Sony E mount lenses adapted to Nikon Z cameras but I’m not sure if it’s designed to work with the aperture rings. 🤔
You can also say that the fact that you can reverse the screen makes it even MORE retro, as you can shoot without LCD. VF only, no skimping, just take your image and move on. Pretty old school, right? If you want more retro, go Df, even more, go film. The Z mount system will never be full retro because of the mount. Or as an alternative, you have to get native Z mount manual lenses from Voigtlander etc. The 40mm SE is only skin deep. Fun enough lens tho, just like the 28mm SE. Other than missing some buttons, Cfs and joystick, I really think the screen’s hinge is too plasticky, and the whole LCD almost looks like an afterthought, the way it protracts.
The Nikon FTZ adapter works better than the dumb adapters because you can program 20 different lenses into it it tells you which lens you’re using even if the lenses don’t have electronic contacts. I will be buying the Nikon ZFC because I want a crop sensor camera as I already have a Z5 full frame camera. These will replace the D700/D300 combo I used in the past. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pix. Regards Gerry
I respect your expertise in the photography field. But, with regard to the flip out screen, it’s there if you want it, so it does not have to be a problem. It’s a beautiful looking camera, and Im lucky enough to have one. I like the fact that you can close off the screen, as in no LCD, unlike the XT5. That option is also there, if you want it. Keep up the good work.
flip out screen FTW! You can leave it closed and "film" experience you go. I do really like the shutter sound also. It dampened and sounds "smooth". And I agree with having an aperture ring. They could've done away with the scrolling wheels and just went 100% into the "film" experience. Because we accept the "less is more" when it comes to leica, but somehow critique every other brand that attempts to do it.
I'm so happy to see you using this camera and making street photography videos! Since I sold off my a7M4 and pre-ordered this camera in October, I didn't get it until mid-November. I love the body design and the black and white mode dial! And I'm with you on hating the flip-out screen design. Maybe that's why I'm a fan of yours hahaha, same taste. But it's a shame you're not going to switch from Fuji to Zf, maybe it's too heavy, like you don't have to part with the whole Fuji system. Would you consider using the next gen Zf if it used a 42 MP sensor, changed the screen design, reduced the weight and kept the brass dials?
My first camera was the Canon AE-1. If canon came out with something similar in a digital full frame I would buy it in a heartbeat. I still have many old manual focus lenses when I used to shoot with the Canon AE-1 and it would work out great.
The main and biggest difference between the Nikon Z f (and the Z fc) and Fujifilm is that the PASM-dial will override the shutter speed-dial, and other settings, whereas the Fujifilm keeps the tactile feeling in a bigger regard.
very optimistic of this camera, but i would love to have the option to put the sigma i contemporary glass on it, it would then be a system i jump onto without even thinking. they nailed it
There is a E to Z adapter you could use for that. I have one (albeit for samyang lenses) and it works well, probably 90% as well as lenses would work natively on my Sony.
I used to be a "nikonist" for decades, film of course (loved the FM bodies and the F100 too, great camera) and digital as well up to the D750. Then I moved to Fujifilm, X-Pro line (1 et 2) and I also have an X100T. Reasons for the move? weight, rangefinder style, Fujinon f2 lenses, etc. I do not regret the move, I'm having lot of fun with my Fujis. As far as the Zf, I fully agree with all your comments, although I'd love to use my old Nikon lenses... But hey I use them with my X-Pro2, which is great too ;-)
I love my Fuji X-T5 but am slightly obsessed with how its crop sensor isn't the best in low light. So this Nikon ZF is tempting. (But no I don't want to get a heavy 560g lens like the new Viltrox one just to beef-up my light-gathering). But I don't trust a few things about it. Its tiny grip. Its worse battery life (compared to the X-T5). Its limited second card slot. Its apparent reduced capability (compared to the X-T5) for programming/saving settings. Those feel like little limitations that a buyer might forget to notice, lured-in by the positive features. It makes me wonder what else it might be hiding. BUT I see people down below who have tried both and say the Nikon ZF blows the X-T5 out of the water, so my cautiousness above is probably unwarranted.
Thanks for your view on the Zf. I totally agree with you about the lack of aperture rings on the nikkor lenses. It's a missed opportunity, but it means that Voigtlander will see more sales of their Z mount lenses and could potentially bring out a few more hopefully, which would be a plus. The manual focus assist in the Zf should make it so much more precise to manually focus those lenses. The flip out screen doesn't bother me. (I have one on my Canon R5 so am use to it) But I like that the LCD can be hidden and then you have a camera that is even more like a film body. - No need to chimp 😅 I've used Canon and fuji X systems for years. I especially love using my X-Pro2 for travel, street, everyday carry. I love the manual dials, and use a range of fuji X and also legacy OM glass. it's a great camera but the Zf has really caught my attention. The larger EVF, full frame sensor (better low light and dynamic range), and the new manual focus assist options are everything I always wanted in the X-Pro2 body. So I'm very tempted to pick up the Zf and see if this could become my everyday carry.
I have all Fuji gear, and have absolutely no interest in this Nikon Zf. Perhaps later, when they refine the camera, I’ll take another look at it. But I agree, totally with that flippy screen. 👎. Plus the Nikon Zf looks very heavy. I love all the dials, and the F stops on the Fuji, plus all the simulations built into the Fuji XT5. And it’s easy enough to switch to acros for black and white. With the new 40 megapixel sensor, there’s very little incentive to move to full frame. 🖖
It’s mostly about the (lack of) editing to me. Cool, the camera looks like a film camera but does it make the process more enjoyable? I don’t personally enjoy long evenings in the edit bay.
@@SapphicCode There was a video review by another guy who stated that the Nikon lenses don’t match the new camera. And I don’t want to use an extender just so I can get F stops. The whole thing just looks too uneven and too bulky for me. I believe that’s the whole reason people like Fuji, the small compact system, and cheaper than a full frame and the lenses that come with it.
I think the purpose of the flip out screen was to be able to hide the entire screen so we can get a more analog like feeling from the camera.
More likely it is because they have this mechanism already manufactured in superfluous numbers. Redesigning it for photographers would cost them more :(
@@synthesaurus the current nikon mechanism is the z8 z9 one which is much practical. It is probably made like this to resemble a film camera if you hide the screen.
I really wish it was the z8, z9 type flip screen, but this will do too.
The reasons are much simpler. They just made lots of these for their previous cameras and had to be used. Redesigning costs are pretty high I guess
It’s a confused camera. Controls targeting photographers, screen targeting video. I’m a little baffled at the decision as well, especially for an otherwise well designed camera
LOL some people are complaining why did nikon put video in a video camera. I mean mirrorless cameras are video cameras that take photos. They gave you a choice, you want to go fully traditional, just close the screen and people will mistaken it for a film camera. Because no film camera had any form of flippy screen.
Secondly if you don't want to do video, just don't flip that switch, no one forces you to. Nikon decided to a powerhouse tech under the hood of a classic retro film camera and people complain.
I love the flip out screen, because I flip it to the backside and just use the view finder. It’s brilliant.
agreed!
@@n1ngnuo 100% agree. I actually won’t purchase a camera if it doesn’t have the fully articulating screen.
The reason they didn't use F-Mount was because then the camera would no longer be mirrorless, and so there wouldn't be a Zf to begin with. Also, the new Z series Nikkor lenses are optically superior to most of the glass from the F-Mount days.
If one is looking for the proper manual focus experience for this camera, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out the Voigtländer Z series glass. You'll also get your fully functional aperture dial on the lens as well. Nikon's AF tracking function also works with manual focus glass on the Zf (industry first) and the yellow tracking box will even turn green for confirmation when you've achieve correct focus.
Lastly, this camera has something called focus point sensor stabilization, where the IBIS system is biased towards wherever your focus is set. This is also an industry first.
You probably sum it up better than the video above 😀
@@emmanouiltzavidas9119 Helps when you're a Nikon shooter and already have a Zf. Which makes it a bit unfair, granted.
There's no technical reason for Nikon not to create a mirrorless camera with F mount. If they would have wanted it, it would have been easily possible. But they seem to have wanted a technical "reboot" to get rid off all the compatibility issues they had with F mount over the years and of course also wanted to sell new smaller lenses and camera bodies.
@@stefan_becker Incorrect. There are actually plenty of technical reasons.
Of course it can be done. Take for example a Nikon Zf, glue an ftz adapter onto it and you have one. All you need to do is make it look nicer and give it a new name.
As a user of Nikon Z 5 and mainly doing street photography with it, I would be crying tears of joy if I had that flip-out screen.
I own both the XT-5 and ZF.
I am not sure how Nikon did this, but you get so much value for what you pay.
The build quality is unbelievable, IBIS is mind blowing ( can easily shoot down to 1/2 sec), auto focus is super fast and is also equipped with one of the best FF sensors ever made for low light.
Also, the 40 mm f2 really has quite some character that surprised me, where i initially thought i would replace it.
Keeping the ZF and selling the XT-5 is a no-brainer for me, as you get so much more for your money, PLUS access to a ton of vintage lenses where can be used with the subject tracking MF.
Carrying the XT-5 around with a fast prime (18 1.4/33 1.4) is pretty much killing the purpose of Aps-c compactness, while still not being even remotely close on auto-focus/IBIS/dynamic range.
People saying that ZF offers nothing more than XT-5 have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.
What did you mean when you said, " subject tracking manual focus?" I haven't heard of that before. Is it a Nikon thing?
@@sarthusgaming3576 it is mentioned on pretty much all the reviews. It is the first camera where when you use a MF lens, it is still detects on the subject/eyes, where you then can focus manually and just zoom at 100% if you press a button.
@@sarthusgaming3576yes there’s a new feature in the zf which uses the autofocus system in conjunction with manual lenses to make focus acquisition easier. You can have it auto confirm when you’ve locked onto an eye, for instance
@@sarthusgaming3576you can also easily zoom into the subject you are tracking for better manual focus. It’s neat!
@@sarthusgaming3576 basically, you have face detection for manual focus, it follows faces etc so when you're zooming in for fine focus it zooms directly on the face or the eye of the person without the need to move the punch-in view around like you would need to do on other cameras.
It's also the only cameras that has variable rotation point IBIS, meaning that the rotation point of the IBIS system is linked to where you're focused on the sensor, and not the center of the sensor. Meaning that if you're using a lens with quite pronounced field curvature, you would get sharper images even if you happen to move the camera a little during the exposure.
As far as I'm aware, the Zf is currently the only camera that does this, Nikon said they were open to put that on cameras like the Z8 or Z9 through firmware updates but we don't know if that will actually come
I think the idea behind the flip out screen is the ability to hide it completely. We all check that screen way too much sometimes. I personally like it, great camera.
I’ve been a photographer for about 15 years. Started shooting at 19 out of high school. Got the original X100 in the 2010’s and went from there. Shot film on an Olympus OM-2 and Vivitar 450-SLD in my mid 20’s. I’ve lusted over the thought of a retro / analog style digital full frame camera. Fuji got close, but never quite gave me that feeling of the film days. This camera does. Finally. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made.
How about the tactile controls of Zf? I thought Nikkor lenses don't have the aperture ring to make the analogue experience on a digital camera feasible. Thereby, making you switch to PASM control, a feature of a digital camera. How is it that you didn't feel the analogue experience with Fujifilm whilst Fujifilm has the closest analogue like tactile controls and image quality? Nikon Zf is a retro looking camera with a full frame sensor but you still have 70 to 80 percent digital experience with it.
@@drakeydrake1076Yeah, it’s missing an aperture ring on the lens, other than that, the camera is leaps and bounds ahead of Fuji. That is solely my opinion, but after using Fuji for over 10 years, I feel it is a fairly accurate one. I shoot the ZF in manual, so to me, it does take me back to the film days. Yeah, Fuji does have a complete tactile feel and they have their film simulations. BUT they don’t have full frame like Nikon does. I got a Fuji X100V two weeks prior to getting the ZF. I’ve barely shot 100 photographs on the 100V. I’ll still carry around the larger ZF, it’s that good.
I have a Nikon Z5 with the 40mm f2 (not the retro design like you used) and love the combo. I wish I knew the ZF was coming before I bought the Z5 (since the ZF came out a few months later), and I would have enjoyed the body design and updated features, but I still love my camera and that 40mm f2.
I learned to shoot on a Nikon FE and the Zf appealed to my nostalgia. I appreciate the screen because I can hide it completely and it assists me with low angle shots because of mobility issues making it hard to get low enough. I tried the XT5 but it felt awkward to me as the only Fuji I've ever shot was my XE4. All that said, someone asked me which I would recommend XT5 or Zf. When they said they usually shoot Fuji I told them to get the XT5 because they are used to Fuji.
So here is the scoop. The top plate, front and bottom plate are Mg Alloy. The dials are all brass. The back is thermoplastic carbon composite in order to aid with much better WiFi signals. Also to keep the weight a little lower. It is very well built.
Front and bottom are both plastic (except for a few areas of the structural frame)
@FawfulDied not according to nikon where did you come to that conclusion from
I got a ZF with the 40mm lens, and I like it as a one camera, one lens setup. I thoroughly enjoyed using it on my recent trip. Having the Sony system as well, there is the ETZ adapter that allows ZF to use Sony E mount lenses with their autofocus. I might pick that one up to try using some of those sigma f2 lenses, which I think will be a good fit for the ZF.
I have the Zfc and love that flip screen. I think it just gives one a tad more versatility but it does take a bit of getting used to.
I use the ETZ with the 20 1.8 and 35 1.4, works very well, maybe some hunting in very low light compared to native Z mount lenses. Just keep in mind that it does not offer distortion correction as far as I know. So something like a Sigma 85 1.4 will not look fantastic right away adapted on the Zf.
This camera looks amazing, I hope that one day they make a digital SP rangefinder-style camera with a full frame sensor
Saw an fb post they rumored to releaze that rangefinder zf
@@seanjhayzeith4197 completely false. Nikon barely did any rangefinder before, why would they now.
@@danielvilliers612 Barely? Nikon built rangefinder cameras from 1948 till 2005.
because the zf is mirrorless, the distance between the sensor and lens is much less than that of mirrored, SLR cameras (like all f-mount nikons) that is why it has the z-mount. I might be in the minority here, but i would have loved for this have been a dslr with f-mount and not mirrorless.
That’s a good point and makes total sense
There’s a Nikon Df
Love the flip screen option mainly to hide it and have the leather texture on the back. Much prefer that over having a screen 100% of the time. Keeps you from wanting to view all your shots. Also, I see people have already brought up flange distance, so no need to talk about F mount on a mirrorless body…
great gift for your dad. Not sure if he's been on he channel before, but could make for an interesting episode, showing him getting back into photography.
I would really love to see a video or two about his dad getting back into photography. I’m probably about the same age as his dad and hoping to do the same.
I felt the same at first about the flip out screen but now I look at it as if I did with the X pro 3, it gives the illusion of a film camera when there’s no screen, That makes sense to me. But truthfully, it sucks for waist level shooting.
X-Pro3 does it far, far better than the Zf. No screen most of the time but an extremely useful waist-level experience when you need it. Truly focused on stills photography first.
@@Mamo878 The X-Pro3 screen is great in landscape mode but not so great in portrait mode.
To my understanding, the body itself isn't all brass its just the dials.
Correct. That would be a heavy ass body
Thanks for the correction! That’s surprising to me as the body is quite heavy. They definitely made it feel like it was!
the top and bottom plates are brass as far as I know and not just the dials.
If it was people would complain it is heavy, lol, smh
@pradg7362 I've read somewhere it is only the dials. To make it more light and strong the top and bottom are made of a modern alloy.
I hate flip out screens too but I guess when it is closed and the screen is reversed you can use it with the viewfinder only for that film camera-like vibe. You lose the benefit of the rear screen for low and high angle shots though. This camera would pair well with manual Z mount Voigtlander lenses to complete the manual 'digital 35mm' experience.
Shooting from from the waist level is very practical. A xt5 type of screen is a must on photography focused camera ❤
@@synthesaurus For the real 35mm experience you could shoot from the hip without a rear screen and hope for the best 😁😉.
The hate for Nikon is ridiculous. This is a sweet camera. If it had “Fuji” written on the front the fanboys would be wetting their panties
So true...and none of the fuji models comes close to the capabilities of nikon Zf
The loaning of a family camera really means a lot to me. I borrowed my dad’s Nikon although later I had Olympus OM film cameras later. My son who is now 26 has long term borrowed my OM2 that I’m sure I’ll never see again. Thank you for sharing this and I totally agree with your opinion 👌
I’m so happy you made a video about this particular camera!
I have a Nikon Nikomat, as well as an S3 2000 Limited Edition film camera. So, it is safe to say that I do like the Nikon "retro" aesthetics.
I will most definitely be getting this Zf, along with 3 Zeiss Milvus lenses.
I, for one, like that the camera is built well. I touched the Zfc and hated its cheap, light, awful build. I thought that it was a mortal sin.
This Zf, on the other hand, inspires confidence. And I like that.
the Milvus lenses are a great idea actually, especially the smaller ones!
All the feels at the end of the vid ❤. I have a 1 year old son who loves my XT5 and XT30. We got him a wooden camera to play with, and I hope that one day he’ll love photography as much as I do. Thank you, it would be cool to do a photo walk with your dad.
I'll probably buy one next year as i'm a long term Nikon user. It's the perfect camera to me as i don't need more than 24mp. But touch screen, low light capability and fast autofocus is all I need now.
This camera would have been sick if the top prism / viewfinder came off like the F2 / F3 for digital nostalgia and something different than a flip screen
This would totally remedy the fact that it has the flip out screen
I mean the 907X tried it some people liked it some didn't - it just would have been cool to see something different from Nikon since the Z pro bodies are so good. but I'm not sure if the community would have took to it to be honest -Now a few hours later I'm thinking they would have all wished for the flip screen rather than LCD Prism on the top hahaha expensive gamble. @@Reggiebphoto
Nikon already did a retro F-mount camera: the Nikon Dƒ from, IIRC, 2013. The F-mount specs and digital hardware combined to make for a pretty pudgy camera.
Like you say, it is a nice camera. I used to shoot the nikon f & f2. Thats why i got in to the fujifilm system. The tactile feeling you know. Thanks for not convincing me to sell my xt1, xe2s and xt5. Happy as it is. Great channel by the way. Grtz from Belgium.
love the camera! hope the Nikon FZ platform grows
People who own any fujiilm cameras should love the ZF,,, which has the OG aesthetic and much powerful spec (may be except for the heavier weight).
Hard to believe seeing comment section here rejecting the ZF.😅
so far i haven't seen in camera yumminess in tones/colors/grain that i get out of my fuji
Much poweerful of which one? Because my XT5 is actually the double of everything xD
Chill out guys 😅,,, i owe Nikon, Fuji, Leica & Ricoh myself and love them all as well.
- I definitely get it that Fuji has great colour profile,,,but these can always be done in post-edit (of course it depends on your preferred workflow),
- image stabilisation, dynamic range, higher iso, most versatile lens mount with the shortest flange distance. (it can even be adapted with Sony and other alternative old lens),, etc. the hardware capability is way way better than all apsc Fuji gears as far as i know
Reminder that this is only the very first Nikon retro mirrorless camera as a starting point,, ,,tbf i begin to worry the market for Fuji and maybe Leica
@@ccccc1234henricccc yep but i am just talking about the specs of this nikon vs the specs of the Fuji XT5. The second one has a better specs and it is cheaper than the Nikon.
everyone one always mentions post work, and yet when i look and images produce with a sony camera they always have a digital look to me, when i see fuji images they have a softness to them that i just prefer! can't get with the sony system ;/@@ccccc1234henricccc
Hello Faizal, thanks for the new video! Actually, I was very tempted when this camer was announced. But, after holding it in my hands, I was kind of disillusioned. The Zf is quite big with the enormous Z-Mount, and - in my opinion - it's just some kind of a regular Z6III in a little different dress. Additionally, like you, I don't like the flip screen and the operating concept of the camera is a rather confusing mix of a PASM controlled camera with a "classical" operating concept with the dials. In my eyes the Fuji X-T line is much more consistent and easier to understand. So, yes, the design of the Zf is still tempting, but all in all it's not the camera I hoped it would be.
It has the xspeed 7 which make it much more powerful in terms of autofocus than the z6.
@@danielvilliers612 You’re absolutely right, but personally I am not looking for the latest and greatest high tech in a “retro” camera. I am looking for a well rounded camera aimed exclusively at photography with minimal but well implemented and consistent digital technology. If Nikon would have tried to adapt the UX and the digital minimalism of a Leica M10 in a body the same size as a Nikon FE2 it would have been very close to what I am looking for😉👋.
The flip screen on the ZF seems like what's the Xpro 3 wanted to be but totally failed at
Check out the Voigtlander Z mount lenses
I like the display the way it is - because I can fold it into the camera not showing, eliminating it from the equation completely as a distraction while taking images. I don't need a display on my film cameras, why would I want to be forced to deal with one on the Zf when I don't want to? This design for a retro camera is not new either - the Olympus Pen F from 2016 had the same display design for the same reasons. Incidentally, the Zf took many more ideas from the Pen F - like a dedicated switch for B&W, the ability to use the display as a focus point joystick when using the viewfinder.
Personally, I think the main issues with the Zf are the lackluster build quality (too much plastic on the body in key parts), the fake threaded shutter release button that won't accept a shutter release cable, the horrible ergonomics when not using the optional Smallrig grip and the lack of first party, compact, high-quality lenses in the Z line up.
I'll keep my Zf though, I can work around its flaws.
Wonderful image quality but same goes for Fujifilm, annoying screen, clunky button layout, having SPAM as well kinda messes things up (although I get why they did that), no matching lenses apart from the wonderful Voigtlander MF ones. Maybe the next iteration will be more suitable for me.
Had a Nikon DF which is a lot like the Zf but without video & flip screen. Wish I had kept it!
The ZF is nice, but I hate how it feels in the hand and the flip-out screen as well. However, it's loaded with some tech such as great AF and manual eye AF. I had the ZF for two weeks but decided to return it.
is this Nikon Zf color science or are these edited for film sim?
I'm glad you came clean, about the F Nikon lenses and Camera being from your father and not originally from you (12:20--51)😁 You were too young, could not have afforded the F3's camera and lenses with your Allowance $ 😂Thx for another nice video. Cheers!!
This channel is one of the only reasons Im still on UA-cam. Love love love your content ❤❤❤
I wasn't too keen of the LCD initially. Now I love it. I ESPECIALLY love that I can close it.
the candy from BH is the sweet relief you get after dropping everything from your wallet in store.
They need to build out their lens options for sure, that was the best part about the f mount was the decades and decades of options.
Personally I would love to see them just re-design their AIS line to have z mounts. They clearly saw the value in manual options for the f mount as they kept producing and selling them until a few years ago.
Either way, i would just mount m-mount glass, that adapter is tiny, and unlike on Fujifilm, the lenses will actually be their respective focal lengths.
Shut it you NERDDDDDDD 😂😂😂😂 fancy seeing you here brother ! Lolol
Also fully agree m glass all day on this or a voigt Z mount lens.
Isn't the camera Aps-c just like Fuji cameras? So same crop factor?
@@authenticNL2 no it's full frame
@@joe_tographer were you talking about the Zfc or Nikon's other cameras?
@@authenticNL2 the video is about the Zf
I do not have the energy to read all the comments so I apologize if this has already been written, but you can program the “focus” ring on the lens to an aperture ring.. And it will change back to a focus ring if you go to manual focus mode..
Are the photos in this video SOOC?
Far too many people were looking at you because it was clear that you were taking pictures of them with a serious bit of professional kit. Smaller range finders tend to keep you invisible (ie the X100VI).
Well I said darn moved to fuji XT5 last year as my Nikon glass from my FE2 and FM2 sat. It’s ok, there is always something new and I am glad Nikon decided to reissue this wonderful body style. I don’t do video but the flipout screen would probably help portrait mode in landscape photography.
Did you switch it off every time when you put it on your neck? I don't understand how the sleep timer should work versus my dslr. Isn't the eye sensor triggered every time when the camera is close to your body on your neck or on your shoulder preventing it from falling asleep? Thank you for the video!
Sorry to disappoint but only the dials are brass, not the body (top and bottom plates). This was my first criticism of this camera. (My second and only other criticism was the fact that you have to use the Z adapter to use pre-Z Nikon lenses, which makes them significantly longer - the smaller manual focus lenses effectively nearly double in size).
@8:30 picture is fire. Getting Saul Leiter vibes 🔥
As for that I have a Nikon z6II, I have some lenses for that mount, so I really would like to buy a Nikon zf for it's looks and specs, as a second camera for my photography.
I feel on the fence with it as a XT5 owner. I would buy the ZF if it was 40mp, but giving up resolution for a 24mp FF....its not clear what would have the better image quality.
I've looked at DP reviews test comparison and its so much closer then I expected that it doesnt make the cost to switch system worth it.
Hi Faizal, the best part of this video is the part you talk about your father (you do it with your heart) and the gift he is going to receive. 😍
I'm currently using the Zfc mainly cause I'm green no longer and my D800 is quite heavy to carry around. I'm quite satisfied with it but since the ZF came around I'm really tempted to go for it. One of the drawback is that (I've heard) this camera has no joy stick to move around the focus point. How do you find it. Can you explain how did you go around and if, for you, this was a problem? Thanks in advance
Ciao
I’m about to buy the XT5 and saw the Nikon ZF, debating of I should get the ZF instead. Do you find that the ZF has better focus and speed than the XT5?
the two picture of the woman in red coat are great! btw, i don't know... really don't know what to think about this camera, coming from fuji looks like xt full frame, do we need more weight without the incamera film profile ? is not a critics is a big doubt of mine
I know Urth is the sponsor, so you wouldn't use it in this video, but Nikon makes the FTZ II adapter, which allows you to use your vintage F mount lenses, but also your autofocus F mount glass, if you happen to have some (or if you just don;t want to spend the money for Z mount glass).
I just picked up a Z6, and it was a life saver of a purchase, being able to get good lenses like the 50mm f/1.8G for 130ish and still get good peformance, small size and weather sealing instead of shelling out the money for a 50mm f/1.8S lens, which is above 500€ whre I live. It's better, but I don't care for the better quality and I just want cheap lenses.
But on non Nikon cameras, well the FTZ isn't available obviously, and that doesn't stop you from getting a simple adapter ! I was previously using Nikon lenses on my Fuji X-T2 with a Urth adapter, and for the maximum amount of compatibility, I would strongly advide anyone looking to invest themselves into Nikon lenses to get the Nikon G type adapter instead of the regular one. It's a few bucks more expensive, but it has a control ring on it that will allow you to move the aperture of Nikon lense sthat do not have an aperture ring (like the aforementionned 50mm f/1.8G), so you don't limit yourself to the film era glass 9that you can still adapt without issues), but you can also get some good deals on more modern lenses. It's especially useful for DX AF-S lenses if you're using a crop sensor camera like a Fujifilm or a Sony A6000 series camera
Good video, cheers !
Nice video, it's great that you're giving it to your Dad since he started you out with photography. Great full circle moment there!
I changed from film to digital because of the Nikon D700 I was shooting Canon until then. And so I got invested in Nikon. I have the Nikon ZF simply because I prefer to change settings with dials rather than push buttons and scroll wheels. I can see my settings even before I turn the camera on. But Nikon lenses don't have aperture rings and I wish they did. Fuji system is much better than the Nikon system for this use I found as Ive also owned the Fuji X100F. I love the way Fuji does this. The improved IBIS on the ZF and the ability to track an eye with manual focus lenses even though you still need to manually focus, are amazing features. So is the generally improved AF functionality because of the Expeed 7 processor. Since getting the Zf the Z6ii sits on the shelf.
I’ve watched a number of your videos and what I really enjoyed about this one was the black and white photos. I particularly like the way you seem to get so close to people without them noticing you. I look forward to the next video.
Faizal, you leave the impression that the Nikon F lenses can only be adapted to this camera when, in fact you can but a fifeteen dollar adapter and mount them on any Fuji camera as well, except the excellent fixed lens X100 series. That adapter makes the lens look like a bazooka. No thanks. The compromise screen is not for any waist street shooter unless you can align from memory, unlike the excellent hidden when you want to X Pro 3.With this camera you’re giving up a lot to get full frame and for street who cares?who else would want it?
Nice video! May I ask what strap you have on the Zf? Thanks!
Olympus Pen F also has the BW dedicated switch on the front dial
I use a Z9 and Z8 in my Real Estate Photography business, so I have plenty of Z mount glass. I got the Zf for fun, and I LOVE this camera. It goes with me everywhere. I'm trying to get into street photography in rural small town Arkansas, and this is definitely the right camera for that. And it's a great backup for my other Zs for stills. It does OK video too, but I haven't really found the stabilization satisfactory, and it's too much hassle to rebalance my gimbal, so I stick with my Z8 for video.
Hey! Love your Chanel and your work! I’m diving into the Nikon zf system and really exciting about it! Boring question though what camera strap are you using in this video!?? Where did you get it?
Thanks dude.
If you hunt for it, there is a Ricci Talks video where the discusses how he deliberately 'aged' is Zf body to look like and old black FE/FE2/FM2. I'll get a Zf, but I'll wait a while until I can get a used one. They will sell lots of these and people are always moving on and wanting the latest thing - so my Zf day will come. In the meantime, I love shooting my D3S/D3X & most recently a used Z6.
The body is not brass, it's magnesium alloy. The top dials and shutter release collar are solid brass; those will patina.
Agree with you. I àm an old Nikon user and still on a FM3A. I also mode to digital and acquired à Z7ii camera I chose also for its back screen, although not flipping vertically. I am attracted by the Zf as a second digital caméra but its back screen articulation system is a deal breaker for me as I do not make videos
I’m considering the ZF, and yes, i’d have preferred it if Nikon made the LCD a 3-way tilt like the Fuji X-T5.
C1, 2 & 3 on my XS10 is black and white. One very contrasty, one grainy/filmlike and one for portraits. Like having 3 films.
Just wanted to add that by purchasing something in Urth you will also be planting some trees, the number depends on the price of the product. That´s another cool thing about the company :) And obviously another great video and photos.
That 105 is one of my FAVORITE lenses of all time.
You are really friggin good at photography. Had to comment after just seeing those first few shots, beautiful
You’re too kind ❤️
the birds and streetlights and such @ 11:03 goes hard, brother
You're hangin out on my old front yard MANN!!!! Totally miss Bryant Park! Nicely done...!
I have a Zf and don't like the flip out screen either. It's not a deal breaker but I don't like how Nikon is switching to these screens from the articulating screens that are on the older Z models. With that said I have't tried Fuji since the Xpro1. I liked that camera but I definitely prefer the full frame sensors. I do use the Xpro1 Nikon Picture control profile with my Zf. I like the high contrast of that profile.
how did you edit the colour photos?
didn't like the handling and weight distribution of the nikon zf, waiting patiently for canon to create a vintage style camera. still prefer fuji
Any thoughts about the autofocus and how it compares with the X-T5?
I have both, and the auto focus in the zf is better. I also find the raw files coming out of the zf to be noticeably cleaner in challenging light situations. I’m seriously considering selling my x-T5. I’ve been shooting various Fuji cameras for the past 10 year.
@@johnybravo7034 thanks for your feedback. Very helpful. I have the xt5 and contemplation switching. I like the handling of the Fuji but autofocus and IQ … not that much. 👍🏻
Been eyeing this thing for a hybrid. Probably just leave the screen closed when shooting street and if you need video it’s there, kind of does it all, f mount definitely would’ve been sick tho
Thanks for another great video! I use a Fuji XT4 and was interested in seeing whether a full camera might be an option. For now I'll stay with the Fuji - aperture rings, film profiles, compact bodies; maybe move up to the XT 5 soon. One of my favorite lens is also the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 which I have used with an adapter on the Fuji.
Great video and review of the Nikon FZ. Great shots. Seems a bit big for non-discrete street photography, I have done so little street photos, but when I did I used the smallest compact I had, people thought it was a phone and not a camera. Always great content and enjoy your candid experiences!
Also I am really curious about the megadap etz21 adapter on the Zf. Adapting those Sony tiny primes, the 24 MM f2.8, 40mm f2.5, 50mm f2.5, they all have aperture rings. They are all metal too! I heard the adapter works pretty flawlessly with Sony E mount lenses adapted to Nikon Z cameras but I’m not sure if it’s designed to work with the aperture rings. 🤔
You can also say that the fact that you can reverse the screen makes it even MORE retro, as you can shoot without LCD.
VF only, no skimping, just take your image and move on. Pretty old school, right?
If you want more retro, go Df, even more, go film.
The Z mount system will never be full retro because of the mount.
Or as an alternative, you have to get native Z mount manual lenses from Voigtlander etc.
The 40mm SE is only skin deep. Fun enough lens tho, just like the 28mm SE.
Other than missing some buttons, Cfs and joystick, I really think the screen’s hinge is too plasticky, and the whole LCD almost looks like an afterthought, the way it protracts.
The Nikon FTZ adapter works better than the dumb adapters because you can program 20 different lenses into it it tells you which lens you’re using even if the lenses don’t have electronic contacts. I will be buying the Nikon ZFC because I want a crop sensor camera as I already have a Z5 full frame camera. These will replace the D700/D300 combo I used in the past. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pix. Regards Gerry
I respect your expertise in the photography field. But, with regard to the flip out screen, it’s there if you want it, so it does not have to be a problem. It’s a beautiful looking camera, and Im lucky enough to have one. I like the fact that you can close off the screen, as in no LCD, unlike the XT5. That option is also there, if you want it. Keep up the good work.
flip out screen FTW! You can leave it closed and "film" experience you go. I do really like the shutter sound also. It dampened and sounds "smooth". And I agree with having an aperture ring. They could've done away with the scrolling wheels and just went 100% into the "film" experience. Because we accept the "less is more" when it comes to leica, but somehow critique every other brand that attempts to do it.
Being able to use vintage Nikon glass on this camera would’ve made it so much better, those old Nikon lenses take great photos and are quite cheap
You can use some f mount mf lenses, you just have to use the ftz adapter.
I'm so happy to see you using this camera and making street photography videos! Since I sold off my a7M4 and pre-ordered this camera in October, I didn't get it until mid-November. I love the body design and the black and white mode dial! And I'm with you on hating the flip-out screen design. Maybe that's why I'm a fan of yours hahaha, same taste. But it's a shame you're not going to switch from Fuji to Zf, maybe it's too heavy, like you don't have to part with the whole Fuji system. Would you consider using the next gen Zf if it used a 42 MP sensor, changed the screen design, reduced the weight and kept the brass dials?
My first camera was the Canon AE-1. If canon came out with something similar in a digital full frame I would buy it in a heartbeat. I still have many old manual focus lenses when I used to shoot with the Canon AE-1 and it would work out great.
The main and biggest difference between the Nikon Z f (and the Z fc) and Fujifilm is that the PASM-dial will override the shutter speed-dial, and other settings, whereas the Fujifilm keeps the tactile feeling in a bigger regard.
I am using a Nikon Df together with all my old MF Nikkor lenses. Same idea of the Nikon F look and feel. No Adapter needed, fullframe, DSLR.
Loved this Faizal. Have to ask, grey hoodie ID? The fit is sick!
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6:48 When your camera operator is the one to get THE shot🔥
very optimistic of this camera, but i would love to have the option to put the sigma i contemporary glass on it, it would then be a system i jump onto without even thinking. they nailed it
There is a E to Z adapter you could use for that. I have one (albeit for samyang lenses) and it works well, probably 90% as well as lenses would work natively on my Sony.
that s very interesting, i knew it existed, but never had someone comment on it s performance, that might just do it then!!
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Great video Faizal. Very nice to gift it to your dad. Happy holidays!
I used to be a "nikonist" for decades, film of course (loved the FM bodies and the F100 too, great camera) and digital as well up to the D750. Then I moved to Fujifilm, X-Pro line (1 et 2) and I also have an X100T. Reasons for the move? weight, rangefinder style, Fujinon f2 lenses, etc. I do not regret the move, I'm having lot of fun with my Fujis. As far as the Zf, I fully agree with all your comments, although I'd love to use my old Nikon lenses... But hey I use them with my X-Pro2, which is great too ;-)
I love my Fuji X-T5 but am slightly obsessed with how its crop sensor isn't the best in low light. So this Nikon ZF is tempting. (But no I don't want to get a heavy 560g lens like the new Viltrox one just to beef-up my light-gathering).
But I don't trust a few things about it. Its tiny grip. Its worse battery life (compared to the X-T5). Its limited second card slot. Its apparent reduced capability (compared to the X-T5) for programming/saving settings.
Those feel like little limitations that a buyer might forget to notice, lured-in by the positive features. It makes me wonder what else it might be hiding.
BUT I see people down below who have tried both and say the Nikon ZF blows the X-T5 out of the water, so my cautiousness above is probably unwarranted.
Um, you can use old vintage Nikon glass just fine on a Fujifilm camera with a cheap adapter. Works great.
Thanks for your view on the Zf. I totally agree with you about the lack of aperture rings on the nikkor lenses. It's a missed opportunity, but it means that Voigtlander will see more sales of their Z mount lenses and could potentially bring out a few more hopefully, which would be a plus. The manual focus assist in the Zf should make it so much more precise to manually focus those lenses. The flip out screen doesn't bother me. (I have one on my Canon R5 so am use to it) But I like that the LCD can be hidden and then you have a camera that is even more like a film body. - No need to chimp 😅 I've used Canon and fuji X systems for years. I especially love using my X-Pro2 for travel, street, everyday carry. I love the manual dials, and use a range of fuji X and also legacy OM glass. it's a great camera but the Zf has really caught my attention. The larger EVF, full frame sensor (better low light and dynamic range), and the new manual focus assist options are everything I always wanted in the X-Pro2 body. So I'm very tempted to pick up the Zf and see if this could become my everyday carry.
I have all Fuji gear, and have absolutely no interest in this Nikon Zf. Perhaps later, when they refine the camera, I’ll take another look at it. But I agree, totally with that flippy screen. 👎. Plus the Nikon Zf looks very heavy.
I love all the dials, and the F stops on the Fuji, plus all the simulations built into the Fuji XT5. And it’s easy enough to switch to acros for black and white. With the new 40 megapixel sensor, there’s very little incentive to move to full frame. 🖖
It’s mostly about the (lack of) editing to me. Cool, the camera looks like a film camera but does it make the process more enjoyable?
I don’t personally enjoy long evenings in the edit bay.
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There was a video review by another guy who stated that the Nikon lenses don’t match the new camera. And I don’t want to use an extender just so I can get F stops. The whole thing just looks too uneven and too bulky for me. I believe that’s the whole reason people like Fuji, the small compact system, and cheaper than a full frame and the lenses that come with it.
@@simon359Yeah, the weight benefit of a dedicated APS-C system is nice too
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Especially when you’re doing street photography, the smaller the better!
Is this all sooc? Love the film style and please tell us the recipes❤