5 Things You Instantly Notice Moving From Fujifilm X To Nikon Z Full Frame
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- This is just a brief video talking about the 5 main differences I noticed instantly when moving from Fujifilm X to Nikon Z full frame. Of course, the difference is the sensor, but there is a lot more to it than that as I noticed. ** IT IS IN NO WAY KNOCKING APS-C - I LOVE ALL CAMERAS - JUST AN OBSERVATION **
You can find the video and a blog here.
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Always nice to see someone excited about photography. Enjoy.
Thank you, even after all these years, running groups, tutoring, earning and more, it still excites me.
You couldn’t be more correct with this video 🎯…Just switched from the Fuji XT3 to the Nikon ZF and I’m blown away about the improvement in image quality 💯💯💯
It is a huge jedi leap. I know some don't like to think it is, but it really is. Thank you very much 🙏
I recently shot a few hundred images during a weekend with a rented Nikon Zf and 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor S lens. Although I did notice improvements in image quality, focusing speed, and accuracy in face and eye detection AF modes, the differences I saw weren't quite as dramatic as what you described. They certainly weren't enough to make me want to dump my Fuji gear. That said, such things are subjective and I am by no means trying to discourage anyone from buying a Nikon Zf--but if someone is having a hard time getting high-quality images from a Fuji XT-5, it's quite likely the photographer and not the camera is the problem.
Oh, they really are huge improvements if your relying on them for your work. For an amateur, it can be less likely to see them, but there are plenty of responses on here that have seen the same improvements. Thank you for your reply, it's great to see what others see, or shows we all have very different perception and needs.
I replaced my X-T3 with Nikon Z5 in a sale much cheaper than X-T5. Kept my X100F if they do a medium format version I might bite but GFX lens system is bankrupting. I have some vintage 35mm film camera also. One added bonus if using vintage lens is the numbers don’t change. Those old manual lenses drop the weight even more. I do miss the Acros b+w film recipe though.
I can identify with this. I had been using the xt3 for several years and was frustrated with low light performance. In late 2022, I decided to upgrade to the xt5 and also get the Z6ii while it was on sale along with the 50 mm 1.8 lens. I use and the Fuji for travel, kayaking, and the moon. I use the z6ii for indoor events and everything else. Very happy with my decision over a year later. I can really identify with the points you make in this video.
Thank you very much. It's just the little things, but they all ass up.
I have canon r6 mark ii and fuji xs-20 and I actually find the detail is comparable. Actually the viltrox 27mm f1.2. Is the sharpest lens i own. Its $545 and the only lens that comes close is my rf 50mm 1.2 thats $2300. I can definitely shoot at higher ISO on the Canon. But the noise looks so much better on the Fuji and cleans up better. If I want to shoot low light with a zoom lens I definitely prefer the Canon. But if im with prime lens. I like my fuji better.
My current lenses
Canon 15-35 f2.8, 24-105 f4, 70-200 f2.8, 50mm f1.2
Fuji viltrox 13mm f1.4, viltrox 27mm f1.2, 16-50 f2.8-4.8, 70-300mm
Great I’m happy for your move to Nikon from Fujifilm after 20yrs of shooting Nikon I’ve just moved to Fuji couldn’t be happier my big heavy Nikon bricks can keep sitting in my cupboard where they’ve been sitting the past 2 years. If any photographer can’t take a usable image with any modern day camera by any of the the camera brands in 2024 regardless of sensor size I’ll tell you its not the camera at fault. Just a reminder too, more people are taking photo’s with their Iphones than any other camera system in the world and some legendary shots have been taken, without pixel peeping you’d physically struggle to tell them apart. The best camera is always the one you have with you and where Fuji really shines is the compact light wieght system, its like an engine with good power to wieght ratio most modern 4 cylinders are light wieght and fuel efficeent and dominante the market vs a big heavy clunky V8 that guzzles fuel and thats coming from someone who loves both Nikon and V8’s.
Yes, I shot Nikon for decades before going to Fujifilm, and then after 6 years of Fujifilm, Nikon cameras and lenses are now more or less the same size. You'll enjoy Fujifilm, I did, it was great fun and made me a lot of money.
I have just jump from a Nikon Z50 to a Fuji x100vi . Due the difference of price, even though both are APS-C, this may not be a fair comparison, but my the experience is so much better with the x100vi !
It is what it is - shooting a fabulous picture is one thing - turning that picture into a "visual image" is another. As long as you stay within "displaying pics on monitors/TV - is one thing. When you actually want to turn your files into a hard copy of a printed picture - the physical size of the sensor is still a critical factor.
@@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp turning a picture into an image lies within the nut behind the camera not the capability of the camera. How big of images are we talking here, there is not a huge difference between aps-c and full frame and a misconception apsc cannot be used professionally for shoots but many do….if your serious about large prints any serious photographer would just skip both and go medium format….
I have used Fuji for the past many years. X-T20, X-H1, X-T4, And now the X-H2s. I am NOT a fanboy of any brand, that thinking just does not compute for me as no company pays me to use their product. I am intrigued by the Nikon Zf but am always hesitant to switch, as the effort (selling gear) for what may be a regret without really knowing is annoying. What would I lose? What do I gain? I am just a hobbyist who wants to have accurate autofocus for fast moving pets/people with great image quality. Availability and price of lenses is a question as well. Currently I have the XF 70-300, XF 33 f1.4, XF 50 f2, Sigma 18-50 f2.8, and the Tamron 11-20 f 2.8. Replacing some or all of these might be costly. :) Thanks for your video.
You would lose the slightly smaller size and weight of your gear and the often cheaper prices they offer. You'd lose the extra reach of the APS-C system and of course the great Fujifilm community.
You'd gain so much more though. You'll benefit from much improved low light, wider field of view, improved dynamic range, great autofocus, much more detail in your images and so much more. You'll still have recipes if you like them, and you'll have a huge selection of lenses, especially with the FTZ adaptor. The longer I'm using this camera, the more I wish I had left Fujifilm earlier.
Hi: I'm exactly in your same position. Xh2s, lots of Fuji lenses, I'm a hobbist too. Nikon ZF is a big temptation, I've been a Nikonist for years (D700, D750). Maybe xh2s is too much for me, I need a easier camera that helps to take pictures in a "funnier" way
Go for the ZF! You know you want to!
@@OneCameraOneLens 😁😄😄 OK!
I've used Fuji and a full frame camera so I can expand a bit. Full frame offers a "better" more realistic image quality, but the difference can be small(er) depending on the scene. But this is all the expense of a bigger body, bigger lenses, and usually more costly lenses (though there are some lenses that are price and weight competitive).
The XH-2s is a decently big camera though that is similarly sized to many full frame cameras. The Nikon ZF is a little heavier, but it doesn't have a grip, and adding a grip makes the camera weigh ~800g. There's the Z 40mm f2 lens, which is 200g. There's also the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 lens which is ~60g heavier than the Fuji 33mm f1.4 lens, which isn't that big of a difference. I will say, there's nothing like the Fuji 50mm f2 on full frame that comes close in weight for this focal length. There's also nothing like the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 on Nikon Z that comes close in weight. Closest there is is the Nikon Z 24-50 f/4-6.3, which doesn't zoom as much.
The ZF (and other full frame cameras) have good image quality at higher ISO though, which is very helpful for taking photos of pets indoors at 3200/6400 ISO. I think this might be the most obvious and beneficial difference for you.
However, Fujifilm cameras have aperture rings which I like. Film simulations help a lot in getting photos that you don't have to edit, which might also be a big consideration for you - not too sure how it is on the ZF.
I'm personally going to get a Fuji XT-30 that I can get used for $600, with a pancake lens it will be super easy to fit in my jacket. But that's in addition to a full frame camera that I'll take out for when the day is more photography focused (but I also tend to do some landscape photography where Full Frame excels more at). I may just even downsize to Fuji honestly since I'm a hobbyist anyways.
You can search on google "Flickr" + "name of particular full frame lens" if you want to see how full frame looks.
absolutely 100% correct, I use the Fujifilm XH2S for sports and video, but for everything else the Nikon Z7, using the same lens on both bodys the AF-S 80-400 you instantly know which body was used and see the difference in the IQ as soon has you put the images on screen..
Thank you. It's so much more than what many think, and a lot of people don't understand, or want to know, because they only ever see images on Facebook or Instagram etc, but it's also so much more than just the image quality (which we know is noticeably different through using both). Thank you for commenting, much appreciated.
As someone who shoots both Fuji X and Canon full frame I have to say I don't notice the level of difference in image quality and ISO performance that you indicate. Not saying there is no difference but you have to pixel peep rather than took at real world prints or projected/dpi images to notice (assuming decent post production in both cases). In my camera club we have members with all sorts of equipment and the choice of equipment makes no difference not only to their ability to win competitions and achieve RPS and similar accreditations but also to be accepted in international Salons and exhibitions and sell their work for good money. Personally I have been thinking of moving to a Nikon Z8 with a Z6 as a second body, the sole reason from moving from Canon being Canons unwillingness to include a top LCD on anything south of the R5 and I cant live without seeing settings without lifting up or tilting the camera. However I feel the difference in image quality between Fuji X and any full frame doesn't warrant the outlay of more money on new full frame gear (the R5ii is not long off). I am likely to go to Fuji GFX for when I need the very best in quality (typically landscape and still life for me) and stick to the X for more walkabout/street stuff. Obviously the difference in depth of field for any given angle of view at any given aperture is different between the different formats is just a physical fact - but what is preferable will depend on shooting style and subject
Thanks for the great reply, yes, pixel peeping you see these things much more, but just editing alone you notice it. I'm not sure about Canon files, but there is a ridiculous amount of dynamic range and low light performance in Nikon cameras.
As I've mentioned throughout, and others have too, it's more than just the image quality (which is different). There are so many extra benefits to full frame, but then again, for some forms of photography, crop sensor camera's are needed.
There's no right or wrong answer, I'm just starting the things you'll notice when you leave Fujifilm (or other APS-C), when you haven't been shooting images side by side with a full frame camera.
Thanks for you input, lovely to hear 🙏
Plasticity in the raw files alone is worth it - although I can't speak for Canon specifically
Enjoying these. Good stuff
Thank you 🙏
I appreciated this video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for around seven years now I have encountered many of the frustrations you and other commenters have noted. I recently picked up a Z6. It is spectacular for all of the reasons you’ve mentioned in this video, I have it paired with the 50 mm 1.8 S lens.
With all of that said, I’m realizing that I will forever be existing in a two system world lol. For me, at least. Here’s the thing, for all of the pros that you mention there is still something about the character and color of the Fujifilm system, and the tactile elements as well. These things combined actually make me wanna pick it up more then I pick up z6. I don’t even know if it’s something I can completely articulate; the reasons why that is. But what I’m starting to figure out is that at least in my mind they are two different animals - I want to use them for different reasons. At least I do. The Z system with its clinical sharpness and perfection is excellent for high-pressure, client work and low light situations like concerts. If on the other hand, I’m documenting my friend who is a guitar builder working out of his garage, or I’m walking around the streets of my small city it’s the Fujifilm for me. Again, I think it is different tools for different settings.
I fully agree, they are two very different systems that you feel you want to pick up for different reasons. For me, when I've not got my Z6II, I have a selection of CCD cameras that I enjoy using, plus I still have my Fujifilm Evo. Thank you for commenting.
Be curious what you think of the ZF.
It looks great!
@@BrianT175 The tones shift too green for my taste, out of the ZF. But I say this after having been using my Fuji camera exclusively for the last few months.
I've been a Z6 user for almost 3 years and I've always banged on about the plasticity of the raw files - they're unbelievable. High ISO performance is shocking - I've shot live bands in piss poor stage lighting at ISO 51,000 and still had perfectly usable images.
I really can't believe I held off so long waiting to go too modern full frame mirrorless cameras! Thank you David for inspiring me.
@@OneCameraOneLens no problem
I made the same experience after having gone from the OM-1 (micro four thirds), to the Canon R 6 MkII (full frame) which is the most versatile camera I ever owned, and which has no weaknesses. Why not Sony A7* or Nikon Z full frame? I know both systems, but I do not like the ergonomics of the Sony bodies, and Canon's lens lineup matches better my needs as does the one of Nikon Z.
There are so many great cameras to choose from now, it's great that we can choose one for our needs. I also had an Olympus micro four thirds alongside the Fujifilm, but I sold that last year. Enjoy your R6, they're excellent cameras!
I have an Olympus EM5ii, a Fuji X-T3 and a Nikon D750 and I completely concur with your summary. The X-T3 is much closer to the EM5ii for image noise, less than a stop difference. What really disappointed me is that the Fuji colours can be over saturated, even raw files, and quite difficult to correct in post, especially the greens. Both the Olympus and Nikon files are much easier to process too. I know the Fujifilm fanboys are now spitting blood, but that's the honest truth.
Thank you 🙏 Much appreciated.
After 10 years with fuji I went back to Nikon, First with the Z5 and then back to DSLRs, this time with the D850 being my workhorse/do everything camera. The Z5 is brilliant but the battery life of mirrorless cameras is what brought me back to DSLRs along with costs of investing into the systems.
I have F glass dating back to the 60s and with practice and knowing your gear and their sweet spots I can get Just as good of an image as I can with any mirrorless if not better in feel. It's all about the glass, the body is just the "capture" device of what your particular lens sees.
Some may say; well just adapt that glass to your Z (or in my case Z5), Yes and I have but again I will mention Battery life and build.
Thank you for sharing this. Yes, battery life is very different, but I've got used to it with mirrorless over the last 6+ years and just carry a few extra batteries. That said, even on a shoot, I rarely use more than one battery.
Hello Mark, I have been following your blog for some time. Nice to see you here! I too am a Fuji user who bought Nikon Zf. I love the Zf for artistic endeavors. I use manual SLR lenses and the quality is insane! And, no doubt about it and agree with all five of your points. However, I still use my Fuji XH2S for shooting events. It gives me the speed in autofocus and responsiveness that I cannot seem to get from the Zf. Though I will say that could be because I haven't worked out the Nikon menus. They have changed so much with mirrorless vs. DSLRs.
Thank you! It's taken me ages to get used to Nikon autofocus and the way it handles different scenarios. I have used the Z6ii to shoot birds in flight, and it's been more accurate than my Fujifilm was. I know the XH2S has great performance, and know many who use it. You have the best of all worlds!
Thank you! Would you be willing one day to go over birds and flight with the Nikon menu system?
I'll do a video on it, but it's just as much about technique as it is about settings. Basically I use the animal zone setting, with lock on set to 5,
Very good explanation of your findings Mark, The current Nikon FF "Z" cameras are indeed rather special. I moved over to a Nikon Z5 last year and it was a revelation!! As you say, you can literally shoot in the dark and get a viable image, which is an important factor here in generally grey, dull U.K. You mentioned RAW malleability, what post software are you using to process the RAW images?
Thank you. My main editing package is ON1 Photo Raw 2024 Max, plus I also enjoy using Darktable. I own most of the editing packages available, but those two are the ones I just enjoy using.
How are you liking On 1? I'm looking to switch from Photoshop and currently use Fuji and considering a Z5.@@OneCameraOneLens
Hi Mark. Nice video. I shoot with both Nikon and Fuji. Nikon has addressed a couple of my pet peeves with the Z8 firmware release that I’m hoping will make their way to the Zf (and possibly the Z6ii/Z7ii) such as (1) being able to change the width of the focus square boundary lines and (2) hitting the shutter button while in magnified MF mode to return to normal viewing size. I also like the fact that I can still use XQD cards as well as CF Express cards on my Z7ii.
Will you do a future video on the customized picture controls you noted at the end?
Hiya, and YES! I have already prepared 10 picture profile looks and I'm in the middle of collecting various images to share with them. I'm very impressed with Nikon's picture profile controls, and just scratching the surface.
Thank you very much for commenting, it's great to see Nikon addressing firmware, I think only they and Fujifilm seem to do this regularly.
@@OneCameraOneLens Have you found a decent custom PC for Nikon that emulates Fuji’s Classic Chrome?
@@doogieham Working on it!
@@OneCameraOneLens 👍👍👍
Excellent video 😊!
Fuji GFX kills Fuji APS-C. I’m not surprised FF would be similar against APS-C. Great vid Mark, thanks for the update brother. ✌️
Yes, larger format is great, but way way out of my budget! Thanks for watching Dan🙏 still enjoying your videos.
I use the formula of determining the equivalent between any crop sensor, APS-C or MFT, to FF. APS-C in most is 1.5 and 1.6 in Canon. MFT is 2.0. So, f stop of a APS-C f1.4 is 2.1 and a f1.4 MFT lens is f2.8. This applies to depth of field, not to exposure.
Indeed, exposure is not affected at all which many forget about. However, with the hugely better ISO performance, it's great you can use an F4 lens as if it's a F/1.4 APS-C lens. It's things like this that really makes it worthwhile. Thank you for your great response 👌
"This applies to depth of field, not to exposure." THIS can not be stated enough. Too many on UA-cam are misinforming new photographers about this critical error in its definition and differences. It is when you have to recompose with crop sensors to match the framing you get with FF is where people get confused because of the DoF change when moving away from your subject.
Can you have different custom settings like a Fuji (1-7) or do you have to or do you have to adjust everything every yiu want to change?
Nikon cameras hold up to 9 or 10 picture profiles, on top of the inbuilt selection, and they can all be named.
@@OneCameraOneLens that's great. I'm waiting for mine to arrive. I have an xt-5 but the full frame excites me. Also glad there is a noticeable image quality improvement.
Hmm. Did you watch the video first?
I’ve been a Fuji shooter , and I’m switching over to Nikon as well , Fuji can’t seem to get it right
You have to think, you're making a forward move instead of a sideways move. Good luck with the move!
I want to have a lightweight system. I was considering Fuji x camera (xs20 or xt50). With 16-50, 70-300 lenses. And Viltrox 75 1.2 for portraits. If I were to get into full frame, what lenses and body should I consider?
If you can live with that awful dial on the X-T50, might be an option. If not, the XS20 is great!
I’ve been looking into this too. I think Sony have the smallest options for full frame. Eg A7C/A7Cii and plenty of small lens options from Sony or third parties.
There are some great options out there. I still use the X-T4/5 on occasions (plus almost every other camera in my line of work), and still find the Z6ii combo I use to be almost as small. In real terms and everyday usage, there's not much in it and I'll more than happy with my change and keeping things small.
I move from Fuji APSC to Sony fullframe A7R2 then A7R4, then Fuji GFX100S, GFX has the best image quality but GFX has the worst autofocus system. Fullframe mirrorless regardless of brands (Canon, Nikon or Sony) are still the best camera for hybrid shooters, they have large range of lens selection, best autofocus system.
Yes, I agree. Thank you for commenting.
Nikon for 53 yrs (1971)>> I loved Fujichrome Slide Film ... Even my basic Non S Lens Nikon 180-600 VR is FANTASTIC Image Quality >> S Lenses well the Rolls Royce of any group of Lenses out there >> Z8 and Z9 (I have the Z8 ) >> I have arrived. Its all about the Z Mount advantage
I was Nikon apart from that 6 year Fujifilm gap. It's nice to be back!
I wish i had money to buy new camera but things are getting hard right now,
Would've been nice to have seen some examples...
Many examples on my website onecameaonelens.com plus a lot more.
@@OneCameraOneLens Still would be nice to include them in this video. Now we have to search.
@@marcel9568upcoming videos will have plenty, it was very early days and I only had test shots with this. Taken plenty since this video.
@@OneCameraOneLens Ok, looking forward to it.
Wow Mark - I thought it was just me. I concur on all you say. I struggled on with Fuji for 10 years and just about lost some of my clients. I couldn't quite get the look they wanted and anything over ISO 1,600 on the APSC (particularly if you had to pull up shadows), very quickly turned to custard. When I bought my first Z6ii (2 years ago), my jaw hit the deck when I saw my first image. I really thought my monitor was playing tricks on me. Suffice to say I have 7 of their wonderful lenses now and my clients are so happy with their images. Even the shots I post on my website seem to leap off the screen. I have a huge shoot on Sunday (the Dragon Boat races, here in Perth Australia), I'm so excited to have both of my beautiful bodies around my neck with lenses. I shoot everything outdoors with HSS, TTL, daylight balanced fill-flesh (Godox V1). My images are just gorgeous and I'm getting other jobs now from people who see my images. People go on about the Z6ii how the AFC is not good etc etc. I've tried the Z8 and 9, but would never change over. They are too big and heavy and I don't need the huge files from those sensors. If you know your camera well, have the right AFC settings, you will barely miss any shots through not focusing. All my events involve people jumping and moving and dancing - fast moving action - and after a shoot of over 1,000 images, I'd be lucking to have 10 to 20 that were out of focus. I feel sorry for people who are still scabbing it with Fuji.
Hi Philip, thank you for the wonderful reply. Yes, it really is a night and day difference, and honestly, I wish I had changed cameras much earlier than I did. I'm really enjoying the Z6ii, everything from it's ergonomics, right through to it's menu system. Everything is where it should be. But... It's the output that really blows me away. It is fantastic. I really can't get over the difference in my images now, especially in lower light.
Then it's you as a photographer not the gear. I sold all my Nikon FF and moved to Fuji X-T series. Clients don't give a shit what camera you use.
It is always about making the client happy, and plenty of us use or used Fujifilm. You are right, clients, or anyone else don't care what camera you use as long as you get the result they want. Always important to remember, but also important to remember that there are many different types of photography that sometimes needs tools that can perform better when needed, whether it be a micro four thirds for wildlife or full frame for very low light it insane bokeh. Just use what suits you best, and of course, importantly enjoy and learn from your experience.
I wetn GFX 50s ii but kept my XT5...
I bought the Nikon Z5 because it was cheaper than the XT-4. The best lenses on the Fuji side may be matches for the Nikon Z S-line, but they are not cheaper, and only a bit lighter. To your video, however, I must say that you really should include some images to prove your somewhat exaggerated (IMHO) points.
Plenty of them on my website onecameraonelens.com And looking through the comments, many people have felt the same as me when moving (back in my case) to full frame.
@@OneCameraOneLens I found that. But I found nothing to prove the big improvement to someone who does not believe it. Myself, I cannot check it because I used an XT-4 only for a few days to test it.
As I said in the video. If you're just using your camera for photos on the internet, where 90%+ of people use phones to view your images, , full frame is pointless as you won't see any difference.
Where you notice the difference is other areas, again mentioned. Being able to shoot with little to no noise, being able to shoot and recover detail in the dark, being able to recover detail in the far distance that just gets lost on APS-C or micro four thirds when you crop, being able to manipulate raw images easier to name a few things. You'll see the difference when you open your editing software and start to edit, and you'll see it in the finer areas of printed work.
And the best thing is, my camera and lenses worked out cheaper than just going for a new Fujifilm camera. Which again is another positive.
Hi Mark! What software did you use to process your Fujifilm X RAW files? I am asking because I too am thinking of moving away from Fujifilm X system after having used it for over 10 years. I was in love with the Fujifilm system due to the retro style and camera operating experience with tactile dials, but upon using DXO Pure RAW 2/3, I am losing interest due to the need of synthetically adding sharpness to the Fuji files, which they don't have natively. In some photos, I see artefacts that DXO Pure RAW induces. I understand that full frame sensor has better ISO performance & dynamic range, but please help me understand if it has more natural sharpness & details too, which I find lacking in Fujifilm X cameras. I have never used any full frame digital camera, so don't know how different one would be in terms of sharpness & details. I am looking at Nikon Zf particularly. I have X-E1, X-T3, and recently purchased X-T5, but couldn't use it at all due to falling sick, so don't know how 40 mega pixels make a difference in sharpness and details and if it would bring any benefit in comparison to Nikon Zf. Your answers will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Over the years I used all the main editing software to process Fujifilm files (Adobe, Luminar, ON1, DXO and Darktable). For the majority of it though, my preferred editing software for my Fujifilm files was Darktable and ON1 Photo Raw.
It's such a big difference going from Fujifilm to Nikon full frame, it really has been an eye opener on what I've been missing. If you get a Nikon, you'll enjoy it 👌
@@OneCameraOneLens Thank you. Appreciate your reply & advice.
capture one is a great software to process and edit fujifilm files. there are no artefacts in the images and the colour is better (compared to LR) in my opinion
@miam1074 Capture One is great, I always tell people, use the software that suits you the best. They're all more than capable these days.
@@miam1074 Thanks. I have it installed in my system, but didn't enjoy using it in the first attempt. Will give it another try :)
When I moved from Nikon to Fuji if was very difficult to see any difference in image quality except for jpegs and the Fuji was superior. So pardon me if I do not believe you.
I guess it all depends on what you want from your photography and what you do with your photography. I don't really use jpegs, but they are nice on Fuji. The difference when editing raw files is quite large though. And the difference in image quality is very noticeable to a trained eye.
Funny…I’ve gone the other way. Still have my Nikon’s but I’m enjoying my Fuji
Yes, I really enjoyed Fujifilm for the 6 years I was with them. They are great cameras, but it's so nice to be back to full frame Nikon.
@@OneCameraOneLens I love my Z6ii but I’ve heard of many technical issues with both Zf and Z8 that make me want to wait a few years before buying. The Fujifilm is more to satisfy my curiosity about other manufacturers. Haven’t owned a non-Nikon camera so just wanted to see what it is like and quite like it.
You should have went to Fuji GFX its so much better then nikon full frame
Not much good for birds in flight and fast action though sadly.
@@OneCameraOneLens It's about the same as the Nikon d750 autofocus or the Fuji X-T4. How did I ever take photos with my d300, which I got some of my best bird shots? But I know what you mean, horses for courses.Thank you for the great videos
Good man!
Thank you Damian 🙏 I'm really enjoying being back with Nikon and full frame too!
But, jeez - the lenses are SOOOooo expensive!
Expense is all relative. The second hand market has amazing for Nikon as they are so popular, I've had bargains, especially the amazing 14-24 lens!
I do't know why anyone would buy an apsc system when the camera and lens cost the same as a full frame system. It makes zero sense to me.
Fully agree in this day and age. When I first went to Fujifilm it wasn't like that, but now you can pick up technicallymuch better full frame cameras (which give some of the points I mention) for the same price as APS-C cameras.
Size. When I get the same results from Fuji as my Nikon FF and takes up less space. Flying I would have to check my Nikon bag with 2 bodies and 4 lenses batteries etc. Fuji kit fits in a carry on in with a 16" Macbook Pro and Ipad.
My Nikon Z and lenses take up no more room than my Fuji did, in fact, even my Z6ii is almost identical in size (as I mentioned).
The great thing is, it's not a competition, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Enjoy your experience, and thank you for sharing, always great to hear others views.
The bodies are, lenses not as much. @@OneCameraOneLens
It all depends what you get, Z lenses are nowhere near the size of F mount lenses. But as I say, as long as your happy, that's all that matters. Thank you for you great input 👌
Went from Nikon Z7ii to X H2s. Never been happier
Fantastic camera! I love Fujifilm cameras. Enjoy.
What about the Fuji do you prefer?
Hmmm, I went from Sony full frame to Fuji X-T2 and couldn't have been happier with mage quality, I now have an X-H2 and I'm even more impressed, the DXO tests bear out the low noise claims of Fuji cameras too when compared to full frame, even compared to the legendary D850, in fact the X-H2 has a superior dynamic range to the Z6 II by around a half stop, even better in practice if shot at ISO-500 and push processed (as that's where it has the best signal to noise ratio), for landscape and night sky I'm never going to have a bokeh fetish, I do like Nikon cameras though, they do seem to get things just right and the fan boy hype around Fuji glass is not really justified it's only as until recently there were no third party options for users to compare, they do have some exceptional glass like all brand though and their kit glass is better than most other brands kit stuff.
As for colour science, well if you have an eye for it there are loads of LUTs out there to get you where you want
Enjoy your Fujifilm journey, I did! They're fantastic cameras and great tools.
One of the first things you notice is the massive hernia you got from schlepping this stuff around.
Not much difference in size or weight, things have moved on a long way since DSLRs. I use the same kit bag, and have an extra lens in it because Z lenses are small.
Why didn't you consider GFX GFX blows away Nikon Z CAMERAS ..😂😂YUP ...AND a GFX 100s is cheaper than a Z8 and unless your shooting birds GFX destroys a Z8 for image quality
Not interested in GFX for my photography. I shoot a lot of wildlife, birds in flight etc, plus a lot of fast moving objects. Plus, the prices of the lenses and selection of lenses on the GFX system does not compel me at all. Although, I did think about it, I was happy to go back to Nikon, and honestly, wish I had much sooner.
@OneCameraOneLens Yeah, I agree the way to go but I don't shoot wildlife. I can't be bothered standing there for an hour. Waiting for birds to come lol...so for me. I'm a landscape and portrait photographer. And that's where the gfx really just sbones. I know what you mean about when you pick Sullivan on your screen. Oh my gosh, my draw dropped when I saw gfx files.
I make a decent income.Add a photography now so I can afford the gfx gear and I have a reasonably well paid day job 😀 👍...
Everything you are saying is well known for anyone, who are able to see the truth and say the truth to himself... Yeah... The Nikon Full Frame Cameras are much better than any crop sensor around. Even much better than Nikons crop sensor cameras. Nikon Full Frame Cameras and other Full Frame cameras around are fantastic. Even better when you get and even bigger sensor! But full frame is well balanced between speed and quality. We are not buying 3, 4 thousand dollars cameras to shoot JPEGs! We want the best of the best! I use a NIkon D500 for my birds, but when you take the full frame cameras, yeap... the images are better, no trouble with ISO.
Thank you very much 👌 the raw files from these cameras are insane! Although I know a lot of people do like using jpegs from these cameras.
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Why? I own Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Canon cameras, plus often swap back and forth depending on what is needed 🤷♂️ I guess it's a change from being called a Fuji fanboy.
I watched this video just to see if this is another "Full Frame is superior" lecture. It is. What is your point in comparing Apples to Oranges? Using this logic, your next comparison should be your full frame Nikon against one of the Fuji medium format cameras. If you're going to do a comparison, why don't you try APS-C to APS-C. Also, consider learning how to spell "Flexibility".🤔
Thank you for your input. I love Fuji and APS-C cameras, it's just a short list of things you really notice when you move cameras. As a non-official Fujifilm ambassador almost, I've had many asking me for my impressions as they've been thinking of moving. Full Frame is in no way superior for everything, every sensor size has it's merits, as I always make clear. Again, thank you, very much appreciated.
No problem. I shoot Fuji and I understand the full frame argument you make. I use an X-T3 and my pictures are tack sharp unless I zoom in Lightroom (300-400%) and start pixel peeping. People new to photography and shopping between brands may buy a camera that is not ideal for their budget, size and goals and could come away from this thinking they have to buy a full frame camera/system. Thanks for the reply.@@OneCameraOneLens