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I've been a megafan from a distance and finally subscribed. Could you get me started on creating the neuromancer helmet in fusion? I'll become a patron if that's something you guys nerd out about. Mega closeted geek myself lolz.
Been watching every single Zf review under the sun because ive been wanting to buy it, until i scrolled down my notification bar, and saw it as GxAce's thumbnail, and i was like " it is time"
@@ChristianB90for me the 40mm f2 lens has the same “magic” and similar character old XF 35mm 1.4 has. It’s not perfect nor extremely sharp but people love it. Not to mention the size of both are pretty similar. Nikon 40mm is wider of course but it’s like combining my favourite focal lengths into one (35mm & 50mm)
I have been saying for 5-6 years now in every camera forums that camera companies need to make ads and commercials again. It'll drive up sales and bring back the nostalgia of what camera lovers had back then
Your ability to express such emotions like nostalgia while introducing cameras is incredibly impressive. Every time I watch a video from you, I get the sense that my eyes are floating, the colors are soo damn beautiful. Love the work.
You have the best photographs and the best videos on YT. Better than the “top” ones that just have slo-mo “cinematic” videos of them standing in front of a waterfall. You deserve millions of followers bro. Keep up the great work.
Do you realise how good your production are?? How well your video are made? I never had interess in nikon whatsoever but after to telling one last time how a freaking great work you made i’m gonna teach myself about this camera I want to see movies from you mate be proud of what you do and keep going ! A fan of your work
Holy crap!! BY FAAAARRRRRRR the best video I’ve seen in forever. The writing, the sound, the color grade is outstanding. Thank you. First video I’ve hit like on in six months.
This camera is glorious. Yesterday, I was able to check one out while on a photowalk with some pals here in Tokyo. Nothing but GREAT things to say about this rig. And the 40mm lens? That has been my go-to for so long, so now I need to get my hands on this whole kit. Branded as the "special edition" here in Tokyo. I'm not sure what that entails. Anywho, it was cool seeing this pop up on my feed. The robots know my brain, now.
@@SarbjitSingh-rs6kp I haven't shot Nikon in 14 years, so anything's interesting at this point. Ha! The tactile experience of the Zf is super nice, so I'll need to check out that Z6iii. ;)
A camera that I find not only fabulous but that stands out from the mass of similar devices. An absolutely phenomenal review like each of your reviews. I flee youtube for all these smelly tests to the glory of I don't know which brand, which often seem just window dressing probably in the pay of certain brands, perfectly useless and soulless reviews. Yours on the contrary are beautiful and the soul is projected intimately. It's the only UA-cam channel I'm going to subscribe to. Congratulations GxAce
I actually watched this video 3 times because I needed to fully grasp each part. 1) For the Camera Zf particulars, right balance of specs to feels and such. 2) For the Bladerunner/Cyberpunk aspect that just cannot be understated how well you pieced this together to make it feel like we're in that era. 3) For the Weaponized Nostalgia aspect that gives me the feels of original Pizza hut and Arcades but we're not talking about anything but the camera. Absolutely stunning visuals, scripting, and edit. Well done.
You my friend are a very talented film maker. You don't just make content videos for UA-cam you make cinematic short films. I love your cinematic and entertaining videos. Well done indeed.
Excellent as always! I’ve still never shot Nikon digitally, and this camera was the first that really got my attention based entirely on feeling alone. Might have to resist looking at it in Yodobashi later… 😅
Bought myself a zf after a summer of going film crazy. This camera blends the absolute best of both worlds and i can’t see myself wanting anything else. A digital manual focusing dream
Immediately clicked on this video and as usual, you didn't disappoint. The Sci-Fi/Bladerunner style to your reviews/videos are amazing to watch and like I said before on another comment, it feels more like an event rather than a camera/lens review. The visuals, the soundscape and the overall storytelling is superb as well as being very unique. It's very interesting to see many Fuji owners test or own the Nikon Zf and if I was using Full Frame, it would definitely be Nikon. I'd like to know how you feel about the ZF compared to the X-T3 because your X-T3 review really showed how much you love that camera?
I really love your videos, and I can’t agree more with your sentiment about the Zf and its tactile workflow.. at least how I use it, and how I would imagine you are as well with manual lenses, manually setting your exposure, and so on. I recently got my Zf, and I carry it with me constantly and so have been shooting more. Some of my recent images are among my absolute best in decades of photography :)
This video is stunning. I have been eyeing the Zf for months and now after watching it I don't want it, I NEED it. You have portrayed the exact reason why film cameras are still sought after... they bring you back to an era where there was emotion and connection with taking the actual picture and then also developing/enlarging it. I started in the 90s with film, both B&W, color and slides. The tactile experience of a camera has always been important to me and then transitioning to digital I felt like fulfilling the job but with emptiness and lack of joy... the Zf should be fun to use and it is no slouch for the price and specs!
The production value and creativity of your channel is unbelievable and to think that its all about cameras is absurd. Im not complaining ofcourse i just think visual storytelling like this would suit almost all kinds of topics
Great video as always man! I’m so glad Nikon decided to lean into the more tactile and retro design with the Zf. My hope is that they are using this as a test to see if making a full frame Zs rangefinder with integrated film profiles would be viable.
All your points about the Zf are quite right, and I would say most of them apply to it's smaller, older brother: the Zfc. I've seen a lot of hate towards it, but it's also a great capable camera, great low-light performance, and the design and size of it have given me a new drive to shoot everyday. If a camera inspires you to go out there and capture, it makes it a great camera. Great video as always!
Great video and spot on. For me the touch of the dials reminds me of my film cameras and makes me want to shoot - something lacking with modern cameras
Got the ZF recently and I’ll be selling all my Fuji and one of my leicas. I think that’s what I like about it. It’s FF, can take my M mount glass, great sensor, great AF when needed. Good video when needed. Manual focus is amazing. Really well thought out camera that ticks a lot of boxes. I actually like the colors better than my Fujis. I think the reds are better and to me that’s one of the most important colors to capture accurately. Fuji reds never look right to me compared to my Leica or older canons even. Rich Tone Portrait is actually pretty nice for generally shooting and it LOOKS like we are going to have some really good “recipe” control in upcoming Nikon cameras. If they do that well they will eat fujis lunch.
That tiny error in the hardcoded subs @10:31 kinda gives my brain comfort, because everything else is so amazing I almost don’t feel worthy of watching.
seems to be the same reasons I bought my (used) Df, sensor quality being good, enjoyable tactile experience, but also the ability to use older, classic lenses
I played with the Z fc a bunch last year and definitely wanted a FF version. I really enjoyed it, and had a lot of fun editing the photos in post (don't care for film sims). I'm currently testing the Z6 III, I'm kind of tempted to switch entirely to Nikon, but I don't think it'll happen
@@GxAce Currently the Canon R5 C. I wanted to love the more portable design - tried the X-Pro 3 for a year, but while I enjoyed some of my shooting on it, I always enjoyed myself more breaking out the Canon.
The ZF makes me feel like I’m learning all over again. On dials and switches. Hoping my combo creates the perfect image. It’s the reminder of what photography first was for me
Ok this is interesting. We've moved on a little from Fujifilm and that's a good thing I really want to learn about other brands and this is always a nice cinematic way to do it.
I'm with you...Nikon SP! I think one of the brilliant things Pixii camera has shown us is that if software engineers with no mechanical RF experience can make a modern rangefinder then there is no reason the big three can't! :-). Let's go Nikon SP digital mechanical rangefinder! :-)
I love the feel and the color and everything of my collection of old Pentax lenses, so got myself a Pentax K1 markII so I still have the nostalgic feeling uses the lenses and the old style viewfinder. no adapter or anything, everything from 1975 when they introduced the K mount until the latest lenses. it is also nice that you can throw a film camera in your back to like the small MX and just shoot digital and film side by side.
A masterpiece as always. I have the nikon FE from my dad, which he bought in the 80s and I love the feel of using it. The best hting however are the old nikkor lenses, which I know adapt to my fuji cameras, like the 50s and xt1
As if I didn't want this camera enough already, GxAce makes it the most appealing bit of kit to be released in years. This video has just cost me thousands 🤣
Those wild shots of extreme close-ups on your eyes are very cool. I hate all gear review videos other than these that have actual craft put into the production.
Love to see a Nikon highlighted in your style! 🥹 You broke down the Z mount better than anyone I’ve heard & makes me excited to get into that system! Thank you!!
amazing review I have to say (small little thing that bugs me: the heavily edited voice sound great for the intro montages but sounds quite distracting during the rest of the video) either way your videos are a work of art, amazing camera, amazing take. keep it going!
I love my Zf. It provides a different experience than other modern cameras ... especially with adapted vintage lenses to complete the illusion. It's great.
I am very happy with my cheap full frame Canon 5D and 6D combined with the great EF 40/2.8 and some other EF lenses which you can get very cheap now. The colours are gorgeous. This is my Nostalgia setup.
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I've been a megafan from a distance and finally subscribed. Could you get me started on creating the neuromancer helmet in fusion? I'll become a patron if that's something you guys nerd out about. Mega closeted geek myself lolz.
It´s like sitting in the Bladerunner universe, watching Deckard reviewing camerastuff. It´s…. absolutly…. stunning….
Been watching every single Zf review under the sun because ive been wanting to buy it, until i scrolled down my notification bar, and saw it as GxAce's thumbnail, and i was like
" it is time"
Haha, was about to comment the same thing. I’m torn between keeping my X-T5 and 35mm f1.4 and love to a ZF with a 40mm and some vintage lenses.
yep. me too.
@@ChristianB90for me the 40mm f2 lens has the same “magic” and similar character old XF 35mm 1.4 has. It’s not perfect nor extremely sharp but people love it. Not to mention the size of both are pretty similar. Nikon 40mm is wider of course but it’s like combining my favourite focal lengths into one (35mm & 50mm)
@@ChristianB90 For someone who had the XT5, please get the ZF. It's significantly better, in my opinion!
It’s well worth it the feel is special
That old Nikon ad at the start goes unbelievably hard
I have been saying for 5-6 years now in every camera forums that camera companies need to make ads and commercials again. It'll drive up sales and bring back the nostalgia of what camera lovers had back then
These videos are on another level. Your effort doesn't go unnoticed !!!!
The soundscape on GxAce vids is exceptional.
This is my favourite UA-cam channel, generating the most anticipation for the next video. The production quality and creativity is amazing.
THe quality of production, cinematography and sound is literally light years ahead of any other channel on here. Outstanding, as always.
Your ability to express such emotions like nostalgia while introducing cameras is incredibly impressive. Every time I watch a video from you, I get the sense that my eyes are floating, the colors are soo damn beautiful. Love the work.
You have the best photographs and the best videos on YT. Better than the “top” ones that just have slo-mo “cinematic” videos of them standing in front of a waterfall. You deserve millions of followers bro. Keep up the great work.
Do you realise how good your production are?? How well your video are made? I never had interess in nikon whatsoever but after to telling one last time how a freaking great work you made i’m gonna teach myself about this camera
I want to see movies from you mate be proud of what you do and keep going !
A fan of your work
The writing on the video on this channel is just incredible. The visual and audio is fantastic, but the writing makes this really stick. Bravo.
Mind blowing gorgeous film, I couldn’t look away. Awesome editing, you are a talented filmmaker.
Love this and glad someone is trying something unique for a UA-cam channel! Making my GenX heart warm
Your videos are not only always personal and fascinating, but they're also an absolute feast for the eyes and ears.
I found you with this video and immediately subscribed. Such a unique way to review a product and its incredible how refreshing it is.
As usual… just great! I enjoy watching your content so much. It’s like a timetravel into my youth. Thank you for the effort
I clicked on this video so fast. Thanks for making my Sunday. One of a kind video making over something I love. Thanks Ace!
Holy crap!! BY FAAAARRRRRRR the best video I’ve seen in forever. The writing, the sound, the color grade is outstanding. Thank you. First video I’ve hit like on in six months.
This camera is glorious. Yesterday, I was able to check one out while on a photowalk with some pals here in Tokyo. Nothing but GREAT things to say about this rig. And the 40mm lens? That has been my go-to for so long, so now I need to get my hands on this whole kit. Branded as the "special edition" here in Tokyo. I'm not sure what that entails. Anywho, it was cool seeing this pop up on my feed. The robots know my brain, now.
"Special Edition" refers solely to the lens, and is only about its external design. The 40mm SE is a "retro style" version of the regular 40mm.
Really hesitating between this one and the Z6iii
@@SarbjitSingh-rs6kp I haven't shot Nikon in 14 years, so anything's interesting at this point. Ha! The tactile experience of the Zf is super nice, so I'll need to check out that Z6iii. ;)
0:49 - Im an editor for a living and this montage is *chefs kiss* - nicely done!
gave me a f-ing headache
The vidoe's from the channel are so amazing and look really amazing, keep up the insane work!!
A camera that I find not only fabulous but that stands out from the mass of similar devices. An absolutely phenomenal review like each of your reviews. I flee youtube for all these smelly tests to the glory of I don't know which brand, which often seem just window dressing probably in the pay of certain brands, perfectly useless and soulless reviews. Yours on the contrary are beautiful and the soul is projected intimately. It's the only UA-cam channel I'm going to subscribe to. Congratulations GxAce
My goodness. You've absolutely excelled in production quality in this one
Holy shite, I don’t know how fast I pressed this notification, another cinematic masterpiece thanks gxace
The music selection was pretty banger in this video and really shuck my home audio system, I loved it! 💜
can you help me to find the background music?
I actually watched this video 3 times because I needed to fully grasp each part.
1) For the Camera Zf particulars, right balance of specs to feels and such.
2) For the Bladerunner/Cyberpunk aspect that just cannot be understated how well you pieced this together to make it feel like we're in that era.
3) For the Weaponized Nostalgia aspect that gives me the feels of original Pizza hut and Arcades but we're not talking about anything but the camera.
Absolutely stunning visuals, scripting, and edit. Well done.
You my friend are a very talented film maker. You don't just make content videos for UA-cam you make cinematic short films. I love your cinematic and entertaining videos. Well done indeed.
It's always a good day when GX drops a new video
Excellent as always! I’ve still never shot Nikon digitally, and this camera was the first that really got my attention based entirely on feeling alone. Might have to resist looking at it in Yodobashi later… 😅
Thanks :) It’s so cool man haha. I know you would enjoy it ;)
Everytime I watch one your videos, i'm freakin' blown away. What a time to be on youtube.
Your videos are stellar for sure…but your photos are as insane…Wonderful. The creativity and dedication you have 🔥
Man, that intro was incredible! Great video as always!
Amazing review. The production level on this vid (all of your videos) is off the charts.
Bought myself a zf after a summer of going film crazy. This camera blends the absolute best of both worlds and i can’t see myself wanting anything else. A digital manual focusing dream
Your videos are the best! Your videos are the reason why I nowadays shoot with Fujifilm, and I love it 👍
Immediately clicked on this video and as usual, you didn't disappoint. The Sci-Fi/Bladerunner style to your reviews/videos are amazing to watch and like I said before on another comment, it feels more like an event rather than a camera/lens review. The visuals, the soundscape and the overall storytelling is superb as well as being very unique.
It's very interesting to see many Fuji owners test or own the Nikon Zf and if I was using Full Frame, it would definitely be Nikon. I'd like to know how you feel about the ZF compared to the X-T3 because your X-T3 review really showed how much you love that camera?
This is by far your best video, so conceptual, love it.
heyyyy 7:53 it's my guy :') this video is incredible, cant wait to see what you do next
The quality of your videos never ceases to amaze me.
I really love your videos, and I can’t agree more with your sentiment about the Zf and its tactile workflow.. at least how I use it, and how I would imagine you are as well with manual lenses, manually setting your exposure, and so on. I recently got my Zf, and I carry it with me constantly and so have been shooting more. Some of my recent images are among my absolute best in decades of photography :)
This video is stunning. I have been eyeing the Zf for months and now after watching it I don't want it, I NEED it. You have portrayed the exact reason why film cameras are still sought after... they bring you back to an era where there was emotion and connection with taking the actual picture and then also developing/enlarging it. I started in the 90s with film, both B&W, color and slides. The tactile experience of a camera has always been important to me and then transitioning to digital I felt like fulfilling the job but with emptiness and lack of joy... the Zf should be fun to use and it is no slouch for the price and specs!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! :)
Brother your videos are always top notch. Never disappoints!
The production value and creativity of your channel is unbelievable and to think that its all about cameras is absurd. Im not complaining ofcourse i just think visual storytelling like this would suit almost all kinds of topics
Best intro yet! Keep up the great work!!
I’m now obsessed with your content, as a cyberpunk genre fan, you hit all my buttons
Thanks!
Thank you so much :)
I just bought this camera and it’s perfect. I learned on a Nikon FE and FM2 and the Zf is a return to form. This is an amazing video.
Great video as always man! I’m so glad Nikon decided to lean into the more tactile and retro design with the Zf. My hope is that they are using this as a test to see if making a full frame Zs rangefinder with integrated film profiles would be viable.
Man every time I come back to this channel, my mind is blown.
Man, I watched this video twice in a row! Every your work is a masterpiece
I love how all of my favourite creators now just casually hanging out together: In samples you can see photos of Jonas and David
What the hell kind of algorithm doesn't put this at the top of my feed from the moment this drops? BAD ALGORITHM!!!
I love your video so much. There is nothing like you out there.
Masterpiece. 🔥
I wasnt even aware the Zf had that manual focus subject detection feature. Now i want one - that should indeed be in everything.
All your points about the Zf are quite right, and I would say most of them apply to it's smaller, older brother: the Zfc. I've seen a lot of hate towards it, but it's also a great capable camera, great low-light performance, and the design and size of it have given me a new drive to shoot everyday. If a camera inspires you to go out there and capture, it makes it a great camera.
Great video as always!
So well put together... a real user review, talking about the stuff we care about... and oh yeah, your Vietnam flashback was on another level!!!!!!
Thinking about a GxAce review and lo and behold “uploaded 39s ago”.
Great video and spot on. For me the touch of the dials reminds me of my film cameras and makes me want to shoot - something lacking with modern cameras
The intro reminds me of the movie Pi, but in color. Soo good!
Great as usual.
Funny also cause Samuel Streetlife just released his „1 year“ owning this camera review a few hours before your video.
thanks! despite these videos being like long well produced adverts, I much prefer the more informative videos by Samuel..
Amazing freakin' video. This a big screen, home theater type of video. Blown away by the production quality!
Your videos never disappoint. 👌
Got the ZF recently and I’ll be selling all my Fuji and one of my leicas. I think that’s what I like about it. It’s FF, can take my M mount glass, great sensor, great AF when needed. Good video when needed. Manual focus is amazing. Really well thought out camera that ticks a lot of boxes. I actually like the colors better than my Fujis. I think the reds are better and to me that’s one of the most important colors to capture accurately. Fuji reds never look right to me compared to my Leica or older canons even. Rich Tone Portrait is actually pretty nice for generally shooting and it LOOKS like we are going to have some really good “recipe” control in upcoming Nikon cameras. If they do that well they will eat fujis lunch.
I'm not even gonna buy the camera but I had to stay and watch. The effort put in this is amazing.
That tiny error in the hardcoded subs @10:31 kinda gives my brain comfort, because everything else is so amazing I almost don’t feel worthy of watching.
seems to be the same reasons I bought my (used) Df, sensor quality being good, enjoyable tactile experience, but also the ability to use older, classic lenses
Well. That intro is one hell of a way to discover a UA-cam channel.
I played with the Z fc a bunch last year and definitely wanted a FF version. I really enjoyed it, and had a lot of fun editing the photos in post (don't care for film sims). I'm currently testing the Z6 III, I'm kind of tempted to switch entirely to Nikon, but I don't think it'll happen
It’s definitely compelling for sure! What are you shooting with now?
@@GxAce Currently the Canon R5 C. I wanted to love the more portable design - tried the X-Pro 3 for a year, but while I enjoyed some of my shooting on it, I always enjoyed myself more breaking out the Canon.
The ZF makes me feel like I’m learning all over again. On dials and switches. Hoping my combo creates the perfect image. It’s the reminder of what photography first was for me
This is so good, art my friend! Congrats 🫶
I just can't stand HOW COOL YOU DO THIS !
Beautiful video! Also, unexpected David Cameo 😅 7:53
Went from 8+ years on old Nikon film cameras to Zf 1 month ago. Couldn't agree more, I'm happy every second using it.
Ok this is interesting. We've moved on a little from Fujifilm and that's a good thing I really want to learn about other brands and this is always a nice cinematic way to do it.
Always befuddled by "we" a bit. Is there a mouse in your pocket?
@POVwithRC "We" as in the audience ... If that confuses you, I'm assuming life is an exhausting process for you.
You can close the Internet, there's nothing better than this review.
I'm with you...Nikon SP! I think one of the brilliant things Pixii camera has shown us is that if software engineers with no mechanical RF experience can make a modern rangefinder then there is no reason the big three can't! :-). Let's go Nikon SP digital mechanical rangefinder! :-)
I love the feel and the color and everything of my collection of old Pentax lenses, so got myself a Pentax K1 markII so I still have the nostalgic feeling uses the lenses and the old style viewfinder. no adapter or anything, everything from 1975 when they introduced the K mount until the latest lenses. it is also nice that you can throw a film camera in your back to like the small MX and just shoot digital and film side by side.
A masterpiece as always. I have the nikon FE from my dad, which he bought in the 80s and I love the feel of using it. The best hting however are the old nikkor lenses, which I know adapt to my fuji cameras, like the 50s and xt1
That soldier shot. Inmaculate. 😮💨
Lovely. Thank You for sharing. Greetings from Belgium.
Man music was going hard on this video! good stuff
As if I didn't want this camera enough already, GxAce makes it the most appealing bit of kit to be released in years. This video has just cost me thousands 🤣
At this point, you could make films about your favorite breath mints and I'd watch. :)
Those wild shots of extreme close-ups on your eyes are very cool. I hate all gear review videos other than these that have actual craft put into the production.
Love to see a Nikon highlighted in your style! 🥹 You broke down the Z mount better than anyone I’ve heard & makes me excited to get into that system! Thank you!!
amazing review I have to say (small little thing that bugs me: the heavily edited voice sound great for the intro montages but sounds quite distracting during the rest of the video) either way your videos are a work of art, amazing camera, amazing take. keep it going!
1:37 This. is. So. GENIUS.
I’m lost for words, man.
Bro, you must be one of the biggest addicts to Cyberpunk 2077. Respect.
I feel like I’ve teleported to the future every time I watch these
i dont even care about the camera this time.. i'm just here for your cinematography style! 🔥
The most cinematic channel on youtube!
the next version needs to be reduced back to the size of the Zfc but with full brass top and bottom plates so it doesn’t feel cheap like the Zfc.
I love my Zf. It provides a different experience than other modern cameras ... especially with adapted vintage lenses to complete the illusion. It's great.
This might be the highest quality camera review ever filmed
Great video as always, even though I don't like Nikon gear .... Every GXace video is a visual feast.
And may I add, an emotional one!!!
I am very happy with my cheap full frame Canon 5D and 6D combined with the great EF 40/2.8 and some other EF lenses which you can get very cheap now. The colours are gorgeous. This is my Nostalgia setup.
Nostalgia sells, at first I thought I was looking at Nikon f3 in the thumbnail.
Our boy has done it again.