Not to sound like an old curmudgeon, but most 35mm cameras of the 70s, 80,s and 90s, didn't have a grip. We had no problem hand holding the K1000s, F3hps, and various other brands of cameras even mounted with a heavy zoom lens, I think it is something you get used to if you use that camera long enough. Edit: Go Cincy Bearcats!!

Great photos! Would you share your flash settings?

Beautiful shots. Sub’d immediately. Keep it going :)

The ZF is badass

Its a Minolta X700 - which i own since the 80s. But anyway, calling these cameras cheap is an insult, and you should being treated with really shitty light all day ! If you can't make a decent picture with these - you should seach for another hobby, period. It's a real good camera, still.

hey dan, thanks for the video - nice photos! i bought the 5d together with the nifty fifty a while ago and i still struggle with exposing correctly for the jpgs and even with the white balance when it‘s getting darker. i would be very happy if you would make a video where you explain how you technically use the camera in different situations. don’t know if i‘m the only one who needs that… thanks anyway!

This was great Dan. Also, Andrew has a lot of insight regarding the artist life and his approach.

The Zf has been a monster for me. I’ve really loved it.

He talked about the sigma 35mm f2 dg nd!!!!!!

What batteries do you use?

Another really nice video. You put a good deal of work into it. And it was quite thought provoking. Oh, and I subscribed.

Really nice video and photos. I just got the Zf a few days ago. Definitely a learning curve. But, I think I will learn to love this camera as I get to know it better and use it more. I have an X-T5 which I bought when I couldn't get an X100VI. No regrets. It's a wonderful camera in so many ways. Btw, I have the 100VI on order since March and B&H just wrote me to let me know that they expect to ship it to me in mid December. Woah? What? Kinda ridiculous. I bought the Zf as it will be almost another 1/2 year to receive it and I had a bit (maybe more than a bit) of GAS. I really wanted to try out a full frame camera and the reviews were awesome for the Zf. Really pleased so far. I totally agree that the weight becomes objectionable when pairing the Zf with a larger lens (and lens are quite heavy in the Nikon world. I bought the Nikon 26mm f2.8 and the Nikon S 50 mm f1.8. I love the quality of the 50mm but it is too heavy to want to walk around with it all day. The 26 is teeny and easy to live with. I have two smaller Voigtlander's on the way, the smallish 90mm f2.8 Apo-Skopar and the tiny 40mm Nokton f1.4. They are both Leica M lens so I also have on order the Techart AF Adapter. The 40 and the adapter are coming tomorrow. The 90 next week. If I am at peace with the size/weight of my lens for the Zf, I believe it is likely to replace the T5. The image quality, AF, Stabilization and Low Light function are all superior to the Fuji. Btw, I weighed the Zf with the Neewer Grip and the 26mm (which is 4.4oz) against the Fuji with the Small Rig Grip and the rather light Sigma F18-50 and the Zf was only 1/2 oz heavier. I hope you are still enjoying the Zf. Be well.

Thanks for your perspective. I gave up on this line two years ago due to it becoming an elusive fashion/status chasing item. It was retail $1299-$1399 at the time! As your (now year old) price search showed, it's available second hand but at a hyped premium.

Which picture profile do you usw for video?

I wonder will this generation understand the importance of physical back up is the main reason to school film, maybe is something you only understand by heart when suddenly you loose must of your pictures without doing anything wrong cause your hard drives died all at once, and you end up with your film rolls from 30 years ago.

Thank you for the nice shoots Mr. Dan.

Nice pictures, I got all my Zuiko lens on my 5D too.

Nice content ! My solution for inexpensive film usage is to shoot...b&w only + caffenol (since i keep it around 16 days/ 8 bobins, caffenol is a good deal compared to rodinal) For color, i look for specific sensor & color science from the 2000's, which keeps me away from nowadays expensive color films Hence the Canon 5Dc

Quite good. Did you do much in the way of edits for the stills shown here or were they mostly SOOC?

I bought my 5D classic about 5 weeks ago now. I’ve been wanting a full frame for a while and once I read about this camera from reviews and other’s experiences I was sold. I found the perfect package: camera, 50 1.4, grip, two batteries, and sd card for $440. I’m big on film photography and enjoy how it captures colors as well. Just like you said it’s been a learning experience especially with how you gotta sacrifice on what you want to be dark and light. I’ve hardly used my Fuji XPro3 since getting it. I’m wanting to get a 35 f2 eventually, it’s an awesome camera!

Really helping video and some great shots (the young and the old woman and the mother with the child in bw with the backround blur). Bravo

The gap in time between the 5D launch and today (2024) is the same as the gap between its launch and 1986. 1986 saw the launch of the Canon RC 701 (Basically the great grandparent of DSLR cameras, although it used videotape technology). The Canon RC 701 was outdated almost immediately (0.3Mp equivalent) but the fact that the 5D is still totally relevant today (it's still a superb camera, with colour science better than many 2024 cameras) is amazing. Canon knocked it out of the park with the 5D. They got it so right. I just bought an absolutely mint-perfect one for $220 US. At this price I don't understand why every photographer just doesn't buy one. I have to stop myself from buying them all. One day they will be so collectible. Grab a good one before the Hipsters hear about them.

But alas with all the different sensor formats we have now, one factory not considered here is sensor format. This makes a BIG difference when you talk about a particular focal length. A 50mm is considered normal for the full frame genre but is telephoto on an APS-C. With out this factor compared, it's not all that helpful.

thanks for having me on Dan, nice shots with the Nikon! I hope people getting into photography get a lot of value out of this video

I have the Fuji APSC equivalent of the 28-50-135 and that has been a really great trio for me

Don't overthink this. We can lean to certain focal lengths, but my experience is that you can change your preferences based on frequently shooting it. I used to love 50mm, and when I changed systems I had a 35mm I liked and I leaned to that, then I loved 85mm for a while, then I wanted to try a Leica Q3 and 28mm and that became very natural. Point is that creativity is inspired by constraints... where you stand, what you see, and what you can predict is based on practice...

I really enjoyed your interviews with the other photographers, and how they use different focal lengths. It would be nice if you could follow them and see how they use it live with you recording. There are some channels that do POV style of how they use their camera, but a 3rd person view with some interaction is still not that common.

That ibis on the fence with the plane in the background is such a nice shot! ❤

Good job of making a 135mm look like a much, much wider lens! Would like to have seen it exploiting what only a 135mm can do, though. My favorite street photography length is 40mm. But I'm very likely to go out with a telephoto, using it AS a telephoto, on my next outing.

I have gobbled up Zf reviews both before and after I bought my own, I always learn a little. With your critique I learned a lot and really liked your images. Curiously I already had three Voigts I used on other cameras and they swapped right over and again I really liked your stuff and now know I have a ways to go. Thanks.

nice work!

Hey can you help me find the specific lens mount adapter you got?

5:34 whoa mommy, those are some banging hips she got there yummy

clean that sensor, man!

Great photos, especially your B&Ws. I’m torn on this ZF. I immediately jumped to preorder it when it was announced. But when i was able to hold it and use it at a store’s demo event, i was really put off by the poor grip or ergonomics. I do have the 28 mm and 40mm primes so could rely heavily on those. I’m waiting to see what the Z6iii will be and cost, then probably decide between them. Was using Fujis for a few years but moved on to Nikon Zs and have been much happier with experience and results. Question - are you using highlight priority exposure in many of these pics? Seems like you work the highlights well.

这个相机有矫正暗角和畸变的功能吗

什么镜头呢 您用什么照片风格？曝光补偿呢

Agree with you 100% on the resolution issue

Lov your b&w pix!!

Flippy screen doesn't bother me none. Why should it?

Mine came with the Smallrig dedicated grip bundled in the box

Never sell any of my cams. Keep em all!

Hello,can you shoot with in aperture priority with vintage lenses?

watched a few videos on this camera and the pictures always look so good

Hello, great video and photos! Are these photos SOOC with no editing?

Please show us know how the adapted Minolta glass work out, as I have several prize lenses I got in Japan in the '80's that I am considering getting this Zf for reusing them.

how tf are you getting those colors?? so good, seriously. like in 13:20 are you using a color profile? or preset in Lightroom? I just bought this camera and my colors don't look like this. please help lol. great content btw

Love your shots, and I have a very similar setup. I bought a 5dc in the last months and have been shooting a variety of vintage glass. My favourites are a Takumar 55mm 1.8 and a OM Zuiko 50mm 1.8. Both are very cheap and excellently made so they focus really smoothly.

I've been hunting about for feedback regarding the WCL X70 on the X100V, and honestly, this video sold it for me. Between 7:00 and 9:10, I really see the lens shine for what it's designed for, and that's those sweeping shots of the land juxtaposing the seemingly tiny people you see in frame, making the scene feel so much larger than life. What I am surprised about is that you relied so heavily on AF. MF is paramount, especially if you want to tap into the greatest potential for your X100V. Focus peaking is wonderful for that (I have mine on low yellow - also available on the Nikon ZF since I'm aware I'm a year late for this party). You'll find you have it eventually set to similar distances over time and make minor tweaks as you go - depending on the scene - making the process a lot more seamless. All in all, great video; a few wonderful results from your journey. Thank you so much Dan.

Hey mind me asking which flash did you use?