@@humblebuggy That's not true.

I really appreciate the kind feedback! 🙏

Thank you, I bought the glasses in Rio, Brazil.

@@miklosnemeth8566 I'm with you. I actually think it's the best thing about the S9.

oh, that's dope. Thanks for coming here to check out the video. I appreciate it. And I agree with you, the S9 is amazing. Very happy with it!

@@TopshelfJunior it's a brilliant camera!

I wouldn't say insane, what price would you want for those specs?

It's a great camera ergonomically right? The EVF is the star of the show for me. Who on earth would shoot 4K/120p for half an hour!?! looool Bizarre guy.

Z8 is old but this is new sensor, hence technology may be advanced. Also bird detection can be enabled through firmware. But unfortunately, it is only 24MP compared to z8, but fortunately it can do a lot of z8 things with that file size. 😊

Nikon told me it's the same AF system. I haven't had the chance to take it apart to check, so until I can or someone else does and proves that it's different, I'm taking their word for it. Using the two side by side, I can't see a difference in performance.

The catch sounds like living in Canada from that description. What a wild penalty you guys have to pay for being there. The price will definitely fall and I agree, a used one in a year will probably be a very smart pickup!

I wish it tilted and THEN flipped like the screen mechanism on the LUMIX GH6/GH7/S1H. I love being able to tilt the screen up and hold it at a low angle rather than titling it outwards.

If you need 4K/120p in RAW, this is not the camera for you. The people it's aimed at would unlikely be in a scenario where this was a dealbreaker.

@@Gadgetsjon Yes. I have vintage nikon lenses so was hoping it could do 120fps raw for filmmaking. But I have FCP and they just released A.I slow motion which should work 50% of the time. Maybe it is the camera for me.

I just checked. They have 4k 120fps in N-RAW in crop mode. No prores raw.

Very good points, but Z8 is a beast of a camera to carry around all day, I've done it. Also, I wouldn't put the Zf in this ball park unless you're more interested in Photography, then that's clearly the better choice.

It seems to me that every year the sales are for Mother’s and Father’s Day plus maybe some Black Friday deals that are earlier each year. I am interested in the Z6III but will probably be waiting for a while because everyone one is stating Sold Out. It doesn’t bother me I Wii eventually get one. I am now seeing Z6 & Z7 with a grip for $800 and $1200. Other deals too on the used market.

@@randallbrander8157 The price of the Z6III will settle to a more attractive number within a year, so you're right to wait a while. Unless your camera is in immediate need of an upgrade, I never understand the rush for people to have the latest new thing. I love buying my camera gear used.

@@Gadgetsjon I agree totally. When viewing on EBAY or getting items from Amazon you do have a return policy if the product is damaged or you change your mind. I go to my local camera store and handle the equipment before buying or renting. Z9, R5C were $1000 MSRP and were in Excellent condition. I am also hold back and wait after the KZbinrs excitement wades to see how it performs 6 months or persons view after a year review. So what makes this camera so special to me to buy it or preorder in this case. Buffer was fantastic, Autofocusing much better than older Expeed 6 and lower cameras sensors. Overheating is my main concern and no video record limits in time. Price and since I am invested in Nikon ecosystem heavily wondering do I need Sony, Canon or Panasonic/Leica devices. I have bought adapters to interchange lenses between the camera systems to save some cost but I eventually get the glass that goes with the camera for the better performance. Unfortunately for me I am starting to run out of space and trying to decide what to let go and what to keep. That is the hardest decision for me is that if I am interested in something and I buy it I use it all of the time. Decisions, Decisions, but it is a great time to be alive and have the ability to capture the moment. Cheers!

Yes! The shutter mechanism can remain closed to protect the sensor when not in use.

RRP is a liiiiiittle high for some of the people they're targeting with this camera. But its feature set is compelling enough to justify it. Only thing that comes close is the LUMIX GH7 and that's not full-frame.

@@Gadgetsjon TOO high :)

exactly

@@prokremelskidezolati1426what price would you have liked the camera to be?

@@Gadgetsjon 2500 euros - max. In EU you can buy a Z8 for 3500/3800 euros.

yeah, I also wish MP4 Lite had a 50/60p option, that would have been ideal. Regarding hybrid zoom, it crops into the sensor to give you more reach. It's the same as shooting 6K or 4K for a Full HD delivery and rescaling your frame.

@@Gadgetsjon thanks sounds like the zoom would be helpful

Thank you em, I'm looking forward to doing my follow-up. It makes even more sense to me now.

@@Gadgetsjon I'm also finding I'm enjoying it more and more each day. Genuinely fun. I want to do some ready graded "day in the life" video stories I think on Instagram. Just no friction and no time wasted with RTL. Such a misunderstood little camera 🥲🙈

Cheers Matt! And likewise, super cool to meet you in person. 🙏

See, this is where a simple Google may have helped you out friend. I'm not a KZbinr. I write for Wired, Digital Camera Magazine, Stuff, T3 and Amateur Photographer Magazine and I've been a tech journalist for approaching two decades. But go off...🤡

Also, for the record, that clown was invited (even though he shouldn't have been). He declined.

​@@Gadgetsjonis that clown who I think it is?

@@PPLRRN You done know lol.

@@Gadgetsjon Got it! :)

From Panasonic's perspective, they already have cameras that are suitable for photographers. So this camera isn't for them.

Haha! Thanks, I do love clothing with a lot of pocket options. Those shorts are clutch for a hot shoot day.

Thanks man, Gerald's fanboys seem to hate it, but they're giving me views, so I'm grateful.

Not every camera is going to be for you.

Much like the ZVE1 although that one is pricier.

Thanks for watching mate! 🙏

Apart from the couple of POV clips of the camera or viewfinder in my hands, I actually shot the whole video on the S9, I forgot to mention it in the video. The POV shots were all shot using the iPhone 15 Pro Max in 4K Pro Res.

Thanks man! And great to meet you too. 🫶

Was it that obvious!? 🤣🫶

Thank you much for checking it out. 🙏

Ah man, means a lot coming from you. Thank you! So good to meet you in person.

@@Gadgetsjon Cheers, yeah was fantastic to meet you!

Thanks for checking it out! 🙏

Love you x

Thank you for watching family.

LFG

I stopped at 30, it was much harder to have this hanging over me for ten years than I could have anticipated. I definitely underestimated how much effort it required.

@@Gadgetsjon Ah Okay Still an amazing video none the less

@@fa1ry_du5t-old thank you 🙏

Very true. They're in a league of their own.

Right! Thanks for checking out the video. The quality of this, it makes me wonder what else I'd love them to recreate.

@@Gadgetsjon don't give them ideas ... your pocket will cry 😂😂😂

@@cip.p How about Johnny 5!?

@@Gadgetsjon not a bad idea ... but if we talk robots ... Terminator or Robocop.

@@cip.p ah, a fully working Robocop and ED-209 would be wild.

Wild delay, but like I said, wouldn't have minded if they'd communicated better.

Thank you for watching bro!

Uhh that's the entire point of the Zf and Zfc cameras. The aesthetic and knobs. They're not meant to be practical considering the Z6 exists for a similar price. The same goes for those Leicas you mention.

Their a thing of beauty! Thanks for checking out the video.