As a hobbyist i want something small and portable. The ZFc feels bigger than the Fuji XT30 or XE4, or some Sony smallish APSC. Even Sony have the A7C line, relatively small but full frame. It seems like i have to go Fuji or Sony.

I really wanted my Zfc to act as a X100V alternative, but, apart from looks and excellent sensor, it does not fit the bill at all: bulkier with any lens, no integrated flash, no leaf shutter for fast x-sync, no integrated ND filter, lack of the "film simulations" mystique, very quirky implementation of analogue controls. And it is way below X100VI specs: as above + no IBIS, much less resolution, slower. So I now bought a X100VI and would sell my Zfc and its very good 24mm DX lens if resale prices were not so abysmally low. Way things are now, I'll probably keep it as emergency backup to my beloved Zf. At best, the Zfc is Nikon's alternative to an old X-T20, not to any of the X100 series.

I agree BUT the Zf has really bad ergonomics. I get it that they tried to keep the vintage look but there is hardly any grip and is heavy for its size. I'm not a professional but the Z8 feels MUCH better in my hand and yes! the Z8 is like a Ferrari!!

I am racking my brain here. I don’t shoot video and I feel I just bought the z6iii wasting my money and should have kept my Zf. I have the 180-600, 24-120, and the 105. It was the ergonomics that I could get used to. But I do shoot wildlife, I shoot landscape, and I do shoot macro. I don’t have the money for the Z8, so I’m your honest opinion, should I trade my z6iii back to the Zf? Or just keep the Z6iii and get used to it? I’m no professional, but I do love to print and I do love to post my pictures. Help me make up my mind.

Use filters photos to bright

Need to get the 135 mm Plena if u can afford it.

The Zfc was my first mirrorless camera and even though I now own the Zf I still use the Zfc for when I want to go light weight and put in my jacket pocket.

Thanks for doing the VDO. I am still thinking about which one better to go for the Zf or Z8.

Lipstick on a pig ?

You can get the black color way in the US. Nikon USA website sells it as the ‘black edition’. I had one for a short time and I agree with many of your opinions. I have a Z6III and wanted to scratch that smallish, retro camera itch as a casual, maybe EDC family camera. In the end I couldn’t justify keeping it. For me, if I wanted to carry a camera that size, I’d rather reach for the Z6III which is slightly larger (but no Z8). The full frame sensor IQ and overall handling and speed of the Z6III puts it in a class far above the Zfc. If Nikon could cram a full frame sensor into a Z30 body with EXPEED 7 and IBIS, I’d be all over it. Hopefully the Z5 II goes that direction. For a minute I thought you bought the one I’d listed on EBay recently. 😂

I sold my Z6 and the Fujifilm X-T4, now I only have the zfc, for me as an amateur photographer it is completely sufficient and it is fun to go out with this lightweight setup

I agree all modern lenses are too clinical and lack 3d Pop! I'm struggling right now, currently I bought the a7c with 85mm FE lens and I was shocked how it renders skintones... Absolutely Disgusting! Its like all my subject is pale and sick straight out of a hospital. I now regret selling my nikon d800 and 85mm f1.8G, being influnced by KZbinrs who don't even believe in microcontrast.... Not gonna lie I am upset with my current setup and thinking on maybe buying ZF or R6 and just buy old lenses. Is that a good idea? Or should I just buy adapters and hope it autofocus with FE, F mount lenses? or should I go native ZF(ftz) or R6(RF adapter)? Thank you!!

Great video, do find the manual focusing of the contax lens on the ZF accurate and relatively easy/quick?

Friend, tell me if Panasonic lenses have the same three-dimensional effect as Nikon 40mm f2? Perhaps there is at least one Panasonic line close to this effect?

Friend, tell me if Panasonic lenses have the same three-dimensional effect as Nikon 40mm f2? Perhaps there is at least one Panasonic line close to this effect?

Friend, tell me if Panasonic lenses have the same three-dimensional effect as Nikon 40mm f2? Perhaps there is at least one Panasonic line close to this effect?

The only issue which is not really an issue more like a gripe it doesn’t have open gate

I have my R5 Mark two with me right now. I just picked it up from a local Camera shop that got it in early. I’m not supposed to register it or talk about it until August 20.

Unfortuantely MII version doesn't feature IBIS High Resolution mode, so it is very limited as it doesn't use the multi-exposure IBIS function of the camera any more. Also, the former batter grip isn''t compatible with this camera (same size tough).

Even if i get z9 i’d miss zf. Let’s wait until z10 :) until than i’ll enjoy my shutter sound.

I really hope Nikon makes a fixed lens vintage style rangefinder camera. A poor man’s Leica!

either way the fact that nikon mount is bigger means there adapted for even Sony lenses and they work good too

I have more adapted e-mount lenses than z-mount lenses. I had a few more Nikon lenses that I returned and replaced with e-mount. The reason is size/weight/price and something else I don't know exactly, but I just don't feel any attachment to them.

I've been intrigued with Nikon since the Z8. I've been thinking about adding the Z6iii to my kit. As a Sony shooter, I would not be getting any Z glass, but adapted E-Mount glass.

Nikon Z8. More camera better lens selection and way cheaper. And it’s not a canon.

don't really care about video

I currently have a Canon 5D MkIV and was waiting to see what they would do with the R5 Mk II. However Canon have disappointed once again. It's overpriced and the video is lacking compared to it's competitors. The only thing Canon has going for it is it's lenses, but for me that's not enough to buy the R5 MkII. I could save myself over £1500 by buying a Z8 which has better specs.

Not having a Full HDMI or a full Usbc has never got in my way to produce quality work for my clients.

I think the biggest issue with this camera for a lot of people is the 4K 60 line-skipped, since most of us wedding videographers shoot at that frame rate, its ridiculous that we don't get it for a 4,500 price tag with taxes, how come the R5C can oversample 4K at 60fps from 8K 60fps but not the R5 mark II with the same processing power and now a "digic accelerator" -OVERHEATING- perhaps? well, Canon, you have 4 years to figure that out, even tho you kinda did it in a half ass way we have to rely and spend xtra on a fan, at least you could've gave us the option to use that feature for getting that d4mn fan.

funny lots of reviews calling Nikon 24-70 z best lens ever and you don't like it

I guess you don’t like perfect lenses. You like lenses with optical flaws that add some drama. That’s fine. That doesn’t make the Z lines lenses “not investment worthy”. You’re missing the point. Lenses that distort and add a specific look that you may like but I may not, is a bad industrial product. Sorry, your copy of the car cannot be different from mine. What people need from a modern lens is consistent great result which can then be manipulated in post. That’s the professional workflow. You are free to adapt any E or EF or F or L mount glass to the Z mount. But ALL those mounts aren’t optically perfected. One day you will use the Plena or the Noct and go “ohh too sharp, too good.” What do you think a good lens is? A belied system? Some cult? Boss! No. I bet come back with a video and describe 5 and 10 crisp single line parameters of what makes a good lens. That will not allow you to beat around the bush like this and will probably help you make a sharper point. Here is 5 points that I look for: 1. No or minimal fringing 2. No or imperceptible vignetting 3. Soft bokeh, but should not look digitally smoothened. 4. Reaches highest sharpness by maximum 2 stops down from wide open. Ideally 1 stop down. 5. Stunning contrast against light, with absolutely minimal ghosting. When these conditions are met, the image quality looks 3D, rich and immersive. What are your requirements that you can sharply write down? Do that, and then we discuss what lens is investmentworthy.

Does the Z8 have the same or similar "Manual Focus" things (abilities) , as the ZF ??

You are not a fan of F4 zooms and you complained that the Z mount doesn’t have F4 zooms? Haha. Right. Good drag

Ok your problem is you want everything that Nikon hasn’t made yet. Therefore what’s already there is not worth investing. SMH

1 second. Are you that they’re not good because they’re too sharp? Man, use a mist filter. Or reduce clarity, contrast in post. If you shoot jpeg, then go inside the menu and reduce mid range sharpening.

1 second. Are you that they’re not good because they’re too sharp? Man, use a mist filter. Or reduce clarity, contrast in post. If you shoot jpeg, then go inside the menu and reduce mid range sharpening.

Z mount 1.8S lenses are professional lenses. They’re NOT RF and E cheap 1.8 stuff. Yes these are only slightly more expensive but VASTLY superior in quality. In fact, you don’t need 1.2 lenses if you use Z mount. This needs more research and usage at your end. So far, not looking good.

Do you know why the 1.2 lenses are huge? (Only the 50 is bigger. The 85 is as big as RF. Used both. Nikon is way smoother). They are huge because the of properties of light waves, bigger front element will pass more detail on to the sensor. And it’s not only resolution but also colour. It seems I have stop every 3rd sentence and write a reply.

😊you can’t shoot video with Z mount lenses? It’s a you problem. Those who shoot make Fuji lenses work. Z lenses optically brilliant. Some are a bit longish. That’s all.

I came close to buying a Zf then realised the scope of the poor design decisions Nikon made on that one. I don’t want a camera jammed with video features. Zero video is ideal. Z mount lenses. I’m not a wildlife or sports action shooter. Zero chance I’m buying Z glass. Z mount lenses don’t adapt to any other system. Literally a dead-end glass catalog. A very incomplete catalog at that. Big heavy and very expensive too.

24-120 is not sleeper, it's a huge hit.

I have brought the Canon R5II....for a number of reasons

My theory re Canon "not catching up" is . . . Japanese culture stresses accord and deference to other Japanese and in business to other Japanese companies. So if that is true. Canon slowed its growth so other Japanese companies could catch up to Canon and keep the camera market essentially an all Japanese market. A few years ago Sony was new to the SLR still camera market and Nikon was in decline. Now Canon, Nikon, and Sony are all robust (and the 7 dwarfs are still hanging around), so Japanese dominance in the camera business persists. As the camera biz is a small part of Canon, they could play this kind of game without financial risk. Just my opinion.

If I had known back then what I know now I would have gone Nikon when I switched to mirror-less.

The number of times my mic wasn't on and I only got paid because of the F3 was being used as a backup is more than I can count =(

I keep asking that about Canon the cameras are boring

As both Canon and nikon shooter i personally considered the EF 50 1.2 one of the worst Canon L lens out there, the Nikon new 50 1.2 is like Day and night better in every category, not just sharpness, now if you bring the new RF 50 1.2 into the picture now it's fair comparison. Yes, i own a EF 50 1.2 and EF 851.2 II, also have the Sigma 50 1.4 in F mount, the 50 1.2 S is head and shoulder above EF 50 1.2 and Sigma 50 1.4. No, i am not Nikon fan boy and shooting with 1Dx and Z9 side by side and. Few Sony as well.

I haven’t reserved but definitely was always asking if the R5 series can do better in night and with the backlit sensor it’s definitely gonna do a better job in the nightclub shots. Not to mention and help out a lot at the weddings. You cannot miss the shot!👊

I think the number one reason is clog 2 and full HDMI. That autofocus is gorgeous too

For a Canon user... it's an amazing camera.... not sure it's as good a value as the now $3k R5.... but if you have the RF lenses... you have a really solid choice. But if not currently a Canon user, it misses the mark... mostly in price and 3rd party lens offerings....