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[@zsomborbuttyan]

I think the purpose of the flip out screen was to be able to hide the entire screen so we can get a more analog like feeling from the camera.

[@synthesaurus]

More likely it is because they have this mechanism already manufactured in superfluous numbers. Redesigning it for photographers would cost them more :(

[@CedefZ]

@@synthesaurus the current nikon mechanism is the z8 z9 one which is much practical. It is probably made like this to resemble a film camera if you hide the screen. I really wish it was the z8, z9 type flip screen, but this will do too.

[@synthesaurus]

The reasons are much simpler. They just made lots of these for their previous cameras and had to be used. Redesigning costs are pretty high I guess

[@SrinidhiAithal]

It’s a confused camera. Controls targeting photographers, screen targeting video. I’m a little baffled at the decision as well, especially for an otherwise well designed camera

[@danielvilliers612]

LOL some people are complaining why did nikon put video in a video camera. I mean mirrorless cameras are video cameras that take photos. They gave you a choice, you want to go fully traditional, just close the screen and people will mistaken it for a film camera. Because no film camera had any form of flippy screen. Secondly if you don't want to do video, just don't flip that switch, no one forces you to. Nikon decided to a powerhouse tech under the hood of a classic retro film camera and people complain.

[@n1ngnuo]

I love the flip out screen, because I flip it to the backside and just use the view finder. It’s brilliant.

[@obedbrinkman]

agreed!

[@RobertFalconer1967]

The reason they didn't use F-Mount was because then the camera would no longer be mirrorless, and so there wouldn't be a Zf to begin with. Also, the new Z series Nikkor lenses are optically superior to most of the glass from the F-Mount days. If one is looking for the proper manual focus experience for this camera, I wholeheartedly recommend checking out the Voigtländer Z series glass. You'll also get your fully functional aperture dial on the lens as well. Nikon's AF tracking function also works with manual focus glass on the Zf (industry first) and the yellow tracking box will even turn green for confirmation when you've achieve correct focus. Lastly, this camera has something called focus point sensor stabilization, where the IBIS system is biased towards wherever your focus is set. This is also an industry first.

[@emmanouiltzavidas9119]

You probably sum it up better than the video above 😀

[@RobertFalconer1967]

@@emmanouiltzavidas9119 Helps when you're a Nikon shooter and already have a Zf. Which makes it a bit unfair, granted.

[@stefan_becker]

There's no technical reason for Nikon not to create a mirrorless camera with F mount. If they would have wanted it, it would have been easily possible. But they seem to have wanted a technical "reboot" to get rid off all the compatibility issues they had with F mount over the years and of course also wanted to sell new smaller lenses and camera bodies.

[@RobertFalconer1967]

@@stefan_becker Incorrect. There are actually plenty of technical reasons.

[@stefan_becker]

Of course it can be done. Take for example a Nikon Zf, glue an ftz adapter onto it and you have one. All you need to do is make it look nicer and give it a new name.

[@emmanouiltzavidas9119]

I own both the XT-5 and ZF. I am not sure how Nikon did this, but you get so much value for what you pay. The build quality is unbelievable, IBIS is mind blowing ( can easily shoot down to 1/2 sec), auto focus is super fast and is also equipped with one of the best FF sensors ever made for low light. Also, the 40 mm f2 really has quite some character that surprised me, where i initially thought i would replace it. Keeping the ZF and selling the XT-5 is a no-brainer for me, as you get so much more for your money, PLUS access to a ton of vintage lenses where can be used with the subject tracking MF. Carrying the XT-5 around with a fast prime (18 1.4/33 1.4) is pretty much killing the purpose of Aps-c compactness, while still not being even remotely close on auto-focus/IBIS/dynamic range. People saying that ZF offers nothing more than XT-5 have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.

[@sarthusgaming3576]

What did you mean when you said, " subject tracking manual focus?" I haven't heard of that before. Is it a Nikon thing?

[@emmanouiltzavidas9119]

@@sarthusgaming3576 it is mentioned on pretty much all the reviews. It is the first camera where when you use a MF lens, it is still detects on the subject/eyes, where you then can focus manually and just zoom at 100% if you press a button.

[@Everfog]

@@sarthusgaming3576yes there’s a new feature in the zf which uses the autofocus system in conjunction with manual lenses to make focus acquisition easier. You can have it auto confirm when you’ve locked onto an eye, for instance

[@Everfog]

@@sarthusgaming3576you can also easily zoom into the subject you are tracking for better manual focus. It’s neat!

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

@@sarthusgaming3576 basically, you have face detection for manual focus, it follows faces etc so when you're zooming in for fine focus it zooms directly on the face or the eye of the person without the need to move the punch-in view around like you would need to do on other cameras. It's also the only cameras that has variable rotation point IBIS, meaning that the rotation point of the IBIS system is linked to where you're focused on the sensor, and not the center of the sensor. Meaning that if you're using a lens with quite pronounced field curvature, you would get sharper images even if you happen to move the camera a little during the exposure. As far as I'm aware, the Zf is currently the only camera that does this, Nikon said they were open to put that on cameras like the Z8 or Z9 through firmware updates but we don't know if that will actually come

[@horatiueduard]

I think the idea behind the flip out screen is the ability to hide it completely. We all check that screen way too much sometimes. I personally like it, great camera.

[@BluntWizz]

As a user of Nikon Z 5 and mainly doing street photography with it, I would be crying tears of joy if I had that flip-out screen.

[@Jermzybarra]

This camera looks amazing, I hope that one day they make a digital SP rangefinder-style camera with a full frame sensor

[@seanjhayzeith4197]

Saw an fb post they rumored to releaze that rangefinder zf

[@danielvilliers612]

@@seanjhayzeith4197 completely false. Nikon barely did any rangefinder before, why would they now.

[@axelkeuchel5728]

@@danielvilliers612 Barely? Nikon built rangefinder cameras from 1948 till 2005.

[@matthewpoburyny5147]

I have a Nikon Z5 with the 40mm f2 (not the retro design like you used) and love the combo. I wish I knew the ZF was coming before I bought the Z5 (since the ZF came out a few months later), and I would have enjoyed the body design and updated features, but I still love my camera and that 40mm f2.

[@judeemclaughlin7394]

I learned to shoot on a Nikon FE and the Zf appealed to my nostalgia. I appreciate the screen because I can hide it completely and it assists me with low angle shots because of mobility issues making it hard to get low enough. I tried the XT5 but it felt awkward to me as the only Fuji I've ever shot was my XE4. All that said, someone asked me which I would recommend XT5 or Zf. When they said they usually shoot Fuji I told them to get the XT5 because they are used to Fuji.

[@Johnatlanticism]

I’ve been a photographer for about 15 years. Started shooting at 19 out of high school. Got the original X100 in the 2010’s and went from there. Shot film on an Olympus OM-2 and Vivitar 450-SLD in my mid 20’s. I’ve lusted over the thought of a retro / analog style digital full frame camera. Fuji got close, but never quite gave me that feeling of the film days. This camera does. Finally. Hands down the best purchase I’ve made.

[@drakeydrake1076]

How about the tactile controls of Zf? I thought Nikkor lenses don't have the aperture ring to make the analogue experience on a digital camera feasible. Thereby, making you switch to PASM control, a feature of a digital camera. How is it that you didn't feel the analogue experience with Fujifilm whilst Fujifilm has the closest analogue like tactile controls and image quality? Nikon Zf is a retro looking camera with a full frame sensor but you still have 70 to 80 percent digital experience with it.

[@Johnatlanticism]

@@drakeydrake1076Yeah, it’s missing an aperture ring on the lens, other than that, the camera is leaps and bounds ahead of Fuji. That is solely my opinion, but after using Fuji for over 10 years, I feel it is a fairly accurate one. I shoot the ZF in manual, so to me, it does take me back to the film days. Yeah, Fuji does have a complete tactile feel and they have their film simulations. BUT they don’t have full frame like Nikon does. I got a Fuji X100V two weeks prior to getting the ZF. I’ve barely shot 100 photographs on the 100V. I’ll still carry around the larger ZF, it’s that good.

[@JG-np7qp]

All the feels at the end of the vid ❤. I have a 1 year old son who loves my XT5 and XT30. We got him a wooden camera to play with, and I hope that one day he’ll love photography as much as I do. Thank you, it would be cool to do a photo walk with your dad.

[@annarakannan6620]

So here is the scoop. The top plate, front and bottom plate are Mg Alloy. The dials are all brass. The back is thermoplastic carbon composite in order to aid with much better WiFi signals. Also to keep the weight a little lower. It is very well built.

[@FawfulDied]

Front and bottom are both plastic (except for a few areas of the structural frame)

[@KillerTacos54]

I’m so happy you made a video about this particular camera!

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Great video and review of the Nikon FZ. Great shots. Seems a bit big for non-discrete street photography, I have done so little street photos, but when I did I used the smallest compact I had, people thought it was a phone and not a camera. Always great content and enjoy your candid experiences!

[@nwmi23]

Nice video, it's great that you're giving it to your Dad since he started you out with photography. Great full circle moment there!

[@robertpannullo6723]

Great video Faizal. Very nice to gift it to your dad. Happy holidays!

[@malmedia]

great gift for your dad. Not sure if he's been on he channel before, but could make for an interesting episode, showing him getting back into photography.

[@sealcove2698]

I would really love to see a video or two about his dad getting back into photography. I’m probably about the same age as his dad and hoping to do the same.

[@RumoHasIt]

This channel is one of the only reasons Im still on KZbin. Love love love your content ❤❤❤

[@bigshug2374]

I’ve watched a number of your videos and what I really enjoyed about this one was the black and white photos. I particularly like the way you seem to get so close to people without them noticing you. I look forward to the next video.

[@UlyssesAokiPhoto]

love the camera! hope the Nikon FZ platform grows

[@user-ln2on4ig4g]

Like you say, it is a nice camera. I used to shoot the nikon f & f2. Thats why i got in to the fujifilm system. The tactile feeling you know. Thanks for not convincing me to sell my xt1, xe2s and xt5. Happy as it is. Great channel by the way. Grtz from Belgium.

[@JJ_Photo]

Great video - and even greater choice of music 😍

[@rockymhs]

I got a ZF with the 40mm lens, and I like it as a one camera, one lens setup. I thoroughly enjoyed using it on my recent trip. Having the Sony system as well, there is the ETZ adapter that allows ZF to use Sony E mount lenses with their autofocus. I might pick that one up to try using some of those sigma f2 lenses, which I think will be a good fit for the ZF.

[@leep5113]

I have the Zfc and love that flip screen. I think it just gives one a tad more versatility but it does take a bit of getting used to.

[@niceyesplease]

I use the ETZ with the 20 1.8 and 35 1.4, works very well, maybe some hunting in very low light compared to native Z mount lenses. Just keep in mind that it does not offer distortion correction as far as I know. So something like a Sigma 85 1.4 will not look fantastic right away adapted on the Zf.

[@LiquidSword52]

Love the flip screen option mainly to hide it and have the leather texture on the back. Much prefer that over having a screen 100% of the time. Keeps you from wanting to view all your shots. Also, I see people have already brought up flange distance, so no need to talk about F mount on a mirrorless body…

[@angrd020]

You're hangin out on my old front yard MANN!!!! Totally miss Bryant Park! Nicely done...!

[@gaterbusket]

You are really friggin good at photography. Had to comment after just seeing those first few shots, beautiful

[@FaizalWestcott]

You’re too kind ❤️

[@albert.rw2]

just realized i've been following you for more than a year and never subscribed! Anyway, lovely camera, extremely vintage looking, never been a fan of nikon but this is truly lovely. Also, your shots are always sooooooo cool.

[@---us7qf]

I have a Nikon Nikomat, as well as an S3 2000 Limited Edition film camera. So, it is safe to say that I do like the Nikon "retro" aesthetics. I will most definitely be getting this Zf, along with 3 Zeiss Milvus lenses. I, for one, like that the camera is built well. I touched the Zfc and hated its cheap, light, awful build. I thought that it was a mortal sin. This Zf, on the other hand, inspires confidence. And I like that.

[@_rhapsodist]

the Milvus lenses are a great idea actually, especially the smaller ones!

[@philipvernon_photography]

The loaning of a family camera really means a lot to me. I borrowed my dad’s Nikon although later I had Olympus OM film cameras later. My son who is now 26 has long term borrowed my OM2 that I’m sure I’ll never see again. Thank you for sharing this and I totally agree with your opinion 👌

[@claude6141]

I love the flip out screen.

[@alaiagnrd]

I love your videos. There is just such a peaceful vibe about them. I like the contrast with what's trendy on the internet lately. Also, when are you making a book ? We want the book !! please keep going. Have a nice day !

[@lasouteavoile8550]

I'll probably buy one next year as i'm a long term Nikon user. It's the perfect camera to me as i don't need more than 24mp. But touch screen, low light capability and fast autofocus is all I need now.

[@user-oq1we2sh8r]

Check out the Voigtlander Z mount lenses

[@theguyver13]

Great video, definitely would love this camera for my collection

[@danprocaccio]

deff felt some momentary anxiety for a quick sec there when that hard hat construction dude looked back at you. great vid man!

[@roccomal]

Che dire.. non me ne vogliano gli altri autori, ma forse è una delle più belle selezioni viste in questo canale, almeno per me! 🙌 Vedo talento e buon gusto uniti a una buona tecnica, mi piace molto l'uso delle inquadrature dentro "sub frames", o l'accostamento con elementi diversi dal soggetto che però lo rafforzano.. e pur abbracciando le varie foto diciamo "stili" diversi, trovo molto buono l'uso del colore o la gradazione del bn, sempre adeguati alle varie situazioni e mai "pompati" in modo esagerato.. 👏👏 Mi rendo conto di essere passato troppo poco dal tuo profilo! 🙌

[@okyeabuddyguy]

I'd buy a ZF if it was 40 MP but I agree. Despite having a Nikon FE2 and F glass, I also own an XT5 and the XT5 just feels more compact and more complete a system. The 40MP gives me more crop potential for reframing, the lenses are smaller and overall its a more nimble system. The FF image quality is great but I prefer the resolution at the moment.

[@MegaBriarpatch]

Your compositions are beautiful! You have a wonderful eye for street photography. Enjoyed the review as well!

[@joo0ey]

the candy from BH is the sweet relief you get after dropping everything from your wallet in store.

[@wwjjss33]

Love this video! I want to make this type of vid; walkaround with a-*snap*-freeze frame of some shot 👌 My favorite kind of street photography content Thank You, Faizal 🙏🏼 Keep up the great work

[@AdamAllen]

I'm glad to see we have the same pro's and cons. I just hope Nikon will make more compact lenses for it... with aperture rings this time. Great photos & vid, btw!

[@BennyCovers]

Ahhhh. I worked on 8th and 33rd for a couple years right where you turned the corner and took that first photo. Used to go eat pizza on the steps where you shot the bird scene in front of the USPS. Took me back. Wonderful captures Faizal! Sometimes I miss the rush, but more often I just like the pictures of the memories >

[@larryzapata2614]

I love the photos you took great work. I love this REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE you shared with us. Love NYC! I can't wait to take mine out during my lunch hour for some shutter therapy. Keep up the great content. But the music in the background put me to sleep.

[@willinirschl]

@8:30 picture is fire. Getting Saul Leiter vibes 🔥

[@domtomas1178]

Thanks for your view on the Zf. I totally agree with you about the lack of aperture rings on the nikkor lenses. It's a missed opportunity, but it means that Voigtlander will see more sales of their Z mount lenses and could potentially bring out a few more hopefully, which would be a plus. The manual focus assist in the Zf should make it so much more precise to manually focus those lenses. The flip out screen doesn't bother me. (I have one on my Canon R5 so am use to it) But I like that the LCD can be hidden and then you have a camera that is even more like a film body. - No need to chimp 😅 I've used Canon and fuji X systems for years. I especially love using my X-Pro2 for travel, street, everyday carry. I love the manual dials, and use a range of fuji X and also legacy OM glass. it's a great camera but the Zf has really caught my attention. The larger EVF, full frame sensor (better low light and dynamic range), and the new manual focus assist options are everything I always wanted in the X-Pro2 body. So I'm very tempted to pick up the Zf and see if this could become my everyday carry.

[@chrismassa5891]

Well I said darn moved to fuji XT5 last year as my Nikon glass from my FE2 and FM2 sat. It’s ok, there is always something new and I am glad Nikon decided to reissue this wonderful body style. I don’t do video but the flipout screen would probably help portrait mode in landscape photography.

[@rhyno23rjr]

Great video! Love the content.

[@ChrisLRobinson]

This camera would have been sick if the top prism / viewfinder came off like the F2 / F3 for digital nostalgia and something different than a flip screen

[@Reggiebphoto]

This would totally remedy the fact that it has the flip out screen

[@ChrisLRobinson]

I mean the 907X tried it some people liked it some didn't - it just would have been cool to see something different from Nikon since the Z pro bodies are so good. but I'm not sure if the community would have took to it to be honest -Now a few hours later I'm thinking they would have all wished for the flip screen rather than LCD Prism on the top hahaha expensive gamble. @@Reggiebphoto

[@dr.seltsam1975]

Like the vibe of the picture @ 5:00. Looks like a picture from the 70s. Nice processing ! Cheers !

[@PatrickSmeaton]

I wasn't too keen of the LCD initially. Now I love it. I ESPECIALLY love that I can close it.

[@carvera9496]

Hey Faizal…. Thank you for the wonderful journey & experience with the Nikon Zf. The dedicated B&W feature is cool. Honestly, I would go with a dedicated monochrome camera. Like the Pentax K-3 lll monochrome. That being said I truly love for you to test the Pentax Monochrome camera. That would be another experience for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

Love the tele shots, makes me want to get out and shoot more. A friend referred me to a Saul Leiter video and I found his tele work (particularly in portrait orientation) really inspiring.

[@hughwhullphotography6148]

Thanks for another great video! I use a Fuji XT4 and was interested in seeing whether a full camera might be an option. For now I'll stay with the Fuji - aperture rings, film profiles, compact bodies; maybe move up to the XT 5 soon. One of my favorite lens is also the Nikkor 105mm f2.5 which I have used with an adapter on the Fuji.

[@trevorjacques_]

because the zf is mirrorless, the distance between the sensor and lens is much less than that of mirrored, SLR cameras (like all f-mount nikons) that is why it has the z-mount. I might be in the minority here, but i would have loved for this have been a dslr with f-mount and not mirrorless.

[@FaizalWestcott]

That’s a good point and makes total sense

[@henryhuynh6924]

There’s a Nikon Df

[@chrisbullock5488]

I felt the same at first about the flip out screen but now I look at it as if I did with the X pro 3, it gives the illusion of a film camera when there’s no screen, That makes sense to me. But truthfully, it sucks for waist level shooting.

[@Mamo878]

X-Pro3 does it far, far better than the Zf. No screen most of the time but an extremely useful waist-level experience when you need it. Truly focused on stills photography first.

[@joetrent4753]

@@Mamo878 The X-Pro3 screen is great in landscape mode but not so great in portrait mode.

[@moodvillepro]

flip out screen FTW! You can leave it closed and "film" experience you go. I do really like the shutter sound also. It dampened and sounds "smooth". And I agree with having an aperture ring. They could've done away with the scrolling wheels and just went 100% into the "film" experience. Because we accept the "less is more" when it comes to leica, but somehow critique every other brand that attempts to do it.

[@senfran0310]

Oh man this was great! Hahaha…please do something like this in San Diego some day. Would love to see your POV in street photography here.

[@depotmsa2362]

I really like the flippy screen ! I the leica q3 just got a flippy screen and look how much that was , I really like when shooting low angles

[@vidyasagar3624]

Damn! That photo of the traffic lights was awesome.

[@jordanwilkins3483]

the birds and streetlights and such @ 11:03 goes hard, brother

[@theozarksteam7424]

I use a Z9 and Z8 in my Real Estate Photography business, so I have plenty of Z mount glass. I got the Zf for fun, and I LOVE this camera. It goes with me everywhere. I'm trying to get into street photography in rural small town Arkansas, and this is definitely the right camera for that. And it's a great backup for my other Zs for stills. It does OK video too, but I haven't really found the stabilization satisfactory, and it's too much hassle to rebalance my gimbal, so I stick with my Z8 for video.

[@ccccc1234henricccc]

People who own any fujiilm cameras should love the ZF,,, which has the OG aesthetic and much powerful spec (may be except for the heavier weight). Hard to believe seeing comment section here rejecting the ZF.😅

[@brianhinesley]

so far i haven't seen in camera yumminess in tones/colors/grain that i get out of my fuji

[@hectorges]

Much poweerful of which one? Because my XT5 is actually the double of everything xD

[@ccccc1234henricccc]

Chill out guys 😅,,, i owe Nikon, Fuji, Leica & Ricoh myself and love them all as well. - I definitely get it that Fuji has great colour profile,,,but these can always be done in post-edit (of course it depends on your preferred workflow), - image stabilisation, dynamic range, higher iso, most versatile lens mount with the shortest flange distance. (it can even be adapted with Sony and other alternative old lens),, etc. the hardware capability is way way better than all apsc Fuji gears as far as i know Reminder that this is only the very first Nikon retro mirrorless camera as a starting point,, ,,tbf i begin to worry the market for Fuji and maybe Leica

[@hectorges]

@@ccccc1234henricccc yep but i am just talking about the specs of this nikon vs the specs of the Fuji XT5. The second one has a better specs and it is cheaper than the Nikon.

[@brianhinesley]

everyone one always mentions post work, and yet when i look and images produce with a sony camera they always have a digital look to me, when i see fuji images they have a softness to them that i just prefer! can't get with the sony system ;/@@ccccc1234henricccc

[@Geert890]

Nice video!

[@photomaker4502]

My first camera was the Canon AE-1. If canon came out with something similar in a digital full frame I would buy it in a heartbeat. I still have many old manual focus lenses when I used to shoot with the Canon AE-1 and it would work out great.

[@dpulte]

Great video!

[@michaelrice2993]

Great video. I would love it even more if every photo had the camera settings listed (aperture, shutter speed, ISO..etc).. Still very high quality content. I got: Nikon ZF, Leica Q2 and Q2Monochrom and my ZF goes everywhere with me. Love it. Added the small rig thumb and it's amazing.

[@expiringcity]

To my understanding, the body itself isn't all brass its just the dials.

[@Fondofmelobster]

Correct. That would be a heavy ass body

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thanks for the correction! That’s surprising to me as the body is quite heavy. They definitely made it feel like it was!

[@Whatreally123]

the top and bottom plates are brass as far as I know and not just the dials.

[@felm.974]

If it was people would complain it is heavy, lol, smh

[@vincentmulder70]

@pradg7362 I've read somewhere it is only the dials. To make it more light and strong the top and bottom are made of a modern alloy.

[@matteorusso2109]

Hi Faizal, the best part of this video is the part you talk about your father (you do it with your heart) and the gift he is going to receive. 😍 I'm currently using the Zfc mainly cause I'm green no longer and my D800 is quite heavy to carry around. I'm quite satisfied with it but since the ZF came around I'm really tempted to go for it. One of the drawback is that (I've heard) this camera has no joy stick to move around the focus point. How do you find it. Can you explain how did you go around and if, for you, this was a problem? Thanks in advance Ciao

[@tonyhayes9827]

I changed from film to digital because of the Nikon D700 I was shooting Canon until then. And so I got invested in Nikon. I have the Nikon ZF simply because I prefer to change settings with dials rather than push buttons and scroll wheels. I can see my settings even before I turn the camera on. But Nikon lenses don't have aperture rings and I wish they did. Fuji system is much better than the Nikon system for this use I found as Ive also owned the Fuji X100F. I love the way Fuji does this. The improved IBIS on the ZF and the ability to track an eye with manual focus lenses even though you still need to manually focus, are amazing features. So is the generally improved AF functionality because of the Expeed 7 processor. Since getting the Zf the Z6ii sits on the shelf.

[@robari2410]

I'm glad you came clean, about the F Nikon lenses and Camera being from your father and not originally from you (12:20--51)😁 You were too young, could not have afforded the F3's camera and lenses with your Allowance $ 😂Thx for another nice video. Cheers!!

[@cotswoldphotographers]

If I do get one and I most certainly the then I think I’m going to go proper retro and buy some voitlander z lenses and shoot manual. Agree with you 100% about the flip screen and I’d much prefer one like the fujifilm xt5 or z8/z9 but being positive it’s kind of nice to be able to shoot with it closed for a proper experience

[@Cotictimmy]

If you hunt for it, there is a Ricci Talks video where the discusses how he deliberately 'aged' is Zf body to look like and old black FE/FE2/FM2. I'll get a Zf, but I'll wait a while until I can get a used one. They will sell lots of these and people are always moving on and wanting the latest thing - so my Zf day will come. In the meantime, I love shooting my D3S/D3X & most recently a used Z6.

[@vicas3334]

Just wanted to add that by purchasing something in Urth you will also be planting some trees, the number depends on the price of the product. That´s another cool thing about the company :) And obviously another great video and photos.

[@loco46m]

If you were looking to gift it, I know someone. 😂😂 Great job Faizal, I would like to point out that your style and even editing did change a bit with the Nikon, fascinating!

[@jorsetti]

Love the jazz soundtrack! No worries about flip out screen, not for everyone but, I think Nikon designed for Nf hybrid shooters to attract a wider audience. Good video man!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Such a cool looking camera. I wish Nikon had film sims like Fuji.

[@joelp2419]

I used to be a "nikonist" for decades, film of course (loved the FM bodies and the F100 too, great camera) and digital as well up to the D750. Then I moved to Fujifilm, X-Pro line (1 et 2) and I also have an X100T. Reasons for the move? weight, rangefinder style, Fujinon f2 lenses, etc. I do not regret the move, I'm having lot of fun with my Fujis. As far as the Zf, I fully agree with all your comments, although I'd love to use my old Nikon lenses... But hey I use them with my X-Pro2, which is great too ;-)

[@animegeek6118]

I personally like the flip screen. Makes it easier to take lower angle shots without braking my knees.

[@GJones-zx5nr]

Great vid. How does the focusing work with vintage Nikon lenses? I’d buy the adapter you recommended to use my old lenses but not sure about the focusing? Thanks so much

[@ElmarJournal]

Olympus Pen F also has the BW dedicated switch on the front dial

[@awardtour93]

That 105 is one of my FAVORITE lenses of all time.

[@2tcreative]

As for the flip-out screen, I shoot a lot of landscape and the screen allows me a greater freedom in camera position, especially for these old legs! That and the great auto focus and pixel shift and I traded in me XH-1 and its lenses.

[@Mansoutheastern]

Come on Faizal, we all want more than 13 minutes 🥳🥳😚

[@chrisbullock5488]

Also I am really curious about the megadap etz21 adapter on the Zf. Adapting those Sony tiny primes, the 24 MM f2.8, 40mm f2.5, 50mm f2.5, they all have aperture rings. They are all metal too! I heard the adapter works pretty flawlessly with Sony E mount lenses adapted to Nikon Z cameras but I’m not sure if it’s designed to work with the aperture rings. 🤔

[@joetrent4753]

I hate flip out screens too but I guess when it is closed and the screen is reversed you can use it with the viewfinder only for that film camera-like vibe. You lose the benefit of the rear screen for low and high angle shots though. This camera would pair well with manual Z mount Voigtlander lenses to complete the manual 'digital 35mm' experience.

[@synthesaurus]

Shooting from from the waist level is very practical. A xt5 type of screen is a must on photography focused camera ❤

[@joetrent4753]

@@synthesaurus For the real 35mm experience you could shoot from the hip without a rear screen and hope for the best 😁😉.

[@chrismacdonald.6295]

I respect your expertise in the photography field. But, with regard to the flip out screen, it’s there if you want it, so it does not have to be a problem. It’s a beautiful looking camera, and Im lucky enough to have one. I like the fact that you can close off the screen, as in no LCD, unlike the XT5. That option is also there, if you want it. Keep up the good work.

[@stoiCasey]

I'm so happy to see you using this camera and making street photography videos! Since I sold off my a7M4 and pre-ordered this camera in October, I didn't get it until mid-November. I love the body design and the black and white mode dial! And I'm with you on hating the flip-out screen design. Maybe that's why I'm a fan of yours hahaha, same taste. But it's a shame you're not going to switch from Fuji to Zf, maybe it's too heavy, like you don't have to part with the whole Fuji system. Would you consider using the next gen Zf if it used a 42 MP sensor, changed the screen design, reduced the weight and kept the brass dials?

[@tiaanggarinii]

You should show us your dad photograph!

[@ernestthomas9406]

Had a Nikon DF which is a lot like the Zf but without video & flip screen. Wish I had kept it!

[@JonJonFL]

I totally agree with you, flippy screens are being over used on new cameras. I am a photo taker, don't give a hoot for video. I'm still using my Z7, with a decent non flippy screen...... take care

[@zafir7007]

It shoots 10 bit internal. Video shooters love that.

[@stephanedubarry8624]

Agree with you. I àm an old Nikon user and still on a FM3A. I also mode to digital and acquired à Z7ii camera I chose also for its back screen, although not flipping vertically. I am attracted by the Zf as a second digital caméra but its back screen articulation system is a deal breaker for me as I do not make videos

[@stayuntilforever]

C1, 2 & 3 on my XS10 is black and white. One very contrasty, one grainy/filmlike and one for portraits. Like having 3 films.

[@Rivalrvn]

Loved this Faizal. Have to ask, grey hoodie ID? The fit is sick!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Estudio Niksen!

[@makkarapervo7412]

Nikon ZF is my dream camera

[@altarazvyaska9128]

Black and white shortcut dial is pretty useful. But I'm keeping using my Fujifilm 😁

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

Love this. I am a bit obsessed with this camera as I love the range finder style. I currently own an xpro3 so not sure i need it but i just LOVE the entire retro vibe (i also learned on my father's nikons)! I agree with what you said about the screen as well as aperture ring on the 40. I still love it though. Also -- what brand is your satchel?? I just love it and am looking for a low key one like this! Thanks!

[@SPINYMAN]

This isn’t a rangefinder style camera.

[@keithfrancis3014]

@@SPINYMANI think OP has that typical misconception where; rangefinder = old/film camera. Anwy just to point it out here, OP (and for future reference): this is an SLR style mirrorless. A modern/mirrorless camera I could think of that has the old rangefinder style would the fujifilm X100 and XE series.

[@christianmani1730]

Awesome camera from Nikon. I see this as a full-frame alternative to Sony when adapting Leica lenses and don’t want to spend $3-$5k on a Leica body. I already have my Fuji X-T5 that I use with Leica lenses, but I might add this to get a full frame option.

[@Maroboshi]

Thank you for this charming video! I really like the black and white result: is it the default mode or a preset ? And with Kit 40mm Lens ?

[@jobanski]

Good for you! Giving your dad the camera is a great gift, but 🤫 don’t let him find out! 😂;)