Weaponized Nostalgia.

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[@MrCheeesy]

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"

[@ChristianB90]

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.

[@joshuaconti989]

yep. me too.

[@ufukkiblat]

@@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)

[@justini3582]

@@ChristianB90 For someone who had the XT5, please get the ZF. It's significantly better, in my opinion!

[@jadenmcgregor2541]

It’s well worth it the feel is special

[@hyperraptor5484]

It´s like sitting in the Bladerunner universe, watching Deckard reviewing camerastuff. It´s…. absolutly…. stunning….

[@Horsemanray]

Deckard really needs to turn his F Stop down a bit.

[@lachlanlau]

That old Nikon ad at the start goes unbelievably hard

[@xxGravyBabyxx]

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

[@jessed1709]

The soundscape on GxAce vids is exceptional.

[@TylerCordaro]

These videos are on another level. Your effort doesn't go unnoticed !!!!

[@pikabish357]

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.

[@petesyoutube]

This is my favourite KZbin channel, generating the most anticipation for the next video. The production quality and creativity is amazing.

[@dj_laundry_list]

What the hell kind of algorithm doesn't put this at the top of my feed from the moment this drops? BAD ALGORITHM!!!

[@FourIntoOne]

THe quality of production, cinematography and sound is literally light years ahead of any other channel on here. Outstanding, as always.

[@Jiggy-inc.productions-g7i]

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.

[@vincentgraffeo9030]

Mind blowing gorgeous film, I couldn’t look away. Awesome editing, you are a talented filmmaker.

[@otter-pro]

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.

[@saarin0tsorry]

Love this and glad someone is trying something unique for a KZbin channel! Making my GenX heart warm

[@fuji_film_digital2122]

I clicked on this video so fast. Thanks for making my Sunday. One of a kind video making over something I love. Thanks Ace!

[@ashqinmoe]

The music selection was pretty banger in this video and really shuck my home audio system, I loved it! 💜

[@bobbleczar]

0:49 - Im an editor for a living and this montage is *chefs kiss* - nicely done!

[@Toppu]

gave me a f-ing headache

[@harywuu]

Holy shite, I don’t know how fast I pressed this notification, another cinematic masterpiece thanks gxace

[@joebass5]

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.

[@jean-francoisbreton9681]

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

[@TheIppoippo]

My goodness. You've absolutely excelled in production quality in this one

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

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.

[@StephenStrangways]

"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.

[@SarbjitSingh-rs6kp]

Really hesitating between this one and the Z6iii

[@TokyoGritandGrain]

@@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. ;)

[@dlovisuals]

Man, that intro was incredible! Great video as always!

[@daanv.m]

The vidoe's from the channel are so amazing and look really amazing, keep up the insane work!!

[@mitchponton]

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.

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

I’m now obsessed with your content, as a cyberpunk genre fan, you hit all my buttons

[@futurefamiliar]

It's always a good day when GX drops a new video

[@kalexka]

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 KZbin channel I'm going to subscribe to. Congratulations GxAce

[@shilohwhite9467]

I found you with this video and immediately subscribed. Such a unique way to review a product and its incredible how refreshing it is.

[@Juan58010]

Thinking about a GxAce review and lo and behold “uploaded 39s ago”.

[@Houston_RPM]

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

[@josephpeppard561]

You my friend are a very talented film maker. You don't just make content videos for KZbin you make cinematic short films. I love your cinematic and entertaining videos. Well done indeed.

[@c3819]

As usual… just great! I enjoy watching your content so much. It’s like a timetravel into my youth. Thank you for the effort

[@determined_to_fail]

Bro could you please do everyone a favor and leave some production value left for the rest of us.... Your videos are full on cinema releases every singe time. Super impressive : )

[@splican]

Everytime I watch one your videos, i'm freakin' blown away. What a time to be on youtube.

[@gusmahn111]

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!

[@mike_dunno]

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

[@foodiefundamental1767]

Your videos are the best! Your videos are the reason why I nowadays shoot with Fujifilm, and I love it 👍

[@benatea]

This is by far your best video, so conceptual, love it.

[@joeallam]

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… 😅

[@GxAce]

Thanks :) It’s so cool man haha. I know you would enjoy it ;)

[@andrewgriffin7271]

Brother your videos are always top notch. Never disappoints!

[@random_dev]

Your videos are stellar for sure…but your photos are as insane…Wonderful. The creativity and dedication you have 🔥

[@nomadictimbo9185]

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?

[@triumph_cv]

Amazing review. The production level on this vid (all of your videos) is off the charts.

[@TheZuTe1992]

I love your video so much. There is nothing like you out there.

[@kunstfuhrer]

I just can't stand HOW COOL YOU DO THIS !

[@PyroPenaloza]

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!

[@jpaltieri2230]

Thanks!

[@GxAce]

Thank you so much :)

[@walbergrobin]

Man every time I come back to this channel, my mind is blown.

[@ccoppola82]

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.

[@NSEW_Mag]

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!!!!!!

[@A.Andreychenko]

Man, I watched this video twice in a row! Every your work is a masterpiece

[@JWieg]

Great as usual. Funny also cause Samuel Streetlife just released his „1 year“ owning this camera review a few hours before your video.

[@herbertmasing]

thanks! despite these videos being like long well produced adverts, I much prefer the more informative videos by Samuel..

[@jenseilstruprasmussen96]

Thanks!

[@GxAce]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@heroicvision]

Amazing freakin' video. This a big screen, home theater type of video. Blown away by the production quality!

[@MrBaskins2010]

heyyyy 7:53 it's my guy :') this video is incredible, cant wait to see what you do next

[@sermelipharo]

I love how all of my favourite creators now just casually hanging out together: In samples you can see photos of Jonas and David

[@kolarivision1674]

The most cinematic channel on youtube!

[@fromfiji679]

I'm not even gonna buy the camera but I had to stay and watch. The effort put in this is amazing.

[@ChrisBrogan]

At this point, you could make films about your favorite breath mints and I'd watch. :)

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Your videos never disappoint. 👌

[@sirfrankhall]

That soldier shot. Inmaculate. 😮‍💨

[@ej_tech]

Well. That intro is one hell of a way to discover a KZbin channel.

[@-Dekeita-]

Did you know the first canon eos-1 that introduced its current design language is almost as old as the cameras that inspired this "nostalgic" look.

[@paulpantorilla6121]

Man music was going hard on this video! good stuff

[@sargentcookie98]

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

[@MicaelWidell]

The intro reminds me of the movie Pi, but in color. Soo good!

[@PhilKnall]

Masterpiece. 🔥 I wasnt even aware the Zf had that manual focus subject detection feature. Now i want one - that should indeed be in everything.

[@studiojege287]

This is so good, art my friend! Congrats 🫶

[@tioRab0]

Bro, you must be one of the biggest addicts to Cyberpunk 2077. Respect.

[@bosco_bosco]

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.

[@POVwithRC]

Always befuddled by "we" a bit. Is there a mouse in your pocket?

[@bosco_bosco]

@POVwithRC "We" as in the audience ... If that confuses you, I'm assuming life is an exhausting process for you.

[@mikeh9080]

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

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Beautiful video! Also, unexpected David Cameo 😅 7:53

[@sczhio]

david “from the mkbhd waveform podcast” imel jump scares 7:53

[@ArseniySeroka]

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.

[@nicpal01]

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.

[@EposVox]

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]

It’s definitely compelling for sure! What are you shooting with now?

[@EposVox]

@@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.

[@discotechwreck]

Honey wake up - new GxAce video just dropped!

[@kiwipics]

Great video as always, even though I don't like Nikon gear .... Every GXace video is a visual feast.

[@rickbiessman6084]

And may I add, an emotional one!!!

[@DEADPEDAL]

Our boy has done it again.

[@brittmurray9818]

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.

[@Fantomas369]

Nostalgia becomes a product, let's not pretend that nikon realised f3 back in the good old days out of love, it was always a product, nothing wrong with that for me

[@Chris.from.1950]

A corporation is incapable of any emotion, but, having owned and cherished an F2 Photomic from ‘74 until it was stolen in a burglary in ’85, I firmly believe that at least some of the designers and engineers who developed the F2 were motivated by something beyond their need for the next paycheck. Love? Very possible, IMHO. Some kind of passion, for sure. 🔥

[@weelqa]

Thank you for being you.

[@SAINTPONTIUS]

Nostalgia sells, at first I thought I was looking at Nikon f3 in the thumbnail.

[@davidsnotebook_]

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 🤣

[@Jonahjpg]

This might be the highest quality camera review ever filmed

[@developingtank]

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.

[@airdailyx]

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.

[@ReimannPembroke]

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.

[@deepfocusinside4685]

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.

[@squanchypapi]

i dont even care about the camera this time.. i'm just here for your cinematography style! 🔥

[@ahurajaff]

Wake up GxAce just dropped, So excited!!

[@davemenard5089]

I feel soo disconnected from my past, like it never really happened and there is no one I am looking forward to seeing in the afterlife. Am I even human. I do have some photographs that stand as testament to my existence.

[@belowaverage7539]

The Zf is indeed a VERY good performing camera but even though the camera is heavy that weight unfortunately does not translate into "tank like" as older Nikon's previously had. The bottom plate is a thin plastic that covers a small amount of magnesium that the tripod mount is built into. If you drop it and it lands on the bottom, that plastic will shatter. The top and front plates are a thin soft magnesium and the screws and screw holes strip easily. The brass knobs while very nice are held onto the top plate with thin plastic parts. I know this because I learned the hard way. The heft of the camera comes from all that advanced tech that is inside of it. Not because the body is tough. Even with the questionable build quality the Zf is still and incredible performing power house of a camera. I still love the Zf and plan on eventually buying another one but it is important to know what the Zf is and isn't when it comes to build quality. Yet another high quality narrative driven review GXAce. I always enjoy your videos.

[@joshuaconti989]

i am a forever nikon addict. when i was selling a million in camera gear a year back in 2014-ish i was asking Nikon to make this camera. my first camera was an FM-10 and I hold my Nikon F / FM / F1 etc dear to me. the design, reliability and hell the nostalgia. but to have a throwback body that can handle most of my old glass (punch in focus for my even older lenses) RED luts with two card slots and the same batteries as my boring DLSR/Zs. this is the one I'm buying as the last mirrorless I'll ever own.

[@eugeneBai]

Yes, yes, yes - "Nostalgia for the time you never experienced" 🔥

[@latitude35mm]

That opening! The opening to my favourite dystopian sci fi film that never existed!

[@nadirmachane9328]

Absolute Cinema ✋☹️🤚

[@whosjozikolnik]

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!

[@whateverrandomnumber]

24MP?! I'm happy with my 18MP Leica M9 from 2009. Which still has the same general design and ergonomics of the mid 1950's.