Which of Zee's you like?

In this video, I share my thoughts on the three Nikon Z's in my life. Which of these would you choose? The Nikon Z8, the Zf, or the new Z6III?
Edit: at 15:15, mislabeled: No crop in 4K60p. There IS a crop in 4K120p.
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[@dpfreedman]

Three cheers for Omar! KZbin's most likeable, down to earth, helpful, and entertaining photography channel.

[@mortalens]

i second that!

[@MrToonfish]

The trick is that we have a good time on every video, fun and very informative in the same time, that's what I really appreciate over most of the other photo channels ! ;-)

[@JerryDavis]

@@mortalens I third that!

[@vapdoowap9917]

As a pro photographer, I took the ZF for my personnal work, travel, just because it gives me a smille each time. I’ve starded photography in 80’ so perhaps it’s the reason… Thanks Omar for your very gooood work!!! FUUUN

[@PhilJoe82]

Omar. I need to say, your sense of humor is amazing. I love you content. Thank you for that!

[@ogonzilla]

I appreciate that!

[@cinemaheist8]

you describe the ZF perfectly. It makes you happy... The Z8 is jus the ultimate camera though!

[@marleenvandam6931]

As a Nikon and Sony shooter , all I can say is that the Nikon files are so much better and nicer to look at!

[@kalimarus]

Omar nailed it with these observations. I have the Z8/Zf as well.

[@CraigEggleton]

Z6iii hit the sweet spot for me. Absolutely loved my time with z8. Switched back to Sony for a bit and when I went back and looked at film and pics and realized how much I loved the Nikon look. Z6 hit the sweet spot for size, price, and capabilities.

[@ThePistonPit]

Why did u go back to sony?

[@CraigEggleton]

@ I panicked a bit around autofocus with the Nikons. I’m pretty much a novice when it comes to cameras and needed to ensure everything was in focus for sports clips I was putting together so I went back to fx30 for a bit then had some time to learn the autofocus for Nikon which is superb.

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

I bought my Z8 two days ago.. I'm already in love with it.❤❤mind-blowing resukts with 180-600mm lens❤❤❤🎉🎉🤝🔥thank u Nikon.❤

[@neilmacon8411]

Love my ZF ❤️🔥.. Now saving for the Z8

[@JimKilgo]

Omar, I have been a Fuji shooter since the X-T2 switched from Canon. I have gone thru using the X-T2 to the X-T4 & 5 (which I still have and use) I mainly went with the Fuji system because of the weight and traveling with a full kit. I am a hybrid shooter and shoot professionally in several genres. Just a few months back I started researching newer cameras with better autofocus specs. I considered Sony, Canon, and Nikon my main reasoning was shooting motorsports and aviation (fast movers) I decided on the Nikon Z8. IMO it was the best fit for the criteria I was using for my decision. I agree with you on all the points with the Z8 it will be my go-to for my motorsports and aviation shoots but like you, it will not be my travel camera. That job will be assigned to the Fuji systems still, I can pack 2 bodies and several lenses including my 100-400mm into my carry-on with no issues.

[@morninglightphotography]

I'm in the same boat. switched from Canoon to fuji. I got a gfx recently and am now frustrated with the lack of sharpness from the xt5 and considering a z8.

[@sli8462]

The Z8 is just so worth the extra money to me. It's a beast. It feels amazing in the hands, while also being light. It is a camera that makes me want to use it and inspires me to go out

[@baobo67]

I have a Z6II only, Excellent for me once I learnt to drive it, A 35mm f1.8s has replaced the excellent 24-120mm f4s almost permanently. My thing is Street and use a camera harness that screws into the tripod thread and the cam hangs to my left side under my coat. Secure and works well. Thanks and cheers.

[@Interbeing_CDN]

I purchased the Z6III to compliment my Z9, although it is not the unicorn camera, it is a big step up from previous iterations and I feel I will get good use out of it, especially with video where it's smaller form factor provides more options.

[@Bashe1965]

As a hobbyist who still likes to shoot film I stayed away from DSLR cameras due to the look and feel of them to me they felt cheep and light. I also wasn't interested in changing my photos on a computer . I also like shooting B&W film, so when Nikon came out with the ZF I finally jumped into the digital game and love it!!

[@williambuford6136]

Digital photography has come a long way from those early DSLRs! Enjoy your ZF.

[@Soul-driven]

Do you feel limited at all by there being no storage of settings?

[@DigDowner]

​@@Soul-driven I do, 95% of the time I have the Zf set up for manual landscape photography, but when I want to shoot family photos once in a while it's easy to forget which settings I need to change. Just need to practice more, I guess! I think it's easier if you use the same settings in different scenarios.

[@brusselssprout1]

Coming back to this video 4 months later, I still use the Zf as my only FF body. But I am less enamoured than I was, especially after spending three weeks with a Z8 loaner. I thought I'd find the Z8 too heavy and too large, but after using it daily, I realised that it is in fact only marginally heavier than my Zf+Neewer grip, and not really larger, depending on what dimension you focus on (narrower end to end but higher top to bottom). Much more crucial, I found the Z8 MUCH more comfortable to carry in hand (right hand along the body, camera strapped to wrist for safety). I can carry it that way for a couple of hours with the 24-120 attached and feel no strain whatsoever. That is impossible with the Zf, whatever grip I tried, for more than 15 minutes or so. This is crucial for me as I suffer from arthritis round the cervicals and cannot easily carry any weight in sling mode or dangling from the neck. I have to use a backpack for my gear between shooting sprees. So, counterintuitively, the Z8 is for me a much easier carry. Also, the Z8 is infinitely more customisable. The Zf has no memory banks and no hardwired user settings, and very little leeway in terms of customisable controls. Have not tried a Z6III yet, but just might switch from the good looking Zf to the Z8 and be done with the pondering.

[@DigDowner]

I know what you mean. Especially with cold hands in freezing winter weather I sometimes feel like I could drop the Zf plus 24-120, even with the 'newer Neewer' grip which includes a thumb rest. I'm very happy with this camera's specs and price, but I'm almost looking forward to using a more comfortable (and yes, more customizable) one in the future!

[@fredmuellerphotographer4532]

Omar. You are one of a kind. As always your pictures are superior.

[@catmonkey6826]

I love your channel Omar, it's fun, your fun and in photography channels there isn't so much of that! Big tip regards the lugs, remove the triangle split thing and put your Peak Design anchors straight through the eyelet, you'll need a couple of feet of dental floss, that's enough to thread through the anchor, double it and then thread the two ends through the lug, I've gone front to back on mine. That 24 inches of floss is enough to wrap around a few fingers because you'll need to pull pretty hard to get the anchor through the lug. Believe me you will be so glad you did. For one you can push the anchor out of the way when you change cards and it stays there. It's just a much better set up. Best wishes buddy and looking forward to more entertaining content! Chris

[@raulcre2015]

Great video! Enjoyed your insight on these cameras. I own a Z50 and want to upgrade. The Z8 I think is my next camera.

[@shaggyfotog]

I have the Zf and I just recently traded in my D500 and Z6ii to offset the price of the of my new Z8. I have no regrets so far. I didn't go with the Z6iii because they changed the way the screen flips out. Which is fine on my ZF but not on my main camera. I do pet photography and those low angles are incredibly helpful. I'm no spring chicken and getting down low is not as easy as it used to be, LOL😆

[@andrewd6487]

please tell me more about your pet photography, do you have a website? I'd like to see your work!

[@estefaniaalmarte6924]

Do you use your Zf for pet photography? how does it handle action?

[@shaggyfotog]

@ you can use it for pet photography, but the way that I use it is for street photography and other things only because of the way the back screen opens up. I like to get down low and be able to look at the screen straight on so the Z8 works better for me for that purpose.

[@allenbuyck7957]

I often have to shoot in low light , so the lower MP of my new Z6iii. Low light performance is outstanding

[@digurgel]

Dude your nikon videos are THE BEST for me who have ADHD! 😅😅 fun to watch and still easy and straight to the point! Fantastic!!! 🙏🏽

[@ronmortimer252]

As a walk-about amateur I upgraded from the D7100 to the Zf and am very happy with it - once I learned the new focusing system. A professional would need more I suppose but you're right about this one being fun to use.

[@emcook1]

Omar I love your style, delivery, humor and content! You are one of the best in the biz! Maybe the best! BTW loved your Pizza video as well. I have watched a lot of those on KZbin and yours was very easy to follow and very well done!

[@dunnymonster]

Got the Z6III to accompany my Z9. Very impressed so far by the Z6 III's performance 👍

[@photography_by_mnl]

I've ordered one to accompany my Z9, (and for streetphotography) aswell!! how's your experience evolved in the last 3 weeks? are you still happy with it's performance?

[@dunnymonster]

@@photography_by_mnl 100% happy, the AF tracking alone has got me shots my Z6II would have missed. The only difference I've noticed between the Z6III's AF and my Z9 is the Z9 grabs focus on far away ( smaller ) subjects just a tad faster than the Z6III but other than that the AF seems pretty much on par, that is to say excellent. The literally endless buffer on the Z6III also beats my Z9. I'm using very fast CF Express cards in the Z9 which give me 3 or 4 seconds of 20fps before it drops to around 15fps continuously, the Z6III never drops, it just keeps going. If I have one negative it would be that the Z9's 45.7MP rez has kind of spoilt me such that I really notice only having 24.5MP in the Z6III but of course that's not a fault with the camera and for most shooting 24.5MP is fine. Ergonomically I've got my Z6III set up almost identically to my Z9 ( I added the battery grip incidentally) so shifting between both is much easier than it used to be switching to my Z6II. Oh, and don't fret over all the Dynamic Range issues, had I heard nothing about it online I'd have been none the wiser, the Raw files edit perfectly fine in LR, but then again I'm shooting mostly event stuff so I don't need to lift shadows by six stops 😀

[@AdamMuise]

Same, to accompany my z8 though

[@kwstasf]

I' m happy i didn' t wait more fot the launch of Z6iii and bought the Z8 on April. No regrets.

[@nicolas_vl]

As a hobbyist, having the z50 for 4 years, it was time for an upgrade. I was checking out the z6iii but the price tag on it discouraged me (2650 E with a discount) where I live. I found a new ZF on a discount ( 1650E ) and it was the perfect choice. EU prices are crazy. Great video!! Thanks

[@kennygeorgeonline]

Great analysis from the ❤! Your approach has helped me think this through. I started with Z50, added Z6ii and graduated to the Z8. I'm a serious amateur. I pre-ordered the Z6iii for its 8 stop ibis and the specs. I realized that since my Z6ii is enough for walk around and light travel photography, I decided that the greater Dynamic Range and lower noise of my Z6ii was more useful to me than the speed of the Z6iii. I don't shoot video so I returned it today, unopened. If I need speed or more megapixels, I'll use the Z8. Now I'll order the 135 Plena instead. For low light pix around town and more serious street photography, the Z6ii. For inconspicuous street photography and a lightweight setup, the Z50 with the 26mm f/2.8 is my first choice, which is lighter than the Z6ii body only. There's not one perfect camera, but I love the Nikon Z system. (1st Nikon was an FTn in 1974.) I'm hooked on Nikon. I always love your videos!

[@tjsinva]

Nice rundown. Let's hope that Nikon is listening. Carry on. 👍🥂

[@jeffreystulin8130]

Knowledgable, common sense comparisons with a terrific sense of humor. A pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@monster411able]

Received the Z6iii yesterday. Absolutely loving the improvements over the ii. The autofocus is spot on, everything feels turbocharged compared to the ii. Z8 will probably be the next purchase. The ZF, while it looks very cool and has a nice feel with the brass and metal, just doesn’t have a comfortable grip. I prefer the deeper grip of the 6iii. Nice comparison. Keep us updated… I’ll be hoping to hear about you developing a tighter emotional bond with the Z6iii. lol.

[@biglebowski3486]

how is it for fast action shots, does it miss often or is it locked on ?

[@rds990]

I have a Z8, Z9, Z6. Of the 3 I like the Z8 best, although it's really sort of a Z9. The Z6 however is one of the BEST all around cameras I have ever used. GREAT low light performance (actually BETTER than the Z6 III). It only lacks rocket fast focus.

[@nikl.astrophoto]

The Z6 is still getting many astrophotographers award winning photos. It is a truly fantastic camera if you don't need very fast autofocus.

[@robari2410]

YES! Of course if I had a Z8 myself, I too will feel I don't really need the Z6III DAAAH!! And the Zf for walk around is just fine as well 😎

[@ogonzilla]

😂

[@christinasmith9032]

Hey - Always fun videos. I got the mannequin head that you suggested a few years ago, and am practicing my studio photography like crazy without bothering my relatives too much :-) thanks!

[@TimStahmer]

I don’t own Nikon and will likely never switch to that system from Fuji X. However, I love listening to Omar talk about the functionality and feeling when it comes to using a camera. Some of his observations apply no matter what camera you’re looking at. Plus his approach is a lot of fun.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

Never says never lol

[@YeohosuaSenpai]

Nikon doesnt deserve any of the hate it gets. Such an awesome camera ecosystem. Thanks for sharing Omar.

[@alwynsmit3546]

I disagree. Yes, the system is good. It's their attitude for which they deserve everything they get. They're well known to be anti customer in their attitude towards users

[@GG-zv9ku]

@@alwynsmit3546 in recent years cannon has taken that description. Nikon has been doing great things for their consumer . plenty of software updates, new lenses very often, hardware is great now days too.

[@bsc001]

@@alwynsmit3546 Yeah, I mean, those regular FW roll-outs just scream anti-consumer, other brands are so much better in this respect, huh.

[@SarahKfotografie]

I love your videos hahahaha 😅😅😅 the bright circle on your eye when you look through the cam hahahahah

[@sumantramukherjee2064]

Watching your video is always a fun. Thanks for a nice impartial review.

[@maximilianl.7267]

Best review on these cameras so far!

[@jalovecjoffrey9542]

Omar you tell the truth. What matters most is ergonomics. All new cameras are good, with tons of specs and performance.

[@DarrylUK]

Great video. I have been considering the ZF for a while. Totally hobbyist, had many Fuji cameras in the past and the ZF really appealed to me. The Z6iii threw a spanner in the works but it’s around £700 more expensive here, money which could go to lenses. Mix of macro, general family/travel, birds, landscape. I currently have a S5ii but was a Nikon owner for years, kinda want to get back into the fold. So it’s great seeing your opinion.

[@ogonzilla]

The Zf is becoming my favorite

[@skvltdmedia]

E-shutter, blackout, is actually neat! When its fully silent, I'd prefer to have some indication of the shot happening than having no clue whether it took or not!

[@mylucksmiles]

Please read this it may be helpful. Nice review cheers. I have moved from just taking stills to doing video, I use the z 8. I like everyone else find video of wildlife challenging. However I choose the local wildlife simply because I don’t have to get the creatures to sign a consent form. Before I can film them …I never really bothered to much about shutter shake the with a camera is great , or a tripod helps. I labour the point for a reason . Using my iPhone to scope out the local area helps to perfect my skills. But wild life and a z8 film wise requires the camera to be moved and an iPhone is light and a much bigger screen. Back in 2010 I used my laptop in doors connected to the Nikon DLSR in my study. Today the Nikon z is also connectable to my z8 and with Bluetooth it connects to my I phone 15 pro . Set up is easy enough and once set up requires no more attention than pressing the right button and away I go filming using my iPhone as a screen. This makes it easier to control both shake it helps so much on the z8 to see the screen via my iPhone I purchased the small rig adapter to fit on the camera flash mount for my iPhone . This really makes filming easier. So I thought I would point out that snap…. App for Nikon is free and there is not a great deal of time needed to set the pairing make filming easier and of course the back screen no longer matters that it does not flip forward facing and with your phone the screen would be bigger to. One last thing when the Nikon app was set up it informed me that I had an up grade for the camera asking me would I like to up grade . I pressed yes and it just did it . This should help everyone . So thanks for reading and sharing your fun reviews .😊

[@danmorgan1798]

Great reviews, Omar. As someone who loves Fujifilm cameras, the Zf is definitely attractive. As a working professional, the Z6-III is my new workhorse for sports, and the Zf might very well end up being my backup.. Unless a Z7-III comes out soon. It wouldn't be a bad deal to have 45+ megapixels at times where i may need extra wiggle room to crop. And your videos are always enjoyable. Thx man.

[@tdalton854]

And another fun vid. Have a Z8 and love it. Finally understand and embrace the use of the Banks. As a hobbiest I don't need it but love the 45mp since i seem to have to crop all the time. The 24-120 Z lives on it. Got the Z6III but haven't seriously used it that much yet. This weekend in the mountains So we'll see. I'm blessed to be able to have 2 excellent cameras a a handful of really great lens. ( the flippy screen , sigh. and now know to hold the strap up when opening the card door. double sigh. ). Thanks - tim

[@Susieque963]

The black and white flash back for the white “ca-clanc” was iconic.

[@JasonLorette]

I think if you have a Z8 and a Zf you don't really need a Z6III, but if you don't have a Z8...the Z6III is closer to the Z8 than any other Nikon camera (aside from the Z9). I'm coming from the Z6II, I've been using the Z6III for about a week and am loving it. The autofocus over the Z6II is fast and fantastic. Love the flip screen, love that the information flips vertical, I don't use a strap so my eyelets will be coming off (they are noisy). The size of the Z6III is perfect for me...do I wish they'd bumped the MP a bit for this version, sure, but I'm fine with it. Really happy with it so far. I do agree on the "U sets" I wish you could just go into the menu, set everything for U1 for example and not have to do anything other than turn the dial to U1 when you want it. I'd love a Z8 but at $6200 after taxes in Canada it's well out of my current budget range (Z6III $3900 after taxes).

[@ogonzilla]

Your comment is so helpful for folks.

[@pacoperezabella]

@@ogonzilla I see the video and my impressions its very similar to @JasonLorette. My doubt its doubt of how much better the focus of the z6 iii is compared to the zf!. Thanks.

[@jennypersson8466]

I love the Zf because of the handling. The zoomed in focus mode and the focus indication really helps you nail the focus even with manual lenses. I can go effortlessly from shooting with my analogue cameras to using the Zf, especially with lenses were you can change aperature on the actual lens. I recently bought a Viltrox lens that has the brilliant feature of being able to turn stops on and off. Great for video.

[@VikingAbe_240SX]

I'm upgrading from the Z6. I'm sure the upgrade from the Z6 to Z6III will be leaps and bounds

[@JasonLorette]

@@VikingAbe_240SX You’ll definitely see a difference. 📸😎

[@christianpetersen1782]

What a great comparison for anyone looking to upgrade their Nikon. Omar you are so much fun and unique. If you could bottle your fun you’d make a small fortune 😊. Of course one has to watch out for GAS. Concentrating on taking better photos should trump forever-changing cameras.

[@danielvilliers612]

The big advantage of the z6iii is that it can do what both of these cameras do. For sure if you have both cameras, the z6iii doesn't bring anything special. But if you have 2500-3000 USD only, it in many ways trouce the two others for 90% of use. One thing I see you didn't talk about and a bit of a game changer, t least from what some people told me, is its capacity to focus in low light compared to the z8. Someone even told me that, what I would say is still the biggest disadvantage of Mirrorless vs Dslr, that is focusing in dark situation with a flash, as the dslr can use the Infrared on the flash to focus. I was told the z63 can focus so much in the dark that it negated that advantage.

[@fotografalexandernikolis]

Many speedlights can project a red pattern (visible, not really infrared) that the camera can focus on, and obviously since that literally adds light it practically allows the camera to focus in infinitely dark darkness. Another advantage is that it allows focusing on objects that by themselves do not have a clear texture that the AF system can perceive. But for subjects with a discernible texture or contours, the Z6iii will probably do just fine.

[@danielvilliers612]

@@fotografalexandernikolis yes I know, but mirrorless can't use infrared , that us why you have thar green light, but it is not very powerful. They should have produce flash with led that light when you half press the shutter.

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

The image quality of Zf is better than Z6iii.

[@Zimh91]

Nice comparison , thanks Omar ! 👍Please keep the "non-serious" small parts of your videos haha you probably have the only photography videos on YT that really make me laught while staying very informative. Love that 😄!

[@fwfeo]

I took Z8 the a portrait/ children shoot along with A7iv and Canon R6! I use an adapted Tamron 35-150/2-2.8 E mount, Sigma 24-70/2.8 and RF 24-70/2.8 respectively mounted on those for the rest. I shot equal amounts of on A7iv and Z8. Z8 impressed me with its ability to do perfect eye AF with the adapted lens and the electronic shutter and the size of the grip balancing that beast of a lens very well! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the results were WOW beautiful colors! The camera truly give you confidence to go forth and face any photography challenge! My return to Nikon since I was win over by D700! Happy to be back! Sony and Canon experimentation is over thanks to Z6iii, Z8, Z9 and Zf bodies and the excellent lenses! 🥰

[@Vakho_komakhidze]

I like your review. I would like to see Nikon z6iii vs ZF comparison with original JPG photos.🙏🧡

[@choyfamilyadventures]

I have a D600 and just recently my 16y/o son showed an immense interest in photography. So ... i got him a Z6iii. I played around with it, but just didn't excite me. I'm now thinking of getting a new camera ... Zf appears to be IT. It reminds me of my F3 or FM2. I think the ASMR (is that what you call it nowadays) would re-ignite my passion for photography. Cheaper than the Z6iii and Z7 etc is great. Great vids - just subbed. Keep up the great work.

[@farmi86]

… no youtuber EVER could describe my feelings about some cameras like fujis or the ZF the way you do. your the man! tons of lenses and my nikon FFs bodys are workhorses for my job as a photographer, my fujis (and a zf) are allowed to sit near me on the couch sometimes (no joke) just to look at them 😂❤ there cameras for simply makin money in the business - literally to get the job done with zero emotion. and cameras for the heart. i really love your content and sense humor mate - stay the way you are. by the way, your work is great, had a look at your website few weeks ago. greetings from a colleague from bavaria / germany and keep up that great entertaining content 🙌

[@deanlowe2580]

I've moved over to Nikon from Sony, and after years of weddings I now shoot just for myself again as a hobby, nearly exclusively wildlife and bmx racing as that's what my son does, I went for the Nikon z8 and I'm finding it an absolute beast compared to my A7IV's it's just on another level.

[@_brushie]

Fuji is making it harder and harder to be a fan boy. My XH2 can still lock up every once in a while and I keep side eyeing the Nikons.

[@saucelove]

Me 2. I went back to Nikon.

[@Chris-13]

@@sauceloveyep so did I and zero regrets

[@VolvoGuy1969]

Similar experience here. Fuji: crop sensor, spotty reliability, so-so autofocus. Leica: overpriced, too quirky, doesn’t compete with modern camera performance overall. The Zf in my time with it solved all these issues in modern-retro cameras. 😉

[@koreanwonders]

Hi, thanks for great videos. I would love to know your opinion on the Z8 focusing in total darkness (very dark nightclubs). I shoot on D850 and I like how the SB-910 flash has a red AF-assist light that allows me to instantly focus on the subject in the dark. I tried a mirrorless camera (Sony A7iv) and realized that this is simply not supported by any mirrorless camera and that camera struggled to focus in the dark. They do make some flashlights with a green AF-assist light, I believe, but not sure it works as well. Anyway, I have been looking at making the jump to mirrorless but being mostly a weekend nightclub photographer, this made me stick to DSLR for the time being.

[@jacquesnel8384]

Awesome review of 3 Nikons !

[@PBStudiosMediaGroup]

I have enjoyed seeing your journey into the Nikon world . From you trying out the epic D700 through to now. You call it as you see it and I appreciate it . I personally like the U1, U2, U3 settings. But now that I have added a Z8 to my Z6 and Z6ii family . I will give shooting banks another look. At some point can you go into how you set up your cameras for event coverage ?

[@cameraz99]

The Z8 is the ultimate Nikon, but for me, the Z6 III is the next best thing. The lack of customizable user settings on the Zf kills it for me.

[@enshongmiranda]

If I could only pick one, it'll be the Zf too. Perfectly good to shoot professionally and more importantly, it's great for everyday photography.

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Well done, Well said! Always a pleasure to watch. And "Hulk Smash!!" Have a great day.

[@Robert-R]

Great video, Omar. Your videos are always fun to watch and informative. With regard to your comment about wanting a 3rd dial for settings, you can easily accomplish the same thing by turning on the "Release button to use dial" option. Don't own a Z8 but on my Z9 it's option f6 in the Customs Settings Menu. On the Zf it's option f7. This option allows you to use the two existing control wheels when changing things like ISO, Mode, Exp. Compensation, Bracket, Flash, etc. Just press the desired button once and let go. The associated function will highlight in yellow on your screen. Now just use the front or rear wheels to adjust. For some functions each wheel changes different aspects of the function, such as toggling Auto ISO on/off with front wheel, and changing ISO with rear wheel. When you're finished making your changes press the relative button again to deactivate, or you can half-press the shutter button. This is much more useful than a dedicated 3rd thumb wheel for ISO since you can change any function you need to without having to reprogram a wheel. It's an option that has been around since the DSLR days.

[@ogonzilla]

I've tried this in the past, but it's not for me. There's an extra step to cancel the function (pumping the shutter) as opposed to simply releasing the button.

[@StephenFranklin-b2u]

Very useful and entertaining summary - any U tubers who start ‘what’s up…..’ get no further - immediate switch off! It’s a Zf for me - the key word is FUN. And it’s an extremely capable camera!

[@craigcarlson4022]

Omar, I am with you on Nikon’s uncomfortable strap mount brackets getting in the way. Like you, much prefer the way Canon does it. Let’s start a movement! And thank you for talking more about the user experience of each and how they compare, rather than their specs.

[@williambuford6136]

If they can change the F- mount, they should be able to change the strap mount.

[@lorenlimberis9602]

Great video, Omar. Thank you for sharing your helpful experiences. I purchased the Nikon Z6 when they were first released (I sold it to upgrade to the Z8), but I do remember the front dial being stiff and needing effort to turn it. Not sure if all Z6 versions are like that, but that was the only flaw in my copy.

[@shalinpatel200]

Im hoping to move on from my Fuji XT4... I shoot mainly nature and sports stuff, is Z6III the ideal upgrade or could I go to the Zf be fine with it? Main reason to switch systems is due to the AF. Also, I guess I am more of a hobbyist, as I do not work for a paid gig or make money from work.

[@pepper6253]

Thanks Omar was on the fence Zf or Z6lll . The Z8 is out of my bank lol. excellent video as always have you ever thought about doing stand up comedy 🙌🏽🙌🏽🤩😂

[@pacoperezabella]

Excellent video, thank you very much, I only have the doubt of how much better the focus of the z6 iii is compared to the zf!

[@tedk2814]

I agree with the comment below by dpfreedman. You always seem to be happy and up beat. a "glass half full" type of guy. I shoot high school sports and some collegiate sports so I have the Z9 which does way more than I will ever use. My first mirrorless camera was the Z6 which I've had for years and I use it quite often. The Z6 feels good to me, I am comfortable with the buttons and muscle memory is solid. As a matter of fact, that entry level Z6 is used on the majority of my paid jobs like senior photos, team banners. Kind of like your favorite fishing lure, you have confidence in it. So I am getting used to the Zf, I really like the retro vibe plus the backup memory for some jobs. Keep on making these great videos Omar, they are not only educational but entertaining as well.

[@ResolutionSeven]

How does the bird tracking compare between the z6iii and the Zf?

[@mikeseale8198]

Another issue for me with the Z6iii is the price point (in the UK at least). The Z8 is now retailing at £3300 compered to £2700 for the Z6iii. The price difference makes it difficult to justify the Z6iii.

[@AethersPhil]

I’m in the same position. I’m leaning more towards the z8, but it’ll like come down to which one is in stock first.

[@MauziDerPimp]

Bro in Europe it‘s the same. 3000€ is crazy whil the Z8 was at 3500€ not long ago 🤷‍♂️

[@jordancook1668]

Agreed. Plus you can sometimes save a couple hundred going used with the Z8. Other than the chunkier size, it’s hard to see much downside with a Z8.

[@amermeleitor]

​@jordancook1668 even better is to wait the sales online, September / October or the Black Friday or something. You can get the Z8 in near the same price is sold used, but new and with full warranty

[@williambuford6136]

Great Video Omar! I jumped into the Z line with the Z6II from after having various Nikon DLSRS since 2006. When the Z8 came out I jumped up and purchased one of the original batch. I had my do everything Mirrorless camera! I have used both to shoot events. Love the enhanced focusing on the Z8. I was waiting for the Z6iii to replace my Z6ii. I have enjoy that size camera.. I love the Z6x ergos. I finally have a second camera to the Z8. The Z6iii is great when you do not need 45MP or the weight of the Z8. Not sure about the Ergos of the ZF, I think it is a great camera feature wise. Especially for Street photography. Once Nikon or more third party, small lens with Aperture rings show up. I think might have to revisit the ZF or ZFii (33-45MP) version... I hope the Battery on the Z6iii last longer than on the Z8(about as long as the D500\D850). Maybe Nikon will create an EN-EL15d with more juice on the Z8.

[@Gothenburgpiano]

I have two Z9s and after I got Zf I barely use my z9s anymore for my portraits sessions. Zf my favourite camera ever.

[@gregwaugh8069]

Still working through the Boeing 747 menu of the Z8. List of features as long as your arm. Awesome camera just a little heavy. My first love is the Z6. It was my original workhorse and drops into the hand beautifully.

[@coriendewitte196]

It does not matter whát camera yóu Omar are using; your pictures and films always look great ❤👍🏻

[@EDSC_CANADA]

I don’t even have these cameras, I just love watching your videos, your a riot 😂😂

[@ed209inCA]

I went from the D750 to the Z8 because I wanted the same multifaceted capabilities. It's great for portraits, has great low light abilities for photojournalism, is super fast for shooting high speed jets at Airshows, and has high resolution for landscapes. If you're skilled at multiple styles of photography, then the Z8 is the best option without spending the extra for the Z9. I haven't even started to explore its video capabilities yet, but I'm sure it'll be excellent for that as well.

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Nice video Omar. Unfortunately I traded my XH2 for a Z8. I love my banks for people, landscapes and wildlife. I love the lens selection like the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2, Viltrox 16mm 1.8, and to replace my Tamron 150-500 on Fuji the 180 600mm lens. You are a big BALLER and have a great sense of humor bro. Keep up the great work.

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

Fujifilm X-T5 also updates its memory banks every time you change something like the Z8 (and there's 7 banks). You may disable auto update if needed.

[@anthonydotb]

Holy cow that group wedding photo @ 57 seconds is awesome. It would have been perfect if those two people weren't looking away unless there was a reason for that. But wow, it looks like the thumbnail for a reality TV show, but in a good way. The bride framed, and lit the way she is, is stunning. Regarding the cameras, I would love a Z8, and I would say that I want a z6iii, but my z6ii is still more camera than someone like me needs. Heck, I've actually been shooting with my D4 and D3 (picked up both used for cheap), and for a non-pro like me, they're perfect. LOL believe it or not I actually prefer shooting on my D3 or D4, than my Z6ii. I know they're older, but they feel faster and the simplicity they offer is kind of nice too.

[@ogonzilla]

We only had 5 minutes for that shot. I’ll take it. Thanks

[@theonlyredspecial]

Love the z9. Used it for a year now. Epic camera.

[@rodrigo4379]

I’ve been using a D810 that I bought used 5 years ago. Ate the time, she had 300k+ shutter acts and now it’s almost at 700k shutter actuations. The camera still works great and to be honest, I really don’t want to get rid of it. I shoot architecture daily and I’m afraid to go mirrorless and dont like it. Should I just go and get a Z7 or Z7ii? What are your thoughts?

[@ts7071]

Good fun videos as usual. Thanks. But one thing-the blackout on the z6iii is vastly improved over the zf. Closer to the z8 really.

[@joshfogel9966]

Hi Omar. Thinking of moving from the Fuji xt30ii to the Zf as opposed to upgrading to the xt5 for street. Nikon glass seems a bit pricey so checking in with you and the group on thoghts of an adapter with sigma lenses made for Sony or another brand. From your reviews seems like no issues with the AF adapter. Assuming I’m gonna have better hit rates with this AF over the Fuji.

[@el0blaino]

Hi, Omar. Your photos are as usual fantastic and inspiring to a hobbyist like me -- the black and white one of a man sitting seen down a hall at a hotel or something just stopped me in my tracks. Alas I probably won't be switching to Nikon and will miss out on all its full-frame goodness because of its MASSIVE SIZE! Ironic because before I went digital, I thought my Pentax full-frame film camera was perfectly comfortable - and when my little x-t30 arrived, I thought it was a little toy! But my hands aren't large and I've grown so accustomed to the x-t30 now that I even worry I'll find the x-t5 or whatever future version too big as well!

[@ixoye56]

I was hooked on photo in the 70's so my choice is very easy, Zf is the best looking camera on the market imo.

[@tor2919]

Love the Zf

[@JJCYouKnowMe]

Thanks Omar! Did you notice an appreciable improvement in EVF quality in moving from Zf to Z6iii (brightness aside)? Wondering if manual focus assist really improves dramatically with the better viewfinder....

[@peterparanoid9635]

Great content and entertainment, Omar! I wasn't aware of the missing U1-3 on the ZF, which is a deal breaker for me. So I will take a look on the Fuji's

[@babyboy1971]

I’m a headshot and portrait photographer. I do it part time now but I’ve been a working photographer for over 20 years. I just got the Zf. I’m now using it on all my paid shoots. I learned on an FM2 and an FE, so it’s like a homecoming for me. I might get a Z5 just to have as a lighter and more ergonomic backup but I love the Zf. I’ve gone back to Nikon.

[@ogonzilla]

Zf is the real deal. Been using it for portraits.

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

I own the Z9, the Zf, and had the Z6III. The Z6III ergo is terrible and I’m surprised so many folks say it feels great. The 6 just feels like a fat block of wood with a deep grip slapped on it. The thumb grip is along the edge of the 6. How is that a natural position? They need to stretch it a little and tweak the grip/thumb rest. I found the Zf with the Smallrig grip feels better.

[@NS-oo6yv]

Thanks Omar. Your videos are always very insightful and entertaining. You helped me get my first Fuji, the beloved X-T20. Could you do a video on your reasoning to switch to or mainly use Nikon instead of Sony, please?

[@hobbytake2845]

Interesting thoughts on the z8 banks, I personally prefer the user 1-3 modes on the z6iii. They are so much easier to setup and switch between. Having all three cameras it has become apparent to me that what I do is best served with the ZF/Z6iii combo.

[@marqman05]

Great video, I myself is conflicted. I think the z6III would be a great back up for my z8 however I would love the zf for travel and more " fun" activities. I am leaning more towards what you currently have.

[@davidcrighton3431]

Z6III and U1 to U3 settings. Yes you can make minor tweaks to any one of them. Set it to the U you want to adjust, make the adjustment and save to that U in settings. I may be missing something 🤔

[@TracyHoexter]

Thank you for that easy to follow explainer! Question on Z8... when you change a Shooting Bank do you have to also change the Custom Settings Bank to "match"? Shooting Bank A and then Custom Setting Bank A, etc... so changing two banks each time?

[@MichaelSeneschal]

Finally, someone who prefers Banks, rather than the U1 settings. Banks are so much faster and fluid for the way I shoot. Cant live without Banks.

[@tdalton854]

I've had the Z8 for a year now and have finally embraced the banks.

[@AnthonyMarkPhotography-ke9ld]

Tried getting used to using banks on my D500, couldn't do it. I like that if I switch to U1 I know exactly what my settings will be every time. With banks it was always, oh right I changed something last time so now how is it setup again? Maybe it's because I used the U settings for years so it's hard to change.

[@MichaelSeneschal]

​@@AnthonyMarkPhotography-ke9ld Everyone is unique, and that's wonderful. For my photography style, everything is fluid and constantly changing. Therefore, the U1 settings always reverting back to previously saved settings is a significant bottleneck for me. When I had the Z6ii, I used the U1 U2 settings, but every time I changed a setting, I'd have to remember to then Save it. Then I'd make another settings change, and would have to go into the menu and Save it again. It was very tedious and an unnecessary step for me. Banks are just like U1/U2 settings, except you don't have to remember to go into the menu and Save anything... everything you do or change is just Saved automatically. Super helpful for Weddings or Events. For weddings; I use Banks for indoor and outdoor that I'm bouncing back and forth between. Then later in the wedding those banks could be used for flash and non-flash, or even different rooms of the venue that have drastic different lighting. All is being set on the fly, no need to Save, it's like holding 4 cameras at once. All fluid, all custom, all current, all fast. To quote Bruce Lee: "Be like water my friend." hehe :) Some photographers need a home-base-settings recipe, and that's great too. Not everyone's workflow is the same and that's a great thing!

[@ephraimki7783]

got myself the Zf a week ago. already bought the 50mm 1.8S and the 85mm 1.8S together with the small 28mm special edition lens. i love it.

[@ogonzilla]

I have all 3 as well. Great lenses.

[@ephraimki7783]

@@ogonzilla already eying with the 105mm macro ^^

[@loganryan7093]

Would love to see an updated video with your full event photography kit for Nikon Z. I remember your older video back when you shot events with Sony, but would love to see your full Nikon kit as a fellow event photographer!

[@ads3453]

I have watched your content from when you focused on Fuji cameras back then I had an XT-4. I don’t have Fuji anymore but am considering the z8 as my first Nikon camera as it has some great longer primes which will be great for wildlife. Question is does Nikon have good macro lenses ? And how does Nikon feel compared to Fuji both processing wise and feel wise ?