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Aaron Spieler
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Добавлен 10 июл 2020
My journey with a camera started back in 2018. Since then, my passion for telling stories through a lens has grown in ways that I would not have predicted back then. Now, I run a media production business, Spieler Media Productions, full time with my wife that is based in Western Colorado. While I love posting videos about anything and everything, you will mostly find videos about equipment, real world testing, and reviews. My goal is to bring as much value to you as possible. So please don't hesitate to reach out with your thoughts and suggestions. I look froward to connecting with you and hopefully growing a community in this crazy world of the internet!
Darah + Robert Elopement in Moab! (Shot on Nikon Z 9 and Z 8)
Darah and Robert celebrated their love and united in a marriage in Moab, Utah! With breathtaking views and a beautiful love story, this intimate celebration had it all for these two.
Wedding was filmed with the Nikon Z 9, Z 8, and Z 6.
Audio was captured with the Tascam DR-10L Lav mics.
Wedding was filmed with the Nikon Z 9, Z 8, and Z 6.
Audio was captured with the Tascam DR-10L Lav mics.
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Nikon Z 8 & Z f Pixel Shift Demonstration!!! (First Impressions)
Просмотров 3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this vide, Todd and Aaron test out the Pixel Shift shooting modes for both the Z f and Z 8 to see what kind of results they could get. They did this experiment with no prior experience or knowledge. Have you given Pixel Shift shooting a try?
Nikon Buys RED Digital Cinema!!! (Press Release and My Thoughts)
Просмотров 5235 месяцев назад
This is such exciting news for Nikon users and the camera industry as a whole! What are your thoughts on this?
Nikon Zf Unboxing AND Review (with Sample Photos)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Aaron's friend Todd recently decided to make a camera brand switch from Sony to Nikon and purchased the Nikon Z f. Spoiler alert, Todd has technically already unboxed the camera and has been using it for a bit. But that is allowing us to provide better insight into the pros and cons of this camera, as well as some sample photos that Todd has taken! 0:00 Intro 0:34 Unboxing 3:52 Camera Body Over...
A Heartfelt Romance // Nykita + Jermaine // Grand Junction Colorado (Shot on Nikon)
Просмотров 1418 месяцев назад
Nykita Jermaine are such a beautiful couple and had a truly wonderful wedding day. Their love for one another radiated off of them all day and it was a treat to get to work with them. We had a great time producing this wedding video! Equipment used for this video: Cameras: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z6 Lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 24-70mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 14-24 f/2.8 Drone: DJI Air 2s Audio: Tascam D...
An Intimate Estate Wedding // Jenny + Shannon // Grand Junction Colorado (Shot on Nikon)
Просмотров 1088 месяцев назад
Jenny and Shannon had a beautiful wedding at the family estate. This intimate and joyful wedding was so special and unique. It was a privileged to be apart of their special day and we are grateful that we were able to document it for them! Equipment used to film: Cameras: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z6 Lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 24-70mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8 Audio: Tascam DR-10L, Zoom H6 In...
How To EXPOSE Nikon N-LOG! In-Depth Discussion
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Curious on how to expose N-Log? Too long; didn't watch? I'll hit the key points: -The 2 main things to consider when shooing with N-Log are what is your shooting environment (what kind of lighting are you dealing with, how much control do you have over your subject, how much contrast is in your composition) and what is your plan for post processing (specifically what kind of rec.709 conversion ...
An Elegant Desert Wedding at Red Earth Venue in Moab Utah! // Shot on Nikon
Просмотров 2648 месяцев назад
Michael and Cheryl put on an elegant wedding out in the desert at the beautiful Red Earth Venue. This location offers views of Arches National Park and is near Canyonlands National Park. We are honored to have been apart of their special day and getting to produce this wedding film! Equipment used to produce this film: Cameras: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z6 Lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 24-70mm f/4, 70-20...
Reanna + Derek Wedding Film at Antler Ridge in Montrose Colorado! Shot on Nikon
Просмотров 1098 месяцев назад
A highlight film of Reanna and Derek's wedding day. Antler Ridge provides beautiful views from the San Juan mountain range to the Grand Mesa. Equipment that was used the day of filming: Cameras: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z6 Lens: 50mm f/1.8, 24-70mm f/4, 70-200mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8 Drone: DJI Air 2S Audio: Tascam DR-10L, Zoom H6 Interested in our services, feel free to reach out here: www.spi...
PRECIOUS Couple gets Married at Brookside Gardens in Berthoud Colorado! Shot on Nikon
Просмотров 868 месяцев назад
Brooklyn and Josiah put on a beautiful wedding day that was FULL of all the right emotions! We are thrilled and honored that we were able to be apart of their special day, capturing all of those precious details ensuring they will get to remember them forever! For anyone that is interested, the following list is of the equipment that was used to film this wedding: Cameras: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z6, N...
the ACTUAL DIFFERENCE between the Nikon Z 8 and Z 9!
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
I recently got the Nikon Z 8 to help support the video needs of our production company and I have been playing around with it trying to get it ready for our upcoming projects. But while I was messing around with it, I got to wondering, what is the actual difference between the Z 8 and Z 9 considering there is a $1500 difference in price? Time to find out!
Nikon Crushed It!!! Unboxing the Nikon Z8
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Nikon Crushed It!!! Unboxing the Nikon Z8
Breathtaking Views from Redlands Home in Grand Junction, Colorado!!!
Просмотров 113Год назад
Breathtaking Views from Redlands Home in Grand Junction, Colorado!!!
REAL WORLD Nikon Z 9 VIDEO Autofocus Test! Firmware v 3.01
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
REAL WORLD Nikon Z 9 VIDEO Autofocus Test! Firmware v 3.01
is the Nikon Z 9 WORTH it for VIDEOGRAPHY in 2023? - A Filmmakers Perspective
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
is the Nikon Z 9 WORTH it for VIDEOGRAPHY in 2023? - A Filmmakers Perspective
7 Drone Real Estate Tips for Beginners!!!
Просмотров 722 года назад
7 Drone Real Estate Tips for Beginners!!!
What to KNOW before BUYING a Drone in 2021! (Things Are Changing)
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 года назад
What to KNOW before BUYING a Drone in 2021! (Things Are Changing)
Hiking in Western Colorado (Rabbits Ear)
Просмотров 1563 года назад
Hiking in Western Colorado (Rabbits Ear)
How to ADD the Sun's GLOW to ANY Photo!
Просмотров 1503 года назад
How to ADD the Sun's GLOW to ANY Photo!
Fix QUIET AUDIO in 30 SECONDS or Less Using DYNAMICS! (Adobe Premiere Pro 2021)
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
Fix QUIET AUDIO in 30 SECONDS or Less Using DYNAMICS! (Adobe Premiere Pro 2021)
Remembering the POSITIVE EXPERIENCES of 2020! What about YOU?
Просмотров 773 года назад
Remembering the POSITIVE EXPERIENCES of 2020! What about YOU?
Great Gift Ideas for CONTENT CREATORS in 2020
Просмотров 1633 года назад
Great Gift Ideas for CONTENT CREATORS in 2020
An Up Close Capture of the Space X STARSHIP SN8 LAUNCH and LANDING from South Padre Island!
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 года назад
An Up Close Capture of the Space X STARSHIP SN8 LAUNCH and LANDING from South Padre Island!
How to Smoothly TRANSITION Footage from VERTICAL to HORIZONTAL for INSTAGRAM! (Adobe Premiere Pro)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 года назад
How to Smoothly TRANSITION Footage from VERTICAL to HORIZONTAL for INSTAGRAM! (Adobe Premiere Pro)
How to CHOOSE your time-lapse INTERVAL and FRAME RATE (Using PHOTOPILLS and ADOBE PREMIERE PRO)
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.3 года назад
How to CHOOSE your time-lapse INTERVAL and FRAME RATE (Using PHOTOPILLS and ADOBE PREMIERE PRO)
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR REAL World Review (With Sample Photos)
Просмотров 24 тыс.3 года назад
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR REAL World Review (With Sample Photos)
HIKING in EAST SAGUARO National Park! Is it WORTH a visit???
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
HIKING in EAST SAGUARO National Park! Is it WORTH a visit???
i WON'T be UPGRADING to the Nikon Z 6II ... here's WHY
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i WON'T be UPGRADING to the Nikon Z 6II ... here's WHY
Didn't expect this to work. I'm beyond thankful
Thank you bro
thank you so much
You missed the most critical difference. The Z9 has a full magnesium body that will not overheat when shooting high data rate video like 8K NRAW. The Z8 only has a magnesium base plate & its smaller body & carbon fiber construction does not dissipate heat the same as the Z9 does. The Z8 would shut down in a continuous shooting situation while the Z9 will not, with the caveat that outdoors in direct sunlight it likely would at some point. If I were a wedding photographer...a scenario you actually described but related to the card...I would be very leery of trying to shoot video of the ceremony with a Z8. Other shooting scenarios that could be problematic...a video documentary where you're having to run with continuous shooting, or a sporting event. Basically anything where you can't simply stop the video & then start again would be problematic for the Z8.
Since making that video, I haven't had an issue with either camera over heating. I will get the hot card warning, but that's it. And I didn't mention the body make up differences since that is a pretty niche area of interest. My goal with the video was to help buyers that want the Z 9, but feel it is too expensive and were wondering if the Z 8 would work. For sure there are still differences that make the Z 9 better, but for a majority of consumers, those aren't the things that make it worth the extra 1500. But your points are valid
@@AaronSpieler Since the Z9 is a video-centric mirrorles camera made for professionals, I would assume most people willing to drop $5500 on one are working pros who will use it for video work primarily. That is its niche. The Z8 has been over-stated as the little brother that can do everything the Z9 can do, but imagine finding out that you needed it to shoot weddings but it might die in the middle of the ceremony. The heat issue to me is a huge problem & removes it from consideration for anyone who needs to be certain they can shoot continuously for more than a few minutes. Given that I could make up the cost differential on a single job, it's a no-brainer to get the Z9 for me.
To each their own I suppose. My Z 8 has given me very little issues for what I use it for, including any overheating. I still take my 9 over the 8, but it certainly isn't necessary for a vast majority of cases.
Idiotic click bait. Here is my video, “is a 2023 used car with 5k miles good enough to drive on the road in 2025?” Just stop it already.
Thanks for the engagement!
ive came back to this video multiple times dude you are a G
For sure! Glad I could help
But why +6? :D
It just feels right ya know? I kid. I don't really have a good answer. Just found that it works well
dude... I love you... this was so helpful
Awesome! Glad I could help
I'm coming from the D850 with battery grip. I knew the Z8 has literally the same technical and image quality related features as the Z9, but the battery grip for the Z8 is ugly and makes the camera as expensive as the Z9. So I got me a Z9, as I need the grip for my work.
If you know you are going to want/need a grip a lot, I would go with the Z 9 as well. Last time I looked, it is still cheaper to go Z 8 w/grip, but there are definitely some draw backs
You can't explain to people how to expose LOG and rely on Premiere's haphazard gamma and color space management to tell you anything about the data in the file. Try again once you learn Resolve & Color management.
Thanks for your engagement!
The lens is great for landscapes but even for portraits it's fine. Completely blowing out the background isn't necessary to create a good portrait. I have a few cheap vintage lenses for that which do the job very well.
I still use this lens all the time for different things. It is still very useful for a variety of things
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Ive switched to using a lut exported from resolve using the Davinci colour space transform. Its the same method outlined in Nikon recent N-log video on the official Nikon RUclips channel. It seems to be a good starting point.
Which Nikon channel? The USA one or a different one?
@@AaronSpieler Yes the Nikon USA search for “How to Color Grade Nikon N-RAW with N-Log in DaVinci Resolve” then Generate the lut cube64. Generate 2 luts see long answer below. Nikon footage is: Rec2020 with N-log Gamma Long answer: Sorry got a bit carried away something in here may be new to you. Check whether you have generated a lut Full Range or Video Levels. Make a lut for both and maybe clearly label them. The one you would use in premier with N-log ProRez video levels and the other use with N-Raw Full Range. This can be set in resolve on the media page right click the clip > Clip attributes > video > full range / limited. Both N-Raw and ProRez N-log are the same Rec.2020 but Premier interoperates the N-Raw as Rec 2020 full Range and ProRez it assumes Rec.709 Video Levels. In Premier as you have discovered you should put the lut on the track above in the timeline or in last luminentry in the chain of luminentry effects so you are grading with the dynamic range of log and converting after your grade. I recently switched to resolve from Premier, I edit in custom colour managed rather than the CCT node method as shown by Nikon so my clips show the right gamma in the bins. I've noticed grading with resolve colour Managed as apposed to using a lut is more robust. My first N-log project a year ago was in premier and I had the same issues as you except the rec 2020 was interpreted as limited rec709. Premier assumes all footage is Rec.709 video levels not Rec2020 full range. The Nikon lut assumes rec.2020 Full range. Premier reads raw files correctly. In Premier sequence settings have you tried “Maximum bit depth” “Maximum Render Quality” and “Composite in Linear Colour” options? If you ever decide to edit N-log in Resolve here are my resolve custom colour project settings on the Colour Management Tab: Colour Science : Davinci YRGB Colour Managed Deselect “Automatic colour management” Colour Processing Mode: Custom Select: Use Seporate colour space and gamma Input colour space: Rec.2020 - Input Gamma: N-Log Timeline colour space Rec.709 Gamma Rec.709 Timeline working Luminance: SDR 100 Limit Output Gama to: Rec.709 Input DRT: Davinci Output DRT: Davinci
@@AaronSpieler Yes the Nikon USA search for “How to Color Grade Nikon N-RAW with N-Log in DaVinci Resolve” then Generate the lut cube64. Generate 2 luts see long answer below. Nikon footage is: Rec2020 with N-log Gamma Long answer: Sorry got a bit carried away something in here may be new to you. Check whether you have generated a lut Full Range or Video Levels. Make a lut for both and maybe clearly label them. The one you would use in premier with N-log ProRez video levels and the other use with N-Raw Full Range. This can be set in resolve on the media page right click the clip > Clip attributes > video > full range / limited. Both N-Raw and ProRez N-log are the same Rec.2020 but Premier interoperates the N-Raw as Rec 2020 full Range and ProRez it assumes Rec.709 Video Levels. In Premier as you have discovered you should put the lut on the track above in the timeline or in last luminentry in the chain of luminentry effects so you are grading with the dynamic range of log and converting after your grade. I recently switched to resolve from Premier, I edit in custom colour managed rather than the CCT node method as shown by Nikon so my clips show the right gamma in the bins. I've noticed grading with resolve colour Managed as apposed to using a lut is more robust. My first N-log project a year ago was in premier and I had the same issues as you except the rec 2020 was interpreted as limited rec709. Premier assumes all footage is Rec.709 video levels not Rec2020 full range. The Nikon lut assumes rec.2020 Full range. Premier reads raw files correctly. In Premier sequence settings have you tried “Maximum bit depth” “Maximum Render Quality” and “Composite in Linear Colour” options? If you ever decide to edit N-log in Resolve here are my resolve custom colour project settings on the Colour Management Tab: Colour Science : Davinci YRGB Colour Managed Deselect “Automatic colour management” Colour Processing Mode: Custom Select: Use Seporate colour space and gamma Input colour space: Rec.2020 - Input Gamma: N-Log Timeline colour space Rec.709 Gamma Rec.709 Timeline working Luminance: SDR 100 Limit Output Gama to: Rec.709 Input DRT: Davinci Output DRT: Davinci
@@AaronSpieler my reply keeps getting deleted not sure what's going on
It looks like it posted twice for me which is fine. That all does look pretty helpful, I'll have to dive into that more soon. Thank you!
same what I thought, better take one shot and use AI noise in LR :)
Yeah, still been playing with it and haven't found a great use for it at the moment.
I thought pixel shift would be added to the Z9 at some point, since it's in the Z8 firmware. A Nikon rep said that the Z9 probably could not do pixel shift because the sensor stabilization is a little different than the Z8/Zf. The Z8 with the vertical grip is about 0.5 inches (~1.5cm) taller than the Z9. While older EN-EL15 batteries can be used in the Z8, I think only the EN-EL15c allows USB-PD charging in-camera.
That's interesting to hear about the stabilization in the Z9. And as far as USB-C charging on the Z8, the 15b, 15c, and 3rd party batteries all charge with mine. But my buddy with a Zf is saying that he has to have the 15C for it to charge. I guess Nikon changed something with the Zf, but I don't really understand all of that.
@@AaronSpieler It's interesting that the 15b battery charges in the Z8. I thought it did not have the circuitry for in-camera charging.
Thx for posting this video. I just ordered the Z8, and wasn't sure if it came with a charger. Your unboxing answered my question. Take Care!
Absolutely! Glad I could be helpful!
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Thanks for the engagement!
Awesome video! Thanks. I helped me with our video processing. The next video that'll come out on our channel will have nice crisp audio thanks to your tutorial!
Absolutely! Glad I could help!
Aaron thanks for comparison to the pixel shift between Z8 & Zf. As I heard a lot of Nikon users said that, in term of the manual focus performance with manual lenses, Zf has better usage experience than Z8. Will you consider to make an other deep comparison on manual focus with manual lense to Z8 and Zf?
I would be open to doing a video like that. Is there a particular question you are trying to answer? Or are you just more curious to see if there is a difference?
Lumetri Color's "exposure" slider is a joke. It's not exposure it's brightness. You have to add contrast in couple with it--or adjustment layers as you've mentioned.
Interesting. That's the first I've heard of that being the case. I know it is brightness for compressed codecs, but it's true for RAW as well?
I can't remove SD card without carefully using a tweezer. I am short, and don't have big fingers. Small rig grip loosened twice, while walking around. Would have crashed to the ground, but I caught it by the Peak Slide strap. One end of strap connected to the body and the other connected to the grip. Now check on tightening screw each time out.
Sorry to hear that. I know the cards slots can loosen up some over time. Otherwise you may have to send it in for repair unfortunately.
Nikon z9 is much better than z8. Z8 has heating issues.
You're right, that makes it much better...
Is that new? Why the box no seal?
It was new. None of my bodies or lenses have ever had seals. Do yours?
@@AaronSpieler Nikon does sealing sticker in China. Not sure why they don’t in the US? Without sealing, hard for customer to identify the camera is completely new or someone used/returned.
Aaron thank you, Nikon is the best camera. I started using software for Tornado NKN cameras, updating the firmware, looking at errors and mileage.
i apologize, but I am not sure about what you are talking about. what are Tornado NKN cameras?
@@AaronSpieler Original software for Nikon cameras
My brother and I shot with black FE2. FE, & FA bodies back in the film days so we're good with the Zf look. We plan to have a Zf some time as specs-wise it is great bang-for-buck. However, I don't think either of us will be using the top shutter speed dial (with full stops only) when we could do 1/3 stops with the front control wheel like we do on our current cameras.
It is nice that they still included the modern control wheels and not just lock you into using the dial. My buddy likes the dial, but he is usually shooting in very controlled environments and not in a rush.
Nice unboxing video. Use to use the Nikon D850 for the longest time. So glad they remained that camera in the z8.
Thanks! Nikon keeping a standard of high quality.
💀☠💀Once Jim Jennard departed RED I had a feeling and it became true, that RED was slowly losing money, momentum and they were heading slowly to extinction so the new owner and CEO sold it before he lost even more money. I was one of the first RED ONE original camera owners and RED treated me like crap after I paid them their $40K all at once for the Red One with all accessories. I was one of the first 500 buyers that should have received the RED One but RED played favorites and shipped over 5,000 Red Ones before they shipped mine so I lost valuable time to rent it so I can recuperate the $40K I paid them. I'm still trying to get rid of it and will never trust this company or Panasonic ever again. Panasonic's problem is that they introduce a camera and 3 years later they stop any technical support on it, so AVOID Panasonic at all costs.
Very interesting take. Most people just want to talk about specs and brand loyalty, but it sounds like you have a more educated view on things. Most of the comments I have seen have to do with people still pushing this narrative that "Nikon sucks" or "this will save Nikon". I think it is very clear why this happened. Nikon was going to be able to beat RED in court over this compressed RAW patenet. They had an Article 41 dismissal which makes me think that RED knew that was the case. But it probably goes even more into what you are saying about them losing money in general. I'd imagine a company like Nikon was well aware of this and I have a conspiracy theory that they added NRAW to the Z 9 literally to make all of this happen. Nikon clearly has been taking video more seriously with these mirrorless cameras. And instead of putting all this time and money into R&D and marketing for a Nikon cinema line, why not just buy a well known cinema company that is failing. RED gets to "stay in business" and Nikon can become an instant competitor in the cinema market. Especially in the $10k and less space for budget consumers. That's my theory anyways. Suppose we shall see
@@AaronSpieler When Jim Jennard was running the show, the RED lot had 3 Lamborghinis and a loaded special edition Hummer parked there all the time. Jim bought a private island and a mansion in Hollywood Hills. When Jim and Ted left RED, Jarred became the CEO and owner and things started going downhill from there despite they were trying to keep up the hype with new models. Also they offered me for $11K to upgrade for a RED with Helium sensor and give the Red One body back since I was one of the first 500 buyers and a believer in RED and they screwed me AGAIN!!! They did the upgrade in 3 stages and I was placed on stage 3. I kept calling them every 2 weeks and they kept telling me they are on stage 2 and suddenly one week they told me that stage 3 ended 6 months ago. Total lie, since I was calling them twice a month. Screw RED.
So if I expose NLOG with a Shinobi (or waveform on the LCD screen) I have the same LUT active as the one I grade with. Still, the waveform only shows LOG values, while on my Lumix, the result of the applied LUT is active and visible in the waveform. Is this a Nikon thing, or a setting in the Z9 I can change? Now I switch to SDR temporarily to set a correct exposure. Thanks!
I have not found a way to change this. As far as I know, it always shows the LOG IRE values. If you have the view assist turned on, it shows the SDR values that the v2 LUT will apply to the image, but not the waveform. And if you have zebras on, it is showing you which highlights are about to lose detail. It doesn't really bother me anymore since I have gotten used to it, but I do wish that was something that you could change
I used my Z8 to test the Pixel shift with Landscape/ Macro/ Product and food Photography. I must say I didn't see a significant difference, or a good reason to keep using Pixel-shift Technology. The noise can be cleared (I use TOPAS De Noise) nice tool but useless
It has 4 advantages on paper. Moiré/color fringe reduction, improved color reproduction since the pixels don't have to interpolate, higher resolution, and noise reduction. Of course noise and resolution are the two features that will grab attention first, but I think each component has a purpose for specific scenarios. With that said, I would agree with you that the benefits often times do not outweigh the rewards. And with nearly 1 gig file sizes, this isn't a feature that I will be using often.
Nice review! Thank you. A lot of the issues being described are issues with the merge software rather than the Pixel-Shift process itself. So… nothing to do with either of the cameras. Any technology has parameters to work within. In this case, the caveat is movement within the subject, as you demonstrated. Also, any technology has its intended purpose. With Pixel-shift, it’s primarily a boost of pixel-count. Depending on the software used, it also helps to reduce noise. Your Drone pics demonstrated this nicely. All in all, it’s a tool for a purpose, with its own limitations. The fact that Nikon was able to implement it retroactively with a firmware update is nothing short of brilliant!
Thanks for the feedback! Always appreciated. This video was honestly born out of haste and not quality. The Z 8 received the firmware update and my buddy has the Z f, so I figured the sooner I could get a video out about it, the better it would do on RUclips. And due to some technical and personal issues, it took much longer to publish then originally planned. Also, neither of us did any research or planning before this experience. We just went and did it, but little did we know that we weren't really doing things correctly. Since all of this happened in real life, I decided to still post this video out of honesty and I figured someone still might benefit from it. I do have plans to make an updated version as well as a "all you need to know" about pixel shift style video here soon. I have read nikons guide quite extensively and there are a lot of things I could do better now that I understand it more.
The very first comment you should have made is regarding how the Z8 feels in your hands, ie does it feel plasticky?; or does it feel solid?.
It feels solid. I'm used to the Z 9, so of course it isn't as beefy as that, but I think that is a pro for most people and not a con. All of my fingers fit on the grip and it has the same build components as the Z 9 on the outside. Pretty solid to me!
@@AaronSpieler Thank you for replying
Definitely gonna be trying this out in more of the “proper” scenarios!
Absolutely haha
Thanks for the test!
For sure! I think we are going to do something similar. But now that we know a bit more about it, we can do it a little better I think
That's great. Hope they can do r3d in the z mount. But they still need to get a better nlog, and better auto focus. But Nikon is clearly here to compete.
My guess is an FX3 style body with the Nikon name and Z mount with some of the RED cinema tech packed in. It sounds like the companies will stay separate, but Nikon will have access to RED's cinema tech which will help them immediately be a competitor in that market, while RED will get access to Nikon's money and infrastructure which will help them accelerate their growth and capabilities as well. It definitely seems like a mutual gain, but a lot of people only look at gear and not business. I personally love the current N-LOG, but I think they need more than one type for different shooting environments. I know a lot of people aren't really sure how to use N-LOG and it is quite different from the other brands, but I think this will help them with that front quite a bit. Not to mention the compressed RAW situation which is what I think lead to this happening in the first place. Nikon playing chess when everyone else is playing checkers. Nikon AF is also fantastic when used correctly, but I know it is considered to still be behind the curve. While RED does support AF with certain lenses, they don't recommend it, so I don't know how much they will help them with that, but again that could be a mutually beneficial area for sure. People have dogged on Nikon for a minute now, but they will have been around for 107 years come July. It is quite bold to assume they are a company that is going out of business or that they don't understand how to be relevant. They are just in no rush to impress RUclipsr's like some other companies. And when they make products or big moves, it isn't on accident. Super excited where this goes from here and how it will effect the industry as a whole!
This is gonna change the game! Cant wait to see what this means for future Nikons and the industry! 📽️🎥📷
for sure man! I'm very excited to see where this goes
howe you find or set 35 IRE in z9 ?
It is a little tricky since the screen on the Z 9 is small. If you have an external recorder then it helps. But the waveform monitor on the Z 9 has 5 lines. The bottom one is 0 IRE, the next one up is 25, then 50, then 75, then 100. So I do my best with the waveform set to large to put my grey card in between the 25 and 50 IRE lines, staying closer to the 25 since 35 is closer to 25. I wish they had an actual line that represented where they recommend grey cards to be set at, but maybe that is something they will do soon.
@@AaronSpieler Hi Aaron. thnkz a lot but i didnt know abot the grey card. i thought that was for white balance?
I have heard some people argue that the white balance checkers and 18% grey cards aren't actually accurate. I am not experienced enough to say if that is accurate or not, but from my experience, the little collapsible one that I have has worked fine so far. On one side is just white fabric which allows you to use a pin dropper or a parade vectorscope to dial in your white balance pretty closely as long as you weren't extremely far off. On the other side is fabric that is called 18% grey as far as I know. This allows you to set your exposure to the recommended IRE for whatever LOG gamma you are using, N-LOG in this case. Depending on the rec.709 conversion LUT you are using, you can set your 18% grey to different IRE values, but that is why I brought that point up in the video. If you are able to use the 18% grey card for white balance, I am unaware of how to do so. I do know they also make color checker charts which allows you to make sure all of your colors are where they should be, not just white, but I haven't really had a need thus far to pick one up. Probably should and start learning how to use it haha
@@AaronSpieler Thank you so much for your time to answer me ) i also have no idee how to use a gray card. foro photography it can be usefull if it has te be colour perfect i think. i also have to dive in to it. The z9 is fabelous for filming and i am learning to us davincy with Nlog .. so far so good but my monitor isnt colour accurate. maybe a rec 709 monitor in the future. again thanks a lot ... greetings from the Netherlands )
That's awesome! Glad you are enjoying it. Please feel free to let me know about any other videos you might find helpful!
I'm stoked!!
Me too!!
Based on my testing, I've discovered that achieving optimal noise performance and dynamic range involves a specific workflow. Begin by balancing the image or adjusting the exposure according to your preference; if there are skin tones present, aim for around 38 IRE with false color. Next, increase the exposure by 0.5 to 1.0 full stop without overexposing the highlights. You can later adjust this in post-production to maintain a pristine image quality. Additionally, I've developed a custom N-Log to Rec709 conversion LUT, drawing inspiration from the color rendering of ARRI cameras, particularly the Alexa 35.
That's quite the workflow. Do you mostly shoot in studio/controlled environments? And are you using an external monitor? I don't think the Z cameras have that built in, so I am assuming that you are. 38 IRE sounds pretty low for skin tones, even with how dark/contrasted N-Log shoots. Is there a reason you don't shoot 18% grey at 34-48 IRE? I have found that gets the best results for me, at least with skin tones present in the composition. I hardly have to correct anything at that point and skin tones sit at about 68-75 IRE once I apply Nikon's V2 3D LUT to Z 9/Z 8 footage. The Z 8 and Z 9 are ever so slightly different, but that hasn't been a big enough deal for me. Also, how did you create your own 3D conversion LUT? I would love to know more about that and if you use it for everything you shoot. Did you make it in Resolve? Does it work in every NLE? I'm so curious haha. Thanks for your comment, always love hearing how other people do things to help me learn and grow.
@@AaronSpieler Ah my bad😂 Of course middle gray is what I meant for 38 IRE! Yeah I normally place the skin tones at the 65 to 75 IRE range!😁
Oh! Gotcha haha. That makes more since. I was like damn that's dark lol
@@AaronSpieler I created the conversation LUT in resolve, in combination with a CST and many adjustment nodes to control color rendition. I use my LUT for everything N-Log, either as is, or as a starting point for a creative grade👍🏼😁
That's awesome! We dove into color grading last fall as our weddings became more often. So we are still very new to the process, but slowly trying to learn haha
Cool video but not sure why you say you are not seeing reviews for this camera. RUclips is flush with them.
They are now. Tmhe was referring more to when he was first looking back in October and November and he was trying to decide if he wanted to switch. We also recorded this video awhile ago and I took way too long to edit it since RUclips isn't the main part of our business. But yes, there are tons of videos now
Gotcha. Well enjoy it. Love mine. Have the 40 and just got the 85 1.8 and it really is such an easy to use family and everday camera. With 3d tracking and eye af it is like cheating haha.
@@DSG0805Glad you are happy with it! The amount of people that complain about Nikon's auto focus is baffling to me. It is really good and once you dial it in, the results are wonderful.
@@AaronSpieler Well, I will admit Nikon really was lackluster as all hell when they entered the mirrorless world officially. The Nikon Z6 and Z7 just did nothing for me and the autofocus was noticeably behind Sony (understandable as they had been in the mirrorless game a lot longer by this point) and Canon. However, with the Z9, Z8, and Zf, they are back. It still may be third place when run through vigorous tests, but the gap is a lot narrower. The Z9 is my dream camera and I hope to get one used when its successor roles out and people start selling at low prices (I have always gripped my DSLRs so the Z9 just feels right).
I got my Z 6 back in the summer of 2019 and it was the first camera I had. I did have a little Sony Rx100, but I hated the thing. I knew Sony wasn't for me. Canon had too many handicaps, so I went with the Z 6 and never looked back. Granted I was only using it for travel and basic videos. But then I got the Z 50 and that thing was awesome too, but again, wasn't using it for anything professional. Now that I run a production business, I see where those obviously lack. I have had the Z 9 for 2 years and the Z 8 for about 8 months. Both are incredible and I can't see any reason to switch brands at this point. My buddy getting the Z f was a cool change of pace and I have been really impressed to see what it can do
Nice photos!
Thanks! He's pretty good at photos
Great video, guys! Cant wait to see more great photos
We'll keep em coming!
Being on camera is fun! 😅 But, man i love this camera! Thanks for making this with me 👊
For sure dude! We can keep it going lol
A bit late guys… but it is a great camera! Thanks for the video
Tough when Nikon doesn't care to send me a pre production unit lol, plus this was my buddies so I couldn't really control the timing. Hopefully that changes in the future. Glad you liked it though!
Nikon camera with Fuji vibe :) Thanks for sharing!
Nikon camera with an FM2 vibe, but yes. That retro style is coming back around
All normal grading has to be done in DR. Amen
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Good video ! I own both the Z8 and Z9, and there are other minor differences besides the ones you mentioned. The Z8, with the battery grip, looks pretty ugly and makes the whole camera bigger (taller) than the Z9. I find that one fully charged battery on the Z9 seems to last longer than 2 EN-EL15c on the Z8. The body material is actually different in the Z9, making it more tough, and much better for dissipating heat. And, since I own the Z180-600mm lens, it seems to focus just a hair faster on the Z9, perhaps due to the bigger battery, or better focusing motor. The Z8 is great and I love it, but the Z9 is the real pro here.
I'll respond individually just to make it easier haha So I agree that any grip attachment is a downside. While they are incredibly similar in size and weight and that point, I agree that the Z8 is bigger. It also isn't as weather sealed and now you have to have 4, 6, or 8 batteries instead of 1,2 or 3. And possibly more chargers and all that. That is why I tried to stress that point that if you believe vertical shooting is important to you, a built in vertical grip is much nicer than you might realize. Now that I have had one, I don't want to go back, especially with long lenses. I was unaware that the body material is different as Nikon claims that they are the same. Now the way all the internals are laid out has to be different, and that very well can help with heat. With that said, I have used both in the same situations and have never had over heating issues with either. At least at 4k 60p in Pro Res HQ shooting. I don't shoot in RAW, files are too big and I don't need it. The cards will say they are hot occasionally, but then I just open the side door and it's all good. But I would imagine the Z 9 is still better at heat dissipation. The longest lens I have is the 70-200 2.8, and I haven't found a difference yet in focusing speed or accuracy. But at those longer lengths, I'll take your word for it haha.
this was exactly what I needed thank you king
You're welcome!
I always have success loading my lut in the creative tab, instead of the adjustment layer.
I'll start by saying that I am no professional when it comes to the technical aspect of PP, but I have experimented quite a bit. What I have found is that no matter where you apply it, a 3D LUT will convert LOG into rec.709. With that said, PP still works kind of like Photoshop layers. Meaning, if you apply the 3D LUT to the Basic Input drop down in the basic panel, any adjustments that follow are being applied to an already converted clip and not the LOG 10-bit metadata. So when you apply a 3D LUT to the creative tab, you can still make exposure, contrast, white balance, etc. changes to the clip, but if you go down to the curves, color wheels, or hsl secondary, you are now working with a converted clip and not the original metadata. I hope that makes sense. Again, I could be wrong and I have done a TON of research trying to figure out why PP does this in the first place. Seems like a flaw IMO, you should be able to apply a conversion LUT into the basic input LUT drop down and work with the clip that way. But even the "all mighty" DaVinci Resolve uses nodes which works a lot like PS Layer and PP adjustment layers. All that said, I personally like the adjustment layer method since all of my clips use the same LUT, that workflow works well for me. But I understand that can get really complicated depending on other peoples situations.
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