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Is Nikon D40 + 35G still good at 2025? Please advise me. I'm thinking of buying it.

Why not assign a button to 3D[AF-ON] rather than 3D? Pushing the button then activates both 3D tracking and initiates autofocus.

Nice tips 👍 I have Lens Fn1 allocated to single point AF for the same reason, think I might try 3D tracking and see how it goes. Those two front Fn buttons are my one gripe with the Z50ii, they're too wee and too fiddly compared to the ones on the D700. Specifically the lower of the two which doesn't have a good placement, so not ideal for any function needed in a hurry. I have Fn2 set to "Access top item in My Menu" with the top item being "Auto ISO sensitivity control" that way I can quickly turn Auto ISO on and off. Fn1 I have set to toggle Spot Metering on and off. Other customisations I have... Picture Control button set to Release Mode and Release mode button I have set to Metering. Really enjoying my Z50ii for nature walks, with the Tamron 50-400 its a nice lightweight combination. Nikon released it at exactly the right time for me, I was about to buy a ZF but this body suits me much better ergonomically and at a fraction of the cost.

Which Nikon 300mm F4 did you use withe the Viltrox adapter?

Interesting! Can it be used with Davinci Resolve? I don’t see the link for this product…

I am sorry but no way I am paying more than 500 usd for a product of this quality non dji

Doesn't seem to be available in the UK?

Concerning battery life, i was worried after hearing shot counts of around 250, i did my first shoot this morning, taking 150 shots messing about with the screen, and not trying to expand the battery life, the only thing i did was to put it in airplane mode as i dont need wifi and bluetooth while shooting, and in my 2 hour session the battery indicator never moved, i lost one bar after coming home, reveiwing the images and transferring them to the pc, so i think its more than adequate

I agree, Nikon should implement the screen like the A7RV. I thought the z6iii was going to get it but no joy.

I’m about to get a Z6II in 2025. I just picked up a Zf and while I love it, I want a second body that’s similar in IQ, but will give me better ergonomics. The Z6 II is right in my price range and it’ll allow me to grab more glass.

Fully articulating way better I have the Z7ii and Z50ii and the Z50ii is far more versatile and protects the screen Allthough I use the viewfinder for all stills and having it off center is no issue for me

I prefer the flip screen but I don't understand why we should have to pick between the two types. The Sony A7RV has the perfect screen. It's a fully articulating and tilt screen in one! No need to pick. You got both options in one solution! Nikon needs to just copy that design.

Really no excuse for it being an either or situation. Have a look at the Fuji X-T100 screen. For me the benefit of the fully articulating screen is the ability to close it with the screen facing in, protecting it. With the Z50ii I'm pretty much viewfinder only and only pop the screen open when using playback or to change menu settings.

Thanks ! I was selecting it wrong. Now it works as planned… One question though, on fn3 I can’t find the same modes as in fn1 and fn2. Do they change or is this a layer8 problem ?

Z50II cannot be compared with the iconic robust magnesium alloy body the D500... Even though the Z50II is having the advanced pedigree trickling down from the Z8/Z9 bodies... If Nikon is truly serious about the APSc sensor bodies then to replace the iconic D500 they should be coming out with 33/45MP APSc sensor bodies with dual card slots CFExpress SD ENEL 15c battery IBIS and 6K video capabilities with Expeed 7 processor...

New versions aren't always upgrade but they are always cash grabs. An upgrade from the Z50 is the Z6 line. The Z50 is a basic entry level camera that your skill level should outgrow any possible inline updates

I have a Nikon ZZ16+😅 BEST EVER for KI😅

the shutter speed limited to 1/4000 s. makes it not very compatible with bird photography there is no improvement over the D500

I'm looking forward to the next video about the d40. It would be great if you could also comment on the 35mm dx lens. Maybe you can show photos taken with this lens. Thank you very much.

But... what's your claim in this video? Compare the one to the other..? WHY..?

An excellent review. However the reason what the D500 feels more robust isn't because it more well constructed, it is because it weighs more. Never did get the D500 because I went to the D750 but expect that like my D300 and D750 the body of the D500 weighs as much as a Z8. Yes, they did carry smaller and lighter DX format lenses but the camera bodies are in today's world overweight. BTW, I started with a F2 in 1973 and that camera body weighed in at 20 grams heavier than a Z8, so this trend wasn't just the DSLR's. Today we have Magnesium Chassis and carbon reinforced engineered plastics and the result is lighter camera bodies that are both rugged and weather sealed to a higher degree than cameras like the D500. Yeah, I said it flat out, the Z50 II will hold up better in a rain storm than a D500.

This echoes my own thoughts. I would like both ideally. There have been no new DSLR lenses, and old lenses can no longer be repaired due to the lack of replacement components. Recording video with the D500 is a pain. The 4K image is beautiful but lacks internal image stabilisation. Constant chatter noise from the autofocus when videoing. On the other hand newer mirror-less lenses are again getting larger and heavier and negating something that was once a strong advantage. I would love to see the Z50ii get a better body.

Didint work my dear friend

Ich bin nach wie vor der Meinung, NIKON hat sich mit der D500 ein Denkmal gesetzt.

You seem to rate optical viewfinders highly, but if you shoot wildlife (etc) in low light, the EVFs win hands down (brighten the exposure to grab focus and compose, or just brighten the EVF display and keep the exposure normal...)

I dont see this mentioned a lot, but for me, I could never go back to the shutter sound of the D500. Like a jackhammer!!! I loved that camera - back in the day - but I've never looked back.

Personally i think the z50ii is more comparable to the d7000 series. the exspeed 7 processor is far superior than what was in the dslrs anf the features are packed in the z50ii. if you are needing video or just gerting started if you are just shooting photos or already have it then the d500 is yoir go. i would be going from a d500 - z50ii. I am keeping my d500 for no other reason that its the same battery and memory cards as my z6ii amd z8, most boring reason ever lol

There are so many different opinions about the Z50 II. Christopher Frost did not like it at all. It takes something to compete with the D500. I have a Z8, and still I often take the D500 instead.

Why They are 2 completely different cameras and the 500 is no longer made The Z50 is not a pro level camera and the price is in a different bracket

how do i move the auto focus square, it is only in the centre , what if i want it moving to the left for example. many thanks

Nikon Z50II, a piece of junk plastic, except the Expeed 7 processor, the Z5 is much better, full frame and metal.

I wonder if this is the same process to fix the audio issue I'm experiencing with my Z50 camera. Just the left channel is working. the problem goes away on any external mic - its just an internal mic issue.

The flip-out screen is great for low angle portrait shots. I had it on my D5300 and I missed that feature on the Z50 - glad the Z50ii has it now.

Wrong! You don't have to look sideways at the screen. Try this...Open fully, turn through 180 degrees, close. Now the screen is in exactly the same place as the original Z50's screen. Thanks for an honest video. I'll watch out for more.

AF for 85 G on a Z6 body is a shit. Very slow and hunt a tiny bit every time. Very hard for eyes AF gets the right focus.

I switched from my Nikon Z50 to Z50II and it was worth it.

Barry, Appreciate hearing your thoughts on the version 2. I’ve had the z50 for 4 years. Wasn’t going to upgrade. But i do appreciate the improvements, especially now having actual buttons on back, and i do like the flip out screen for when shooting vertical stills. I’ll give it a try when i can get hands on with it .

Majority of my photography is wildlife, mainly birds, so have ordered Z50ii & z180-600 👍

Looks good 👍🏾 i was thinking about doing the same thing but with the OM1 Mk2 or EM 1X

For what its worth, I love the flip out screen on my Zf. I use it all the time exactly as you demonstrated with the Z50ii - easy to get accustomed to.

If I understood correctly, one needs to know what one is going to be photographing before picking a photographic tool set. I agree. I am not going to shoot so many things... like action... so I do not need much of the spandangle of most of many cameras. My choice was not a broad casted camera. I got what served my purposes. I am happy for those that need all the bells and whistles and are getting them today. Good for all of them folk.

I love shooting 16:9 in black & white on my Zf. Not nearly the same as Xpan format but I love it. Also a big fan of the Widelux camera (Jeff Bridges does amazing work, and Peter McKinnon has recently started using it). Nice tips here!

The Hasselblad X2D 100c has the x-pan aspect ration as a crop option as well. By the way, I agree, it is a great aspect ratio. I find myself using it extensively in my work.

What in god's name is X-Pan look??? If you mean the crop, then its a 2.7X crop (65mmX24mm) so just take your picture and apply a custom 2.7X crop in light room or PS or whatever photoediting software you use.

It's why I bought a GFX

magnificent digital camera. i broke the lens which no longer pulls out, i bought a new one and hope i will be able to mount it and make it work like it used to.thanks for this video

Just got z6nii myself last month and find it great. Yes got it used buti don't know why people think it's bad. Not everyone can afford a 4000 plus camera

Why not just do a vertical pano then crop for a real x pan look

Lumix full frame cameras do an X Pan crop

Will the z series lens fit the z dx mount? Will it not lose image quality?