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STM ChargeTree Mag and 65W Power Adapter Review - The perfect triple charging combo for Apple users
STM is an Australian based company that produces some high quality portable chargers and associated tech.
This week we are covering two of their latest products, the STM ChargeTree Mag - a magsafe compatible triple charger that will keep your iPhone, AirPods and Apple watch charged - and their 65W power adapter.
Together these two devices will have you covered to charge almost anything - regardless of what country you are in - thanks to the included plug adapters with the 65W charger.
Featured in this video:
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STM 65W power adapter: amzn.to/3yhgq1k
Equipment used to film this video available on Amazon:
Nikon Z8: amzn.to/4ccXZZv
Nikon Z6 II: amzn.to/3NbSIWV
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Видео

Camp Snap Screenless Digital Camera Review - Fun and fearless photography for everyone
Просмотров 567Месяц назад
Modern digital cameras can be prohibitively expensive. Whether a mobile phone, a tablet, a compact digital camera or mirrorless / DSLR, costs can quickly mount. The Camp Snap screenless digital camera has a very different ethos - cheap and cheerful. From the brightly colored body to basic controls, the Camp Snap is an approachable camera, perfect for capturing memories for anyone of any age. So...
UGREEN Nexode 130W, 20,000mAh Power Bank - From laptops to camping lights, this charger has it all!
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Enjoy up to 30% off on UGREEN Nexode Power Bank: UGREEN Nexode Power Bank series (Amazon): bit.ly/4cSnWyH UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh, 130W (Amazon): amzn.to/3zQaBs1 UGREEN Nexode Power Bank series (ugreen.com):bit.ly/3Ye2U90 The UGREEN Nexode 130W 20000mAh Power Bank is a high powered and great value power bank. It is capable of delivering up to 100W over USB-C to charge devices such as ...
From the Nikon Z6 II to the Nikon Z8 - Why on paper the Z6 III just didn’t make sense to me
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Месяц назад
I was incredibly hyped for the Nikon Z6 III. As a longtime user of the Nikon Z6 and a user of the Z6 II from launch, the Z6 III was surely the logical upgrade. But as the £2,700 launch price was revealed, over £700 more than when the Z6 II launched, and taking into account current offers on the Z8... I had a serious conundrum on my hands. In this video I discuss my thinking for the move to the ...
UGREEN Nexode Magnetic Wireless Power Bank - Reliable power on the cheap?
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
The UGREEN Nexode Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is one of the best value MagSafe power banks on the market. In comparison to the Anker 621 which will cost you £26, the UGREEN Nexofe Magnetic Wireless Power Bank will only cost you £19. That's a big difference if you're looking for a great value charger for Apple devices. Watch the full review to learn more. If you want the UGREEN Nexode Magnetic ...
Itson taking the humble AA/AAA to new heights - Sustainable and a fantastic rechargeable offering
Просмотров 8492 месяца назад
The humble AA / AAA battery is something most of us probably just buy when we need it with little regard for the sustainability of the product. But Itson is out to change that, offering European made sustainable single use alkaline batteries. Itson is owned by Advanced Power Solution - formerly Panasonic Energy Europe - that means the rechargeable batteries are essentially rebranded versions of...
Anker MagGo 6.6K MagSafe Power Bank Review - a Bit too weird?
Просмотров 5132 месяца назад
Recently Anker launched the Anker 6.6 MagGo magnetic power bank. This power bank is fully Qi2 compatible meaning it can deliver up to 15W of ultra fast charging. The flexible stand also means you can prop up your phone at the perfect angle for enjoying content whilst pass-through USB-C charging means you can charge the power bank and use it at the same time. Watch the full review to learn more....
Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker Review - compact and rugged but sonically lacking?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Sony‘s latest Power Sound ULT line of speakers are the latest in a long line of audio products made by Sony. The ULT Field 1 is a compact water and dust resistant speaker capable of filling a room or outside space at just £119. However, has Sony tried to do too much with this Bluetooth speaker? Beyond 60% volume the sound quality really suffers, thankfully the speaker is good below this volume ...
Manfrotto Pixi Evo 2 Review Mini Tripod Review
Просмотров 4043 месяца назад
In this video I take a closer look at the Manfrotto Pixi Evo 2 Mini Tripod. This tripod has an RRP of around £60 but can often be found for closer to £40. Its versatility and stability means it's an excellent little tripod to add to your photography kit. Watch the video to learn more and be sure to keep an eye out for a special appearance of one of our cats - not once, but twice! If you want to...
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm VR Lens Review - The Ultimate Budget Telephoto Lens for the Z mount?
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 месяца назад
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F/4.5-6.3 has been around for almost five years, but even in 2024 it remains one of the most affordable telephoto lenses for the Nikon Z system. In this review I discuss the performance, build quality, handling as well as my experiences using the lens. Watch the full review to learn more. If you want to buy the lens mentioned in the video, you can use the followin...
Aputure AL-MC Pro LED Mini Video Light One Year Review - A worthy successor to the original AL-MC?
Просмотров 1523 месяца назад
The Aputure AL-MC Pro has been available for just over a year now and is an evolution of the original AL-MC. This portable mini LED panel light packs a serious punch, outputting 1,500 LUX at 0.5 meters and have a plethora of connectivity options, effects and customizations available to the user. In this video I discuss my experiences over the past year, the durability of this LED panel light an...
Sonos Sub Mini Review - The perfect companion to the Beam Gen2 or too expensive for its own good?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 месяца назад
The Sonos Sub Mini is an expensive piece of kit, coming in at £429. But it claims to vastly improve the audio experience delivered by Sonos' other speakers - so is it worth it? In this video I discuss its merits when paired with a Sonos Beam Gen2, highlighting my experiences in using it, recounting what it was like to setup and also sharing how I believe the audio has been improved. Watch the f...
Canon Feature Subscriptions and AI photography - Do we need to worry?
Просмотров 1743 месяца назад
Canon has been rumored to introduce a subscription to unlock some AI driven features on their upcoming cameras. AI is a huge topic in photography at the moment. In the UK the furore regarding the Princess of Wales' edited family photo put a huge spotlight on manipulated images. What's more, AI images cause a lot of controversy when people attempt to pass them off as real. So should we worry abo...
How to photograph the Northern Lights on a smartphone or Mirrorless / DSLR camera!
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Are you experiencing some serious FOMO after seeing the huge number of Northern Lights photos after the unprecedented Aurora Borealis on the 10th May 2024? In this vide I give you tips on how you can get your own images on the 11th May 2024 when we are expecting a similar opportunity to view the northern lights outside of the usual area - or indeed from within it in the future. Whether you're u...
Want to buy new noise cancelling earbuds in 2024? The AirPods Pro Gen 2 should be on your list!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
If you're looking to buy some new noise cancelling earphones the market is clearly hugely crowded. Options at every pricepoint entice buyers to part with their hard earned cash but should it actually be a tough decision? In this video I take a look back at the two year old Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2 earphones and discuss why, through continuous improvement, Apple still reigns supreme for most peop...
The next Nikon update: What I want from the Nikon Z6III
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
The next Nikon update: What I want from the Nikon Z6III
Anker Nano Power Bank Review - USB C charging convenience at its best
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Anker Nano Power Bank Review - USB C charging convenience at its best
Nikon acquires RED Cinema Cameras! What could this mean for users?
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Nikon acquires RED Cinema Cameras! What could this mean for users?
Nikon Z6 and Nikkor 24-200mm F/4-6.3: The ultimate used mirrorless combo in 2024?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Nikon Z6 and Nikkor 24-200mm F/4-6.3: The ultimate used mirrorless combo in 2024?
Nikon 40mm F2 review - a new nifty prime lens perfectly suited to the Z6/Z7/Z8 cameras
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Nikon 40mm F2 review - a new nifty prime lens perfectly suited to the Z6/Z7/Z8 cameras
Anker 533 Power Bank (PowerCore 30W) Review - A portable charger with all the features you need!
Просмотров 21 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Anker 533 Power Bank (PowerCore 30W) Review - A portable charger with all the features you need!
Nikon 24-200mm F4-6.3 Z lens Review - The ultimate all-in-one Nikon Z mount lens?
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Nikon 24-200mm F4-6.3 Z lens Review - The ultimate all-in-one Nikon Z mount lens?
Choosing the best compact travel tripod - Manfroto Element MII, Vanguard Vesta, K&F Concept M1
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Choosing the best compact travel tripod - Manfroto Element MII, Vanguard Vesta, K&F Concept M1
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 - D-Link Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter DWA-X582 Review
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 - D-Link Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter DWA-X582 Review
Power almost anything anywhere: ALLPOWERS R600 Portable Power Station Review
Просмотров 912Год назад
Power almost anything anywhere: ALLPOWERS R600 Portable Power Station Review
Solar Power Generation in the UK - March 2023
Просмотров 385Год назад
Solar Power Generation in the UK - March 2023
Solar Power Generation in the UK - February 2023
Просмотров 181Год назад
Solar Power Generation in the UK - February 2023
Amaran 200x fan noise
Просмотров 671Год назад
Amaran 200x fan noise
Doro Watch Review - A worth companion to the Doro 8100 Accessible Smartphone
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Год назад
Doro Watch Review - A worth companion to the Doro 8100 Accessible Smartphone
Doro 8100 Phone Review - A useable smartphone for all?
Просмотров 23 тыс.Год назад
Doro 8100 Phone Review - A useable smartphone for all?

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  • @monicawalkman8563
    @monicawalkman8563 День назад

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  • @monicawalkman8563
    @monicawalkman8563 День назад

    Anderson Steven Young Mark Thomas Brenda

  • @genetech109
    @genetech109 День назад

    Great job with the review👍👍

  • @DaoSeeker
    @DaoSeeker День назад

    Wearing it for hours does it cause your ears to sweat?

  • @Rockofaz
    @Rockofaz День назад

    I purchased the N1 V1 with 2 lenses on sale in 2013 for $289. I have been a Z50 and Z7 shooter in recent years, though I picked up a second V1 in 2023 for ~$110. I've recently returned to enjoying my original V1 with the excellent 6.7-13 (18-35, 35mm equivalent) for family photos. I also picked up the flash for $100. It compares favorably to my iPhone 15 Pro for Instagram sharing. I like the simplicity of the V1, though it's slow to recover. As all these cameras can use the same battery, I've added extra Nikon and Small Rig ones.

  • @alesh-cz
    @alesh-cz 2 дня назад

    lousy headset! I used to use Jabra evolve 40, but it broke and my company got me this piece of turd. Audio is OK, but the microphone is awful. Once I started using it instead of the old Evolve 40, people started complaining about how muffled I sound. It's as if I was calling from an old dial up phone. I tried Audacity where I could explicitly set the sample rate for the recording and the sound was still really bad. You pay for the brand, not for quality.

  • @JillWhite-e2z
    @JillWhite-e2z 2 дня назад

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    @DaisyHayes-n2k 2 дня назад

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    @DaisyHayes-n2k 2 дня назад

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    @VsnsmnGndmd 5 дней назад

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  • @mikesutherland9339
    @mikesutherland9339 5 дней назад

    Nice video! I came to the same conclusion and have ordered a Z8 too.

  • @NannyOggins
    @NannyOggins 6 дней назад

    This looks perfect for my pop, I love the fact that you can get to apps in a number of ways that’s genius. I have to ask though, is it safe for use with a pacemaker? My dad was given a phone recently that came with a warning not to use it near his pacemaker which meant he had to hold the phone six inches from his ear! As he also needs to use a hearing aid this was a trifle inconvenient! 🤪 Many thanks for this review, very well presented with no flashy sales pitch.

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 5 дней назад

      It doesn’t have magnetic charging - which I assume is what the issue was - so it MIGHT be Ok? But I’d say always consult a doctor

  • @patite3103
    @patite3103 7 дней назад

    I bought it and I was disappointed. It's not worth the money! The settings are too complicated, the screen is too small and of poor quality.

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 7 дней назад

      @@patite3103 yeah it isn’t as good as previous Bodyclock products in my opinion

  • @pablomercedes2936
    @pablomercedes2936 9 дней назад

    great video - really helps --- 1 question how do you add new apps to the Home Screen ?

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 5 дней назад

      So if you download them from the play store they should end up on the Home Screen, if you hold your finger on it you should be able to move it to a different part of the screen so it always shows up

  • @Sam-wg6ge
    @Sam-wg6ge 9 дней назад

    Thank you for sharing...it is very important information for future DIYers.

  • @marcomillo49
    @marcomillo49 10 дней назад

    For me also Nikon Z8 thanks for the review 😉🇧🇪

  • @jaylee2656
    @jaylee2656 10 дней назад

    Hi sir, as u said u while using premiere pro and draw 85w continously, how many hour can tis power bank to continous charge ur laptop in high performent mode [ premiere pro edit ] ?

  • @Woodman-Spare-that-tree
    @Woodman-Spare-that-tree 11 дней назад

    I want a cheap burner smartphone with a “pay as you go” SIM, as a second phone. This might be the one. EDIT: it’s scary that the button on the back could easily dial 999 by accident. By the way, you say it costs £200 but in August 2024, Vodafone is selling it for £118

  • @tomgodzik8951
    @tomgodzik8951 12 дней назад

    I have the Nikon Z50 with the 50-250mm lens on the way. Great video. ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤

  • @facelessnomore
    @facelessnomore 13 дней назад

    I had a J2 for a while but the main problem was the 10-30 kit lens was subject to many failures. At one time Nikon (at least in Europe) were fixing them for free, mine failed sent back and failed again within a few months. There are loads of these for sale on eBay listed with faulty lens. Also no EVF was a problem for me.

  • @GroovyTakeON
    @GroovyTakeON 13 дней назад

    Thanks for the video. I’m trying to decide between this one 130w vs UGreen 20,000mah 100w? Any recommendation?

  • @MrTan189
    @MrTan189 13 дней назад

    My wife loves Nikon 1 v1 to these day. She said it is the best color science.

  • @DrSam112
    @DrSam112 14 дней назад

    In 2024 it costs 599£ - and setting up for myself - who knows nothing about computers was easy. Bought a few days ago. I wasted thousands with BT for many years and switched to Plusnet. Now for once i dont get Wi-Fi drop outs, Happy after two days!

  • @cheetahkid
    @cheetahkid 14 дней назад

    Am I the only one who got more than 50 Nikon 1 cameras, I have been collecting since the first I saw them in 2011.

  • @SingleTrack66
    @SingleTrack66 14 дней назад

    Picked a minty s/h one up for £170 . 👊🏼

  • @LosBolivar
    @LosBolivar 16 дней назад

    Excelente video gracias por la información, mañana mismo me voy a comprar uno , ya están en 100$ ese mismo modelo, saludos desde Venezuela

  • @warthog123
    @warthog123 19 дней назад

    90% of the time most people will be shooting under bright sunlight.

  • @PaulineHobbs-Bateh
    @PaulineHobbs-Bateh 21 день назад

    Wonderfull video.This phone looks for my husband post stroke.Can an App for diabetics be added to read the Monitoring discs.

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 21 день назад

      @@PaulineHobbs-Bateh you have full access to the Google play store so as long as it’s there you can add it 🙂

  • @2007ACE2007
    @2007ACE2007 22 дня назад

    Would be great to do a charging time review from dead to 80% say vs the Belkin and some of the other folding options on the market! I've got the Belkin but looking for another option but not sure whether to stick with old faithful or look at something like this!

  • @shadow479
    @shadow479 23 дня назад

    Just so much complaining to get views and attention. For F sake!

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 23 дня назад

      @@shadow479 no one forced you to watch it 🤷‍♂️ and I was literally just sharing my thought process… which led me to making an actual purchase

  • @jimmygarcia3068
    @jimmygarcia3068 23 дня назад

    I have the SB 800 N 900 both work beautiful...no problems....to avoid over heating i turn off the 900 after use....

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 24 дня назад

    The only annoying thing was the limited rotation to the clockwise missing that over your right rear bounce or rear 45° bounce in traditional betting grip position. But we worked around it as it is still a brilliant flash all these years It does support Nikon standard TTL film all the way back into the 1980s It’s has a very wide stop of A automatic thyristor (on flash sensor) for any standard hot shoe or PC sync. Close sensitive as 1m at f2.8 & ISO 200 w/ adapter enabled.

  • @westpalmdoc
    @westpalmdoc 25 дней назад

    we can snag a used 16-35 for $350 at this point, it meets most people's needs just fine. the Z 14-30 is like four times the price, that's a lot. Dxo mark rated the 14-30 lower than the 16-35, granted different bodies, but still gives one pause.

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 25 дней назад

      At least in my personal experience having now used the 14-30 more, it’s far beyond the 16-35 in terms of IQ and sharpness. I loved my 16-35 but the 14-30 is proving far superior - especially on the Z8. That all being said, price to performance… it’s hard to knock the 16-35 at the moment!

  • @quantifygg
    @quantifygg 26 дней назад

    Hi! Great review, thanks for this. Have tried using this mic with a TRRS adapter to phones and laptops but am getting an extremely low signal. What interface would you recommend to hopefully get around this while being portable?

  • @herrykadir6442
    @herrykadir6442 28 дней назад

    Thank you for excellent review🙏👍.i have r6 mkii, my rf 28-70 f2l combo with rf 15-35 f2.8l,rf 70-200 f2.8l and rf 85 f1.2l.

  • @Agent.K.
    @Agent.K. 28 дней назад

    I got it for free

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews 28 дней назад

      That’s an excellent way to get a camera! I hope you enjoy it!

    • @Agent.K.
      @Agent.K. 28 дней назад

      @@HamerReviews Yup, and it's brand new! I just finished opening the box.

  • @METALHAWK
    @METALHAWK 29 дней назад

    Hi! I bought this pair but the microphone is so sensitive that it takes EVERYTHING is making any noise in the room, for example, TV at lowest volume that even the person who is wearing the headphones is capable of listening to it, but the micro gets the TV sound (Teams call). How could I filtee this properly? Do they have some software? Is this normal? Thanks, great video!

  • @sayanchx
    @sayanchx 29 дней назад

    Does this power bank support passthrough charging i.e. it is charging itself from a wall outlet while it provides power to devices ? I am evaluating whether I should get this power bank over some more expensive Anker devices which have this feature. Thanks for the review !

  • @Nicos2305
    @Nicos2305 29 дней назад

    Interesting review, please can you compare with other similar charging devices in a future evaluation? Thanks

  • @lacmac7600
    @lacmac7600 Месяц назад

    I just bought one. I can't believe this 30w powerbank can charge my Surface pro 7+. I have 65w brick which I bought for charging the surface, I'll be selling that now.

  • @Mike-wp1mo
    @Mike-wp1mo Месяц назад

    A-WITH-A TEETH-A

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      I have so many NIN shirts I have to be careful how often they feature in recordings as I don’t necessarily publish in the same order I record 🤣

  • @desotopete
    @desotopete Месяц назад

    I just bought the sb900 accidently off eBay. I thought I was buying the sb800. But it looks brand new in box with all standard accessories, for $100 including shipping. I mean like maybe used once. Just a hobbyist and actually my first flash. Just started seeing stories on the overheating issue so trying to see what it is all about. So if it overheats when it returns to normal temp you can use it again correct?

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      @@desotopete don’t worry about the overheating. It won’t affect you if you’re just a hobbyist. The overheating affected pro portrait, press and wedding photographers, and yes once it cools down you’d be fine but you’d have to be firing off a lot of full power shots in succession. Sounds like you got a bargain!

    • @desotopete
      @desotopete Месяц назад

      @@HamerReviews thanks so much. That's re assuring.

  • @fil-am0078
    @fil-am0078 Месяц назад

    this may be a stupid comment/question but as you stated the DS version has a neutral density coating to create the image of a DS lens. Couldn't you just add a ND or VND filter to the original 85mm f1.2 to recreate or mimic the same image as the DS?

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      I love the thinking but sadly not. The canon lens had a graduated circular ND within the lens, it’s not the same as just adding an ND filter 🙂

  • @niclasolverling8712
    @niclasolverling8712 Месяц назад

    Does the Ugreen work well with a case?

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      No issues with my Spigen MagSafe case

    • @niclasolverling8712
      @niclasolverling8712 Месяц назад

      @@HamerReviews thx for quick reply, have a reg case..but might need to upgrade then.

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      @@niclasolverling8712 yep, definitely get a MagSafe compatible case, it’ll make the world of difference

  • @lelandfitz1762
    @lelandfitz1762 Месяц назад

    As an owner of plastic film toycameras I am maybe not one to judge here. A lot of film photographers shun those aswell. I think Camp Snap just took the business model and uses it on digital. Unfortunately the insides of the camera are nothing special. And I don't mean "special" in good. It's nothing like old digicams. It has a cheap phone lens you can buy off of AliExpress for a few Dollars. No CCD. They know how to do business. But even at 20$ this camera would be almost overpriced. It's acutal price tag really is shocking. But we are in a free market and they seem to find buyers ;)

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      So I don’t actually disagree with you… from my research the camera part is actually a CCTV sensor / lens - and a cheap one at that. However I still like the concept, it’s hard to explain, and I actually like the processing - god help me. The great battery life and high storage image count helps

    • @lelandfitz1762
      @lelandfitz1762 Месяц назад

      @@HamerReviews Ok, I thought I misheard you saying "this is not a CCD" when you said, it's a CCTV. I didn't do research myself, that's just what I learned from another RUclips video on that ;) But maybe I misremembered about CCTV. I totally get being hyped about this. And they definitely found a gap in the market for that. Just as long as no competitor is out there they gonna keep their price that high. At least analog toycameras are kind of mainstream now and you can get them for 20$ and don't have to go for Kodak's prices.

  • @overoula
    @overoula Месяц назад

    i got it yesterday to use it with my handhelds like lenovo legion go... i really like how small and powerfull it is...looks really nice.. all my ugreen products are top

    • @HamerReviews
      @HamerReviews Месяц назад

      @@overoula nice one, perfect use case for it! Glad you’re enjoying yours!

  • @roisinecarr29
    @roisinecarr29 Месяц назад

    Just ordered mine! I actually can't wait to use it!

  • @2007ACE2007
    @2007ACE2007 Месяц назад

    Good camera to get people into using a viewfinder, seeing a shot properly and not relying on a low res screen!

  • @TimSeraphiel
    @TimSeraphiel Месяц назад

    I went from F65 to D70 to D300 to Z6ii to Z8 when it released. While there are some things that annoy me with the Z8 (lack of user settings and command dial, relatively short battery life) I'm still happy that I jumped to the Z8 instead of waiting for a Z6iii. I hope you enjoy your new Z8. 🙂👍