Nikon ZF Pros & Cons (Best Lenses For Video)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Moving from Sony and Canon to Nikon. How is it so far? What is the Nikon ZF like for video, vlogging and slow motion? How's the autofocus, is it Sony level? Is the stabilization as good as Panasonic? Best color science? Let's test the Nikon ZF with Nikkor 17-28mm f2.8 vs the 28mm f2.8 prime for video production.
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people underestimate how informative this channel can be
And the single most important thing which he brought to our attention is that photographers are losers. It changed my worldview.
People want to see the camera’s footage, not a man talking for one hour in his studio, that’s why we love Casey, he goes straight to the point 🤙🏼🗿
black squirrels like hazelnuts. I never knew that information until I started watching Kase.
I think they know exactly how informative it is, they just resent it
Nice colors and image quality.
I guess after the Red Purchase, Red face is default mode.
That 28mm lens is very sharp. I know, sharpness is overrated for video; but damn. Overall the ZF is pretty impressive even with its quirks. Good job, Kasey.
Nikon need to make v2's of the 28 & 40mm with better build quality, materials and an aperture ring
So happy you are doing Nikon content. Im planning to get rid of ALL my Microfourthirds gear within the next couple of weeks and put all my marbles with Nikon. I started, seriously started, photography with the Nikon 1 series(long time ago I shot a Pentax K10D for awhile) and now I am making my way back with full speed ahead. Please keep up the great content! I think if I can raise enough for the ZF I will be happy with the ZFc or Z30.
The colors look great imo
only i see red everywhere? wtf
@@sardanapalos I agree, but it does not resemble illness, as is the case with Sony.
The colors look horrible… such a red face
Yellow is always strong too. But I do really like Nikon colors! Their skintones are the best. Yet blue and yellow are a bit bubble gum colors. All in all still the best! 2nd place Fujifilm. 3rd place Panasonic/Leica L2.
The best lenses for the Zf re the Nikkor Z 28 and 40 SE lenses : more than sharp enough , small and light weight and beautiful old school rendering.
Nikon sucks bud. 😂
I know the Zf isn't the right camera for that stuff, but if it's anything like my Z8, telephoto stabe definitely is much better.
The 180-600 is very good, the 800 PF even better, despite being longer. When panning with the 800 PF, it feels almost like it's panning on its own, once you get it going, super smooth.
Those lens have built in VR, coupled with the camera body system, they will certainly perform better plus, the Zf has better stabilization than the Z8. Some of the Sony cameras aren’t as good as the Expeed 7 cameras however, Sony has software that takes the gyro data and smooth out the footage really well, with some cropping of course but, people don’t mention that. I have the FX30 and had the A7R V, traded for the Z8 and I can tell you the A7R V will show footfalls when walking, paired with the 24-105 OSS it smooths out some of the footfalls and when you stabilize with Catalyst Browse (or Catalyst Prepare, paid version) it’s gimbal smooth, even when running with it. You do end up with a big crop when you do that though. Yeah, I did vlogging test with that and the Z8.
The 28mm has pop for sure and love the image quality, for stabe Panasonic is the champ hands down, nobody is even close... The color is weird, a bit too cold for my taste but that easy to fix, feels very natural.
Stabe on an ultrawide sucks, should see it on a telephoto, even the electronic only on Zfc with ultra wide is warpy (prob due to slow sensor readout). I think the wide angle stabe is much better on the Z8/Z9 due to the faster stacked sensor. From everything I've seen it is, Matt Irwin vlogs on his Z8 all the time. Hoping Z6 III is improved due to faster sensor readout which is what the leaks have been indicating.
My mom passed away a month ago and u r d only thing I watch on RUclips , don’t seem to enjoy anything else .
I don’t know kasey what is it ?
But u always calm me down ..
was crying a moment ago
And this opening scene
Just poised me 😴
My mom is on Hospice now. 😞 hardest days of my life.
Stay strong my friend
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@@Opulentvlog I hope you do the same my friend! Much love to you and your family. ❤️
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The jerkiness looks natural. Stab is fine to me here.
I’m OK with it as well, but some people are more affected while watching.
Really? It jerks even as he stands still, just talking and holding the camera. The entire world warps around him just from standing and talking. I can't see how it's 'natural.' Looks terrible to me.
@ciaio Yes, really. It looks natural and fine for hanheld vlogging footage. Not the same as using rails or cables, obviously, but that would be unnatural in this scenario. I realize people have become pampered by recorders that fix the horizon, but I'm not among them.
@@tomaszstramel3594 But have you heard of DJI Pocket 3 or even sony zv-e1 (which is far from perfect but still miles ahead)? I don't see how is this acceptable when you consider what's available on the market today.
For vlogging, the new Viltrox 20/f2.8 is pretty ideal. U can borrow mine if you wanna try it out. It's like 150grams with good center sharpness.
Very good for the price!
ZF is totally weather sealed, I know the 28/2.8 and 40/2.0 don't have the mount weather seal though.
The grip looks almost exactly the same as on my Nikon F3😉
It's smaller, actually.
It's worse, but still usable. Went on a month long vacation with a Zf + F3, didn't really need an additional grip. But I'd absolutely get the smallrig grip just to have it when I need it.
Eagerly seeing what you uncover - still getting used to the mirrorless look - I use my Zf daily commercially and love the brightness of my D850's everytime I need to shoot pics - it is still nicer in my opinion to actually look through the lens - then again I am a film dinosaur that shot thousands of rolls of film and insane amounts of large format 4X5 and 8X10. 😵💫😵💫
100%, mirrorless will never be able to match the experience of shooting through the lens or through a rangefinder
I think the Rich Portrait looks better indoors from your unboxing video.
3d pop in this video was awesome
Rich portrait looks really good, damn.
Panasonic to rule them all
The wide stabilization was so hard to watch coming from s5iix
@@johntupper1369 check the new firmware 3.0 😉
Not gonna lie his S5II video was the best looking, most stable except the corners on the wide end get pretty wobbly.
Too bad its a heavy son of a gun.
@@SMGJohn seems like latest firmware achieve no wobble. The wobble is corrected by EIS
@@amermeleitor
You mean to say the update improves the EIS ability to correct the wobble on wide lenses, and yes this is true I own the S5M2, there is almost no wobble with EIS enabled, its the most stable camera the G9M2 and OM1 however are even better, you can literally run with these cameras and it looks like they are on a gimbal with dual sync stab.
Brother we need to chill one day. I love how you just nonchalantly film subjects walking by. It’s like you’re under deep cover and catching a suspect in the act. But one thing is for sure your dedication is second to none my friend 💪🏼
Canada has very liberal laws on street photography, so CC knows he is well within his legal rights. In many parts of the world you could get into trouble for that, but Canada is a holdout nation for street photography. (This excludes the French jurisdictions in Canada, which have stricter laws).
@@audioupgrades Oh dude i am all good with it and was not saying it in a bad way. It’s the same here in the US. At the end of the day we should all be allowed to film and photograph anything we want.
@@kevin-haggerty There are more restrictions on the use of street photography images in the US. You need a release for commercial uses and there is also a practice of requiring releases for displaying photos in galleries or submitting them to competitions. People also object to having their photo taken because they want money for a release.
In Italy street photography is becoming a problem, you risk being sued for violation of privacy due to a law unless you are a professional photographer registered in the register for which the journalistic work (photo or video) is for newspaper or tv. I note that even in the US there are problems on releases for photos of contests or photo exhibitions because people shot ask for money. Privacy is destroying the art of photography. What do we photograph in the end? The clouds? The birds?
@@clabart Yep, many countries in Europe are heading in the wrong way. The problem is that politicians and people in general don't understand why anyone would be interested in photographing strangers. They think it's weird, so they don't protect this liberty.
3D pop confirmed for the prime! Best color science IMO. Too bad stabe sux. 💁🏽
Very nice colors. Your take is interesting. I think it's not bad from Nikon which has been slow to develop the filling capabilities (except on z8/9).
Man, that looooong fade from your rant interlude was awesome. The biggest question from this video might be; did you get the shelf? That 28mm switch was a major improvement. The 17-28 seemed quite warpy as you call it. I think I liked the 28mm lens look best in this video. Although, that 40 wasn't bad either. Just get more context with the 28. Fun times, have a great day!
The Nikon looks amazing, for SDR content
SAY YES TO THE 28 f/2.8! Knocks yer t!ts clean off. Thanks for a great show.
Hilarious but I was actually getting nauseous from the warpy tendencies and bogus stab. I know you don’t agree but your high water mark for vlogging is Panasonic. If
You only used the 12mm Leica 1.4 instead of the 2.0 Olympus you would have seen the magic. 9mm would also be a magic option. Humour me! Try it again.
I'm getting a headache from the warp and jitters in the video.
Yeah. I've been through all the seasickness once already, with the Z30. It forces me to skip through the video, which isn't great for viewing stats.
yeah me too, this is just too much like the sensor readout is too slow and stabe is bad.. Sony and Canon can do better in this area.. Even tho Canon has some wobble also but there is no jitters that much so it doesn't bother me that much.
Nikon only 30 grams less than s5ii... with no grip. Ouch
ZF grip designed for reptiloid claws. Sony owners taking over Nikon confirmed.
Make a video on the zf as a wildlife camera please 😇
Colors are amazing. Just a gorgeous gorgeous image. Looks so real. But what's the one thing you have to have for vlogging. Stabe. Meaning Panasonic wins. And their colors and autofocus are excellent too.
You did a wonderful thorough test with real use in practice and f the quirk, it’s real useful , big thanks
The stab is not the best but the rest seems great, and that is a pretty special case feature.
It’s designed for studio hobos. This is the way, but definitely NOT for walkabouts. Can’t wait to see the wildlife cinema.
Yah, 3rd party grip is non-negotiable. The image looks pretty good! Maybe a little over sharp or a touch too much contrast, but pretty good really, better than most.
I am not surprised the 28mm f2.8 is so good because Nikkors 28mm f2.8 AIS lens from the 80's is one of the best 28mm lenses EVER made.
Fuji level IBIS wobble, hot damn!
@00:55 the image looks great on my 12.4 inch tablet screen. Only if it had better stabilization. 😭
Colors are good. Now you got to try a vintage lens with what many are saying is the best implementation of manual focus of any system. Nikon has some LEGENDARY vintage glass for cheap!
I know you're still figuring out stuff with this camera but l have to say the colours the most amazing I've ever seen. They are on another level. Make me wanna buy your shirt after disinfecting it. Also I think the 3d pop was there on the prime lens.
Very nice image this time
The prime had no 3d pop. I start to believe that 3d pop ia actually only blur and clothes contrast to bg contraat
What profile did you choose when shooting? Looks very good, it's the best color on your channel
I mentioned it whenever I switched...
Rich profile.
Footage looks great especially that 28mm. Please showcase some slow motion when you get a chance. Love your channel, keep it coming!
I am a colour-blind guy (red-green weak - I did not even know the Incredible Hulk turned green until I was an adult and I cannot even tell when white balance is off most of the time) with a Nikon D7000 from what 2010? 2012? on disability who cannot afford anything other than to buy a used camera and lens combo once a decade lol but just wanted to say I love your videos .. they are technically above and beyond anything I know about, but I still love to watch your videos. You are intelligent beyond measure and yet at the same time a total buffoon ha ha ha.. Thanks for the informative, therapeutic and entertaining videos.
As evidenced in the many comments below and elsewhere, you help people with their passions and purchasing decisions... or regrets lol, you help people during tough times -- both similar to your own and others -- by helping their brains 'refocus' (see what I did there?) on other things that are not as painful as real life at the time, and you provide great laughter to all. Thanks from all of us dude. And yes I 'liked' my own comment to make it appear as if at least one person liked what I said.. because I am that lonely hahah.. not really but it sounded funny ... PEACE!
The 28mm looked great, and the stabe was bearable. The zoom lens might have been okay if you dont plan on moving.
It makes sense why Nikon bought Red now. 😂
The zf bricks weight is its IBIS. This is a photography trait. Heavier the camera, the less jittery vibrations.
Welcome to the Z world of super cheap Chinese lenses
Do you ever produce content that isn't your beautiful face? Do you have a different channel with your art (not food)?
Gotta say, I continue to be impressed by Nikon video quality. And I actually did see some 3d pop today. Crazy. I didn't think the stabe was bad either.
I have the Z8 and the stabe isn't any better. The Z8 is my favorite and current camera for a lot of other reasons but definitely not the stabe. I've tried tons of cameras... The only 2 you can get away with this walking and vlogging stuff are the Panasonic S5ii and the Sony A7RV which has much better stabe than the A7siii or A7iv.
Unfortunately, a7RV is using pixel-binning at 2160p 30 fps and has a heavy crop at 60 fps, unlike Alpha 7 IV with oversampling at 2160p 30 fps. But I guess a7RV's stabe should be superior to Alpha 7 IV when it comes to 1080p.
This camera makes you look green screened onto your city
Those sandals go well with the vintage ZF!
It seems that the sensor readout is quite slow according to reviews. There is no way around it. This is way too crippling for vlogging as nature intended.
Panasonic S5IIX is the best. I hope Panasonic make a S5IIX but lighter.
The Zf is epic, with an aftermarket grip.
Kasey, I can’t help but think the ZF will eventually take you back to Lumix!
The Zf focuses better than the Z30 did. The stabe is about as bad. Skintones are a disaster on the Zf. It seems to detect any hint of red and amplify it ten times. The Z30 never did that. I think we can already write off the Zf as a youtuber camera. The interesting part for you, I guess, is how well it does wildlife footage.
That 28mm pop is amazing. Just throw all your other gear away and run the zf 28mm combo. Its magical
If maximum corner warping is the goal then Nikon is class leading. Nice natural look and sharpness to the image though.
Just wait until Panasonic comes out with the new G-wiz point-and-shoot. The glimmer glass seemed to help it look more natural.
You can correct that pinkish hue on the face with spray paint 😝🤙
For the first time the colors on skin looks natural
What the hell are you wearing on your feet❓ is that what’s left of your shoes ❓ my head hurts ❗️I don’t understand 3D pop 🤪 so many questions so little time. That dog tried to kill me 😆 loved this ep 👍
ZF stands for Zero Focus..🎉
Video is so jello-y.
extremely yes
Nice. I’ve been indecisive on whether or not to get the ZF to have as a backup with my Z8. I’m going to wait and see, I’m guessing you’ll be uploading more ZF videos
0:10. The run. MAKES MY DAY MY GUY YOUR THE BEST🎉❤🎉❤❤❤❤
The image was overall a bit dark and contrasty, imo.
Just film the scenes no posing ..! 😂❤
Tamron knock off 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the fun and informative video.
Usually there's an AF button that you could press to get back into autofocus mode sometimes it's combined with the auto exposure lock button
wtf did I just watch?
I was considering that 26mm f/2.8, but after watching a number of reviews, I decided against it. The autofocus motor is super loud. Stick to the 28mm f/2.8.
Does Nikon 28-400mm make your pictures pop enough or have to go for something more dedicated range and quality?
R8 vs ZF lets go
Dude, try viltrox 20 2.8 , it's cheap, wide, light and fast!
Probably you can get a grip for the front of the camera, that screw below, to improve ergonomic
I got a cage for my A7 IV, and it is more comfortable to hold now. Still, manufacturers should focus more on the ergonomics of their cameras.
Yeah that ZF grip sucks bad. So much so that I passed on this camera after handling it. Waiting for Z6iii.
I’m so tired of blurry backgrounds. I figured out that the reason I loved the Toneh was because it mitigated the digital look of sharpening (so not even over-sharpening) and people trying their worst to get more clarity in their footage, so I started experimenting with doing the opposite and now I don’t think I ever go lower than t/5.6. But now I’m 2500€ in on a cumbersome full-frame system that I couldn’t really afford to begin with and the camera (Lumix S5) is going for next to nothing on the used market 😢
11:10 You just infiltrated Canon with N-Log (how racist!), and the hammer didn’t even appear. I’m disappointed (not in you, in the hammer, but maybe the hammer gets weaker and Nikon will take over the throne)
I use back button focus and it over rides manual focus in video while recording on my z9. I never noticed half shutter press not doing it while recording until I just checked and it doesn’t override MF.
Overall, I enjoyed the footage more than I thought I would based on your couple of gripes. Your face looks natural and healthy, colors in general are pleasing w/o straying into fairytale land. IBIS is not gimbal quality but isn't distracting. Weight seems to be the one thing that cannot be eliminated. The prime trumped the Tamron but not by much. Vid looked cinematic, and content was solid.
You're probably looking an a screen with a green or blue tint that neutralises the angry red skintones. On my calibrated screen, the facial redness is indicative of a two hour sauna session.
I had to replay the first part of the video... the song: "I'm a camera man and I'm OK I sleep all night & I work all day, I shoot video, eat roots and leaves and punish lesser be... ings." was running through my head repeatedly, I'm hoping writing it down will make it stop...
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Only the 28mm 2.8 looks passable, but the bokeh is terrible-like an action cam. And the colours are quite bad compared to your other gear. I don't like Sony colour science, but it's better than this.
40mm T2
Love the camera. Appreciate the metal and durability. Need it for heavy every day usage. Literally needs to be able to knock against a table as I tie my shoe and not give a s...t. Problem is rolling shutter. Can even see some jello in your walking stuff.
Nikon has colour correction for faces in camera... it's called , Portrait Impression Balance
You need a Megadap ETZ adapter. The Sony 20mm 1.8 on a Z camera is so much better than that massive Nikon.
Man, that stabilization is awful, the perspective is all over the place. It's even worse than fuji on wide angle.
great camera
Interesting video. If you want some 3d pop, put a 65mm f/2 voigtlander on that camera.
Can you review Sony Xperia 1 VI and DirtyWave M8 MKII?
5:00
you could have done that with your X-H2s. Plus 7 custom modes, not just 3.
Why wouldn't the Viltrox 20mm AF be perfect?
Wobble, wobble. Colors look much better than sony tho. Not that that says much.
Nikon stabe is worse because it jerks. Sony's stabe just doesn't keep up, but Nikon's stabe is slow then overcompensates with a jerk. I get motion sickness from it.
@@audioupgrades so true!