Picked up my moss green Zf yesterday - blown away! Its replacing my Z6. Night and day AF difference, but the aesthetics are off the chart. Build feel is 10/10. Performance when MF with peaking and zoom in on eye auto is ridiculously good. Its so good in the hand that when I picked it out of the box first time my thumb automatically moved to activate a film advance lever. very impressed.
How dou you like the green color leatherette so far? Is it more like olive army green in real life? I'm torn in between the classic all black and the moss green ZF. Tough choice!
@@ElementaryWatson-123I like the articulating screen for being able to fold it up and protect it. Honestly, it is something I barely used on my xt4 and would be fine if they wanted to just do away with a screen altogether. I understand those who want the tilt screen though
@@MarcoMarfia the green is more muted IRL than some photos depict but it isn’t anywhere near drab. I like it but will see how I like it throughout the first year of ownership. Nikon Australia is doing a free colour change in the first 12 months so no risk trying a non black variant
@@ElementaryWatson-123 couldn't disagree more. in hand feels exactly like my F3. Spent yesterday shooting with a 24-70 & 80-200 AFS ED, both shtonking big metal barrelled lenses, even when on my F5 you support these lenses with your non master hand - no problems. with other lenses like the 40mm F2, adapted M mount lenses, the 24-70 f4 z mount - its all good. The thing this they have nailed the retro feel and if thats not your bag then the camera aint going to speak to you
@@poniatowski3547 wow that is a great thing Nikon Australia is doing, you cannot go wrong with that for sure. You still have time to make a change. Yep that is my doubt, if I could grow tired of that color after a while and how it looks in real life. On the contrary you never go wrong with the old classic colours like all black or silver/black. They are timeless.
When the announcement for the Zf happened, I did something I have never done before; I preordered that very day. Mine arrived today and I can say that I am incredibly impressed. This is a beautiful, well crafted camera. It arrived less than an hour ago so I have not had much chance to shoot with it yet, but based on my initial poking around, it is super responsive and the controls are highly customizable for however you want to shoot!
To all wanting more Mega Pixels I would say that everything comes with sacrifices and 90% use cases 24 is more than sufficient. Be happy with the clear winner Nikon has put out! The essence of photography is back !
I agree for most of us, 24mp in FF is more than enough (I’m happy with that number). Don’t forget, there is the ability to uprez, although that process may not be ideal for pros or those wanting to print extremely large.
Of course you should do as many videos with Ricci. You all interact so well and give me than three times the value! I used to own, and loved, a Df but sold it when I switched to Z. When budget allows need to decide between Zf and 150-600.
Just as a note on the resolution of the ZF: I’ve been shooting with the ZF alongside a z8, and I can say for certain the image that comes off the ZF is so clean that it feels like it is a much higher resolution than 24 megapixels. I would go so far as to say if you want to run it through the super resolution process in Lightroom likely to get a better image than you can out of one of the mechanical-shutterless cameras in the same lighting circumstance. I’m extremely impressed with the 24mp sensor.
More videos with Ricci, please! 🙏🏽 I’ve had one day with my new Z f, and it’s a wonderful camera. It will be my daily driver for handheld street and informal photography. I also plan to use it when traveling or capturing spring flowers and fall foliage.
OK, you convinced me. Was trying to decide between the ZF and a Z8 (have Z9), and I just feel more attracted to the ZF. Been shooting Nikon for 50 years and feel it will be more friendly in my hands than a Z8. My hands are large, so will be getting a grip with it. Thank you Kon and Becky for all the great videos you do, which are filled with practical information, not a bunch of specifications. And I do like the videos you do with Ricci. Keep up the great work!
I love that Nikon is using the Expeed 7 in this model and giving it lots of the high end features from its bigger brothers yet at a very reasonable price point. Although I much prefer the typical grip shape that allows me to comfortably and securely carry my Z bodies even without the straps, there’s a place in my kit for a flatish body😃 Im with Ricci in the 28mm 2.8 as the perfect match👍🏼
Coming from the Nikon D90 and later the D600, I put in my order for the Zf the instant pre-orders began being accepted. This release by Nikon was well timed, I was about to make a full switch to Fujifilm, whose X70 I've been enjoying. In terms of sheer sensor imaging quality, I don't expect a great leap from the Nikon D600 (am I mistaken?), but the autofocus, IBIS, and video capabilities of the Zf are all things I look forward to on top of the retro design.
I had the D610 and recently got the D750. You may be right that iQ may be only slightly better on my Zf (have not done any tests). but OMG its a gorgeous camera. The IBIS works great with my old sigma 150mm F2.8. AF with the old Sigma is a bit wonky but much better than on my D500. its going to get so much use again !!
@@heartyfisherI am coming from a d610 as well and like would you have to say about the ZF. My only real hesitation is the feel of the camera in my hands transitioning from a DSLR. Lack of a pronounced grip. I would likely get the add-on.
Improved white balance and ISO performance is quite noticeable on the ZF compared to the D750 and you will get more shots in focus as well as a much higher keeper rate at lower shutter speeds from IBIS.
@@MB-dq2gz Noticeably higher ISO performance? That's great to know! That combined with the IBIS (which my D600 lacks), the better focusing (including in low light) and the higher FPS will certainly up my game. I can't wait!
@@heartyfisher Glad to hear you're fully enjoying the gorgeous looks of the Zf! I like shooting dark in low light, and getting that powerful IBIS will certainly be a game changer!
Been using the Zf/40 for about 24 hours, and I love it. That said, I have a very strong and negative emotional response to having PASM controls instead of just having AUTO on the Shutter Speed and ISO dials.
I owned a Fuji Xpro3 for about 3 or 4 years and really enjoyed the manual dials and knobs. I like that they put the new expeed in there to give it some nice features. I would like the full frame as a second body/everyday camera. Thanks for the video!
@@nivin3 sometimes I do miss the photos that came out of it with the simulations. i've shot with the z9 for about a year and I like how easy it is to go with what the colors looks like right off the bat. I looked at my old Lightroom catalog with the xpro3 and I still like the shots and how they looked.
@@beskimo2 sorry you mean to say how easy Nikon colors right off the bat? Reason for asking I’m planning to get ZF ditching Fuji but I love the Fuji film simulation a lot and wonder if I’ll miss those and get into a buyers remorse lol
I like the colors straight out the camera on the z9. I noticed that I didn't feel like I had to edit as much. The film simulations are great, but I could edit to get something similar. The only thing I miss of the Fuji system is the compact size. I also have been looking at the ZF and it has a new IBIS system. @@nivin3
As always an excellent video. I ordered two ZF's, one from Adorama where I was informed that it would be sent out by received order and mine might be backordered. No problem. I ordered one from B&H and they will ship it to me on October 18th which means probably receiving the camera by Saturday on the 21st of October in the year of 2023, Hopefully. Found out that they have one in stock at my local camera store with the 24-70mm F/4 lens. I was informed that it was there mistake in placing it for sale on their website and that it would be available by October 31st. Hmmm! Lord Please Give Me the Patience I Need because I WANT IT NOW!!!! Cheers! 🤟✌🤞
Thanks for that video - love it! The Zf is the camera I've waited so long for. So that's why I bought a Z6 first but I wanted to have a ZF (was not on the market at this time). I love this retro camera, it remembers me to my old FE2 which I still have. I can't wait to get it but I wait a little bit until some charges are out. I thought Nikon releases it with a 33-36 MP but anyway, you cannot having it all 😉. That let's room open for a later Zf II 😆 I also like that you do videos with Ricci - you three are the perfect combination 😃. Cheers!
Hello both So good to see you out with Ricci. I must say that once more Nikon looks to have one more winner of a camera here. Although I am not planing on getting one my self, I would have if I had not just got the Z8. It dose seem to offer so much of the Z8 and Z9 priced at a very competitive price. That I feel lost of enthusiast will love if they do not need the extra power and build of the Z9. I think this camera my even be a alternative to the Z8 or a back up camera for a pro with a Z8. I will looking forward to seeing one soon,
Of course we want to see more or Ricci ! Silly question. Love the music Kon, bravo 👏 Potential buyers should just jump to 6 mins...”I’m buying one” nuff said.
More videos with Ricci, nothing against the two of you but Ricci adds that something extra that make your already fantastic videos all the more fantastic.
Absolutely love the feel and weight, buttons and dials all in the right places, 28mm F2.8 cracking little lens awaiting the 40mm f2 lens so come on Becky shake a leg.
I am looking at the Zf, as a Zfc user myself, but I have not yet decided. My biggest problem with the Zfc is actually the AF especially when shooting children or pets. And the Zf should definitely improve that. I don't know maybe when it will be on slight discount in a few months 😅
Exactly the same issue here. The Zfc was constantly missing focus in my family photos. Yesterday I packed up all my DX glass and Zfc and sold them to KEH after ordering the Zf😀
@@TheStephenHaley I mean, it is still better than my D5100 (RIP) was but especially when having fast moving scenes it gives a few too many misses. But I would not sell it right now before having the Zf and using it a bit. One thing I like about the Zfc is the size and weight. Paired with the right lens, it is superb for traveling and streetscapes where you don't have fast moving subjects.
I (marvel) think the Zf will be my daily driver, as well as many others here have stated. I have the Z7ii for resolution (flowers) and the Z9 for speed (hummingbirds). I did buy the Z 40mm f/2.0 for the Zf to make the package a more convenient size when I'm out and about.
I got mine in a few days ago and love it already and I haven’t even used it on a shoot just yet. I believe it’s a perfect compliment to my Z8 as a second camera as well as a everyday body. It is on the hefty side but that just feels well built. I did get the small rig adapter to extend the grip and glad I did. I spent several hours setting it up as close as I could to my Z8 as far as functionality as well as taking some test images around the house. It’s focus speed is far superior to my Z6ii which I sold, keeping my Z5 as my third body. I will say the Af thumb button seem a little far for my hands with also how the camera size and shutter button layout is. Yes it’s totally doable but while I’m still old school back button focus, with its layout I’m actually going to try not back button focus on this body. My little testing tells me I may not need it any ways and just use the half press shutter button instead as the auto focus seems that good. This camera says have fun and take your time vibe. Time will tell or different situations will later tell me if I need to use bbf later on. But out of the gate, I love this camera already having it only for a few days. Ps the sunset orange is freaking gorgeous. ❤ Way to go Nikon!!!
Really nice video, guys! I love your content. Also love the Zf. This is all the camera I'll ever need. 24 MP is more than enough and really is the sweet spot for me since I do a lot of low light shooting. I can finally retire my D750! But the one spec I really want is the IBIS. And the pixel shift option is also very handy.
Just received mine a couple hours ago from B H Photo. Really excited about it. The focusing modes are going to require a learning curve as there are so many.
Nice vid and nice to see Ricci in good form. Given that other cameras do this - I "still" do not understand why the Zf does not generate a single RAW file in camera from Pixel Shifting. Surely Nikon this is a basic function these days - nice to see Pixel shift but the multi-shot out is very old tech.
The Df is like when the FM and then the FE came out . Just changed everything for Nikon. Love chrome but black is beautiful too. The pixel shift feature tips the scale to get one for my Z family
Beautiful looking camera and I am very tempted although I have Z6II and Z9. I am curious to hear your impressions about the ergonomics of Zf as I use back-button focus regularly. How do you find the lack of a dedicated AF-ON button and a joystick to move the AF point?
I hope you get a response, I also want to know exactly this. I have a Z9 and Z8... The back button AF on Z9 is in a terrible position, the Z8 perfect. I am concerned with the grip on this one and I heard there is no joystick, so how we move the AF point?
When Nikon released the DF - they claimed "Pure Passion. Pure Photography". Well the Df was a disaster - like it was an after thought and a cash grab from Nikon. They just slapped together parts from the best of DSLRs and didn't think it through. With the Zf they have - boy did they. This is going to go down as the camera that cements the Z mount in peoples mind - this is the turning point for Nikon. I just got a ship notification from Nikon USA for mine -- the wait is excruciating! Sold my Z6 II. This is the perfect camera for just about everybody. Its really a 'mini Z8' that tugs at your heart :) Seriously this thing has the perfect feature mix of ANY camera from ANY manufacturer out there. Nikon has hit one out of the stratosphere this one. This will be remembered as the first mirrorless camera - along side the Nikon D700 in the digital era. Seriously - whats not to like? As for people that keep going on about resolution - I really don't get it. All of Nikon's DLR flagship cameras (D3, D4, D6) had **less** resolution than this. And if you really want to take a high res image you got the sensor shift 96mp mode. Granted this should be best for still subjects/product photography/macro - but what are you shooting at that high resolution regularly anyways? Resolution is a mute point - 35mm iso 100 film had a resolution of about 20mp so resolution is a not a real thing for 98% of the people - for the other 2% well get the Z9 or Z8. This camera is puts a stake in the heart of Fuji and Leica. A Fuji XT-5 at $1700 body only now looks so overrated and overpriced. Why would you get a Leica at this point when you can use Leica glass on the Zf ???? Canon and Sony - you have NOTHING like this and I doubt you will be releasing anything like this over the next two years. Sony - your A7C looks totally lame compared to the Zf. Canon you better start working on your digital A1 soon. If I were running Fuji, Canon, Leica or Sony - I would be having a lot of sleepless nights. There is NOTHING in their catalogs or road maps that can do with the Zf can do. Go NIKON!
@@blueserpentmedia3066 I actually bought one :) have one sitting on the shelf - the biggest problem was the interface - was so confusing and I just reverted to using the command dials like 90% of the time - so kind of defeated the point? Plus it was as large and bulky as DSLR anyways. Was a good camera, but it wasn't close to a 'retro' body in the sense that the Zf was. but you are right - maybe I was a bit rough on it. I still use it once in a while, especially when using legacy glass.
i love my little fuji camera, but I would love to shoot some of my vintage lenses at the focal length they were meant to be. My Nikor Ais lenses, my takumar lens, my minolta rokkor... I hope this camera is still being made when I actually need a new camera.
Looks like great weather in London. Enjoy. My Nikon Zf will be coming this upcoming week from my supplier, Hunt's in Melrose, MA, and looking forward to getting it. I have to do some research on "pixel shift" functionality which sounds really interesting for increased increase image pixels. I shoot both the Z8 and Z9 now.
Ricci, I would love to use this one with the 26 pancake. Why would you not prefer the 26 over the 28? I feel the 26 has better IQ and smaller foot print. Do the 2 mm make so much difference?
I have been waiting fir an updated Zfc. The Zf looks fantastic but i need one for traveling needs and im on my motorcycle most of ghe time. So if Nikon can make an updated Zfc based on ghe Zf with metal plates, id buy it in a heartbeat. Ill in all probability buy this as well. Ill now sell my D750 and get this for portrait work.
@@Michael-Masi-911has a touch function on the screen when the viewfinder is up to your eye. Got to try it out in the store before mine gets here and it works really well!! You can move and adjust what area of the screen you want the touch function to be on as well
@@masonh.6814 hmm. Interesting. Thanks for explaining to me. Can you also focus using the screen when the camera viewfinder is to your eye? And/or can one of the buttons be reprogrammed to be AF ON? No back button AF seems almost criminal.
More Ricci please!Re the Pixel Shift function, do you have to use Nikon software to combine the images or can you put the images straight into LR to combine them to get the 96mp shot?
Great to have pixel shift but we really need the ability to combine images in camera. Other manufacturers do it so why can’t this ZF - especially as it has the more powerful processor?
Picked mine up on Friday. I definitely need the grip which I ordered and should get in a few days. I might go with something like a peak design clutch strap as well or instead of a grip. I’ve used my x100f without a a grip for years but this feels a bit hefty to not have a secure hold on it. I’ve already seen a post somewhere that someone wasn’t happy with the smallrig grip for this camera but I’m hoping it is sufficient. I’ve been overall happy with most smallrig gear though the z9 L-bracket wasn’t great. Fingers crossed. I’m sure we’ll see more 3rd party stuff show up in the next few months.
Cheers from Aus guys - somewhere between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I ordered a Zf last week with a 40 mm prime f2 I think it was and the 24-200 f4-6.3 I think. Bordeaux Red! Forget black, gotta get some colour into life :). Moving up from a D7100 hence I need the lenses. Waiting for stock to be available. Hope to get it before the Z6iii comes out. All up cost a bit over 5k... only Aussie dollars though so, you know, not real money 😂 . Later guys
I’m on the fence about the ZF. I wish the screen wasn’t a flip-out screen and that it had a joystick. I have the Fuji XT5, and I love using its two-way screen. However, I’m a Nikon user at heart, so that ZF is quite tempting.
I’ve got the ZFc just now and the flip out screen is great. I can see why people don’t like it but for low or high vertical shots it’s a winner. For awkward positions, say Fungi photography, you can set up to the side of the camera and still take pictures with ease.
Got my Zf today and it pairs so well with my Voigtlander 40mm Nokton Z! Obviously this isn’t the camera/lens combo for everyone but I love it. When you guys get your Zf do a video with the 50mm 1.0.
This is very tempting. I do miss having a smaller camera to take around. Love the quality of my big camera bur it's not something you can easily carry unobtrusively, and too often I just end up with my phone.
I believe the expeed 7 in this Zf that makes this body a wortwhile consideration to ponder upon? something about this processor further enhance that 24 pixel in that body, despite it is the same found on the Z6 and Z6II? That B&W selector is a smart choice to implement. As for me, the Z8 will suffice as it covers all grounds perfectly. I may get the Zf as my back up and stick a permanent 40mm on it or 50 f1.8. Amazing....over a span of 3 years, Nikon has really elevated its status in the mirrorless realm from being last on the grid and ended up leading the pack with so many iterations, be it a camera body or lens. The arrival of that Tamron 35-150 really complicates matters in lens selection. Only recently Nikon came up with the 600 pf. That pop out suddenly already they have another home run there. How I wish Nikon could contemplate the possibility of going into medium format? Time to give the GFX and X2D a scare???
This is a tough call for me. What I love about my Df is is the full compatibility with my old AF-D and Ais lenses, and the fact that you can buy used F-mount lenses for so cheap now. The Zf's form factor and performance looks to be perfect, but honestly I don't need all those features, nor do I want to spend a fortune on Z lenses. As an amateur, it is tough to justify, but as a die-hard Nikon shooter from the film days, it is a hard to look the other way!
Whenever somebody say "...this is retro camera..." or "...retro designed..." I feel sad or better feel a bit angry. This is the modern camera exactly I expected it should be designed and made today. True, many details look and construction is from past but because it was real quality then it is now. Or maybe I am to retro too. 😅
Can't wait for the video with a production camera (frankly, surprised Gray's doesn't have one to review by now - are you just teasing 🙂... ) So the Z body roadmap is becoming clearer (imho) A z6 III may incorporate all the features of a Zf in a more (non-retro) and robust body. It will satisfy those of us (z6 owners) who want the latest 7 processor - faster AF - better IBIS - better MF support in a slightly bigger body that retains the existing dual-CF Express/SD support. Pixel shift still sounds a little gimmicky to me but I'm keeping an open mind until I see more reviews. It could even stick to 24MP and I'd be happy. However, with this trail blazing Zf coming in at $2k+ USD, am I the only one worried about Nikon keeping the awesome Z6 price/performance point? It's one of the biggest reasons I invested in a z6 II in the first place. A z6 III at the same price/point as the Zf would be ideal and serve both the retro/color and serious hobbyist crowd. Am i dreaming?
I am really thinking about getting one. I like the look, what features it has is a plus. Very curious about pixel shift. The fast autofocus is a major upgrade. Like the B&W option without having to go into the menu. Yes it is only jpeg but you can still capture and process some great images from jpegs. Price is right for sure. Now all Nikon has to do is do a Ricci model. 😎 Thanks for sharing with us! Have a great day. 📷☕️
The ZF is really appealing. I like the old style. However, weight is currently a huge issue for me and it would have been nice to have the weights on screen when discussed. Also I see mention here of no AF button. Can I ask someone to clarify , is that the switch I have on the D850 by the lens mount that flips from MF to AF. I noticed that missing on my ZFc and really miss it. I want the old style camera to avoid having to use menu functions all the time! Also, the cable release (I aways called it a plunger in the old days), is that the only way to remote activate the shutter? Is there a intervalometer built in at all? Thanks, Alastair.
This needs an FTZ adapter that has an aperture index tab to talk to lenses with an aperture ring. Until then, the Df feels like a better retro user experience.
Nikon Z6 III is going to be a good camera. Clearly the other dudes are coming with the tech next year, and it's expected that Nikon will be let in the dust again, but we don't know for sure. Ricci: yes good idea.
Thanks. I guess #nikon will bring some #ZF new features in the next #ZFc, hopefully IBIS, Headphones Jack, Internal Memory (or Micro SD card). With those 2 cameras (DX, FX), Nikon will have an interesting pair of Retro Cameras.
QQQ for Ricci, or anyone else. Would it be possible to implement (in a future firmware) focus priority shutter release in manual focus mode? I’m thinking this in conjunction with eye detection would make life wonderful with manual lenses…
Hi guys, I am waiting to see what the Z6iii will offer in order to decide between Z6iii and Z8. Could you please ask Ricci to tell Nikon that Nikon users would like that the fast JPEG shooting modes of Z8 and Z9 (pre-capture, 30fps, 60fps DX, 120 fps 11MP) to be also available in RAW (maybe 12bit). Because of the video capabilities, we know that processor and buffer can handle at least 8.3K 12bit RAW 60fps (with minor vertical crop ). The Zf seems much better than my previous Z6 and Z6ii and even far superior than my Zfc.
Did I hear that the camera does not come as shown? If correct I really would like the see the “as it comes” version. I hope that’s not a rude question, forgive me if it is taken that way.
I'm told that if you use the ZF on Hi frames per second it still has shutter blackout. Is this really so? As a general/street camera it's probably wonderful but I want to get away from shutter lag/blackout on my Z6ii... Hopefully the Z6iii, if it comes will have a stacked sensor and no lag etc..
If you use the mechanical shutter on any single-lens camera, you will get blackouts. To avoid that you either need separate optical paths to your eye and sensor (eg, with rangefinders), or you have a shutterless sensor-viewfinder architecture like on the Z8/Z9. In that regards, the Zf is more like the Z6/Z6II/Z7/Z7II than the Z8/Z9.
@@hyau512 Thanks, yes I understand that but with all the hype about the bird auto-focus and Expeed 7 etc, I was surprised that it still had the same lag problems of the Z6ii etc.. I hope the Z 6iii will have a stacked sensor and Expeed 7 so there can be fast enough read-off to have no mech shutter as the Z8/9 etc but still be a smaller size... We shall see.
This seems like a great camera, but I don't love the retro style. I've become used to the main and sub command dials and the full-fisted built-in grip of the D cameras. I love a top info panel. The only thing from this style I appreciate is the ISO dial. The lack of AF ON button is a deal breaker for me. However, I would need to try it out first. I still like the Z6 series and if they can put the guts of this camera in the Z6, then I'm all in for my first mirrorless.
Just two things I miss from ZF 1st higher resolution sensor. I'm so spoiled with 45-60 mp sensors now that I "can't" go back to 24mp. 30-40 mp would have been really nice here. 2nd ZF requires those retro style lenses. 24/28/35/50/85/135 retro look lenses would go so well with ZF.
When I see the pre production jpeg, I could probably obtain the same result from an old canon G11 or Nikon from the same era. Of course the AF of the ZF is probably much faster and efficient but I am not sure of the real progress for a still photographer. The design is cool but the size is almost the same as an oldDSLR. I must say that I nothing against this ZF, I love Nikon and I appreciate a lot your channel content.
Picked up my moss green Zf yesterday - blown away! Its replacing my Z6. Night and day AF difference, but the aesthetics are off the chart. Build feel is 10/10. Performance when MF with peaking and zoom in on eye auto is ridiculously good. Its so good in the hand that when I picked it out of the box first time my thumb automatically moved to activate a film advance lever. very impressed.
How dou you like the green color leatherette so far? Is it more like olive army green in real life? I'm torn in between the classic all black and the moss green ZF. Tough choice!
@@ElementaryWatson-123I like the articulating screen for being able to fold it up and protect it. Honestly, it is something I barely used on my xt4 and would be fine if they wanted to just do away with a screen altogether. I understand those who want the tilt screen though
@@MarcoMarfia the green is more muted IRL than some photos depict but it isn’t anywhere near drab. I like it but will see how I like it throughout the first year of ownership. Nikon Australia is doing a free colour change in the first 12 months so no risk trying a non black variant
@@ElementaryWatson-123 couldn't disagree more. in hand feels exactly like my F3. Spent yesterday shooting with a 24-70 & 80-200 AFS ED, both shtonking big metal barrelled lenses, even when on my F5 you support these lenses with your non master hand - no problems. with other lenses like the 40mm F2, adapted M mount lenses, the 24-70 f4 z mount - its all good. The thing this they have nailed the retro feel and if thats not your bag then the camera aint going to speak to you
@@poniatowski3547 wow that is a great thing Nikon Australia is doing, you cannot go wrong with that for sure. You still have time to make a change. Yep that is my doubt, if I could grow tired of that color after a while and how it looks in real life. On the contrary you never go wrong with the old classic colours like all black or silver/black. They are timeless.
When the announcement for the Zf happened, I did something I have never done before; I preordered that very day. Mine arrived today and I can say that I am incredibly impressed. This is a beautiful, well crafted camera. It arrived less than an hour ago so I have not had much chance to shoot with it yet, but based on my initial poking around, it is super responsive and the controls are highly customizable for however you want to shoot!
To all wanting more Mega Pixels I would say that everything comes with sacrifices and 90% use cases 24 is more than sufficient. Be happy with the clear winner Nikon has put out! The essence of photography is back !
I agree for most of us, 24mp in FF is more than enough (I’m happy with that number). Don’t forget, there is the ability to uprez, although that process may not be ideal for pros or those wanting to print extremely large.
Of course you should do as many videos with Ricci. You all interact so well and give me than three times the value! I used to own, and loved, a Df but sold it when I switched to Z. When budget allows need to decide between Zf and 150-600.
Just as a note on the resolution of the ZF:
I’ve been shooting with the ZF alongside a z8, and I can say for certain the image that comes off the ZF is so clean that it feels like it is a much higher resolution than 24 megapixels. I would go so far as to say if you want to run it through the super resolution process in Lightroom likely to get a better image than you can out of one of the mechanical-shutterless cameras in the same lighting circumstance.
I’m extremely impressed with the 24mp sensor.
This is really helpful.
@@fredkrieger278 it has really really surprised me.
More videos with Ricci, please! 🙏🏽
I’ve had one day with my new Z f, and it’s a wonderful camera. It will be my daily driver for handheld street and informal photography. I also plan to use it when traveling or capturing spring flowers and fall foliage.
More Ricci!
My Zf was picked up by Australia Post 4 days ago and hasn't moved. I want it now!
OK, you convinced me. Was trying to decide between the ZF and a Z8 (have Z9), and I just feel more attracted to the ZF. Been shooting Nikon for 50 years and feel it will be more friendly in my hands than a Z8. My hands are large, so will be getting a grip with it. Thank you Kon and Becky for all the great videos you do, which are filled with practical information, not a bunch of specifications. And I do like the videos you do with Ricci. Keep up the great work!
Do you know it doesn't have a back AF button or a joystick? If you have big hands I think the Z8 is better. Each to their own.
Never use the AF button and rarely use the joystick.
I love that Nikon is using the Expeed 7 in this model and giving it lots of the high end features from its bigger brothers yet at a very reasonable price point. Although I much prefer the typical grip shape that allows me to comfortably and securely carry my Z bodies even without the straps, there’s a place in my kit for a flatish body😃 Im with Ricci in the 28mm 2.8 as the perfect match👍🏼
Yes more collaboration with Ricci please... He's always spot on about gear and explains systems brilliantly...👍👍👍
Coming from the Nikon D90 and later the D600, I put in my order for the Zf the instant pre-orders began being accepted. This release by Nikon was well timed, I was about to make a full switch to Fujifilm, whose X70 I've been enjoying. In terms of sheer sensor imaging quality, I don't expect a great leap from the Nikon D600 (am I mistaken?), but the autofocus, IBIS, and video capabilities of the Zf are all things I look forward to on top of the retro design.
I had the D610 and recently got the D750. You may be right that iQ may be only slightly better on my Zf (have not done any tests). but OMG its a gorgeous camera. The IBIS works great with my old sigma 150mm F2.8. AF with the old Sigma is a bit wonky but much better than on my D500. its going to get so much use again !!
@@heartyfisherI am coming from a d610 as well and like would you have to say about the ZF. My only real hesitation is the feel of the camera in my hands transitioning from a DSLR. Lack of a pronounced grip. I would likely get the add-on.
Improved white balance and ISO performance is quite noticeable on the ZF compared to the D750 and you will get more shots in focus as well as a much higher keeper rate at lower shutter speeds from IBIS.
@@MB-dq2gz Noticeably higher ISO performance? That's great to know! That combined with the IBIS (which my D600 lacks), the better focusing (including in low light) and the higher FPS will certainly up my game. I can't wait!
@@heartyfisher Glad to hear you're fully enjoying the gorgeous looks of the Zf! I like shooting dark in low light, and getting that powerful IBIS will certainly be a game changer!
B&K&R the dream team !
My Zf arrives Tuesday!! I ordered the Bordeaux Red!
Hi guys! Thanks for the preview. mine arrives early next week. Can't wait.
Been using the Zf/40 for about 24 hours, and I love it. That said, I have a very strong and negative emotional response to having PASM controls instead of just having AUTO on the Shutter Speed and ISO dials.
Excellent short review. Will be nice to see what you think about it when you've had more time with it.
I owned a Fuji Xpro3 for about 3 or 4 years and really enjoyed the manual dials and knobs. I like that they put the new expeed in there to give it some nice features. I would like the full frame as a second body/everyday camera. Thanks for the video!
Would you miss the Fuji colors though?
@@nivin3 sometimes I do miss the photos that came out of it with the simulations.
i've shot with the z9 for about a year and I like how easy it is to go with what the colors looks like right off the bat. I looked at my old Lightroom catalog with the xpro3 and I still like the shots and how they looked.
@@beskimo2 sorry you mean to say how easy Nikon colors right off the bat? Reason for asking I’m planning to get ZF ditching Fuji but I love the Fuji film simulation a lot and wonder if I’ll miss those and get into a buyers remorse lol
I like the colors straight out the camera on the z9. I noticed that I didn't feel like I had to edit as much. The film simulations are great, but I could edit to get something similar. The only thing I miss of the Fuji system is the compact size. I also have been looking at the ZF and it has a new IBIS system.
@@nivin3
As always an excellent video. I ordered two ZF's, one from Adorama where I was informed that it would be sent out by received order and mine might be backordered. No problem. I ordered one from B&H and they will ship it to me on October 18th which means probably receiving the camera by Saturday on the 21st of October in the year of 2023, Hopefully. Found out that they have one in stock at my local camera store with the 24-70mm F/4 lens. I was informed that it was there mistake in placing it for sale on their website and that it would be available by October 31st. Hmmm! Lord Please Give Me the Patience I Need because I WANT IT NOW!!!! Cheers! 🤟✌🤞
Thanks for that video - love it! The Zf is the camera I've waited so long for. So that's why I bought a Z6 first but I wanted to have a ZF (was not on the market at this time). I love this retro camera, it remembers me to my old FE2 which I still have. I can't wait to get it but I wait a little bit until some charges are out. I thought Nikon releases it with a 33-36 MP but anyway, you cannot having it all 😉. That let's room open for a later Zf II 😆
I also like that you do videos with Ricci - you three are the perfect combination 😃. Cheers!
Always good to see Ricci in your videos. I am keen to see how well pixel shift is implemented, it could influence my next camera choice.
Great looking camera. I think it will be a big hit with Nikon fans as well as more traditional film shooters.
Love that 40/2 with its classic rendering!
Mines coming with the 40mm SE!
Awesome! So fun to watch. I'm getting a Zf tomorrow!
More Ricci please 😅
Hello both So good to see you out with Ricci. I must say that once more Nikon looks to have one more winner of a camera here. Although I am not planing on getting one my self, I would have if I had not just got the Z8. It dose seem to offer so much of the Z8 and Z9 priced at a very competitive price. That I feel lost of enthusiast will love if they do not need the extra power and build of the Z9. I think this camera my even be a alternative to the Z8 or a back up camera for a pro with a Z8. I will looking forward to seeing one soon,
No back button AF. No joystick. No sensor shield. No decent grip. It smells the same as a Z8, but those are some serious limitations.
Of course we want to see more or Ricci ! Silly question. Love the music Kon, bravo 👏 Potential buyers should just jump to 6 mins...”I’m buying one” nuff said.
More videos with Ricci, nothing against the two of you but Ricci adds that something extra that make your already fantastic videos all the more fantastic.
If this turns out to be a big seller,Nikon should consider bringing high resolution model
Absolutely love the feel and weight, buttons and dials all in the right places, 28mm F2.8 cracking little lens awaiting the 40mm f2 lens so come on Becky shake a leg.
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
I am looking at the Zf, as a Zfc user myself, but I have not yet decided. My biggest problem with the Zfc is actually the AF especially when shooting children or pets. And the Zf should definitely improve that. I don't know maybe when it will be on slight discount in a few months 😅
Exactly the same issue here. The Zfc was constantly missing focus in my family photos. Yesterday I packed up all my DX glass and Zfc and sold them to KEH after ordering the Zf😀
@@TheStephenHaley I mean, it is still better than my D5100 (RIP) was but especially when having fast moving scenes it gives a few too many misses. But I would not sell it right now before having the Zf and using it a bit. One thing I like about the Zfc is the size and weight. Paired with the right lens, it is superb for traveling and streetscapes where you don't have fast moving subjects.
I (marvel) think the Zf will be my daily driver, as well as many others here have stated. I have the Z7ii for resolution (flowers) and the Z9 for speed (hummingbirds). I did buy the Z 40mm f/2.0 for the Zf to make the package a more convenient size when I'm out and about.
I got mine in a few days ago and love it already and I haven’t even used it on a shoot just yet. I believe it’s a perfect compliment to my Z8 as a second camera as well as a everyday body. It is on the hefty side but that just feels well built. I did get the small rig adapter to extend the grip and glad I did. I spent several hours setting it up as close as I could to my Z8 as far as functionality as well as taking some test images around the house. It’s focus speed is far superior to my Z6ii which I sold, keeping my Z5 as my third body. I will say the Af thumb button seem a little far for my hands with also how the camera size and shutter button layout is. Yes it’s totally doable but while I’m still old school back button focus, with its layout I’m actually going to try not back button focus on this body. My little testing tells me I may not need it any ways and just use the half press shutter button instead as the auto focus seems that good. This camera says have fun and take your time vibe. Time will tell or different situations will later tell me if I need to use bbf later on. But out of the gate, I love this camera already having it only for a few days. Ps the sunset orange is freaking gorgeous. ❤ Way to go Nikon!!!
Really nice video, guys! I love your content. Also love the Zf. This is all the camera I'll ever need. 24 MP is more than enough and really is the sweet spot for me since I do a lot of low light shooting. I can finally retire my D750! But the one spec I really want is the IBIS. And the pixel shift option is also very handy.
Just received mine a couple hours ago from B H Photo. Really excited about it. The focusing modes are going to require a learning curve as there are so many.
Nice vid and nice to see Ricci in good form. Given that other cameras do this - I "still" do not understand why the Zf does not generate a single RAW file in camera from Pixel Shifting. Surely Nikon this is a basic function these days - nice to see Pixel shift but the multi-shot out is very old tech.
maybe a future firmware update
The Df is like when the FM and then the FE came out . Just changed everything for Nikon.
Love chrome but black is beautiful too. The pixel shift feature tips the scale to get one
for my Z family
Beautiful looking camera and I am very tempted although I have Z6II and Z9. I am curious to hear your impressions about the ergonomics of Zf as I use back-button focus regularly. How do you find the lack of a dedicated AF-ON button and a joystick to move the AF point?
I hope you get a response, I also want to know exactly this. I have a Z9 and Z8... The back button AF on Z9 is in a terrible position, the Z8 perfect. I am concerned with the grip on this one and I heard there is no joystick, so how we move the AF point?
Isn't this a re-run? I remember when Ricci was in studio with you guys talking about the Zf and the Plena...???
When Nikon released the DF - they claimed "Pure Passion. Pure Photography". Well the Df was a disaster - like it was an after thought and a cash grab from Nikon. They just slapped together parts from the best of DSLRs and didn't think it through. With the Zf they have - boy did they. This is going to go down as the camera that cements the Z mount in peoples mind - this is the turning point for Nikon.
I just got a ship notification from Nikon USA for mine -- the wait is excruciating! Sold my Z6 II. This is the perfect camera for just about everybody. Its really a 'mini Z8' that tugs at your heart :) Seriously this thing has the perfect feature mix of ANY camera from ANY manufacturer out there. Nikon has hit one out of the stratosphere this one. This will be remembered as the first mirrorless camera - along side the Nikon D700 in the digital era. Seriously - whats not to like?
As for people that keep going on about resolution - I really don't get it. All of Nikon's DLR flagship cameras (D3, D4, D6) had **less** resolution than this. And if you really want to take a high res image you got the sensor shift 96mp mode. Granted this should be best for still subjects/product photography/macro - but what are you shooting at that high resolution regularly anyways? Resolution is a mute point - 35mm iso 100 film had a resolution of about 20mp so resolution is a not a real thing for 98% of the people - for the other 2% well get the Z9 or Z8.
This camera is puts a stake in the heart of Fuji and Leica. A Fuji XT-5 at $1700 body only now looks so overrated and overpriced. Why would you get a Leica at this point when you can use Leica glass on the Zf ???? Canon and Sony - you have NOTHING like this and I doubt you will be releasing anything like this over the next two years. Sony - your A7C looks totally lame compared to the Zf. Canon you better start working on your digital A1 soon. If I were running Fuji, Canon, Leica or Sony - I would be having a lot of sleepless nights. There is NOTHING in their catalogs or road maps that can do with the Zf can do. Go NIKON!
At a guess you probably have not used/ owned a DF 😃
@@blueserpentmedia3066 I actually bought one :) have one sitting on the shelf - the biggest problem was the interface - was so confusing and I just reverted to using the command dials like 90% of the time - so kind of defeated the point? Plus it was as large and bulky as DSLR anyways. Was a good camera, but it wasn't close to a 'retro' body in the sense that the Zf was.
but you are right - maybe I was a bit rough on it. I still use it once in a while, especially when using legacy glass.
i love my little fuji camera, but I would love to shoot some of my vintage lenses at the focal length they were meant to be.
My Nikor Ais lenses, my takumar lens, my minolta rokkor...
I hope this camera is still being made when I actually need a new camera.
I have some Leica M lenses. How would I use the Leica lens on Zf?
Yes preordered at Grays. Not in first batch hopefully it won’t be long before mine comes in
I have the Z6 already and all manual focus lenses it would need at least 36MP for me to upgrade.
Looks like great weather in London. Enjoy. My Nikon Zf will be coming this upcoming week from my supplier, Hunt's in Melrose, MA, and looking forward to getting it. I have to do some research on "pixel shift" functionality which sounds really interesting for increased increase image pixels. I shoot both the Z8 and Z9 now.
The flippy screen is my second choice. I don't self-video! The In-camera focus stacking can't be that far off!
Ricci, I would love to use this one with the 26 pancake. Why would you not prefer the 26 over the 28? I feel the 26 has better IQ and smaller foot print. Do the 2 mm make so much difference?
I have been waiting fir an updated Zfc. The Zf looks fantastic but i need one for traveling needs and im on my motorcycle most of ghe time. So if Nikon can make an updated Zfc based on ghe Zf with metal plates, id buy it in a heartbeat. Ill in all probability buy this as well. Ill now sell my D750 and get this for portrait work.
Nice nails Becky. You should be a hand model 😋
Ask Ricci what the Z6III feels like in the hand. I'm sure he has one already 😄
Looks like a great camera! Would prefer that it had a joystick and a sensor shield, though. Would be great to see Ricci in more videos!
Any idea how you move the AF point if there is no joystick? No back AF button either... Killed it for me.
@@Michael-Masi-911has a touch function on the screen when the viewfinder is up to your eye. Got to try it out in the store before mine gets here and it works really well!! You can move and adjust what area of the screen you want the touch function to be on as well
@@masonh.6814 hmm. Interesting. Thanks for explaining to me. Can you also focus using the screen when the camera viewfinder is to your eye? And/or can one of the buttons be reprogrammed to be AF ON? No back button AF seems almost criminal.
why in the world did they chose a vlogging screen for this camera instead a 3 way tilt one like in the Fujis???
More Ricci please!Re the Pixel Shift function, do you have to use Nikon software to combine the images or can you put the images straight into LR to combine them to get the 96mp shot?
Great to have pixel shift but we really need the ability to combine images in camera. Other manufacturers do it so why can’t this ZF - especially as it has the more powerful processor?
Picked mine up on Friday. I definitely need the grip which I ordered and should get in a few days. I might go with something like a peak design clutch strap as well or instead of a grip. I’ve used my x100f without a a grip for years but this feels a bit hefty to not have a secure hold on it. I’ve already seen a post somewhere that someone wasn’t happy with the smallrig grip for this camera but I’m hoping it is sufficient. I’ve been overall happy with most smallrig gear though the z9 L-bracket wasn’t great. Fingers crossed. I’m sure we’ll see more 3rd party stuff show up in the next few months.
How good is the Zf !!!!
Cheers from Aus guys - somewhere between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I ordered a Zf last week with a 40 mm prime f2 I think it was and the 24-200 f4-6.3 I think. Bordeaux Red! Forget black, gotta get some colour into life :). Moving up from a D7100 hence I need the lenses. Waiting for stock to be available. Hope to get it before the Z6iii comes out. All up cost a bit over 5k... only Aussie dollars though so, you know, not real money 😂 . Later guys
I’m on the fence about the ZF. I wish the screen wasn’t a flip-out screen and that it had a joystick. I have the Fuji XT5, and I love using its two-way screen. However, I’m a Nikon user at heart, so that ZF is quite tempting.
I’ve got the ZFc just now and the flip out screen is great. I can see why people don’t like it but for low or high vertical shots it’s a winner. For awkward positions, say Fungi photography, you can set up to the side of the camera and still take pictures with ease.
Love the ZF, if only I had the money for one! Also, more videos with Ricci, definitely!!
Yes yes yes I will be getting a ZF I just don’t know which camera to trade in my Z30 or Z5, I do want to make the full leap to full frame🤔
Got my Zf today and it pairs so well with my Voigtlander 40mm Nokton Z! Obviously this isn’t the camera/lens combo for everyone but I love it. When you guys get your Zf do a video with the 50mm 1.0.
Yes Kon is also contemplating between the Nikon 40mm, Voigtlander 40mm or V. 50mm f/1, it's a tough choice!
This is very tempting. I do miss having a smaller camera to take around. Love the quality of my big camera bur it's not something you can easily carry unobtrusively, and too often I just end up with my phone.
Mine is arriving Tuesday! Great video
informative content.
awesome camera I think 😍
I believe the expeed 7 in this Zf that makes this body a wortwhile consideration to ponder upon? something about this processor further enhance that 24 pixel in that body, despite it is the same found on the Z6 and Z6II? That B&W selector is a smart choice to implement.
As for me, the Z8 will suffice as it covers all grounds perfectly. I may get the Zf as my back up and stick a permanent 40mm on it or 50 f1.8.
Amazing....over a span of 3 years, Nikon has really elevated its status in the mirrorless realm from being last on the grid and ended up leading the pack with so many iterations, be it a camera body or lens. The arrival of that Tamron 35-150 really complicates matters in lens selection. Only recently Nikon came up with the 600 pf. That pop out suddenly already they have another home run there.
How I wish Nikon could contemplate the possibility of going into medium format? Time to give the GFX and X2D a scare???
Curious about the low light capability
This is a tough call for me. What I love about my Df is is the full compatibility with my old AF-D and Ais lenses, and the fact that you can buy used F-mount lenses for so cheap now. The Zf's form factor and performance looks to be perfect, but honestly I don't need all those features, nor do I want to spend a fortune on Z lenses. As an amateur, it is tough to justify, but as a die-hard Nikon shooter from the film days, it is a hard to look the other way!
There's a HUGE difference between "decisive moment" and using the pre-release feature on this camera.
Whenever somebody say "...this is retro camera..." or "...retro designed..." I feel sad or better feel a bit angry. This is the modern camera exactly I expected it should be designed and made today. True, many details look and construction is from past but because it was real quality then it is now.
Or maybe I am to retro too. 😅
Can't wait for the video with a production camera (frankly, surprised Gray's doesn't have one to review by now - are you just teasing 🙂... ) So the Z body roadmap is becoming clearer (imho) A z6 III may incorporate all the features of a Zf in a more (non-retro) and robust body. It will satisfy those of us (z6 owners) who want the latest 7 processor - faster AF - better IBIS - better MF support in a slightly bigger body that retains the existing dual-CF Express/SD support. Pixel shift still sounds a little gimmicky to me but I'm keeping an open mind until I see more reviews. It could even stick to 24MP and I'd be happy. However, with this trail blazing Zf coming in at $2k+ USD, am I the only one worried about Nikon keeping the awesome Z6 price/performance point? It's one of the biggest reasons I invested in a z6 II in the first place. A z6 III at the same price/point as the Zf would be ideal and serve both the retro/color and serious hobbyist crowd. Am i dreaming?
I am really thinking about getting one. I like the look, what features it has is a plus. Very curious about pixel shift. The fast autofocus is a major upgrade. Like the B&W option without having to go into the menu. Yes it is only jpeg but you can still capture and process some great images from jpegs. Price is right for sure. Now all Nikon has to do is do a Ricci model. 😎 Thanks for sharing with us! Have a great day. 📷☕️
Zf + 45mpx + 1tb internal = leica/ hasselblad killer ❤🙌🏻
The ZF is really appealing. I like the old style. However, weight is currently a huge issue for me and it would have been nice to have the weights on screen when discussed. Also I see mention here of no AF button. Can I ask someone to clarify , is that the switch I have on the D850 by the lens mount that flips from MF to AF. I noticed that missing on my ZFc and really miss it. I want the old style camera to avoid having to use menu functions all the time!
Also, the cable release (I aways called it a plunger in the old days), is that the only way to remote activate the shutter? Is there a intervalometer built in at all?
Thanks, Alastair.
I suspect you will be able to use a Bluetooth remote trigger. Just a guess though, sorry I can't do better than that.
This needs an FTZ adapter that has an aperture index tab to talk to lenses with an aperture ring. Until then, the Df feels like a better retro user experience.
Check out the voigtlander z lenses. They will pair nicely with this
more resolution ? If you shoot Landscape/portraits perhaps..
Perfect general purpose camera resolution
I am curious how Zf's sensor shift compares to others already on the market (OM, Pentax!, Fujifilm, etc.) in real life usage.
Note (see start of video) the Zf is only 5 grams heavier than the Z6ii, ie no real difference. (PS, Kon what is the music track please?)
I’m sold 😀 will get one soon from GoW of course! 📸
First!! I miss the livestreams but I'm first in line for videos. The normal non SE lenses don't really look bad.
Nikon Z6 III is going to be a good camera. Clearly the other dudes are coming with the tech next year, and it's expected that Nikon will be let in the dust again, but we don't know for sure. Ricci: yes good idea.
Hi, I am missing out on details, b&w is only available in jpeg and not on full frame. Any one please clarify.
Thanks 👍
This camera may be the reason I finally start moving to the Z system.
Thanks.
I guess #nikon will bring some #ZF new features in the next #ZFc, hopefully IBIS, Headphones Jack, Internal Memory (or Micro SD card).
With those 2 cameras (DX, FX), Nikon will have an interesting pair of Retro Cameras.
I'm convinced, and I got one ;)
QQQ for Ricci, or anyone else. Would it be possible to implement (in a future firmware) focus priority shutter release in manual focus mode? I’m thinking this in conjunction with eye detection would make life wonderful with manual lenses…
Hi guys, I am waiting to see what the Z6iii will offer in order to decide between Z6iii and Z8.
Could you please ask Ricci to tell Nikon that Nikon users would like that the fast JPEG shooting modes of Z8 and Z9 (pre-capture, 30fps, 60fps DX, 120 fps 11MP) to be also available in RAW (maybe 12bit). Because of the video capabilities, we know that processor and buffer can handle at least 8.3K 12bit RAW 60fps (with minor vertical crop ).
The Zf seems much better than my previous Z6 and Z6ii and even far superior than my Zfc.
When Nikon releases the ZF/T people will be mad.
Did I hear that the camera does not come as shown? If correct I really would like the see the “as it comes” version. I hope that’s not a rude question, forgive me if it is taken that way.
Ricci brassed the dials on his Nikon ZF, the dials on the brand new out of the box ZF will be painted black.
Does it have a sensor shield for when changing lenses, to prevent getting dust on the sensor
no, it doesn't
That’s disappointing
I'm told that if you use the ZF on Hi frames per second it still has shutter blackout. Is this really so? As a general/street camera it's probably wonderful but I want to get away from shutter lag/blackout on my Z6ii... Hopefully the Z6iii, if it comes will have a stacked sensor and no lag etc..
If you use the mechanical shutter on any single-lens camera, you will get blackouts. To avoid that you either need separate optical paths to your eye and sensor (eg, with rangefinders), or you have a shutterless sensor-viewfinder architecture like on the Z8/Z9. In that regards, the Zf is more like the Z6/Z6II/Z7/Z7II than the Z8/Z9.
@@hyau512 Thanks, yes I understand that but with all the hype about the bird auto-focus and Expeed 7 etc, I was surprised that it still had the same lag problems of the Z6ii etc.. I hope the Z 6iii will have a stacked sensor and Expeed 7 so there can be fast enough read-off to have no mech shutter as the Z8/9 etc but still be a smaller size... We shall see.
What software is needed to edit pixel shift
My main man Kon bratan. How are you my friend? Z Cinema baby. Z Cinema. hehe :)
This seems like a great camera, but I don't love the retro style. I've become used to the main and sub command dials and the full-fisted built-in grip of the D cameras. I love a top info panel. The only thing from this style I appreciate is the ISO dial. The lack of AF ON button is a deal breaker for me. However, I would need to try it out first. I still like the Z6 series and if they can put the guts of this camera in the Z6, then I'm all in for my first mirrorless.
The resolution is sufficient. Why would you need more on a camera like that?!
I hope Nikon will release a silver version
Ricci has not given us a review on the 135mm plenta or the new 600 mm 6.3 seems strange anybody know any ?
Performance with 200 500 please
Just two things I miss from ZF
1st higher resolution sensor. I'm so spoiled with 45-60 mp sensors now that I "can't" go back to 24mp. 30-40 mp would have been really nice here.
2nd ZF requires those retro style lenses. 24/28/35/50/85/135 retro look lenses would go so well with ZF.
I'd still be ok with non retro style lenses but I'd want more pancake lenses of 35 and 50mm. I think nikon now has the 26, 28 and 40mm covered.
The tiny, retro-styled lenses are very important to me personally. I hope they bring out a 35 mm alternative to the 40 mm. And the a 135 or 90.
If you dig manual focus check out voigtlander z lenses
The only thing i regret is the flip-up screen...
When I see the pre production jpeg, I could probably obtain the same result from an old canon G11 or Nikon from the same era. Of course the AF of the ZF is probably much faster and efficient but I am not sure of the real progress for a still photographer. The design is cool but the size is almost the same as an oldDSLR. I must say that I nothing against this ZF, I love Nikon and I appreciate a lot your channel content.