Why am I using the Nikon Zfc?
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- I visit the Lavender Fields at Scottish Lavender Oils, near Kinross, in today's video. I capture some nice images with my Retro Style Nikon Zfc and a couple of Cheap Chinese prime lenses. The 7Artisans 12mm f2.8 and the Artralab "NONIKKOR" 80s style 50mm f1.4
I take time mid-video to discuss the reasoning behind my switching from the Nikon D850 to the entry-level mirrorless Zfc. Fear not the D850. is still in my possession and will be out now and then.
Despite having been very ill and now using a stick 90% of the time this is still not an "Accessibility for the Disabled" Channel. Accessible means "ease of access". This channel was set up in response to the many channels with Photographers hiking for miles over rough ground or climbing mountains to get an epic shot. I simply want Photographers with less fitness or mild mobility issues to see that they can get out, take exciting pictures, and enjoy their hobby. I visit locations that are accessible to encourage the viewer to also visit and maybe get better images than I did.
I am happy to promote this location as I liked it and see the potential for photography. I have not received payment, gift or free access for this promotion.
Camera used - Nikon Zfc
Lens - Nikkor Kit lens, 7Artisan and Artalab NONIKKOR
Music from Epidemic Sounds
I came across your channel and after reading your channel description, I appreciate your approach to photography. Thank you! Lovely photos.
Thank you for the nice comment. :-)
Nice one - Good to see you show casing the real world problems that photographers come up against
Thanks David.
Brilliant images by the way 👏
I ordered the zfc and lenses today and cannot wait till it arrives
It's a great wee camera. I am working on an image-quality video just now. I have done some video work, but I have not been well enough to finish it yet. I hope to finish the last video work this week and edit it at the weekend. Fingers crossed.
@@AccessiblePhotography look forward to it 👍
You should try this with camera low while pointing directly up the hill towards the sky would give a lavender bridge effect like a wooden bridge going over water but a bridge made of lavender going over green grass. Arch effect. I would of given that a go 😆
I think I get what you mean. Maybe next summer. Thanks for commenting.
@AccessiblePhotography but that's just an idea though its not a dig at your capabilities. You know what you're doing very clear and unmistakable in your videos
You are amazing. I love your enthusiasm despite TWO illnesses trying to keep you down.
I love how you talk and how you correct yourself by text on the video when you've edited and know you've made an error. Keep plodding on, man!
Thank you so much for being so understanding and supportive. I really appreciate that. I will continue as much as I can.
Beautiful location! You got some great shots.
It is a lovely area and country. :-)
The only and biggest limitation of Nikon APS-C is very few available lenses. Fujifilm is the king of the hill regarding APS-C.
It's true. Although defeating the weight argument I am using my Fx lenses via a F2Z adapter just now. Fuji and I didn't get on. So happy to stick with the Nikon. ;-)
Thanks for the video!
Those turned out very nice. The lady and the two children is an excellent capture.
Thanks Steve. I’m always wary about photographing and showing kids. But I liked it as well so put it in.
Hi, I have come across your wonderful RUclips channel as I have been researching the Z FC. I have the Z50 and enjoy using it very much, but I miss the fully articulating screen that my Olympus camera had. Do you know if the Z FC can be used with just the front and rear dials as I use my Z50 , and not necessarily the top dials? I two have suffered with covid and long covid and like you are trying to keep the gear weight down to a minimum. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to future videos 👍
Hi Clive thanks for liking my modest channel. Sorry you too have suffered from the dreaded Covid-19.
I am glad you asked this question about the command dials as it made me really look at what I had set up and what function the command dials provide.
I’m think your Z50 dials will adjust F stop on one and shutter speed on the other. I am sorry to say that as far as I can work out this is not possible with the Zfc. The rear dial does adjust the f stop but the front dial does not adjust shutter speed. The front command dial works in tandem with the front function button for things like white balance or AF modes which is what I have it set to.
Using the shutter speed dial on the top is not difficult. There is no need to drop the camera from the eye line to view the dial as the speed is shown in the viewfinder as you make the adjustment.
The front dial also works in menu mode to move around or in picture view.
The Fujifilm XT-4 and probably XT-5 does allow you to switch from using the upper dials to the command dials. I just didn’t like the image quality I got nor the having to use their software as the sensor is built differently.
As for image quality on the Zfc you will find it the same as the Z50.
I hope I answered your question. It may not be the way you wanted it though.
Have fun researching.
Amazing, Keep it up.
Thank you. 🙏
Wonderful location, I looked forward to this after seeing your shot on Instagram. Seems you have made some babies cry 🤣 kidding kidding. But really, the shots were fantastic, the lavenders just pop and good to see you well enough to be out and about a bit more often 😁 great decision to change to a camera that doesnt make you struggle and works for you.
Thanks mate. No worries about the babies comment. It’s true. I just need to look at them and they cry. 😂. Slowly getting out more. It’s not been easy. I noticed my voice in the video was going when I came to do the edit. Maybe just a touch of hayfever I hope nothing else is going wrong.
Nice images,the smell must be wonderful.
Thank you. It wasn't that strong. Maybe on a warmer day, it would be nice. Bit overcast and almost chilly when I was there. Glad you liked the images. :-)
Very nice !
Thanks Ian.
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what tripod is that?
brand? model?
Hi. That’s a “Three Legged Thing” tripod. Model is “Brian”. (Evolution3). It’s a travel tripod to be fair. Fully extended including the centre column and it goes way above my head. I bought it second hand a few years ago. I am not sure if that one is still made but the company does have others available.
Would be so much nicer if the camera had IBIS.
@@Oculus729 I’m not a tech person. I think the stabilisation is in the lens. Certainly I was using it at stupidly low speeds at the weekend and the images came out fine.
@@AccessiblePhotography with IBIS you can use non-stabilized lenses by third party makers. IE, old manual Nikkor lenses or Leica lenses, for example.
Is Nikon Zfc perfect for every day shooting?
Hi. I think the ZFc is an excellent camera for carrying around all day. It takes perfectly acceptable images for the majority or people. What I mean by that is most of us do not want to print our images on poster sized paper. I have used the camera now for many months both in full manual and on auto. It is excellent on auto and produces really good pictures in standers settings. Where you want to adjust for bright or low light then using manual or shutter priority is useful.
Is the camera perfect? That is hard for me to say. The negatives are that for everyday use it is maybe not as durable as a more expensive model. There is a lot of plastic in this and if dropped I’m not sure how it will survive. My D850 bounces and works fine! But it’s too heavy for all day carry.
Other negative is the battery size. I have three and that will do me fine all day.
If you just want a camera with you everyday and live the tactile retro feel then yes it is a good camera for you so long as you are careful and not using it every five minutes.
@@AccessiblePhotography Thank you for the explanation 👍
I have a lavender field like that near me, it’s full of screaming children, and people. It’s not very relaxing, plus the owner wants to charge photographers £1000 to take photos there.
I went on a weekday if I remember correctly. Certainly a photo club colleague said the Saturday was bedlam. The owner here only charges for professional photography being done. I think he lets them in early or after hours so the place is clear of people. I did think I was going to be challenged when a gent approached me. I assumed, rightly, very quickly, that he was the owner. Thankfully he just came over for a chat.