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The little 16-50 is a fantastic, sharp little lens that is insanely light with good VR. Also want to make sure you have the latest firmware installed, as they are always improving the AF.
Hey Kasey, on my Z8 i've tried every single profile with all different settings for my pro Videography besides my Photography and i PROMISE you these are the best settings for image quality on Nikon, hope you try those once more, you will be blown away i'm sure: - Metering/ exposure menue Finetune optimal exposure: Matrix metering -1/6 - Noise Reduction OFF - Standard profile (Nikon chooses best skin tones and general colors there) - Sharpness -0.5 - Midrange sharpness +2.0 (If you lower it you get that weird water color effect) - Clarity -1.0 - Contrast -0.75 I promise you i've tried everything, including NLog with a Lut and still this is the most natural fantastic image that Nikon provides. I mean well, hope you try it again . All the best :)
Not to mention how much better the lens caps mount (3-way click) to the lens compared to Sony (often loose and come off,) and Canon (which only go on one way.)
I had been using a Nikon for photos about 10 years. Was also very happy with it. Fits nicely in my hands and loved the 35mm 1.8. But autofocus in video was totally unusable. So I switched to a Canon DSLR. Photos are not as good as the Nikon but the look of video and autofocus 🥰 But good to see that Kasey enjoys a Nikon camera.
Haven’t even watched the full video yet…but those colours are superb! Bit shaky behind you..don’t walk! Btw believe both Sigma and Viltrox produce wide lens for Z APSC ( a 16mm and 13mm respectively ) but no stab in either.
The negatives are annoying, I'll give ya that. Limited button mapping. Doesn't allow setting changes on-the-fly. No manual focus switch on the body. Deep menu dive needed to get 1080 180 set up. That's a few strikes that can't be ignored. I think the right thing is to get one used like CC did. I do love me some Nikon colors for sure. They're so rich and accurate to my eyes.
They are improving, but I still ran into issues mapping buttons with the Z8 and ZF. If the user modes saved ALL settings, that would really help. Or if they had recall settings (Z8/Z9.)
Also i gotta say if we compare this nikon z30 woth the cameras its teying to compete with theb even having all these buttons including some customisable ones is beyond what you'd get in the competition and for me as one of the nikon users from before the mirrorless era i gotta say i feel like i cam change settings on a nikon much easier that a sony for example but that might just be being used to setting buttons to exactly what you need and being used to their setting systems. And then getting a camera woth a great kit lens, all the F mount lenses available to use on it, anodised aluminium body and weather sealed, that is such a plus
I have a Nikon D600 with F mount which is presently for taking occasional images (work). The video output for this camera from 2012 has good color, DR and looks great, especially with vintage lenses. There is an issue with moire under certain conditions that can rear it's head but the majority of time taking video there were no issues. It doesn't shoot 4k so will keep to the GH5 but in comparing the two, there is a certain richness to the Nikon image that makes it still viable considering it's age. Even have the first Atomos Ninja that I bought for it. Probably should shake off the dust and play with it again. Full HD isn't a breathless corpse yet.
Just live with the Nikon system for a while. You'll see they are grounded in designs and feature-sets for creators not marketers. The menu system will make sense, the ergo's of everything, including the lens mount direction-- all start making sense when you actually use the gear in real world scenarios for a period of time. You missed some easy menu items that would address your "cons," but such is life when you have a lot of content to produce. Great job as always Homie! I've been shooting Nikon for a long time, and while they may not be flashy, they can be depended on to create some world class images when used properly, and are a joy to use day in and day out professionally.
The Z30 is so comfortable in hand too! I replaced my Z7II/Z50/Z30 with the A7C and then the A7CII. Shooting HEIF+HLG+aRGB produces brilliant (neutral) colors. I've been shooting Nikon since the 80's. ;)
@@miggyloz806 A7CII, 33mp, better IBIS, smaller, better battery life, more compact f2.8 zoom lenses. Sony still has better tracking and AF-C. Nikon is quite usable, but not as intuitive to use. I still own z-mount glass just in case Nikon's next release (DX of FX) is a bit more exciting. A7CII is a worthwhile upgrade from the A7C IMO. The shutter button is nicer, lots of little fixes, the rear dial, and LCD touch AF point; which I don't use. Not to mention shooting HEIF HLG for neutral colors. I still prefer Nikon fit/ergonomics and z-mount glass when they match your needs. However, surprisingly the R8 was more comfortable than either of them. Some of those Canon buttons are way too small though.
@@miggyloz806 Zf is gorgeous camera, but is not that comfortable for longer photo shoots. Z6III will be my next FF body, once it hits the market. A7cii is small, crippled version of A7IV
One of the best of your videos, that cheap plasticy kit lens is amazing. Separation between you and background is like with the best lenses, and colours too. I'm wondering what aperture you had it on?
Go into setup menu and turn "SELF PORTRAIT MODE" to off. By default, this is an EZ mode that locks you out of many settings when you have the LCD flipped around to vlog.
Lack of button customization, same as the Zf, it would have easy to allow for more customization - for example the zoom in and zoom out buttons scream out to be customizable. You can set one to zoom in/out and gain an additional button for a different purpose.
The lack of electronic viewfinder is kind of a dealbreaker here. I'm kind of hoping for an improved Z50 MK2 as the Z50 is too old compared to other models on the market. I also heard people say that it struggles in night photography. I'm considering the Canon R10, but the problem there is lack of RF-S lenses, and the prices. Dang I'm confused what to buy.
Ur camera is not the final of your work it is the editing of your photo that will standout your work sir. I have this camera and i never regret a thing in all nikon Products of camera. They are great in photo and video
manual focus should be always-on override like with the old USM slr lenses, no menu diving required. nikon's the only mirrorless I've used with that implementation, it's nice. if that got turned off somehow, the setting is in the custom settings menu under autofocus->focus point settings->manual focus mode
for the video world the zf added some quality of life things. but its still not ready for prime time. the wave for just has 3 bars not 10% increments like a normal waveform. and most have said the lack of customization of buttons is a lil frustrating. and while its has up to 120 fps, it would be nice to have a camera crank setting like the gh series, where you can shoot from 2fps to 120+ . maybe they will get there, then ill go all in on nikon bodies again. but till then not yet.
ZF video stats kinda go hard ngl. I haven't seen anyone say if it can do really slow shutter speeds: the Z9 (and presumably the z8) can shoot really, really slow - like probably 1/2 for video.
I was wondering what you would think of the latest Nikon series.. (Z30 isn't really the latest). some of your issues that you mention you can change in settings, though I may confusing my D700. (release modes when AF is not fully locked). for video on the Z30 I like it when I have it set for exposing for highlights(keeping Auto ISO from clipping highlights). I really like how z30 works with manual focus lenses like Lensbabay Twist 60. I'm thinking of getting a used Z6 for now and demote my full frame D700 to second tier. though I could save a bit and get a ZF. anyway agree with mediocre stab. I'm thinking of a $300 gimbal to handle.
Don't bother with the Z6, the ZF is better, but also maybe wait for the Z6III. The ZF is a bit clunky and doesn't have user modes, banks, or recall settings.
@@skyrunr I do have my bmpcc4k with metabones 0.66x (I think? ) speed booster that I haven’t tried yet. Gets bmpcc4k close to full frame, but I have had a chance to test it yet
I cannot seem to be able to find where they moved the "special effects" (miniature, toy camera effect, selective color, HDR painting, etc.) My old D3300 had a designated dial just for those effects. Pls let me know, thx
It seems to do very well with a natural look for video that looks good but also realistic. You can color grade yourself to look like antonio banderas but I don't want to look amazing I just want to look how I look out of box with no weird colors or bizarre oversharpening.
I love my z30. I bought the megadap Sony e Mount to z mount and it works amazingly with all the sony lenses I have. Try it please! It follows sony lens protocols, even eye AF works.
I think the Nikon Z6 represents the best value full frame camera on the used market and would love if you could buy one and confirm that. It was hated so much for not having two card slots so it sometimes sells for less than the Z5 used.
@@socialbender do you have the 50mm 1.8s? I think that’s the first lens I’d get if I ever pulled the trigger on a Z6. Is it worth the hype in your opinion?
I haven't vlogged much but stayed loyal to Nikon since before rock. I almost went Sony...almost then the z9 entered my world. There is no better hybrid wildlife camera except maybe the z8..A vlogging camera it's not though, so knowing that little z30 is a good fit, who knows, Christmas is coming.
What's the best Nikon camera that works with a Nikor f/1.8 lens compatible with a Nikon D3100. I don't want to buy new batteries for the D3100, if there's something much better but compatible with my lens I'd rather get newer
I think Viltrox, Sigma, TTartisan, Meike have very affordable AF lenses. I got the 32mm f2.8 (FF) and 27mm f2.8 (apsc) for less than 100usd each from China, AF works ok, with a bit of hunting, but for the price are great
Not many lens options if you're in this system." 4:13 - Hey, new Nikon fanboy. Sigma now makes their aps-c trio for Nikon's Z mount. Viltrox also makes some of their popular lenses for Z.
Nikon just makes pleasant to use cameras and backs it up with great optics. The Z DX lenses are way better than they have any right to be at their respective price points.
I have the Z50 and the kit lenses are great. Yes 8 bit is a pain - have to trust that the picture/vid you take is good enough in camera. Dark/washed out? No problem! It adds to the mystique. Who cares about perfection anyway? Have you used any creative filters yet? That can be fun.
If I was to start a Children’s Channel with my Daughter(already did), what would you suggest as basic gear(already have a7c with a 16-35 t2.8and DJI pocket 2)Please point me in the right direction if I’m not in one already, but be mindful that your opinion doesn’t really matter (yes it does)
If you have the chance, shoot me a special instead, tell me also the best transitions, sound fx, overlays and the creeping VFX that you mastered over the years, be mindful my audience will be the future of our planet so take that mission seriously (or go back to your bad and cry until the guilt consumes you for missing the chance to save this dying world)
Still waiting on the Firmware Updates that adds UFO Autofocus, Third Dimensional Being Eye/Face Detection, and Non-Blurry Bigfoot User 1 Setting. But for real, the Z30 is a superb camera for the price.
I'm shopping for a camera for my daughter, and theres a lot about the Z30 to like, as well as some other Nikon cameras... just cant get along with NO viewfinder at all. Theres a few things that make it a no-go for me, and keeps me from co sidering other Nikon offerings, even though I am more a fan of Nikon than Canon or Sony. Lens options is one thing, Nikon just needs to let Sigma make lenses for their stuff.... i really like the looks and price of a few of the Sigma co temporary lenses , and I think im going to skip any system that doesn't have those as options. 10'18/2.8, 56mm prime, both for a great price.
He's why Kasey is an excellent videographer. He just made the Z30 shoot better video than the Canon M50, even though those cameras are in the same class of vlogger APS-C rigs. The Z30 turns 2 years old in just a few months.
At least Nikon uses true USB 3.0 as opposed to Panasonic liars who advertise it as 3.0 but it will only ever transfer files at 2.0 speeds. Plus, the 16-50 lens, the screen, the viewfinder and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are all top-notch. I just wish the ZFc wasn't so plasticky and the battery door wasn't so cheap that it wobbles and is missing a spring.
@@artphototech VR on the lens plus digital stabilization, to be more clear. The physics of larger spinning magnets in larger lenses with vr probably makes them more effective.
Like the mount, Nikon focus rings turn in the opposite direction of other lenses. Worse, some 3rd party lenses with multiple mounts don't conform to Nikon's convention.
I'll shoot Nikon any day over Canon. But providence led me to Olympus and Blackmagic. I used to have a great collection of Nikon F gear, but I could see the end of film so I sold everything in the mid 2000s.
I was a Nikon Pro member till 2016, sold 2 D4’s and D810 and a plethora of lenses to switch to Sony. Best move ever. Nikon and Canon would t get on board with mirrorless fast enough. Now 2 A1’s and happy.
WELL THEN. Clearly my research was flawed. Son of a b. My apologies. I guess you could theoretically go with an F mount lens adapted. A lot of f mount lenses have great stabilization with the best being the lenses that have the gold ring and gold "N" designation. I know it might not work for you because it would add some extra weight, but from my experience, the 16-80mm f2.8-4E (480grams lens + 125grams FTZ2) lens has the most outrageous stabilization out of any nikon lens I've used (I also confirmed on nikon's website that VR does carry over to Z bodies from adapted lenses). Optically, the lens is fantastic as well. You can get them on the used market for around $500-$700 too. There may be other options available that are lighter too.
I love an underdog so i chose Nikon. Only been in the game for 5 years so no legacy loyalty. Tried Sony, Fuji, Canon and i kept coming back to Nikon. Z5 suited my use case but the AF was awful. Zf was announced and i went for it. Im finally happy. Like you say, spec sheets arent always in their favour, but their cameras are a joy to use, and the glass is great. Please check out the 28mm and 40mm cheapy plastic lenses! Low element count, youll love them. And theres a guy called Alik Griffin who reviews a lot of Nikon stuff. Youll like him. He likes 3D pop.
Man, I like Nikon bodies, but their approach to customizing buttons and dials is horrible. Also the thing that when in manual mode you cannot adjust exposure compensation without pressing a button is a deal breaker for me. I would love to have a Nikon, but for archaic controls reason I cannot give them any cash.
There’s plenty of customization on the pro stuff, Z9, D3/4/5/6, even the D500 has a lot of customization. It’s just the bottom line budget stuff that doesn’t have the buttons for customization.
You can set exposure compensation to a lens ring or use "easy exposure compensation" which uses the rear dial. I prefer the button approach because you can automatically reset it (off/on,) and it prevents forgetting the dial is set to -2. Not to mention getting nudged in storage.
@@skyrunr Lens ring is not really good solution as I stroke it accidentally, especially with gloves. Easy exposure compensation is specific to A and P modes. I was talking about manual. It will be great if I can set back dial for EC in manual and set the EC button for aperture, but Nikon does not allow that. With Nikon I have to constantly do workarounds, which should be solved by designers. Button approach when tracking bird is not good, because I have to stop AF to adjust EC. Not to mention that mode dials should be placed on the right side of a viewfinder, so I can easily operate with right thumb and index. Meanwhile the more expensive Nikon camera the mode dial is getting more ridiculous and finally changes into button in Z8/Z9. This is really fantastic idea, when you have your left hand on 600mm lens.
@@1armbiker OK, if that is true, can you toggle autofocus areas by pressing a button or do you press a button and then select with a wheel? Can you program one of the dials to be EC or ISO, when in manual mode? I'd love if the answer is yes to any of those questions ;)
@@kynio3433 Great points. I don't use the top panel LCD and would rather have a few customizable lock/unlock dials, or at least one (A7IV.) I tinkered with the Z50 as my first ML camera, and loved the all the buttons on the right approach. It was easier (more intuitive) to switch to the Z50 than to the Z7II it was paired with at the time. The Z8 and ZF couldn't be setup the way I wanted either. I specifically couldn't set spot metering directly to a button, or the button I wanted it set to when I could. Something I've done for years with Nikon DSLR's, and most of the other Z's.
The time is nigh for Nikon, and you didn’t find one con 🤦♂ Oh oh, there is the Canon hammer again. Slightly jelly, uh? So much Nikon talk lately … oh, oh, Panasonic’s Pony Cavalry is incoming … did I see this right or do I have not enough definitely couldn’t work in a recon team Recon? Nikon, oh.
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What you need is the new Kodak Super 8 film camera. 🙂
The little 16-50 is a fantastic, sharp little lens that is insanely light with good VR. Also want to make sure you have the latest firmware installed, as they are always improving the AF.
Hey Kasey, on my Z8 i've tried every single profile with all different settings for my pro Videography besides my Photography and i PROMISE you these are the best settings for image quality on Nikon, hope you try those once more, you will be blown away i'm sure:
- Metering/ exposure menue Finetune optimal exposure: Matrix metering -1/6
- Noise Reduction OFF
- Standard profile (Nikon chooses best skin tones and general colors there)
- Sharpness -0.5
- Midrange sharpness +2.0 (If you lower it you get that weird water color effect)
- Clarity -1.0
- Contrast -0.75
I promise you i've tried everything, including NLog with a Lut and still this is the most natural fantastic image that Nikon provides. I mean well, hope you try it again . All the best :)
This! I use -3/6 optimal exposure. Because the sensor does better in shadows than highlights.
What I've found is no stabilization looks better than bad stabilization with digitial looking jerks and shifts.
I'd agree, but only if the rolling shutter is very minimal
I'm still learning the camera, tried digital today to see if that would help.
@@cameraconspiraciesway to go dude
I started using Nikon back in 1972 (ancient guy here). The "backwards" lens mounting seems normal to me; everyone else's is backwards :-)
Not to mention how much better the lens caps mount (3-way click) to the lens compared to Sony (often loose and come off,) and Canon (which only go on one way.)
@@skyrunr If nothing else Nikon has at least great lens cap mounts.
And the on-off switches -- I've always found them outstanding. @@OfficialSushiSystemAmbassador
It's just a different logic in what is held and what gets twisted.
its always felt more natural to me than the canon and sony style
Good to see you back on the Nikon train -- I think the Z30 and 12-18 or whatever looked a bit better, but pretty close.
It is so satisfying as a long time subscriber to see you outside and in slow mo.
Hold ISO button and use the front dial to switch between Auto-ISO und fixed ISO
top comment here.
Finally. I found the one person who read the manual.
it's just a nikon thing
We await the public apology in the next video.
I know how to change the ISO, I said you can't do that in aperture priority...
I had been using a Nikon for photos about 10 years. Was also very happy with it. Fits nicely in my hands and loved the 35mm 1.8.
But autofocus in video was totally unusable. So I switched to a Canon DSLR. Photos are not as good as the Nikon but the look of video and autofocus 🥰
But good to see that Kasey enjoys a Nikon camera.
Haven’t even watched the full video yet…but those colours are superb! Bit shaky behind you..don’t walk! Btw believe both Sigma and Viltrox produce wide lens for Z APSC ( a 16mm and 13mm respectively ) but no stab in either.
8:58 - that indented strap loop on the Canons makes so much sense. It's those little things that Canon does that go under appreciated.
The negatives are annoying, I'll give ya that. Limited button mapping. Doesn't allow setting changes on-the-fly. No manual focus switch on the body. Deep menu dive needed to get 1080 180 set up. That's a few strikes that can't be ignored. I think the right thing is to get one used like CC did. I do love me some Nikon colors for sure. They're so rich and accurate to my eyes.
They are improving, but I still ran into issues mapping buttons with the Z8 and ZF. If the user modes saved ALL settings, that would really help. Or if they had recall settings (Z8/Z9.)
Also i gotta say if we compare this nikon z30 woth the cameras its teying to compete with theb even having all these buttons including some customisable ones is beyond what you'd get in the competition and for me as one of the nikon users from before the mirrorless era i gotta say i feel like i cam change settings on a nikon much easier that a sony for example but that might just be being used to setting buttons to exactly what you need and being used to their setting systems. And then getting a camera woth a great kit lens, all the F mount lenses available to use on it, anodised aluminium body and weather sealed, that is such a plus
I’ve been waiting years for Nikon to find you. The cinema is yours.
I have one. Nikon crushed it with the ZFC. Being such a pretty piece is icing on the cake🥰
I have a Nikon D600 with F mount which is presently for taking occasional images (work). The video output for this camera from 2012 has good color, DR and looks great, especially with vintage lenses. There is an issue with moire under certain conditions that can rear it's head but the majority of time taking video there were no issues. It doesn't shoot 4k so will keep to the GH5 but in comparing the two, there is a certain richness to the Nikon image that makes it still viable considering it's age.
Even have the first Atomos Ninja that I bought for it. Probably should shake off the dust and play with it again. Full HD isn't a breathless corpse yet.
Just live with the Nikon system for a while. You'll see they are grounded in designs and feature-sets for creators not marketers. The menu system will make sense, the ergo's of everything, including the lens mount direction-- all start making sense when you actually use the gear in real world scenarios for a period of time. You missed some easy menu items that would address your "cons," but such is life when you have a lot of content to produce. Great job as always Homie!
I've been shooting Nikon for a long time, and while they may not be flashy, they can be depended on to create some world class images when used properly, and are a joy to use day in and day out professionally.
I sold an A7IV and bought a Z30. Best move ever. Way better color science in really small package.
The Z30 is so comfortable in hand too! I replaced my Z7II/Z50/Z30 with the A7C and then the A7CII. Shooting HEIF+HLG+aRGB produces brilliant (neutral) colors. I've been shooting Nikon since the 80's. ;)
Should have got the ZF
why would you downgrade like that? 😂
@@skyrunr Currently own the A7c deciding if i should get the New ZF or the A7cii
@@miggyloz806 A7CII, 33mp, better IBIS, smaller, better battery life, more compact f2.8 zoom lenses. Sony still has better tracking and AF-C. Nikon is quite usable, but not as intuitive to use. I still own z-mount glass just in case Nikon's next release (DX of FX) is a bit more exciting. A7CII is a worthwhile upgrade from the A7C IMO. The shutter button is nicer, lots of little fixes, the rear dial, and LCD touch AF point; which I don't use. Not to mention shooting HEIF HLG for neutral colors.
I still prefer Nikon fit/ergonomics and z-mount glass when they match your needs. However, surprisingly the R8 was more comfortable than either of them. Some of those Canon buttons are way too small though.
@@miggyloz806 Zf is gorgeous camera, but is not that comfortable for longer photo shoots. Z6III will be my next FF body, once it hits the market. A7cii is small, crippled version of A7IV
One of the best of your videos, that cheap plasticy kit lens is amazing. Separation between you and background is like with the best lenses, and colours too. I'm wondering what aperture you had it on?
I’ve got one and I really haven’t used it too much. This helped how I feel about it and I guess I should mess with it more. Thank you.
Go into setup menu and turn "SELF PORTRAIT MODE" to off. By default, this is an EZ mode that locks you out of many settings when you have the LCD flipped around to vlog.
That was off since day 1 and isn't the cause of any of the issues I mentioned with custom buttons not being able to be changed much.
Oh man, thank you! 🤦🏽
Lack of button customization, same as the Zf, it would have easy to allow for more customization - for example the zoom in and zoom out buttons scream out to be customizable. You can set one to zoom in/out and gain an additional button for a different purpose.
The lack of electronic viewfinder is kind of a dealbreaker here. I'm kind of hoping for an improved Z50 MK2 as the Z50 is too old compared to other models on the market. I also heard people say that it struggles in night photography. I'm considering the Canon R10, but the problem there is lack of RF-S lenses, and the prices. Dang I'm confused what to buy.
Ur camera is not the final of your work it is the editing of your photo that will standout your work sir. I have this camera and i never regret a thing in all nikon Products of camera. They are great in photo and video
Love the nikon love haha. Now get a z8 and shoot 12 bit raw and use up all your storage.
10 bit 709 is still miles better to grade than 8 bit.
manual focus should be always-on override like with the old USM slr lenses, no menu diving required. nikon's the only mirrorless I've used with that implementation, it's nice. if that got turned off somehow, the setting is in the custom settings menu under autofocus->focus point settings->manual focus mode
The viltrox lenses are quite good if you dont mind manual. 13mm, f1.4 and like
for the video world the zf added some quality of life things. but its still not ready for prime time. the wave for just has 3 bars not 10% increments like a normal waveform. and most have said the lack of customization of buttons is a lil frustrating. and while its has up to 120 fps, it would be nice to have a camera crank setting like the gh series, where you can shoot from 2fps to 120+ . maybe they will get there, then ill go all in on nikon bodies again. but till then not yet.
ZF video stats kinda go hard ngl. I haven't seen anyone say if it can do really slow shutter speeds: the Z9 (and presumably the z8) can shoot really, really slow - like probably 1/2 for video.
Nikon need to send him a ZF so that we can see for ourselves.
I was wondering what you would think of the latest Nikon series.. (Z30 isn't really the latest). some of your issues that you mention you can change in settings, though I may confusing my D700. (release modes when AF is not fully locked). for video on the Z30 I like it when I have it set for exposing for highlights(keeping Auto ISO from clipping highlights). I really like how z30 works with manual focus lenses like Lensbabay Twist 60. I'm thinking of getting a used Z6 for now and demote my full frame D700 to second tier. though I could save a bit and get a ZF. anyway agree with mediocre stab. I'm thinking of a $300 gimbal to handle.
Don't bother with the Z6, the ZF is better, but also maybe wait for the Z6III. The ZF is a bit clunky and doesn't have user modes, banks, or recall settings.
@@skyrunr I do have my bmpcc4k with metabones 0.66x (I think? ) speed booster that I haven’t tried yet. Gets bmpcc4k close to full frame, but I have had a chance to test it yet
A fullframe ZS with a same Z30 form factor and a EVF is an instant by for you, yes?
I cannot seem to be able to find where they moved the "special effects" (miniature, toy camera effect, selective color, HDR painting, etc.) My old D3300 had a designated dial just for those effects. Pls let me know, thx
Propane fittings are reverse thread as well.
Left tighty right loosey when dealing with gas.
It seems to do very well with a natural look for video that looks good but also realistic. You can color grade yourself to look like antonio banderas but I don't want to look amazing I just want to look how I look out of box with no weird colors or bizarre oversharpening.
Casey, I cant believe it finally you tried a Nikon
Quick question, what color Are Nikon sheets? And where can I find them. 😊
Nikon have been doing lefty tighty lens mount since 1959. Why change it now?
You dont have to switch to manual focus its a nikin just do it and it overrides whatever your in and goes back when you stop lol
Wow you read my mind. Amazing channel
The Viltrox 13mm is amazing on the Z30.
I love my z30. I bought the megadap Sony e Mount to z mount and it works amazingly with all the sony lenses I have. Try it please! It follows sony lens protocols, even eye AF works.
None of my Sony lenses are stabilized.
@@cameraconspiracies damn it!
8:20 that auto-ISO thing in A mode... is this only for video, or also in photography? That would be soooooo wrong 🤯
What are your thoughts on the the black magic camera app, if any?
this somehow manages to warp without stabilisation. this might be a world's first
You love it, any fool can see that. I love them too but I haven't got one, and am jealous. They're so cute.
d'ya know when I used to be a Nikon fanboy? In early 2016 when they promised a 16-50 compact camera with 1" sensor.
And they never delivered.
I’ve been programmed to believe Sony is the only brand to buy by watching too much RUclips. I want to rent some other brands to test.
Blasphemy! 😂
Like the Borg. 😅
I think the Nikon Z6 represents the best value full frame camera on the used market and would love if you could buy one and confirm that. It was hated so much for not having two card slots so it sometimes sells for less than the Z5 used.
I have owned it twice ; it’s not bad camera ; great images but it’s outdated .
@@socialbender do you have the 50mm 1.8s? I think that’s the first lens I’d get if I ever pulled the trigger on a Z6. Is it worth the hype in your opinion?
@@danieltilley all the s lenses are great
nahhh best value full frame is Panasoni S5...bundle with 2 lenses and a battery are at the price of a Zfc...
I got the z5 over the z6 because apparently the autofocus system is more modern and closer to z6ii
I haven't vlogged much but stayed loyal to Nikon since before rock. I almost went Sony...almost then the z9 entered my world. There is no better hybrid wildlife camera except maybe the z8..A vlogging camera it's not though, so knowing that little z30 is a good fit, who knows, Christmas is coming.
Do it. I got the 12-28mm and love it.
What's the best Nikon camera that works with a Nikor f/1.8 lens compatible with a Nikon D3100. I don't want to buy new batteries for the D3100, if there's something much better but compatible with my lens I'd rather get newer
It’s like you’ve jumped back 10 years in stabilisation technology. 6.1 on the Richter scale.
ZFC colors looks great. AF decent. More affordable lenses are missing. (BTW Nikon FM is the most beautiful vintage camera, Fuji is not even close).
With the ETZ21 pro, you can adapt e-mount lenses to the z-mount.
I think Viltrox, Sigma, TTartisan, Meike have very affordable AF lenses. I got the 32mm f2.8 (FF) and 27mm f2.8 (apsc) for less than 100usd each from China, AF works ok, with a bit of hunting, but for the price are great
What microphone is that you carry on your chest?
Not many lens options if you're in this system." 4:13 - Hey, new Nikon fanboy. Sigma now makes their aps-c trio for Nikon's Z mount. Viltrox also makes some of their popular lenses for Z.
I have one. I love it.
Nikon just makes pleasant to use cameras and backs it up with great optics. The Z DX lenses are way better than they have any right to be at their respective price points.
For vlog, if you use a gimbal, the 13mm Viltrox or the 16mm Sigma are the best around for the Nikon Z mount APSC
Yea that's why you buy a super light camera, to use it with a gimbal. If there was a punch button... :)
@@cameraconspiracies 😅
I have the Z50 and the kit lenses are great. Yes 8 bit is a pain - have to trust that the picture/vid you take is good enough in camera. Dark/washed out? No problem! It adds to the mystique. Who cares about perfection anyway? Have you used any creative filters yet? That can be fun.
Hey man, did you notice squirrel 0:15?
If I was to start a Children’s Channel with my Daughter(already did), what would you suggest as basic gear(already have a7c with a 16-35 t2.8and DJI pocket 2)Please point me in the right direction if I’m not in one already, but be mindful that your opinion doesn’t really matter (yes it does)
If you have the chance, shoot me a special instead, tell me also the best transitions, sound fx, overlays and the creeping VFX that you mastered over the years, be mindful my audience will be the future of our planet so take that mission seriously (or go back to your bad and cry until the guilt consumes you for missing the chance to save this dying world)
I meant Bed(don’t pretend that you don’t know it)
Still waiting on the Firmware Updates that adds UFO Autofocus, Third Dimensional Being Eye/Face Detection, and Non-Blurry Bigfoot User 1 Setting.
But for real, the Z30 is a superb camera for the price.
Buy the pocket 3!!😊
We can only hope for an OM-5 and sigma fp cinema.
Off-topic if you liked bm-og so much why not to buy 6k full frame (considering to buy it now) for woods-movies you could go away without ibis and af 🎉
Kasey had my legs broken.
I disagreed with something so he sent the chaps round my place. Now i'm the one running in slow motion.
You gotta get some Nikon flavored pants.
I'm shopping for a camera for my daughter, and theres a lot about the Z30 to like, as well as some other Nikon cameras... just cant get along with NO viewfinder at all. Theres a few things that make it a no-go for me, and keeps me from co sidering other Nikon offerings, even though I am more a fan of Nikon than Canon or Sony.
Lens options is one thing, Nikon just needs to let Sigma make lenses for their stuff.... i really like the looks and price of a few of the Sigma co temporary lenses , and I think im going to skip any system that doesn't have those as options.
10'18/2.8, 56mm prime, both for a great price.
9:33 How did I not know about the Mexican Smoker Cowboy setting? Well, that's the Sony menu system in a nutshell for you.
He's why Kasey is an excellent videographer. He just made the Z30 shoot better video than the Canon M50, even though those cameras are in the same class of vlogger APS-C rigs. The Z30 turns 2 years old in just a few months.
At least Nikon uses true USB 3.0 as opposed to Panasonic liars who advertise it as 3.0 but it will only ever transfer files at 2.0 speeds. Plus, the 16-50 lens, the screen, the viewfinder and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are all top-notch. I just wish the ZFc wasn't so plasticky and the battery door wasn't so cheap that it wobbles and is missing a spring.
whats about overheating?
@twistingstrings ex Z30 user here, it does get kinda hot even in photo mode but no overheating.
Do these cameras have stabilization? If so turn it on.
They don't. The Z30, z50 or zfc all do not have IBIS.
It was on. The lenses are too tiny for it to make a huge difference, but you'll notice it shooting stills 1/30th handheld indoors. ;)
@@skyrunr the cameras do not have stabe, only some lenses do, VR for Nikon.
@@artphototech VR on the lens plus digital stabilization, to be more clear. The physics of larger spinning magnets in larger lenses with vr probably makes them more effective.
I love my Nikon Z6 I brought for 1000$ CAD
For MF on modern Nikons you just grab the focus ring on the lens and turn, no need to switch into MF
Will it not default back to AF once you let go?
only if you press the shutter halfway, otherwise no. :)@@POVwithRC
That is handy AF, thanks.
Like the mount, Nikon focus rings turn in the opposite direction of other lenses. Worse, some 3rd party lenses with multiple mounts don't conform to Nikon's convention.
Test the 24 1.7 please
"I'm that guy" 🥰
I knew we Nikon photogs would prevail
I'll shoot Nikon any day over Canon. But providence led me to Olympus and Blackmagic. I used to have a great collection of Nikon F gear, but I could see the end of film so I sold everything in the mid 2000s.
I was a Nikon Pro member till 2016, sold 2 D4’s and D810 and a plethora of lenses to switch to Sony. Best move ever. Nikon and Canon would t get on board with mirrorless fast enough. Now 2 A1’s and happy.
should i just get the z 50 its cheaper
You should add gimbal.. too shaky 😏
You need an S series Nikon lens like the 14-30mm. The S series lenses have significantly superior stabilization.
But the 14-30 ain‘t stabilized
What is he even talking about? No stabe on any wide Z lens.
WELL THEN. Clearly my research was flawed. Son of a b. My apologies. I guess you could theoretically go with an F mount lens adapted. A lot of f mount lenses have great stabilization with the best being the lenses that have the gold ring and gold "N" designation. I know it might not work for you because it would add some extra weight, but from my experience, the 16-80mm f2.8-4E (480grams lens + 125grams FTZ2) lens has the most outrageous stabilization out of any nikon lens I've used (I also confirmed on nikon's website that VR does carry over to Z bodies from adapted lenses). Optically, the lens is fantastic as well. You can get them on the used market for around $500-$700 too. There may be other options available that are lighter too.
This looks good
Z30 better than Micro 43? =)
From 5:30-5:37 you can see what it looks like when the auto iso decided to work
I only use AF-F auto-focus full time for video
The stab is really nauseating. Just grab g9 ii and you're done with live. Panny love
I only want videos about the gh7.
I love an underdog so i chose Nikon. Only been in the game for 5 years so no legacy loyalty. Tried Sony, Fuji, Canon and i kept coming back to Nikon.
Z5 suited my use case but the AF was awful. Zf was announced and i went for it. Im finally happy.
Like you say, spec sheets arent always in their favour, but their cameras are a joy to use, and the glass is great.
Please check out the 28mm and 40mm cheapy plastic lenses! Low element count, youll love them.
And theres a guy called Alik Griffin who reviews a lot of Nikon stuff. Youll like him. He likes 3D pop.
I haven't found your monkey strength ebook for nikon! 😀I always enjoy your videos, even if you eat raw egg after fasting! lol... Thank you!!
Imagine having a squirrel in the background and moving the camera away...
squirrel is just in it for the exposure but refuses to pay up
In terms of lenses have you thought about the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 or the sigma 16mm f1.4?
This looks so much better than the z30 for me. Don't know why...
The time is Ni
Those r good colors...
oh, i forgot to ask. Does nikon have the cinema?
out of hybrids, **only** Canon has the real cinema. Nikon only has fake cinema because it is a photo-camera made by photographers.
Man, I like Nikon bodies, but their approach to customizing buttons and dials is horrible. Also the thing that when in manual mode you cannot adjust exposure compensation without pressing a button is a deal breaker for me. I would love to have a Nikon, but for archaic controls reason I cannot give them any cash.
There’s plenty of customization on the pro stuff, Z9, D3/4/5/6, even the D500 has a lot of customization. It’s just the bottom line budget stuff that doesn’t have the buttons for customization.
You can set exposure compensation to a lens ring or use "easy exposure compensation" which uses the rear dial. I prefer the button approach because you can automatically reset it (off/on,) and it prevents forgetting the dial is set to -2. Not to mention getting nudged in storage.
@@skyrunr Lens ring is not really good solution as I stroke it accidentally, especially with gloves. Easy exposure compensation is specific to A and P modes. I was talking about manual. It will be great if I can set back dial for EC in manual and set the EC button for aperture, but Nikon does not allow that. With Nikon I have to constantly do workarounds, which should be solved by designers. Button approach when tracking bird is not good, because I have to stop AF to adjust EC. Not to mention that mode dials should be placed on the right side of a viewfinder, so I can easily operate with right thumb and index. Meanwhile the more expensive Nikon camera the mode dial is getting more ridiculous and finally changes into button in Z8/Z9. This is really fantastic idea, when you have your left hand on 600mm lens.
@@1armbiker OK, if that is true, can you toggle autofocus areas by pressing a button or do you press a button and then select with a wheel? Can you program one of the dials to be EC or ISO, when in manual mode? I'd love if the answer is yes to any of those questions ;)
@@kynio3433 Great points. I don't use the top panel LCD and would rather have a few customizable lock/unlock dials, or at least one (A7IV.) I tinkered with the Z50 as my first ML camera, and loved the all the buttons on the right approach. It was easier (more intuitive) to switch to the Z50 than to the Z7II it was paired with at the time. The Z8 and ZF couldn't be setup the way I wanted either. I specifically couldn't set spot metering directly to a button, or the button I wanted it set to when I could. Something I've done for years with Nikon DSLR's, and most of the other Z's.
The time is nigh for Nikon, and you didn’t find one con 🤦♂
Oh oh, there is the Canon hammer again. Slightly jelly, uh? So much Nikon talk lately
… oh, oh, Panasonic’s Pony Cavalry is incoming … did I see this right or do I have not enough definitely couldn’t work in a recon team
Recon? Nikon, oh.
Isn’t this a year late?
No IBIS = not interesting at all. Every camera since 2006 should have IBIS as a standard. There is no excuse.
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For all your testing