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@@cameraconspiracies it's more impressive in the show room to snap to a focus point quickly. Marketing trumps out of the box usability sometimes unfortunately.
I couldn’t imagine the difficulty in trying to compare two telephoto lenses/ cameras I appreciate your efforts. What’s worse than having a raccoon takes off is having it run toward you.
When it comes to comparing zoom lenses to prime lenses, it's important to consider that they are not on an equal playing field. Despite the optical mismatch, Kasey's video does a great job of highlighting the noticeable differences, making it educational for newcomers to photography. In conclusion, great job, Kasey.
Someone else may have already answered this, but Nikon Z6iii does have linear focus. Look at custom setting f10. It's a different setting on other cameras (f9 on the Z8). Not sure about the Zf. I’m not certain it works with all lenses. You can set the angle.
Haha, that made me smile. I’ve been eying a long,fast prime for a while now, but they are pricey. Might settle for the 600 6.3 at the end, still expensive, but it’s all relative.
Get a macro extension tube for that lens. 12mm, it's tiny. You'll be able to focus on that damsel fly's eyeball. (in 4k crop). Seriously. Great video BTW.
You can fix the Sony muted greens by just moving the white balance adjustments into green and blue, each camera is a bit different so you just have to point it at a sky and some green to see what you think is the best range. All sensors these days pretty much shoot the same darn colours, its just the colour profiles backed into the camera that are different from each manufacturer, but the white balance adjustment is the best way to correct the in-camera colours as much as possible, also gets rid of that yellow hue on the skin by going more green-blue on the hue adjustment.
Nikon HD 240p completely outclasses the Sony! The father-son shot was especially brutal for the Sony. Kasey, you struck gold with the Nikon. If this is what you can achieve "just for fun", without even fully knowing the camera, the sky's the limit!
@@alphaandomega2709 And you still troll every z6iii video. One would think you would be out enjoying your superior camera, instead of pissing on peeps just trying to have fun? Shame on you. Anyway, I suggest you watch the z6iii review on Digitalcameraworld, to school yourself a bit on this particular camera’s DR, AF and tracking capabilities. Hopefully you will talk less poop then after having a better understanding, but you’re sadly just one of those trolls who has never tested camera a/b/c but indeed considered yourself an authoritative voice.
@@mlai2546 I mean for fast paced wildlife/action, this is actually a valid point. This is coming from someone who does not shoot Sony nor ever has. You could have great SOOC colors but if it's not in focus.... the shot was missed. Colors can be fixed in post even if that is a PIA. From what I understand z8/z9 have competitive AF though, so might only be an issue w/ the z6.
One reason the Nikon is sharper is the raw format that doesn't have any noise reduction. Noise reduction soften the image. The lens doesn't make that much of a difference, perhaps it doesn't make any difference. Center sharpness between these two lenses are almost identical.
The Nikon looks really good except for not focusing close. That's the advantage I gave to the Nikon 180-600, if you remember. Yes, crop mode works for video (not so much for photography). But if light weight is more important, the 600 wins. Edit: I never knew until watching your footage that robins start their running by hopping first. 70 years old and still learning new things!
Your side by side comparisons are impressive. That's tough to get. After 40+ years as a professional photographer and only about 1.5 years with video (For RUclips), I don't hardly see how you get it so nice looking! I've also never done wildlife, I spent 40 year doings weddings, models, and corporate events. I have always been Canon except for the Mamiya 645 days in the 90's and early 2000's. You also got me loving the Lumix G9, that is an amazing little camera. Keep up the good work!
I don’t even shoot wildlife but you are definitely making me consider some sort of telephoto for my Z6iii now 😂 Something else to mention here, man dosent it look good a Nikon beating a Sony 🤙🏼🤪 💛
QQQ Is the Lfn2 button on the lens programmable for what Kasey needs? I don't have either so I can't tell, but a lot of Nikon programmable buttons have a mode where pressing the button while turning the command dial changes a shooting mode.
Excellent and necessary video, but why are we pretending that the Sigma 500 5.6 E mount doesn't exist? Its performance against the 600 6.3 is the biggest question in Camera. And if the Sigma can't compete in straight performance, how does it do in performance:value ratio?
Nice video ❤. Can you help in choosing between z6iii or z8 for all types of photography serious hobbyist. Don’t want to spend time for denoising raw photos. I used Z7ii but too much noise in raw photos. So please suggest mainly basis of noise or low light photography. Thank you
I'm going to get started with photography and I am considering which system to start with. I was drawn to Fujifilm but there are no FF options there to upgrade in the future. Still not sure which brand to go to. I think Canon is a pass for the lens situation in FF, and I am now very drawn to Nikon.
11:25 the Nikon looks so much sharper here, damn. That lens definitely is a lot sharper, it rivals the big 400/600 primes and almost matches the 800 PF with the 1.4 TC, but I was kind of afraid that the HD 240 is going to be crap, looks pretty decent though. They recently added the feature to cycle through area modes with one button, would be cool if they'd do the same for video codecs.
I have them both, the Z 600 PF and the Z 800 PF. The Z 800 PF wide open (f6.3) is sharper than the Z 600 PF with 1.4x TC wide open (f9), and, obviously, its a whole stop faster. The Z 800 PF at f7.1 is considerably sharper vs the Z 600 PF with 1.4xTC at f9, while still being 2/3 stop faster. Even sharper still at f8, while still being 1/3 stop faster. The Z 600 PF with or without TC's get's less sharp when you stop it down. The Z 800 PF also maintains its resolving power at considerably further distances vs the Z 600 PF with or without TC's. I also find that the Z 800 PF is a little bit more contrasty and the colors tend to punch a little bit more, but that could just be my particular copies. I am not saying don't buy the Z 600 PF or to get the Z 800 PF over the Z 600 PF. Both of these lenses are exceptional. IMHO, the Z 800 PF is the very best handholdable 800mm+ lens currently available, with or without TC's, of any system. The Z 600 PF is not "almost" that.
@@KungPowEnterFist I myself got the 800 PF, and I was referring to the lab tests from photography life, which show that the 600 PF is sharper wide open and not far behind in terms of sharpness when used with the 1.4 TC. Of course the 800 PF still has a slight edge in sharpness and is faster, I was just trying to point out what a ridiculously sharp lens the 600 PF is.
@@cy9nvs Looking beyond sharpness - and, make no mistake, the Z 800 PF is sharper than the Z 600 PF with the 1.4x TC - the Z 800 PF overall just produces better images. Being only 1/3 of a stop away from the golden focal length to aperture ratio is a huge advantage over the Z 600 PF which is 1-1/3 stop away when it comes to the 3D pop/subject isolation/magic fairy dust.
@@bsc001 If you can only buy one, the biggest reason to get the Z 600 PF over the Z 800 PF is the much smaller size and weight. It's much easier to hike with, will fit inside a standard camera bag, and will even fit in your typical hotel safe. If travel is on your mind, no brainer to go with the Z 600 PF. However, one should not ignore the F 500 PF, and the fact that you can get one in 10/10 condition with a 6 month warranty for about half the price of a Z 600 PF. They are virtually identical optically, similar VR, similar AF speed. I have noticed the F 500 PF AF does tend to get stuck on foregrounds on a Z8/Z9 a lot more than the Z 600 PF, but it is not a dealbreaker. My wife actually prefers the F 500 PF over the Z 600 PF, because its easier to track moving subjects with the wider view.
Perhaps there’s a TC-1.4 in your future? 840mm at a relatively small additional cost that comes very close to the sharpness of the 800mm f/6.3 prime might be the way to go. Yeah, you lose a stop but you keep the weight and expense way down.
I have looked at it to, but a much better solution, of course much bigger cash-splash, would be the 24-120 f4 as a general travel Lense, and the 100-400 4.5-5.6 as the telephoto zoom. Significantly better than the 28-400.
The image quality in video between these 2 systems is not different only because of the glass you are using. You forget that the more megapixels in the nikon sensor will give you better (sharper) video when it downsamples from 6k when sony is only using 12mp at best. That nikon setup looks sick.
No, imho, not. It is very handy having that top display on these bodies. A lot of peeps try to keep the viewfinder and main display clutter-free, as such, it is good to have this small info display on the top. It does have all the important settings there.
@@bsc001 For shooting wildlife that would require you remove your eye from the EVF. I would trade the top screen for dedicated tactile button all day. Personally the top screen would be better IMO if it could show histogram data as an option similar to GFX. Then I'd be tempted to keep it. But Nikons screen customization allows you to have the exposure triangle settings displayed in a neat manner at bottom of the screen so I don't really see the value unless you're shooting landscapes on a tripod.
Not that i own a Z6 but i do own a D610 yeah old, but im sure the Nikon will have a spare button you could program to enable the functions you need so bad.
Casey, this is a bad video. You are making me want to buy a Nikon 600PF and z8 even though I have A1+200-600. Can you compare 200-600 on A1(Camera Canada will lend you one) vs 600PF or did you already sell the 200-600? I tried Sony 300 F2.8 with x2.0, its lighter than 200-600 and sharper with more contrast, does that beat the 600PF?
Question though. So I did trade my Zf for the Z6iii (for the ergonomics), but I see so many people complaining about its DR. I’m no professional, but I do take to landscape shooting, a lot more than wildlife. What are your thoughts on the DR, is it that noticeably bad? I do print up 36x24’s, but that was on my old Olympus camera and the landscapes looked ok. And I can’t afford a Z8, so can the Z6iii be a good all rounder?
Do you guys think the Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 $650 would make good self-videos/portraits of me on the beach @400mm with a big sunrise or moonrise in the background? Canon R8.
The Nikon is sharper by far, and in a nice way rather than the gross oversharpened digital way. Seems to have more 3D pop too, except maybe in low light. Even in the HD 240p side by side comparison, the Nikon has it. I forget if the Nikon is still doing raw in that mode? Or if the Nikon's HD 240 is being downsampled from 5k or 6k? Or maybe the prime is sharper? But sharper is much better when we're examining tiny details on feathers that are hard to see so clearly for so long irl.
For which genre though? Wildlife? Or studio work, street, macro? Whatever it is though, always make sure to carry the 24-120 f4 S in your bag, it’s a wonderful jack of all trades.
If you want lighter and comparable prime lens for Sony E mount, you should definitely try the 300 f2.8 with 2x teleconverter ! Seems to be very sharp even with the tele, f5.6 and same range of price as your Nikon 600 f6.3. Wondering why you did not buy that before investing into Nikon as you already had the A7SIII with similar or better specs than the Z6III ! Maybe you did it in purpose to make us talk, you’re so good at that game 😜
@@cameraconspiracies you are right, new the Sony 300 is actually 1500€ more including the teleconverter than the 600 Nikon. But when you already have a Sony boby, it is actually less expensive than to buy the lens plus the new body, even with the big discount you had 😜 But I see you are pretty happy with the Nikon system (except that top left button) and lens quality. Also curious if the 300 worth its price compared to other brands prime, even paired with the x2 ! I didn’t know teleconverters have an effect on stab, you already tested that ?
@@guilainbihan6823 Not in Canada. Sony 300 with tele is $10,170. Nikon 600mm is $7345. And with my discount it was only $5795. Plus selling the 200-600mm and 1.4x tele, I'm not spending much. And yes, teleconverters in Sony are terrible for stabilization and would definitely affect image quality. Everyone knows 2x teles are a joke, 1.4x max.
@@cameraconspiracies wow the price difference is significantly bigger, I understand better why you made this choice, not the same in France. Hope you made a good deal with your 200-600 ! Also have this beast but I stoped using it handheld, only with a monopod I recently bought (Ulanzi TT35). Actually, with the original ballhead tilted on the side to make it like a wimberley monopod head, and once the lens is well balanced on it, it works very well. And suficient for my needs as a tripod or hiking sticks. But I would enjoy lighter telephoto lens of course, to be able to move more freely ! Didn’t know that the teleconverters affect stab, only knew about image quality. Will see if I try this 300 one day or if I change my system, depending on the nexts « perfect » cameras we will enjoy to hate with you ahah. Thanks for the replies, love your show 😉
It is quite well-known that for wildlife, you will struggle to beat Nikon Tele primes. The 600 6.3 z prime will destroy the 300 with 2x Tele. Even in Nikon world, it is the same, no short prime with 2x Tele will compete against a longer prime.
@@bsc001 Yeah they need to catch up in this respect. Allow users to choose between hard saves vs bookmark system and allow for the custom settings to save drive modes. Doesn't make sense to limit customers in 2024 because their DLSRs had less options in the past and the competition allows for these types of things.
It seems like a z8 would be even better for you. Better dynamic range, 8k60p for even more cropability, only ~150g heavier. I think it has the custom banks that could let you switch video modes easier. Only downside is a 2.3x crop for pixel:pixel 4k120. And cost, but used prices are getting pretty attractive.
@@cameraconspiracies I am wondering though, if Nikon might not update z8 and z9 FW to include this in the near future, seeing they are all running on the same processor. Keep an eye out for it. I am expecting a new z9 FW to drop in the near future, rumours indicate significant upgrade to the AF, probably to counter the R5ii and R1, it there might be other changes, like faster HD fps. I will remind you, if I remember, once it drops.
3D pop is a compositional feature, not a lens nor camera feature. You are probably thinking more about the micro contrast, which neither cameras are particularly good at since modern sensors just absolutely destroys any fine colour details.
No contest here. The Nikon setup is far superior. The biggest difference between the Z 600 PF and Z 800 PF - other than the obvious 200mm focal length difference - is that the Z 800 PF gets way more 3D pop and subject isolation.
also I was testing the z6 mark 3 this side and noticed that you can add video modes to the i menu to should maybe look at setting up the custom controls in the menu under the F2 menu option I believe, only had it for a little bit though do believe they expanded the i menu to now also include switching video modes
The linear focus feature can be found in the Controls section of compatible Z series mirrorless cameras’ custom settings menu under “f9: Focus ring rotation range.” (f10 on Z6iii) By default, this option will be set to “Non-linear,” but you can choose between any of the 12 preset degrees of rotation. If “f9: Focus ring rotation range” is grayed out in your camera’s menu, your lens may not be compatible with the linear focus function or may require a firmware update. In Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras and lenses that support the linear focus function*, you can choose from any one of 12 possible rotation increments, from 90 degrees, for rapid movement between points, to 720 degrees, for scenes that require slower, precise focus racking.
Haha, I know eh 😅 If it was 15-20 years ago, he would've left Tommy Thompson park in his underwear,, at most 😅. They'd take your clothes too..now go walk out of a park and start explaining lol 😅 Monkey strength can't stop bullets, stay safe Kasey ❤
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Linear focusing on the Z6 III: Custom Settings > f Controls > f10 Focus ring rotation range
Oh lol. Thank you! Why would they default to non linear?!
@@cameraconspiraciesIt’s their stills heritage showing!
@@cameraconspiracies it's more impressive in the show room to snap to a focus point quickly. Marketing trumps out of the box usability sometimes unfortunately.
@@cameraconspiracies np, Steve Perry's setup guides has been helpful
There you go! Thanks.
I couldn’t imagine the difficulty in trying to compare two telephoto lenses/ cameras I appreciate your efforts. What’s worse than having a raccoon takes off is having it run toward you.
When it comes to comparing zoom lenses to prime lenses, it's important to consider that they are not on an equal playing field. Despite the optical mismatch, Kasey's video does a great job of highlighting the noticeable differences, making it educational for newcomers to photography. In conclusion, great job, Kasey.
If he ever tries the Nikon Z 800mm toneh he will be in heaven!
Nikon looked great. Mystery raccoon shot was hilarious.
Someone else may have already answered this, but Nikon Z6iii does have linear focus. Look at custom setting f10. It's a different setting on other cameras (f9 on the Z8). Not sure about the Zf. I’m not certain it works with all lenses. You can set the angle.
"It's Canadian money, it still counts" 😆
Does it?
It's literally plastic and transparent! How could something called a Looney be real money?
@@WIDGI I mean, Monopoly money counts in Monopoly too, so…
Canadian Tire money holds more value than actual Canadian currency 😂
Not even joking😅
@@ItsWillLee I love Canadian tire, they fixed my tire when we drove up there on vacation.
I don't watch your channel for wildlife but hot damn, I'm 9 more wildlife videos away from selling my house and buying a prime zoom lens.
I will also be buying prime zoom lenses.
Prime zoom lens?😂😂
@@Stan_the_Belgian Optimus Prime zoom lens. 😂😂😂
Haha, that made me smile. I’ve been eying a long,fast prime for a while now, but they are pricey. Might settle for the 600 6.3 at the end, still expensive, but it’s all relative.
Hi Casey when using the AF box you can hand over to 3d tracking so that the AF follows the bird all over the frame.
Your "father and son" Red-winged Blackbird segment was actually mother and youngster.
Always enjoy these. Keep it up!
Get a macro extension tube for that lens. 12mm, it's tiny. You'll be able to focus on that damsel fly's eyeball. (in 4k crop). Seriously. Great video BTW.
I would never get tired of watching you, bro. Thanks for the video
"Which are you gonna firmware up first?! I'll buy it!" 😂
Happy for you man, and looking forward to your nature adventures.
You can fix the Sony muted greens by just moving the white balance adjustments into green and blue, each camera is a bit different so you just have to point it at a sky and some green to see what you think is the best range.
All sensors these days pretty much shoot the same darn colours, its just the colour profiles backed into the camera that are different from each manufacturer, but the white balance adjustment is the best way to correct the in-camera colours as much as possible, also gets rid of that yellow hue on the skin by going more green-blue on the hue adjustment.
That is a sweet lens and camera. Nikon primes have always been awesome for wildlife photography.
Always happy times when I see a new video by this guy👍🏽👍🏽❤️
Thanks for teaching me about camera technology. I really enjoy the commentary.
That Sony bokeh looks like someone vomited on a wall lol
Nikon HD 240p completely outclasses the Sony! The father-son shot was especially brutal for the Sony. Kasey, you struck gold with the Nikon. If this is what you can achieve "just for fun", without even fully knowing the camera, the sky's the limit!
Yet still lacking in autofocus 😂. Keep on dreaming!
@alphaandomega2709 you gotta let that go now. Seems like that's the only argument Sony fanboys have against Nikon.
@@alphaandomega2709 And you still troll every z6iii video. One would think you would be out enjoying your superior camera, instead of pissing on peeps just trying to have fun? Shame on you.
Anyway, I suggest you watch the z6iii review on Digitalcameraworld, to school yourself a bit on this particular camera’s DR, AF and tracking capabilities. Hopefully you will talk less poop then after having a better understanding, but you’re sadly just one of those trolls who has never tested camera a/b/c but indeed considered yourself an authoritative voice.
@@mlai2546 I mean for fast paced wildlife/action, this is actually a valid point. This is coming from someone who does not shoot Sony nor ever has. You could have great SOOC colors but if it's not in focus.... the shot was missed. Colors can be fixed in post even if that is a PIA. From what I understand z8/z9 have competitive AF though, so might only be an issue w/ the z6.
One reason the Nikon is sharper is the raw format that doesn't have any noise reduction. Noise reduction soften the image. The lens doesn't make that much of a difference, perhaps it doesn't make any difference. Center sharpness between these two lenses are almost identical.
The Nikon looks really good except for not focusing close. That's the advantage I gave to the Nikon 180-600, if you remember. Yes, crop mode works for video (not so much for photography). But if light weight is more important, the 600 wins.
Edit: I never knew until watching your footage that robins start their running by hopping first. 70 years old and still learning new things!
the comparison with the racon was very interesting. 😁👍
Ant v Butterfly was pretty cool tbh.
Your side by side comparisons are impressive. That's tough to get. After 40+ years as a professional photographer and only about 1.5 years with video (For RUclips), I don't hardly see how you get it so nice looking! I've also never done wildlife, I spent 40 year doings weddings, models, and corporate events. I have always been Canon except for the Mamiya 645 days in the 90's and early 2000's. You also got me loving the Lumix G9, that is an amazing little camera. Keep up the good work!
Great video as usual. Just wanted to point out that was a Mother/Daughter pair of red-winged blackbirds.
God always favors Nikon! I really enjoy the colour science of the Nikon. Great videos!
My d800 can switch crop modes with the function button and the backside dial look in the costom settings Section for the option
I don’t even shoot wildlife but you are definitely making me consider some sort of telephoto for my Z6iii now 😂
Something else to mention here, man dosent it look good a Nikon beating a Sony 🤙🏼🤪 💛
First system with bigfoot eye detect, I'll buy in.
QQQ Is the Lfn2 button on the lens programmable for what Kasey needs? I don't have either so I can't tell, but a lot of Nikon programmable buttons have a mode where pressing the button while turning the command dial changes a shooting mode.
Excellent and necessary video, but why are we pretending that the Sigma 500 5.6 E mount doesn't exist? Its performance against the 600 6.3 is the biggest question in Camera. And if the Sigma can't compete in straight performance, how does it do in performance:value ratio?
Nice video ❤. Can you help in choosing between z6iii or z8 for all types of photography serious hobbyist. Don’t want to spend time for denoising raw photos. I used Z7ii but too much noise in raw photos. So please suggest mainly basis of noise or low light photography. Thank you
I'm going to get started with photography and I am considering which system to start with. I was drawn to Fujifilm but there are no FF options there to upgrade in the future. Still not sure which brand to go to. I think Canon is a pass for the lens situation in FF, and I am now very drawn to Nikon.
11:25 the Nikon looks so much sharper here, damn.
That lens definitely is a lot sharper, it rivals the big 400/600 primes and almost matches the 800 PF with the 1.4 TC, but I was kind of afraid that the HD 240 is going to be crap, looks pretty decent though. They recently added the feature to cycle through area modes with one button, would be cool if they'd do the same for video codecs.
I have them both, the Z 600 PF and the Z 800 PF. The Z 800 PF wide open (f6.3) is sharper than the Z 600 PF with 1.4x TC wide open (f9), and, obviously, its a whole stop faster. The Z 800 PF at f7.1 is considerably sharper vs the Z 600 PF with 1.4xTC at f9, while still being 2/3 stop faster. Even sharper still at f8, while still being 1/3 stop faster. The Z 600 PF with or without TC's get's less sharp when you stop it down. The Z 800 PF also maintains its resolving power at considerably further distances vs the Z 600 PF with or without TC's. I also find that the Z 800 PF is a little bit more contrasty and the colors tend to punch a little bit more, but that could just be my particular copies. I am not saying don't buy the Z 600 PF or to get the Z 800 PF over the Z 600 PF. Both of these lenses are exceptional. IMHO, the Z 800 PF is the very best handholdable 800mm+ lens currently available, with or without TC's, of any system. The Z 600 PF is not "almost" that.
@@KungPowEnterFist I myself got the 800 PF, and I was referring to the lab tests from photography life, which show that the 600 PF is sharper wide open and not far behind in terms of sharpness when used with the 1.4 TC.
Of course the 800 PF still has a slight edge in sharpness and is faster, I was just trying to point out what a ridiculously sharp lens the 600 PF is.
@@cy9nvs Looking beyond sharpness - and, make no mistake, the Z 800 PF is sharper than the Z 600 PF with the 1.4x TC - the Z 800 PF overall just produces better images. Being only 1/3 of a stop away from the golden focal length to aperture ratio is a huge advantage over the Z 600 PF which is 1-1/3 stop away when it comes to the 3D pop/subject isolation/magic fairy dust.
@@KungPowEnterFist Appreciate your insight, as I am at the point to decide between the 600 and 800 PF’s. Thank you.
@@bsc001 If you can only buy one, the biggest reason to get the Z 600 PF over the Z 800 PF is the much smaller size and weight. It's much easier to hike with, will fit inside a standard camera bag, and will even fit in your typical hotel safe. If travel is on your mind, no brainer to go with the Z 600 PF. However, one should not ignore the F 500 PF, and the fact that you can get one in 10/10 condition with a 6 month warranty for about half the price of a Z 600 PF. They are virtually identical optically, similar VR, similar AF speed. I have noticed the F 500 PF AF does tend to get stuck on foregrounds on a Z8/Z9 a lot more than the Z 600 PF, but it is not a dealbreaker. My wife actually prefers the F 500 PF over the Z 600 PF, because its easier to track moving subjects with the wider view.
15:07 that cottonwood that's flying was done in early June in New England. Interesting how the seasons are so different despite the close proximity.
I think a nice big prime may be in my future.
Nicky was very impressive!
Isn't it ni-kon? instead nai-kaaan?
US vs rest of the world pronunciation. Both are fine.
Best cold opens.
What ISO were you shooting the Nikon at mainly?
Auto.
I'm a Canon fan through and through, but Nikon looks great for sure.
Love the video, new subscriber ❤❤❤
i am not sure i understand why is a7siii still better for talking head ? Zebras ?
Damsels :) Also, great video as usual, Kasey!
In every case I favoured the camera that was in focus.🤔
Looks like you found your dedicated wildlife camera and Sony will be your everyday shooter. Good job!
I wish I could have bought your 200-600
14:10 Maybe they should have an Auto on the left dial for you to switch it in camera with the custom mode
Perhaps there’s a TC-1.4 in your future? 840mm at a relatively small additional cost that comes very close to the sharpness of the 800mm f/6.3 prime might be the way to go. Yeah, you lose a stop but you keep the weight and expense way down.
oh oh Z6iii just looks like a G9ii image dynamic range and noise
Try assigning the function buttons or rings to switch video modes on the Nikon 600pf lens. Love using mine due to great sharpness, size and weight.
i’m debating on the nikon 400mm, 600mm or that sigma 500mm
How about a used like new 500PF for $1500
11:00 the cinema was ours
Sigma has 500mm f5.6 that is highly regarded. Could be a decent matchup.
The toneh is much better on the Nikon, the Sony just felt off, not as smooth and busy.
Now you can travel into the artic and film the wildlife.
Waiting on his Polar Bear expedition in Manitoba, the first encounter might be all we get though 😅
@@ItsWillLee great content ahead! 🐻
Where's my fujifilm 500 prime?
Use a tripod and turn the dials. I guess Nikon don't expect you to turn the dials every time.
Wow, you witnessed Rocket the raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy 100,000 extra thumbs up.
blessings and love
BTW I am looking for the Z28-400 for discreet travel wildlife trip, don't see much reviews yet?
I have looked at it to, but a much better solution, of course much bigger cash-splash, would be the 24-120 f4 as a general travel Lense, and the 100-400 4.5-5.6 as the telephoto zoom. Significantly better than the 28-400.
First. Yeah, me again. I'm the first person in the world to receive CC. This makes me happy.
😂 nice comparison you had me lmao a couple times. Good stuff. New sub
The image quality in video between these 2 systems is not different only because of the glass you are using. You forget that the more megapixels in the nikon sensor will give you better (sharper) video when it downsamples from 6k when sony is only using 12mp at best. That nikon setup looks sick.
Nikon doesn't down sample in all modes. 4k 120p and HD 240p are likely not down sampled at all.
Maybe try the Sigma 500mm T5.6? Than we know that it's sharp but the stabilisation sucks...
Do you think they should've replaced the little screen with the dial or a button? I think that would've been better maybe.
No, imho, not. It is very handy having that top display on these bodies. A lot of peeps try to keep the viewfinder and main display clutter-free, as such, it is good to have this small info display on the top. It does have all the important settings there.
@@bsc001 For shooting wildlife that would require you remove your eye from the EVF. I would trade the top screen for dedicated tactile button all day. Personally the top screen would be better IMO if it could show histogram data as an option similar to GFX. Then I'd be tempted to keep it. But Nikons screen customization allows you to have the exposure triangle settings displayed in a neat manner at bottom of the screen so I don't really see the value unless you're shooting landscapes on a tripod.
@@sequoi_ yeah, I use it when taking low-angle shots, tri-pod use, etc. I guess it works well for me, YMMV though ;)
Sony A7S4 looking forward 😊
Not that i own a Z6 but i do own a D610 yeah old, but im sure the Nikon will have a spare button you could program to enable the functions you need so bad.
Jus one thing
PRICE
I take my Nikon and a lens
Casey, this is a bad video. You are making me want to buy a Nikon 600PF and z8 even though I have A1+200-600. Can you compare 200-600 on A1(Camera Canada will lend you one) vs 600PF or did you already sell the 200-600? I tried Sony 300 F2.8 with x2.0, its lighter than 200-600 and sharper with more contrast, does that beat the 600PF?
Question though.
So I did trade my Zf for the Z6iii (for the ergonomics), but I see so many people complaining about its DR. I’m no professional, but I do take to landscape shooting, a lot more than wildlife.
What are your thoughts on the DR, is it that noticeably bad? I do print up 36x24’s, but that was on my old Olympus camera and the landscapes looked ok.
And I can’t afford a Z8, so can the Z6iii be a good all rounder?
Do you guys think the Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 $650 would make good self-videos/portraits of me on the beach @400mm with a big sunrise or moonrise in the background? Canon R8.
The Nikon is sharper by far, and in a nice way rather than the gross oversharpened digital way. Seems to have more 3D pop too, except maybe in low light. Even in the HD 240p side by side comparison, the Nikon has it. I forget if the Nikon is still doing raw in that mode? Or if the Nikon's HD 240 is being downsampled from 5k or 6k? Or maybe the prime is sharper? But sharper is much better when we're examining tiny details on feathers that are hard to see so clearly for so long irl.
HD 240p can't do raw. Not sure if it's downsampled but it looks better than A7S III.
sony makes a lot of stuff green, except for greens .. greens are yellow
So now there are two perfect cameras in the world: the Nikon Z6 III and the Sony ASIII
Could you please do an update on the 10 best lenses for Sony and Nikon. Thank you
For which genre though? Wildlife? Or studio work, street, macro? Whatever it is though, always make sure to carry the 24-120 f4 S in your bag, it’s a wonderful jack of all trades.
@@bsc001 whatever Kasey thinks is the best. So probably 3D Pop in video
With that amount of money on gear, people would have rendered 3d animals that fetch a pretty dollar without needing validation.
I think the only time you might miss sony is when shooting in dark.
If you want lighter and comparable prime lens for Sony E mount, you should definitely try the 300 f2.8 with 2x teleconverter ! Seems to be very sharp even with the tele, f5.6 and same range of price as your Nikon 600 f6.3. Wondering why you did not buy that before investing into Nikon as you already had the A7SIII with similar or better specs than the Z6III ! Maybe you did it in purpose to make us talk, you’re so good at that game 😜
It's way more expensive and would be much less stable with 2x teleconverter.
@@cameraconspiracies you are right, new the Sony 300 is actually 1500€ more including the teleconverter than the 600 Nikon. But when you already have a Sony boby, it is actually less expensive than to buy the lens plus the new body, even with the big discount you had 😜 But I see you are pretty happy with the Nikon system (except that top left button) and lens quality. Also curious if the 300 worth its price compared to other brands prime, even paired with the x2 ! I didn’t know teleconverters have an effect on stab, you already tested that ?
@@guilainbihan6823 Not in Canada. Sony 300 with tele is $10,170. Nikon 600mm is $7345. And with my discount it was only $5795. Plus selling the 200-600mm and 1.4x tele, I'm not spending much. And yes, teleconverters in Sony are terrible for stabilization and would definitely affect image quality. Everyone knows 2x teles are a joke, 1.4x max.
@@cameraconspiracies wow the price difference is significantly bigger, I understand better why you made this choice, not the same in France. Hope you made a good deal with your 200-600 ! Also have this beast but I stoped using it handheld, only with a monopod I recently bought (Ulanzi TT35). Actually, with the original ballhead tilted on the side to make it like a wimberley monopod head, and once the lens is well balanced on it, it works very well. And suficient for my needs as a tripod or hiking sticks. But I would enjoy lighter telephoto lens of course, to be able to move more freely ! Didn’t know that the teleconverters affect stab, only knew about image quality. Will see if I try this 300 one day or if I change my system, depending on the nexts « perfect » cameras we will enjoy to hate with you ahah. Thanks for the replies, love your show 😉
It is quite well-known that for wildlife, you will struggle to beat Nikon Tele primes. The 600 6.3 z prime will destroy the 300 with 2x Tele. Even in Nikon world, it is the same, no short prime with 2x Tele will compete against a longer prime.
you traded your SONY for movie money?
why nikon bokeh is better the same 6.3
14:30 it's called menu banks on the z8/z9, probbably wont come to the z6 because its User Profile BS
Yeah, the MenuBanks are available on those Nikon bodies that doesn’t have the U1/2/3 selector switch. T’was the same on the DSLR bodies.
@@bsc001 Yeah they need to catch up in this respect. Allow users to choose between hard saves vs bookmark system and allow for the custom settings to save drive modes. Doesn't make sense to limit customers in 2024 because their DLSRs had less options in the past and the competition allows for these types of things.
It seems like a z8 would be even better for you. Better dynamic range, 8k60p for even more cropability, only ~150g heavier. I think it has the custom banks that could let you switch video modes easier. Only downside is a 2.3x crop for pixel:pixel 4k120. And cost, but used prices are getting pretty attractive.
No HD 240p.
@@cameraconspiracies I am wondering though, if Nikon might not update z8 and z9 FW to include this in the near future, seeing they are all running on the same processor. Keep an eye out for it. I am expecting a new z9 FW to drop in the near future, rumours indicate significant upgrade to the AF, probably to counter the R5ii and R1, it there might be other changes, like faster HD fps.
I will remind you, if I remember, once it drops.
genius stuff my friend...
S-Log3 loses the 3D pop compared to Standard PP Off. You should see it side by side and you’ll be surprised.
3D pop is a compositional feature, not a lens nor camera feature.
You are probably thinking more about the micro contrast, which neither cameras are particularly good at since modern sensors just absolutely destroys any fine colour details.
No contest here. The Nikon setup is far superior. The biggest difference between the Z 600 PF and Z 800 PF - other than the obvious 200mm focal length difference - is that the Z 800 PF gets way more 3D pop and subject isolation.
0:12 that was so funny XD! and OG!
Fuji XT5 HD 240P is king 😢❤
also I was testing the z6 mark 3 this side and noticed that you can add video modes to the i menu to should maybe look at setting up the custom controls in the menu under the F2 menu option I believe, only had it for a little bit though do believe they expanded the i menu to now also include switching video modes
go buy red dot scope and mount it on camera, game changer for wildlife
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Wow, did NOT see that coming…
The linear focus feature can be found in the Controls section of compatible Z series mirrorless cameras’ custom settings menu under “f9: Focus ring rotation range.”
(f10 on Z6iii)
By default, this option will be set to “Non-linear,” but you can choose between any of the 12 preset degrees of rotation. If “f9: Focus ring rotation range” is grayed out in your camera’s menu, your lens may not be compatible with the linear focus function or may require a firmware update.
In Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras and lenses that support the linear focus function*, you can choose from any one of 12 possible rotation increments, from 90 degrees, for rapid movement between points, to 720 degrees, for scenes that require slower, precise focus racking.
You have to get Sigma 500mm F5.6 for Sony now :D. And compare it with A7SIII to Nikki boy :D
Kasey, it looks like you're underexposing the Nikon consistently. I would try raising exposure
Nikons are generally ok (and prefer) going ETTL. They generally handle recovery from shadows better than from highlights.
I fear the day poor Kasey gets robbed blind on the streets of Toronto.
Haha, I know eh 😅
If it was 15-20 years ago, he would've left Tommy Thompson park in his underwear,, at most 😅.
They'd take your clothes too..now go walk out of a park and start explaining lol 😅
Monkey strength can't stop bullets, stay safe Kasey ❤
Sony can't do apsc mode in video? do you even RTFM brah? 6:26
Clear image zoom.
Doesn't work in 4k 120p or HD 240p.
Maybe Sony is gonna open the vault of alien tech again soon. Or maybe this is it.
Try Vivid with +2 or more saturation on Nikon
that's a crime.
Ken, is that you 😂
I've got a Z8 and 180-600mm... As good as the zoom is it isn't as good as your 600 prime.