Funny this camera has been out for so long and the Z9 even longer but everybody was still ignoring Nikon for video. Now Nikon buys RED and finally people are waking up to the fact that Nikon is actually making some of the best hybrid cameras out there. 8K/60 or 4K/120 compressed RAW internal, amazing color science and dynamic range…. Yeah the Z9 has been quietly doing that for more than two years now.

@frankfeng2701

Ай бұрын

Nikon still needs a lot of work to improve and popularize N-Log and N-Raw, which currently requires uses some unnecessary steps in order to fit into the pro video workflow.

@RaymondParkerPhoto

Ай бұрын

Yup.

@ThatNorma

Ай бұрын

Dude the camera doesnt even have 12 months since it released... The high sales numbers and Nikon having great financial year say that people were onto the Z8 right after it released. It was the best selling high end body in Japan. Plenty of people already knew the Z8 and z9 were awesome video beasts way before Nikon decided to buy RED

@Flamamacue

Ай бұрын

Even the Z6 was surprisingly good, shame they locked the external 10-bit down to a paid update. Even the 8-bit is much better than I thought it would be though.

@JC-tu6hc

Ай бұрын

The video looks great.

Now do 5 reasons why the Fuji instax mini dominates the Z8 and A9III

@akhyarrayhka4048

Ай бұрын

simple, instant and real physical photo

@dct124

Ай бұрын

Can't beat having a printer inside your camera 😅

@Mr09260

Ай бұрын

IN YOUR DREAMS .. but I loved my Fujichrome Slide Film 30 years ago >> better than Kodachrome

@MysticApertureStudios

Ай бұрын

For the right people, it does. It may even outclass z8, r3 and a9iii

@dct124

Ай бұрын

@@MysticApertureStudios You're not wrong. I've met wedding/event photographers that use it and they make good money off that little thing. One husband and wife couple had a few of them and gave them out to the guest to walk around and take pictures. At my second job which is a movie theater, we had The Color Purple premiere event and there had to of been over 800 people. The church photographer had a set up in our back hallway (mind you our movie theater is one of the biggest in the country). He had a Polaroid, and a iPad with a ring light. Bruhhhh he was cleaning up 🤣🤣🤣 Dude setup a purple carpet. The guest had their Sundays best. They dressed for the movie so they had some period piece outfits similar to the characters of the movie. Dude had to of made $4k or more off those Polaroids. He wasn't even controlling the iPad, the people walked up, inserted their CC, and pushed a button.

Another benifit is that you can buy an adapter to use Sony lenses on a Z mount, but you can't buy an adapter to use Z mount lenses on the E mount. Now to be fair, most of these adapters will make it very clear auto focus for example is only guaranteed on official sony lenses with these adapters, but the fact that auto focus can be used at all these adapters is incredible!

@boundaryscience

Ай бұрын

My Sigmas work really well with the Megadap

@BurneraccountXD69

Ай бұрын

@@boundaryscience that's good to know, I was actually considering getting the Sigma F1.2 35mm and F1.4 14mm for my Z8. Have you tested out either of those two in particular?

@boundaryscience

Ай бұрын

@@BurneraccountXD69 No but 24-70 2.8 DG DN, 85 1.4 DG DN, and 90mm 2.8 DG DN all work like native. I implicitly trust all Sigma lenses with it atm.

@quincylee2276

Ай бұрын

@@BurneraccountXD69 I got the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 for my Nikon Zf and it works great. I think AF speed may be faster on the native Sony mount but it's inconsequential in my case because I got this lens primarily for landscapes and nightsky which don't require quick focusing.

@BurneraccountXD69

Ай бұрын

@@quincylee2276 thanks for letting me know! Now I just need to find someone who's used a 35mm f1.2 with the adapter.

Just picked up the Z8 last week and it feels like vindication for having had the patience to stick with Nikon for so long. I walked out of my first wedding with it and the only way I could describe it is that it feels like the Infinity Gauntlet of cameras. I shot on the D60 > D7100 > D800 > D850 > Z6ii and I was doing things with the Z8 with absolute ease that I would have struggled to make happen in the past and it was the second day I owned it. I was shooting on a 1/100 f/1.4 3200+ dancefloor and it breezed through with no issue at all The 2010s were rough as I so desperately wanted to get into video but the ecosystem was dreadful for it so I added a BMD Pocket 4K to the kit which is beautiful too but limited in ways and lost any form of AF on F glass. The Z8 means I now have a flagship stills platform with amazing AF and those high frame rates but also a really capable video machine. So excited to see what the RED merger brings to the Z ecosystem. One thing is for sure - the "potato" jokes have well and truly stopped

@GG-zv9ku

Ай бұрын

Same!

Another great video from Kai and Lok, definitely love the Z8.....Keep up the great work guys.

I almost switched to Sony when I began to shoot a lot more video....then they released the Z9 while I was on contract shooting an a1. I bought the Z9 without hesitation and followed it up with a Z8. There was just no comparison. Z8/9 is by far the best hybrid shooting camera available.

@trym2121

Ай бұрын

Dang, you wrote an a1 like...An al.. imagine contract shooting an al. Next time please just for this model be more complete Sony a1

@RonClifford

Ай бұрын

@@trym2121 you're kidding right?

@UnconventionalReasoning

Ай бұрын

@@trym2121 For years, Canon users would say "Mark II" or "Mark III" and expect everyone to know they were talking about the Canon 5D II and Canon 5D III. 😀

@JC-tu6hc

Ай бұрын

Nikon colors are underrated.

@UnconventionalReasoning

Ай бұрын

@@JC-tu6hc They are barely talked about, because they simply tend to look right. Everyone talks about Sony "color science' because getting the image to look realistic is like a complicated science experiment.

Walking across a frozen lake (it's the only way I know how to do it) and fell on my arse. And my Z8. Both of us crashed onto the ice. Two of us wondered - how's the camera?! It was fine. Still is. I wonder how many other cameras could take that abuse and shrug it off?

Watching kay and lok since early digital rev tv, and still the best until now

What are you doing as a sports photographer if you can't get the shot at 30fps?

I can believe I follow you guys for more the 14 years. Always great to see you both in 1 video

Totally agree. I have all Z Nikon. If I need to choose only one - Z8 !

Forgot to mention Nikon lenses are very very good. And they sell Z mount adapter that fit Sony lenses for those who already have some Sony lenses but want to try the Z8. They work just as good as native Z lenses.

Been watching you for a decade! Still a riot and the best! It got me thinking, hey what ever happened to that Digital Rev.....I decided to check......Ummmm they dead now.....So glad to see you have continued to be successful.

It would be helpful if you mentioned what lenses you were using every time you swap. Also, what microphones you use.

I love your content and your review video, but there is one category I have a hard time recommending or comparing. The compact camera that on the market now, as my friend doesnt know what to get for affordable compact camera *with buult-in flash*. Could you please make one?

When the A9 made its debut, no one talked about rolling shutter … Z8 readouts is much faster than A9.

@Sqeezy3

Ай бұрын

Remind me, when has the A9 came out and when has the Z9 came out again?

So glad Nikon is back on the front of the pack. Z8 is clearly the best all around hybrid camera.

@bernardlanguillier7970

Ай бұрын

And the craziest part is that the Z9 is 2.5 years old already. I just can't imagine how good the Z9II will be.

@user-to6xr1nx3k

Ай бұрын

​@@bernardlanguillier7970Maybe there is no Z9 II.They just update the firmware of Z9 until Canon release the R1

@bernardlanguillier7970

Ай бұрын

@@user-to6xr1nx3k yes, I don't expect a Z9II before early 2025, but there is really is no need for one. The Z8/z9 are already near perfect. And my a9III works very well if I need faster sync speed... and the Sony lenses work very well on both cameras. An R1 would have little value even if I am sure it will be a great camera. Canon's isolation is the issue. R1 will make no difference.

I like the ability of the Z8, to be able to programme a button to cycle through various focus modes quickly.

Now do a9III and Z8 vs every Pentax camera taped together.

I actually own both and they are both amazing cameras. The Sony has of course unique qualities resulting from it's GS (no led issues, flash synchro without constraints), but for most other aspects (including AF in many situations), I prefer the Z8/Z9. The a9III is really a specialized tool.

we finally upgraded from d700 to z8's in our photo studio, its amazing what you can do with 12MP but its even more amazing with 40MP lol.

What memory card were you guys using to record the 8k footage on the z8?

Please do a comparison between Lumix S5 ii vs Z8. Thanks

Love videos, i watched you years back on DRTV how times change 👍🤣

and that is the problem with A9iii for commercial shoots. The flash at high shutter speeds would be awesome but then its 24 megapixels. And a 100m megapixel Hassy X2d with the same daylight flash ability costs almost the same (minus the lenses). I guess we have to wait for a 60megapixel global shutter A1mk2.

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong in the DRTV days to the Parking Lots of middle of nowhere England.

Hi, I’m shooting with Fujifilm gfx100s but it’s not good for all types of photography which I like (Portrait, Landscape, Still-life). It’s heavy and bulky with gf lenses to carry around, and slow for sports and wildlife if sometimes I like to experience it! But it seems Z8 is all in one camera. The only matter important to me is if I switch to Z8, with 14bit and 45mp, could I achieve the same high images quality (detailing, colour rendering, and deep dynamic range) by gfx100s with 16bit and 102mp? Thank you.

Great conclusion to the previous Sony video 👌.

How are you recording your camera screen with the iphone? What is that equiptment called.

Very nice take guys!

Nikon user happy with this videos

@MyFriendlyPup

Ай бұрын

They do not exist.

@mikeblack_pw

Ай бұрын

Ditto

@livejames9374

Ай бұрын

@@MyFriendlyPupI thought that was Panasonic users

@hans6304

Ай бұрын

@@MyFriendlyPup 🤣

I shoot raw sdr video with my Z8 at iso64 and davinci resolve can interpret the raw video shot in sdr into nikon log. Effectively with the Z8 you can get nikon log shot at iso64. Its quite crazy!

Every one else. “This is the new canon 24-105 f2.8” Kai w : “lookkk! I have Nikon z8, let’s take some stupid photoooss!!!”

For some reason this shot of of you both in front a of a white and black hatchback reminds me of Spy vs Spy.

I heard the eyepiece falls off the z9 and z8, is this true? How bad is it?

another pro is that Nikon doesn't cap the fps for third party lenses

Lok really loves Pentax.. Great bit of advertising 😂

Love my Z8 for all those reasons and more!

I is so excited ! - and I don't know why !

Man am I the only one that has bought a new D780 I think it's an amazing camera I also have a z6 first Gen I'm still waiting for the z63 great videos as always.

@Youmemba

Ай бұрын

That's because it is great Ninety percent of photographers don't need all the bells and whistles of these higher end cameras If you know what you're doing, the end results are going to be the same.What's more important Are the lenses you have that makes the biggest difference in the end result. That z8 is the best all round camera especially at the price its got all you need

@dct124

Ай бұрын

It is an amazing camera. The main drawback is that Nikon stopped all F mount lens production. You'll also run into camera support if it breaks. So for a working professional, the D780 is a bad choice of camera. For a hobbyist or backup body it's a great camera, great deal and introduction into mirrorless. I still use a Nikon from 2005 so I wouldn't be worried about the D780 breaking for the next 20yrs at least and by then you can buy a Z8 for pennies on the dollar 😅 Just keep in mind as photographer's we peaked a very very long time ago. A Nikon D3/D3s was that peak. You can almost say the same for vide. Those Panasonic GH cameras really punched high for small mirrorless. Dude you're set for the rest of your natural life with the D780 honestly. Over 90% of all screens in the world in use today are 1080p or lower, and the footage broadcast globally is still 720p and 1080i. You're only upgrading so you can downsample 4K, 8K, etc. to 720p, 1080i, and 1080p to benefit from higher quality outputs and lower visible noise. The D3S downsamples from a 3.8K resolution to 720p which is still broadcast quality today. You just don't have the color grading flexibility and slow motion frame rates. Like the guy above said, bells and whistles.

@phototac9287

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback I really appreciate it. Ive used Nikon cameras for over 20 years now I was really let down by the blackout in the z6 which was part my reason for going back to what I know best . DLRs

@RonClifford

Ай бұрын

If you don't shoot video, that 780 is still outstanding.

They should put pixel shift modes in all cameras with IBIS.

My canon 20D captured some of world’s best photos….😊

informative video on z8

Now imagine lightning photography. As far as I know the A9III is the only camera that can pull that off perfectly without any artefacts in the image. That's why I'm drooling for it.

Z8 or q a7rv??

Not true that A9 III doesn't have 'dual base ISO' in stills. It certainly does have switchable conversion gain. It doesn't do teh 'dual base ISO' feature in video.

No fricking way! just last week I was thinking "I wonder what happened to the two asian guys who made these funny videos about photography". I thought you guy were not even making youtube videos anymore. I guess I was WONG!

Gotta pin this video to the top of KZread and SAR.

You've just sparked a lot of hate among Sony fanboys

@UnconventionalReasoning

Ай бұрын

Is that really so difficult? 😀

Wait are Nikon and Sony only now getting pre-shoot/capture? Fuji has had that for years. Pretty sure the X-T3 had it.

@RotmmDesign

Ай бұрын

Nikon have had it since 2021 on the Z9. Sony only on this latest camera.

Thanks Boys!!

How about a review of your cars, Fiat vs Countryman...😛

I am surprised that a person as knowledgeable as Kai is holding the camera body with supporting the heavy lens!

Z8 is awesome

The biggest reason why I wished Id got a Z8 over a R5 is its tilt screen over the R5 fold out screen, I HATE the Canon screen with a passion

@frankfeng2701

Ай бұрын

Z8 screen is my second favorite, while the a9iii screen is still the best of both worlds.

Kai ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The Sony PMW-F55 CineAlta 4K Cinema Camera has a Global Shutter, and can be bought used for under $3000..........FYI

Z8 footage has much more motion blur as setup... maybe compare with same shutter speed...

if the update had brought flip screen i would have bought it

I'm about to buy a D780 because I have a bunch of AF-D lenses. If Nikon want me to go Z mount (and I would) then they need to do an FTZ adapter with a focus motor for AF-D.

@kevc.2958

Ай бұрын

Nikon doesn't care user like you. 😂

@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas

Ай бұрын

AF-S lenses (which are fully supported by the FTZ) exists since the 90ies.

@PJ-om2wq

Ай бұрын

@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas and AF-D lenses were still in production until only three years ago.

@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas

Ай бұрын

@@PJ-om2wq For older cameras, yes. But this technology was outdated long ago. You can't expect precise focus with high-res sensors and perfect video performance with modern cameras using those old screw-driven lenses.

@PJ-om2wq

Ай бұрын

@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas the resolution of the z5 and z6 are no higher than the D750 or D780 and worse than D850. Focusing might be slower with a screw drive lense but there's no reason for it to be any less accurate

Casually bending the camera / lens mount

I wish nikon launches 1.4 lenses too.. Damn these 1.2 lenses are so expensive and i couldnt able to settle with 1.8s i need more give us 1.4s nikon

I think the a9iii is *practically* a hugely overpriced piece of tech. Even if it’s *technically* an incredible camera.

Kodak disc camera is the best! 😂

Sony a9 III is not an all round camera

@frankfeng2701

Ай бұрын

Quite the contrary. It can do everything equally well, albeit at the apsc-level image quality.

@livejames9374

Ай бұрын

I think it is. Not high resolution or dynamic range but it’s good enough for every genre.

@Plway

Ай бұрын

Sony maxed out the 1 stat that got you the perfect shot. The Nikon probably couldn't even get you a nice shot every time.

I can tell I will love this wideo.

Breaks my heart seeing that heavy lens being carried by the body grab. 🥺

Luv my nikons

Best music. Love.

Why...why would you compare a global shutter sports-focused camera to an jack-of-all-trades for general usage?

Why only a9iii, if video capabilities are included, it is better than a1

Wow only 5? 😂 ❤Z8

I like your cap :)

Stone island sponsored video😂 nice bit of product placement

Next why your phone is enough for street thog

You are both sharp dressers.. esp the summer hat, or even better the Pentax baseball cap...

Who thinks Jared Polin is a secret Canon shill?

@mwaithephoto

Ай бұрын

I just think he talks in favor of who ever pays him for videos

Sony a9 III isn't as a lethal weapon, in case you depend on it to fend off wildlife.... Also, it's more expensive, so maybe it's more valuable than your life. Well, if you can't afford it, it's not Sony's problem, it's yours. XD

Z9 users didn't get pixel shift.

Why all the sudden many Z8 reviews come out today. This is not a new camera.

@fjphoto23

Ай бұрын

Finally they realised they were always wrong about the Nikon Z system.

Send the cat photo to bloom man philip bloom

12:16 🤣🤣

Please use a Camera strap.

I love my Z8. F**k what the sony fanboys say. :)

Likes I have to end up by buying both

Oh I accidentally unsubscribed yesterday, what a pity. Nevertheless I fixed it

If you did this new Sony vs s23 Ultra phone it would go viral.

😊

From the thumbnail, I thought you were being punched in the face :)

the bigger the lens the bigger your muscles.... so it saves you money for the gym....

Huh? So which is it? 😡

@REAL-uh1ti

Ай бұрын

Z8

I bought the Zed 8 so I can photograph my cat 🐱 licking her butt 😂😅😊 especially at 120 FPS.

Classic. Probably one of the better April Fools videos that will get posted today.

that aint lens that bazooka

Nikon just bought red camera…. 🎥

Nikon users are funny....the amount of hurt hurt comments in the video preceding this, but here they're all happy, LOOOOL.

haha

yes the z8 is less but when you do the math out for a 24mm, 35mm,85mm prime 14-24mm, 24-70mm vs Sony a1 sigma 24mm, Sony 35mm, sigma 85mm, sigma 14-24, sigma 24-70 it cost $400 more overall if you do the math out and if you want additional Lenses Sony is cheaper and more options better battery and autofocus on a1.

Eres tu Mary Jane?

You make $$$ from all sides.

LOL, nikon bought red and now everyone and their dog is making nikon videos =))