I’m glad you learned how to use subject tracking. Because watching you trust the Nikon AFC Auto Area to “get it right” on that last wedding was cringe AF, pun intended 😂😂😂. No but seriously, folks. In 2020 you can’t go wrong with any camera being made. You just have to know how to use your tool of choice to get the results you want. Don’t try to use a Canon like it’s a Nikon, don’t try to use a Nikon like it’s a Sony, blah blah blah you get my point.

@Paldentseringsherpa

3 жыл бұрын

i used to use eye af on NIKON on some events it worked great. but mostly I use single point or dynamic for sports or movements ..

@krisnacater

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you

@janamielkamantigue1817

3 жыл бұрын

strongly agreed.

Thanks you so much Taylor! This was exactly the test I was hoping to find in youtube. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

That's a pretty wedding with a lot of love shown. Thank you for these videos. I hope you have more on the Z5 autofocus system in the next few months. Still pondering a switch from the reliable D750.

After testing both methods, I would personally rather just run single or dynamic point AF all day, on AF-C like I used to with Nikon DSLRs. Smaller focus box, and I'd feel more in control overall.

@MUHZOMBEHS

3 жыл бұрын

I have the Z6 and Z7.. it's just like you mentioned.. the tracking is a nice feature, but the focus box is just wayyyy too large. Just have the box be the same size as a single focus point. That would instantly make a hugeeeee difference.

@sloppy-1-1

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. My main issue with this tracking box is that it is so big, I wish you could change the size of it. Maybee with the Z6 II.... Until then, I just use d9

@PaulQuinones

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I shot a wedding yesterday and found myself using single point to get the job done. I just don't trust the focus tracking on my Z6 yet. I'm looking forward to seeing what the z6ii has to offer

@csc-photo

3 жыл бұрын

@@MUHZOMBEHS I agree the subject tracking box could lose some weight - maybe half its current size? Or, options - similar to Wide Area Small / Large, that would be ideal. I also feel Subject Tracking deserves its very own mode - not just a sub-category of Auto Area AF.

I like being able to choose my AF point rather than having the camera do it for me, and although I usually shoot single-point AF on z6, for subjects moving (people walking down the aisle, dances, etc.,), I find the subject tracking very useful, as I can still select my point. My wish is that Nikon would allow us to change the size of the tracking box (and it has to be a quickly accessible adjustment).

Appreciate the update! I agree, the box needs to be smaller and preferably work in conjunction with Eye AF. Fingers crossed that they'll get it right on the Z6II!

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

A few more days and we’ll find out!

@MaxP374

Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto and?

First, I love all your work and reviews. They are so helpful! Second, thank you for doing this video and showing there is a way around some of the AF issues in the Nikon Z line. I currently shoot with the D780 (just purchased when my 750 shutter went out because I can't wait on repairs from Nikon). I shoot portraits and weddings, but have an opportunity to shoot sports (always a dream). I am seriously on the femce of making the switch to Canon for the AF. I know Nikon has the best hands down color technology, but with weddings and sports AF to me is tremendously important. With that said, since I will be starting "new" would you recommend the mirrorless line or the 1dx iii?

I have a Z6 and I've been practicing on using this method, takes some getting used to

Thanks for the great video as always, out of curiosity why would you shoot at f1.8 of a group, would'nt some of the other folks in the image be out of focus. I am referring to 3.00. Thanks in advance

Here's my question for Taylor or any of you back button focus people..... If a couple is coming down the aisle and you're holding in the back button for continuous AF, how are you simultaneously moving the focus point as your composition changes? It's always made more sense to me to hold the shutter button half pressed and use the back button as a focus lock for when the couple stops and I need to recompose quickly.

Fingers crossed the Z6II will finally get AF that is as good as Sony and Canon.

@TomasRamoska

3 жыл бұрын

Competition is good I'm Canon shooter but I wish the best for Nikon. Go Nikon 🤟

@sttv1570

3 жыл бұрын

More or less the same between these brands, Sony might have a very slight upper hand, but not like far from each other. The thing is when using a Dslr or mirrorless, you have to set the focus system based on what you shoot, not what others doing. The problem is, some people expect their cameras AF come out of the box perform exactly like they want. Not always the case.

the performance of Z5 while continuous shooting mode. Is it able to capture 4.5 FPS with continuous auto focus ? Is it good while in action for kids low light (4.5 FPS) ?

Are you shooting stills as you’re recording video?

Thank you. Great overview. I am considering the Z5 for full frame ( I shoot with Sony apsc). Is the autofocus on the z6ii comparable to the Z5?

@stanleygabrel5279

3 жыл бұрын

In good light yes, in low light not.

Would've liked to see how many shots you got in focus during that 💃

wow! Dancing couple on 1/100 , 1/125 is that working any good ? or U get blurry pics ?

Can I use the same godox triggers I use on my D4 on the Z5?

Hi can you do the z5 review again with all the current updates of its firmware

For now I am sticking with my trusty Nikon D750 with its very accurate phase detect autofocus system which works 99 per cent of the time, so much so I can concentrate of the shot more so than the focusing. However, I am looking at adding a Nikon Z6 due more for its video system. Not sure about the Z5, as I would like the BSI sensor of Z6 which probably adds bit more detail than Z5, plus full frame 4K of Z6.

Even though I use the Z6 as pretty much my main camera atm and my D800 is gathering dust, I'm a strong believer that a product should not need others to say "You are using it wrong!" (looking at you Apple fanboys), a prodct shouldn't need workarounds for a simple function. The Z6/7 II really needs to get on the same level as the competitors if they want new customers into the system.

This is how I shoot in most situations with my Z6, love it. I use BBAF but it also works really well on half-shutter too (AF-ON set to lock exposure). For fast action I tend to use dynamic area af, for landscape and macro it's single point or manual. I really like face / eye tracking for single portraits but it struggles in low light. I feel like it gets in my way. Hoping for big improvements in the new Z ii models (and/or firmware updates for our current Z's).

How can I record the camera screen please?

According to rumors we may get better AF on next generation of Z cameras. Hopefully they can improve current Z models with AF via firmware. I've thought about switching to Canon but the dollar hit sucks and what you usually find is the grass is not always greener on the other side. I'm sure Canon would have things I don't like too that Nikon does better. What are your thoughts on the difficulty of switching systems? Maybe you could do a video on your thoughts on this subject.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

As a KZread video creator, the R6 has been really helpful. As a wedding photographer / video maker / landscape photographer - I’d rather take the Nikon files, form factor and lenses even now. Even if the announcement on wed is just a Z6 with 2 card slots and a little bump in AF improvement at a similar price point, I’ll be really happy with it. Oh, and shutter doors to cover the sensor when changing lenses hah.

I still think that using manual selection of the points is better in most scenarios. I’m feeling a lot safer knowing that my camera is acting like i want not based on some algorithm. In my experience with Z6, af-c dynamic 9 is best for most situation, it analyse the surroundings of the main point as well and acts faster. Af-s tends to hunt on dark surfaces, dark hair or dark environment but you can use when you need maximum of accuracy or in very dim light in combination with green light assist. As far as consistency, is far better than my D750, at least for my kind of use.

How does the system in Z5 compare to the Z6 II?

How is AF today 7 month later and after the new firmware version 1.10 for Z5?

@daniellobos307

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the z5 last week and came with the 1.02... the af was terrible on low light situations. But, after the new 1.10 firmware the af improve a lot (only if you use af-s and the low light option set on). About the tracking I can't tell you anything yet. Sorry for the bad translation (google).

Does object tracking have eye detect?

that's fantastic

Thanks for taking the comments on board, let video was fantastic but I think a hybrid works well. For me at least :)

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

The files and lenses are worth the minor inconveniences being more hands on with the AF. Hopefully some nice AF news comes on Wednesday with the announcement

Hows the AF compared to the D750?

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I never used my d750 in anything other than single point af, so hopefully someone else can comment on this

@wilsonlau5463

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Haha, I never use my D750 on anything other than single-point AF-C either! How do the two compare in that regard?

What I think is you should shoot at a higher ISO and smaller aperture to assure subject is in focus.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Aesthetically the Z lenses look great wide open. Also with the Z5 specifically I’d rather keep my iso down as low as possible.

Whoa iso 8,000? I always use flash for weddings but man that’s quite high. How’s the noise looking?

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

It’s still fine as long as it’s good quality of light

@TCGhits

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto how does the noise look like? I always shoot flash but I’m wondering what it looks like with a bumped up iso.

I bought Z5 last week didn’t use much. Is it good for wedding? Because of frame rate is just 4.5?

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what you’d need more than 4.5 frames per second for at a wedding haha

@miloradkaravidin8818

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto If by any chance he photographs Usein Bolt's wedding, he'll need 100fps cam 😁😁😁

@toddlower5546

3 жыл бұрын

Or if the groomsmen tackle the bride you might need more than 4.5.🙂

Will you get a Z6 II to test it against the Z5 and R6? Just wondering as it’s going to be announced tomorrow

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

For sure. I’m really excited for the z6 ii. I suspect it’ll be my new wedding camera recommendation

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto teaser 😁👍

@romanpul

3 жыл бұрын

Taylor Jackson Do you know something we don‘t? 😅😊 Just joking, really looking forward to your review

Im heavily considering trading my d750 into a Z5. Think ill regret it?

@catherinem8735

3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Z5 with the Nikon deal where you have 30 days to decide if you want to return it and you get the lens adapter for $49. I also shoot a d750 and Sony A7III. The jury is still out for me. I have only been shooting with it for a few days though. I really want to like this because although I love my Sony, I have resisted buying lenses because they cost so much and I have been a Nikon shooter forever (like before digital, 35mm slr kind of forever) and have all Nikon lenses. I'm not crazy about this autofocus system versus the Sony system yet but I am willing to give it the full 30 days. Maybe I am just not used to it. However, if I find myself reverting back to the old single point compose and shoot I may not keep it. It is very similar to the d750 and the WYSIWYG experience of the mirrorless is a definite plus. I have come to rely on that so much that I find myself thinking the view through the Nikon d750 is live view. You might want to check out the brand new Nikon Z6II. Sorry for my two cents if you wanted a Taylor Jackson more expensive and learned response!

@deathspawn54

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinem8735 i appreciate the help! I cant afford the z6ii but i was thinking about it. What is the 30 day return thing you are talking about? I have a local store in canada that has a deal for the adapter for 100 dollars, and im trading in old gear so im basicly paying about 3-4 hundred for the z5 and adapter

@catherinem8735

3 жыл бұрын

@@deathspawn54 I purchased directly from Nikon last week. I just checked NikonUSA and it is still active. Don't know if they will ship to Canada. I did not see it on the Nikon Canada website but maybe I missed it.

@deathspawn54

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinem8735 i didnt get the 30 day thing but i did get the adapter for like 100 dollars CAD so now i have the Z5

@cindyfields6076

3 жыл бұрын

I just got the z5 and so far I am liking it. I am keeping my D750 and using this camera as a back up.

I've seen and read reviews regarding the Z6 acquires focus faster than the Z5 regardless having the same AF systems .. They say the Z5 tends to hunt more when shooting in low light mainly due to the Z6's BSI sensor having a faster readout than the Z5's CMOS sensor .. Is this by anyway true ?? Did you experience something like this in your reviews ??

@markshirley01

Жыл бұрын

I think there has been a firmware update since this video that made the AF on the Z5 more accurate

@dezaremos5944

Жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 By more accurate, does it mean it is now the same speed in acquiring focus as the Z6 ??

@markshirley01

Жыл бұрын

@@dezaremos5944 I believe it is the same speed as the Z6

@dezaremos5944

Жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 Have you tried both extensively ?? I'm asking because I've choosing between these two cameras ..

@markshirley01

Жыл бұрын

@@dezaremos5944 no - thats from comments from users on a Facebook Nikon group. They say Z5 and Z6 pretty much identical for AF. Z6II is better for lowlight AF and faster tracking. I think if your not doing fast sports or action photography your ok. I don't do that sort of stuff - so both cameras are going to work fine for me from my research.

Z50 or Z5 what camera have the best eye af or auto focus

@devangshetty

3 жыл бұрын

Neither, wait for the z6II, the nikon eye AF is really poor compared to the R6/R5

@miloradkaravidin8818

3 жыл бұрын

@@devangshetty not poor, just not as good, but not far either.

please, could anyone tell me if the 3D mode is better than te D750´s? thanks

@aeyde

9 ай бұрын

no it's not you have to press ok button every fricking time

Using auto area AF for wedding? No matter how good any particular Cameras in terms of AF, it gonna be a hit and miss. From Nikon D700 to Nikon Z5, & from 5D to 6D Mark II and using a Sony A7 II for a while, I never use auto area AF for events like wedding or shooting sports. It always gonna be single area/dynamic AF and I never had any complain of the result whatsoever.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

R6 has been great with it.

Hey Taylor, have you completely retired your d750 or is there anything you still use it for?

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

It’s been sold to a friend. Great camera, but just doesn’t have a use for me now

@RiyardRamnath

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto gotcha, thanks for your response 🙏

Какой объектив?

Awesome 👍

This box would drive me nuts pff.. prefere single point

I will switch to single point auto focus. crowded area / more than 1 or two subject, sometimes the camera don't know where to focus. maybe I'm still new with Z system too. Old dslr tech works well for me ( single box auto focus)

OMG! 🧐 I’m willing to get a z5... but now...🤔

@sttv1570

3 жыл бұрын

Almost every cameras now have great AF. You just need to fine tune based on what you shoot. Auto area AF is not suitable for events and it amazes me why some people choosing it and complaining the result is not great.

@Isaypreach

3 жыл бұрын

@@sttv1570 so what would u recommend using in such events?

@fercg840

3 жыл бұрын

@@sttv1570 total agree.

@sttv1570

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isaypreach for weeding or events I use either Dynamic Area or 3D Tracking. For AF mode, i select AF-C if there is a lot of movement like when I shoot Football match. I never let the camera pick up the AF points for me. Prior of clicking the shutter, I always pre-empt where i want the area or subject in the picture that need to be in focus.

Is it different from the z6-z7 autofocus?

@fercg840

3 жыл бұрын

same autofocus system

Honestly, I don't see a reason to use subject tracking over single point AF. If the AF system is going to routinely make the wrong choice and you need to use this as a work around and it still requires constant supervision, why not just use single point?

@csc-photo

3 жыл бұрын

Because with Subject Tracking, you're deciding exactly where to place the focus point - then it locks on that spot until you let go of AF-ON (or half-shutter, depending on your setup). For me, this is so much faster than using the joystick to maneuver the focus point. Much less thumb jockeying required. Subject Tracking doesn't make the wrong choice. Auto Area AF might be the mode you're thinking of (this mode is supposed to lock onto whatever is closest). Very different than subject tracking.

@timk8258

3 жыл бұрын

Because if your subject is moving around you have to keep chasing them around the frame with the AF joystick (if anyone can do that quickly and reliably, I'd be impressed), or totally change your frame to keep the AF point over their eye/face. There are lots of situations where I want to keep a relatively static composition but still keep my subject in focus as they move through the frame. That's where eye AF (when it's working well) or subject tracking are super helpful. Additionally, even for static photos where the subject is standing still, it's so much faster to point the camera so the tracking box is over their face, hold AF-On, and then recompose the shot than it is to move the AF point around the frame. I've been working like this for years with the D750 in 3D tracking mode and it works great, except for the huge limitation that the AF points don't reach all they way across the frame. On mirrorless that limitation is removed.

@MrMalevolent86

3 жыл бұрын

@@timk8258 and ​ @Craig Cirelli - I understand what it's function is, but I'm watching this video and when the subjects turn around it still misses. I'm not at all impressed by this. One thing that, as a Canon R shooter, that I didn't understand is that the joystick is slow. That definitely limits your capabilities with single point. Literally never have that issue with touch and drag AF points on the R.

@timk8258

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Armentrout Nikon doesn’t have that yet, but I doubt whether it would work for me anyway as a left eyed shooter. What eye do you shoot with?

@MrMalevolent86

3 жыл бұрын

@@timk8258 right eye. I had to retrain myself, but it works a lot better for me

Realy. How.any. Wedding s. Whit. R6. Canon And z5. How. Many. Y. Mist. Whit. The. Z5

Af-c of z5 can't be compared to the focus of dslr from 10g ago, z5 is something terribly slow and bad!

Seems Canon is better for weddings

I’ve been a Nikon shooter for 10+ years and this video is exactly why I’m sad to say I’m moving to Canon. I don’t have a lot of glass so I might be more hesitant if I did, but this autofocus performance is a huge dealbreaker for moving to Mirrorless (which seems to be the future).

@lilnape2604

3 жыл бұрын

Z5 af seems to be much worse than Z6/Z7 at the moment. I wouldn’t use this as a basis for what Nikon AF is capable of, especially when their second gen mirrorless cameras are being revealed tomorrow. Not to mention the R6 he’s comparing the Z5 to is $1000 more.

It is absolutely ridiculous that Nikon still struggles with AF. You'd think by now they would know how to

For a system with auto in its name this seems like a whole lot of manual work to get it to work properly.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yah. That’s kind of my takeaway.

@timk8258

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly it works very easily, just like 3D tracking that has been in Nikon DSLRs for years. The only thing that makes it a little cumbersome is that it's a sub-mode of Auto Area AF and you have to press a button to get it started. It should be it's own separate mode. I much prefer telling the camera what to track and *then* letting it do its thing vs letting it automatically grab the first eye it sees. The only reason I don't shoot like this all day is that the tracking box is still too big so sometimes Eye AF is more accurate. Hopefully they fix that on the Z6II.

Hello phtography community Im a 14 yrs old kid and i like phtography I have the nikon d3500 i always think what would i be in future Would i be a phtographer i really dont know I live in the philippines n i known alot of photographers in my area I really like to be a photographer but my weakness is about business i still dont know how to make a business Plz tell me if my plan is correct First i need to make my portfolio luckily my city only have like 10 cases. So i need to take pictures like potraites and etc. And maybe 1 or 2 years im ready to get my first job as a phtographer like phtographing my friends bday or phtographing a wedding for my older cousins friends I really wish this will happen to me in the future Im gonna come back a year or so to this comment and tell u guys what happen

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say to spend some time listening to audio books and getting a bit of a business education while you start setting up shoots! Best of luck!

@HullioGQ

3 жыл бұрын

@9 - D Alguno Great start! It is nice that you want to be a photographer in the future. You are young and probably should not think of it as a business yet. Continue to master the camera, lighting, and composition. Have fun while you learn. The money (business) will follow.

@miloradkaravidin8818

3 жыл бұрын

Are by any chance in Mindanao, south Cotabato area. If so, we can meet while I am(stuck) in Philippines 😁.

@jehualguno1646

3 жыл бұрын

@@miloradkaravidin8818 after this pandemic

Taylor...buddy...why fight this...you know you like what Canon is doing in the mirrorless world...stop fighting what you are feeling. Leave the dark side of the Force (I did!) and come to the Canon side, we have...everything.

Why can't Nikon get the focusing right on the Z series? If they don't-and fast...they are done. Toast. Canon and Sony are eating their lunch!

I would never pick up Nikon Z5 because of this AF problem (yeah, it is a PROBLEM, if you would try to concentrate to produce high quality photos from weddings and events with many guests). I will go on with my SONY products where we don`t have such an issues. Might this be possible to over come after new product update with the softa what is controlling/guiding AF in the future? Then Nikon Z5 would be one REALLY nice option, BUT just then... not now...

Hi😍😍😍😍

Last week was cringe worthy.... This is a million times better... One would assume it would get better with updates.. But... You know how that assume thing goes... We can only hope...

BC Soluation de

The tracking from this video still looks clumsy and very, very clunky. Nikon is still far behind Canon and Sony.

The best solution is to sell that thing and buy a good Sony.. 🤣🤣😂

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Did not understand and now I own a Sony television and it doesn’t take pictures. Please help

Nikon love your colour dynamic range but autofocus sucks 👎what are you doing Nikon 😒