Congrats for the useful content ! May i ask you how nikon zf would handle the same situation in iso noise in 1600, 3200, 6400 ? To me it seems both z8 and z9 are very noisy. I also watch your z6ii vs z7ii tests and I think they have not that much noise. Your channel is cool, keep it up ! ✌🏻

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Z8 vs ZF under way🫡🫡

@michaelmalodrums9674

3 ай бұрын

You can’t compare a 24 mp camera to a 45 mp camera . You just have to expose properly . If the image sensor doesn’t have time to gather light you’ll get noise , this also has nothing to do with iso .

@davenlu2000

Ай бұрын

This might be a dumb question, but might it ever make sense when using a Z8 or Z9 to purposely shoot at 24 MB instead of 45 MB if worried about noise in certain situations? Might that be more forgiving in case you don’t get your exposure right? (Thinking wildlife in low light conditions that are changing quickly so that occasionally you might have a little exposure issue.)

Lee does the Nikon Z8 and the Z9 have the same light meter as the Nikon digital slrs like the D3 the D4 and the D5 which are a true three color Matrix light meter meaning the exposure is perfect I would love to know this .

@theCameraVille

12 күн бұрын

That sounds like an excellent future video to investigate🔥🔥🔥🫡

I'm getting a hefty discount on z9 (boxed) wherein the price difference is just about a 100 dollars vs z8. Would you recommend a z9 is such a scenario? Or is z8 a better choice? I shoot only birds. Only.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

We just tested the aninal tracking on Z8. Very amazing and better than Z9. As said, maybe the next z9 FW update will take the crown. Today, I will say Z8 FW 2.0 is king🫡

Would be interesting to know if the same buffering difference occurred when using High Efficiency Raw. Based on the file size it appeared that Lossless Compression was used for the test.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

So many extra testing I want to show but sadly people complain when a video gets very long. Ill do a video if they update soon on both units🫡.

Buffer difference could be down to using an SD card with the Z8. I’d be curious to see what the difference is with f both cameras only have 1 CF express card in them. (Apologies if you already accounted for this…)

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Nikon Z9 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lK6Ml9FyhKbNhtY.html Nikon Z8 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hneX25mmXdPTn9Y.html I done one for Canon R3 as well. So yes, this was all consider when testing. I used the same CF express card for this test. Cheers

Excellent, it would be great if you test the Nikon Zf in lowlight, because Nikon has declared it at -10Ev, which no mirrorless camera has been able to do so far!

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

ZF is next up~! Stay tune :D

love this channel

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

🫡🫡🫡Thank you🫡🫡

Can you do the highlight recovery DR test?

@theCameraVille

13 күн бұрын

Did that for my followers on Instagram. The video on KZread is a final collection of test we put together. If I added all the test, it would been twice as long.

@ThomazMartinez

13 күн бұрын

@@theCameraVille is that vid on insta still there?

Tx for test!

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Not a problem~!

Hi all. A month ago, a new firmware for Z9 was released. And it seems that they just solved some problems with focusing. Has anyone tested this? Have they caught up with Z8?

@theCameraVille

Ай бұрын

That was recent. We did this test on my live stream on Instagram. No jump cut , everything live with settings shown and full Q and A. Its free but you have to a strict follower to catch these behind the scene as you saw in this test.

@MrKotische

Ай бұрын

@@theCameraVille Thanks for the answer, of course. But I don't use Instagram. Many reasons. On the surface - aimed at phones, where you can’t really see anything. Restrictions on quality, format and size. General inconvenience of use. In general, targeting the younger generation of Pepsi. Maybe I'm too old. Sorry.

@MrKotische

Ай бұрын

@@theCameraVille Also. This video is extremely educational. Thank you for this.

Can you explain why you said the file sizes were just a bit smaller on the z 8 ? Isn’t supposed to be the exact same sensor ? Thanks )

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

I tested other cameras in past that had the same sensor and the results were never the same. My guess is their algorithm to processes these files are a little different from body to body. This is for all camera brands.

Yay! My favorite camera guy 👊👊👊

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

I got more Nikon review underway~! Stay tune boss🙃

After Z9 update V5, is it better than Z8 in AF?

@theCameraVille

Ай бұрын

As stated in this video. I run live test on my instagram for those that follow the channel. We do no jump cuts or edits. We did that V5 test a week after release, but the info is for my followers on ig. Im keeping it exclusive for the community. Cheers

I just bought a Like New Z8 from MPB. Outstanding to say the least. I added an aftermarket battery grip from eBay and a couple extra batteries. My set up is AMAZING 👏.. I come from D800 and D810 both with battery grips so I'm used to the big size. It's so much better for me especially with big lenses such as 70-200. Sold my D800. Still have my D810 but may trade it for z6III . I'll see.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!! Yea I would had gotten Z8 around this time. First day in getting it was no fun. Spent half the summer shipping it back and forth. It was a drag. Make sure you try everything. Even power delivery. I saw a battery grip for the Z8 that comes with a remote control. It looked pretty sweet.

@ecobooster8298

3 ай бұрын

@@castieldiallo2945 I'm sure there are things in your life I can criticize too. Not sure if you're smart enough to understand the cost difference between Z8 and Z9? Or smart enough to understand that with the cost savings you can buy a good lens? Keep your criticism to yourself smartypants.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

@@castieldiallo2945 I guess your common sense is not common at all. Im ashamed of you. Please watch the video and come back smh..... .... Redeem yourself please.. Go off on half info. " SMH "

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

@@ecobooster8298 You are correct, the z8 is currently an excellent value now. Z9 is still very pricey and still needs to be fixed. If I had to pick a system now, it will be a Z8 no doubt.

It is worrying that the 8 outperforms the 9… also these files were terrible at ISO3200 and up… ok they were boosted 5 stops, but still…

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Yup. The only real benefit for the Z9 is the battery and longer video record time it seems. They need an overhaul on the AF. Found more area where AF just didnt pick me eye up over the Z8.

@enricomarconi8358

3 ай бұрын

@@theCameraVille well you pointed out the double USB-C port... can you actually use the camera whilst recharging it...? if so, then problem solved... (indeed it looks as if the Z9 now has to catch up to the Z8.. it's all very very confusing at Nikon now... although I shoot Nikon!)... I, for one, would not buy either cameras right now as I'm on the fence waiting to see what happens with the Z9 II (as it will have to come out in a year or so...)

I almost bought a z9 in february, but after using one in scotland for a week ,(snapping climbers) i was bored waiting for climbers ridgelining after their ropes dropped over the ledge ...... waited .....aaand battery went flat ! WTF , I was only waiting , bugged me destroyed my dream , i cant bear the look of mirrorless .like 90s all in one bridge cameras , theyre to easy to use with crap battery lives , i was glad to get hold of my d850s , not because i think theyre great , but because you have to at least turn your brain on , i dont need to be the first out the box or best , im semi retired , i need my brain ticking over , z cams dont do that for me

@theCameraVille

Ай бұрын

Z9 battery is way bigger than the d850. If they had the same battery size I would agree but no. This is perfect example of the lack of education in using mirrorless. Dont post stories without really thinking about it.

Im still getting eye lash focusing on people in studio with my Z8 on firmware 2.0. Nikon fanbase told me I don't know how to use a camera of course. I have not had these issues with any other mirrorless camera I have used.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

We been testing on animal tracking so far on Z8 2.0. Let me try this soon on human. Ill report back if we can ID the issue.

@EricDejuanOOO

3 ай бұрын

@@theCameraVille That would be greatly appreciated since majority Nikon videos here on KZread only cover birds. Thanks!

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

@@EricDejuanOOO nikonrumors.com/2024/02/19/new-minor-nikon-z8-firmware-update-coming-soon.aspx/ Looks like a possible update. When this happens. Let me know if you are still experincing any issue. Im still going to run my test 🫡

@EricDejuanOOO

3 ай бұрын

@@theCameraVille I will do.

@Philly2tall

3 ай бұрын

Im getting this too with the Z8. I dont think its do to simple firmware update. I noticed the ZF does not have the same issue. In fact it is far better from my experience

I have firmware 5.0 on the Z9 and it is better in low light, I have not done extensive tests though on humans but overall in low light for birds especially I have no complaints.

@theCameraVille

2 ай бұрын

We did the lowlight on birds side by side on my live instagram. Z8 dominates vs the z9 .

@Photographersforyou

2 ай бұрын

@@theCameraVillethe video I saw was 2023 maybe I missed it when did you do this version 5.0 video ?

@theCameraVille

2 ай бұрын

@@Photographersforyou I run live session on my instagram as shown in this video. I do everything on the instagram before it shows up youtube. This way there is no jumpcuts and people can see the actual testing live with no edits. Basically no bs, straight to the point in control environment. Live QnA too.

@Photographersforyou

2 ай бұрын

Can you link the instagram version 5.0 video for me as I could not find it ? This KZread video is a month+ ago v.4.1 (and as you say you do it live before it shows up here - how can that be?) I definitely see a difference and even for further subjects v5.0 is better. Oh I am defo not a fanboy btw - I would like to just see it. Thanks.

I get around 3500 shots on my Z9. Battery can deteriorate in colder weather.

@theCameraVille

18 күн бұрын

Yes, in cold weather batteries will be limiting. 3,500 shots for what kind of sports? This is for others to share notes.

How many hours of video can the Z8 do on a single battery? Z9 weighs a ton!

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Z8 gets me roughly close to 2 hours of video recording 4k. Around 90-100 mins depending how you turn it off and on when not in use.

Conversely, the Z6II is a wonderful camera that I just adore! I just might upgrade to the Z6III if I see that it is better.

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

I been having a hard time letting the Z6ii go as I own the ZF. Its a very nice system.

The iso not looking great on these cameras or is that me?

@theCameraVille

3 ай бұрын

Its the same as my Canon R5c give or take. Usually higher mp is higher noise.