Nikon Z8 vs Sony a7R V vs Canon EOS R5: Which Camera SHOULD You Buy?

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  • @froknowsphoto
    @froknowsphoto Жыл бұрын

    Which would you buy today if you had a choice and why???

  • @TheBebe666

    @TheBebe666

    Жыл бұрын

    Few years old with good lens will always do the job.

  • @gsanchez922

    @gsanchez922

    Жыл бұрын

    The R5 does have anti flicker

  • @steven871

    @steven871

    Жыл бұрын

    For sports would love this Z8 for sports and landscape. The Sony terrible for sports. Love my R5 as all around cam, and it's now $3k refurbished from Canon. Does the Z8 have an anti-aliasing filter?

  • @nino1996ify

    @nino1996ify

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to disappoint you Jared but i really like my nikon z series and looking to upgrade to the Z8 soon .

  • @jburlison

    @jburlison

    Жыл бұрын

    I am a hobbyist that mostly shoots on hikes, I have had the R5 since release and have nothing but good things to say about it. Jared is absolutely correct that landscapes are beautiful on this camera and I have had a few printed on acrylic and metal large format pictures, they are stunning and it does not disappoint the pixel peepers. The video is borderline unusable because of the rolling shutter unless you basically have no movement. I don't really record on it so its not a issue for me.

  • @timwmoore2133
    @timwmoore2133 Жыл бұрын

    Jared hated the z6ii, so I bought it. No complaints so far.

  • @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    Жыл бұрын

    i’ve seen probably 50-100 videos over the past 4 months or so and I’ve decided to get it. All the reviews look awesome

  • @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    Жыл бұрын

    i am wondering what settings do you primarily use with it though

  • @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    @lifeisabruhmoment6167

    Жыл бұрын

    also comparing his videos from a few years ago to now, Jared seems to hate nikon now. his reviews of the z6ii seem to be doing it an injustice

  • @tr3v87

    @tr3v87

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the Z8 but have been using the z6ii for a year. I love the z6ii. I do not love the z8 yet. The AF is great but it makes composition easier rather than improving my keeper rate when it comes to static subjects (wildlife). Far better for birds in flight though...... You work with what you've got.

  • @prajwalmore8649

    @prajwalmore8649

    Жыл бұрын

    Chad

  • @JoeHoddinott
    @JoeHoddinott Жыл бұрын

    Missed a very notable spec when talking about viewfinders/LCDs. The Z8 has blackout-free (pause-free) shooting. No blackouts and no slideshows when shooting in burst modes. IMO this was huge for me when I first saw it on the Z9 and I'm happy to see it on the Z8 as well. It's a completely new and kind of surreal experience when shooting stills.

  • @randyredding3629

    @randyredding3629

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m with you Joe. A really big feature of Nikon Z8/Z9. Absolutely no blackout that I didn’t even notice shooting my D850. Results, in real time bird inflight view, which is a game changer in getting the shot. No more having the bird flying out of my shot because of the lag (unless I’m not fast enough). Also, the no lag start up that Jerod mention. I’ve gotten so many key moment shots because of this.

  • @brandonklemets2958

    @brandonklemets2958

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a single fast frame of blackout when shooting with automatic flicker detection. The camera will take the smallest pause to sync with the flicker rate and then continue the blackout free shooting. Its negligible but confused me as to why my Z8 was doing a single black frame every burst and I had to dig through menus till it stopped.

  • @bfqywqd

    @bfqywqd

    Жыл бұрын

    So true. Switching to the Z9 from the D5/D6 was so much easier given the "near optical" quality of the EVF. So much is made of its lower resolution as compared to the R3 and the A1 (and others) but to me it looks very similar to an OVF.

  • @TrevorMaliszewski

    @TrevorMaliszewski

    Жыл бұрын

    You realize Sony had a blackout free EVF in their first A9 (not to mention every other stacked sensor camera they produced afterwards back in 2017), right? I wouldnt exactly call it a completely new experience unless you are a nikon shooter.

  • @TaavP

    @TaavP

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TrevorMaliszewski Sony also had the rolling shutter

  • @djack4125
    @djack4125 Жыл бұрын

    It is surprising that the R5 still compares so well. The R5 is such reliable, all-round performer.

  • @dregzartmedia4062
    @dregzartmedia4062 Жыл бұрын

    As a Sony shooter I’ll take the Nikon and put my lenses on it 😂 😊

  • @pistonphoto7158
    @pistonphoto7158 Жыл бұрын

    Nikon has done a great job with the z8, i would go with the z8 all the way!!!🔥

  • @amermeleitor

    @amermeleitor

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @technodronesogxl9783

    @technodronesogxl9783

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @MrBazReviews

    @MrBazReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Too much plastic for me ;-D

  • @lewcehjitl3282

    @lewcehjitl3282

    11 ай бұрын

    It misses autofocus I’d save $3500usd and buy a canon r8. 40fps with canons dpaf2 can’t compete.

  • @my-pixels
    @my-pixels Жыл бұрын

    I use Canon for daytime and Nikon for night and deep space photography. I start to think that I may very soon switch to the dark side completely. New Nikons are so impressive!

  • @abhishekshah11

    @abhishekshah11

    11 ай бұрын

    Same. Even their new lenses like 70-180 and 180-600 are so tempting

  • @my-pixels

    @my-pixels

    11 ай бұрын

    @@abhishekshah11 Oh yeah, I saw an ad today about those lenses. The 180-600mm should be amazing.

  • @kpluk84
    @kpluk84 Жыл бұрын

    The Z8, because i had nikon gear before. Non of the camera's are that much better/worse to switch systems. And the nikon lenses now are just awesome.

  • @filetdelumiere5037

    @filetdelumiere5037

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with you !

  • @TomRupp
    @TomRupp Жыл бұрын

    I jumped ship from my Sony A74 & A7R3 to the Nikon Z8. So far loving the Nikon.

  • @piyhaw

    @piyhaw

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi..i too have a A74 and was thinking of switching to Z8 for colors. Do you see a big difference in colors? How is everything else?

  • @TomRupp

    @TomRupp

    11 ай бұрын

    @@piyhaw I wouldn’t switch for colors. All cameras can get pretty close to the same color with raw editing.

  • @piyhaw

    @piyhaw

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TomRupp Yes, that’s right. But when I was shooting Nikon D750, I really liked it. With Sony I don’t get the same feelings. Like the spectacular GM lenses though.

  • @richardfink7666
    @richardfink7666 Жыл бұрын

    Z8, by far the best price/performance ratio. Btw, the Z8 is also the most beautiful camera.

  • @steviejsmall
    @steviejsmall Жыл бұрын

    What an embarrassment of riches across all three of these companies. Some quirks amongst all three companies but between the bodies and lens ecosystems, really can’t go wrong with any of them. Nice comparison Jared, appreciate the work you, Stephen and team put into these!

  • @tlewisAK
    @tlewisAK Жыл бұрын

    All 3 are great cameras. For my $$ I’d go with the Nikon. It’s the best all around camera of the 3 with the cannon coming in a close 2nd. As you said earlier, you can’t go wrong with any of them.

  • @wilteduk007

    @wilteduk007

    Жыл бұрын

    The Z8 is a "jack of all trades", great for any type of photography and priced great.

  • @samanwayphotography8376

    @samanwayphotography8376

    Жыл бұрын

    & master of none

  • @olivertrees

    @olivertrees

    8 ай бұрын

    @@samanwayphotography8376 what makes it any less of a master than the others?

  • @cesarm8811
    @cesarm8811 Жыл бұрын

    As hobbyist photographer, I can't justify the cost of any of these cameras. So for me Canon and Sony currently have the best camera offering for us hobbyist photographer. Nikon is still behind when it comes to mid-range and APSC cameras.

  • @IliasKoureas

    @IliasKoureas

    Жыл бұрын

    Well as a hobyist it kinda sucks that canon has no third party lenses to support their mid tier camera (full frame and apsc). I'm hoping for a Nikon z80 or something because the z30 isn't future proof. Sony is the king at around 1-2k price point .

  • @andrewmason8691
    @andrewmason8691 Жыл бұрын

    So many considerations that we are blessed to have so many choices. I would add that the Z8 is already going to be getting Auto Capture in a future firmware. The Z9 has had 4 major firmware updates since the launch 18 months ago. We can expect the Z8 will be even better in 12 months time than it is today.

  • @astrounaut47
    @astrounaut47 Жыл бұрын

    I switched from z6 to an r5. Do i regret this after seeing the z8? Absolutely not. The canon system is incredible and now photography is clinical for me.

  • @goldfries

    @goldfries

    Жыл бұрын

    I went from Nikon Z to EOS R as well. No regret.

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina3 ай бұрын

    I lve your camera camera comparative reviews! Lots of info and very helpful! Thank you so much Jared!

  • @chaitanyaharshe8479
    @chaitanyaharshe8479 Жыл бұрын

    In my country nikon Z8 is cheaper than sony A7R5. I am down for Nikon Z8 all the way!!!!

  • @harsh90868

    @harsh90868

    26 күн бұрын

    since i can understand ur name, ill go ahead and assume we belong to the same country. So have u bought z8, and if so, for how much?

  • @Ben_Stewart
    @Ben_Stewart Жыл бұрын

    Z8. Packed full of features at competitive price with awesome glass.

  • @ethanvancamp2144
    @ethanvancamp2144 Жыл бұрын

    I've been a Sony fan-boii for the last 6 years or so. The A7RV was an incredible upgrade, in my opinion. I've been beyond happy with it the last month or so. I came from the A7RIV and A7IV before it, and the A7RII before that. The improvements Sony has made in the last few years are incredible.

  • @JC-dz5ur

    @JC-dz5ur

    5 ай бұрын

    but still NOT good enough compared to its competitors

  • @m4rcin847

    @m4rcin847

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@JC-dz5urIts better. Even best camera is trash when shots are not in focus. Sony + Canon >>>>>> rest. Market share shows it clearly.

  • @leerothman7570
    @leerothman7570 Жыл бұрын

    I know you have a bug up your heiny about Nikon. That said I've owned the R5 and A7RV in the last year. All I can say is the Z9 I'm currently working with is legions beyond those other 2. Not only does it beat their pants off in regards to properly set up focus methods (which so many seem to miss losing out on the ultimate performance of the Z8-Z9) but the overall image quality regarding artifact free detail and especially color! (and you KNOW this Fro from having used Nikon's before) rules. The EVF was perhaps the most surprising element I ran across. I was under the mistaken impression my former A7RV's EVF was the finest......not even close to the results off an Z8/Z9. The Sony has grain and moire which is annoying as heck let alone drops resolution on shooting. The dynamic range, ability to cope with very bright scenes on the Z9 is other worldly by comparing to those others. Build quality is also on another plane. So I'll leave it at that. And oh yeah, I'm a professional whose shot weddings, portraits, events and real estate over the last 25 years. So I"m no amateur hack saying all of this.

  • @sloppy-1-1
    @sloppy-1-1 Жыл бұрын

    Jared doing everything not to give a win to Nikon lol

  • @t1mothy.1

    @t1mothy.1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, that was so obvious 😂

  • @tr3v87

    @tr3v87

    Жыл бұрын

    It's better on paper but....... Can't bring himself to do it can he!

  • @rajeevpradhan5511

    @rajeevpradhan5511

    7 ай бұрын

    Looks like he is a Nikon hater

  • @MichaelAres
    @MichaelAres Жыл бұрын

    Love my Nikon Z8. The new autofocus helps me sooooo much better at events than my Z6ii did. Definitely worth it, especially with its video specs and stacked sensor.

  • @tucompaivan

    @tucompaivan

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the Z6ii, what difference can you say in the af ?

  • @froknowsphoto

    @froknowsphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    That it works?

  • @ThePinoyAggie

    @ThePinoyAggie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tucompaivan night and day. I have the Z6ii, Z7ii, and now the Z8. 3D tracking works very well. The hand-off technique between Wide AF and 3D works great for tracking fast moving subjects. Keeping the Z6ii and Z7ii for landscapes and Astro. My Z8 now is the all-rounder.

  • @tucompaivan

    @tucompaivan

    Жыл бұрын

    @George Robinson Thanks, I have the Sony A6400, and the af is great. Little better than Z6ii. From my point of view.

  • @DanceDeepDas

    @DanceDeepDas

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@tucompaivan A6400 is the world fastest focus camera ... however nikon z8 is the best in all segment ! It's the best camera currently .image quality of nikon processing is insane .. when you pixel peep you can find difference the detailed vs. R5 . Nikon problem is they don't feed you tubers and their advertising and marketing I not that strong like canon and sony.. last 50 years no 1 was nikon . And it took its throne with this z8 .

  • @ChaseMoreLight
    @ChaseMoreLight Жыл бұрын

    I've been shooting with the z9 since launch. Shot about 45 weddings with it. Just added the z8 as my second camera and couldn't be happier. Can't just breeze by the fact that both cameras have blackout free shooting. Nikon has truly built two incredible cameras. Sony build quality just didn't sit right compared to the Nikon builds. I'd rather have a heavier camera that can be put through the paces.

  • @Louie_Vision

    @Louie_Vision

    Жыл бұрын

    How useful has the blackout free shooting been for you during weddings?

  • @ChaseMoreLight

    @ChaseMoreLight

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Louie_Vision it’s been great! Just a better overall experience. So many of the reviews I see talk about these cameras for sports. I know so many wedding photographers using z9 and now z8 for weddings. The instant boot up on these cameras is a must in the wedding world. So many great things I could say. Coming from someone who has shot with all the flagship cameras.

  • @Louie_Vision

    @Louie_Vision

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChaseMoreLight That's what I've been seeing also. I'm a wedding photographer and waiting for my z8 to come in. The reason I really want this camera is for hybrid use. Mainly for photos but also to be able to make short reels for Instagram. Do you have a IG to check out your work?

  • @ChaseMoreLight

    @ChaseMoreLight

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Louie_Vision you’ll love it man! Excited for you to get it! @justinpalmerweddings

  • @Louie_Vision

    @Louie_Vision

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChaseMoreLight gave you a follow

  • @starbase218
    @starbase218 Жыл бұрын

    I'd say that the Z8 actually has the best mount, because besides the native options, any other lens can be adapted to it, and there's a pretty good E-mount adapter for it as well.

  • @bertnase9933

    @bertnase9933

    Жыл бұрын

    what Jarred didn't mention for some reasons...

  • @wilteduk007

    @wilteduk007

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, you get all the Nikon lenses, 3rd party lenses and then other camera manufactures lenses. Nikon for the win there lol.

  • @starbase218

    @starbase218

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bertnase9933 Well, adapted lenses probably don’t have the best AF performance. Having said that, what I’ve seen from the E-mount adapter is that it’s still pretty good.

  • @bernardlanguillier7970

    @bernardlanguillier7970

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the megadap is magical amazing AF performance with Sony FE lenses

  • @starbase218

    @starbase218

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bernardlanguillier7970 Magadap? Sorry but I’d hate to mount Donald Trump to my camera.

  • @MuphovieArts
    @MuphovieArts Жыл бұрын

    Z8 without doubt!!!

  • @GallicGarlic

    @GallicGarlic

    10 ай бұрын

    If you say so 😅

  • @GallicGarlic

    @GallicGarlic

    10 ай бұрын

    R5 Mk II for me ❤

  • @lordandythegreat

    @lordandythegreat

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GallicGarlicnot even out

  • @ry9nbloom

    @ry9nbloom

    Ай бұрын

    @@lordandythegreatLOL

  • @michaelgomez4314
    @michaelgomez431411 ай бұрын

    Forget Jared's bias, but Z8 blows canon and sony out of the water in terms of specs, quality, and price. So obvious the bias on the video capabilities of Z8, which none of canon and sony could muster because of their cinelines to protect hence the vaunted cripple hammer in sony and especially canon, lol. Like the Z9, the Z8 is loaded with high-end video features for capturing high-resolution content with impressive dynamic range. 12-bit internal recording is possible using Nikon’s N-RAW format as well as 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ, eliminating the need for external accessories. Nikon haters gonna be hate but Nikon is killing it.

  • @ghas4151

    @ghas4151

    11 ай бұрын

    If the Z8 had Canon on the front Jared would be waxing lyrical about how much greater a camera it is over the other two technological dinosaurs. No doubt.

  • @m4rcin847

    @m4rcin847

    2 ай бұрын

    Just Like your comment is biased towards Nikon.

  • @wilteduk007
    @wilteduk007 Жыл бұрын

    The Nikon Z-mount allows the adaption of even Sony e-mount lenses on to their Z cameras. My friend uses a Sony 200-600mm on his Z9.

  • @harshavardhan7

    @harshavardhan7

    11 ай бұрын

    6 days later Nikon releases 180-600

  • @fabiosteller
    @fabiosteller Жыл бұрын

    Z8 because of the great Z lens lineup. All those 3 bodies are “the same” so the difference comes with the lens available for the new mounts.

  • @brandonklemets2958
    @brandonklemets2958 Жыл бұрын

    You can run the Z8 off the USB-C PD port. I had the camera on for 12 hours straight shooting a short film with a small 10,000mAh power bank. Didnt have to change the battery and the battery indicator was reading full charge all day. You're right about the Z8 files vs R5. Not sure if Canon actually applies a small amount of sharpening but the Z8 files CAN be as clean as the Canon's. It takes 1 minute in Resolve to do so, but it doesnt change the fact that right out of camera the Canon's are a tad better.

  • @YerMumIsKewl

    @YerMumIsKewl

    10 ай бұрын

    Aren’t you nervous about shooting 12 hours of video without a backup card?

  • @brandonklemets2958

    @brandonklemets2958

    10 ай бұрын

    @@YerMumIsKewl Arri and Red only have one card slot too. what exactly is the argument?

  • @ThreeCeeProductions
    @ThreeCeeProductions Жыл бұрын

    All are great! If you don’t get good images it’s you. For me, I have too much Canon glass to switch. I love the ergonomics of the R5. The programmable buttons and Custom modes allows you to program the camera to your liking for different shooting conditions. Birding or Events. The quality of the images and color are great!

  • @rickfarber4243
    @rickfarber4243 Жыл бұрын

    Good comparison video. Thanks.

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs11 ай бұрын

    Coming from the Fuji X-H2, I just bought the Z8 and pre-ordered the 180-600mm yesterday. Canon has the excellent R5, but no affordable 600mm option, Sony has the excellent 200-600mm, but no camera with both a high burst rate and high resolution at this price-point. Out of nowhere, within a couple of weeks, Nikon has both and just became the most attractive system of the three, for my personal needs.

  • @goldfries
    @goldfries Жыл бұрын

    In the end it depends on which glass you're getting for what you intend to do. I'm most amazed how the Canon EOS R5 from 2020 is still being compared to models from 2022 - 2023. Anyway, all good stuff. R5 for me, for that flip LCD screen and whatever it has to offer.

  • @WILDALASKA
    @WILDALASKA Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. The Nikon Z8 will shoot in video 8K 60p. Noticed your video stated 8k 30p max.

  • @stepheneckert4006

    @stepheneckert4006

    Жыл бұрын

    We stated that its shoot 8k 30p max in normal video than put 8k 60p but only in RAW video

  • @WILDALASKA

    @WILDALASKA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stepheneckert4006 Gotcha. Now if FCPX would get the N-RAW support id be really happy ;)

  • @stepheneckert4006

    @stepheneckert4006

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WILDALASKA and Premiere!

  • @Irwined
    @Irwined Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Jared! I'd love to see updated R5 settings with wisdom and now that it has been updated.

  • @barryhallsted
    @barryhallsted9 ай бұрын

    Great detailed review! Have you done something similar for more affordable camera models?

  • @jasoncario7063
    @jasoncario7063 Жыл бұрын

    The Nikon Z8 has an amazing spec spreadsheet and if it goes the way of it's big sibling, will be future proof due to several firmware updates in the pipeline. Not to mention superb Z glass!!!

  • @bernardlanguillier7970

    @bernardlanguillier7970

    Жыл бұрын

    The spec sheet is the least of its qualities though, it's such a pleasant camera to use

  • @robbycastillo7862
    @robbycastillo786211 ай бұрын

    Very happy with my A7RV and A1 combo :) and the amount of lens availability and options for the FE mount!

  • @RichardLarssen

    @RichardLarssen

    4 ай бұрын

    That's a great combo.

  • @Azul-ls3ck
    @Azul-ls3ck Жыл бұрын

    I went for the Nikon z8 and I’m happy with it 👍

  • @lilnape2604
    @lilnape2604 Жыл бұрын

    Z8 is the clear winner in this one.

  • @OracleTestlab
    @OracleTestlab Жыл бұрын

    Ordered Z8, should come in a few days.

  • @stjepanjina
    @stjepanjina Жыл бұрын

    Obviously the Z8 destroyed all the others, very simply, the numbers and specifications say it all!

  • @marcusbeasley3212
    @marcusbeasley3212 Жыл бұрын

    I do a good amount of video work with the Z9. The 4K off that camera is excellent. You can basically do work with any of these cameras. I had the A7RIV and honestly hated that so I can't see myself getting an RV since I got rid of my Sony ecosystem any way. I kind of think the Z8's the best bang for buck camera, but that's just me personally.

  • @amermeleitor

    @amermeleitor

    Жыл бұрын

    I had Sony too and never enjoyed to use them. I tried Nikon and I felt in home, so I stayed with Nikon. I haven't tried new Canon cameras but I have good memories about Canon DSLRs.

  • @marcusbeasley3212

    @marcusbeasley3212

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amermeleitor I also really do not care about the digital hotshoe Jared talks about all that much. He's not really a flash/strobe person. Once you have a plastic footed trigger break in that hotshoe and halt a shoot while an assistant goes out and buys another one you'll never want to deal with it again.

  • @user-dj8jb1xt4e
    @user-dj8jb1xt4e29 күн бұрын

    Which 1 of three would you recommend for landscape pics of say large mountains like Mt Rainer or Mt St Helens??? Thanks

  • @alexverbeke2228
    @alexverbeke2228 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jared, you forgot to mention the EVF magnifications, 0.9x for A7R V, 0.8x for Z8 and 0.76x for R5.

  • @epicimages5583
    @epicimages5583 Жыл бұрын

    i have a z8 and one thing that i don't like is the lack of shutter. there's something about taking a hand held shot at say 1/2 sec with a mechanical shutter of say a z6/7 that you can feel when the shot its done. on the z8 it just makes a noise from the speaker, so its a bit hard to shoot with instinct. Might be something that doesn't make sense unless you experience it. other than that the z8 beats the others hands down. i found it interesting some of the winning points were overlooked in this review

  • @MrCoolAttitude
    @MrCoolAttitude Жыл бұрын

    I still use my old D700 for photography yet I always watch these videos. I would choose the Z8 in a heartbeat if money wasn't an issue.

  • @allenparsens5279

    @allenparsens5279

    11 ай бұрын

    Same here.

  • @joe2guns
    @joe2guns6 ай бұрын

    Would I be better with kit lenses and the r5 or one mayne 2 good l lenses with the r8 body instead?

  • @senthilkumar3214
    @senthilkumar321411 ай бұрын

    I have canon6d mark2 camera which is 4yr old now I want to upgrade many suggest Sony a7R5 is good as I already have canon lens I prefer to go R5. I do fashion photography and rare video. Can anybody suggest me which two camera is good for my profile.

  • @tomhalbouty3653
    @tomhalbouty36538 ай бұрын

    Excellent comparison. My take away is that if are already in the Canon, Sony or Nikon system, the differences between the systems are fairly immaterial. Switching systems is costly, if you have a large lens investment. In my view, new models from each manufacturer tend to jump ahead of their competitor's older models. Exercising patience tends to even things out.

  • @amermeleitor
    @amermeleitor Жыл бұрын

    I would love a comparison with the Fuji APSC flagships about image quality. I don't know how far is the image quality between XH2 / XH2S and Z8 / R5

  • @billybob7502
    @billybob7502 Жыл бұрын

    would you consider Lumix s5ii or s5iix to be comparable to these?

  • @rod7434
    @rod7434 Жыл бұрын

    Jared, what is stopping one of these companies from having an iPhone type of capability software, sort of an integration between the iPhone and the interchangeable lens, full frame sensor, mirrorless?

  • @BokushingusKendoTV
    @BokushingusKendoTV Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love my Z9! I may trade in my Z7ii for a Z8; however, it’s unnecessary. So I’ll probably get a Z Nikkor 50 mm f1.2 S

  • @Chris-13

    @Chris-13

    Жыл бұрын

    I am in exactly the same situation and thinking of doing exactly that😂

  • @BokushingusKendoTV

    @BokushingusKendoTV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chris-13 let’s do it ,bro! That 50mm on sale now. Best Buy deliver in 2 days.

  • @Chris-13

    @Chris-13

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BokushingusKendoTV I am in the UK and it’s still at £2200😫

  • @lesliewachter1275

    @lesliewachter1275

    Жыл бұрын

    You must be even more excited with the new Z9 firmware update announced today!

  • @BokushingusKendoTV

    @BokushingusKendoTV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lesliewachter1275 just finished installing it. The af is almost instantaneous & sticks like crazy. No that I had my problems with 3.10. Have client shoots the whole weekend… excited!

  • @andypandy3736
    @andypandy3736 Жыл бұрын

    spot on about the evf ive got all 3 and agree with you

  • @MartinV.
    @MartinV. Жыл бұрын

    Great Video!!

  • @sertacoral3461
    @sertacoral3461 Жыл бұрын

    I am buying my Z8 tomorrow!

  • @raysanders332
    @raysanders332 Жыл бұрын

    Z8 best ever

  • @waywardone4
    @waywardone43 ай бұрын

    Your reaction to the electronic shutter of 4 fps (4:06) had me literally LOL!!!

  • @fuzzytalz
    @fuzzytalz Жыл бұрын

    Nikon all the way at this point. I now own the Z 9. Used to have an R5 and A7RIII. I just prefer the controls of the Nikon bodies as well as Nikkor lenses. Also love that the Z 9 (and Z 8) are designed to be shutterless and, thus, are essentially devoid of the compromises typically associated with electronic shutters. The AF? None are perfect and I like that Nikon’s system is easy to assert manual control over, when desired or needed.

  • @wilteduk007

    @wilteduk007

    Жыл бұрын

    Nikon seem to be the only one releasing constantly great firmware updates, making them even better.

  • @idahofallsmagazine3691

    @idahofallsmagazine3691

    11 ай бұрын

    You must be rich. Insanely expensive to jump ecosystems. I am Canon all the way, mostly because I can't afford the switch (and I'm allergic to Nikon for ridiculous psycho-social reasons).

  • @ScreaminpirateEDC

    @ScreaminpirateEDC

    11 ай бұрын

    I have an EOS R and honestly it's giving me headaches. I've been seriously thinking of switching.

  • @joe2guns

    @joe2guns

    6 ай бұрын

    What about all the people who are cannon nut huggers talking about the colors are better? And what about the auto focus being better on cannon eith 983 focus points? Did you notice anything when u went back to nikon im currently on nikon and wanna upgrade to z8 but so much hate lol

  • @fuzzytalz

    @fuzzytalz

    6 ай бұрын

    @@joe2guns The colors ARE DIFFERENT! Whether or not they are better is a matter of taste. As for AF, at the end of the day, I want the most predictable combination of automation and manual control. For me, that comes from Nikon.

  • @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083
    @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 Жыл бұрын

    The one with the mount that matches your current lens collection.

  • @CanandianPeriod
    @CanandianPeriod Жыл бұрын

    Nikon Z8 has all the features I want and #1, I like a larger body camera, they just feel right in my big mitts !!

  • @dalekeith4961
    @dalekeith4961 Жыл бұрын

    Nikon Z8, terrific body and lens combinations, waiting for an ultra zoom and a s line tilt-shift, AF meets all my needs.

  • @KurtisPape
    @KurtisPape Жыл бұрын

    How did the electronic shutter go from 8fps on the older A7R IV to 4fps on the A7R V 😅

  • @triciawartenberg6350
    @triciawartenberg63506 ай бұрын

    I watched this helpful video a couple of times. May I suggest that the very first thing one should consider when buying into a system (which is exactly what we are doing) is to ask: 1.) Do I have the lenses I need already? 2.) Which company makes the best and most available lenses I need for what I want to do. The cameras have gotten so good now, that it's the lenses that one plans to use that mostly determine the camera system to use. That's my thinking, at least.

  • @matthewhigbee9744
    @matthewhigbee9744 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a R5 when they first came out and have enjoyed it since. Glass was harder to come by at that point but through the years I have amassed a decent amount of RF lenses and some adapted EF glass that just look amazing. Now vested in a lens mount my choice is simple and in fact I double down with an R7 that my 100-500 lives on making one very nice wildlife lens without the softening of teleconverters. I guess it comes down to glass as camera bodies come and go, glass tends to stay in your kit. I do remember a time when the Fro was very much a Sony fan boy and has moved over time towards Canon with time and long ago he was all Nikon. If I had to start over I am not sure what I would go for, all three make some very nice systems and can produce beautiful images. Something to consider is the health of the company. For Sony the camera division is a very small element and almost a curiosity and it could be dropped with very little thought form Sony. Nikon is late to some of the major technological shifts in industry putting them very much behind. Canon is an imaging company and as such is all in. I think I made the right decision and very much enjoy the experience that the R5 gives.

  • @abhishekshah11

    @abhishekshah11

    11 ай бұрын

    I disagree with Nikon being behind in tech. Surely I think the R6 mk ii could beat out the z9/Z8 due to dual pixel AF technology and AI focus, but nikon lately has produced stunning lenses for z mount and Z8 is a very ergonomic body with a stacked sensor which is very important for sports photography. Comparing telephoto lenses, Nikon's latest 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 is a far superior affordable super telephoto than RF 100-500 or even the Sony 200-600 both in terms of aperture and range. This has to be winning for Nikon

  • @Jonas-zn7dm
    @Jonas-zn7dm11 ай бұрын

    You didn't say the Nikons finder is blackout free. In my opinion this is an big advantage about the other finders even though they have more pixels.

  • @marqman05
    @marqman05 Жыл бұрын

    I was surprised with the sensor check other than that nice comparison. I am sure when the R5II comes out or is announce it would up the game. I bought the z8 and enjoy some of the features bust still getting use to the changes.

  • @kevc.2958

    @kevc.2958

    Жыл бұрын

    can't imagine what sensor r5ii is using

  • @stefano_campani
    @stefano_campani Жыл бұрын

    Nikon stacked vs non stacked is the key

  • @rolandeyezz
    @rolandeyezz Жыл бұрын

    At work, I use the Sony. Personally, I use the Canon. Got the Nikon a week ago to play with & by far, the Nikon is king

  • @ChasingPhotography
    @ChasingPhotography Жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t Sony make Nikons sensor??

  • @jerrymohme5453

    @jerrymohme5453

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes and no. Yes Sony's semiconductor devision fabricates the Nikon designed sensor, using equipment built by Nikon if not mistake. And semiconductor devision is a totally separate entity from Sony cameras.

  • @ShaunYCheng
    @ShaunYCheng5 ай бұрын

    Does the R5 not have IBIS? it's missing from the comparison.

  • @CristoforoBonissone
    @CristoforoBonissone7 ай бұрын

    Hello. But is the story of Moiré in the EVF of the Sony A7RV is true? Is it just a bad talk? If EVF Moirè it's true, could it be resolved/fix ?

  • @NTGuides
    @NTGuides Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jared, i get that when this video is being published, no lenses for RF are available. However, there is a couple (if my memory serves me correctly), so despite the fact that it has barely any third party support, maybe bring that up in the future in these comparisons :)

  • @deanjelcic9299
    @deanjelcic92994 ай бұрын

    I shoot Nikon Z8 for wildlife and it does a great job... No camera is perfect, and has its twirks buuut all of those cameras are freaking amazing. Nikon, Sony or Canon. They all make fantastic products no matter what you shoot. Personally I like how Nikon Z8 looks and feels, Its big and heavy that suits me, and has best colours straight out wich is very important for me. Otherwise the specs for all of those cameras, 20,30 fps, 45 mp+ Amazing, just amazing. Cheers and happy shooting :D

  • @chrislognshot
    @chrislognshot Жыл бұрын

    new firmware for Z9 and auto capture and takes 6mins for camera to update and will be out for Z8 too. its game changer. since you can leave z9 on tripod set it up and forget and when subject comes in to frame it take photo or video of subject. and new video for low lighting with low 2 setting

  • @SnIpErX07
    @SnIpErX07 Жыл бұрын

    I started mirrorless with Micro 4/3. Olympus EM5II. I still stuck with Sony System is because of lens choices. Yes people might argue that with such a body like A7RV, GM is the way to go as other brands with their first party lenses. The thing is Sony embrace adapted lenses for MF lenses. Canon/Nikon too with Sigma MC-11. Not perfect but it does work, kinda. Voitlanger, Zeiss, Viltrox, Samyang, Sigma, Tamron, TTArtisan and the list goes on. Just with so much more choices imo and availability of those glass in my region made me stay on. Recently snagged up a set of new Loxia at such a bargain too. Such lenses are not currently avaliable with full support like metering, etc. Magnified Zoom, etc. Sony makes MF fun imo. Though I don't really like Sony colour tbh, lots of post work is needed but the recent A7RV renders the colours beautifully imo. Still prefer Lumix though hahaha. I can't wait where L mount grows too with a S1RII.

  • @raytaylor4199
    @raytaylor4199 Жыл бұрын

    Build a solid lens collection, cameras are mostly gonna be the same, all have slight differences depending on what you want to shoot, I’ve seen photographers with 5dmk1 shoot better than loads of photographers with the latest & greatest.

  • @questioneverything680
    @questioneverything680 Жыл бұрын

    Something that you briefly mentioned earlier but I think probably should’ve been harped on more during the video section is that Nikon can’t do redundant recording. CF Type B cards are very reliable but any pro looking at this camera should fully understand the risk they’re taking

  • @WaechterDerNacht
    @WaechterDerNacht Жыл бұрын

    For me the case is clear: Nikon Z8 Back when i bought my current camera, i took the Z7 in my hands and then the D850. The D850 just fits the hands really good, which i feel is a big plus for long days out shooting wildlife. So just because of size that is a plus point for the Z8 in my book. Then the flicker free viewfinder and no mechanical shutter. If you can read out the sensors that fast, why should i carry a mechanical shutter? Then i prefer to have better ergonomics. The D850 is also basically instantly ready to take pictures. And i had it happen multiple times that i thought i'm gonna walk here or there early in the morning and left the camera shut off to save battery but then see e.g. a roe deer or a fox somewhere i didn't expect it. So I only got the shot because the camera was ready instantly. And then, in the situation now as one might have expected: i have Nikon lenses now. If I change the system I need to change the lenses aswell.

  • @sahilkhullar006

    @sahilkhullar006

    11 ай бұрын

    Precisely, i wouldn't want to change to canon or sony as i am a nikon guy. But on the other hand, if one has to switch (considering they have good no. of glass) it is really a tough decision!

  • @davidligon6088
    @davidligon6088 Жыл бұрын

    As one who shoots a fair amount in very dark light, including stars at night, Sony has a feature the others do not, called “Bright Display.” It accumulates light from the sensor to “see in the dark” and allows framing night scenes like the Milky Way and Manually focusing on stars in pitch darkness. That, and gorgeous 60 megapixel landscapes are the main reason I went with the Sony A7RV. That said, I’ve been shooting Sony for 15 years so the real choice for me was the A7RV or the A1.

  • @Photomeike

    @Photomeike

    Жыл бұрын

    It's called "Starlight view" in the Nikon and it does the same thing.

  • @bartjes2509
    @bartjes2509 Жыл бұрын

    Nice comparison. I shot Canon DSLR for the past 5 years and Canons statement to hold back 3rd party glass was a deal-breaker for me. Sony has been very pro-active and got the best sensors for a long time although others are catching up. Canon R(F) is still new and pricey while Sony E-mount (lenses) are available for some time now, 2nd hand available for reduced prices. I recently was able to buy a Sony A7R4 which also has the 61 megapixel sensor the successor has. I don't do video or action much so this is a perfect choice for me, paired with a Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 resulting in pin-sharp 61 megapixel photo's I hope to get the 16mm f/1.8 Viltrox this week to complement that.

  • @dddjjjsss1
    @dddjjjsss18 ай бұрын

    It's great that they are all fantastic cameras. If you're going to buy a camera in this price range you probably already have a lot of glass, so that's the one you go with. I just got the Nikon Z8 and it is unbelievable how great it is.

  • @v_stands_for_value124
    @v_stands_for_value124 Жыл бұрын

    The Nikon is the clear winner, R5 has 20fps but bends anything faster than a walking person, The Sony has the same burst of my 1988 Nikon F4 so I won't do a thing with it

  • @harryvuemedia5106
    @harryvuemedia5106 Жыл бұрын

    A7RV for me since I'm a Sony user. Love the huge 61 megapixel sensor and the videos having 10-bit colors now.

  • @highdynamicphotographyfilm2235
    @highdynamicphotographyfilm2235 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down - Nikon Z8 wins, in my opinion. It's very advance. So many features are not even mentioned in the video about Z8

  • @brianglock3099
    @brianglock3099 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone will find what’s best for them. They all work. Why did I buy a Z8…because I have a Z9. Why did I buy a Z9…because I have a D850….😊

  • @DanceDeepDas

    @DanceDeepDas

    Жыл бұрын

  • @niconic6660
    @niconic666026 күн бұрын

    hm .. which lense on the sony @15:01 ?

  • @xophaser
    @xophaser Жыл бұрын

    Pretty easy picking for me, since I have over 10 nikon lenses. but the z8 is the same size as the d750, not d850.

  • @catalin-ap
    @catalin-ap Жыл бұрын

    This is an easy one: - want a tank or the cheapest stacked sensor FF with the best handling, and the most responsive camera? the Nikon Z8 - want the most well-rounded in photo+video specs? the Canon R5 - want the best subject detection algoritms (which doesn't always mean 100% shots in focus), the best auto white balance, the most versatile screen, and find it at a good price? the Sony a7R V

  • @stepheneckert4006

    @stepheneckert4006

    Жыл бұрын

    BOOM! Nailed it

  • @holgerkrieg8213
    @holgerkrieg8213 Жыл бұрын

    I own the Sony a7r V and I’m very happy with it. I even prefer it over my Sony a1 when it comes to image quality.

  • @mcandelacom
    @mcandelacom Жыл бұрын

    I wish the Z8 was a bit smaller... I don't feel comfortable when I tried

  • @Kayakphotography

    @Kayakphotography

    Жыл бұрын

    I was the opposite. I felt it was too small. I put a smallrig cage on it to add some size, now it’s perfect.

  • @Joseph-iu6ip

    @Joseph-iu6ip

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it’s size just right.

  • @mdhazeldine
    @mdhazeldine Жыл бұрын

    The Z8 would be my favourite but for 2 things: 1) Lack of redundant video recording. 2) The sheer size of it with a battery grip attached. Used R5s are significantly cheaper and overcome those 2 issues, but the LCD screen design puts me off....so hard to choose!

  • @adnmultimedia
    @adnmultimedia Жыл бұрын

    Used R5 for less than 3k with a battery grip for the win all day everyday! I know so because I just did so, it's more than enough camera for any one man these days. No more overheating, and the RF glass is just killing it! I can do 4k and 1080p up to 120fps. I can do multi codecs plus raw and dual card recording with video.

  • @NoxonPhotography
    @NoxonPhotography Жыл бұрын

    Nikon glass so i would have to say Z8, but the real question i have is the Z7II and the Z8. Obviously sports will be better with the Z8, but is the ISO control as good as the Z7II ? ive heard its not as good but not sure.

  • @kevc.2958

    @kevc.2958

    Жыл бұрын

    I mainly shoot kid football and my family, u think canon has much better eye tracking?

  • @livejames9374

    @livejames9374

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamFyfe I’d never go back to a D5 from Z9, except for maybe some extreme low light on camera flash photography.

  • @livejames9374

    @livejames9374

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamFyfe you lost me at slow and unreliable lol (yes I have used and have access to R3 for work, but prefer Sony A1 and Z9) but do you. Looks like your Z7 served you well from your recent and past IG posts.

  • @champagnesumo
    @champagnesumo Жыл бұрын

    I have the Z8 and Z9 because I'm not too good with money

  • @nickwilliams7867
    @nickwilliams78676 ай бұрын

    I find it interesting how people complain that the Z8 is too big and the Sony's are nice and small. Yet so many Sony shooters like myself, add grip extenders to their bodies. To make them bigger and better to handle. The grip extender on my A7IV from small rig is around 90 g, making the weight and size of the camera much closer to the Z8.

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 Жыл бұрын

    To directly related to it but nikon released a new firmware version for the z9 which should make it to the z8 soon. When talking about batteries instead of listing the name how about the mAn or Wh.

  • @Semprargentum
    @Semprargentum9 ай бұрын

    You made 32 min video and didnt make a image comparation and you missed specs in viewfinder section (blackout visor).

  • @MrSuthanS
    @MrSuthanS11 ай бұрын

    Would you be doing a comparison between Canon R3 and Nikon Z8?