Very nice video indeed. I am in a similar position, I was a Nikon user for a long time, both film and digital, with an F401, F801, D90 and D7100. Then I found Fuji and now own an X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-T5 and X-H2. I have also pre-ordered an X100VI. Then a few months ago I saw the Nikon Zf announced and pre-ordered two of them. Since the Zf arrived it has become my Go-to camera and I love it. It is so nice to hold and use, and produces such great images that I really have re-discovered my love of photography, especially here in London where I do a lot of street stuff. The main thing for me is that it is so easy to use that I can now concentrate 100% on the shot and not on the settings. I am not going to get rid of any of my Fuji gear but for the moment it is all taking a back seat.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Absolutely! I love Fuji cameras... but the Zf just allows me to create so effortlessly! Thanks for the comment!

@johnbanks9392

5 күн бұрын

I suggest you sell your Fuji stuff now before it becomes worthless.

The Z8 got me. I hated saying goodbye to Fuji but the AF pushed me away. I was heavily invested too. My Z8 is phenomenal at shooting sports, and I have a Zf on the way to replace my Zfc for street stuff. Subject detection in manual focus is brilliant and I just needed the FF capability. Can’t wait to bring it up to Iowa in November!

@bespokecustomstudio1565

5 күн бұрын

I think you need a middle child in your life. That’s the Nikon z6iii. 😂

@JETFoto806

5 күн бұрын

@@bespokecustomstudio1565 that may happen lol.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Awesome man! I didn't even go over subject detection in manual focus! I kind of forgot about that (bad youtuber) - but it's AWESOME. I didn't know how helpful it would be until I used it, and I smiled really big!

Forget any spec any performance figures, when Nikon’s colour science gets you, there’s no going back.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

So why isn't this more of a "thing" for Nikon? I was sharing some photos with a friend and he pointed to several and said "WOW, those colors." And we kept going through more and he just kept picking the Nikon colors as being amazing!

@HoLeeChit11

2 күн бұрын

@@JerredZyep, don’t know why but Sony supply the sensors to Nikon and yet, Sony,s colours are probably the worst (in my opinion) out of all the brands. Nikon obviously do a bit of jiggery pokery with their algorithms to produce these beautiful colours, but I must say I also like Fuji’s, Canon’s and Panasonic’s colours as well.

You can assign any black-and-white profile to the B&W switch. also, nikon is bringing recipes to the system, which will come in an update. If I understand correctly, you will input the recipes via an app on your phone and then transfer it to the camera.

I picked up the Zf last fall, admittedly it was a FOMO purchase during holiday promos. Figured I'd unbox it, admire it for a day, and return it in favor of the Z6III, as a secondary body to my Z8. Fast-forward 8 months later, the Zf rarely leaves my side. It's an ideal companion to the Z8, because they're both so different (I do iunderstand why some people see this is a negative though - muscle memory etc). Hard to explain but the tactile experience of the Zf's dials, the simplicity of minimal buttons, how everything feels and sounds - it's just FUN and relaxing to use. In addition to amazing colors and lower light / lower noise results of the 24mp full frame sensor. Wish list items - I'd love to see Exposure Delay and Cycle AF modes come to the Zf. And this one might be reaching, but a retro-style vertical / battery grip (perhaps inspired by F3's motor drive) would be a welcome addition!

I have been shooting Nikon since the film days. Tried fuji 3 yrs ago then sold it just didn’t work for me. Have a zf and z9 all I will ever need I hope. Thanx for the review.

Traded my XH2 for the Z8 for lens selection mostly. That 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is butter baby. That Viltrox 16mm 1.8 lens and the Tamron 28-75 F2.8 G2 lens are awesome, too. I originally wanted the XH2S and settled for the XH2. With the Nikon Z8, I have both in 1 camera with better lenses and low light performance. You are one of my favorite youtube reviewers, and I am glad you are with me on the Nikon journey. I'm looking at the 180 600mm to shoot wildlife. Fuji color science and cameras are great, but my Z8 is superior in most every way. Once you get use to how to setup the autofocus, it's seamless. You can assign your shooting styles to banks that have them stored as presets, which you can assign to function buttons for on the fly settings changes to wildlife, people, landscapes, or birds. Fuji is sharp but the Z8 is sharper, and when I shoot the same picture with the Z8, when I zoom in on the picture to crop a scene, it's sharper still than Fuji. I'm not taking anything away from Fuji, but the Z8 is an XH2 and XH2S in 1 without the open Gate, sadly.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

This is a great perspective! First, thanks for your comment - I'm truly thankful you like what I do! And honestly the Z8 is a wild machine. It can do so much effortlessly... once I got it I saw a marked and total improvement in what I was using my X-system for. It was like night and day!!! And yes, the 180-600 is AMAZING for wildlife! Combining it with the Z8/9 is amazing - I feel like I'm cheating for only $1700 and getting stuff I could never get previously with Fuji. At least more consistently! (also, if you look into the 180-600, I think it performs better than many other lenses with the 1.4TC - barely slows down autofocus and the image quality hit is very minor! Let's rock this thing together man!

@technodronesogxl9783

5 күн бұрын

@JerredZ I always came back for all of your reviews. Now, I feel that I can learn a bit more since I consider myself an amateur. That 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is a beast. It's fast and sharp to boot. When I shoot, it doesn't reach like my Tamron 150-500 fujifilm X mount lens, but when I crop in, it's sharper. I need the 180 600mm because although that 150-500 was awesome for wildlife and landscapes, I always felt that I needed a little more reach. Thanks for your resolve with what you are doing. Sub for life!

Honestly Nikon's Rich Tone Portrait profile looks closer to film than most of what Fuji has. Fuji's film sims seem to be gunning for the lomo crowd. This is from someone who shoots mostly with a Nikon F6 and Fuji X100V.

Nikon has really nice colours, they just used to have so much noise it was hard to justify using them.

Fantastic photos and great review ✌🏼

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Thanks my man!

Love the images. Always jealous of the subjects you have by you, especially the old cars and buildings. This is a camera that has popped up on my radar, the Z6III too.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Thanks my man! Always appreciate you, you know that! And yeah, Nikon is on a little bit of a comeback lately, eh?

A very excited volunteer. Good look into the ZF. I particularly like the ability to just use the PC software to make profiles then export. I'm big on Fuji film sims but I'd consider giving it up to just custom tailor something I can export to the camera for consistent results

@JerredZ

6 күн бұрын

LOL! I'll tell him you appreciated his effort!

Seriously awesome photos, Jarred. I'm about to go on a trip later this month and I am STRONGLY considering renting a Nikon Xf....the more and more I begin to think about it, the more I'm considering just buying it as a retro lens camera. How absolutely wild that you made this video that directly correlates to my frustrations with Fujifilm. What keeps bringing me back down to reality is the weight of the Xf and the compact, quality lenses I have for the Fujifilm. Maybe I'll try to find a used one so I can easily flip it without losing money.

@dennisjones5579

5 күн бұрын

Great video and excellent photos! Just bought the Zf yesterday to upgrade from Nikon D500. Have always shot with Nikon and excited to use the Zf. As an aside, I have the x100v, which I like, but don't love as much as Nikon.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

I get it! The Zf is fantastic in this ability, as you know. The Zf is NOT a perfect solution... but it's the right one for me right now!!! Trust me... I miss Fujifilm in some respects. I mean... the lenses are awesome, and they are relatively affordable compared to Nikon and the other big camera makers... smaller on whole and lighter in general. There are advantages and disadvantages to everything in photography, which is why it's such a wonderful but agonizing art form!

Nice video. I look forward to a vid about all your new nikon gear.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Thanks man, and we'll see!

The ZF is such a fun camera!

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

It totally is. BTW - great channel, Andrei. Love your work.

They just released 35 f1.4 with a ring on a lens. My issue as Fuji user on Zf is number of buttons and number of operations you have to do in order to swirch settings. Yes there are dials there but often they make you crazy since camera PASM dial does not belong on this body ( read as if PASM is not in M mode your top dials not doing anything). Wonder which people decided to put dedicated iso dial but you have to go into the menu to disable auto iso ?Btw Nikon colors do have magenta shift and then everywhere in green and blue also. Color is nothing to write home about it .

I really didn't like my used Z6 much so I've gone back to my Nikon DSLRs for now. The Zf seems like it will be way better, but it will be another year or two until there are used copies that I can afford. The Z6III and Z8 appeal too, but they are going to be more expensive and the Zf will be enough for me. I shot with an FE & FE2 back in the film days so the design is no problem for me.

Excited volunteer 😂😂😂😂. Dude, really great comparison. Sweet setup with that 50!

@DanFarrar

6 күн бұрын

Oh man, stick around to the end for dessert. Nice work Z!

@JerredZ

6 күн бұрын

Thanks as always, Dan. That 50 is so beautiful... I'm sometimes stunned by the photos that come from it!

@DanFarrar

6 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ oh, and I’m glad you kept the GFX!

Nikon has a 35 focal length one like the 40 f2 in the grapevine. I haven’t played with one my self but would be eager to see

Great review Jerred, I have a sonay a7rv and want a fun daily shoot and street cam. I am seriously thinking on this one.

Regarding picture controls, starting with Z6III and soon coming to Zf is new Flexible Color Picture Control where you have proper color mixer and grading wheels. It’s already available to play with in NX studio but you can’t transfer it yet to Zf. It’s much more powerful than fuji sims and recipes

Great video, would love to see you showcase different vintage lenses

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Thanks my man. I might do that! It's funny, but I haven't even considered that. The vintage lens stuff would be fun to do videos about!

I don't need another fucking camera, Jerred. Haha, this is great though. You're killing it - the difference between I think someone like myself and you is that you can grab any camera and make stuff look awesome. Your abandoned and "country-ish" landscapes are just so good. The shot at 1:01 is incredible

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Oh man. Thanks for making my day Dylan! And seriously - I know the feeling. I don't need anymore fucking cameras either! LOL! I also don't want to be just another guy promoting GAS on KZread. it's one of the reasons I haven't been posting much lately - I've been thoughtful about things. My needs have changed completely since I started doing photography full time, and my view of what I need out of a camera is different. Maybe THAT should be a video too! THANK YOU!!!!

Keep in mind that Nikon has been working with Auto focus tech since the mid-1980s before the digital age. It is why back then almost every photojournalist and pro sports journalist were using Nikon F film bodies, it was the best at the time. So there is history with Nikon AF, is it the best Now?! well Sony took the crown in the digital age but arguably Nikon has caught back up with their latest bodies. I've shot Fuji since 2013, after six bodies and I have to agree that Fuji is always a couple steps behind everyone. The implementation is there but the hit rate is not as good as it should be.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Totaly agree - and Fuji is SO SO SO close... it's why I keep waiting for a new firmware update. "The next one is it, right?" and so far it just hasn't happened for me! BUT - again, fantastic results are still possible, right? You really need to know how to use your camera's autofocus, and probably overshoot a bit in certain situations... just to make sure? I bet you get amazing results with your Fuji's - I see many pros out there getting fantastic stuff too! It all goes back to getting the results you need, right? And if you're doing that with ANY camera, that's awesome!

@artsilva

Күн бұрын

@@JerredZ The other issue is that the AF FW updates always seems incremental and still behind the competition. It's always been that way since my first Fuji X (X-E1) I got when it was released... The key is to work within its limitations and not expect miracles. Fuji's I've learned are NOT action cameras as much as people like to think, I know I've attempted sports shooting like back in my Nikon SLR/DSLR photojournalism days. I quickly found out that Fuji pro bodies can acquire maybe 70-75% of what I would get with a D6 or something, so as long as I understand that I know what I am going to get.

Exactly! They didn't care much about ergos back in the film days. Not everything retro is good. But having dials so you can change settings was good from my POV of course. Much prefer that to scroll wheels and LCD screens. I like the old Nikon lenses with aperture settings on the lens barrel. It would be nice to have this on Nikon AF lenses but we don't. Fuji absolutely got it right here again only IMHO of course. The dials on the X100F I used to have were perfect. I agree I think only Fuji can do film sims properly. I love my ZF but I don't do wildlife or sports so don't need fast AF or FPS

Nice images! Never thought to use charcoal but you inspired me

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Oh man, thanks! I almost didn't either, but after the first week it was my favorite. I still do a couple tweaks to boost contrast a bit...but I dig it so much!

I’ve been thinking about returning my Zf to grab the Fuji XT5 because of size. But it seems a lot of videos I’ve seen the last 4 days have one thing in common “Fuji AF needs work” I love the Zf and Xt5 model since I shoot manual so I enjoy having to use the dials.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Hey - if you're going to be shooting manual, the Fuji is great!!!! I don't want to say that Fuji sucks - it doesn't! They have amazing cameras, and people are continuing to enjoy and love them. I'm just currently seeing that Fuji doesn't fit for what I need, and that's okay too!

@WidePhotographs

5 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ I heard the Fuji firmware update from yesterday improved the AF. But time and multiple users will tell if that is true or still missing 4 out of 10 shots.

Ya kick fujifilm down while praising Nikon 😂😂 fujifilm needs to get their shit together

@JerredZ

6 күн бұрын

I know! This was supposed to be their time...

Love 9:20! Yeh a lot of people are leaving Fuji rn over AF, and Fuji are kinda recognizing this fact with some lame fixes, but by and large they are undoubtedly years behind the competition and that gap likely to grow. The issue is mainly z axis problems and especially on the near to mid range. X and Y action and far away z axis, it does ok, but really people want the closer action shots in focus and this is where it is blatantly behind the competition. I am finding it hard to justify any more coin being invested in this platform. I think they have hit a genuine hurdle with AF now and it really could be hardware based limitations combined with inept software devs. Aperture stepping bla bla, they just can't overcome it regardless of time given. For my line of work I am kinda trapped with stacked sensors or cameras with decent read out speeds in ES mode, so the Z6III is a contender. Maybe I will let one of my XH2S's go, but I really can't afford to spend too much here on switching systems or going cross brand hybrid, it's just bad business for me. I try to remind myself that my line of work I don't have too many AF gripes. I want better AF because better AF is cool, but I don't really know how much I NEED it. Thanks for the impressions Jerred, appreciated.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and I totally get where you're coming from! The price/pain/gain decision is tough, right? I mean... I did hundreds of weddings with the 5D, 5D markII and even the X-T1 and X-t2. I had a LOT of missed shots, but I knew that... and I also knew how to nail the focus 99% of the time when I REALLY needed to. You know what I mean? But man...I had to work it. I had to put a percentage of my brain into constantly thinking about autofocus. It's kind of a revelation to do an even and have almost every shot in focus. Peace of mind comes into play - the camera is one I can trust. I tend to shoot a little less, so there's less to sort. And finally, I can put some brain horsepower into just thinking about positioning, composition, working the scene, my next move in space, etc.... that's nice too! Thanks again!.

I own a Fujifilm and I cannot stand the menu..as well its kind of easy to bump the settings .

I can deal with the ergo, but that weight is my only gripe, especially when I love shooting it with manual lenses. Still my dream camera until Nikon releases a RF version. I do miss my Xpro3, but I know nothing Fuji could release that would make me want to go back.

I'm considering selling my X-T5 and accompanying lenses for a Zf and 40mm f2 SE kit. I like where Nikon is going, and feel like I want to explore them. How are the ergonomics with that grip for day to day shooting?

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

For me the grip is (luckily) almost perfect. The ONLY thing that I don't like is that it comes loose sometimes, but it's rare and it can be tightened up in a second or two. I also realize that ergonomics so subjective. I think it feels great, and I can take it around for long periods of time with this grip. But a friend of mine hated this grip and went with another one, so who knows! Let me know if you have questions, my man. I bought and sold TWO x-t5's, so I know the pain!

Beautiful photos. They really have a great feel to it. I am considering switching my Leica M10 for a EVF mirrorless. I mainly shoot with a prime 50mm and I am getting tired of the rangefinder. I am very undecided between the Fuji X-H2 and the Nikon Zf. Nikons were my first cameras, so I am attached to them, but the main thing is the full frame vs APS-C. I never liked the cropped sensors (I also shoot medium format digital). My only concerns are - the EVF on the nikon, as I read around that it is not great, while the Fuji X-H2 is top level. - weight and size, but when it does not look that big in photos/videos.

The BW switch would've been a bit more useful if Nikon allowed us to set the image format separately for the BW mode and regular photo mode so we can set JPEG only on BW and raw on regular photo mode.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Agreed!!!

Hi, what about om-1? Can you compare?

Great video. Annoyed by Fujifilms AF and slow motion development for lenses too, I bought a Z8, selecting the lens first (105/1.4, adapted and 70-200/2.8), coming from a XH2 and XH2s. Sold the XH2 and some lenses immediately. Fujifilm doesn't care. Their CEO looks only on things damaging the reputation of the brand. Nobody is buying a Fujifilm expecting standard or even state of the art AF and tracking performance. So being years behind doesn't harm the brand. And: Investing 80% on the last 20% AF performance is then a waste of money and only stresses their crippled development ressources. As they don't care if customers are waiting months after ordering a new camera.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

It's frustrating. I really, honestly thought 2023 would be the year Fujifilm caught up. They made is seem like they were so confident... but it was more about putting "specs" on the box than actually making it happen. So then through 2023 we were waiting for "fixes" and then here we are halfway through this year and... it's still problematic! I'm NOT saying Fuji can't do really great things. Fantastic artists and photographers of all kinds do incredible work with them, including autofocusing in difficult situations... but I have talked to some of these photographers after they switch from Fuji, and they'll tell you they SHOULD have switched many years ago! It's really about "fighting" to make the autofocus work when, with other brands, it's about working WITH the autofocus!

Agreed. I have the xt4 and tried xt5, while its usable the ZF blows it out of the water. I also don't think fuji color science is good. Fuji is like a fun camera. If its just me on a business trip and im walking around taking throwaway shots. Yeah leica m10 or fuji. But on vacation and now for kid sports and event, the nikon zf has everything covered. My biggest pet peeven is the AF-D lenses that have aperture and good manual focus cannot be used autofocus on the zf.

Thank you for your review and thoughts. Beautiful images. Really impressive. Yes, the autofocus is a thing with Fuji, but you can still get great results. The weight and size to image quality ratio still makes me lean towards the X mount. CF Express B (I have the xh2 and XH2s) are much better than SD and CF Express A like Sony uses and that comes in a compact system (the Z8 is quite big). The lens lineup is good and affordable, not like Canon. So I think Fuji still has some valid reasons, but …the autofocus…..😁 Enjoy your camera, sounds like a lot of fun.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! You rock - and you CAN get great results with it. I know pros using Fuji who get incredible images day in and day out... BUT it works for them and how they work. It used to work for me, but now my needs have changed... and that's OK! There's still a place in my heart for Fuji X - and for many photographers it's a fantastic system.

Glad to know you have finally decided to move to another system, nothing against the Fuji cameras but the AF is just bad.

I wish I could afford to switch to the Zf, really regret buying into Fuji, How is the ZF high iso noise like compared to the Fuji? I have an XT4 and XH2s

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Hey, there! The Zf is fantastic across many iso levels, and the shadows recover more nicely than fuji files even at lower iso numbers. So quite a bit better!

Some very nice photos here. Takes me back to my midwest roots. Still wavering on the ZF… The grip is just so….horrible. Am considering the Z6ii or iii just for a better grip and button placement.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Yes, holding this thing without a grip isn't great!! But the Neewer plate helps - and I've heard others like other grips too. The Z6ii and iii are pretty great too! The Z6 ii just doesn't have great autofocus either...

That is a beautiful looking camera body, paired with that vintage glass! If you were going to jump into a system fresh with no existing lenses, would you go Fuji or Nikon at this point? As a mostly Olympus shooter for nature/macro, I have been debating a new system - was considering Fuji, had not heard much about recent Nikon or the Zf until now, intriguing and more to consider...

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Hey man! Right now at this moment I'd go full Nikon, Canon or Sony. I'm not sure if it matters, but for me, the 180-600 on the Z8 is a stunning combination, and there are a few other Nikon lenses I'm going to get in the future that are unique (600 and 800 pf lenses).... and that 135 plena looks amazing too. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with whatever system you choose...

@BMadPhoto

5 күн бұрын

@JerredZ was looking at the z8 today after I checked out the zf and that does look like an incredible combo!

Can you imagine if Nikon makes a ZS? The modern iteration of the S3? I would sell my Fuji kit so fast. The ZF is already catching my eye

@weiyang6417

5 күн бұрын

The only way I'd sell my ZF is if Nikon released a ZS😂

You are a really good photographer. The photo gallery was beautiful. Of course, as a Fuji user, your discussion on the Zf vs the Fuji messed my head up. We'll see what happens. If I buy a Zf, I 'll tell my wife it's all your fault. Lol.

As I've been contemplating what camera I might want to buy for after my X-T3, this one keeps coming up. The first reason is the same as you....the vintage lens issue. The second is a way to move up to FF. One of my concerns is not having the Fuji film simulations. I love to set the camera to Acros to shoot so I see BNW in the EVF. BUT, the bigger issue for me would be editing software. I WAS using Capture One Express until the jerks deprecated it. Now, I'm relegated to the Fuji raw converter. But, If I go to Nikon that means I need to buy software. Not sure I want to do that. Thanks for the good overview. Love the images too! Take care....

@stavros.fourfourianakis

5 күн бұрын

Nikon has a free software as well Nikon NX Studio.

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Yeah, I get it! Nikon does have a free RAW converter - if you're used to the Fuji one, you'd probably do fine with that. I tested it a few weeks ago and it was fine - just kind of a touch slow like Fuji's!

@stavros.fourfourianakis

5 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ I know. As long as you are starting changing brands, you have that issue that you need to pay a universal RAW converter. I am using Lightroom. I have RAW files from Panasonic, Sony, Ricoh and mainly Nikon (I currently own 2 Nikons and 2 Ricohs)..

Or you could just get a Nikon film SLR for a hundred bucks or so and use your vintage lenses with that. You would also have many many hundreds of dollars left over for film, processing, etc. Plus, that way you get the no excuses absolute total and authentic vintage retro film look and feel with all your vintage lenses.

@JerredZ

6 күн бұрын

Man, I just don't like film! I learned in the darkroom and with film cameras, but I have no desire to go back to either one!

@POVwithRC

6 күн бұрын

Leave film in the past.

@Mamo878

6 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ Um, sort of the main point of Fujifilm cameras is that the experience is like shooting with film. Especially street photography. Retro cameras with dials that easily control the exposure triangle. That whole experience is slower and more cerebral. And also emphasizing getting a good image shooting JPEG right there in the camera. A lot like the film experience. Meaning you don't really have to futz around with post-processing a RAW image later like the Canon, Nikon Sony crowd seem to just love doing. Film images were never good at a pixel-peeping level anyway because it's basically pretty low-tech technology, especially compared to digital. Auto-focus never got very far with film cameras anyway. Heck, with street photography and a film camera you can just shoot f/8 and zone focus. Which is what many do with Fujifilm cameras. You could make a pretty good argument that perhaps you're a Nikon, Canon, Sony shooter in the first place with your nature, wildlife, action and landscape photography preference. That's why having choices is a good thing.

@Mamo878

6 күн бұрын

@@POVwithRC There's plenty of room for both film and digital in the world. And both cats and dogs. Besides, photography is a very very broad hobby as well as profession. There is no single aspect to it. Not at all.

Long time Nikon user here that switched to Fuji. Nikon is very slow to iterate. Reason I left was that they and I drifted along for years with the D300 while digital was progressing everywhere. Shifted to the X-T1 and it was an upgrade.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Awesome! Fuji is great too, and I know Nikon almost buckled under their response to mirrorless... but they are coming around now in a big way. It's good to keep pushing competition!

Welcome to the dark side.

@intrinsicimagery

5 күн бұрын

Came here to say that!

@HoLeeChit11

4 күн бұрын

@@intrinsicimageryme too, 😬

I didn't need to see this, Jerred 😅 I have had thoughts about Nikon FF mirrorless. It's high time Fujifilm gave us a workable AF, and the X-T5 still isn't what I hoped in that department. Also, I have Nikon FF DSLRs and, for me 24MP FF is the sweet spot where the noise is low, the images are still creamy, not crunchy. I find 40MP of the X-T5 a bit crunchy, and even the 45MP of the D850 just a tad too. The D750's 24MP, for me, is perfect. So a FF Nikon mirrorless is on the cards for sometime in the longer term future. But... It's almost impossible for me to think of trading in the Fujifilm lenses. The 33mm, the way it renders backgrounds is delicious, the 56mm WR the same plus ridiculous sharpness perfection all round, the 90mm oh my word the 90mm 🤤 And that's why I didn't need to see this! 😜

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Dude I know!!!! Trust me. I had almost every "expensive" prime in the Fuji lineup. Selling the 33, the 90 and the 56 WR was SUPER hard. I mean... I've created incredible images with them, right? I see other people making great stuff with them too... but man... the Zf is just so easy to use. Seriously - the images are gorgeous, the black-and-white jpegs rock, the noise is low... AND the camera hits the focus every time? I mean... we're not asking for a lot from Fuji. We're just asking for what the other cameras are capable of doing! And as for that 90... have you looked at the 135 plena from Nikon? WAY more expensive, (and that's part of the unfortunate equation)... but using the 135 made it easier to part with the 90. I don't have it yet (only borrowed one), but it's on my list! Let me know if you need anything! (and if I don't respond here, just email me... sometimes I lose track of comments!)

@kzr83

5 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ you are too kind, thank you for your availability, man ❤️ Yes, you've made stunning images with any camera I've seen you use 👌🏻 But oh yes, I'm very aware of the utterly PERFECT Plena. That lens is pure optical perfection. No cats eye even in the far corners. Witchcraft! It's on my longer term list. One day, used mint :) 🤑 And yes that charcoal jpeg profile looks gorgeous. Looks like you could just take the jpeg (if you're a dad in a rush like me) and add contrast to taste! I would ultimately prefer something like a Z6III, for the grip/ergonomics. I'm a little bummed about the rear command dial not being like the Z8/DSLRs, though. I once tried one on the Z6I and it was way stiff. But I'm not sure if it's been improved, of course.

Dang, I love my fuji kit. But your analysis of Fuji's auto focus is undeniable. Too many misses?

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

Hey - I STILL Love my Fuji stuff. I have one last camera here and a few lenses waiting to be sold... but it's hard to! I guess I just don't want to deal with Fuji's autofocus any longer. Using other brands and then coming back to Fuji always reminds me of how far they are behind in SOME areas that are important to me now that I make money doing photography!

What adapter are you using?

@JerredZ

Күн бұрын

Mine is a Pholsy one!

Fuji have completely dropped the ball and I struggle to see the value in the X system when you can get a superior full frame camera with autofocus that actually works for similar money.

Is this a fuji with good AF ?

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Hey, Edvard. Great videos on the autofocus man. Keep it up. And yeah, it seems like it's kind of a like a Fuji with really solid autofocus!

@edvard2942

5 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ Thanks , great videos too!

I gave up Fuji the moment I touched the Zf

Say good things about Fuji if you want, but APSC will always be the crippled version of Full frame ..the ZF is essentially a full frame version Fuji...sort of....

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

I think there's a place for APSC, and there is no reason APSC can't compete with full frame on autofocusing and many more aspects of photography. There are people all over the world creating amazing art with M43 and APSC sensors. Is full frame generally better regarding pure image quality? Yes - but it's not the only thing that matters!

Can change your ISO like the old film days? Well, I guess loading a new can of film was technically changing ISO settings 😂

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

HA! Scott, when I edited this video I was like..."man, that's kind of stupid, right?" But I left it in. Technical you COULD change the ISO dial mid-rol, right? So.... Yeah.

@scotttucker9613

2 күн бұрын

@@JerredZ I’m just messing with you, caught me off guard! Interesting to see your take on Z and the ZF, I’ve been singing the praises since the Z9. Seems like a lot of folks are coming around to Nikon…it’s not your daddy’s Nikon for sure.

But the northrups said the auto focus is basic. Not as good or maybe slight better than fuji. They also said that fuji cameras are better, even the basic ones. So someone is lying

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

Well, I don't think anyone is lying, but they have different opinions and tolerances. I shot with the Zf and the X-H2 at an event recently. I used the 50-140 on the X-H2 and the 70-200 on the Zf, and I had 95% of the shots in focus on the Zf... The X-H2 was maybe at 80%? So some people might say that I just don't know the Fuji autofocus... and that's fine. I don't care what people think. But for ME and how I shoot, the Zf is just so much more reliable. NOT always faster, perhaps - that's for another video maybe - but definitely the Zf had more "hits" with critical focus. But again - for how I shoot.

@faocisco

2 күн бұрын

The couple is lying. I gave up on Fuji after the XT4. Nikon stopped sending them stuff,Fuji still does.

I have both a Fujifilm X-T3 and a Nikon D750. In honesty, the D750's autofocus blows the X-T3 out of the water. I took the X-T3 to Japan and shots hundred of photos of a religious procession and was so disappointed that I got only around 1/3 of shots in focus. My D750 would have easily got over 80%. The X-T3 is also not as reliable and robust (I have a number of faults with it, even though it is much newer) whilst the D750 has been 100% reliable in 8 years of shooting with it. It like an amateur wannabe professional vs a thoroughbred profession (Nikon).

@JerredZ

5 күн бұрын

And a lot of the Fujifilm Fan people will tell you it's YOUR fault. It's just not. If older DSLR's can beat modern, brand new, cutting-edge Fujifilm cameras... there's a problem!

Should have tried a Sony A7Cii, Nikon is light years behind. Not worth investing in 2024 tbh.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

I did! I loved it, but the ergonomics aren't for me. Sony is fantastic too - I wouldn't say "light years" behind, but I know what you're saying!

That kid was not a happy camper.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

NOPE! HAHAHHAHAH! But that's dealing with teens sometimes!

Fuji continues to fumble the bag with their poor decisions… MF instead of FF, questionable lens releases, horrible af performance. Idk why anyone would buy into Fuji at this point unless they just want a fun walk around / travel camera to shoot JPEGs. I did try the Zf but returned it after a week of light daily use due to hand cramps, even with the grip. The z6iii looks like appealing to me… and probably every XH2s owner right now.

@JerredZ

2 күн бұрын

You know, I think Fuji is okay with how things are going. It's weird, right? The X100 popularity maybe showed that putting resources into the best autofocus isn't their number one concern? I don't know... it's just a little weird. But the Z6iii does look incredible!

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