Bring your Nikon Zf to work day. 

I'm flying to NYC for the birth of a grandchild. Zf + 50mm f/1.8 + 28mm f/2.8. Light and compact, small and unobtrusive for new mom and family. Z8 stays home.

Nothing more important than the cool factor.

Had to laugh with your “teal and orange” edit comment. Sometimes those orange tones make people look like Willy Wonka’s Oompa Loompa’s. 😂

OMG! That's the best quote of the year.... "They don't want stylized teal and orange."

The only fragility of microSD over standard is just that, any physical breakage of the card. Just as reliable, keep it in the camera and forget about it.

I would personally just leave auto iso on. It is easier to respond to imo if it is too low or high. Though I would do as you say and take it off auto if using flash

Man I've been using multiple 1tb of Micro SD card on Switch and Steam Deck to play AAA games with no issues whatsoever, never once it failed nor had performance issues. I had SD card failed on me but never experience failed Micro SD card. So I'd say the chances of Micro SD card failed is just the same as dual SD cards. One of them might failed (knock on woods) but the good thing is you still get another one.

Blackout auto review is GONE when you flip LCD out! Not sure why, but try it... It is instant when LCD facing out and I mentioned it on FB form, but nobody cares! Now I feel better... LOL ;-)

Omar your photography style is a joy 😍👏

I've had a full size SD card (Samsung) fail in my Fuji xt20 , but the chances of both failing at once would be almost immeasurably low as you point out.

That yellow plane... 🤣🤣🤣

I know several professional shooters using old cheap Canon bodies and absolutely killing it...making $100k+ a year so yeah, any camera can be used professionally.

I love (love!) my Zf. But for faster-paced events / for me, my Z8 is such a better choice. They both have their use case of course. Can the Zf handle things? Yes! The Z8 just does it better / faster / with more control options (banks, buttons). In addition to be being much more comfortable to hold for longer sessions. They both excel in different ways 😎

Oh dear gawd Godzilla Man. That Top Gun plane /Z8 vs the Tigermoth /Zf at ~7m mark was just hilarious. Thanx for a good laugh!

May I compliment the photos. Outstanding.

Old hobbyist who grew up with 80s cameras: Luuuurve my Zf. Find the Neewer grip much nicer than the Smallrig.

Sure is... I have done SEVERAL paid jobs with it, love it.

Always good to be on your channel Omar !Love the camera 📷

I think you just sold me on the zf. I’ve been shooting Fuji since the xt2 and waiting for a full frame camera. I contemplated switching back to canon but I absolutely love the old film like dials. I learned photography on an old Nikon em camera with 50mm lens. I think the choice now is to drive now or wait until tomorrow to pick it up lol. By chance can the old 50mm lens from the EM work without an adapter?

Hi idol! I'm a beginner and I'm planning to buy my first mirrorless camera because I'm only using a smartphone. I'm planning to buy the Nikon Zf. What lens can you recommend for street photography and family events like wedding for the Nikon Zf? Also, is the CF express B card compatible with the Nikon Zf? Thank you, idol!

I love your mini aviation reference (F18 vs Biplane) hahah. I do miss the haptic response of a mechanical shutter ever since upgrading from Z6II. (So this is how film shooter felt when SSD and LCDs were invented)

I’ve used mine professionally as my #1 for architectural photography for 7 months now, and performs just fine. Photo-snobs recoil in horror at the very thought I’m using a Zf for something more demanding than “street photography” or vacations, but the hell with them, they’re missing out. I love the results and so do my customers. Besides, why not have a little more fun with your work?! 😉

Nikon should make a Nikon ZF with a regular Nikon body.

Ohhh...the 'auto everything' button idea...me likey! I wish they'd hurry up with the Z6III!

btw, 6:16 what lens are you using. GREAT SHOT. love the tones.

Haaaaaaa ??? You shoot RAW? That's sacrilege for a Fuji guy Omar. Don't you know that? LOL J/K man, great video. Keep rockin that ZED EFFFFFF

Im not a professional photographer so I have different considerations. Id love full frame camera that looks retro but that thing seems massive. Im waiting for a full frame in the body of an APS-c body.

My X100s is still good enough for paid work, so I imagine the Nikon will do brilliantly.

The Zf definitely produces very nice images.

Just wondering if you have tried the Zf for bird photography? Thanks a bunch.

Hi Omar! I have the Z8, but when I looked on Lightroom at the Profiles section, the "Camera Rich Tone Portrait" option isn't there like it is on yours. I'm using Lightroom Classic and it's been updated to the most recent software update. Any ideas on why that is? Is the Rich Tone Portrait option something I have to install on Lightroom Classic? All it shows me is: Adobe Standard, Adobe Landscape, etc.

I love rich tone portrait too! Love having it on the Z8. Am I crazy, or does it not show up in Lightroom with the Z8 profiles? I’ve been using NX studio for it…

This great little retro camera ZF with way better superior tech over the older tech Z6II has the brand new super duper EXPEED 7 image engine processor at 24 MP is actually the replacement for the current and still expensive 4 year old Z6II that is not up to todays expectations for video for faster focusing or read out speeds that can cause rolling shutter artefacts when using electronic shutter modes. So there is no Z6III model coming. Likely to be another body like a Z8 variant a bit bigger than Z6II but slightly smaller than Z8 body with a much needed focus select button on side with fewer than pixels than the Z8 and outgoing older Z7II. Will be optimised for video, but will still be expensive like the Z8 prices. The new 45.7 MP Z8 is actually the Z7II replacement . Z6 II, Z7II it is going and no refreshes into a cheaper version 3's . Cheaper is gone now . Entry cheaper level is the new fancy retro high tech $2500 USD ZF and for the bargain hunters the slow 4 year old Z5 that will probably get discontinued after July 2024 .

WOW they finally made a camera for ME! and possibly the other 90% of the population that are not Professional Shooters. Slap the Ole school duo (28 & 40mm) & 24-200) Ready for travel and exploring the world. Thanks NIKON & Omar.

Did you notice shutter shock at around 1/200-1/400 sec? That was a problem with Z6ii, though visible only when shooting fine landscapes.

Since SD cards, especially micro SD cards, are slower than CFexpress cards I think this would be perfectly fine for slower event shooting. Situations in which you don't need to take lots of burst shots and when it's fine that writing to the card takes a little longer. Actually, yesterday I went out and forgot my CFexpress card. All I had was the 64gb SD card I keep in my Z7 II as an emergency backup for this exact situation. It took WAY longer to clear the buffer but at the end of the day it all worked out. My only concern was the size of the card since I mainly shoot animals in larger bursts. I was able to make it work but I was still a bit nervous about filling the card completely...

Why Omar?! Why?! Signed...an old film guy who loves his dials. And...nice portrait work, too.

Hello Omar :) As always, great video, thank you, great job ;) I wanted to ask one thing, what should I do to make the reach portrait profile visible in Lightroom? I use Nokon Z8. I will be grateful. if you find a moment to help me. Regards Chris

Hi Omar, can you please tell how you program the front dial for shutter speed. (41 sec) I cannot find it. Thanks! I love your videos :)

lexar 1tb professional 1066x micro sd card with/sd adapter👍👍

I’ve just tried that rich tone setting and it’s perfect for events and loving the colours it produces. I’d normally never mess with film simulation settings but well impressed. Didn’t even need to do much tweaking on LR either to get my desired edit look. Thanks for recommending 👌🏼👊🏼

It has 3D tracking?! Thats great, i miss it when from the D750. The Z6ii is great but doesn't have it.

Is it just my z6ii or do all show a different exposure in the viewfinder than the final photo? In the viewfinder, the shadows seem raised. The back screen seems fine so I find myself using that more when I can

i've only had problems with micro-sd cards - samsung. no problems with full size sd card - sandisk thanks for the video , good stuff, be well !!

I feel the same for retro bodies, in my opinion retro styled bodies arent suitable for events.

Omar how do you make that custom focus sliver I think you called it ?

What lenses did you use with your zf?The images look great.

I'm waiting for Z6III 😊

I am going to try your initial set up, just wondering why you don’t use it full retro and turn the dials on top of camera?

you had a go pro go corrupt! haha.. welcome to the club we are the biggest club on the Web! I never had any memory card issues during 20years of professional work and private work. With the only exception of go pros! That's why Dji osmo action is the way to go!

wait, what? auto everything Fn button on your Z8? you have a video or instructions to set that up?

Great stuff. Do you have a video about how you set up your zf? I know you touch on it a bit here but do you have an in depth video?

Not the camera for wedding shoot, it’s not made for that, made to shoot in the streets and travel more

Waaaant....but in CHROME. And really want a zfc ii........

That teal and orange felt like a personal dig at my shooting style. 😂

I want to order one of the ZF grips from Japan that are now all over eBay but it’s hard to justify that much for a grip I might still not like. (Z f-GR1). I was hoping Nikon might relent and sell it everywhere but they must have given smallrig some sort of exclusivity deal.

maybe nikon could develop a pie menu that similar to maya (a 3d software), make it cheap and efficient to customize many quick actions.😊😊just press the joystick, and select a direction, you can reach a function you set, eight directions means you can get eight "hot keys", even contains children menus. this maybe a revolution for camera interaction.😊

Yooo... Bring back the long Beard

عمر انت انسان رائع و دمك خفيف حفظك الله و اتشرف فيك جدا

the 100th ! but i have one question, how to deal the AF with no joystick if you want to close the screen on the back ? I am left eye shooter, and my nose on the screen is always annoying

👍🏾😎. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪🇹🇹

What are your thoughts on the new x100vi ? Will it replace your Nikon zf?

Nicely explained. I am planning to have Zf but I struggled with Z7ii with high noise with on camera flash in indoor lighting in raw photos. JPEG was great. I don’t want to de noise all noise raw photos. How about in Zf regarding noise level. Thank you

Zf is just a z6iii for now lol

i dont have this blackout in mt Zf... maybe you will try to have the screen flipped.

I have such FUN to watch your vids, .... !

the U2 joke was spot on!

I see what you did there with the U 2 lol

love it

Thanks for sharing.

Hey guys!

could you do a quick video on how to get that rich tone portrait to show up in LR?

40 mm, why? 😂😢😅

Wonderful pictures !!!! Great video as usual !!! Many thanks !!!

Other than the "it looks cool", my take away from this is: wait for the Z6iii...

I think it's weird as it's not Nikon's first attempt to make a retro camera. Back in the day they made the Df, which was a lot better in my opinion. So yeah: what are the do's and don'ts for a retro camera: Do: -make some lenses with aperture ring. -make a iso and shutterspeed dial on top. -make a grip deep enough that you can carry the lenses provided. -make some tools for manual focus assist. -make dual card slots. -have some options for retro lens hoods. -have a silver version available. Don't -put a pasm dial on it. -put a flippy screen on it. -put more than one colour on the dials. So now you know Nikon: go fix that!

Sorry but flip out screen...nope ..will never use a flip out screen

Just started pro photojournalism and my Zf is kicking the 6ii’s butt! How do you prefer shutter vs no shutter? Love your content!👍🏾

Very good video, relevant info. Thank you Omar

Great video as always

Great video, Omar. I guess the Zf is a cool mini Z8. Hope they bring some of the Z8 firmware features to Zf like the press shutter button to zoom out.

The most retro about this camera is the flippy screen. My Canon 70d had that. The second most retro about this camera is not having dual card slots. And the most modern thing about it is forgetting to build lenses for it.