Its awesome, I just bought one a week ago. Evf is nicer than the specs might suggest, way better and smoother then the z6. And the manual focus option are what makes this camera unique. Its uses the detection modes (eg moves the magnification automatically to the eye), has focus point optimized ibis, and with the trartisans 6bit adapter you can use focus trap mode with focus confirmation with manual lenses. This makes it the best mf camera atm in my opinion
@@astoriarosewood5135 depends on what you want in a camera. X100IV is an APS-C Point and Shoot camera with a fixed lens, more compact, film simulations, and 40 MP in a crop sensor frame. The ZF is a Full Frame camera that is a little bigger but performs better Autofocus and Low light, 24 MP on a FF sensor, is a interchangeable body so you have various lenses/focal lengths to choose from, and is a good camera with the 40mm F2 lens if you want to run and go.
@@astoriarosewood5135 So I think as long as you know what you want to use the camera for it should be easy. The zf is a better camera, its tougher, has better video specs, autofocus, ibis, and you can switch out lenses. Lenses on the z mount wont give you the same retro feeling or style unless you adapt sigma lenses to the zf. I actually think the modern looking lenses look great on the zf. x100vi is an all in one package which you can bring with you everywhere, creates more detailed images. And that's important if you just want to have something you can use spontaneously because its so light. Need to take macro shots? Just flip a switch. Want to use an nd filter? Flip a switch. Also the way fuji handles film sims and retro style better, while the zf is a better camera for someone who wants something they can use professionally that also looks neat. The Zf is also a more expensive thing, because body only is more expensive than the fuji, but you have to buy lenses, filters are more expensive, etc.
@@astoriarosewood5135 It depends on which ecosystem you're invested in. I, myself, shoot with Nikon. I love the sensors they put into their cameras. So, my bias towards Nikon is founded solely on the output of the cameras, the user-friendly interface and menu, the spectacular lenses available for the Z systems, and, of course, the superb ergonomics! Also, do keep in mind that the Fuji has a smaller sensor size than the Nikon ZF.
@@astoriarosewood5135get both they’re really different and makes shooting very, very fun in different ways. If you gotta pick one, my view is that Nikon provides better images quality if you already know how you like to edit your photos. It definitely have better low light performance compared to the x100vi. Personally I paired it with a manual focus Voigtlander 50mm f1 and its been producing absolutely incredible night shots. Set a function to punch in to 200% to confirm my focus makes it super easy to nail every shot wide open at night. However this set up is a little bulky especially when compared wtih the x100vi. Which you will find yourself carrying the x100 with you more often as a results which also means you wont miss moments and shots you otherwise have. While the image quality is good its in my opinion not as good as the zf especially in terms of low light performance where I shoot often at but its still way more than good . And the film simulations really inspires more creativity. So get them both if possible because they are both handsome cameras but also damn good performers. These two particular camera is no longer purely about “specs” but its about a lifestyle centred around cameras, giving you the leica experience for a fraction of the price
As a Fuji shooter I want this paired with some Voigtländer lenses! I really hope Fuji can have this manual focus assist one day. That's such a cool feature!
This camera is my favorite so far, I’ve rearranged my lens collection as well. I use the 135 1.8s Plena, Nikon 40mm 2.8 ,Voigtlander 58mm 1.4 and the Nikon 26mm 2.8
Nikon has been doing this a long time. It's not surprising, and copying their very own vintage systems; is not copying Fujifilm... The Nikon is and was FULL FRAME. I personally would'nt even try comparing it to Fujifilm camera.
This was a really a good rundown! The ZF has peaked my interest a few times, so it was good to hear your experience with it. The images looked great! :)
I was going to buy a Fuji X1006 , but due to its unavailability I purchased the ZF instead , Let me just I never been so happy that a camera I wanted wasn’t available because it forced me to buy the ZF and I just love it 😊
Gorgeous and powerful, but not for me. It is big and the only small cool lens to go with it is the 40mm, a focal length that I love but it is not so fast... Nice review, as always!
Informative video. Thank you for posting. There is a lot I like about the Zf. However, for my personal use there is a lot more that I like about the XT5. Nevertheless, I would be extremely happy with either camera.
If I were to buy a modern vintage looking camera, it would be the Nikon ZF because my first camera was a Nikon FM and I loved that camera. I do have nonworking models of the FM, FE, and Nikkormat that I keep on a shelf.
@@PavSZ that is my favorite part of the flip screen. I actually don't like the regular screen because it is exposed all the time and the flip screen is nearly perfect in my opinion. Its there when you need it and if you shoot through the viewfinder, closed and protected. Love it lol
the problem is that the lenses got much bigger these days. This camera is very hard to handle without the grip with lenses like 85, 135 or a 70-200 (and many others)
@@PavSZOhhh yes I fully agree 👍🏼 The nikon mount is too big. Voigtlander makes the lenses that match this camera best from a look and feeling vintage expierence. You don't even need an adapter 😊
Yes. 90%. 125% if there is a second screen like xpro3, has film winding gimmick like epson rd1 (not accesory but for single shot use if you want). The other is nikon need to release new all manual focus only compact prime for photo artist.
As a fuji shooter, i really really like the looks and specs of this camera. However FF lens are in a whole different price point if you want something solid. Would love to see a compact version FF to compete with the X100VI.
Personally I’d like to see them rerelease an actual film camera like this. Digital is great but makes it easy for you to just delete an image instead of actually thinking it throw before you click the shutter button.
what does film have to do with it? Perhaps maybe you should just be thinking it through before you hit the shutter button anyway. As for Nikon making a film camera like this, they made thousands 😂
Can we stop with the “film slows you down” and the “film makes me think before I shoot” bullshit? Like, you can literally slow down with any camera, film or digital, M43 or MF. The pretentiousness some film shooters have is nauseating at this point. Shoot what you want and don’t make up excuses as to why. It’s that simple.
I'm afraid the Zf is in risk of being another z6ii in firmware updates. It was launched as a retro camera for use with manual lenses but it was the z8 who got the half-shutter press for returning from zoom mode. The easy access for disabling subject detection, which is also used with manual focusing, was not added too in the latest firmware. Nikon is clearly making a statement that only higher end cameras get new features
@realityhack. Compare with the features added in just released z8 and z9. Nikon is clearly making a statement that important features are only on higher end cameras
But Fuji X100VI did it!!!! And Leica Q3 did it!!! If the Nikon Zf was at the very least 40MP it would have been a HUGE HIT and sales would have gone through the roof!
@@dakotaxu4792 I don't think it would make any difference. Not for majority of people anyway. Higher resolution doesn't make photos sharper or better quality. Just bigger. This camera outshines Fuji. Can't be compared to Leica, different type of camera all together
Oh man I got the ZF! Being a 18 year m4/3 shooter I had to give it a try. I got it with the 40mm f2. That lens is hot trash! Renders terrible. So I got the 35mm f1.8 and now it was giving outstanding results. So then I got the 26mm f2.8 and with that outstanding compact lens you were getting the true use of that body design to enjoy the camera. Fantastic camera!
@@PavSZ That 40mm renders like a plastic Polaroid camera. Horrible! I couldn’t believe my local camera company gave me $200 for that thing. Now that 26mm it’s as sharp as my 35mm 1.8 and has a rendering I really like similar to my m4/3 20mm f1.7. It’s apples and pecans difference between the lenses. I’ve owned 50 lenses over the years and that 40 is easily the worst.
I have no idea what other reviewers were saying but I have put Sigma 50mm f1.4 with FTZ adapter on it and it was hard to handle with that weight attached. Also you have to go out of your way to search for the grip, buy it and wait for it to be delivered. Lack of grip is an issue straight out of the box
yes. nikon got it 80% right. whats makes 100% for hobbyist? 1. nikon should add second mini screen like xpro3 (best suited full articulating screen (for hobbyist) 2. nikon should add grip design like nikon f3 (i own fm2n, i prefer body design of fm2n without grip like zfc) but when i got choice i prefer the design of f3 3. nikon should consider adding winding lever just like old days for this kind of camera (winding lever to simulate old film days not just decoration) for 3 of those i dont mind nikon increase the price of the camera 4. nikon should create another lens lineup for digital artist, the only lens that great with this design are z28 and 40 and 26. with 3rd party like voigtlander. the new lineup of lens should be all manual focus with compact artistic build like the old days. catered for photo artist. i think 28/1.5, 35/1.5 and 58/1.5 dunno
It’s an ok camera. Photos still look way too sharp and digital. Too bad these cameras only look like vintage cameras and don’t produce photos anything like a vintage camera.
Love the images from mine. But hey, you have the option to set your internal image profiles to make it look just about any way you want. Soft, sharp, "digital", not digital, whatever. Better to have great sharp data and not need it than to need it and not have it. It's not one way or the highway so to speak. For me it was a camera that is considerably more capable than my Z6 (version 1) at a price I could handle. The "vintage" part was really not a big plus for me. I like the look, but that's not why I got it. Shot a lot of 35mm film over the years but for me, sharpness is king so a good fit. To each his own. Enjoy what you have!
There are many old AF-D lenses that works via the FTZII adapter, doesn’t detract from the experience, and renders wonderfully well. The 85 F1.4D, 105 F2 DC, 135 F2 DC and 180 F2.8D all come to mind. I often use these on my Zf and they provide wonderful vintage rendered photos. SOOC.
