I just did the EXACT same thing..... I had a S5IIx and S1R and sold it for a Z8 and soon Z6III. I don't care about open gate....I needed something more higher MP hybrid, and I was getting frustrated with the AF in the Lumix S1R. There slow development with a replacement S1R was another factor. IMHO I feel they wasted 2024 with too much emphasis on the S9, and by not announcing something flagship was coming, lost them some of their base. The S1 series was getting very long in the tooth. I am excited about the Red acquisition and can't wait to see what comes of that at Nikon. Also I noticed when I sold my Lumix full frame L mount gear, the resale value of Panasonic equipment sucks. I lost alot of money dumping Lumix. For some reason their gear devalues at a faster rate on the used market circuit compared to Canon, Sony, and Nikon.
I totally agree with you, they've spend too much time with the current S line. There is only so much juice you can squeeze out of a system. What they really need is come out with the flagships and innovate in other areas like audio, built in NDs, I love the image but, there just not thinking outside the box, they could be a powerhouse but I just dont get why they continue to rehouse the same camera over and over. I also cant wait to see what Nikon is gonna do once that RED tech starts to come to the Nikon bodies. Im super happy with my purchase. The nikon sensor on the Z6iii is misunderstood, it loves light so you just have to over expose for around +2 stops, but it goes so well with the Z8.
I primarily shoot photos. I have Lumix then I picked up a Z6iii. Messed with it for a week. Could not get used to it. I tried forcing myself to like it. I returned it. Glad I didn't sell off all my Lumix gear. Lumix and Sony are top of the class right now.
I will say that getting use to a new camera takes time, I shot Lumix for 5 years and I still miss the ease of use in some things from Lumix, but im getting use to the nikon system, and tbh the nikon is a better camera but lets see what Lumix does. I'll always have a soft spot it.
Yes I saw that, I've been following you for a while. you asked me about the nikon z6iii on a comment I left on your video. I haven't answered, cause Im gonna be posting a video to your question, but in a short answer it's a very powerful camera, you just have to take your time to understand how the sensor works. It's just a learning curve.
I was also waiting for S1HII but they are taking a long time to release that. Jumped to Z8 and I’m sure it’s future proof for next 10 years. Congratulations 🎉
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@@Blazerrrrrrrrr you won't be disappointed. Everyone is sleeping on Nikon. It's such an underrated camera system. Ill be dropping a video about my favor features of the Z6III
@@Barry-Sweaty welcome to the Nikon gang. I call it the hybrid king. I'm probably gonna be get a second one as my C cam. I currently have the Z8, and a Z6III
@@Blazerrrrrrrrr To be honest the internal raw capabilities is what won me over. Small camera with a big punch. nothing can touch it at its price point.
Let's hope I dont regret the move. I've been a Lumix shooter for over 5 years and I know they have several cameras coming out this year. If they come out with something I like, ill switch back hahahaha lol
i shot lumix and i like to switch to nikon but i bought my camlera and lenses for more than 5k dollars and i try to sell to MPB i will get only less than 2k dollars
@@germancreatives88 I feel your pain brother. I had to let go of my kit for $2500. S5iix with 35,50,85 and the 20-60 plus a cage and 3 batteries. For some reason lumix just doesn't have a big resale market. Those are the consequences of a camera company that doesn't have that much share in the camera market.
@@iamzr81 it's not a RED camera. I just used the Red Nikon Luts. But yea I saw it was really under exposed, it was an error on my part, I didn't set the correct profiles in Davinci, but what I wanted to do was just post that initial video cause I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone. You should see improvement on the next video. Thanks for the feedback. 🙌🏼
Love to see Nikon Content. Z8 Owner, Subscribed. Look forward to seeing what you do!
thank you, Im loving the support of the nikon community.
I just did the EXACT same thing..... I had a S5IIx and S1R and sold it for a Z8 and soon Z6III. I don't care about open gate....I needed something more higher MP hybrid, and I was getting frustrated with the AF in the Lumix S1R. There slow development with a replacement S1R was another factor. IMHO I feel they wasted 2024 with too much emphasis on the S9, and by not announcing something flagship was coming, lost them some of their base. The S1 series was getting very long in the tooth. I am excited about the Red acquisition and can't wait to see what comes of that at Nikon. Also I noticed when I sold my Lumix full frame L mount gear, the resale value of Panasonic equipment sucks. I lost alot of money dumping Lumix. For some reason their gear devalues at a faster rate on the used market circuit compared to Canon, Sony, and Nikon.
I totally agree with you, they've spend too much time with the current S line. There is only so much juice you can squeeze out of a system. What they really need is come out with the flagships and innovate in other areas like audio, built in NDs, I love the image but, there just not thinking outside the box, they could be a powerhouse but I just dont get why they continue to rehouse the same camera over and over. I also cant wait to see what Nikon is gonna do once that RED tech starts to come to the Nikon bodies. Im super happy with my purchase. The nikon sensor on the Z6iii is misunderstood, it loves light so you just have to over expose for around +2 stops, but it goes so well with the Z8.
Ayye! Back with the YT content. Love to see it!
lol thank you, imma be uploading every Thursday from now on. Thats the goal lol.
I primarily shoot photos. I have Lumix then I picked up a Z6iii. Messed with it for a week. Could not get used to it. I tried forcing myself to like it. I returned it. Glad I didn't sell off all my Lumix gear. Lumix and Sony are top of the class right now.
I will say that getting use to a new camera takes time, I shot Lumix for 5 years and I still miss the ease of use in some things from Lumix, but im getting use to the nikon system, and tbh the nikon is a better camera but lets see what Lumix does. I'll always have a soft spot it.
The big missing for nikon is mechanical aperture ring. I have z6iii but I miss lenses like sigma art
@@lorenzonarwhal I 💯 agree with you. I think that's something that needs to be implemented in the future lenses. It's much more convenient.
Leaving Sigma behind is a good thing. Flat soul-less image
I left Lumix for the Z8 recently also.
Yes I saw that, I've been following you for a while. you asked me about the nikon z6iii on a comment I left on your video. I haven't answered, cause Im gonna be posting a video to your question, but in a short answer it's a very powerful camera, you just have to take your time to understand how the sensor works. It's just a learning curve.
I'm subbed so I'll be awaiting your video @jpdemora
Same here...dumped my S5IIx and S1r for the Z8 and Z6III
I was also waiting for S1HII but they are taking a long time to release that. Jumped to Z8 and I’m sure it’s future proof for next 10 years. Congratulations 🎉
@@0xBlurryface thank you, I honestly don't regret it at all. Congrats on your Z8 as well. Such an underrated camera.
Hey Mr JP, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, would you love to have me to design a minimalist logo of your vision and some merch print arts for your channel for your fans to buy them to support your hardworks and it will drive loyalty and act as wearables business cards for you too? Let me know if you are interested! :-)
That's what I'll be doing soon. I have an original S5, but once it breaks I will be moving to a Z6 III or maybe ZV-E1.
Got a Z6iii two days ago and it’s amaze balls
@@Blazerrrrrrrrr you won't be disappointed. Everyone is sleeping on Nikon. It's such an underrated camera system. Ill be dropping a video about my favor features of the Z6III
@@Barry-Sweaty welcome to the Nikon gang. I call it the hybrid king. I'm probably gonna be get a second one as my C cam. I currently have the Z8, and a Z6III
@@jpdemora That thing can do so much and all internal as well. 6K 60P 12 bit raw internal full frame. The S5 II crops at 4k 60 in 2024...
@@Blazerrrrrrrrr To be honest the internal raw capabilities is what won me over. Small camera with a big punch. nothing can touch it at its price point.
Very bad timing to make that switch. Panny boys are coming up with long needed upgrade next month. :D
Let's hope I dont regret the move. I've been a Lumix shooter for over 5 years and I know they have several cameras coming out this year. If they come out with something I like, ill switch back hahahaha lol
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Looking forward for your content. Done subscribe
thank you, the nikon community knows how to welcome its new member. #nikongang.
i shot lumix and i like to switch to nikon but i bought my camlera and lenses for more than 5k dollars and i try to sell to MPB i will get only less than 2k dollars
@@germancreatives88 I feel your pain brother. I had to let go of my kit for $2500. S5iix with 35,50,85 and the 20-60 plus a cage and 3 batteries. For some reason lumix just doesn't have a big resale market. Those are the consequences of a camera company that doesn't have that much share in the camera market.
I am Nikon... subscribed..
Your exposure is dark. If this is RED, wrong choice.
@@iamzr81 it's not a RED camera. I just used the Red Nikon Luts. But yea I saw it was really under exposed, it was an error on my part, I didn't set the correct profiles in Davinci, but what I wanted to do was just post that initial video cause I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone. You should see improvement on the next video. Thanks for the feedback. 🙌🏼
@@jpdemora I know just kidding. :)