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Been watching every single Zf review under the sun because ive been wanting to buy it, until i scrolled down my notification bar, and saw it as GxAce's thumbnail, and i was like " it is time"
@@ChristianB90for me the 40mm f2 lens has the same “magic” and similar character old XF 35mm 1.4 has. It’s not perfect nor extremely sharp but people love it. Not to mention the size of both are pretty similar. Nikon 40mm is wider of course but it’s like combining my favourite focal lengths into one (35mm & 50mm)
I have been saying for 5-6 years now in every camera forums that camera companies need to make ads and commercials again. It'll drive up sales and bring back the nostalgia of what camera lovers had back then
Your ability to express such emotions like nostalgia while introducing cameras is incredibly impressive. Every time I watch a video from you, I get the sense that my eyes are floating, the colors are soo damn beautiful. Love the work.
You have the best photographs and the best videos on YT. Better than the “top” ones that just have slo-mo “cinematic” videos of them standing in front of a waterfall. You deserve millions of followers bro. Keep up the great work.
I played with the Z fc a bunch last year and definitely wanted a FF version. I really enjoyed it, and had a lot of fun editing the photos in post (don't care for film sims). I'm currently testing the Z6 III, I'm kind of tempted to switch entirely to Nikon, but I don't think it'll happen
@@GxAce Currently the Canon R5 C. I wanted to love the more portable design - tried the X-Pro 3 for a year, but while I enjoyed some of my shooting on it, I always enjoyed myself more breaking out the Canon.
This camera is glorious. Yesterday, I was able to check one out while on a photowalk with some pals here in Tokyo. Nothing but GREAT things to say about this rig. And the 40mm lens? That has been my go-to for so long, so now I need to get my hands on this whole kit. Branded as the "special edition" here in Tokyo. I'm not sure what that entails. Anywho, it was cool seeing this pop up on my feed. The robots know my brain, now.
@@SarbjitSingh-rs6kp I haven't shot Nikon in 14 years, so anything's interesting at this point. Ha! The tactile experience of the Zf is super nice, so I'll need to check out that Z6iii. ;)
Got the ZF recently and I’ll be selling all my Fuji and one of my leicas. I think that’s what I like about it. It’s FF, can take my M mount glass, great sensor, great AF when needed. Good video when needed. Manual focus is amazing. Really well thought out camera that ticks a lot of boxes. I actually like the colors better than my Fujis. I think the reds are better and to me that’s one of the most important colors to capture accurately. Fuji reds never look right to me compared to my Leica or older canons even. Rich Tone Portrait is actually pretty nice for generally shooting and it LOOKS like we are going to have some really good “recipe” control in upcoming Nikon cameras. If they do that well they will eat fujis lunch.
Do you realise how good your production are?? How well your video are made? I never had interess in nikon whatsoever but after to telling one last time how a freaking great work you made i’m gonna teach myself about this camera I want to see movies from you mate be proud of what you do and keep going ! A fan of your work
Bought myself a zf after a summer of going film crazy. This camera blends the absolute best of both worlds and i can’t see myself wanting anything else. A digital manual focusing dream
Holy crap!! BY FAAAARRRRRRR the best video I’ve seen in forever. The writing, the sound, the color grade is outstanding. Thank you. First video I’ve hit like on in six months.
seems to be the same reasons I bought my (used) Df, sensor quality being good, enjoyable tactile experience, but also the ability to use older, classic lenses
I actually watched this video 3 times because I needed to fully grasp each part. 1) For the Camera Zf particulars, right balance of specs to feels and such. 2) For the Bladerunner/Cyberpunk aspect that just cannot be understated how well you pieced this together to make it feel like we're in that era. 3) For the Weaponized Nostalgia aspect that gives me the feels of original Pizza hut and Arcades but we're not talking about anything but the camera. Absolutely stunning visuals, scripting, and edit. Well done.
Bro could you please do everyone a favor and leave some production value left for the rest of us.... Your videos are full on cinema releases every singe time. Super impressive : )
Ok this is interesting. We've moved on a little from Fujifilm and that's a good thing I really want to learn about other brands and this is always a nice cinematic way to do it.
Immediately clicked on this video and as usual, you didn't disappoint. The Sci-Fi/Bladerunner style to your reviews/videos are amazing to watch and like I said before on another comment, it feels more like an event rather than a camera/lens review. The visuals, the soundscape and the overall storytelling is superb as well as being very unique. It's very interesting to see many Fuji owners test or own the Nikon Zf and if I was using Full Frame, it would definitely be Nikon. I'd like to know how you feel about the ZF compared to the X-T3 because your X-T3 review really showed how much you love that camera?
The production value and creativity of your channel is unbelievable and to think that its all about cameras is absurd. Im not complaining ofcourse i just think visual storytelling like this would suit almost all kinds of topics
A camera that I find not only fabulous but that stands out from the mass of similar devices. An absolutely phenomenal review like each of your reviews. I flee youtube for all these smelly tests to the glory of I don't know which brand, which often seem just window dressing probably in the pay of certain brands, perfectly useless and soulless reviews. Yours on the contrary are beautiful and the soul is projected intimately. It's the only TH-cam channel I'm going to subscribe to. Congratulations GxAce
Excellent as always! I’ve still never shot Nikon digitally, and this camera was the first that really got my attention based entirely on feeling alone. Might have to resist looking at it in Yodobashi later… 😅
You my friend are a very talented film maker. You don't just make content videos for TH-cam you make cinematic short films. I love your cinematic and entertaining videos. Well done indeed.
This video is stunning. I have been eyeing the Zf for months and now after watching it I don't want it, I NEED it. You have portrayed the exact reason why film cameras are still sought after... they bring you back to an era where there was emotion and connection with taking the actual picture and then also developing/enlarging it. I started in the 90s with film, both B&W, color and slides. The tactile experience of a camera has always been important to me and then transitioning to digital I felt like fulfilling the job but with emptiness and lack of joy... the Zf should be fun to use and it is no slouch for the price and specs!
All your points about the Zf are quite right, and I would say most of them apply to it's smaller, older brother: the Zfc. I've seen a lot of hate towards it, but it's also a great capable camera, great low-light performance, and the design and size of it have given me a new drive to shoot everyday. If a camera inspires you to go out there and capture, it makes it a great camera. Great video as always!
In fact, you can easily upload film recipes to the Zf. The Nikon editor is imho much more convenient than the Fuji recipes procedure. The results are at least on par with Fuji color science, referring to my experience with both.
@@CianMcsweeneywait until nikon updates it’s “flexible color” into zf, after this it’ll be on par with fuji in this regard, or maybe even more flexible
Nostalgia becomes a product, let's not pretend that nikon realised f3 back in the good old days out of love, it was always a product, nothing wrong with that for me
A corporation is incapable of any emotion, but, having owned and cherished an F2 Photomic from ‘74 until it was stolen in a burglary in ’85, I firmly believe that at least some of the designers and engineers who developed the F2 were motivated by something beyond their need for the next paycheck. Love? Very possible, IMHO. Some kind of passion, for sure. 🔥
how you feel about 40 is how i feel about 35. 28 sometimes feels too wide and 40-50 is sometimes (always) too tight and 35 is pretty much perfect compromise :P
The Zf is indeed a VERY good performing camera but even though the camera is heavy that weight unfortunately does not translate into "tank like" as older Nikon's previously had. The bottom plate is a thin plastic that covers a small amount of magnesium that the tripod mount is built into. If you drop it and it lands on the bottom, that plastic will shatter. The top and front plates are a thin soft magnesium and the screws and screw holes strip easily. The brass knobs while very nice are held onto the top plate with thin plastic parts. I know this because I learned the hard way. The heft of the camera comes from all that advanced tech that is inside of it. Not because the body is tough. Even with the questionable build quality the Zf is still and incredible performing power house of a camera. I still love the Zf and plan on eventually buying another one but it is important to know what the Zf is and isn't when it comes to build quality. Yet another high quality narrative driven review GXAce. I always enjoy your videos.
The ZF makes me feel like I’m learning all over again. On dials and switches. Hoping my combo creates the perfect image. It’s the reminder of what photography first was for me
Zf plus voigt speedy glasses is a whole new magic. Ultra fast and ultrasharp brings new depth to low light photography that I guarantee Casey will love seeing his works with voigts x mount f/0.9 glasses
I love my Zf. It provides a different experience than other modern cameras ... especially with adapted vintage lenses to complete the illusion. It's great.
As if I didn't want this camera enough already, GxAce makes it the most appealing bit of kit to be released in years. This video has just cost me thousands 🤣
I'm with you...Nikon SP! I think one of the brilliant things Pixii camera has shown us is that if software engineers with no mechanical RF experience can make a modern rangefinder then there is no reason the big three can't! :-). Let's go Nikon SP digital mechanical rangefinder! :-)
i am a forever nikon addict. when i was selling a million in camera gear a year back in 2014-ish i was asking Nikon to make this camera. my first camera was an FM-10 and I hold my Nikon F / FM / F1 etc dear to me. the design, reliability and hell the nostalgia. but to have a throwback body that can handle most of my old glass (punch in focus for my even older lenses) RED luts with two card slots and the same batteries as my boring DLSR/Zs. this is the one I'm buying as the last mirrorless I'll ever own.
I am very happy with my cheap full frame Canon 5D and 6D combined with the great EF 40/2.8 and some other EF lenses which you can get very cheap now. The colours are gorgeous. This is my Nostalgia setup.
It's a strange thing to think about: product reviews as art. The Zf is an amazingly capable and deeply pleasing camera. But I do feel like it's a little less coherent and reminiscent of the '70s/'80s film camera experience (I started taking pictures in '94 and never stopped using film) than the Fujifilm cameras (the lack of aperture ring lenses being a good example). I agree with this on lots though. I'd never really thought to compare it to the F3 and that makes lots of sense - and makes that grip more appealing than I'd previously thought it.
I feel soo disconnected from my past, like it never really happened and there is no one I am looking forward to seeing in the afterlife. Am I even human. I do have some photographs that stand as testament to my existence.
I didn't need to see this video from my favorite photography channel.. I already kinda regret opting for the X100VI instead of the ZF 😅💔 Nonetheless, fantastic video as always
I use a Zfc as my main body since it's basically the smallest Nikon mirrorless (easily one-handed with smallrig grip and smaller primes) and I love having physical dials instead of digging through menus (plus it looks more unassuming for street imo). While FF and IBIS would be nice to have, I got this for about 1/3 the price of a Zf and have been able to invest much more in lenses which is the standard gear truism (plus a Meike EF-Z speedbooster and some vintage glass), I even got a 300PF and FTZ just for wildlife and no regrets lol... I'm too young for it to evoke "genuine" nostalgia but I just like it at face value on both form and function, it hits the sweet spot for me.
I got mine last December, I'd been looking to get back to an SLR type system for longer lenses, since the eclipse was coming up, and 90mm on a rangefinder wasn't going to do it justice. The Zf was the right features, at the right price, with a lens ecosystem that would do what I needed, though the tactile knobs are definitely a bonus. If I had to choose again today, now that the Z6III has been released, I'd still choose the Zf.
Those wild shots of extreme close-ups on your eyes are very cool. I hate all gear review videos other than these that have actual craft put into the production.
I like to mention that this isn't the first modern retro styled digital camera from Nikon, the ZF's predessor is the Nikon DF from 2013, its a DSLR of course. And Nikon sort of made a digital Nikon SP with the Coolpix P7800 but needless to say it was made more to reach a price than soul and is it a rangefinder if it still uses a EVF? But I wont deny that Mirrorless technology allows Nikon, Fuji and Olympus/OM Systems to achieve a smaller form factor and be more faithful to the design of yester-years. Now only if they can make more of them in silver and Canon to get on board...
Nostalgia sells. Always has and probably always will. In happens in every field. In my world as a musician, Fender and Gibson are marketing cutom shop ‘relics’ of ‘50s and ‘60s strats and Les Pauls etc. Massive mark up for ‘distressing’ the guitars to look old. If you’re over 50, chances are you grew up on these old analogue film Nikons and Canons. Couldn’t afford them in my teens but at this point in life Gen x will tend to have more disposable income allowing them to be a prime marketing target! Great video!
That tiny error in the hardcoded subs @10:31 kinda gives my brain comfort, because everything else is so amazing I almost don’t feel worthy of watching.
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Been watching every single Zf review under the sun because ive been wanting to buy it, until i scrolled down my notification bar, and saw it as GxAce's thumbnail, and i was like
" it is time"
Haha, was about to comment the same thing. I’m torn between keeping my X-T5 and 35mm f1.4 and love to a ZF with a 40mm and some vintage lenses.
yep. me too.
@@ChristianB90for me the 40mm f2 lens has the same “magic” and similar character old XF 35mm 1.4 has. It’s not perfect nor extremely sharp but people love it. Not to mention the size of both are pretty similar. Nikon 40mm is wider of course but it’s like combining my favourite focal lengths into one (35mm & 50mm)
@@ChristianB90 For someone who had the XT5, please get the ZF. It's significantly better, in my opinion!
It’s well worth it the feel is special
It´s like sitting in the Bladerunner universe, watching Deckard reviewing camerastuff. It´s…. absolutly…. stunning….
That old Nikon ad at the start goes unbelievably hard
I have been saying for 5-6 years now in every camera forums that camera companies need to make ads and commercials again. It'll drive up sales and bring back the nostalgia of what camera lovers had back then
The soundscape on GxAce vids is exceptional.
These videos are on another level. Your effort doesn't go unnoticed !!!!
This is my favourite TH-cam channel, generating the most anticipation for the next video. The production quality and creativity is amazing.
Your ability to express such emotions like nostalgia while introducing cameras is incredibly impressive. Every time I watch a video from you, I get the sense that my eyes are floating, the colors are soo damn beautiful. Love the work.
You have the best photographs and the best videos on YT. Better than the “top” ones that just have slo-mo “cinematic” videos of them standing in front of a waterfall. You deserve millions of followers bro. Keep up the great work.
THe quality of production, cinematography and sound is literally light years ahead of any other channel on here. Outstanding, as always.
What the hell kind of algorithm doesn't put this at the top of my feed from the moment this drops? BAD ALGORITHM!!!
The writing on the video on this channel is just incredible. The visual and audio is fantastic, but the writing makes this really stick. Bravo.
I played with the Z fc a bunch last year and definitely wanted a FF version. I really enjoyed it, and had a lot of fun editing the photos in post (don't care for film sims). I'm currently testing the Z6 III, I'm kind of tempted to switch entirely to Nikon, but I don't think it'll happen
It’s definitely compelling for sure! What are you shooting with now?
@@GxAce Currently the Canon R5 C. I wanted to love the more portable design - tried the X-Pro 3 for a year, but while I enjoyed some of my shooting on it, I always enjoyed myself more breaking out the Canon.
Mind blowing gorgeous film, I couldn’t look away. Awesome editing, you are a talented filmmaker.
This camera is glorious. Yesterday, I was able to check one out while on a photowalk with some pals here in Tokyo. Nothing but GREAT things to say about this rig. And the 40mm lens? That has been my go-to for so long, so now I need to get my hands on this whole kit. Branded as the "special edition" here in Tokyo. I'm not sure what that entails. Anywho, it was cool seeing this pop up on my feed. The robots know my brain, now.
"Special Edition" refers solely to the lens, and is only about its external design. The 40mm SE is a "retro style" version of the regular 40mm.
Really hesitating between this one and the Z6iii
@@SarbjitSingh-rs6kp I haven't shot Nikon in 14 years, so anything's interesting at this point. Ha! The tactile experience of the Zf is super nice, so I'll need to check out that Z6iii. ;)
0:49 - Im an editor for a living and this montage is *chefs kiss* - nicely done!
gave me a f-ing headache
Got the ZF recently and I’ll be selling all my Fuji and one of my leicas. I think that’s what I like about it. It’s FF, can take my M mount glass, great sensor, great AF when needed. Good video when needed. Manual focus is amazing. Really well thought out camera that ticks a lot of boxes. I actually like the colors better than my Fujis. I think the reds are better and to me that’s one of the most important colors to capture accurately. Fuji reds never look right to me compared to my Leica or older canons even. Rich Tone Portrait is actually pretty nice for generally shooting and it LOOKS like we are going to have some really good “recipe” control in upcoming Nikon cameras. If they do that well they will eat fujis lunch.
Do you realise how good your production are?? How well your video are made? I never had interess in nikon whatsoever but after to telling one last time how a freaking great work you made i’m gonna teach myself about this camera
I want to see movies from you mate be proud of what you do and keep going !
A fan of your work
Thinking about a GxAce review and lo and behold “uploaded 39s ago”.
Love this and glad someone is trying something unique for a TH-cam channel! Making my GenX heart warm
The music selection was pretty banger in this video and really shuck my home audio system, I loved it! 💜
I clicked on this video so fast. Thanks for making my Sunday. One of a kind video making over something I love. Thanks Ace!
My goodness. You've absolutely excelled in production quality in this one
Bought myself a zf after a summer of going film crazy. This camera blends the absolute best of both worlds and i can’t see myself wanting anything else. A digital manual focusing dream
Holy crap!! BY FAAAARRRRRRR the best video I’ve seen in forever. The writing, the sound, the color grade is outstanding. Thank you. First video I’ve hit like on in six months.
seems to be the same reasons I bought my (used) Df, sensor quality being good, enjoyable tactile experience, but also the ability to use older, classic lenses
Great as usual.
Funny also cause Samuel Streetlife just released his „1 year“ owning this camera review a few hours before your video.
thanks! despite these videos being like long well produced adverts, I much prefer the more informative videos by Samuel..
I actually watched this video 3 times because I needed to fully grasp each part.
1) For the Camera Zf particulars, right balance of specs to feels and such.
2) For the Bladerunner/Cyberpunk aspect that just cannot be understated how well you pieced this together to make it feel like we're in that era.
3) For the Weaponized Nostalgia aspect that gives me the feels of original Pizza hut and Arcades but we're not talking about anything but the camera.
Absolutely stunning visuals, scripting, and edit. Well done.
Bro could you please do everyone a favor and leave some production value left for the rest of us....
Your videos are full on cinema releases every singe time. Super impressive : )
Ok this is interesting. We've moved on a little from Fujifilm and that's a good thing I really want to learn about other brands and this is always a nice cinematic way to do it.
Always befuddled by "we" a bit. Is there a mouse in your pocket?
@POVwithRC "We" as in the audience ... If that confuses you, I'm assuming life is an exhausting process for you.
Immediately clicked on this video and as usual, you didn't disappoint. The Sci-Fi/Bladerunner style to your reviews/videos are amazing to watch and like I said before on another comment, it feels more like an event rather than a camera/lens review. The visuals, the soundscape and the overall storytelling is superb as well as being very unique.
It's very interesting to see many Fuji owners test or own the Nikon Zf and if I was using Full Frame, it would definitely be Nikon. I'd like to know how you feel about the ZF compared to the X-T3 because your X-T3 review really showed how much you love that camera?
The production value and creativity of your channel is unbelievable and to think that its all about cameras is absurd. Im not complaining ofcourse i just think visual storytelling like this would suit almost all kinds of topics
I’m now obsessed with your content, as a cyberpunk genre fan, you hit all my buttons
A camera that I find not only fabulous but that stands out from the mass of similar devices. An absolutely phenomenal review like each of your reviews. I flee youtube for all these smelly tests to the glory of I don't know which brand, which often seem just window dressing probably in the pay of certain brands, perfectly useless and soulless reviews. Yours on the contrary are beautiful and the soul is projected intimately. It's the only TH-cam channel I'm going to subscribe to. Congratulations GxAce
Excellent as always! I’ve still never shot Nikon digitally, and this camera was the first that really got my attention based entirely on feeling alone. Might have to resist looking at it in Yodobashi later… 😅
Thanks :) It’s so cool man haha. I know you would enjoy it ;)
You my friend are a very talented film maker. You don't just make content videos for TH-cam you make cinematic short films. I love your cinematic and entertaining videos. Well done indeed.
Holy shite, I don’t know how fast I pressed this notification, another cinematic masterpiece thanks gxace
This video is stunning. I have been eyeing the Zf for months and now after watching it I don't want it, I NEED it. You have portrayed the exact reason why film cameras are still sought after... they bring you back to an era where there was emotion and connection with taking the actual picture and then also developing/enlarging it. I started in the 90s with film, both B&W, color and slides. The tactile experience of a camera has always been important to me and then transitioning to digital I felt like fulfilling the job but with emptiness and lack of joy... the Zf should be fun to use and it is no slouch for the price and specs!
All your points about the Zf are quite right, and I would say most of them apply to it's smaller, older brother: the Zfc. I've seen a lot of hate towards it, but it's also a great capable camera, great low-light performance, and the design and size of it have given me a new drive to shoot everyday. If a camera inspires you to go out there and capture, it makes it a great camera.
Great video as always!
Did you know the first canon eos-1 that introduced its current design language is almost as old as the cameras that inspired this "nostalgic" look.
I found you with this video and immediately subscribed. Such a unique way to review a product and its incredible how refreshing it is.
david “from the mkbhd waveform podcast” imel jump scares 7:53
Your videos are stellar for sure…but your photos are as insane…Wonderful. The creativity and dedication you have 🔥
Man, that intro was incredible! Great video as always!
In fact, you can easily upload film recipes to the Zf. The Nikon editor is imho much more convenient than the Fuji recipes procedure. The results are at least on par with Fuji color science, referring to my experience with both.
film recipes aren't his issue with the colors, he just personally really likes fuji's color science. IMO both are great so it's a subjective opinion
@@CianMcsweeneywait until nikon updates it’s “flexible color” into zf, after this it’ll be on par with fuji in this regard, or maybe even more flexible
i dont even care about the camera this time.. i'm just here for your cinematography style! 🔥
Nostalgia becomes a product, let's not pretend that nikon realised f3 back in the good old days out of love, it was always a product, nothing wrong with that for me
A corporation is incapable of any emotion, but, having owned and cherished an F2 Photomic from ‘74 until it was stolen in a burglary in ’85, I firmly believe that at least some of the designers and engineers who developed the F2 were motivated by something beyond their need for the next paycheck. Love? Very possible, IMHO. Some kind of passion, for sure. 🔥
It's always a good day when GX drops a new video
The intro reminds me of the movie Pi, but in color. Soo good!
Everytime I watch one your videos, i'm freakin' blown away. What a time to be on youtube.
the next version needs to be reduced back to the size of the Zfc but with full brass top and bottom plates so it doesn’t feel cheap like the Zfc.
Your videos are the best! Your videos are the reason why I nowadays shoot with Fujifilm, and I love it 👍
At this point, you could make films about your favorite breath mints and I'd watch. :)
Well. That intro is one hell of a way to discover a TH-cam channel.
Masterpiece. 🔥
I wasnt even aware the Zf had that manual focus subject detection feature. Now i want one - that should indeed be in everything.
I just can't stand HOW COOL YOU DO THIS !
how you feel about 40 is how i feel about 35. 28 sometimes feels too wide and 40-50 is sometimes (always) too tight and 35 is pretty much perfect compromise :P
The Zf is indeed a VERY good performing camera but even though the camera is heavy that weight unfortunately does not translate into "tank like" as older Nikon's previously had. The bottom plate is a thin plastic that covers a small amount of magnesium that the tripod mount is built into. If you drop it and it lands on the bottom, that plastic will shatter. The top and front plates are a thin soft magnesium and the screws and screw holes strip easily. The brass knobs while very nice are held onto the top plate with thin plastic parts. I know this because I learned the hard way. The heft of the camera comes from all that advanced tech that is inside of it. Not because the body is tough. Even with the questionable build quality the Zf is still and incredible performing power house of a camera. I still love the Zf and plan on eventually buying another one but it is important to know what the Zf is and isn't when it comes to build quality.
Yet another high quality narrative driven review GXAce. I always enjoy your videos.
I love how all of my favourite creators now just casually hanging out together: In samples you can see photos of Jonas and David
I love your video so much. There is nothing like you out there.
As usual… just great! I enjoy watching your content so much. It’s like a timetravel into my youth. Thank you for the effort
The ZF makes me feel like I’m learning all over again. On dials and switches. Hoping my combo creates the perfect image. It’s the reminder of what photography first was for me
Zf plus voigt speedy glasses is a whole new magic. Ultra fast and ultrasharp brings new depth to low light photography that I guarantee Casey will love seeing his works with voigts x mount f/0.9 glasses
I love my Zf. It provides a different experience than other modern cameras ... especially with adapted vintage lenses to complete the illusion. It's great.
As if I didn't want this camera enough already, GxAce makes it the most appealing bit of kit to be released in years. This video has just cost me thousands 🤣
That soldier shot. Inmaculate. 😮💨
24MP?! I'm happy with my 18MP Leica M9 from 2009. Which still has the same general design and ergonomics of the mid 1950's.
Bro, you must be one of the biggest addicts to Cyberpunk 2077. Respect.
I'm with you...Nikon SP! I think one of the brilliant things Pixii camera has shown us is that if software engineers with no mechanical RF experience can make a modern rangefinder then there is no reason the big three can't! :-). Let's go Nikon SP digital mechanical rangefinder! :-)
i am a forever nikon addict. when i was selling a million in camera gear a year back in 2014-ish i was asking Nikon to make this camera. my first camera was an FM-10 and I hold my Nikon F / FM / F1 etc dear to me. the design, reliability and hell the nostalgia. but to have a throwback body that can handle most of my old glass (punch in focus for my even older lenses) RED luts with two card slots and the same batteries as my boring DLSR/Zs. this is the one I'm buying as the last mirrorless I'll ever own.
I am very happy with my cheap full frame Canon 5D and 6D combined with the great EF 40/2.8 and some other EF lenses which you can get very cheap now. The colours are gorgeous. This is my Nostalgia setup.
heyyyy 7:53 it's my guy :') this video is incredible, cant wait to see what you do next
This is by far your best video, so conceptual, love it.
It's a strange thing to think about: product reviews as art. The Zf is an amazingly capable and deeply pleasing camera. But I do feel like it's a little less coherent and reminiscent of the '70s/'80s film camera experience (I started taking pictures in '94 and never stopped using film) than the Fujifilm cameras (the lack of aperture ring lenses being a good example). I agree with this on lots though. I'd never really thought to compare it to the F3 and that makes lots of sense - and makes that grip more appealing than I'd previously thought it.
I've owned a lot of cameras but the Zf is my baby. It's just right. 🥰
The vidoe's from the channel are so amazing and look really amazing, keep up the insane work!!
I feel soo disconnected from my past, like it never really happened and there is no one I am looking forward to seeing in the afterlife. Am I even human. I do have some photographs that stand as testament to my existence.
Beautiful video! Also, unexpected David Cameo 😅 7:53
1:31 world war 1 GxAce 😳 we need a dedicated video jus with him
I didn't need to see this video from my favorite photography channel..
I already kinda regret opting for the X100VI instead of the ZF 😅💔
Nonetheless, fantastic video as always
Went from 8+ years on old Nikon film cameras to Zf 1 month ago. Couldn't agree more, I'm happy every second using it.
I'm not even gonna buy the camera but I had to stay and watch. The effort put in this is amazing.
So well put together... a real user review, talking about the stuff we care about... and oh yeah, your Vietnam flashback was on another level!!!!!!
This is probably one of your best, and I'm not saying that because I use Nikon.
Nostalgia sells, at first I thought I was looking at Nikon f3 in the thumbnail.
I use a Zfc as my main body since it's basically the smallest Nikon mirrorless (easily one-handed with smallrig grip and smaller primes) and I love having physical dials instead of digging through menus (plus it looks more unassuming for street imo). While FF and IBIS would be nice to have, I got this for about 1/3 the price of a Zf and have been able to invest much more in lenses which is the standard gear truism (plus a Meike EF-Z speedbooster and some vintage glass), I even got a 300PF and FTZ just for wildlife and no regrets lol... I'm too young for it to evoke "genuine" nostalgia but I just like it at face value on both form and function, it hits the sweet spot for me.
I got mine last December, I'd been looking to get back to an SLR type system for longer lenses, since the eclipse was coming up, and 90mm on a rangefinder wasn't going to do it justice. The Zf was the right features, at the right price, with a lens ecosystem that would do what I needed, though the tactile knobs are definitely a bonus. If I had to choose again today, now that the Z6III has been released, I'd still choose the Zf.
Those wild shots of extreme close-ups on your eyes are very cool. I hate all gear review videos other than these that have actual craft put into the production.
Great video as always, even though I don't like Nikon gear .... Every GXace video is a visual feast.
And may I add, an emotional one!!!
I like to mention that this isn't the first modern retro styled digital camera from Nikon, the ZF's predessor is the Nikon DF from 2013, its a DSLR of course. And Nikon sort of made a digital Nikon SP with the Coolpix P7800 but needless to say it was made more to reach a price than soul and is it a rangefinder if it still uses a EVF?
But I wont deny that Mirrorless technology allows Nikon, Fuji and Olympus/OM Systems to achieve a smaller form factor and be more faithful to the design of yester-years. Now only if they can make more of them in silver and Canon to get on board...
In 2044 these TH-cam infomercials will be nostalgic. All the others forgotten.
Because the modern world sucks and people are longing for the analog age
Nostalgia sells. Always has and probably always will. In happens in every field. In my world as a musician, Fender and Gibson are marketing cutom shop ‘relics’ of ‘50s and ‘60s strats and Les Pauls etc. Massive mark up for ‘distressing’ the guitars to look old.
If you’re over 50, chances are you grew up on these old analogue film Nikons and Canons. Couldn’t afford them in my teens but at this point in life Gen x will tend to have more disposable income allowing them to be a prime marketing target!
Great video!
Thank you for being you.
Your videos never disappoint. 👌
Man music was going hard on this video! good stuff
I hope that one day we get to see the BTS of these videos. Amazing production!
Thanks! I share the behind the scenes over at Patreon.com/GxAce :)
Brother your videos are always top notch. Never disappoints!
Amazing review. The production level on this vid (all of your videos) is off the charts.
Lovely. Thank You for sharing. Greetings from Belgium.
That tiny error in the hardcoded subs @10:31 kinda gives my brain comfort, because everything else is so amazing I almost don’t feel worthy of watching.