From Good to GREAT: Z8 2.0 Makes it Nikon's BEST... But ONE Feature Missing
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Nikon has Just released Firmware 2.0 For the Nikon Z8 giving us the nest of the Z9 and Nikon Zf in one camera. From improved subject detection, to Pixel shift to pre capture and much more. Check out my review to find out if this makes the Nikon Z8 the most versatile Nikon out currently.
Chapter Markers
00:00 Intro
01:27 Bird Subject Detection
02:44 Focus Point
03:11 Cycle AF Modes
04:00 Cancel Zoom with Manual Focus
04:52 Pixel Shift
05:14 New Picture Controls
05:47 Pre Capture
07:09 Improved Playback
07:35 The One Feature Nikon Needs
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I totally agree with you about searching function.😊
yes we need this now more than ever
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I second that. I forget where things are in the menu system all the time!! The menu search function would help immensely!
@@stupest so many features it would help
I honestly didn't even think my Z8 needed an update, so this is incredible.
Indeed. This really brings the best features to the Z8 now
I am very happy with the update. I have been a Nikon shooter for over 20 years and have always been impressed with their dedication to the photographer.
Great to hear!
Tremendous update, really impressed 👏🏻 Love your Search feature idea!
Thanks. Yes, a big update from them that would be a version 2 for other camera companies
This was the first time I've seen one of your videos. I was so impressed, I clicked on the Subscribe button. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Really appreciate the support
lovely review - subbed. Pre-capture in RAW is more about the bandwidth control as i understood from their overview, search would be a great idea going forwards, even if its just in the shortcut list so you can find the menu number its on. I guess its all about customer requests, the more ask the more they will move to try it out i guess. Ive seen others say about pre-capture Raw and search so hopefully they are listening to users requests. just happy to be getting updates like this , it adds value as a customer.
Definitely. Hope they add raw as well since Sony can do it. Thanks for watching!!
Great video explaining most critical features and love this camera too but love the Zf more😀. Gone are the days when I was manually focusing my Nikon FE and FM and manual exposure. We had three things to work on, Focus, Exposure and Composition. Now we are holding a complex computer in our hand and expect it to do everything for us. Don't get me wrong I love my new Nikon cameras, I am only comparing them to what I have used over the years and all I can say is that I was having a lot more fun and satisfaction doing photography then than now, just what I experienced and it is subjective. Cheers
Understand. I also have film cameras I like to shoot with as it removes all this tech and I focus on other things. I hope with all the tech we have now that camera companies will find a way to simplify it for us. I don’t want a camera doing everything for me but allowing me the option to find the settings I need most without searching on the internet as that takes me away from the photography.
Canon user here... First time I found one of your vids, awesome and very professional content, suscribed!
Thank you much appreciated. Working on a review for the Canon 200-800 lens that should be up soon!
i liked your wonderful video - Die hard nikon fans who were feeling let down for a few years are well & truly thrilled with the Z8 & Z9 and all the new firmware updates . The bird detection mode is amazing ( i used it on Z9) . More importantly glass like the 400 2.8 , 600 PF etc have given Nikon a definite edge espy in wildlife photography. However there is one feature which i think could be added through a firmware update & will really help in landscape / candid / city scapes etc - feature required is as follows : Display the overblown highlights as zebra stripes in the viewfinder / lcd even as we adjust the exposure - this will be a killer feature .Sony has this & many pros swear by this feature . What is surprising is that this is available in Video mode in the Z8/9 , why can't this be enabled for stills? It will save a lot of time in terms of shooting pics with the right exposures . I have written this many times to nikon but to no avail. Can you also reach out to nikon & - help in getting this feature incorporated in the next update .
Great idea!! I’ll forward it to them
Great video. Now I'm really excited to get out and try the new update features. On your last point, in a perfect world a search feature like you describe would be helpful but on such a small screen with my big fingers I think it would slow things down rather than speed things up. Cheers!
Thanks for watching. Yes the input method my need to be tweaked a bit but hopefully some sort of search feature could be brought into the UI
Honestly I love your way of explaining things. More so I am a Z8 user and I have been using nikon since the film Era. That "search" update wld be a huge improvement. Thanks for the update
Thanks much appreciated
I didn't realize that there were so many bird photographers that they needed a separate focus function. I still wait to Z6 III is in store :)
Indeed. This is a growing community. I believe due to the past few years where we were limited in where we could go, birding grew quite a bit. It’s addictive haha. Always trying to get that one series of shots etc
Thank you great wrap up, agree with that. What's your opinion of this: astro tracking and auto panning (video/time lapses)? The hardware could allready full fill both since it can perform pixel shift and VR. GPS is actually not needed, the coordinates can be obtained by phone or dialed in manually . - Without a tracker one get exposures of about 8 sec with a 35 mm lens, with an in built tracker 120 seconds is feasible for the VR-system maybe 180 sec. So one can use lower ISO / reach better S/N ratios and capture fainter stuff. - Another thing I think it can be used for auto-panning as well for the longer focal lengths while filming or making time lapses. 2 degrees tilting and/or panning by shifting the sensor is a lot when you use s focal length longer than 135 mm. - Would be an stand out option from the rest of the bunch. Saves you from lugging 2 kg of extra equipment in the mountains.
Thanks for watching. To be honest I don’t really do astrophotography much to comment on this. But I do feel there should be more tools for astrophotographers in the future.
Great explanation, Bobby. You are always helping users, thanks!
Thanks! Glad I could help
Bobby, Did they bring manual focus eye assist from the Zf to the Nikon z8 in this FW update. I know sometimes they give stuff and don’t even mention it. I’m a z8 user but hanging onto current firmware for a week or so in case there are any bugs. Great content. Kind regards, RT
Thanks! No they didn’t. Firmware is solid from my experience.
@@btonelli thanks for the intel squire. Good luck building over the next year and I’m certainly going to tune in/subscribe for more.
@@roscot40 thank you. And thanks for the support
How would the budget Nikon 180-600 perform in the AF department on the Z8? Can it match up with the fixed focal length 600/6.3? Or will the inferior 180-600 STM motor miss a lot, a lot of shots? Thanks
Hard to say. I didn’t test it but I guess it would fair decently depending on its limitations.
Hi my friend What about the Manual focusing assistance of the Zf, following the eye even in manual focus mode? Did they implement this in the Z8 This feature will make my choice between the 2 cameras Thanks in advance
Hi. This is not in the Z8. Only Zf currently
@@btonelli thanks !🙏 this feature is really unique and I really see the interest of it. When I grab my Otus 55mm 1.4 on my D6 I struggle keeping the point of focus on the eye while I’m checking the green spot on the bottom on the screen ! Zf would be a revelation to me!
How can we suggest Nikon to add this feature to z8? Is there any way to do it? - email, social media, forum?
@@QbekR email, social media. Nikon reads feedback and if enough people ask for it will try to amend along the way
Does pre-capture work with back button focus?
new bird detections pure fire
Indeed. Crazy fast and accurate
I'm totally elated over this update to the Z8
It’s fantastic
Most informative Video - based on above and how good Z8 & Z9, the rumored Z6 III going to be a hot cake sellar
Thanks! Yes it should be!
Hi Bobby - the search idea is a great one - agreed the Z8 is definitively the top hybrid 35mm camera on the market and keeps getting better. -PD
Thanks! Kudos to Nikon for constantly improving it
Agreed, search would be a nice feature for any camera. I always have a copy of the user's manual PDF on my smartphone as a workaround but sometimes I feel it would be much easier if a feature can bring me a list of settings directly by searching on the camera indeed. Canon allows to have personal slides of menu settings (allowing you to group settings with your own priorities), would be at least great to have this also on Zs...On the other hand, this Z8 has so many ways of configuring buttons that I hardly see any limitation. Maybe another feature would be great - and Thom Hogan wrote about it - is to have the ability to name saved settings files and recall them by name. (i.e. Telezooms.bin or Standard.bin etc. for instance to have a set of settings for each type of lens attached to the body).
That idea from Thom sounds good! Definitely would help
This is a great video. Nikon has done a great thing with this firmware upgrade. I think the search function would work but it's a great idea to learn our camera. I think Nikon did a great job with providing options to customized and save the most used settings. We can also use the Banks to do this as well.
Thank you 🙏
I like the way you presented & explain the settings. I do have one thing I think Nikon needs to do is related to Pre-Release Burst. I don't use it because I want RAW images NOT jpg. I understand it takes more memory. I would be happy if they dropped it to a 1/2 or 1/4 second max with only 10 seconds of half-press because you had to release and re-half-press.
Thank you. Yes would be great if they did RAW. Hopefully in the future
Voice Search. Simple voice to text menu filtering. I agree this would be stellar.
Thanks!
Thanks Nikon! Nice update
Indeed. Great update
Vocal search since there is a mic, ask for best settings, best portrait configuration or sport .... and it implement it in a dedicated AI bank so you can try it immediatly
Good idea but would take a lot for language understanding. Like the AI feature and I think that’s how it will be in the near future
@@btonelli I wanna talk to my body to activate flicker, to change clipping levels or deactivate IBIS. All these buttons are great, 46 items displayed on EVF too, hard to visual and muscle memory all
The feature I would love saving the banks so once you set them up they are not modified unless you turn the feature on. Also saving the menu banks into an internal memory so when the mem cards are formatted they are not lost.
Very good ideas! Like these too!
And I would like to see the manual focus zoom mode update smoother on z8, for it displays much slower than on zf
It’s supposed to be smoother with this update as well. Have you tried it?
Yes I tried it, unless I'm doing something wrong its the same as the last firmware, when you are zoomed in in still mode, try panning and see how much it blurs the image, its just not updating at 60 fps. when you zoom out its displaying again smoothly. @@btonelli
Nothing to add. I have purchased Z8 1 week ago with 1.1 firmware, the birds tracking was at the level of Canon R5 (which I used to use for last 3 years), after 2.0 firmware was introduced, I have to admit that Ninon Z8 rules! I can use only one AF button and it always grab the bird's eye. Even in flight. No issue at all.
Thanks for watching. The update is quite significant and this enhanced tracking seems to also help with other subjects as well
Video appreciated! Three questions: 1. A Nikon issue that can be rather easily addressed via firmware and which is VERY serious, as far as I am concerned, but which I am not aware of being mentioned as much as it should: Nikon, as far as I know, does not [and never did] offer an option to correct photo orientation in camera and if 3rd party [software] is thus employed weird things happen to the photo files [JPG’s and NEF’s], which prevent them from being fully recognizable/manageable/editable by the very same camera that took them. Many other manufacturers [Canon, Olympus/OM System, Panasonic, Sony - I am not aware about any others] offer this option in camera, why not Nikon - do they seriously believe their cameras to be immune to being fooled when they are turned directly up- or downwards?! Orientation errors do happen, both ways, all the time and it would be sensible to have such errors corrected in camera with a few clicks [or taps] AND have the option to further edit/process those photos in camera! Does the Z 8 offer this option, then? 2. Has the Z 8 done away - already! - with Nikon’s ridiculous photo files 8.3 naming scheme - or at least is it using one more number instead of an underscore in the filenames - also with creating a new folder every 1000 [2000 if shooting RAW+JPEG] photos?! 3. Does the Z 8 offer a way to QUICKLY recall custom shooting parameter settings, like say the Z 6 II [U1, U2, U3] does, thus avoiding missing the shot while fumbling with the menus?
Hi. With the recent firmware update you have auto image rotation in the playback menu. Photo naming can be edited to your preference. Yes Nikon has shooting banks that can recall settings by selecting the bank you programmed your respective settings into. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching
@@btonelli Thank you for replying, however you do not answer my questions: 1. I am talking about photo orientation *_correction_* , not correct display of already badly oriented photos 2. also *_longer_* filenames, not limited customization of fixed length filenames neither unjustifiably limited amount of photo files in a folder 3. finally I am talking about *_QUICK_* shooting parameter set recall - like, for instance, is the case with the Z 6 II - thus not missing the shot.
Left Nikon last year for OM Systems OM1, now I am getting screwed like you decribed (coming with a firmware update for the OM1 mark 1 in the form of a mark 2 after only 1.5 year that actually only brings 2 rubberized scroll wheels and a bigger buffer). Makes me realy think of going back to Nikon (as soon as they come with a new, gast apsc Z-camera). Your idea for pre-capture about double pressing is brilliant.
Yeah this update really upset a lot of OM owners. Hopefully Nikon comes out with a solid offering for the APS-C users. However another option is going higher megapixel and just causing the APS-C crop inside
Great Video >> Thank you Bobby
Thanks
Hi there I was wondering why Nikon stop updating firmware for the DSLR? They could be kind to their customer base using recent DSLR with recent Xpeed processors able to be updated with amazing features
The DSLR segment has reached its limit in terms of technology. I think Nikon is using their resources to build up the mirrorless line of their cameras
@@btonelli what if, for those who have plenty of F mount marvelous lenses Nikon pushed the D780 concept even further : a 100% hybrid with native F mount and all the improved technology of the Z system?!!!! A DSLR Looking camera without the need of an FTZ A D880!!! 👌☺️
More seriously the D6 isn’t that far and it has eye detection The D780 is half way between DSLR and Mirror less They both could be implemented with the unique feature of the Zf to my point of view.
@@btonelli It's great to see Nikon adding software features to an already capable hardware like the Z8, but I agree with @didierMoulinphotography regarding Nikon abandoning DSLRs as a whole. They can at least enhance some features that are shared among all their cameras, like snapbridge for example (I have a D850 and a Z50 and it's annoying to use snapbridge on both). And I wouldn't mind an additional ability to connect the camera to a hotspot instead of the camera initiating an ad-hoc hotspot by itself.
@@HussainAlkumaishreality is the more they focus on updating DSLR’s that means taking people away from working on more better enabled future ready products. I understand the nostalgia and love for the older cameras but DSLR cameras for the most part are no longer the direction companies are going towards except Pentax. The Z system has matured to the point that it has surpassed the technology and performance of DSLR’s with even better lenses.
I think it's awesome. In the past you wouldn't get an update like this. Your have to wait until the next version of that camera came out. Nikon is nearly giving us a new camera with just a firmware update for free. I've already tried the bird detection and it's much better than the previous animal detection. There's things in the update that I may use but some people will. I'm not sure if my computer than handle a large file that the pixel shift gives you. I focus stack and blend exposures all the time which creates a larger file. But that was with my 24 mp z6 II. I haven't tried that with my z8 yet. I have 32 gb of ram in my computer but I think I need to upgrade my processor and maybe the graphics card. But I'm willing to try it once just to see. I haven't tried the recapture yet or the auto capture. It may be 3 more years before a z8 II comes out but if they keep giving us updates I may not need another camera. I think the next z8 may have a global shutter.
Yes indeed. Nikon has shown you don’t need a mark II. Just need to give consumers solid firmware updates
One thing I wish Z8 had is smaller RAW option. I would need option to shoot at around 20 MP as well as 45 MP.
I believe there is.
Since you didn’t go through all the updates, I’m still waiting for a 5:4 crop and wondered if they’ve finally made that change and it’s included?
Unfortunately it wasn’t added in
Great video, thanks, but I don't agree with you regarding the ONE feature missing from the Z8 (&Z9). For me the one more upgrade i want is Pre-Capture in RAW, not JPEG. I don't need the 60fps or 120fps Pre-Capture, the 30fps is fine but RAW is essential. Olympus have been doing it with their OM-1s so, come on Nikon, give us this one important upgrade.
Thanks! Yes good option as well. I think this will probably come to the Z9 before the Z8
@@btonelli I really hope so.
You could already cycle AF modes with a function button. Bird detect has levelled up the Z8 👌🏻
I think it may be different. According to Nikon, this is a new feature for firmware 2.0 for the Z8. Yes Bird detect is arguably at the top now right with Sony’s a9III
@@btonelli I'll have a look when I next get it out. But from day 1 I have had FN2 set to cycle mode with back dial and area with front. This is instead of the button on the front side of the camera that is dedicated for this. I would love to shoot with the a9iii and also that new 300mm 2.8 looks amazing.
The a9III is really impressive. I went into the review a bit unsure but damn..this is the future
@@btonelli just looked at the af mode. And it’s a tap to cycle through option rather than press and turn a dial. Love it! 👍🏻
You surprised me with “search” as the missing. But it’s a good one. My vote for #1 missing thing is adding shooting mode (single, continuous, etc) to the bank settings. It’s dumb that you have to separately change that.
Good idea!
Hopefully at least some of these features will be in an update in the Z6/7 mk1 and 2's. Defo would like a search feature , seems like a no brainer. 👍
I think the Mark II perhaps something but will see
Is it now possible to enable subject detection with Manual Focus like on Zf?
No. So far that’s only for the Zf
@@btonelli Hopefully they will fix such a significant omission.
@@underalexander yes agree
@@underalexander it won't be very good for them marketing - wise, people rush to get the ZF just to have this feature and I do not think Nikon would even include this update in any of their future releases, not unless it's a ZFii...its a Retro perk, much like the dedicated B&W switch
@@nethbt I didn't see Nikon's marketing materials stating that this feature was exclusive to the Zf, nor did they advertise it in any way. Zf is beautiful in its own right, and I bought it without even realizing the existence of such a useful feature that is hard to call retro. And knowing that this feature is not on the flagship Z8/Z9 prevents me from replacing my Sony system and switching entirely to Nikon, thus satisfying my video shooting needs. It's bad marketing getting in the way of sales of flagship models. IMHO
Try to shoot in cold dark environment on windy iceland. You put your z-on tripod, switch it on and now you need to setup shoot delay to 10seconds (for any reason). You shot. Now you want to move 100 meters further in snow to get more beautifull picture. You turn off camera, moves through snow couple minutes, mount tripod in snow (it is not simple to get firm legs in deep snow) - turn on camera and.... you need again setup shoot delay because it reset... No one sony/canon or etc did not reset this option...It is the horrible in nikon. Can it be fixed?
I would contact them on this matter. Sounds odd this would happen
Nikon please, on next firmware version 3.0 I would like to see the top Control Panel display to be a little brighter and with more contrast when I turn it on
Actually a good idea. 👍
I have an issue pushing the photo gallery and the gallery is not showing up at all after taking a photo.
Hmm not sure what’s happening with that.
Cycling AF has been added to multiple buttons not only F1 & F2.
Good to know. On my notes from Nikon it was only Fn1 and Fn2
I wouldn't say they are trying to hook their customers up with the intention of being nice... They are trying to recapture back some of the market. That's been clear with virtually every action they have taken. Don't get me wrong, it's a good thing. But I would not, as a potential customer, expect this to be something Nikon does longterm. As always, buy the camera because you like it with the features it already has.
I think we will see this way of working with customers for a while and hope they continue but valid points.
Search is a terrific idea.
Thanks. Hopefully one day they add it in
Wirh all these wonderful latest updates foe for the Z8, it would only further fuel the curiousity of the in coming Z6III ?That auto capture feature introduced to the Z8 is the big one for me, second being pixel shift....Yes, Nikon do listen to consumers.
Let’s see. I hope people aren’t hyping up this Z6III to the point that when it does come out it won’t meat the expectations. If it had a bit more than the Zf that’s already good 😊
@@btonelli Couldn't agree more with that Bro
Everything is very good, but there is still a problem with the focus on a person's eyes with the Z8. It is not OK ... for close distance and portraits it is good but if you want a person in full height ... it does not find the eyes.
Hmm what lens are you using? I didn’t come across this issue
24-70 ...85 .... if you are shooting a portrait to the waist, there is no problem, but if you are shooting in full length, 90% lose focus on the eyes, for this money, the focus is not well done... it just needs to be stuck and yes does not move from the object.
Nikon is still the King of mirrorless camera. The 8K 60fps is overkill. Can't wait for Nikon Z9 II.
They are really making their mark. I shoot in 8k more than I thought I would. Like it quite a bit
@@btonelli 12-bit raw is what I love the most from Z9. Nikon should take their time for making the Mark II. NiKon Z9 will still the best for few more years. Imagine if the Mark II have 16-bit N-Raw + Global Shutter + 16 stops + 8k 120fps it'll be a cakewalk as the best mirrorless camera of all time 😆
@@watarchives haha indeed. I don’t think we will see a mark II so soon. They can do a lot with firmware updates as we are seeing.
Should take delivery tomorrow of a Z8 after 6 GREAT years with a d850. Your comments regarding the firmware updates & apparent new Nikon business model to assure continued value (customer retention & Canon/Sony converters) is a material change for Nikon users but will also shake up the industry. The value added will be too hard to ignore. Do you think once implemented across the product line - new generation product cycles will extend somewhat & lead to less overall number of bodies in the lineup?
Congrats! Good question, I hope so to be honest. I think too many models creates more work for the teams to support every camera. I would prefer less cameras with focus on improving the more concise lineup versus making a ton of models
Would love LUT support for video and stills
In what way?
@@btonelli Panasonic has it in S5mk2 works really well
@@LarsSteenhoff I see yes. Panasonic has some really good features that are quite unique for video
@@btonelliThe real-time LUT feature is also available for stills shooting on the S5ii as well which is an added bonus.
@@doogieham I saw that. Very cool feature
This video is shot beautify
Thank you 🙏
Yep Maybe a ‘Siri like feature
Perhaps if it’s good with multiple languages
Which is why I feel the UI should be more like Android. Not a full on phone experience, but adding features like search and keyboard. Being a UI designer I feel all these manufacturers miss on this and I’m not exactly sure why.
Yes agree. It just takes one of three big players to do it first, the rest will follow
Very good "sit"through of the new firmware update, there is just one thing I would like to comment on; the Nikon Finger Syndrom!? What was that? 😊 I am sorry, but for over thirty years I have hold on to my cameras grip with the same three to four fingers, even for a full day of shooting, and I have never seen anyone with any Camera Finger Syndrom. But nice try 😂
Thanks! I was having some fun with the feature of holding down the shutter release consistently for 5 min as a feature haha 😂
At the least I would like a printable breakdown sheet of the menus.
Haha yes. Keep it in the bag or something.
one feature missing - all the features from the z10 that will come out 6 months after you purchase the Z8
lol!!!
Waiting for the pixel shift on my Z9. 😕
Yes. Strange it’s not in the Z9
The search function will be nice to have, but then is there any camera with a search function ........
Not yet, but with Nikon always adding features, they seem to be the one that could do it
The missing feature: Load Custom LUTs like any proper camera. Rather than a bunch new useless picture controls (who's shooting in JPG??), how about I load the LUT I'm actually going to use and actually need to expose for.
Actually very good idea! As more users start taking advantage of the strong video features let’s hope Nikon adds this in.
@@btonelli tbh I don’t think they’re listening. They have so little market share in that space and know they’ll never catch up to Sony or Canon. So instead, let’s give the bird guys better tracking. 🤷🏽
@@MojoPapiFPV they are listening, that I can tell you. They read the comments on videos and see what users are asking for. Birding (wildlife and sports) is important for many that use Nikon cameras and so addressing this helps them. They have been building their super zoom and telephoto range for a while and not they have the AF to match the glass. The Firmware updates aren’t over yet. Let’s see what’s next.
Birders, who are the vast minority, caused a lot of fuss. Nikon should have made all focus types up to snuff upon the Z8 launch. The shutter sound should be addressed.
Perhaps but they have addressed it now. There are new shutter sounds in this update too
@@btonelli thats good to hear. admittedly, its the only thing i dont like about the z8. lets hope the new shutter sounds are more pleasing.
Updates like these are why I am happy I left Fujifilm. Nikon is doing everything right, and I hope it keeps continuing.
Fujifilm has done some good stuff too, but yes I agree, Nikon has been making some really good moves as of late
Search …. GREAT IDEA OMG YES 😊
Hopefully one day
Nikon abandoned the z6ii users, seemed to promise updates that never came. It's pretty much the same as the Z6i...
Obviously some differences but the Z6II has been out for a number of years now so there will probably be an mark III in the near future
This is why I didn't switch to Canon or Sony.
They are bringing the features in a big way
wow ! I diverge from the topic. Bobby you look great ! right of the bet 5 years younger than a year ago .its obvious to me . just saying . best regards . ps im not gay or else .
Hahaha thanks!! Had some hair work done about a year ago. Makes a difference
duh we all know it . I meant general freshness . I remember self after each case of covid , had 4 so far , I was looking like Gary Oldman, pun intentional . and It taken like 6 months to get better after each instance . you've reminded me this . all and all I believe complements are free so why not to bestow em freely :) cheers @@btonelli
@@oshanefathank you 🙏🙏
In the meantime, Sony is charging for their firmware updates . . . when they actually do them.
Some yes like the grid lines others no. Hopefully they will improve this going forward.
and batterylife
still no back up video recoding :(
With two different card slots and speeds available, it may be difficult for some formats I’m guessing. But I think up to 4K should be okay though.
@@btonelli everyone else has been doing it for years now. Also the z9 has 2 fast cards and still can’t do it. They can even just do proxies on the SD card. As long as there is some sort of back up. It’s the only reason I don’t use Nikon for video at weddings and still stick to Sony for video and Nikon for photo.
The Z9 still beats the Z8 on many fronts.
I agree. better battery life, better for heat management for video, dual CF Express card slots etc.
@@btonelli I really like how small the Z9 is. My first Nikon, a F3 with the MD-4 was taller and heavier, and did a Blistering 5fps. My D8**s and D200 are all a bit taller too, as they have the Grips. I really wanted an integral Grip cause it will Never Loosen and Wobble, and the Camera is so much Easier to hold than My other Bodies were when they didn't have the Grips attached
@@pjimmbojimmbo1990true. But I have to say as a former F3 owner even with the MD-4, what a beautiful camera ❤
@@btonelli It was a Solid Camera. You could Drop Kick it, use it as a Hockey Puck, and it would keep on clicking. Manual Film Advance was so smooth. The only thing I didn't like was the Flash Shoe. It took a while to find an Adapter that allowed me to use Dedicated 3rd Party Flashes allowing TTL Flash. Sadly after having it 5 yrs it was stolen in a B&E.
@@pjimmbojimmbo1990 oh damn sorry to hear that. Yes it was a tank for sure.
Good video …you present it with a good personality… Now you just have to learn how to pronounce the name of the camera. Its nigh-con….not knee-con.
Thanks 🙏 Actually it’s Knee Con. In Japan they say it this way. Americans in the US say Nigh
This is why i will never touch any sony. If I'm buying a 6k camera just to get out featured by a 1500 camera in less than a year then no thank you sony. You can keep your cameras. Not to mention a 6k camera can't shoot more than 15fps with 3rd party fully capable af lenses. Then why even support 3rd party lenses in the first place? Wtf? Yeah nikon will always be GOAT. Not to mention awful type a cards.
Understand your feeling on that and hopefully Sony changes this approach. I agree it’s not fair to consumers and it causes buyers to pause on purchasing more expensive equipment.
It’s the position of the underdog that’s working in favour if the consumer here. If Nikon were sitting at #1 they’d be doing the exact same thing.
@@HesselFolkertsma perhaps or maybe not. The Z8 has been very successful thus far as well as the Z9. They could sit back and wait a bit but the fact they are aggressive shows something
@@btonelliI agree. Working parttime in photo retail, I’ve seen a high amount of Z8/9’s cross the counter a LOT this past year. For us though, it’s mostly prosumer Nikon DSLR customers migrating onto mirrorless.
Well, some people like products with faulty firmware, others like products with stable firmware from the begining.
Hello Bobby, Yes a search would be good. But to do for all the languages and do it like Google search I think it would take to much computer power. It would be like adding true AI into camera. Come on let there be some room for the skill or lack of skill of the photographer, we have to do some thing?
Yes I agree. With AI that will be the future but it will probably be there to help someone get the optimal settings for the scenario they are in. The core aspects of Photography, composition and lighting will always be user specific, but having a better way to find settings just makes sense in 2024.
It’s still so weird to hear an American say ‘niKAHN’. No notes on the content.
I live in Asia so I pronounce it the way they say it in Japan :). Thanks for watching
@@btonelli To be fair, the Japanese don’t pronounce it ‘niKAHN’ either though. Thanks for the video and the content. Wish you continued success with your career and channel!
Man that sensor shield malfunction is getting more and more prevalent isn't it? I think the best remedy is to just disable it completely to avoid any wear and tear
What do you mean? Haven’t had an issue at all
There's always one feature missing... 🙄
Yes, but I think we have reached the point where cameras really need to add search to help user find functionality that’s embedded or named a certain way
@@btonelli - I thought the 'how do I this with my camera' is your guys job? 😁 But true, there's a tendency to use very expensive and sophisticated cameras more and more in almost full-auto (point and shoot) mode. Maybe AI comes to to the rescue there in the future? Tell the camera what you want to do, settings are changed automatically, it does what you want. Not that it is much different from those 'amateur' modes we had in entry level DSLR's, complete with cute symbols - but hey, it sounds way better if you used AI to set up your body if you're telling your friends how you took the image... 😂 I think at the end of the day one still needs to get involved if one wants to get the best out of his system, and that involves a bit of time and digging around. Plus it's fun, at least in my opinion.
Haha yes that is our job kinda 😂 For me I like the accomplishment of taking the photo and not having the camera do everything for us. I just want to know where the settings are for certain functions. I can’t stop a shoot to go on KZhead haha.
Hmm... when someone is driving a car and has to check how to park it, then I think they did something wrong beforehand... 😊 If you're at a shoot and need to start searching then that's not good to begin with. If you really need, then do it on your cell phone. Lots of info on the net, including Nikon manuals, and what not. I don't think Nikon should waste resources for a in camera search. AI modes, why not. I mean we have 'bird AF' mode so why not have 'bird PHOTO' mode, with 'small bird, big bird' sub menus, and you can further pic 'fast, slow, erratic'. Kamera then changes all needed settings. And then portrait modes, and scenery modes, etc. Just like the d3500 had, just call them AI. Sounds more pro for z8 and z9 level cameras... 😅
@@marcusbraun8889that’s probably how AI will be implemented and it will detect what your taking photos of and recommend settings. With search it’s probably more simple, but will see. Everyone wants to be prepared on a shoot, but if a situation comes up and you need to find a solution, it’s good to have it in camera
NFS, Nikon finger syndrome lol
Hahaha 🤣
Lets all go out and buy one but it won't make you a better photographer.
Skill level is and always will be important but the right tool can help one achieve their goals quicker if they know how to use it
Nikon is in a BAD market space after years of making BAD decisions. They are not in a position to segment and compete like Canon or Sony. They have to STOP 🛑 the bleeding and have released these great cameras well below the market value that they would charge before the years of BAD decisions that landed them in their current position. They're not doing the consumer a favor, their just trying to fulfill their fiduciary duty to the stakeholders and keep people from going to Sony or Canon like I did!
Actually I think they are doing better in the mirrorless market than Canon currently. Their offerings as of late are more interesting, feature rich and priced accordingly. Sure the Nikon of the past may have been different but every company needs to adapt and so far they have. Sony makes a solid camera and I like using them for certain applications, but one could argue and say Nikon is providing true hybrids without a lot of compromises currently