💥 Sorry for the scrap on B Roll out of place later in the video. I rushing this stuff together solo for you guys. Things slip 🤷♂️ Let me know what your main lineups are!
@CyclopsPhotog
7 ай бұрын
I'm shooting with a D500 and a D7100. I've been debating trading the D7100 in for another D500 or D850. Main reason is for consistency of the controls. Most of my lenses are DX lenses. Going full frame means really needing to replace most of my glass too.
@arundeshmukh2016
4 ай бұрын
😊
@michaels8607
7 ай бұрын
Seth you made my day...I am also here in NYC, the Bronx, and I was cracking up when you commented about people and their comments about your shooting position. I tell folks all the time, I bought it, it's mine, I do what I want, and just because they do not agree on KZitem, I do not care. I remind them in NYC, we use whatever and NO ONE dares talk all that slick stuff in person, being critical. I tell them what matters is what we are outside and in professional studios using. Most of there KZitemrs call themselves pros because they did their cousin's wedding, shot a bit 4k for some agency/indy project, etc Then only online is the brand the reason for what we use, and they cannot comprehend using different brands at the same time, I remind them everything is not a comparison and that brand shave their own workflows. I shoot Canon film, Pentax Full frame, and SONY for my walkabout video. I did have point and shoot Nikon I used inside rinks since I skate professionally and I miss it. It just gave up because I shoved it in my pocket, shoved it in my bag, and I have no idea where it is. I'm still on the fence about what full frame hybrid to get,so for now I walk around shooting in the streets and other places with my huge, ugly, heavy Pentax K1MK2, that I can shoot with under any conditions..
@Cotictimmy
7 ай бұрын
I find my D3X & D3S do the roles for me that his Z9 & Z8 do for Seth. They're just good solid kit that always works and I like their RAW files. 😊
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Always work is always what we need
@user-zv3ub3dz1t
7 ай бұрын
Seth- I appreciate your philosophy and the time and insight you offered here. Best part for me? “I give you the images…do whatever you want with them…knock yourself out guys, just pay me.” 👍
@gabeatv
7 ай бұрын
Great to see another video from you, Seth! Nikon Z 9 is my primary, Z 6II secondary, and just got an F3 “for fun” and as a walk around. Have a wonderful 2024!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks nice kit
@mrdarryljones1
7 ай бұрын
Just started freelance sports photojournalism and my Zf and Z6ii got me some paid shots with the 85mm 1.8 and the 135 Plena! Shot Nikon film in the 80’s and I still skate! 💀
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Awesome get it! 💪
@EdHelwig
6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear "Menu freeze" effects you as well Seth between platforms. Drive on dude! Great stuff.
@dab7963
5 ай бұрын
Awesome choice I have one and I absolutely love it. Everyone counted Nikon out and then they released this camera and followed it with the z8 which is another amazing camera.
@user-zv3ub3dz1t
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate your philosophy and the time and insight you offered here. Best part for me? “I give you the images…do whatever you want with them…knock yourself out guys, just pay me.” 👍
@rmaier15
6 ай бұрын
After 45 years going from advanced amateur (Minolta XD11) through J-School (Nikon FM2) and semi-pro (the Nikon F100 was extraordinary) through digital crap, to retiree, I now have most of the kit I wished I had a long time ago. I have a Think Tank Backstory 15 backpack. Into that backpack I put a Nikon D850 body, 24-120 f4 lens, 70-200 f4 lens, 200-500 f5.6 lens, filters, extra batteries, etc. While I have a Nikon D500, it stays at home to collect dust. My lightweight camera, now that Nikon has abandoned the P7xxx line, is an Olympus OM-D EM10 IV with the 14-42 pancake lens. I can fit the Olympus camera and an inexpensive Olympus 40-150 lens into my Domke belt pack for those family/tourist excursions. What I dislike most about the Olympus is the the mindset behind the software. It is not intuitive. It takes additional button pushes to do things that should be one touch. You emphasized what works for you: this is what works for me.
@BowlesImages
7 ай бұрын
Great overview of your gear and your thought process. As a Z8, I completely agree - the Z8 is a ready substitute for the Z9 99% of the time, and allows a single set of lenses as well as replicating controls.
@lstrunk2
7 ай бұрын
My main is a D500. When I sold my Pentax 6x7, I picked up a Zfc. I've defnitely seen the change in models/subjects when using the Zfc vs the DSLR.
@ihknilsen
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for that great overview Seth! I’m now shooting just two bodies, the Z8 and the Zf. I see myself renting the Fuji for a bucket list landscape trip in the next year or so. Definitely want a solid point and shoot. I like the extra features of the Fuji over the Ricoh GRIII. Both great cameras in their own right.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea the GR I in my sights but I’m gonna hold out for now
@RaymondParkerPhoto
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the rundown, Seth. Snap! Z9 primary and Z8 secondary. My first gen Z6 has been mostly relegated to my overhead rig (and I'm selling the second). Still, nothing wrong with the files from those cameras. The Zf has definitely become my walkabout/casual camera .... though, damn that internal 10-bit video is awesome. Sometimes my second angle, it matches so well with the Z8/Z9 footage. Now, as for medium format, I'm down to an old 6x6 Zeiss Ikon 120 film camera. That Fuji system is tempting but ultimately impossible for me to rationalize ... at the moment.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea 10 bit internal should be just standard by now. If you get a chance rent the gfx or try it out at a conference if you ever get to any
@user-ss8ip8zm9j
7 ай бұрын
That Fuji! I just love it. The simulations, removable EVF, and megapixels! That would stay in my bag.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Mine too
@canucklehead28
7 ай бұрын
Love your rants Seth! Great video.
@Sportserjeff
7 ай бұрын
I can only afford dslr's for now. But I always keep two, one for backup. I also like shooting in B&W just for creativity.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Dslr still work! We just get caught up in the shiny stuff doesn’t make other stuff obsolete
@TheSeniorGolfMan
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Seth, very interesting. I'm working with 3 Nikon Z6ii's for photo and video jobs. It would be nice to upgrade, but for what my clients need and for business financial reasons, I decided to not upgrade for at least 2 years, that was about 2 years ago! Still not sure I need to upgrade just yet. Most of my work is for websites and social media purposes.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
If it works it works right ? If anything the longer you wait the more options you’ll have to move into
@brianglock3099
7 ай бұрын
Fun, informative video as always. I to primarily shot with the Z9 and Z8 love both, both are set up as identical as possible. Bought the Z9 when it came out, the D850 became the back up cam. 4 minutes into watching the Z8 announcement video, “ shut up and take my money”. What a great addition to have along with the Z9. Pre ordered NPS right away and picked up release day at my local camera store. People ask why a Z8 and not second Z9. My response is “ having both is like having two different size hammers in your tool box. Both have the same result but each is better for different jobs” Both work great side by side on jobs, Z8 especially on a strobe frame, not as bulky. Times the smaller size on a single camera shoot the Z8 works best. Agree, no plans to get vertical grip on the Z8, that’s why I have a Z9
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Z8 kinda made the “z9” just that much more accessible I don’t mind paying way less for a matching image secondary
@johnpeterka8355
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you sharing your experience! Seth, I recently was pulling my hair out with my Z9 photos ported into Lightroom classic and Photoshop. The colors were not indicative of NEF files and the noise was horrendous. I purchased Capture One Pro and imported the exact same files. They were very nice. I watched a Matt Irwin You Tube video. He shared that his friend encountered the same issues on his Z9 when using his Adobe workflow. Matt uploaded the files in Capture One Pro and all was well. I tried reaching Adobe, but they hung up the phone three times. I tried their Chat Room, but I finally gave up and turned off my PC. I know for a fact that one month or less ago that all was well when importing files from my Z9 into LRC and Photoshop. However, I recently updated my Adobe software… Yes, I recalibrated my camera and monitor before I sounded any alarms. Then, I returned the Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 lens and tried a Sony A7R V with a 200-600 lens. All was well. I returned the Sony and purchased a Z 600 f/6.3 PF lens. My Z9 files looked sick in Adobe but very good in Capture One Pro. Have you recently updated your Adobe software or do you use Capture One Pro? Just curious. Have a superb weekend! JP
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
I use capture one primarily I’m almost out of adobe completely for myself personally. CaptureOne has always interpreted raw files better in my opinion. More information and better rendition. It’s always been industry standard for tethering which is how I work most of the time
@JoeHoddinott
7 ай бұрын
My Last Witness drinking game: everytime Seth says "That Said" :) Excellent video. The Z8 is the digital F100 from the F5 days.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
I know I know. I was rushing and doing one take is what it is. I hate it myself
@JoeHoddinott
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitnessNothing to hate about it, brother. Your videos are always entertaining and informative. Keep doing what you do.
@keesdekker7757
7 ай бұрын
Seth, you are the best. Today I had a look at my pictures of New York shot on a Nikon Z camera (every picture puts a smile on my face). My workhorse is a Z9 and my to-go camera is a Z8. And the Plena is better than all Zeiss lenses I had. Shooting with the Nikon Z system is great fun. Keep up the good work.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you really appreciate the support
@michaelcarbajal4213
7 ай бұрын
Always appreciate your unbiased opinions and insane knowledge!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you swinging through my channel 🙏🫀
@masanthar
7 ай бұрын
Noce vid, no need for a script. Excellent kit that makes sense for a proffesional, also nice hearing someone eased by their kit and not nagging because some small feature is lacking and brand x does this an brand y does the other. Keep it up.
@MikeJamesMedia
7 ай бұрын
Before the Z9, I hadn't purchased a Nikon "flagship" camera since the the D3X. I was already in on the Z6 and Z7, and had sold all my F-mount glass, trading/upgrading to Z-mount lenses. So, when I saw the specs and price of the Z9, I took the plunge. I've had mine since 6 months after it was announced, and couldn't be happier. No buyer's remorse, and no longing for other features. I still have my Z6II as an option, but for the vast majority of my shooting, (mostly landscapes, wildlife, and air shows) I always grab the Z9.
@sithbk0075
7 ай бұрын
Last year my main cameras were Nikon z9, Fujifilm GFX100s, Fujifilm XH2s and Leica SL2s. This year I slim down to Nikon z8 and Leica SL2s.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
All great options
@lloydterryjr.bodygraphicsphoto
7 ай бұрын
Great video Seth and I appreciate your perspective. I’ve been a Nikon guy for years so the transition to Z system was just natural for me from the DSLRs. Right now I’m riding with the Z9 as my primary and the Z 7 II as my secondary with a Z 6 II for my video work. I’ve thought about the Z 8 because of the price to replace my Z 7 II but the grip is clunky and does not blend well with the body, and I would need to use the grip for certain jobs when I have to use both cameras at the same time with different lenses. I’m waiting to see what comes out this year from Nikon before I pull the trigger on trading bodies.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
The year is young and I think it’ll be a big one
@jos3zavalar3cillas
20 күн бұрын
Thanks Seth! I’d like propose you a video of which are yours focus modes on Nikon. Sincerely I prefer focos per point but is a little slow and you? Great channel!, miss talk about lenses, and flashes!
@marktomphotography
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Been looking for an everyday casual camera, but always thought that APS-C was to be avoided. Happy to hear it's not a thing. :)
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Sensor size doesn’t determine the whole camera and they all have trade offs
@visionz_n_media
7 ай бұрын
I got a chance to attend your class at ImagingUSA. Seth is pure energy and a ton of knowledge. This kinda passion can’t be scripted.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it. That was a fun demo I wish I had a recording of it thanks for coming out to it
@BrandonTalbot
7 ай бұрын
X-Men shirt? I'm in.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with 90s X-men
@johnyoung1606
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Seth !!!! Great Video, been with You for years :) :) :) Z8 Z6II Z50 & Z-GLASS 24mm 28mm 40mm 50mm 85mm 14-30mm 24-120mm n F 105f1.4 Been shooting Nikon since 1968 :)
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
24-120 is a good to lens for me as well
@ktmmark
7 ай бұрын
Great straight talking review of your kit, and i agree with your mind set .
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@nvenugopalan7003
7 ай бұрын
A good video. I am an amatuer photographer passionate about photography. Have been exclusively on Nikon gear for more than a decade. My present camera is Nikon Z 6II which acquired just recently. Like the images produced by the camera. Gives me the images that I visualises.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome
@amycleary8034
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Seth! You are the best.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you thanks
@uhoh7541
7 ай бұрын
Great video! We have similar tastes, my primary is a Z9 with Z6II as backup/very low light shooting. I've also eyed the fuji bodies you mention, but can't excuse the price. I'm anxious to see what specs the Z6III has. If it's a similar sensor with AF closer to the Z8/Z9- I'll be ordering one as my new backup/second camera and selling the Z6II.
@davewalker5706
7 ай бұрын
Great video Seth, Last year I finished transitioning from Nikon DX DSLRs to the Z mount FX, my Z6 is my travel/street/low light camera, with my Z8 for everything else.I love that Fuiji GFX 100II, the top plate display is gorgeous, money no object, if I were to dip into another system besides Nikon Z it would be that.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea I think that’s a common thought out there hence where I ended up lol though money def an object
@johnhjic2
7 ай бұрын
Hello Seth, What a great ramble? Cameras are just tools that we pick to do the jobs we like or get payed for. Choosing the right tool to use is alway a hard choice. But great to hear your thought with your toolbox. Keep well, stay safe and just find time for some fun. PS For my I have owned and been using Nikon from 1980, I gave the first Nikon Z cameras a miss, but got the Z7ii good camera but was not much better than my loved D850. When the Z9 came out I was quit lucky in that I had it with in 6 week of launch. What a camera at last a camera that autofocus just work and is reliable and is so quick. Then the Z8 came out with all of the button in the same layout. It was time for me to say good bye to my D850 and Z7ii. slowly replacing most of my F mount glass as the Z lenses are just give a bit more. I also love my Hasslelblad X system camera and lenses for a slower way of working.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@MattIrwinPhotography
7 ай бұрын
MASSIVE CONGRATS on 40K !!!!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. Here’s to us both catching up to Ricci for the 50k 🙏🫀🙏
@MattIrwinPhotography
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness BOOM!!!!
@pattymattes7124
7 ай бұрын
I been using the Z7II as primary and my old D810 as a back up. Believe or not the shutter on that D810 still works fine and I bought that camera used from Adorama. I just recently purchased the Z8. I saved up my pennies for that one and I got it on sale. I think it's still on sale. Yes, it's different than the Z7II. It's a powerful camera for sure. I like it because it's smaller than the Z9. At my age I don't like the extra weight of the Z9 plus my hands are not as big as yours and I find the Z8 and the Z7II work for me. The big reason I opted for the Z7II over the Z6II is megapixels. I understand what you are saying about the 24 mp but I really like to get the texture of the fur for pet photography. While the action shoots with the Z7II are not stellar I have gotten good results. Now that I have the Z8 I'm excited about it being the primary. I'm still testing it and getting used to it. It surely is a powerful camera. Thanks for doing this video. I did enjoy seeing what you use and what you use it for.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea I think the z8 is gonna be the spot for you it’ll keep up performance wise and the image quality is there. Have fun with it Patty stay up on the firmware
@pattymattes7124
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness I will. Thanks Seth!!!
@AbSesayPhoto
7 ай бұрын
I pretty much shoot with everything accept Nikon. But I did shoot a few frames on the Z9 and the color and file look really good. Great video.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
You can borrow some if ya want 🤷♂️
@joeclaymore
7 ай бұрын
I echo your sentiment on having cameras that have the same form factor. I'm not at a point to have a Z9/Z8, but I have a z6ii and my backup is a D500. Could I ask for more of a difference. Each pro shoot I do (meaning I'm making money), I cringe on the idea that my main body, the z6ii, could break. Because the shift would suck. I typically keep the D500 around simply because most of the time it's my remote camera when I shoot sports. This was an awesome look "under the hood". Thanks!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Well if you feel that the shift is to drastic between your primary and your back up then you might want to consider trading in and investing into bodies that match more. I think you have a lot of options from a new body or saving some $ with a refurb or used if you don’t want to take too much of a hit. Another option is what comes out this year might even make a second brand new z6ii go down in price even further. Things to consider in the end you need to feel confident in your tools if you’re using them for jobs
@joeclaymore
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness Thanks, I am holding out till the Z6iii. I’ve used the Z9/Z8 as loaners from NPS and the AF is simply fun in the hands. Expeed 7 is just different and hoping from the success of the Zf that we’ll see all that in the Z6iii. Maybe sales for me are solid enough to bump me to a Z8. Just don’t tell my wife who wonders why I need another body.
@DarkHorseCom
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Seth! Happy New Year btw. Still shooting my Nikon... have been shooting Nikon since early 2000's. Great video, watching again.
@12yfilms
6 ай бұрын
I love my Nikon Z9 too!
@csc-photo
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this vid, helpful! Currently running with Z8 as primary and the Zf as secondary (although I’ve been obsessing on the Zf lately, so fun to use!). Looking to add 2 lenses this year, long & short - 180-600 & 26 2.8
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you stopping through
@jerrym8140
7 ай бұрын
Good stuff! I absolutely love my Z8 and ZF- as my secondary body or just a fun extremely awesome looking camera that’s just also fun to use ( I got the orange one). Now to save my pennies for the Plena but I may have to settle with the Sigma Art 135. Time will tell. But love these Nikon bodies.
@stanleyeisel8883
7 ай бұрын
Thanks ! This video confirms things for me…
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Oh yea?
@jacobjurg3746
7 ай бұрын
Great vid, was wondering about why the gfx. Use the Z7 myself as it replaced my d810 for wildlife and using the Df besides it for low light and black and white shots. My casual camera is a fujifilm xt1 with manual focus voigtlander 40mm. Keep up the good work, I am sure you will reach the 100k this year 👍
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Hope some appreciate your support 🙏
@ronjenkins4257
7 ай бұрын
A question about interpreting shutter count. If I'm looking at a used camera with say a shutter count of 50k, and that camera can shoot mechanical and electronic shutter, can I tell what the breakdown of that 50k actuations is? How many mechanical versus how many electronic? Seems important.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Check with each brand model and how the count shutter because some don’t count electronic and some combine both to one whole number
@ejorbe
7 ай бұрын
Great video and thank you for explaining the “why’s” for each camera. I would be interested to see an updated “love/hate” on the Z9 with the latest firmware along with the Fuji! Thanks for a great video!!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
One of these days I’ll revisit it but I feel the z9 as my primary is an ongoing convo in each video I’m using it in as it is
@JeffreyHauser
7 ай бұрын
Very informative video, Seth. I enjoyed your thoughts on your specific use case for each of the cameras in your ecosystem. I also enjoyed the pros & cons that you mentioned with each specific use camera. I shoot with Fujifilm cameras, after having been a Canon shooter for nearly 40 years. Best wishes & safe travels.😊
@davetv8171
7 ай бұрын
I’ve had every gfx except the 50sii at one point. I wanted it but they left it with contrast detect. Good marketing move to sell the 100mp bodies. I had to sell the 100S. But did get into the Z9/8. Then they announced the 100ii. I was in the exact same boat in I just had to have it. When you need it, you know the reason. Unfortunately I had to sell the Nikons to get the GFX. Currently the 80 and 250 are my gf lenses and like u said, it’ll be a slow burn to build but eventually the 55 1.7, 100 f2 possibility. They’re also releasing a 500 in the future.
@andreak4280
7 ай бұрын
Nikon & Fuji shooter for many years now and i love shooting both systems!! As always, appreciate your content, opinion and teaching style Seth. 💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🫵🏼 Wishing you an awesome year filled with great health, a lot of business as well as a lot of growth in your channel!! Also some sprinklings of fun adventures thru the year.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the support thank you so much
@DavidVelezPhotography
7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Seth! I'm a holdout for using D850's for primary and secondary, both with battery grips.. I've got an old D600 that I'm contemplating to converting to IR, since it spends most of it's time one the shelf. Do you have any input on why or why not convert a camera to IR?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
It’s been a million years since I did an IR conversion but if it’s an older camera and you wanna give it a shot why not? Unless you think you may render it useless lol
@craigcarlson4022
7 ай бұрын
Seth, I just stumbled upon this channel of yours, having watched your reviews for the big box shop. Quick question for you - I've just made the move to 100% Nikon Z, after straddling both Nikon and Canon. But I now don't have a flash system for my Zs. Can you recommend a flash system for our Zs? I'd like to start with one on-camera unit and then add a rf transmitter to be able to use that one unit off camera over to a side. I've heard there can be compatibility issues with the Zs and flash options. Thanks!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Really depends on your budget. I use Profoto the A10 is great on camera speed light. If your more budget conscious you might want to look at what flashpoint has to offer
@craigcarlson4022
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness Super, thanks for your reply.
@lim2001burger
7 ай бұрын
Great video as always and always blows my mind that you do this all in one take. So much knowledge dropped that it usually takes me 2-3 views to take it all in (i'm sure my attention span might also be a factor 😅). As an amateur looking into making photography a side gig, i'm curious if you could talk about things like contracts/insurance/billing/marketing which is not the sexy part of the job, but is realistically vital for your business. Or even links to other videos that you have seen that cover this 👍🙏 appreciate you
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
It’s out of pure laziness of more takes lol. As far as that stuff goes I’m really not the best resource for it
@lim2001burger
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness work smarter not harder 👍
@EdHelwig
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Seth. Appreciate your opinions.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you joining me here 🙏
@vic_the_roman
7 ай бұрын
That's just the main line up. Now let's see the rest ( vintage film ones, DSLR's e.t.c. 😎). Great video.
@bennettandyp
7 ай бұрын
That was a damn good video. Well done. And good rundown of the camera's intricacies.
@robinprichard8989
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Seth. Great video
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking it out
@amejia03
7 ай бұрын
Can you also talk about the lenses you have with your systems. Great video as always
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
I could try but that’s a lot more to talk bout maybe I’ll do it in a more general term than glass for glass. We’ll see stay tuned
@michaelkramer4741
7 ай бұрын
Hey Seth - So you only have mirrorless in your Nikon stable now? Did you unload your DSLRs or are they on a shelf gathering dust now?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Still have dslr I’ll never get rid of my D850 I always keep the last of the previous gen like I kept my F6 as well
@jasminacevedo9098
7 ай бұрын
“Knock yourself out. Pay me.” 😁👍🏼 I’m with you on that Seth! Great video!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much
@ralfpassing
7 ай бұрын
I shoot with Nikon for nearly 45 years - just one (mechanical repair). No repair on my two Z 9 or Z 6 - and of course not on the Zf and Zfc (to new) My Fuji 100s was already two times in repair in the first year. The image quality and lenses are great, but...- so it's mainly at home to avoid risk of failure
@johnpeterka8355
7 ай бұрын
Seth, Adobe had me rollback my version of LRC in order to get the quality from my NEF files from my Z9. For those people you encounter that complain about the noise on their Z9 and using Adobe, tell them to either read the Adobe bulletins or rollback their LRC version to 13.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Ah. I’m all capture one
@mikejennings7897
6 ай бұрын
Seth, I see a Fuji GFX 100 ii. How do you deal with 1/125 flash sync for outside shooting? Yes profoto has hss but like you I bought A10 and A2. This low flash sync is preventing me from buying this camera. Am I missing something?
@LastXwitness
6 ай бұрын
It’s physically a larger surface area for the shutter to travel. So this slower shutter speeds than say full frame for sync. I get what you’re saying but the medium format cameras we had with focal plane shutters used to be 1/60th. I suggest try using an ND filter as an alternative to HSS but in reality this is why there’s higher power strobes as options. You need more power for certain situations one being where you are trying to “over power” the ambient which is a tall task outdoors in some cases
@mikejennings7897
6 ай бұрын
So my choices are ND Filter, larger strobes or possibly go with a much slower Hasselblad X2D. Price wise very similar.@@LastXwitness
@alphajam1
7 ай бұрын
Great vid. I have a z9 and love it. Your choice in camera lineup is same a mine. I do love an all around camera, a smaller one and a medium format. Fuji 100ii would be a camera I want. Just need to replace my D500 backup because the z series glass is so good.
@joshuaconti989
7 ай бұрын
im rocking d850s, 610s 750s and Z stuff all day for all these reasons and more and I have to agree that the GFX is also amazing to be able to use as well- someday! but that new hasselblad cfv100c that just dropped with a nikon ttl hotshoe is looking crazy tasty lol
@bryanwiththeheart
7 ай бұрын
This was awesome to see. We think similar on gear, but mine's the slightly more budget friendly version. Z8 primary, Z6ii secondary (also knock around camera) and then GFX50sii for special projects. I also wanted the Fuji X100V for casual, but couldn't justify the price hike due to sudden popularity. Also considered Ricoh GRiii but same story as the X100V. So to fill the void I'll just slap a pancake on the z6 can call it day.
@masanthar
7 ай бұрын
Try sticking an old manual lens or maybe a voigtlander, a bit bigger with the ftz but so satisfying to shoot with focus peaking on the z6.
@1BigBucks1
7 ай бұрын
Great rant! That said, you say 'that said' a lot.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea I know I rushed this one and I kinda hate it
@1BigBucks1
7 ай бұрын
lol don’t sweat it, you’re one of the best in this game 👍
@colinmurphy3517
7 ай бұрын
Nice one Seth well said horses for courses
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
🙏
@rogermanning4353
7 ай бұрын
Nice video Seth. Always enjoy your perspective, as well as your depth and breadth of industry knowledge. Just a bit of feedback, there was an out of place b-roll of the Fuji x100 when you were discussing the Z6II. Keep up the good work and you'll get to 100K before you know it. Cheers!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Ah yea I missed that. Happens when ya rush producing solo 🤷♂️ sorry Bout that
@LOLA6ifyable
7 ай бұрын
Great Video!! great gear lineup! I sold all my Fuji gear (apart from the Xt2 which I couldn't so I kept it with my beloved 56 1.2) , took a deep breath , broke the piggy bank , and Bought a Z9 back in 2021. It's been such a game changer for me ,I gave it a name - Maphoisto because it's a true Deamon . All the firmware updates transformed it , though with how Nikon behaves with the rest of the firmere updates , it's a hint that the Z9 was simply released too soon. They don't do this amount for any other model. In any case , my wish list for MK II is pretty short : Better AF (never hurts) Better EVF And I won't complain if Nikon would make it a bit lighter. Other than that , love the erogonimic , love the 45 MP it's a sweet spot. That's pretty much it, pheneomal camera really! Only real downside to it is Grips and rubber , My kensington lock door sucks, opned it once out of curiosity, and it's impossible to close again properly, and the lower grip also seems to fade away. But this has been a plague on NIkon since the dawn of man kind , still I would expect better. Along side it , I recently added a ZF which I got used for 1700 USD with 61 clicks and full warenty!! And the S5 II for more compact Video centric setup.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that but I think we disagree a bit here …So you think cameras shouldn’t be optimized and even expanded upon however they can along their life span ? We have some of the most expensive flagship bodies out there in other brands that are without updates leaving users feeling unsupported. Sorry to come at you rough but this concept that the z9 was released too soon which I’ve heard a couple times is honestly ridiculous. On firmware one it was fantastic and had they waited two years for firmware that just added features just making it better NOT FIXES to make it functional…it would have left their pro users like myself wandering. I would be with you if the camera felt half baked like some others have over the years but all they did was build a design that allowed them to expand on their new expeed 7 platform. While the gen 2 bodies never seem to have been updated and that sucks (but theee are processors from dslr era) they are really showing that their new processors in each new release are actually thought out to keep the user evolving without having to constantly introduce a new body causing users to sell or be left behind for features. It’s almost like a form of fast fashion and used depts are flooded with older gen mirrorless bodies that aren’t even that old . We even see some brands release new models that could have just been firmware probably which is ridiculous as well. For the end user to get gear that’s ever improving is a massive privilege in this era in my opinion . As for the grip stuff that’s absolutely subjective as I’ve never had that issue as a guy that shoots daily and travels with gear. Yet there’s guys next to me with worn away rubber so I get it but that’s per user I mean I know a guy who sweats heavy he unglued every grip he ever had on any brand. It’s just as subjective as ergonomics to me
@LOLA6ifyable
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness Make no mistake I am all for firmware updates , and yes those companies tend to cheap out on updates and actiing like it's 2005 (one in particularly) Fuji used to give keizen updates , they were great , not sure why they stopped almost completly. But with Nikon ... I don't know the updates on the Z9 were incredible , But we got 2.0 within a few months. The Z8 was relased in May , Nothing since.. The Z6 II / Z7 II / Z5 got mainly minor fixes no Major updates. Which is why the Z9 felt a bit rushed at first , because Nikon Had to push it ASAP because the A1 was released , followed closly by the R3. So with the Z8 you think the prefected the formula? Or the Zf? We'll have to wait and see here what they'd do with them , but I won't expect much . One thing I will say about the Z9 , it came with no real caveats. The R3 could shoot 30 FPS , but it's 24 MP , The A1 could do 30 As well , but only compressed Raw and several GM lenses other wise you are at 20 As well. No overheat , no record limits even in 8K , on that front it felt the most complete product out of the box , which is why I chose it over the others when I had the chance. Very happy with it , can't wait to see what the MK II would be like , but I trust Nikon. As for lenses , I wish they'd give us a bit more exsotic stuff , like 35 1.2 , 28-70 F2 would similar to the canon would be a dream.. faster AF motors would help as well for Gen 2 lenses. My next Nikon lense is the 135 plenna. Subbed.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
well here you go Z8 firmware 2.0 soo heres that support they been holding too for there Expeed 7 cameras downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/514.html
@Jwitherow1964
7 ай бұрын
I have 5 different symptoms I just can’t pick only one, Nikon,z9 z62 zf Sony,A1 a7rv canon,r62 Fuji, fx5 Olympus om1 and about 30 lens But here’s the kicker I am a hobbyist for now, and still married lol
@dance2jam
7 ай бұрын
Hey Seth, thanks as always for your out front opinion. (Adding to the algorithm) . Just curious if you find the change in buttons from Z9 to Z8 - i.e. flash compensation button) problematic? Congrats with the subscribers numbers and your march to 100,000. "That said", sending you thanks for helping me get excellent results from my first attempt ghosting.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea I know I kept saying that but I rushed my brains out on this one and I’m not happy with it myself but I’m trying here
@dance2jam
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness and you do a great job. Just teasing ya brother. Love your work! And...thanks for the advice and help with rear curtain sync, ghosting, etc. All of that was very helpful.
@dvongrad
7 ай бұрын
Your videos are always a pleasure to watch, but I'm just a passionate photo enthusiast who's nowhere near being at the level you are at. I started with the original 6 MP Canon Digital Rebel in 2004 before getting a good deal on a used Nikon D300 in 2007. From there, it was the D700, D800, and D810. Budget dictated why I didn't get into the D850, or the likes of the D3, D4, or D5 series. I would've loved the Z9, but stopped one level down with the Z7 II. With a substantial investment in F-mount glass from 10+ years in DSLR, I'm using the FTZ II so I can use them on both the D810 and Z7 II, although I would love to use the 135 f/2 DC and other AF-D glass on the Z7 II without having to manually focus.
@robmitchell7355
7 ай бұрын
"Shut up. I'll shoot the way I want, you shoot the way you want" (12:12) 😆😆
@tommymeyerphotography
7 ай бұрын
Great video! 🎬
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks you 🙏
@oshcan
7 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this one Seth!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Ah I’m glad wasn’t sure it’d be worth watching
@keithsandercock1412
7 ай бұрын
Loved the review..
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@isoawe1888
7 ай бұрын
Okay. Comment #2. Is that allowed? 😂. Besides a couple firmware changes I’d like to see on Z9, there is a problem I have with my Z8. I can’t imagine buying a vertical grip for it ( which I’ve done on every other Nikon body back to D300). Some of them gave you better performance. ALL of them gave you the ability to use the larger battery. Do you know why that don’t let me put Z9 battery ( could go back to den to look up number, but I don’t want to ) in the Z8 grip. Shortened battery life ( and no vertical shutter release ) are my 2 gripes with Z8. Edit. Watched more of the video. You feel it too
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
If you look at the z8 grip it’s can’t actually fit a z9 battery in it at all it’s never been designed to do so.
@isoawe1888
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness too bad. It’ll keep me from buying one.
@isoawe1888
7 ай бұрын
What Fuji lens did you get?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
I slowly acquired a few. 45-100. 110f2 80 1.7
@isoawe1888
7 ай бұрын
Thanks brother. I’m going to get the camera. Not sure which lens. When I got the Z9, I got 24-120 and 70-200 because I had those in F mount. So I didn’t need one with Z8. Though , i usually recommend Z8 and 24-120 to people looking for that type of camera. Probably use Fuji for landscape… but who knows. Maybe portrait. I know it’ll be going to Africa with me and the Nikons. Any suggestions? Thanks for your expertise / opinion.
@annakell5245
7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your opinions and rationale. Could you do another on the lenses you use with those bodies?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I can try. But that’s a lot more to talk about and def subjective. Maybe if I can swing it a bit more general I will give it a shot
@bricelangston8634
7 ай бұрын
Good stuff about cameras. Its just not an insight in cameras, but how you think through as a photographer. Grip (stands)??? Any more grip(stands) videos?
@ronaldpollard8990
7 ай бұрын
Solid Very Solid Video Presentation💯💯💯
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Ron I’ll see you at a trade show this year I’m sure
@angeloplayforone
7 ай бұрын
You can buy a Fuji GFX50 II as backup for the GFX100 II.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Eh… I’d rather just get another 100s down the line when they go down in price a bit more but I’m holding for right now this channel costs me enough to produce I gotta chill on gear for a bit lol
@kenjordan5750
7 ай бұрын
Can't you choose to use the mechanical OR the electronic shutter on the z6ii/z7ii?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Nope. You can’t use electronic with strobe on non stacked sensors
@kenjordan5750
7 ай бұрын
@@LastXwitness TY
@TedNghiem
7 ай бұрын
I know I am going to take a bit of a loss when selling the GFX100s to go towards the 100 II. But, it is what it is.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
And it’ll only get to be more and more of a loss which is why I jumped and took the hit
@aaronm2810
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Love the format. Cant wait to see the Fuji video and see what your images look like. Thanks for making these videos!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Hitting go and winging it is the only format I know lol thank you 🙏
@isoawe1888
7 ай бұрын
Another great video Seth. Wondering if you answered a problem I have. When shooting on location strobe, as the ambient light changes, I want to see what it looks like with my settings. I do this by turning off trigger. I’ve always wished you could do that with a button. When you said “kill the flash”, does that mean you can assign it to a button. Also, would love to send you some money for your work… but, I’m old and dumb. Can you explain buy coffee thing? I have Venmo if that’s an option. Don’t forget about previous statement when you answer. 😬😂
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Not all brands allow for it but Nikon allows you to set a custom button to kill the strobe when held down thus bringing you back to live exposure simulation. So I squeeze that adjust for ambient shoot and dial back when I got back ti strobe. The z9 however does have a mode where you can still use exposure simulation live view while shooting strobe. Took them a few firmware’s but they got there . As for the coffee link it’s just a way of donating support to the channel tap the link in description for info
@thomastuorto9929
7 ай бұрын
Great advice!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@hankdinardo4308
7 ай бұрын
Great video Seth. I’m shooting the Z9, Fuji GFX 100 II, Hasselblad X2D and the Leica Q3. Why some people ask because I can. I also had the original Fuji GFX 100 and I’ve always loved the image out of their cameras. But I will say that the Hasselblad X2D image quality is a smidgen better than the GFX. But that’s probably the only thing I see that’s better about it. Manny Ortiz is right the image that comes out of the camera matches exactly what you see.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
👍
@kenduh7947
7 ай бұрын
New Drinking Game. Take a shot every time you hear "that Said"
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
I know. I was rushing pretty bad on this one and I hate it
@kenduh7947
7 ай бұрын
I figured you would get the joke. Always enjoy your videos and demos. Have fun at Image USA @@LastXwitness
@DaKloot
7 ай бұрын
Modify the cambo to pair it with the GFX?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Thought about..got the largest copal lens board I could find and never got around to modifying an adapter to fit through it we will see
@ShootingStars808
7 ай бұрын
Wish I had a dollar for every time you say "having said that" But what you say is great... ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🌴 📸
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Yea I know I rushed this one and I just kept my train of thought going best I cojld
@ConfusedAstroStation-mb2ch
7 ай бұрын
Stopped buying cameras and lenses..my last is Nikon Z9 and just got my 70-200 VR S, probably squeek in the Plena. My next camera will be the one which first integrates AI in the body..see it now on Samsung S24 U camera...imagine just point camera and prompt camera to shoot photo with 200 f/2 bokeh and bam! Done, did subject tracking, eye auto focus, perfect exposure, no noise, HDR, wide dynamic range, edited right out of the camera...lol...its coming just wait..
@davidmascorro5636
7 ай бұрын
No ZF ?
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Nah it’s fun but it’s not adding anything for my line up personally. I’d rather see what the z6iii will be that I’ll get more use out of
@jeffreyrosenberg7765
7 ай бұрын
That said, Canon sucks. Can’t remember the last meaningful firmware update to the R5. Ugh.
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
But they are supporting it. They do have constant bug fixes and even added vehicle subject tracking. Not to mention the r5 c got firmware allowing it to be Netflix approved so there’s at least signs they are doing something maybe they are going to be more aggressive with it on their next processor series who knows. I do hear you tho. I wouldn’t buy gear based on what it might be later you need to see what it is now and hope it gets better IF they can
@jeffreyrosenberg7765
7 ай бұрын
But, man, back lit buttons! I paint certain buttons on my R5 with my wife’s red nail polish!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
If you’re gonna go that far look into UV glow in the dark paint you can dab 🤷♂️
@qwe1231
7 ай бұрын
Your channel will grow faster with clickbait and fanboy attention. Please don't do it!
@LastXwitness
7 ай бұрын
Trying to keep it real best I can
@mattorrz759
7 ай бұрын
I could have guessed the Z9 was your go to workhorse because of the fake blood on the Nikon logo 🩸🤣
@terryleephotographer
7 ай бұрын
Enjoyed hearing your thought process behind what you shoot and why. That Fuji is way beyond the scope of my business at the moment, but damn if it’s not a sexy temptress. 🫠
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