WHY I got the Nikon Z8 BUT I’M KEEPING my Z7
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2023
- There's a lot to love about the Nikon Z8, but is it enough for me (or you) to move away from the Z7II?
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Nigel used to coach us that new cameras do not matter while he always justified getting himself the latest and greatest model.
The Z8 is not a Z7ii successor, it's a D850 successor. Different target audience. That's why landscape photographers, who are concerned about it's excess size and weight, will feel ambivalent about the Z8. If you ask an event (wedding, sport) photographer, the reception will be overwhelmingly positive.
We have a limited amount of funds so we choose whether paying over £4000 is worth the small improvements over our current cameras. It is a no brainier that we would spend the money on a photography trip - we spent two weeks touring the south and west coast of Iceland. A photography trip will certainly improve my photography more, and pleasure in life, than buying new gear.
For landscape photography the Z8 has the same (or a little worse) image quality than a Z7 I or II. If you only do landscape just save money and buy better glass. You're welcome :)
Easy answer: Because you have half a million subscribers, you make a lot of dough and you can afford it.
As always, very helpful comments! As a retired person and a photography hobbyist, it’s difficult to justify the expense. On the other hand, as a life-long Nikon fan, it’s hard to not own this camera we’ve been waiting for from Nikon! Thanks for taking me along!
Thanks Nigel, great comparison video. I had the Z8 for a few days and returned and keeping my Z7ii. While I loved the flexible screen, sensor shield, and the few AF shots I tried that were very nice, the extra weight and size given I mostly hand hold shots, higher cost to swap, and frankly, the Z8/Z9 seems more suited to professionals with banks, video features, and such that I wouldn't really use. I have gotten so used to my 7 with User settings and simpler menus so an easy decision. If they release a 7iii in 2024 with more MP's and some of the better features of the Z8 and lighter weight....I'm on it!
It amazes me why people keep buying the latest camera when it really doesn’t matter, I’ve stopped doing it 5 years ago, waisted so much money over the years
If you need a Z8, perhaps that says more than you think.
As camera users we are becoming a dwindling minority of the population, but as a Nikon user, you are becoming an endangered species! 😀
Well done Nigel. A well considered video to balance the marketing hype. I’m pleased you don’t over-do the influence you must have on you as a Nikon ambassador especially when you said these things matter for any camera choice. I also don’t appreciate heavy camera gear and one of the reasons I moved from Fuji was the light weight of the Z7 relative to DSLRs. I miss the vertical floppy screen of my Fuji and I wish the Z7 had fast autofocus for birds and planes in flight but the £4,000 cost of a Z8 is too expensive. For all other purposes I’m very happy with the old Z7. I hope others will continue to flock for the Z8 and Z9 to financially support Nikon. Keep up the good work Nigel.
Instead of upgrading to the Sony 7 IV, I’ll switch back to the Nikon Z7II. Its reassuring to learn that there is not that significant difference between the Z7II & Z 8. Stellar work ND!
That’s such an important message Nigel. The main reason I upgraded from a Sony A7R4 to an A7R5 was all of the many small improvements. Like yourself I have a medical condition which means weight can be very important to me. Where the megapixels help for me is being able to use lighter APSC telephoto lenses on longer trips and still get a lot of resolution.
I picked up a refurbished Z7 last year directly from Nikon for $1300. It is still a great landscape camera, and it gave new life to many of my f mount lenses. I don't need all of the af tracking features of the newer cameras, so i will stay put for a few more generations.
As someone who uses a 24 ish mp canon D80 and is happy enough to print and frame my images, the best thing about new high spec cameras appearing is that it will bring down the price of a used predecessor. So if and when I decide to trade in my d80, i can get a bargain d90 or z7 or a7 111.
Great video Nigel, looking at the practical use (or hands on) comparison between both models rather than focussing on the specs. Well done
Great photography on location video combined with gear tips. Even though I am not a Nikon shooter myself, the tips to look for in a (new) camera can be taken across different brands and Nigel you always succeed in adding extra real landscape photography tips in your videos! Thank you!!
I really, really enjoyed watching you experiment with different ways to capture the rocks and trees and use the sun as it changed. I hope you can do more about how you like to use focus stacking. I also liked the way you talked about the dynamic range between the Z7ii and Z8 being a distinction without a difference. As an amateur who got a Z9 about a year ago, but hasn't really mastered it yet, I'm enjoying working on getting the most out of my four year old Z7. I'll stick with these two bodies for quite a while, as it is NOT my business, but it is my passion. I watch every video you put out and I always learn from you.
I'm a Fuji shooter, so I have little interest in Nikon Z8s or Z7s, but I did really appreciate how you "worked the scene" in this video. Lots of good photos to be had with this tree and the surrounding rocks! A good reminder that we should not settle for one shot in a scene, but should instead consider and look for other compositions.
Just an amazing review and really good points for people to ponder over. And also not only your video content, but I always love your pictures as well...