Nikon Zf Manual Focus: Steal Like an Artist?
There’s no such thing as a new idea. Nikon’s secret plan to launch the Zf had all the benefits of second mover advantage. Vintage design like Fujifilm? Yes but make it full frame. Reap the R&D benefits from your pro lineup like Sony? Z9, Z8, Zf, along with massive firmware upgrades. These moves are somewhat predictable, but Nikon also tried to “out-Leica” Leica in manual focus? Nikon may have just pulled it off - all because they stole like an artist.
Can’t Decide? The Best Lens for Travel | Sony 40mm f2.5
Sony’s 40mm f2.5 on the A7C pushes the limit of how small a full-frame camera can be. The lens is only 173 grams - practically invisible - sticks out less than two inches from the camera. Aperture ring, custom controls, dust and moisture resistance. Stylish, retro exterior, and included lens hood, metallic, cold to the touch. The catch - it costs $600 US Dollars, a thousand Australian bucks, and it’s only f2.5?
I flew to Japan to find the Best Nikon Zf Grip.
I flew to Japan to find the best grip for the Nikon Zf, but first I had to try every other grip on the market. Some were good - one was terrible - but I didn’t want to settle. The mythical ZF-GR1 - the official Japan Exclusive Nikon grip was my last hope and I looked in10 camera stores across 5 districts amidst the chaos of tourist-season Tokyo before I found it, which begs two questions. One Is this the best grip for the Nikon Zf and two - am I obsessed?
21 Photography Lessons I wish I knew in my 30s | Nikon Z6III
It’s great, but I don’t “need” the Nikon Z6III. It’s technically “better” almost any camera in its price range, but I’m trying not to get blinded by the specs. While the Z6III comes with 6 headline grabbing features, it’s still missing 3 things that Nikon shooters have been demanding, for YEARS. After shooting with 31 cameras from the major brands for both photo and video over the past 10 years, I’ve learnt 21 photography lessons - things I wish I knew in my 30s - which will hopefully help with this decision. Is the Z6III the right camera for me and for you?
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