Nikon Zf - And how it compares to the Fujifilm X-E5
Nikon Zf vs Fujifilm X-E5 — Which One Actually Feels Like an Everyday Camera?
As a long-time Nikon photographer turned Fujifilm shooter, I’m trying the Nikon Zf as an everyday carry camera. In this video I compare it to the Fujifilm X-E5 and, by extension the X-T series, from a real-world street photography perspective.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Nikon Background
01:08 Nikon Zf: Expectations vs Reality
02:58 Why Compare Zf vs X-E5?
04:26 Shooting Experience: Simplicity vs Complexity
06:55 Build Quality & Design Philosophy
11:27 Video Features & What Nikon Should Do Next
In this video I cover:
• Why the Zf both nails and misses the vintage Fm2 / Fm3a vibe
• Why the X-E5 succeeds as a “simple camera” even with fewer dials
• Build quality, materials, and how each body will age
• Nikon’s complex AF and menu design vs. Fuji’s simplicity
• My thoughts on the Zf’s flip-out screen and video direction
All Nikon shots are captured with the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8.
Video creation gear:
A whole sack of Fujifilm bodies plus the Zf itself. But mostly the X-H2s, X-E5, X-T30III and Insta360 GO 3 and my Fairphone 5.
Editing:
DaVinci Resolve + @Dehancer to take the digital edge off.
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Sound design:
My own puzzle-like mixed with sprinkles from Erik Satie - Gnossienne No. 1 (piano arrangement by Hiroshi Munekawa).
https://www.classicals.de/satie-gymno...
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To make this video possible I had the Nikon Zf on loan from GOECKER.DK and the X-E5 from @FUJIFILMNORDIC
Thanks
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