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The Nikon Z5ii was announced recently. I haven't actually used this new camera myself, so keep that in mind. This is going to be mostly me looking at the specs and comparing it to the original Nikon Z5, which I've been using for a few years now. Check out the full video on YouTube:   Check out the Nikon Z5ii through my links:  B&H: https://bhpho.to/4j36Ilk   Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E97WvW   Adorama: https://adorama.rfvk.net/Vx2B7M Best Buy: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/zxnrYW As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The original Nikon Z5 camera. Overall, the original Z5 isn't a bad camera. I've gotten it to a point where it works how I want it to and it's reliable for what I do.  My main use case is often anime and comic conventions, going there and taking photos of people in cosplay. I usually use the 40mm f/2 lens on the Z5, and it works well for that.  First-person view using the Nikon Z5 at an anime convention. Ni...

Here's a quick Tip for Nikon Users: Easy Firmware Updates with NX Studio.  Check out the related YouTube video for a visual step by step overview and other talk.  If you’re not already using NX Studio , which is available for anyone who owns a Nikon camera, you should check it out. One of its helpful features is the ability to easily find updates related to firmware. Don’t forget that lenses also have firmware, not just cameras! So, it's a good idea to check if you have the latest version.  The NX Studio website page. For example, I noticed recently that both the 40mm F2 and 28mm F2.8 lenses had firmware updates. With NX Studio, it’s pretty straightforward. It’s functional, and in my experience, it works well for this. Here’s how you do it: The firmware list in NX Studio. Here's the main process in the current version of NX Studio:  Go into the "Help" menu and select "Check for updates." It may take a little while for the window to show up. It will also...

The original Nikon Z50 was released in 2019. What does the Nikon Z50 II offer compared to the original after 5 years? Let's take a look!  The Z50 II with a kit lens. I haven't used the  Z50 II  camera. This is mostly a dive into specifications. I have tried the original Z50 . Even back then it felt a bit quirky in some aspects, but overall a decent camera.  A few references: https://www.nikonusa.com/p/z50ii/1784/overview https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/mirrorless/z50_2/ https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z50ii-initial-review Petapixel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Qm_RPoQxg The top of the camera. Notice the button below ISO. That's for picture control.  Check out the camera through my affiliate links:  B&H Photo Video: https://bhpho.to/4es6jFP Amazon:  https://amzn.to/48M6uud   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! The good (most of these copied from Nikon's global website): Fully articulatin...

In this overview, I'm taking a look at the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.8 lens for the Nikon Z system. Is it worth considering over the official Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8s lens? I also compare it with the Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit lens at 50mm.  Check out the full video on YouTube :  7Artisans sent me this lens to try out based on my  collaboration terms . They had no say in the content produced and were not allowed to preview it.  Check out the lens out through the 7Artisans official store . I am not affiliated with their website.  Or see the 7artisans 50mm f/1.8 AF Lens through my links:  Amazon.com B&H Photo Video ebay.com As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  I have two additional videos. One shows autofocus performance in video situations . The other is a mix of GoPro footage and example photos from the photowalk of the Japanese styled garden .  Build Quality & Handling 7Artisans and Nikon lens side-by-side. The 7Artisan...