Ok – this is not the prettiest of street photographs. But it shows a couple of things from putting my new baby, the Nikon Zf, through some initial tests on the streets of Genoa. The 24.5-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor combined with the EXPEED 7 image processor produces awesome results, delivering beautifully rendered images with a high dynamic range.
The autofocus of the Nikon Zf is a true champion
But what an autofocus the Zf has. It was already getting dark in the alleys of Genoa’s Old Town. I dialed in ISO 6400 (which produces absolutely usable images with little noise) and the max aperture of f/2 to shoot wide open. This resulted in a shutter speed of 1/8000 sec, enough to freeze any action.
I dialed in wide-area autofocus with eye/face detection. It totally amazed me how easily the camera picked out the faces of oncoming people and nailed the focus on their eyes. I walked towards the also quite fast walking oncoming ladies and pressed the shutter. E voilà, a sharp image. The Leica SL2-S could never ever have done this.
I took this street photograph with my Nikon Zf and the Nikkor Z 40mm 1:2 SE. It is a jpg out of the camera using the Zf’s default black & white mode. I could quick-select this mode by turning a dial on top of the camera. This is another awesome feature of this amazing camera. Stay tuned for more feature reviews as I continue to discover and learn my new camera.
So far, I can only rave about the Zf and say that I’m truly glad I replaced the Leica SL2-S with the Nikon. I’m also amazed at how superior the Nikon is compared to the much more expensive “high-end” Leica. Especially, the autofocus simply blows the SL2-S away. I have found my perfect street photography camera.
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Have a great Friday!
Marcus
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I am so happy that you are happy with your new camera, Marcus. Still a shame about Leica. People spending all that money expecting a great camera and good customer service….they should talk to you!
Thanks, Lois, your kind words mean so much! And regarding Leica talking to me….despite leaving the “lecture e-mail” of their HQ customer service with the local Leica store manager, I have never heard a thing again. This is classless. Shame, with this legacy… Have a great Sunday! Marcus
I love how you are totally enjoying your new Nikon, Marcus!! The photo is crystal clear, sharp! My small body Z30 has a super fast auto-focus too, great camera.
Thanks, John, I love your kind words! Makes me wonder why I waited so long to do the change back to Nikon…
You are welcome, Marcus! Nikons have always simply worked very well for me. Canon cameras are odd, Nikon is just right.
I’m glad you are happy with the Nikon Marcus. There is no better feeling than knowing you made the correct decision.
Thanks, Joe, I so much appreciate your kind words! They are so true! Have a great Sunday! Marcus