Goodbye Fujifilm X100VI Hello Nikon Zf

Less than a year ago, I got my hands on the Fujifilm X100VI, and it changed how I approached photography. The only problem is that I had to give it back to my partner, leaving me empty-handed. To fill that void, I picked up a Nikon Zf, and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!

Fujifilm essentially holds a monopoly in the digital camera space for "experience photography." What I mean by that can be summed up as cameras that are being released without professional "workhorse" specs or a spec sheet as the core of the camera. The recently announced Fujfilm X Half is a great example. One thing included in their systems is the ability to apply styles, or "recipes" as the community calls them, directly in the camera, thus eliminating much of the need to edit your images.

When I found out the Nikon Zf was being updated to enable flexible color profiles (similar to recipes), I was intrigued. Were Nikon's picture styles remotely competitive with Fujifilm’s? I had to try it for myself, and after a month-long road trip with the camera, I can confidently say that the Nikon Zf surprised me in many ways. This isn't a traditional review of the camera. In fact, I spend a lot of time talking about things like shutter sound, sensory response, and simply how the camera feels in function. If you're into that, then this video is for you.