Nikon Zf Three Months Later: Retro Versatility With A Flaw

For the past three months, I’ve been using the Nikon Zf as a replacement for my Leica M rangefinders. That might sound like a strange switch, but the Zf brings something interesting to the table: a retro shooting experience combined with modern mirrorless versatility. In this video, I share my honest thoughts after living with the camera in real-world photography situations. The Nikon Zf delivers beautiful files, excellent stabilisation, and a tactile control layout that genuinely encourages a slower, more deliberate way of shooting—something Leica users will immediately recognise. At the same time, it’s not a perfect camera. There are a few quirks and frustrations that only really appear after extended use, and I’ll walk through those as well. If you’re curious whether the Nikon Zf can replace a rangefinder experience, or if you’re simply interested in a retro-inspired full-frame camera that tries to balance old and new, this is my three-month verdict. #streetphotography #camera #nikon Visit My Website: www.paultakesphotos.com PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 📸Every day camera: Ricoh GRIII-X: RICOH GR III-X https://geni.us/nelxs Google Pixel 6a https://geni.us/kasLRRo 📸 Steet & Travel Cameras Fujifilm X-T2 https://geni.us/C52oS Fujifilm X-T4 https://geni.us/frvgcc Fujifilm X-100 https://geni.us/VEz0uaU 🅿️Street Photography Fujifilm Lenses Fujifilm 16mm f/2.0 https://geni.us/vPvv2qU Fujifilm 23mm f/2.0 https://geni.us/80Z3zB Fujifilm 27mm f/2.0 https://geni.us/JNaA Fujifilm 18-55 f/2.8-f/4.0: https://geni.us/IJw4ZOB Sigma 56mm f/1.4 https://geni.us/91ctz 🎸Concert Photography Sony A7III: https://geni.us/7D1o Lenses Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 ZEISS Sony 24-70mm f/4.0 ZEISS Sony 85mm f/1.8: https://geni.us/sJiv Sony70-200mm f/4.0 https://geni.us/vGsVOZ The gear I use to produce my episodes: Sony ZV-1📸: https://geni.us/jkzwk Ulanzi Wide Angle Lens: https://geni.us/0lt0l6 Bluetooth Grips Sony Grip: https://geni.us/ELnhJ Moman Grip : https://geni.us/lvtr 52mm Magfilter Magnetic filter: https://geni.us/DP3a Batteries 3rd Party Batteries & Charger https://geni.us/XWxaQZ Sony Batteries https://geni.us/qgEspVt Sony A7III📸 Sony Lenses: Sony 16-35mm F/4 Zeiss Samyang 18mm f/2.0 https://geni.us/jaP5s Audio🎙: Rode VideoMic NTG https://geni.us/IAsk Rode Wireless Go https://geni.us/o1IfFG Rode Lav InvisiLave: https://geni.us/49VXq Studio Lights💡 Falcon Eyes RX-818 RBG: https://geni.us/hudqJ6 Godox SL60W: https://geni.us/jBme32 Godox TL30 RGB: https://geni.us/br9U