Nikon Z8: What I Hate After 1 Year of Landscape Photography

The Nikon Z8: a landscape photographer's dream... or is it? 🤔 In my last video, I gushed over the features I LOVE about the Nikon Z8. If you haven't seen it, be sure to check it out for a balanced perspective: https://youtu.be/eHC6tgX6tzU?si=BPuF5zftZX9Lsy4C But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. 🌦️ This video dives into the FRUSTRATIONS and FLAWS that have tested my patience with the Z8 after a year of extensive use. Get ready for some REAL TALK. We're going beyond the sponsored hype and digging into the nitty-gritty details that can make or break your experience with this camera. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of the Z8's shortcomings and whether they're dealbreakers for YOUR landscape photography. So, if you're on the fence about the Z8 or already own one and are feeling the frustration, hit that play button! Let's vent together and figure out if this camera is truly worth the hype. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - == PHOTO GEAR == Landscape Camera: Nikon Z8 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RGCGYL B&H: https://bhpho.to/3AAZ8gt Wide Angel Lens: Nikon Z 14-24 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KUfLp0 B&H: https://bhpho.to/3XcFdwZ Mid-Zoom Lens: Nikon Z 24-120 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XDFkm5 B&H: https://bhpho.to/4fVeVGW Telephoto Lens: Nikon Z 100-400 Amazon: https://amzn.to/45BsR4a B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YYuZBQ Macro Lens for Nikon: Nikon Z 105 Macro Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dEjP9c B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dX4ZuC Macro Camera: OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M1c3us B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YZ8jBu Macro Lens for OM System: OM M.Zuiko 90mm Macro Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yH9cUf B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YY9JMh Camera Vest: Cotton Carrier G3 Amazon: https://amzn.to/45BsR4a B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dSLaEU Tripod: Really Right Stuff TVC-24L Mk2 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c7JEOB B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dT21r8 Tripod (Travel): RRS Ascend-14 Long B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dW0C3e Tripod Head: Leofoto G4 Pro Leofoto: https://bit.ly/3ytjl6R Tripod Head: Arca-Swiss P0 Hybrid Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fIfXpN B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dyxbo5 Magnetic Filters: Kase Revolution Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yos6zn B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dAiUaq == VIDEO GEAR == DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WV344e B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YY9OQ5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - == SOCIAL == Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslphoto/ Website: https://www.jameslorentson.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - == CHAPTERS == 0:00 Intro 1:04 Specs 2:02 Feature #1 4:53 Features #2 & #3 6:13 Feature #4 7:56 Feature #5 8:30 Feature #6 9:06 Feature #7 11:10 Feature #8 12:37 Feature #9 13:20 Feature #10 14:02 Is the Z8 Worth It? 15:44 Recommendations 16:31 Viewer Question 16:39 What I Like About the Z8 *The Amazon links to the equipment I use are affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through those links, I will get a small commission at no extra cost for you. It helps support the channel so I appreciate any affiliated purchases :)