Hands On First Impressions of the Nikon Z9 vs Canon R3 ft. Dan Watson

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[robertfordjr.]

Both are excellent cameras. We are fortunate to have these choices. Well done to both manufacturers for pushing technology forward.

[Tap-a-roo]

If you want to look at cost, you can buy a Z9 with a 50mm 1.2 for the same price as an A1 with a battery grip. It's like a buy one get one free.

[richardyuen]

Sometimes I wish people will not just judge how good a camera is by only how fast and accurate the eye focus is. Yes, it's important but there's a lot more to a great camera than just nailing the eye. I remember shooting with film cameras and manual lenses. I learnt a lot more about how to shoot back then. A camera is way more than auto-focus.

[lloydterryjr.bodygraphicsphoto]

Thanks for a straight up review. I'm a Nikon shooter and just got my Z 9 and also own a Z 6 II and Z 7 II. I really like all three cameras, but the Z 9 is so much more advanced than the other two and the autofocus is off the chain. The Z9 will be my primary camera with the Z 7 II being me secondary shooter and the Z 6 II being for mainly video and as a backup to the primary and secondary.

[learningcameras]

Had fun making this with you man! Looks awesome. Hope we get to link up again soon

[PeteCalandra]

I’m shooting a z6ii and totally waiting for the tech to trickle down to a camera that is about the size of z6 or z7. Even if it has a few less features than the z9. Better autofocus, longer video record times and an updated sensor is all I would need.

[iceman-fqqt]

Nikon z9 blows out the competition and at its price is a no brainer

[AllgoodthingsTv]

Dan is definitely one of the more knowledgeable guys on YT with respect to these digital cameras. He's got a couple vids on the R5 video features that are dope. Completely agree with your comment that it's an even playing field now in terms of mirrorless camera tech. You can do your thing with any of these mirrorless cams from various makers now.

[Anastotte]

you had one exceptional line in this video. 'when the tech in the Z9 starts to trickle down to other Nikon models...'. Nikon has been behind for a while but looks to have caught up. I will be happy to see the technology continue to improve and roll down to other cameras.

[chasingmanhattan]

I like your candid take on these things. I'm waiting for the R5 to come back in stock so that I can pair it with my RP which is honestly enough camera for 90% of what I do, especially when shooting with controlled portrait lighting. Eventually I'll probably add the R3 or something equivalent but I'm not in a hurry.

[FrankSchulenburg]

You're killing it! Can't tell you how tired I am of YouTube reviewers of these two cameras reading off spec sheets. You're also right when you point at the fact that all three manufacturers are head to head.The A1, Z9, and R3 are all super capable tools. In the end, it comes down to where your preferences are with regard to ergonomics, ease of use, megapixels, dynamic range, or frames per second. Thanks for this review!

[Herkulez]

i tried then both, both are fantastic cameras. would i love to have 50mp sensor YES! do i need it? no. Was going to buy the z9 but the canon r3 just felt more intuitiv and engaging for me . thats just my preference. The autofocus was great on both but r3 felt a little more reliable and i loved the eye tracking.and i liked the ergonomics better.

[Adamfahlundadafah]

Curious if you’d had a chance to compare Raws, been very skeptical of their lossless compression and how it affects the dynamic range of the image, have you done any side by side tests, comparing image quality and how far you can push each raw and if there’s a noticeable difference ?

[kaminobatto]

That last sentence can be weighed in Gold! I'm a Nikon shooter first, but still I recognize the advantages any of the 3 top dogs have over the other. They're all excellent image making machines and if you have any of them you are in control of a marvelous tool! It is indeed a even playing field.

[aaronjonellhall]

Damn…. Dan’s beard is on point!! Let the battle of the beards BEGIN!!!

[ghas]

The Z9 is a better camera than the R3 period. Those who say otherwise are fanboys.

[RobFuz]

Great Video Guys! Cant Wait To See The Z9 In Person! :)

[rodneyturnerphoto]

In terms of weight, the Z9 is definitely a tank. Could some of that weight be used for thermals for video (8k30p @ 2hrs 5mins)? Who knows? lol. After using mine for a few weeks it's a nice balance with their lenses.

[RonaldLadao]

@3:21 As a Canon R3 owner. Since I shoot mostly photos with that camera. I'll prefer the Nikon Z9 flip screen. There's times where I'll shoot over the head high, and low profile low. I don't trust the Canon R3 flip screen for that due to the hazards I put my cameras in.

[raneciaquashae]

Manny leave Irene Alone 🤣😂great video as usual!❤️❤️