Is Anything Better Than Nikon Z5 II? | PetaPixel Podcast

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Last night, Nikon announced a new entry-level full-frame camera in the Z5 II. Based on initial impressions, not only does it carry on the legacy of “good value” from its predecessor, it also expands on it to the degree it might be the best camera in its segment right now.

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00:00 - Intro
09:40 - Why no Canon V1 or R50V launch video?
13:45 - Canon's PowerShot V1 is $900 and coming next month: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/26/the-canon-powershot-v1-releases-next-month-for-900/
16:19 - The Canon EOS R50V is a compact cinema-focused camera: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/26/the-canon-eos-r50-v-offers-some-eos-cinema-features-at-a-low-price/
19:54 - The RF 20mm f/1.4 L is Canon's widest-ever f/1.4 prime: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/26/new-canon-rf-20mm-f-1-4-l-vcm-is-canons-widest-f-1-4-lens-ever/
23:48 - Sony's announcement is a very expensive add-on for the Venice: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/26/sonys-teased-compact-cine-camera-is-the-25000-venice-2-extension-system-mini/
26:03 - The Nodus Obscura watch has an analog exposure gauge in the bezel: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/28/this-watch-can-tell-you-the-exposure-settings-for-your-film-camera-nodus-obscura/
29:50 - The GR III successor will definitely come... at some point: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/27/ricoh-says-a-gr-iii-successor-will-come-someday/
32:48 - Apple should have actually sold this computer: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/26/apple-launches-lumon-terminal-pro-from-hit-apple-tv-series-severance/
35:22 - Would you take the Z5 II or ANY equivalent from each competitor?
1:03:10 - What have you been up to? (Looking at some B&W film shots Chris took)
1:10:04 - Never read the comments
1:14:50 - Tech support
1:30:44 - Feel good stories of the week