Over Japan’s Golden Week, our team, in collaboration with PRONEWS Global parent System5, held the first Tokyo Creative Community event. Held at Aoyama Pro Studios in Omotesando, we had set up a photo set, collaborated with renown fashion designer Lavi, and had 3 cameras available for local Tokyo creatives to test out.
We held this event not directly in collaboration with Sony or Nikon, but System5 provided a Nikon Z8 and a Sony FX3, along with a couple Nikon lenses, Sony cinematic lenses, and Sigma lenses. Web editor Zach also provided his newly-purchased Nikon Zf, as well.
One notable aspect of the event was the high number of legacy Nikon users. Many already used F-mount Nikon cameras, such as the D850. The Z8 is marketed as the Nikon Z-mount spiritual successor to the D850.
Utilizing the photo set, eclectic fashion by Lavi, and a couple of models, the guests tested out the capabilities of the Z8 and Zf. One guest commented on the operability of the Z8 being familiar, but its capabilities unmatched. Another guest enjoyed the controllability of the Nikon Zf.
The Sony FX3, a compact cinematic camera, also turned some heads. It was used in combination with Sigma E-mount cine lenses.
As we progress through 2024, our goal is to host more Tokyo Creative Community events, in conjunction with camera manufacturers.