Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge.
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge.
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Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Camera Body & FTZ Adapter
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge.
Are you going somewhere? With a lightweight construction, advanced optical elements and a wide zoom range, this combination with the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is an excellent kit for general travel use. From spontaneous excursions to well-designed photographic missions, you can comfortably expand the range for taking photos and movies. Whether you are a photographer who also shoots a video, a videographer who also captures photos or you express yourself through various media. Whether you prefer to collaborate with others or work alone. Whether it's fast-paced action or exciting tranquillity. Cinematic footage in 4K or spontaneous interviews. No matter what you create with light, this camera rises to the challenge.
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Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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The Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a ... MoreThe Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a quality shot of.Def happy with this camera body. Looking forward to years of use.
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This is my first mirrorless camera. I upgraded to the Z6 II after years of shooting with Nikon DSLRs, my last being the D810. This review is subjective, so your mileage and experience may vary from mine.TLDR: Brilliant camera, highly recommendedFirst, what I like.User interface: I like that the user interface is still largely familiar to Nikon shooters, although the positions of many of the buttons have been changed, so muscle memory still makes my left thumb hunt for controls that aren't where they used to be. These are minor changes, and it won't take very long for me to adapt to the new setup.Image quality and noise handling: I've always liked the image quality that Nikon cameras provide, and the Z6 II is no exception. It has lower resolution compared to ... MoreThis is my first mirrorless camera. I upgraded to the Z6 II after years of shooting with Nikon DSLRs, my last being the D810. This review is subjective, so your mileage and experience may vary from mine.TLDR: Brilliant camera, highly recommendedFirst, what I like.User interface: I like that the user interface is still largely familiar to Nikon shooters, although the positions of many of the buttons have been changed, so muscle memory still makes my left thumb hunt for controls that aren't where they used to be. These are minor changes, and it won't take very long for me to adapt to the new setup.Image quality and noise handling: I've always liked the image quality that Nikon cameras provide, and the Z6 II is no exception. It has lower resolution compared to my old camera (24 mp vs. 36 mp), but this will only affect me if I need to crop my photos substantially, which I usually don't. There is a pretty significant gain in dynamic range and ISO performance coming from my last camera to this one, so that makes a huge difference to my shooting in low light conditions. I set my auto ISO to an upper limit of 12,800, and image quality is still fantastic at this setting. Any observable noise at this level can quite easily be cleaned up in post-processing. See the next section for some more thoughts on auto ISO.Use of legacy lenses: The fantastic FTZ II adapter has made moving to mirrorless much easier for me with all the legacy F-mount glass I have. The only AF lenses I have that won't autofocus on the Z6 II are my D lenses, in which the AF is driven by a screw drive internal to Nikon DSLR bodies. So, these D lenses are the only ones I need to replace for now, unless I'm okay with manual focus. Functionality on all my other lenses, including third-party F-mount lenses, remains unchanged.Touch screen: I like the touch screen functionality that this camera offers, including the ability to focus with a touch. You can also trigger the shutter release with a touch, but I don't like using this feature. While the newer DSLR bodies do have touch screens, my D810 didn't. Since I do a lot of street photography, which in many cases involves my having to set the camera down at street level, the ability to both see AND focus on what I want to shoot using the back panel is definitely an advantage I did not have on my old camera. I wish the touch screen was more articulating, but apparently this was limited to allow the use of an L-plate, which is something I've always used, so no real complaints here.Weather sealing and construction: I feel confident about shooting in rainy conditions since the weather sealing is so good. And while the camera is definitely much lighter than my old one, it does feel very well constructed.Focus stacking: I like the option of being able to do this in-camera. It's also a feature available on some DSLR models.Dual card slots: Definitely a big improvement over the first-generation Z6.Now for what I think could be improved.Autofocus: I think Nikon has done a great job with the autofocus capabilities of this camera, even when one compares the Z6 II to the original Z6. However, I find it cumbersome to switch between the modes that I need most. I usually use AF-C, single point autofocus for 90% of what I need to shoot, so that's fine. For the remaining 10%, subject tracking often becomes necessary. However, switching between single point and subject tracking with just a push of a button is impossible. You have to be in one of the auto area AF modes to quickly move to subject tracking mode. To move from single point AF to subject tracking requires you to first enable auto area AF (or one of the eye detection modes). My workaround for this so far has been to first disable all other AF modes except single point and auto area, then assign AF to the Fn1 button, rotating the front dial while keeping Fn1 pressed to enable auto area AF, and then pushing the OK button to engage the subject tracker. I've also input these settings into one of the user modes, so I rotate the mode dial to engage it. As I said, cumbersome. The performance of the single point AF mode is brilliant. Subject tracking, a little less so. It's just not as intuitive as I'd like it to be. If something gets in the way, the subject tracker doesn't always track back to the subject. I also find it annoying that you have to start from the center to focus on the subject and then recompose while tracking. I wish one could position the tracking cursor anywhere on the screen/viewfinder. However, since this function is reportedly better in the Z6 II compared to the Z6, I'm guessing that future firmware updates will mitigate this issue. I primarily shoot in AF-C mode, and the focus point stays red even when focus has been achieved, instead of turning green (it turns green when you use AF-S or manual focus). I can't for the life of me understand why Nikon did such a thing.Auto ISO: I set my base ISO to 100 and my ISO ceiling to 12,800, a level at which I can live with the noise. On my old camera, I simply set the shutter speed to 1/100 sec. The Z6 II also has an Auto setting for shutter speed, which basically determines the focal length of your lens and adjusts accordingly. If the focal length is 50 mm, it sets the shutter speed to 1/50 sec. If the focal length is 24 mm, it sets the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. You can increase or decrease this Auto setting by up to 2 stops so that the shutter speed is 1 or 2 stops faster or slower than the auto setting determined by the focal length. This is not readily apparent, which is why I'm explaining it here. Nikon should have done a better job of this. I don't like this setting because the shutter speed changes every time you change the focal length on a zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm. So, you might have sharp subjects on the street when you shoot at 70 mm, but the same scene could have motion blur if you zoom out to 24 mm because the shutter speed was automatically slowed down. You might not notice this when you review the image on the LCD screen unless you zoom to 100%. I prefer to set my shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/125 sec and change it when I need to.Battery life: Battery life is obviously much shorter, even with the new EN-EL15c batteries compared to DSLR bodies. This is understandable because of the juice required to power the EVF and the LCD, since there is no optical viewfinder (this also means you can't compose your shot while the camera is off or sleeping). That said, however, one needs to plan accordingly, with backup power when one needs it. The option to power via USB cable is useful because it allows you to use a power bank or an AC outlet while shooting, although this would be limited mostly to situations where your camera stays in one place while you shoot (studio, landscape). If you're shooting street or weddings/events, carry spare batteries.Other features I wish were offered: I wish Nikon had provided a rotating dial instead of the 8-point multi-selector on the back of the Z6 II. Since the focus points in the Z6 II are moved by the joystick (sub-selector) instead of the multi-selector (in DSLR bodies, the multi-selector moves the focus point), and the fact that you can navigate through the menus and settings using the touch screen, I think the functionality of an 8-point multi-selector is largely redundant. If a dial were provided instead, similar to what one sees on Canon and Sony bodies, this could have been customized for ISO settings, for instance, which would be very useful while shooting in manual mode. This would be easier than having to press the ISO button and rotating the front dial. Another feature I wish Nikon had provided on the Z6 II is a sensor shield. With the Z mount flange being so close to the sensor, and the fact that there's no mirror for added protection, changing lenses, especially in the field, always brings with it the risk of dust on the sensor. A sensor shield should not be a feature reserved only for flagship cameras (the Z9 has one). Nikon should have included one with EVERY mirrorless body. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity.Other features on the Z6 II are either comparable to those on previous DSLRs I've used, or are features I don't use much (e.g., video capabilities), so I won't mention them here.Final thoughts: Although I've made several points above, it all comes down to whether this camera is good for the photography I do. Does it help me make better pictures (or make good pictures more easily) than my previous D810? Absolutely. Am I happy with this camera? Absolutely. Do I recommend it? Yes, with conditions. If you, like me, have been a Nikon shooter for years, have a number of Nikon FX lenses, want a full-frame mirrorless camera, and are not ready to switch ecosystems just yet, get the Z6 II. You will not be sorry, and you will not go wrong. If you're not as invested in Nikon glass as I am, I would recommend taking a few competitors (Sony a7 IV, Canon R6 and Panasonic S5) out for a test drive too. I'm not saying these cameras are better or worse than the Z6 II. They're all very good. It all depends on personal preference - your level of comfort with the user interface, the availability of lenses, the 300-500 dollar difference in price between these different models, etc.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've been shooting professionally with Nikon (film) gear since 1990 then I jumped to the D1x, then D100, D200, D300/s ... Today I shoot with the D500 which is an excellent workhorse for many years. I'll forgo any other credentials but suffice it to say I know my way around Nikon gear. If it helps here are my first impressions (although I have a lot more testing to do):The Z6ii good points:1) Even though the body is relatively small it feels very solid and well balanced in my hand and the layout of the buttons is somewhat familiar which is welcome.2) The replacement of the mode press buttons with a dial is what I've been waiting for. It's just a smart choice and I'm glad they finally got it right.3) The rear screen is big and sharp.4) Switching from photo ... MoreI've been shooting professionally with Nikon (film) gear since 1990 then I jumped to the D1x, then D100, D200, D300/s ... Today I shoot with the D500 which is an excellent workhorse for many years. I'll forgo any other credentials but suffice it to say I know my way around Nikon gear. If it helps here are my first impressions (although I have a lot more testing to do):The Z6ii good points:1) Even though the body is relatively small it feels very solid and well balanced in my hand and the layout of the buttons is somewhat familiar which is welcome.2) The replacement of the mode press buttons with a dial is what I've been waiting for. It's just a smart choice and I'm glad they finally got it right.3) The rear screen is big and sharp.4) Switching from photo to video is much more intuitive now they have placed it in a more natural location and the Disp is a nice feature.5) The image quality at high ISO is greatly improved from the D500!6) The Z mount adapter helps take the $ting out of replacing lenses.7) The 24-70 kit lens is very solid and wicked silent which you absolutely need when shooting video.8) Auto focus is vastly improved (over the D500).9) So far the stabilization seems very nice however I haven't used it too much with video.10) I love the shutter sound (weird I know). It just sounds solid & quiet.The things I don't like:1) I ABSOLUTELY LOATHE/HATE (capitol H-A-T-E) THE VIEWFINDER. For me, not having TTL/pentaprism viewfinder is going to be very tough to get accustomed to. I hate looking at a screen and not directly through the lens. It's a warped sense of reality. The blackout is obnoxious and if I didn't need this for video I would absolutely pass on this and be happy with my D500s.2) Nikon charging $400 for a grip is insane especially when the battery life is horrible. I'm hoping Velo will come out with a new cordless version to match the new Nikon grip. Shame on you Nikon!3) Horrible battery life!4) Nothing covers the sensor when you take the lens off. At least having a mirror prevented most dust from settling on the CCD. Not with this one.I'm sure I will find more things I like and dislike but for now that's all I can factually report on as I've only had it for less than 2 months and only shot 1 job with it. All in all it's a decent upgrade but if you're happy with your current body and it pays the bills don't bother upgrading.
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| Width | 100.5mm |
| Height | 69.5mm |
| Colour | Black |
| Length | 134mm |
Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Nikon Z6 Mark II + Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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The Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a ... MoreThe Z6 ii @ $1699 (sale price) is a pretty good deal for a full frame mirrorless body. I mounted the new 70-300 Z mount lens from Tamron onto it (also on sale @ $599). It is FAST with that 14 frames per second continuous shooting. That's going to be a huge factor when shooting sports. I also love that it has dual card slots. Having a backup memory card is an absolute must when shooting weddings, etc.I also have the Z50, and a D7500, as well. I prefer to keep a lens on each camera body, as I am not a fan of swapping out lenses, getting dust on your sensor, etc.So I'll pretty much keep that 70-300 Z mount lens on this body and use it for weddings, some portrait shots, and a nice hiking camera to mount to your chest / backpack in case you see something you want a quality shot of.Def happy with this camera body. Looking forward to years of use.
This is my first mirrorless camera. I upgraded to the Z6 II after years of shooting with Nikon DSLRs, my last being the D810. This review is subjective, so your mileage and experience may vary from mine.TLDR: Brilliant camera, highly recommendedFirst, what I like.User interface: I like that the user interface is still largely familiar to Nikon shooters, although the positions of many of the buttons have been changed, so muscle memory still makes my left thumb hunt for controls that aren't where they used to be. These are minor changes, and it won't take very long for me to adapt to the new setup.Image quality and noise handling: I've always liked the image quality that Nikon cameras provide, and the Z6 II is no exception. It has lower resolution compared to ... MoreThis is my first mirrorless camera. I upgraded to the Z6 II after years of shooting with Nikon DSLRs, my last being the D810. This review is subjective, so your mileage and experience may vary from mine.TLDR: Brilliant camera, highly recommendedFirst, what I like.User interface: I like that the user interface is still largely familiar to Nikon shooters, although the positions of many of the buttons have been changed, so muscle memory still makes my left thumb hunt for controls that aren't where they used to be. These are minor changes, and it won't take very long for me to adapt to the new setup.Image quality and noise handling: I've always liked the image quality that Nikon cameras provide, and the Z6 II is no exception. It has lower resolution compared to my old camera (24 mp vs. 36 mp), but this will only affect me if I need to crop my photos substantially, which I usually don't. There is a pretty significant gain in dynamic range and ISO performance coming from my last camera to this one, so that makes a huge difference to my shooting in low light conditions. I set my auto ISO to an upper limit of 12,800, and image quality is still fantastic at this setting. Any observable noise at this level can quite easily be cleaned up in post-processing. See the next section for some more thoughts on auto ISO.Use of legacy lenses: The fantastic FTZ II adapter has made moving to mirrorless much easier for me with all the legacy F-mount glass I have. The only AF lenses I have that won't autofocus on the Z6 II are my D lenses, in which the AF is driven by a screw drive internal to Nikon DSLR bodies. So, these D lenses are the only ones I need to replace for now, unless I'm okay with manual focus. Functionality on all my other lenses, including third-party F-mount lenses, remains unchanged.Touch screen: I like the touch screen functionality that this camera offers, including the ability to focus with a touch. You can also trigger the shutter release with a touch, but I don't like using this feature. While the newer DSLR bodies do have touch screens, my D810 didn't. Since I do a lot of street photography, which in many cases involves my having to set the camera down at street level, the ability to both see AND focus on what I want to shoot using the back panel is definitely an advantage I did not have on my old camera. I wish the touch screen was more articulating, but apparently this was limited to allow the use of an L-plate, which is something I've always used, so no real complaints here.Weather sealing and construction: I feel confident about shooting in rainy conditions since the weather sealing is so good. And while the camera is definitely much lighter than my old one, it does feel very well constructed.Focus stacking: I like the option of being able to do this in-camera. It's also a feature available on some DSLR models.Dual card slots: Definitely a big improvement over the first-generation Z6.Now for what I think could be improved.Autofocus: I think Nikon has done a great job with the autofocus capabilities of this camera, even when one compares the Z6 II to the original Z6. However, I find it cumbersome to switch between the modes that I need most. I usually use AF-C, single point autofocus for 90% of what I need to shoot, so that's fine. For the remaining 10%, subject tracking often becomes necessary. However, switching between single point and subject tracking with just a push of a button is impossible. You have to be in one of the auto area AF modes to quickly move to subject tracking mode. To move from single point AF to subject tracking requires you to first enable auto area AF (or one of the eye detection modes). My workaround for this so far has been to first disable all other AF modes except single point and auto area, then assign AF to the Fn1 button, rotating the front dial while keeping Fn1 pressed to enable auto area AF, and then pushing the OK button to engage the subject tracker. I've also input these settings into one of the user modes, so I rotate the mode dial to engage it. As I said, cumbersome. The performance of the single point AF mode is brilliant. Subject tracking, a little less so. It's just not as intuitive as I'd like it to be. If something gets in the way, the subject tracker doesn't always track back to the subject. I also find it annoying that you have to start from the center to focus on the subject and then recompose while tracking. I wish one could position the tracking cursor anywhere on the screen/viewfinder. However, since this function is reportedly better in the Z6 II compared to the Z6, I'm guessing that future firmware updates will mitigate this issue. I primarily shoot in AF-C mode, and the focus point stays red even when focus has been achieved, instead of turning green (it turns green when you use AF-S or manual focus). I can't for the life of me understand why Nikon did such a thing.Auto ISO: I set my base ISO to 100 and my ISO ceiling to 12,800, a level at which I can live with the noise. On my old camera, I simply set the shutter speed to 1/100 sec. The Z6 II also has an Auto setting for shutter speed, which basically determines the focal length of your lens and adjusts accordingly. If the focal length is 50 mm, it sets the shutter speed to 1/50 sec. If the focal length is 24 mm, it sets the shutter speed to 1/25 sec. You can increase or decrease this Auto setting by up to 2 stops so that the shutter speed is 1 or 2 stops faster or slower than the auto setting determined by the focal length. This is not readily apparent, which is why I'm explaining it here. Nikon should have done a better job of this. I don't like this setting because the shutter speed changes every time you change the focal length on a zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm. So, you might have sharp subjects on the street when you shoot at 70 mm, but the same scene could have motion blur if you zoom out to 24 mm because the shutter speed was automatically slowed down. You might not notice this when you review the image on the LCD screen unless you zoom to 100%. I prefer to set my shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/125 sec and change it when I need to.Battery life: Battery life is obviously much shorter, even with the new EN-EL15c batteries compared to DSLR bodies. This is understandable because of the juice required to power the EVF and the LCD, since there is no optical viewfinder (this also means you can't compose your shot while the camera is off or sleeping). That said, however, one needs to plan accordingly, with backup power when one needs it. The option to power via USB cable is useful because it allows you to use a power bank or an AC outlet while shooting, although this would be limited mostly to situations where your camera stays in one place while you shoot (studio, landscape). If you're shooting street or weddings/events, carry spare batteries.Other features I wish were offered: I wish Nikon had provided a rotating dial instead of the 8-point multi-selector on the back of the Z6 II. Since the focus points in the Z6 II are moved by the joystick (sub-selector) instead of the multi-selector (in DSLR bodies, the multi-selector moves the focus point), and the fact that you can navigate through the menus and settings using the touch screen, I think the functionality of an 8-point multi-selector is largely redundant. If a dial were provided instead, similar to what one sees on Canon and Sony bodies, this could have been customized for ISO settings, for instance, which would be very useful while shooting in manual mode. This would be easier than having to press the ISO button and rotating the front dial. Another feature I wish Nikon had provided on the Z6 II is a sensor shield. With the Z mount flange being so close to the sensor, and the fact that there's no mirror for added protection, changing lenses, especially in the field, always brings with it the risk of dust on the sensor. A sensor shield should not be a feature reserved only for flagship cameras (the Z9 has one). Nikon should have included one with EVERY mirrorless body. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity.Other features on the Z6 II are either comparable to those on previous DSLRs I've used, or are features I don't use much (e.g., video capabilities), so I won't mention them here.Final thoughts: Although I've made several points above, it all comes down to whether this camera is good for the photography I do. Does it help me make better pictures (or make good pictures more easily) than my previous D810? Absolutely. Am I happy with this camera? Absolutely. Do I recommend it? Yes, with conditions. If you, like me, have been a Nikon shooter for years, have a number of Nikon FX lenses, want a full-frame mirrorless camera, and are not ready to switch ecosystems just yet, get the Z6 II. You will not be sorry, and you will not go wrong. If you're not as invested in Nikon glass as I am, I would recommend taking a few competitors (Sony a7 IV, Canon R6 and Panasonic S5) out for a test drive too. I'm not saying these cameras are better or worse than the Z6 II. They're all very good. It all depends on personal preference - your level of comfort with the user interface, the availability of lenses, the 300-500 dollar difference in price between these different models, etc.
I've been shooting professionally with Nikon (film) gear since 1990 then I jumped to the D1x, then D100, D200, D300/s ... Today I shoot with the D500 which is an excellent workhorse for many years. I'll forgo any other credentials but suffice it to say I know my way around Nikon gear. If it helps here are my first impressions (although I have a lot more testing to do):The Z6ii good points:1) Even though the body is relatively small it feels very solid and well balanced in my hand and the layout of the buttons is somewhat familiar which is welcome.2) The replacement of the mode press buttons with a dial is what I've been waiting for. It's just a smart choice and I'm glad they finally got it right.3) The rear screen is big and sharp.4) Switching from photo ... MoreI've been shooting professionally with Nikon (film) gear since 1990 then I jumped to the D1x, then D100, D200, D300/s ... Today I shoot with the D500 which is an excellent workhorse for many years. I'll forgo any other credentials but suffice it to say I know my way around Nikon gear. If it helps here are my first impressions (although I have a lot more testing to do):The Z6ii good points:1) Even though the body is relatively small it feels very solid and well balanced in my hand and the layout of the buttons is somewhat familiar which is welcome.2) The replacement of the mode press buttons with a dial is what I've been waiting for. It's just a smart choice and I'm glad they finally got it right.3) The rear screen is big and sharp.4) Switching from photo to video is much more intuitive now they have placed it in a more natural location and the Disp is a nice feature.5) The image quality at high ISO is greatly improved from the D500!6) The Z mount adapter helps take the $ting out of replacing lenses.7) The 24-70 kit lens is very solid and wicked silent which you absolutely need when shooting video.8) Auto focus is vastly improved (over the D500).9) So far the stabilization seems very nice however I haven't used it too much with video.10) I love the shutter sound (weird I know). It just sounds solid & quiet.The things I don't like:1) I ABSOLUTELY LOATHE/HATE (capitol H-A-T-E) THE VIEWFINDER. For me, not having TTL/pentaprism viewfinder is going to be very tough to get accustomed to. I hate looking at a screen and not directly through the lens. It's a warped sense of reality. The blackout is obnoxious and if I didn't need this for video I would absolutely pass on this and be happy with my D500s.2) Nikon charging $400 for a grip is insane especially when the battery life is horrible. I'm hoping Velo will come out with a new cordless version to match the new Nikon grip. Shame on you Nikon!3) Horrible battery life!4) Nothing covers the sensor when you take the lens off. At least having a mirror prevented most dust from settling on the CCD. Not with this one.I'm sure I will find more things I like and dislike but for now that's all I can factually report on as I've only had it for less than 2 months and only shot 1 job with it. All in all it's a decent upgrade but if you're happy with your current body and it pays the bills don't bother upgrading.
I've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all ... MoreI've been shooting weddings for 13 years (using a range of Nikon, Canon, and Sony) and this is the first camera I'll probably need to ditch because of some serious design flaws and bugs I've discovered that create a liability for professional use.DESIGN FAIL: At my last shoot, the Z6ii stopped taking pictures during a wedding reception, and the camera displayed a memory card overheat warning. The green buffer light was on, and the camera stopped writing photos to BOTH the CF card (which was being used for jpg image backup) AND the main SD card which I'm sure was functional. After waiting about 15 minutes (plenty of time to cool), the camera still wasn't clearing the buffer, so I had no choice but to pull the battery and start over. The camera then worked, but all the images in the buffer were lost. CF cards unfortunately get burning hot very quickly, and the designers at Nikon wrongly designed the camera so that when it stops taking photos, it won't write the images stored in the buffer to EITHER card. Which means you're going to lose your pictures. There are more than a few obvious solutions to this problem which Nikon has failed to implement. And why even let the buffer fill if the CF card is about to overheat? Literally the first camera in 13 years that caused me to lose a few minutes worth of someone's wedding day. Unacceptable.BUG: Both Z6ii's I own will randomly, inexplicably lock up every several hours or so of shooting. And the camera will give no indication as to why. This has happened a couple times now during some important moments at weddings, and will usually resolve after turning the camera off for several minutes. Doesn't seem to be a memory card issue. It's not a bug that can be recreated on demand so it's hard to diagnose.There are a number of other details Nikon missed the mark on. And in terms of performance, the AF at dark wedding receptions works poorly compared to other mirrorless cameras I've used. Good luck...
I transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs ... MoreI transitioned from a D500 to the Z6ii and now that I've been able to shoot some action, I'm thrilled. While I knew I'd lose some range moving from a crop sensor to the full frame, I've enjoyed the higher dynamic range of the full frame and the jpg results are like butta. I haven't even shot in RAW yet with post! I actually had the Z8 in my cart for next availability but was going on a trip and really felt I needed to step into the mirrorless realm responsibly. I shot college lacrosse with my D500 for years and loved the speed, extended range, auto-focus, body, usability and versatility. The Z6ii has taken some getting used to with finding the sweet spot for situational auto focus but I believe I've found it. Extraordinarily fast and accurate as I was shooting dogs in action and surfing; previewing the shots/focus right inside the evf is a game changer. The 24-70 Z f2.8 is a must-have in my opinion. I also got the FTZii mount and threw in my 70-200 f2.8 f-mount and 300 PF f4 f-mount with superb results. Shooting portraits with the Z 24-70 f2.8 on the beach during the golden hour had people thinking I was an insane photographer. When others wanted to try, I threw it on auto mode for them then switched back to the U1, U2 or U3 settings that I set for myself or just used M,A,S as needed. I prefer BBFocus usually for more auto-focus and composition control. Super pleased with this Z6ii, Nikon nailed it. Great service as usual with BH Photo Video!
Moving into my first Nikon mirrorless from the D750 to the Z6 ii I was definitely concerned would my plethora of F mount lenses become obsolete? I'd seen many reviews all across the internet and for each one that gave me hope, another gave me concern. But my D750, for as much as I loved it over the years and all the beautiful images I shot with it, was on it's last legs and a decision had to be made, new DSLR or move into Mirrorless. Knowing that I needed the video upgrades, IBIS, silent shooting mode and a lighter body to help my aching hands, I went with the Z6 ii with the second generation FTZ mount. I haven't been doing as many shoots as I usually do but I am starting to pick up speed so it was time to break it in and test it out. I can say for all of you DSLR ... MoreMoving into my first Nikon mirrorless from the D750 to the Z6 ii I was definitely concerned would my plethora of F mount lenses become obsolete? I'd seen many reviews all across the internet and for each one that gave me hope, another gave me concern. But my D750, for as much as I loved it over the years and all the beautiful images I shot with it, was on it's last legs and a decision had to be made, new DSLR or move into Mirrorless. Knowing that I needed the video upgrades, IBIS, silent shooting mode and a lighter body to help my aching hands, I went with the Z6 ii with the second generation FTZ mount. I haven't been doing as many shoots as I usually do but I am starting to pick up speed so it was time to break it in and test it out. I can say for all of you DSLR users who've not made the move yet, the controls take some getting used to for certain, but will come quickly. The menu system is still very similar to the DSLR one, with a few new options added. You can still program many of the buttons to how you use your camera, ie.. back button focus, front FN1/FN2 buttons I have set to white balance and focus mode for quick changes I can do while looking through the viewfinder. The body is smaller and lighter than the dlsr was for me, but feels sturdy in hand. While there are two card mounts in the camera, they are different, CF Express and SD options. You can use both but one is $$$$$ while the other is $$. So far I've only used SD, but after doing my first real world shooting of video, I will be added that pricey card for video, while leaving SD for stills. When it comes to images, I was worried about using f lenses but having now used them with both stills and video I can say this camera is fantastic with them. Images are crisp, video quality fabulous. I love the advancements in the video abilities not offered for the D750, continuous autofocus, eye detection, and the additional options of 4K video. And let me mention the electronic viewfinder here... this is the bonus, where the LCD and optical viewfinders LIED all those years, what you see in the EVF on the Z6 ii is what you get in your image. This is a huge deal for me shooting events and often in extremely low lighting, finally I know what my images will look like right away without having to check the LCD and hope it wasn't lying too haha! Those of you who understand that know what I mean. If flash is a concern for you, if you have sb-700's in hand, you don't have to ditch them, but they do have issues with the flash menu, I solved this by getting a sb-500 (good luck finding one right now, out of stock everywhere, but when you do, $250 is a great deal) that also works as a commander and can control the others. All in all, I really am enjoying my new body. My hope is that Z mount lens options will expand, especially options for smaller pancake type lenses with say f1.4 on them as well as other f1.4 offerings in primes. But knowing I can use all my F mount lenses will keep me satisfied until then. I did just pick up the Z50 kit, it's definitely not = to the Z6 ii and has a few quirks but it's also a decent option if looking to move into mirrorless. I'll have a separate review on that one. So if you are on the fence, know you'll be able to get what you need with this one whether you get z lenses or work with your f mounts.
This is my second review of the Z6 II. My first focused on wildlife, birds in particular, using the 100-400mm S zoom and 1.4x teleconverter. This review is from my second Z6 II I have configured as my travel camera with the 24-200mm kit lens. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Europe and take a riverboat trip down the Danube River. This camera combination did everything I wanted it to from standard tourist scenic shots to nightime tripod work. It worked very well in low light handheld at slow shutter speeds. I am buying a Z8 now for my wildlife and action photography. I am selling one of the Z6 II's to help pay for it but the other Z6 II will be in my bag as well for all my trips abroad.
I purchased the Z9 - expecting an awesome experience. I traded my Z6 and D850 toward the Z9 thinking that this new, flagship camera body would solve all of my photography woes.....Well, it didn't. The Z9 has some awesome great points - Like a great autofocus system, fast FPS rate, but I noticed that the files have MORE NOISE at 6400 ASA than my D4 body - which is much, much older. I tried everything to like this camera, but for almost $6k, I took it back and bought a Z6II. I LOVED my first generation Z6 and the files were incredible...almost as nice as my D850 and D4. The files are smoother than the Z9. Am I only one experiencing noise in the Z9 file - even in the shadows of images of images taken at lower ISO's. Anyhow, the Z6II is my answer to technically, ... MoreI purchased the Z9 - expecting an awesome experience. I traded my Z6 and D850 toward the Z9 thinking that this new, flagship camera body would solve all of my photography woes.....Well, it didn't. The Z9 has some awesome great points - Like a great autofocus system, fast FPS rate, but I noticed that the files have MORE NOISE at 6400 ASA than my D4 body - which is much, much older. I tried everything to like this camera, but for almost $6k, I took it back and bought a Z6II. I LOVED my first generation Z6 and the files were incredible...almost as nice as my D850 and D4. The files are smoother than the Z9. Am I only one experiencing noise in the Z9 file - even in the shadows of images of images taken at lower ISO's. Anyhow, the Z6II is my answer to technically, near flawless imagery. The faster FPS, buffer, two-card slot, made this a no-brainer to buy. It's light, compact and the grip is really nice (for the most part) but I can't seem to find a way to change the focus points in the vertical arrangement (could be me). I love the U1, U2 and U3 custom user settings. I use them frequently. I picked it up used and the price was affordable and offered a lot.
I already own a Nikon Z6 but needed another camera for an upcoming trip. I love the Z6. The ergonomics and feel of the camera are just right. The Z6ii is essentially the same camera but with a dual memory card slot. That's it. It doesn't seem faster and it doesn't have the firmware updates that the regular Z6 has, but it feels great and operates very efficiently. I did intend on purchasing the Nikon Z7ii, but for the added price of that camera and the numerous reviews that I read, just about all saying that the Z7ii has a higher sensor resolution, the Z6ii definitely affords way more bang for the buck. The bag was just a throw in from B&H, and I would have preferred another lens adapter, as some of the competitors are offering as their package, but the bag is really ... MoreI already own a Nikon Z6 but needed another camera for an upcoming trip. I love the Z6. The ergonomics and feel of the camera are just right. The Z6ii is essentially the same camera but with a dual memory card slot. That's it. It doesn't seem faster and it doesn't have the firmware updates that the regular Z6 has, but it feels great and operates very efficiently. I did intend on purchasing the Nikon Z7ii, but for the added price of that camera and the numerous reviews that I read, just about all saying that the Z7ii has a higher sensor resolution, the Z6ii definitely affords way more bang for the buck. The bag was just a throw in from B&H, and I would have preferred another lens adapter, as some of the competitors are offering as their package, but the bag is really nice. It is sturdy and very well padded. The retail price surprised me at like $170.00, so thanks B&H. Unfortunately it is too small for my cameras and lenses. As a grab-and-go bag for one camera and attached lens, you can squeeze in another two smaller lenses, but that's all.Most importantly, I continue to buy from B&H with CONFIDENCE because I know they will be there for me in tech support, LiveChat, and customer service. This camera can be had at the same price I paid B&H from competing sellers, but you would not be getting the B&H buying experience and incredible quick delivery. Most of my purchases from B&H this year arrive between 24 and 48 hours of my order being submitted. In fact my last order went in late morning on a Monday and it was at my door before noon the very next day.
This is not a cheap camera for me, but the price was eased by equipment I traded in (I feel B&H is pretty fair here).Coming from a D7500, my main goals were to achieve higher ISO settings and silent or quieter shooting for events that demand it. Where I wasn't crazy about going beyond 3200 with the D7500, I've been to 12800 with the Z6 and found it acceptable, and easy to clean up in post processing.The resolution is kind of mid-range. A little higher than my D7500, but not as high as the D7II. But this was actually a selling point for me. At the higher resolution on the same-sized sensor noise started to get noticeable again, though it's easier to clean with all that extra resolution. But given the noise, shooting speed, and storage size benefits, I do prefer ... MoreThis is not a cheap camera for me, but the price was eased by equipment I traded in (I feel B&H is pretty fair here).Coming from a D7500, my main goals were to achieve higher ISO settings and silent or quieter shooting for events that demand it. Where I wasn't crazy about going beyond 3200 with the D7500, I've been to 12800 with the Z6 and found it acceptable, and easy to clean up in post processing.The resolution is kind of mid-range. A little higher than my D7500, but not as high as the D7II. But this was actually a selling point for me. At the higher resolution on the same-sized sensor noise started to get noticeable again, though it's easier to clean with all that extra resolution. But given the noise, shooting speed, and storage size benefits, I do prefer the Z6II resolution over the Z7II.A big concern I had pre-purchase were EVF lag and blackout. But after handling one in the B&H store, I quickly felt that the EVF response was, to me, basically close enough to the D7500. And the EVF has a benefit that I can chimp my shots on even the sunniest of days without the LCD being washed out like on the D7500.I also wasn't crazy about the reported battery life. I just recently shot an even and took 1,500 photos. I started to wonder if that meant I would have to carry 3 additional batteries. I haven't had the chance to shoot an event yet, and while I have read some reviews indicating they get more than the reported 400 shots per charge, I do notice that the battery drains faster than the D7500's.Of course, I would love it if this camera were cheaper. I sort of chuckle to myself when I see this referred to as good for beginners, but I suppose that just shows my age and generation. But again, B&H was helpful with my trade-in.I did purchase the FTZII adapter, and kept my better full frame lenses, and they work flawlessly (both Nikon and Sigma lenses).I also purchased 2 CFExpress 128GB cards despite having a ton of SD cards, and a USB card reader for CFExpress. And finally, I purchased a spare battery, so I now have 2 EN-15c batteries, and 2 older EN-15a spares from the D7500 (with full life indicators). I have a pouch on my strap that allows me to carry 2 spares and the extra memory cards. So, I should be OK with shooting 1,500 in a single session.The WiFi was disappointing, as I had hoped I could transfer pictures wirelessly. I don't like the physical demands (on the camera) of inserting and removing cables or memory cards. But after getting the WiFi all setup and working, I realized I would have to select and transfer images one at a time. Um, not happening for 1,500 photos. Really disappointed there's no option to select all and transfer.Physically, the camera is OK. It's hard to explain but I just seem to like Nikon ergonomics more than Canon. It could just be all in my mind though. The Fn buttons on the front are a bit hard for me to reach, though I haven't decided on what to do with them yet.On my few initial walks, the camera seems to meter very well, and the colors really pop in my raw images. I am shooting RAW, 14-bit loseless compression, but I will probably switch that to 12 bits. In the past I've done tests between 12 and 14 bit, and I show no practical difference that I personally can observe. I would rather have the speed and storage space.Overall, extremely happy with the purchase, and the full-frame and silent shooting options are an excellent upgrade from a DX DSLR.
| General Product Information | |
| Width | 100.5mm |
| Height | 69.5mm |
| Colour | Black |
| Length | 134mm |
