Nikon Z6 II + Nikon Z 24-70 F4 Kit
Product Description:More speed, more versatility, more performance, the Nikon Z 6II is an updated take on the all-rounder mirrorless camera designed for high-end photo and video applications. Despite the wealth of upgrades, the Z 6II retains its familiar form factor and prized image quality to benefit working multimedia image-makers.Revolving around a 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor and dual EXPEED 6 image processors, the Z 6II is characterized by an increased buffer depth and faster continuous shooting rate, up to 14 fps with single-point AF or 12 fps shooting in other focusing modes. Video recording at UHD 4K 30p is possible, or up to FHD 120p for slow-motion output, and external recording gains 10-bit out along with N-Log and HLG (HDR) support. The sensor also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, with sensitivity from ISO 100-51200, and in-body 5-axis Vibration Reduction reduces the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the sensor also incorporates a 273-point phase-detection AF system, which now supports Eye-Detect AF in Wide-Area AF modes and during movie recording, and permits focusing in low-light down to -4.5 EV.Balancing the imaging, the Z 6II retains its overall physical design, however it has been updated with a new dual memory card slot interface to hold one CFexpress Type B card and one SD UHS-II card for more flexible storage. Both a high-res 3.6m-dot OLED EVF and rear 3.2" 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD lend versatility to image composition and playback, and SnapBridge wireless connectivity can be used for remote camera control, image sharing to a mobile device, and even over-the-air firmware updates.Major Features 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor and Dual EXPEED 6 Processors UHD 4K Video Recording 273-Point Phase-Detect AF System Second Generation Z Vibration Reduction What's In the Box Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Nikon MH-25A Battery Charger for EN-EL15 Li-Ion Battery Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable HDMI/USB Cable Clip Nikon BS-1 Hot Shoe Cover for Nikon SLR Cameras Nikon AN-DC19 Camera Strap Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap Nikon DK-29 Rubber Eyecup Original Nikon Retail Package
Product Description:More speed, more versatility, more performance, the Nikon Z 6II is an updated take on the all-rounder mirrorless camera designed for high-end photo and video applications. Despite the wealth of upgrades, the Z 6II retains its familiar form factor and prized image quality to benefit working multimedia image-makers.Revolving around a 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor and dual EXPEED 6 image processors, the Z 6II is characterized by an increased buffer depth and faster continuous shooting rate, up to 14 fps with single-point AF or 12 fps shooting in other focusing modes. Video recording at UHD 4K 30p is possible, or up to FHD 120p for slow-motion output, and external recording gains 10-bit out along with N-Log and HLG (HDR) support. The sensor also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, with sensitivity from ISO 100-51200, and in-body 5-axis Vibration Reduction reduces the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the sensor also incorporates a 273-point phase-detection AF system, which now supports Eye-Detect AF in Wide-Area AF modes and during movie recording, and permits focusing in low-light down to -4.5 EV.Balancing the imaging, the Z 6II retains its overall physical design, however it has been updated with a new dual memory card slot interface to hold one CFexpress Type B card and one SD UHS-II card for more flexible storage. Both a high-res 3.6m-dot OLED EVF and rear 3.2" 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD lend versatility to image composition and playback, and SnapBridge wireless connectivity can be used for remote camera control, image sharing to a mobile device, and even over-the-air firmware updates.Major Features 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor and Dual EXPEED 6 Processors UHD 4K Video Recording 273-Point Phase-Detect AF System Second Generation Z Vibration Reduction What's In the Box Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Nikon MH-25A Battery Charger for EN-EL15 Li-Ion Battery Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable HDMI/USB Cable Clip Nikon BS-1 Hot Shoe Cover for Nikon SLR Cameras Nikon AN-DC19 Camera Strap Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap Nikon DK-29 Rubber Eyecup Original Nikon Retail Package
Product Description:More speed, more versatility, more performance, the Nikon Z 6II is an updated take on the all-rounder mirrorless camera designed for high-end photo and video applications. Despite the wealth of upgrades, the Z 6II retains its familiar form factor and prized image quality to benefit working multimedia image-makers.Revolving around a 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor and dual EXPEED 6 image processors, the Z 6II is characterized by an increased buffer depth and faster continuous shooting rate, up to 14 fps with single-point AF or 12 fps shooting in other focusing modes. Video recording at UHD 4K 30p is possible, or up to FHD 120p for slow-motion output, and external recording gains 10-bit out along with N-Log and HLG (HDR) support. The sensor also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, with sensitivity from ISO 100-51200, and in-body 5-axis Vibration Reduction reduces the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the sensor also incorporates a 273-point phase-detection AF system, which now supports Eye-Detect AF in Wide-Area AF modes and during movie recording, and permits focusing in low-light down to -4.5 EV.Balancing the imaging, the Z 6II retains its overall physical design, however it has been updated with a new dual memory card slot interface to hold one CFexpress Type B card and one SD UHS-II card for more flexible storage. Both a high-res 3.6m-dot OLED EVF and rear 3.2" 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD lend versatility to image composition and playback, and SnapBridge wireless connectivity can be used for remote camera control, image sharing to a mobile device, and even over-the-air firmware updates.Major Features 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor and Dual EXPEED 6 Processors UHD 4K Video Recording 273-Point Phase-Detect AF System Second Generation Z Vibration Reduction What's In the Box Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Nikon MH-25A Battery Charger for EN-EL15 Li-Ion Battery Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable HDMI/USB Cable Clip Nikon BS-1 Hot Shoe Cover for Nikon SLR Cameras Nikon AN-DC19 Camera Strap Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap Nikon DK-29 Rubber Eyecup Original Nikon Retail Package
Product Description:More speed, more versatility, more performance, the Nikon Z 6II is an updated take on the all-rounder mirrorless camera designed for high-end photo and video applications. Despite the wealth of upgrades, the Z 6II retains its familiar form factor and prized image quality to benefit working multimedia image-makers.Revolving around a 24.5MP BSI CMOS sensor and dual EXPEED 6 image processors, the Z 6II is characterized by an increased buffer depth and faster continuous shooting rate, up to 14 fps with single-point AF or 12 fps shooting in other focusing modes. Video recording at UHD 4K 30p is possible, or up to FHD 120p for slow-motion output, and external recording gains 10-bit out along with N-Log and HLG (HDR) support. The sensor also suits working in a variety of lighting conditions, with sensitivity from ISO 100-51200, and in-body 5-axis Vibration Reduction reduces the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the sensor also incorporates a 273-point phase-detection AF system, which now supports Eye-Detect AF in Wide-Area AF modes and during movie recording, and permits focusing in low-light down to -4.5 EV.Balancing the imaging, the Z 6II retains its overall physical design, however it has been updated with a new dual memory card slot interface to hold one CFexpress Type B card and one SD UHS-II card for more flexible storage. Both a high-res 3.6m-dot OLED EVF and rear 3.2" 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD lend versatility to image composition and playback, and SnapBridge wireless connectivity can be used for remote camera control, image sharing to a mobile device, and even over-the-air firmware updates.Major Features 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor and Dual EXPEED 6 Processors UHD 4K Video Recording 273-Point Phase-Detect AF System Second Generation Z Vibration Reduction What's In the Box Nikon Z 6II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Nikon MH-25A Battery Charger for EN-EL15 Li-Ion Battery Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable HDMI/USB Cable Clip Nikon BS-1 Hot Shoe Cover for Nikon SLR Cameras Nikon AN-DC19 Camera Strap Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap Nikon DK-29 Rubber Eyecup Original Nikon Retail Package
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Nikon Z6 II + Nikon Z 24-70 F4 Kit
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Refurb Nikon Z6 II + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Kit (Refurbished by Nikon Aust)
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Z6 II + Z 24-70mm Mirrorless Camera Kit (24.5 megapixel, Ultra wide ISO, 14 fps Continuous Shooting, Eye-Detection AF, Dual Card Slots, 4K Full HD Vid
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
The picture quality is impressive.It is in the description but be aware, that the camera does not user normal SD Cards. Made for XQD Cards, which are bigger and more expensive but are necesary because the quality is way higher.Unfortunately there is only one card slot, which can be a problem, when you prefer to have redundance with your data. For those, who want it, should wait for the Mark II versions of both since it looks like Nikon is already working on it.I am a Nikon persion and wanted to work with well known system. Though not all buttoms and dials are the same as with my D5300, the set up is pretty easy to get in and I like that I can use the glass I already have with the adapter. B+H has a sweet deal on that actually.The kit lens is nice, a bit short ... MoreThe picture quality is impressive.It is in the description but be aware, that the camera does not user normal SD Cards. Made for XQD Cards, which are bigger and more expensive but are necesary because the quality is way higher.Unfortunately there is only one card slot, which can be a problem, when you prefer to have redundance with your data. For those, who want it, should wait for the Mark II versions of both since it looks like Nikon is already working on it.I am a Nikon persion and wanted to work with well known system. Though not all buttoms and dials are the same as with my D5300, the set up is pretty easy to get in and I like that I can use the glass I already have with the adapter. B+H has a sweet deal on that actually.The kit lens is nice, a bit short sure but does the job for a walk through the park. Since I am mainly into Portrait and Event Photography I rather use a good primary but the quality f the 24- 70 is quite nice. oN the long sure will be relace by the 7-200 which also has a better f-stop.
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I have been using this Nikon Z6 for about a month. My transition, from mirrored to mirrorless SLR, has been easy. I have been a Nikon user my entire life. The buttons on the camera are intuitive, but also the ability to move through menus, get what I want, is easy as well. I have no complaints. I mostly use it to photograph art work on a flat surface. I was worried the automatic white balanced might not be perfect, but it has reacted admirably to the artificially lit art I photograph. This camera allows me to see my images two ways, on the LED exterior screen and by looking through the traditional SLR viewing port. In both cases I can line up my image, determine the area that is focused upon, and choose to open or close the lens for more or less light (all the ... MoreI have been using this Nikon Z6 for about a month. My transition, from mirrored to mirrorless SLR, has been easy. I have been a Nikon user my entire life. The buttons on the camera are intuitive, but also the ability to move through menus, get what I want, is easy as well. I have no complaints. I mostly use it to photograph art work on a flat surface. I was worried the automatic white balanced might not be perfect, but it has reacted admirably to the artificially lit art I photograph. This camera allows me to see my images two ways, on the LED exterior screen and by looking through the traditional SLR viewing port. In both cases I can line up my image, determine the area that is focused upon, and choose to open or close the lens for more or less light (all the information appears below the image as summation of the image's choice of shot details, from f-stop to length of shot, to choice of formal point. The final images are just what I need.
originally posted on adorama.com
For a ?kit lens? it is really an exceptional performer? compact, light weight, sharp and unlike most ?kit lenses? it has a constant aperture of F4!The Z6 has great color, excellent video and ergonomically feels great in the hand. The image files are easy to work with and have a wide dynamic range. Nikon has continued to develop and update the firmware so much so that the performance of the current firmware (version 3.4) makes it behave completely different from what it originally shipped with. Early on as a first generation camera it was often dismissed as it was often compared to a camera system that was in its 7th generation. Just through firmware updates Nikon has significantly improved the performance beyond reasonable expectation.
Nikon Z6 II + Nikon Z 24-70 F4 Kit
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Refurb Nikon Z6 II + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Kit (Refurbished by Nikon Aust)
Delivery between 29 June – 1 July $8.95
Z6 II + Z 24-70mm Mirrorless Camera Kit (24.5 megapixel, Ultra wide ISO, 14 fps Continuous Shooting, Eye-Detection AF, Dual Card Slots, 4K Full HD Vid
Free delivery between 30 June – 3 July
The picture quality is impressive.It is in the description but be aware, that the camera does not user normal SD Cards. Made for XQD Cards, which are bigger and more expensive but are necesary because the quality is way higher.Unfortunately there is only one card slot, which can be a problem, when you prefer to have redundance with your data. For those, who want it, should wait for the Mark II versions of both since it looks like Nikon is already working on it.I am a Nikon persion and wanted to work with well known system. Though not all buttoms and dials are the same as with my D5300, the set up is pretty easy to get in and I like that I can use the glass I already have with the adapter. B+H has a sweet deal on that actually.The kit lens is nice, a bit short ... MoreThe picture quality is impressive.It is in the description but be aware, that the camera does not user normal SD Cards. Made for XQD Cards, which are bigger and more expensive but are necesary because the quality is way higher.Unfortunately there is only one card slot, which can be a problem, when you prefer to have redundance with your data. For those, who want it, should wait for the Mark II versions of both since it looks like Nikon is already working on it.I am a Nikon persion and wanted to work with well known system. Though not all buttoms and dials are the same as with my D5300, the set up is pretty easy to get in and I like that I can use the glass I already have with the adapter. B+H has a sweet deal on that actually.The kit lens is nice, a bit short sure but does the job for a walk through the park. Since I am mainly into Portrait and Event Photography I rather use a good primary but the quality f the 24- 70 is quite nice. oN the long sure will be relace by the 7-200 which also has a better f-stop.
I have been using this Nikon Z6 for about a month. My transition, from mirrored to mirrorless SLR, has been easy. I have been a Nikon user my entire life. The buttons on the camera are intuitive, but also the ability to move through menus, get what I want, is easy as well. I have no complaints. I mostly use it to photograph art work on a flat surface. I was worried the automatic white balanced might not be perfect, but it has reacted admirably to the artificially lit art I photograph. This camera allows me to see my images two ways, on the LED exterior screen and by looking through the traditional SLR viewing port. In both cases I can line up my image, determine the area that is focused upon, and choose to open or close the lens for more or less light (all the ... MoreI have been using this Nikon Z6 for about a month. My transition, from mirrored to mirrorless SLR, has been easy. I have been a Nikon user my entire life. The buttons on the camera are intuitive, but also the ability to move through menus, get what I want, is easy as well. I have no complaints. I mostly use it to photograph art work on a flat surface. I was worried the automatic white balanced might not be perfect, but it has reacted admirably to the artificially lit art I photograph. This camera allows me to see my images two ways, on the LED exterior screen and by looking through the traditional SLR viewing port. In both cases I can line up my image, determine the area that is focused upon, and choose to open or close the lens for more or less light (all the information appears below the image as summation of the image's choice of shot details, from f-stop to length of shot, to choice of formal point. The final images are just what I need.
For a ?kit lens? it is really an exceptional performer? compact, light weight, sharp and unlike most ?kit lenses? it has a constant aperture of F4!The Z6 has great color, excellent video and ergonomically feels great in the hand. The image files are easy to work with and have a wide dynamic range. Nikon has continued to develop and update the firmware so much so that the performance of the current firmware (version 3.4) makes it behave completely different from what it originally shipped with. Early on as a first generation camera it was often dismissed as it was often compared to a camera system that was in its 7th generation. Just through firmware updates Nikon has significantly improved the performance beyond reasonable expectation.
I actually drove about an hour each way to see this camera in person and try it out (since these are difficult to find in stores). I actually was looking at it as a essentially a sanity check, because I was strongly leaning toward the D750 instead of this camera.One of my main concerns about switching to mirrorless was, of course, EVFs vs OVFs. I will say this - the EVF on most modern mirrorless cameras is excellent, but what Nikon has done with the Z series OLED EVF is a step above. In certain very low light situations, an OVF is probably a little bit better, but overall, I now prefer the EVF. The exposure preview is excellent (although this is true on just about any mirrorless).The main advantage to this camera over other mirrorless cameras is usability and ... MoreI actually drove about an hour each way to see this camera in person and try it out (since these are difficult to find in stores). I actually was looking at it as a essentially a sanity check, because I was strongly leaning toward the D750 instead of this camera.One of my main concerns about switching to mirrorless was, of course, EVFs vs OVFs. I will say this - the EVF on most modern mirrorless cameras is excellent, but what Nikon has done with the Z series OLED EVF is a step above. In certain very low light situations, an OVF is probably a little bit better, but overall, I now prefer the EVF. The exposure preview is excellent (although this is true on just about any mirrorless).The main advantage to this camera over other mirrorless cameras is usability and ergonomics. This camera has an excellent user interface and the ergonomics are superb. It feels great to hold.Not all is perfect about this camera. Many reviewers complained that the camera only has one card slot. This is a valid concern, but it is not insurmountable. For photographers that need redundancy, the camera has WiFi built-in, and can automatically transfer files to a computer over that WiFi connection. It isn't perfect and I certainly would prefer two card slots, but for me at least, it isn't a dealbreaker.This camera does use XQD instead of SD cards. Some users have complained about the switch because XQD is much more expensive than SD. This is true - XQD cards are expensive. However, I'm very happy with the switch - 14-bit uncompressed RAW files out of this camera get close to 50MB. The data transfer speed of XQD is much, much faster than SD, and this is the kind of camera that needs it.Nikon says CFExpress support is coming soon in a firmware update, so I would probably buy as few cards as you need (along with a card reader) and wait for the even faster CFExpress. For now though, I'm really impressed with XQD compared to SD - I think it is worth the significant price bump.Some might like the touchscreen, and I've found it useful in a few instances. However, I've also accidently taken pictures I didn't want to with the touchscreen. I generally find the buttons easier, but the touchscreen is there if I want to use it.Battery life is not a good as many DSLRs, but that is the nature of mirrorless. A second battery is probably a good idea with this camera (although it was also a good idea with DSLRs).Technically, the camera handles high ISO very well, but eventually, if ISO is high enough, of course images won't be usable. The included 24-70 f/4.0 S lens is extremely sharp at every aperture. Of course, many photographers will find the f/2.8 version of that lens to be more suitable for their work.Many reviewers (and even Nikon themselves) have compared the Z6 to the D750, and the Z7 to the D850. I would argue that these comparisons are somewhat inaccurate - the only things that are really similar between the cameras are the resolutions. Essentially, the Z6 is really just a lower resolution Z7 (and fewer autofocus points). Everything else is basically identical (with the Z6 actually being higher performance on a few specs). For example, the Z6 and Z7 both have built-in focus stacking features. On the DSLRs, the D850 has that feature, not the D750. So in some ways, other than resolution, the Z6 is closer to the D850 than the D750.Overall, this is a great camera. Is it perfect? No. But it was the only camera that 'wowed' me enough to get me to switch to mirrorless. For that, in my opinion, Nikon has a winner.
Great camera and great value! Fast focusing, and it only keeps getting better! Helps me capture my intended imagery more than 50% of the time, compared to my D7100 which is more like 25% of the time. On occasion, that has been as high as 90% success rate, even. I believe that is part me, part camera. As I get to know it better, I have learned new things on how to be more accurate, and efficient. Coupled with a Z S lens, (like the "kit lens" 24-70mm f4, -a great lens in itself!) it produces GREAT images! The low light capability of the Z6 is unsurpassed, only by the new Z6 II, now. Albeit, NOT by much! So this is still a better deal for low light, or fast action, if you ask me. Pairs nicely via the FTZ adapter with old Nikon lenses like the iconic, Nikkor 105mm f2.5 ... MoreGreat camera and great value! Fast focusing, and it only keeps getting better! Helps me capture my intended imagery more than 50% of the time, compared to my D7100 which is more like 25% of the time. On occasion, that has been as high as 90% success rate, even. I believe that is part me, part camera. As I get to know it better, I have learned new things on how to be more accurate, and efficient. Coupled with a Z S lens, (like the "kit lens" 24-70mm f4, -a great lens in itself!) it produces GREAT images! The low light capability of the Z6 is unsurpassed, only by the new Z6 II, now. Albeit, NOT by much! So this is still a better deal for low light, or fast action, if you ask me. Pairs nicely via the FTZ adapter with old Nikon lenses like the iconic, Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens that is famous for the "Afghan girl" image on NatGeo cover years ago. Nice, dreamy bokeh, and focus! The Focus Peaking makes using such old lenses fun again, and is great for portraiture, and still life! Great low-light capability, and great focus system for fast action, (like when paired with the Sigma 150-600mm) make this a great buy for the money! Highly recommend!!!
I purchased this mirrorless camera and lens as I had it shipped to me, Apon arrival, When I opened the manufacturer's box for both the camera and lens, things did not look right. Some of the accessories included in the box were unwrapped with the empty packaging crumpled inside. A piece was missing, along with one of the warranty registration cards.I have purchased many pieces of photographic equipment from this manufacturer and knew that the packaging was tampered with. It appeared as though I was sent an "open box" item when in fact I ordered the item new. With much difficulty, I was able to reach a representative online to explain the situation. After explaining to them, I was only offered a $25 gift card for my trouble an no offer to replace either the missing ... MoreI purchased this mirrorless camera and lens as I had it shipped to me, Apon arrival, When I opened the manufacturer's box for both the camera and lens, things did not look right. Some of the accessories included in the box were unwrapped with the empty packaging crumpled inside. A piece was missing, along with one of the warranty registration cards.I have purchased many pieces of photographic equipment from this manufacturer and knew that the packaging was tampered with. It appeared as though I was sent an "open box" item when in fact I ordered the item new. With much difficulty, I was able to reach a representative online to explain the situation. After explaining to them, I was only offered a $25 gift card for my trouble an no offer to replace either the missing piece or replacing the camera for a "closed box" one. ( I still have not received the gif card. ) I was able to call one of the Best Buy stores where the manager was helpful and offered to exchange the unit for " anew one." They only issue I had with this is I had to travel over 40 miles to go pick it up as this was the only store to have what I needed. I did go and exchange the camera, When openingt new the box, everything was present and sealed in the original wrapping, just the way it should be, not like the original unit sent to me. My question is how could I be sold something as new when it was open and missing items? What happen to quality control ?
I had the Z6 since March of 2019. My goal was to have a camera with good autofocus, easy to use, feature packed with a proven bloodline. I’ve always shot Nikon and had/have other glass, perfect for the FTZ adapter. I researched (like many others) for about 3 months before buying and settled on the Z6. Excited when it first arrived, I loved the feel in my hand, LOVED the menu system and the features were endless. But . . .as many know, the autofocus was a huge disappointment. I watched tutorials, read articles, called and chatted with Nikon support . ..you name it and just couldn’t get it to stay on focus. It would lock- and then lose the subject. One it lost the subject it was a bit difficult for it to find it again. I’m NOT a professional by ANY means, and like to ... MoreI had the Z6 since March of 2019. My goal was to have a camera with good autofocus, easy to use, feature packed with a proven bloodline. I’ve always shot Nikon and had/have other glass, perfect for the FTZ adapter. I researched (like many others) for about 3 months before buying and settled on the Z6. Excited when it first arrived, I loved the feel in my hand, LOVED the menu system and the features were endless. But . . .as many know, the autofocus was a huge disappointment. I watched tutorials, read articles, called and chatted with Nikon support . ..you name it and just couldn’t get it to stay on focus. It would lock- and then lose the subject. One it lost the subject it was a bit difficult for it to find it again. I’m NOT a professional by ANY means, and like to shoot raw in Aperture priority most of the time. When it WAS in focus, the results were crisp, well color-balanced photos with great detail and clarity. NOW to the problem - most of my shooting is my grandkids and sporting events. :-( Like a trooper, I waited for the firmware update that was supposed to improve this problem. Sadly, it really didn’t provide much of an improvement at all. I continued to work myself to become better, but nothing helped. Again, I don’t make a living at this, so maybe if you’re a “manual shooter” with great reflexes you would have better luck. But I don’t want to miss shots on my grandkids due to backfocusing, eye A/F that hits the nose or eyebrow, etc. I want to ENJOY photography and not struggle each time to get good results. *I was better off with my iPhone. When it gets to the point where I’m asking myself if it’s worth taking the Z6 with me or not, then I’ll end up leaving it at home. NOT what I want to do. They 24-70 that came with the body is really a nice lens!! It’s clear, sharp in the corners and performs it’s job very well! But again, it focuses where and when the Z6 tells it to.The end of this story is, it ALL eventually went back in the box - the whole kit - and I traded it on a very gently used Sony a9. Yes, even gently used it cost me a little bit more, but OH MY GOSH the difference is stunning! I pickup the a9, it’s set to focus tracking and eye/pet A/F and I never look back!! I can concentrate on composition, timing, etc and it has YET to miss. Now I’ve only had it about 2 weeks, but this is what I should have done in the first place. I was so loyal to Nikon and had other glass that I ignored the reviews that warned of this very issue. So ~ don’t get “brand tunnel vision” if you like to shoot kids, motion, pets, wildlife and so on. If you a landscape person, a portrait photographer or have a keen interest in VIDEO, then the Z6 is a seriously great choice. But after a few months it was clear I’d made a mistake.Best of luck in your decisions!
By no means, the Z6 is a perfect camera, but no camera is. Overall, I’m very impressed by the Z6. I know there are a lot of criticisms and complaints on the camera. I blame Nikon’s poor marketing that drove a pre-launch hype and the disappointments in consequence.Sure, the single card slot is a bummer but it’s easier to accept for a $2k camera. The AF clearly is not the best in class (i.e., D850) and may not be ideal for fast moving sports shooting, but it’s as good or better than the D750 or many other FFDSLR/FFM. High speed AF and buffer may not be class leading but it’s not bad.On the other hand, the image quality and dynamic range from the BSI sensor is amazing, better than the D750, which says a lot. The colors and skin tones straight out of the camera are ... MoreBy no means, the Z6 is a perfect camera, but no camera is. Overall, I’m very impressed by the Z6. I know there are a lot of criticisms and complaints on the camera. I blame Nikon’s poor marketing that drove a pre-launch hype and the disappointments in consequence.Sure, the single card slot is a bummer but it’s easier to accept for a $2k camera. The AF clearly is not the best in class (i.e., D850) and may not be ideal for fast moving sports shooting, but it’s as good or better than the D750 or many other FFDSLR/FFM. High speed AF and buffer may not be class leading but it’s not bad.On the other hand, the image quality and dynamic range from the BSI sensor is amazing, better than the D750, which says a lot. The colors and skin tones straight out of the camera are really good. All of the controls, buttons, UI, menus and operations are solid without any stupid non-sense stuff. Low light focus is good as long as the low light focus option on (don’t know why the default setting is off). With peaking and easy magnification, manual focusing is as easy as it can be. The user customization options are nice with separate setting by stills vs video and three separate user settings per each. The EVF and live view are a pure joy to use, far better than anything out there. Usability, ergonomics, and build quality are second to none. It has best in class weather sealing. The battery is much better than rated. Wireless connection is night and day better than before, maybe even better than Canon’s. Even the video features are better than any Nikons that existed before. The Z amount is the largest and the flange distant is the shortest. The three new S line lenses are sharp and solidly built.To top it all off, the camera even comes with a battery charger (pun intended).For me, the Z6 presents the best overall value in the $2k range as of Nov 2018. I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid prosumer and/or backup FFM camera.
My D850 went in for repairs, so I finally jumped on getting a backup camera and decided to go in the mirrorless direction as I hope to start recording more video and prep for the future of photography.The electronic viewfinder was, and is, taking some time to get use too but it has its advantages. Being able to watch your setting changes happen in real time in the viewfinder is pretty handy but there's still a latency video feel to watching your subject through the camera. I'm slowly getting use to this change and predict it will all be an afterthought in the near future.The menu setup is amazingly customizable and pretty fun to go through. The button placement is very similar to my D850, so switching over was pretty seamless. I'm not so concerned with the ... MoreMy D850 went in for repairs, so I finally jumped on getting a backup camera and decided to go in the mirrorless direction as I hope to start recording more video and prep for the future of photography.The electronic viewfinder was, and is, taking some time to get use too but it has its advantages. Being able to watch your setting changes happen in real time in the viewfinder is pretty handy but there's still a latency video feel to watching your subject through the camera. I'm slowly getting use to this change and predict it will all be an afterthought in the near future.The menu setup is amazingly customizable and pretty fun to go through. The button placement is very similar to my D850, so switching over was pretty seamless. I'm not so concerned with the single memory card slot, so I can say if this is a major issue for you, wait for the Z6s or Z7s that should be out later this year, or look at the Z5 due out later this month.I have fairly large hands, so my fear was not being able to hold this camera in a usable fashion but that also hasn't been an issue. The depth is a lot smaller so getting to a few buttons took a minute to figure out. It's extremely light, almost comically so, but built well. It doesn't feel cheaply made at all.It takes beautiful photos. I wish more long range Z lenses were available right now, but the future looks good with the lens road map. I use it with the FTZ adapter and 500mm f5.6 (whole rig weighs nothing) and as seems to be the issue with mirrorless, the AF is a little slow (I also know some of this is because of a slow lens). When used with the 24-70mm f4 "Z" lens, it's a whole lot faster, obviously, so I am really waiting for those Z lenses to come out to really utilize this camera body to its potential.I've only taken a few videos so far, so I don't have too much to say in that area but I can honestly say that the AF control and settings are far superior to my use of a DSLR for video.All this being said, I am finding myself using this Z6 with the 500mm f5.6 PF lens almost all the time. I photograph birds/wildlife and realize that with trying to catch moving birds, I will have to resort back to my D850 as it's the better tool for that job. For almost everything else, I'm really loving this camera and can't wait to see what the future Nikon Z cameras can do to progress what seems to be the future of photography.
I’m like to start by saying that the Z6 is an amazing camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enter into photography. I will be highlighting several of my favorite advantages of Nikons new Z Series mirrorless cameras over DSLR. This is not a deep dive into this series, just a few topics I wanted to cover.The Z6 really opened my eyes to the world of mirrorless cameras, showing they can easily hold their own against the powerhouse DSLR; to the point where I will be ordering the Z7 in hopes that I can replace Nikon’s flagship DSLR (the D850).I ordered the Z6 to see what all the hype of mirrorless was before going ahead and purchasing the Z7 which cost nearly 30% more just to make the jump from 24 to 45 Megapixels (which I believe is a necessary ... MoreI’m like to start by saying that the Z6 is an amazing camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enter into photography. I will be highlighting several of my favorite advantages of Nikons new Z Series mirrorless cameras over DSLR. This is not a deep dive into this series, just a few topics I wanted to cover.The Z6 really opened my eyes to the world of mirrorless cameras, showing they can easily hold their own against the powerhouse DSLR; to the point where I will be ordering the Z7 in hopes that I can replace Nikon’s flagship DSLR (the D850).I ordered the Z6 to see what all the hype of mirrorless was before going ahead and purchasing the Z7 which cost nearly 30% more just to make the jump from 24 to 45 Megapixels (which I believe is a necessary step for myself in particular, but not for everyone).The Z6 preformed as well as I had hoped for. The ergonomics feel very similar to the D850 despite being much smaller and lighter.OVF vs EVFOne reason I was so impressed with mirrorless is the EVF (electronic viewfinder) vs the OVF (optical viewfinder) you would find on a DSLR. An EVF is basically the same as the display on the back of the camera; an OVF is a set of mirrors that direct light from the lens to your eye. With the mirrorless EVF the ability to set your exposure is tremendously easier, nearly eliminating the need to meter the light from the scene in order to make sure your photo is properly exposed. With an EVF, what you see is what you get.Z6 imaging sensor has its advantages when it comes to AFZ6 imaging sensor has its advantages when it comes to AFAF improved!I was extremely satisfied with Nikons improvement on video. To be specific, Auto-Focus when filming... they have been horrible at this previously, with the D850sabilities being abominable when using anything other than AF-S. This was because the D850s sensor is placed between mirrors when using the OVF utilizing “Phase Detect AF”, and “Contrast Detect AF” when using the Live View display.The Z6 & Z7 both have the autofocus sensor located on the camera’s imaging sensor giving it the ability to use phase detect and contrast detect when it deems necessary.In May of 2019 Nikon will release a new aspect of AF (new to Nikon at least). Following in Sony’s footsteps they are adding AF-Eye which is a mode that seeks out the subjects eye and focuses accordingly, giving you the option to use the directional pad to switch between eyes or subjects. Although they’ve provided users a chance to use this feature on the display models provided at CP+ 2019, I’d assume that it’s still to early to celebrate; at least until the update is released to the public and tested with day to day use.Recording 12-bit Pro-Res RAW Video... no way!Who doesn’t love taking RAW photos, I know I do! The ability to be able to reach into a photograph and pull out so much more than what you can see with your eyes, to be able to recover colors and pixels from what looks like a black underexposed photo that you though you botched... Nikon and Atomos announced together that you’ll soon have these capabilities when editing your video footage taken with the Nikon Z6 & Z7. These camera’s offer 8-bit internal recording and 10-bit N-Log when using an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja; one of the upcoming updates will push this to 12-bit (that’s over 68 billion colors!)All I can say about this is I can’t wait to try it myself.ConclusionEarlier I stated that the Z6 did not make the cut, the sole reason for this is the lack of sharpness of the image produced, which I believe will easily be resolved by the Z7’s 45 Megapixel sensor. I’d also like to add that the bar had been set pretty high by my current camera (the D850).All in all, I would highly recommend all three of the camera’s I’ve spoken of in this post: Nikon’s D850, Z6, and Z7. They are all amazing and well worth the cost in my honest opinion. If your strictly interested in photography stick with the D850 or Z7. If filmmaking is more your style I’d imagine either of the Z series will do a fine job.
