Nikon Z 6II
Do it all with this versatile full frame mirrorless hybrid that excels in speed, image quality and video performance. Everything a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. High-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. 273-point Hybrid AF system with more options. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Dual processors. Dual card slots. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops. Tons of creative features and that's just the beginning.
Do it all with this versatile full frame mirrorless hybrid that excels in speed, image quality and video performance. Everything a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. High-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. 273-point Hybrid AF system with more options. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Dual processors. Dual card slots. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops. Tons of creative features and that's just the beginning.
Do it all with this versatile full frame mirrorless hybrid that excels in speed, image quality and video performance. Everything a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. High-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. 273-point Hybrid AF system with more options. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Dual processors. Dual card slots. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops. Tons of creative features and that's just the beginning.
Do it all with this versatile full frame mirrorless hybrid that excels in speed, image quality and video performance. Everything a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. High-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. 273-point Hybrid AF system with more options. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Dual processors. Dual card slots. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops. Tons of creative features and that's just the beginning.
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Nikon Z6 II
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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.
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I bought this camera as an upgrade to mirrorless from a beginner crop sensor DSLR and I've had no disappointment with it since I've had it.It allows me to shoot beautifully sharp photos with luscious and vibrant colours and smooth tones.Autofocus offers a range of capture options including animal and human faces.Customisation options appear almost endless so you can configure the camera work in a way that suits you. It's a steep learning curve and because of that I would be cautious about suggesting this as a suitable beginners camera, but I suspect this isn't unusual for any make or model of mirrorless camera.Lenses for the Z range are excellent - I have been blown away by all of the lenses I've used with this camera.A great pro/amateur full frame camera.
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My Z6 II arrived a few weeks ago and I've captured several thousand images with it so far, mostly wildlife and macro work. The image quality is fantastic and the AF system is very accurate and works great with most subjects. Coming from years of film cameras and DSLRs including a Nikon D5, D850 and D500 I'm very happy with the image quality out of my Z6 II. I'm still not 100% sold on the EVF experience though the wall to wall AF point selection is great and the real time exposure view and histogram options are very nice in tricky lighting situations. High speed action photography is mixed, the AF system performance using Single Point or Wide Area (small) modes is great but the EVF lag is very annoying compared to the immediacy of shooting through a good optical ... MoreMy Z6 II arrived a few weeks ago and I've captured several thousand images with it so far, mostly wildlife and macro work. The image quality is fantastic and the AF system is very accurate and works great with most subjects. Coming from years of film cameras and DSLRs including a Nikon D5, D850 and D500 I'm very happy with the image quality out of my Z6 II. I'm still not 100% sold on the EVF experience though the wall to wall AF point selection is great and the real time exposure view and histogram options are very nice in tricky lighting situations. High speed action photography is mixed, the AF system performance using Single Point or Wide Area (small) modes is great but the EVF lag is very annoying compared to the immediacy of shooting through a good optical viewfinder, especially a very bright one like the D5. I'm still learning what this camera can do and what it does, it does very well but at least for now I'm reaching for one of my DSLRs when the action heats up or I know I'll be photographing fast moving subjects. The upgrade to firmware version 1.2.0 helped but isn't a game changer. I'd added the matching SmallRig L Bracket which I like a lot, not just for tripod shooting but also to improve the feel of the camera in my hand as it gives my pinky finger a place to rest.I really love this camera for macro work and though I've only done one night photography shoot it's very nice for astro work and even great for mid resolution landscape work. The articulating back panel display and features like integral Focus Shift Shooting and long time exposure modes up to 900 seconds are really nice for this kind of work as is being able to immediately jump to a 1:1 zoom level through the EVF or rear panel display (great for macro and precise landscape, starscape focusing).My battery life has been much better than the advertised specs and though I carry a second battery I haven't run out of battery life during a shooting session yet and that's with plenty of image review and menu diving as I get to know the camera. Speaking of image review, the ability to review images through the viewfinder including quick zoom to 1:1 view through the viewfinder is awesome especially in bright daylight and for a user that needs reading glasses to clearly see the rear panel display.All in all this is a great camera that likely will get even better as Nikon releases firmware updates that leverage the dual processors. I'm warming up to the EVF and see it offers many features but as a long time photographer I still love the instant response of a good optical viewfinder and it may take a while to teach this old dog new tricks.
Nikon Z6ii 24.5mp Mirrorless Camera (body Only)
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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 bought this camera as an upgrade to mirrorless from a beginner crop sensor DSLR and I've had no disappointment with it since I've had it.It allows me to shoot beautifully sharp photos with luscious and vibrant colours and smooth tones.Autofocus offers a range of capture options including animal and human faces.Customisation options appear almost endless so you can configure the camera work in a way that suits you. It's a steep learning curve and because of that I would be cautious about suggesting this as a suitable beginners camera, but I suspect this isn't unusual for any make or model of mirrorless camera.Lenses for the Z range are excellent - I have been blown away by all of the lenses I've used with this camera.A great pro/amateur full frame camera.
My Z6 II arrived a few weeks ago and I've captured several thousand images with it so far, mostly wildlife and macro work. The image quality is fantastic and the AF system is very accurate and works great with most subjects. Coming from years of film cameras and DSLRs including a Nikon D5, D850 and D500 I'm very happy with the image quality out of my Z6 II. I'm still not 100% sold on the EVF experience though the wall to wall AF point selection is great and the real time exposure view and histogram options are very nice in tricky lighting situations. High speed action photography is mixed, the AF system performance using Single Point or Wide Area (small) modes is great but the EVF lag is very annoying compared to the immediacy of shooting through a good optical ... MoreMy Z6 II arrived a few weeks ago and I've captured several thousand images with it so far, mostly wildlife and macro work. The image quality is fantastic and the AF system is very accurate and works great with most subjects. Coming from years of film cameras and DSLRs including a Nikon D5, D850 and D500 I'm very happy with the image quality out of my Z6 II. I'm still not 100% sold on the EVF experience though the wall to wall AF point selection is great and the real time exposure view and histogram options are very nice in tricky lighting situations. High speed action photography is mixed, the AF system performance using Single Point or Wide Area (small) modes is great but the EVF lag is very annoying compared to the immediacy of shooting through a good optical viewfinder, especially a very bright one like the D5. I'm still learning what this camera can do and what it does, it does very well but at least for now I'm reaching for one of my DSLRs when the action heats up or I know I'll be photographing fast moving subjects. The upgrade to firmware version 1.2.0 helped but isn't a game changer. I'd added the matching SmallRig L Bracket which I like a lot, not just for tripod shooting but also to improve the feel of the camera in my hand as it gives my pinky finger a place to rest.I really love this camera for macro work and though I've only done one night photography shoot it's very nice for astro work and even great for mid resolution landscape work. The articulating back panel display and features like integral Focus Shift Shooting and long time exposure modes up to 900 seconds are really nice for this kind of work as is being able to immediately jump to a 1:1 zoom level through the EVF or rear panel display (great for macro and precise landscape, starscape focusing).My battery life has been much better than the advertised specs and though I carry a second battery I haven't run out of battery life during a shooting session yet and that's with plenty of image review and menu diving as I get to know the camera. Speaking of image review, the ability to review images through the viewfinder including quick zoom to 1:1 view through the viewfinder is awesome especially in bright daylight and for a user that needs reading glasses to clearly see the rear panel display.All in all this is a great camera that likely will get even better as Nikon releases firmware updates that leverage the dual processors. I'm warming up to the EVF and see it offers many features but as a long time photographer I still love the instant response of a good optical viewfinder and it may take a while to teach this old dog new tricks.
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.
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 had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not ... MoreI had passed up the Z6 II on a number of occasions and went with offerings from both Canon and Sony. In the past couple of years I have owned the R6 version I and II, as well as the A7 IV and A7 C II most recently. It was the purchase of the A7 C II that led me to the Z6 II. I just was not happy with the A7C II and swapped it for the Z6 II with the outstanding deals at Christmas. I had a professional shoot scheduled for the same day the camera arrived. Right out of the box I charged it for about 30 minutes and immediately began shooting a family session with the 50mm 1.8. I had zero issues with AF and the Image Quality was outstanding. I have since had plenty of time to get used to the controls and adjust the settings to my liking. My only regret is that I did not make the jump to Nikon sooner. Personally for me, the ergonomics of this camera are great, IQ and color science is amazing, I love the two custom function buttons on the lens mount, and the in camera stabilization for video has been a pleasant surprise. In terms of AutoFocus, it is not on par with the R6 II or the A7IV, but it is not nearly as bad as some reviewers might lead you to believe, especially if you do some research on what focus modes to use as well as how to use them. Again for AF the front function buttons are clutch as I am quickly able to change focus modes and points as well as turn on and off 3D Tracking. I also like where Nikon is going with their lineup and feel like their lens selection for Z mount is certainly more well rounded than what Canon offers in the RF mount right now. All in all it is a great camera and I think if you catch it on sale you cannot go wrong.
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.
The Z6II is a good little camera for the money. Small enough to fit in any bag. I used with F-mount lenses and Z-mount. Video capability and photos are easy to use. The auto focus works well, as long as the camera has time to focus. Fast birds in flight, it struggles a little bit to find the bird. You have to be patient with it. The results are pleasing to the eye. Battery life was good overall and easy to charge in camera. If you take your time with the z6II it will give you good results.
I had to upgrade from my Z5 and this camera is way better. The autofocus I find that works well especially with the two processor. In low lights it works superb. I have this camera with the 40 mm F2 and 24 - 200 mm lens. The battery I find that’s is very good, was able to take over 1000 photos in a 10k running event and am very happy with how it perform.Also the video performance has surprise me, really nice quality image.If you looking to enter the mirrorless cameras, I highly recommend this model.
As a very happy Nikon Z6 owner, I questioned this upgrade. Nikon (for once) provided a series of strong updates to the original Z6/Z7 firmware, especially with the addition of eye (subject) detection that made it a much stronger camera over time. What ultimately drove me to update was the addition of dual card slots (redundancy, split RAW+JPG), a much deeper buffer for continuous shooting, and faster autofocus. I am pleased with my decision, but your priorities may differ.First of all, image quality is outstanding, and equal to the Z6 (it uses the same 24MP sensor). Frankly, there wasn’t much to improve there in my opinion.Burst processing is dramatically improved, and the buffer is much deeper, allowing you to capture live-action shots at a faster rate (14 fps if ... MoreAs a very happy Nikon Z6 owner, I questioned this upgrade. Nikon (for once) provided a series of strong updates to the original Z6/Z7 firmware, especially with the addition of eye (subject) detection that made it a much stronger camera over time. What ultimately drove me to update was the addition of dual card slots (redundancy, split RAW+JPG), a much deeper buffer for continuous shooting, and faster autofocus. I am pleased with my decision, but your priorities may differ.First of all, image quality is outstanding, and equal to the Z6 (it uses the same 24MP sensor). Frankly, there wasn’t much to improve there in my opinion.Burst processing is dramatically improved, and the buffer is much deeper, allowing you to capture live-action shots at a faster rate (14 fps if you use 12-bit not 14-bit RAW), and many more shots. This alone may be worth the upgrade for many photographers.For me, the dual card slots were a major driving factor. It's annoying that they are different form factors (XQD/CFExpress and UHS-II SDXC), but you have a variety of menu options for how you store photos and videos, which slot has "priority", and the ability to duplicate everything to both cards or split NEF RAW and JPG between them. You can also use the cards sequentially as overflow, although that kind of defeats the purpose of redundancy. All of this in a body that is exactly the same dimensions as the original Z6.Which leads me finally to autofocus. Nikon likes to tout that the dual EXPEED processors in the Z6 II lets you autofocus 2-stops darker conditions. I took a number of shots in low lighting conditions with the same lens between my old Z6 and the new Z6 II, and although the Z6 II focuses faster, it wasn't noticeable enough (for me) to justify the upgrade on this alone. I will say that the Z6 II adds new autofocus modes not available in the Z6, including Eye (People or Pets) to Video capture, as well as the ability to specify a smaller frame to focus on eyes. This functionality provides perhaps more accurate autofocus with complex subjects.All-in-all a very worthwhile upgrade for me from the original Z6, but your mileage / priorities my vary.
