Thanks for the non-biased review. I appreciate your opinions as a reviewer. Too many TH-camrs go for headlines and clickbait reviews, but as a photo community, we can all say that you are fair in your reviews. Thanks Manny! :)
It was good to see an unbiased review on Z6ii without using a click bait negative headline. It's a solid camera for the price point. Some TH-camrs are unfairly comparing this camera to other brand models that are well beyond this price range. That's like comparing car models of different price brackets.
I’ve always been rooting for Nikon. Even after switching to Sony, I can’t bring myself to get rid of my D610. I have always felt their images are better for me than Sony or Canon, but they fell so far behind in video and mirrorless that I couldn’t see myself staying with them and investing In the z mount. Hoping this camera knocks it out of the park - idk if I’ll ever switch back but Nikon is a great camera company and I hope they do well.
I’m with you. I switched from Nikon to Sony for 3 years but still keep a Df. Unlike some early reviewers trashed Z6/7 ii without actually testing the cameras, this is a fair and unbiased opinion.
As a Nikon user I support this post and I do feel the same way. I'm using the d850 and considering the new Sony for video features. 4k 60 fps really was the major selling point. Maybe if this Nikon nails that I'll stick to it, I've got some expensive glass
Thank you Manny for an honest review! I am a current Nikon DSLR user but I am in the market for a new mirror-less camera, after watching this NON BASHING review I can honestly say I will purchase this camera!
@@capturemedia3092 It's the same as the Z6, the files are phenomenal and with a little raw tweaking, I'm sure you'll get an outstanding result. but SOOC images are beautiful as well.
@@bookphile870 sooc? I mean they colour science is better than nikon d750 or same because i fee orangish in nikom d750 where as samples ox z6 looks little pinkinsh
Unlike others when Manny “complaints” about something in a camera,even if one doesn’t agree with him,you don’t get the feeling he’s bashing the camera. That’s probably why he and a few others got early access to the Z and many others with a much larger audience didn’t.
I still can not understand some of you guys that are sayin “flawed first mirrorless” release from Nikon. I’ve got mine a while back with fw 2.0 and adapted lenses and i used it with no major problems at weddings and events. I like it from second 1 better than my previous body D750. Better keep rate, better usability in different scenarios. The only things that need to be adressed were the 2nd card slot and battery grip with those function buttons. Other than that, i felt like “home” from the beginning with everything sorted out very good (interaction and handeling) Keep tryin to get better pictures not better gear because gear is frickin awesome threse days. I can back my words with a lot of pictures from weddings.
Your right but what works for you doesn't work for everyone else I have a z6 and a Canon eos r I love the z6 more tbh. But the focus modes sometimes confused me because am paying the price so why not have the feature as tech progresses it makes life easier for u the z6 is my favorite camera of all day but I shoot alot of moving kids and fast paced venue's and the z6 can absolutely do it but fir security because am not professional photo as Manny I have to use what's reliable to me to get the shoot am being paid for.
I appreciate your straight to business, just the facts approach. It shows you respect your viewer's time when they are looking for solid info and first impressions. No click-bait titles and no drama. Keep up the great work. Going to be following your Z6II impressions closely.
Thanks Manny for this test i was holding out purchasing one until today. As much as the Z system gets bashed i think for the system as a whole its the best, the files the colors even tho its a sony sensor i think it has the best output which I have always found with nikon. So thanks again you have made alot of people's day.
@@motograter7 very true. I just have that dx 70-300 from my first dslr, a 24-70 f 2.8 and 50mm f1.8. the 24-70 is awesome....probably looking for a wider angle one next. Possibly that 14-24 f2.8 for the z mount
Manny, I appreciate you getting this video out because I'm interested in getting the Nikon Z6 II as my first full frame camera. I've been waiting for more review videos to drop, even if its preproduction equipment. Thank you!
Appreciate your review. Exciting to pick up my Z6 ii. I’m looking forward to the Z9 next year. It’s frustrating seeing all these TH-camrs bashing Nikon when they are comparing brands that are in the different price brackets. This is Nikon’s 2nd-year mirrorless and they were smart enough to not put out their flagship camera until it’s right. As a consumer about to spend 7k on a flagship camera, I don’t want to see any flaws
AF looks like a huge improvement. Thanks for showing the AF performance! Can't wait to see more once you get your hands on another Z6ii that's not a pre-production camera.
I'd been waiting for this review since the Z II series got announced!! I could say, Manny you're one of the few reviewers I can trust, cause you're fair, you don't spread hate on Nikon... Thanks a lot for this review! Can't wait to see other reviews with the actual production units!!
When Nikon released Z6/7 its was lagging in many Features and overall Performance.. But with every Firmware update they managed to Improve it Significantly.. It will be exciting to speculate on what future updates will they get with Z6/7 II hardware upgrades.
Yep, the second processor will give much more horse power for computational power for eye face animal af etc. My only grippe is video. Internal 10 bit would have put this at the forefront of hybrid camers.
I partially disagree, I think that at the time of the launch of the Z6 / 7 were the best cameras in terms of image quality compared to Sony or Canon R. And for example, there are many photographers for whom AF performance is not so important.
Good to hear, being that I am a Nikon Z6 owner. I plan to get the Nikon Z6 II. Was waiting to see some more reviews about the focusing system. Thanks 😊
The fastest one can go with a lens is 0.5,air in the camera body becomes the problem. The fastest lens out there now is a 0.7 Carl Zeiss made for nasa...
This is great news Manny look forward to see some more tests. I would love to see how it does with a busy background your backdrop is plain. Hope it works well I do want Nikon to get there.
One of the great things about the Nikon is the fact you can click between the eye in focus. You can do that with Sony but only with the A9s as I understand which are far more expensive. So it's a major benefit. It used to bug me all the time with teh Sony A7riii that the camera would choose the eye to focus on and I couldn't override that.
I thought your previous reviews of the original Z6 were fair and balanced unlike some I have seen. Your initial review of the II is equally calm and considered so looking forward to a full review and your thoughts.
I hope they make the eye-af even better for you. I shoot landscape and eye-af is not a priority for me. The Z cameras are amazing. They feel good. They take beautiful pictures. And the S-lenses are amazingly sharp. I have the Z 6 but am upgrading to the Z 7 II.
Hey Manni, thanks for this video. You're a great TH-camr and I really appreciate how unbiased and fair your reviews come across. I've not seen many of your videos but your photography is also great, you're a talented guy whose advice and reviews I trust a lot. Hope your channel continues to grow and your peers will realise that click baiting titles and overt bashing of brands is not the way to win followers in this space. About the camera, I too hope this succeeds, it would be nice if Nikon can be successful so we can see more of what the Z-mount has to offer :)
Great video, on-point, concise and unbiased. I think the Z6 ii ticks most of the boxes and at a great price point. Another huge factor is the quality of the Z glass, especially the 1.8 primes which will give you tremendous quality and won't break the bank.
Thank you! That's how I like it!! No Bs, straight to the point. I should be getting my Z6II this wednesday. I pray for faster af acquisition. The af is really slow with my 600mm vs my D850. I hope the z6II will close the gap!!
is this camera made for video or photography? why everyone only taste the photography in the real world, and just talking about video capabilities? How can we purchase this as a travel videographer?
Love the video, I'm a Nikon shooter so it's nice to see someone not crap on them, could you please do a z50 video?! Would be so awesome, that's my next camera that I want and would love to see what you can do with it
I request this because you've done amazing work with apsc cameras and the z50 has gotten really good reviews but I would love to see and hear your thoughts on it
I like to hear the negatives. Positives are everywhere. Positives bring business. But reviews like this are honest , and I trust them when there is no purchase link to the camera.
Thanks for the review and insights on the pre-production Z6 II Manny. I really like my current Z6 and will probably keep it for a personal camera and video work, but I'l looking hard at getting a Z7 II and possibly the Z6 II for work. Looking forward to your video reviews on the production model.
Buddy why don't you try AF performance in a street scenario or with the subject in front of busy backgrounds, this camera falters. Why did you not test it?
Thanks, Manny. Looking forward to your future review and comparison. When you get the production version, do you think you can make a video on how Canon EF and Sony E mount lenses work on the Z6ii with adapters? I wonder if we will see continued improvement from FW updates like with the OG Z6? That camera is so much better now than when it launched.
I am excited to see a good in-depth review from you. Not comparing it to the others but comparing it to whether it can hold it own in a Manny Ortiz real work session.
Love your approach to review. You provide honest feedbacks on what you have in your hands and what you see while shooting . Your reviews are not based on what a brand should do or not. Looking forward for the full review of the production unit!
Truthfully, that AF issue shown at 0:23 happens with a lot of cameras (including DSLRs) when they catch on to something that's in a different end of the AF range than your subject. It's simply a byproduct of going full area AF and allowing the camera to make every decision regarding what it thinks the subject is. No matter how sophisticated AF systems get, this will happen if you go full area AF all the time. Regardless of what camera you have, grabbing the af ring and bringing it back in the realm of your subject and then jamming the AF-ON button is a good fix to have in your mind.
For what i heard , rf 1.8 are pretty slow and dont forget; those rf1.8 are not L line. Nikon 1.8 are S line. Are pro level quality lenses (slower than f1.4 or 1.2) with pro results. Is not all about the aperture. Taylor Jackson has the Canon and Nikon 35mm 1.8's and they are nowhere bere.
Been waiting to upgrade my D610 for a while. This looks to be my next "real" camera. I can use my 2.8 zoom F-lenses (with the adaptor) and try out the new Z mount lenses as well. Looking forward to getting way better AF, low-light performance and use it as a video camera from time to time. Can't wait!
Great early review Manny , thank you for taking the time to make this video . Already a Z6’er and am considering upgrading to the Z6 II . Looking forward to your second review .
I have being a Nikon shooter for many years and loved their products. When mirrorsless came, I briefly owned cameras from Sony and Fuji because at heart I truly wanted a mirrorsless from Nikon and got the Z6 on day one. Though Nikon has made the Z6 better with firmware updates, to me it still feel behind comparing it to it's Sony and Canon equivalents. I plan on renting the Z6 II and trying it out for myself as it will determine if I sell my Z6 and get the mark II or will switch to Sony when the upcoming A7 IV comes out. Thanks for your review.
Thanks Manny. Been looking forward to your thoughts on this camera. Sounds like autofocus is better and the wide area is nice. I also want to like this camera because I think the images are really good and the camera feels good in hand (Z6 did anyways). How is the focus farther away compared to the sony a7III?
Awesome video. Nice to see a photographer that loves all brands and want to see them all success. It seems like today most TH-camrs is just looking to attack all brands for likes. Very positive vibes. Thank you!
Hope you guys are doing good. I am really looking forward to your next video about the Z6ll or Z7ll. and how much the auto focus has actually improved. and how it stacks up now to Sony and Canons focusing. I know you liked the original Z camera allot but were not happy with the focusing. so it will be interesting to see how you think of it now. you are one of the few people that like Sony, Canon and Nikon. same as me. so I trust your opinion as not being total fanboy opinion. so when you get the new camera with the final firmware. please do a really good review and comparison of the focusing. and show a hit rate comparison in different scenarios. there are allot of people other than me waiting for a review and comparison like this. because so far all we have gotten are Nikon ambassadors avoiding talking about how much the focusing has improved.
I ordered a Z7II today and am thrilled with my decision. Also reserved a S 24-70 f2.8. Nikon listened to their customers and made the right changes. I can respect that. Plus the Z glass is great and made for long term use with many future bodies. Even the colours out of my D3 are great so I can just imagine what i'm going to get.
Thanks for the quick review. The preproduction AF overlay looks a little less impressive than the competition but good enough no doubt. The z6 is an intriguing camera and the Nikon image quality is my fave from the top 3 but I can't help wanting to wait for the a7iv before taking the plunge. I think it will have beast like qualities.
Hey Bud that’s a great video with a lot of insight!!! I’ve been a Canon Shooter for quite as long however, Im not really sure which camera to upgrade to!!! Iv got the Sony A7iii , EOS R and the Nikon Z6ii in mind. I shoot portrait Landscape weddings and stuff and a tad bit of recoding too. Could you really help me to pick the right one outta this lot keeping in mind we’re in 2022!!! Will be really helpful and thanks in advance!! Cheers
Manny or sb else: did you find technique or setting for Z6/Z7 to focus on eyes? I have both Z6 and Z7 and perfect focus on eyes is less than 30% (for ISO 800-3200,shorter times than 1/125). It seems like eye lash focus problem (front focus). Often when looking at pictures taken the square is on the eye but it’s not sharp...Interesting but sucess rate is better for 70-200 FL lens than 50mm S. 105E - the worst. Firmware 3.18, pretty sure settings are right, AF-C mode, BBF. Tried AF-S Pinpoint or Zoom-in every time instead, but that’s annoying...checked my lens, no need for calibration...PS except selling and buying “II”, as now MK1 lost their value on 2nd market completely
Here's the FACTS.the Z6 didnt suffer from opinions about specs,it suffered from ACTUAL problems,so that was the source of the 'drama'..I certainly hope Nikon has bounced back,because they havent done anything of note since the amazing D850..
For action is the Z camera serious too slowly... Nikon has done a very bad algorithm for fast autofocus... You just focus on some close objects and then you focus on far away.... The camera needs seconds... And that is seeing here also... And sometimes I could not make a picture when I changed the focus point... For action is even cheaper DSLR cameras much faster... I have compared it with my Nikon D7200 ... Okay, you think that is not fair.... It is fair, the NIkon D7200 is much cheaper and 100 times faster in focusing.....
I have a question, can you help me I mainly shoot portraits and events. I have 105mm 1.4E Will z6 2´s eye-AF and IBIS feature benifit. Is it a good choice to move from d850 to z6 2 or should i continue with d850 for some more time.
Estou querendo fazer vídeos de festa infantil, sem perder o propósito que é a fotografia. Acredita que ela é boa pra isso? Na Sony existe o s-log, na z6ii tem alguma função similar?
Hi Would you recommend me moving from d850 to z6 2 for events and portrait shoots. I was wondering if z6 2s eyeAF will be good benifit over d850. Or should I continue with d850. Many times I feel some expressions are missed due to not so perfect focusing.
Thanks for the non-biased review. I appreciate your opinions as a reviewer. Too many TH-camrs go for headlines and clickbait reviews, but as a photo community, we can all say that you are fair in your reviews. Thanks Manny! :)
It was good to see an unbiased review on Z6ii without using a click bait negative headline. It's a solid camera for the price point. Some TH-camrs are unfairly comparing this camera to other brand models that are well beyond this price range. That's like comparing car models of different price brackets.
@@EduardoMurillo we talk about Jared?
I’ve always been rooting for Nikon. Even after switching to Sony, I can’t bring myself to get rid of my D610. I have always felt their images are better for me than Sony or Canon, but they fell so far behind in video and mirrorless that I couldn’t see myself staying with them and investing In the z mount. Hoping this camera knocks it out of the park - idk if I’ll ever switch back but Nikon is a great camera company and I hope they do well.
I’m with you. I switched from Nikon to Sony for 3 years but still keep a Df. Unlike some early reviewers trashed Z6/7 ii without actually testing the cameras, this is a fair and unbiased opinion.
As a Nikon user I support this post and I do feel the same way. I'm using the d850 and considering the new Sony for video features. 4k 60 fps really was the major selling point. Maybe if this Nikon nails that I'll stick to it, I've got some expensive glass
Same here
🤡🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Manny for an honest review! I am a current Nikon DSLR user but I am in the market for a new mirror-less camera, after watching this NON BASHING review I can honestly say I will purchase this camera!
I think as a Nikon user you will be very happy
@@MannyOrtiz howz the colour science compared to d750 vs z6 i am looking for upgrade too
@@capturemedia3092 It's the same as the Z6, the files are phenomenal and with a little raw tweaking, I'm sure you'll get an outstanding result. but SOOC images are beautiful as well.
@@bookphile870 sooc? I mean they colour science is better than nikon d750 or same because i fee orangish in nikom d750 where as samples ox z6 looks little pinkinsh
At last no clickbait type of reviewing, I subscribed because of that.
Thanks again Manny for trying out the camera before bashing the specs on paper.
Specs are deceiving. I have access to all the “best” cameras out there but I still use my A7III as my main camera
Really...Everyoine wanna bash Nikon...We do Appreciate you honest and no bias review!!
True photographers will never bashing NIKON!!! because NIKON IS THE BEST!!!
Two people I can think of bashed specs BUT it's what THEY specifically asked for in the camera and somehow now it's wrong and bad?!
I’m so looking forward to getting mine too
Unlike others when Manny “complaints” about something in a camera,even if one doesn’t agree with him,you don’t get the feeling he’s bashing the camera.
That’s probably why he and a few others got early access to the Z and many others with a much larger audience didn’t.
Very true unlike big hair Jared and Tony and Chelsea 🙄🙄🙄😏😏😏😏
Keeps it real and people can tell. Keep up the great work Manny!
I still can not understand some of you guys that are sayin “flawed first mirrorless” release from Nikon.
I’ve got mine a while back with fw 2.0 and adapted lenses and i used it with no major problems at weddings and events. I like it from second 1 better than my previous body D750. Better keep rate, better usability in different scenarios.
The only things that need to be adressed were the 2nd card slot and battery grip with those function buttons.
Other than that, i felt like “home” from the beginning with everything sorted out very good (interaction and handeling)
Keep tryin to get better pictures not better gear because gear is frickin awesome threse days.
I can back my words with a lot of pictures from weddings.
Your right but what works for you doesn't work for everyone else I have a z6 and a Canon eos r I love the z6 more tbh. But the focus modes sometimes confused me because am paying the price so why not have the feature as tech progresses it makes life easier for u the z6 is my favorite camera of all day but I shoot alot of moving kids and fast paced venue's and the z6 can absolutely do it but fir security because am not professional photo as Manny I have to use what's reliable to me to get the shoot am being paid for.
I appreciate your straight to business, just the facts approach. It shows you respect your viewer's time when they are looking for solid info and first impressions. No click-bait titles and no drama. Keep up the great work. Going to be following your Z6II impressions closely.
I'm placing my order for the Nikon Z6ii. I can't wait to get it.
Thanks Manny for this test i was holding out purchasing one until today. As much as the Z system gets bashed i think for the system as a whole its the best, the files the colors even tho its a sony sensor i think it has the best output which I have always found with nikon. So thanks again you have made alot of people's day.
nikons image quality is undefeated
This. Canon/Sony files are absolute turd compared to the z6/z7 files
@@AcidicDelusion even nikons crop sensor cameras perform as well as cannons ff when it comes to dynamic range and noise in shadow areas
@@natedagreat90 agreed
::yawn::
@@burritobrosvideos8060 you tired bro
Yes! I've been waiting for this! On paper the Nikon Z 6ii is exactly what I want so I'm glad you'll be covering it in future videos!
They addressed all the things it needed
This a fair review and really sounding like I’m gonna be upgrading my z6. Thanks for the info looking forward to the production comparison.
@carlos you think price point might be steep for upgrading /trading in the Z6? Considering the same as you. But wanted to save for adding more glass
i am buying a extra lens,and keep my Z6
@@yan-jk1ti I'll probably do the same thing
@@jonathanroman8285 I’d say get glass first if you need it. I already have the glass I need so I might just trade bodies.
@@motograter7 very true. I just have that dx 70-300 from my first dslr, a 24-70 f 2.8 and 50mm f1.8. the 24-70 is awesome....probably looking for a wider angle one next. Possibly that 14-24 f2.8 for the z mount
Manny, I appreciate you getting this video out because I'm interested in getting the Nikon Z6 II as my first full frame camera. I've been waiting for more review videos to drop, even if its preproduction equipment. Thank you!
Appreciate your review. Exciting to pick up my Z6 ii. I’m looking forward to the Z9 next year. It’s frustrating seeing all these TH-camrs bashing Nikon when they are comparing brands that are in the different price brackets. This is Nikon’s 2nd-year mirrorless and they were smart enough to not put out their flagship camera until it’s right. As a consumer about to spend 7k on a flagship camera, I don’t want to see any flaws
2 years, ccame out september 2018.
AF looks like a huge improvement. Thanks for showing the AF performance! Can't wait to see more once you get your hands on another Z6ii that's not a pre-production camera.
I'd been waiting for this review since the Z II series got announced!! I could say, Manny you're one of the few reviewers I can trust, cause you're fair, you don't spread hate on Nikon... Thanks a lot for this review! Can't wait to see other reviews with the actual production units!!
When Nikon released Z6/7 its was lagging in many Features and overall Performance..
But with every Firmware update they managed to Improve it Significantly..
It will be exciting to speculate on what future updates will they get with Z6/7 II hardware upgrades.
Yep, the second processor will give much more horse power for computational power for eye face animal af etc. My only grippe is video. Internal 10 bit would have put this at the forefront of hybrid camers.
I partially disagree, I think that at the time of the launch of the Z6 / 7 were the best cameras in terms of image quality compared to Sony or Canon R. And for example, there are many photographers for whom AF performance is not so important.
Good to hear, being that I am a Nikon Z6 owner. I plan to get the Nikon Z6 II. Was waiting to see some more reviews about the focusing system. Thanks 😊
1:40 nikon 85mm f/0.1 now confirmed for z mount roadmap
That would be the first lens to feature 4 tripod collars lol
@@MannyOrtiz i'd believe it. leave it to the 85mm noct to have 4 tripod collars. madeline k is really listening to us
The fastest one can go with a lens is 0.5,air in the camera body becomes the problem. The fastest lens out there now is a 0.7 Carl Zeiss made for nasa...
This is great news Manny look forward to see some more tests. I would love to see how it does with a busy background your backdrop is plain. Hope it works well I do want Nikon to get there.
In auto area, the AF still tends to want to focus on the brighter parts of the scene. That’s why I love that thy included a wide box with eye AF.
Looking forward to seeing the full review. Hope Nikon get the 50 1.2 in your hands.
One of the great things about the Nikon is the fact you can click between the eye in focus. You can do that with Sony but only with the A9s as I understand which are far more expensive. So it's a major benefit. It used to bug me all the time with teh Sony A7riii that the camera would choose the eye to focus on and I couldn't override that.
Glad you tried it before hating just because 🙏
Uh, I am so closed to preordering now 😁
Thx Manny!
I dare you, sir. Or are you a chicken?
@@ar43r done 😁
Short and informative video. Would like to see how AF performs for action and if reduced AF area improves performance.
Thank you Manny for the honest review. Would you pls tell this to the click-baits "Cotton Head" and "NorthDick"
I thought your previous reviews of the original Z6 were fair and balanced unlike some I have seen. Your initial review of the II is equally calm and considered so looking forward to a full review and your thoughts.
I hope they make the eye-af even better for you. I shoot landscape and eye-af is not a priority for me. The Z cameras are amazing. They feel good. They take beautiful pictures. And the S-lenses are amazingly sharp. I have the Z 6 but am upgrading to the Z 7 II.
Z6 tree autofocus delivers.
Sounds like I need to buy the Z 6II for my wife and I can take over her OG Z6.
Are you guys in photography business?
Hey Manni, thanks for this video. You're a great TH-camr and I really appreciate how unbiased and fair your reviews come across. I've not seen many of your videos but your photography is also great, you're a talented guy whose advice and reviews I trust a lot. Hope your channel continues to grow and your peers will realise that click baiting titles and overt bashing of brands is not the way to win followers in this space. About the camera, I too hope this succeeds, it would be nice if Nikon can be successful so we can see more of what the Z-mount has to offer :)
Man, I’m not one to comment on yt,, but, I like your approach a lot. No ambassador bs, straight facts, non pretentious.
Good job Manny!
Thanks for not going down the clickbait route. Hope to see some production version reviews soon
Great video, on-point, concise and unbiased. I think the Z6 ii ticks most of the boxes and at a great price point. Another huge factor is the quality of the Z glass, especially the 1.8 primes which will give you tremendous quality and won't break the bank.
Thanks for an unbiased useful review based on real user needs, not a simple regurgitation of a series of speck sheets.
Thank you! That's how I like it!! No Bs, straight to the point. I should be getting my Z6II this wednesday. I pray for faster af acquisition. The af is really slow with my 600mm vs my D850. I hope the z6II will close the gap!!
is this camera made for video or photography?
why everyone only taste the photography in the real world, and just talking about video capabilities?
How can we purchase this as a travel videographer?
Love the video, I'm a Nikon shooter so it's nice to see someone not crap on them, could you please do a z50 video?! Would be so awesome, that's my next camera that I want and would love to see what you can do with it
I request this because you've done amazing work with apsc cameras and the z50 has gotten really good reviews but I would love to see and hear your thoughts on it
Always used Nikon
Hopefully Nikon is rewarded by the market and stay in the ILC game.
Thanks, if you were Tony Northrup, this review would be super negative. He wonders why camera companies dont let him have loaner cameras!
I unsubscribed from the toxic Tony channel. Long reviews and previews with a lot of drama as unfortunately a lot of bias in many cases.
I like to hear the negatives. Positives are everywhere. Positives bring business. But reviews like this are honest , and I trust them when there is no purchase link to the camera.
@@notmyname8527 On the contrary, negativity is everywhere and most associated with the top rated reviewers. Balance is hard to find.
@@notmyname8527 not when they have an ulterior motive.
Dope video!!!! I’m lookin forward to this drop from Nikon... gotta book a few more shoots before I can cop
Oh, I almost forgot BEARD GANG!!!!
Thanks for the review and insights on the pre-production Z6 II Manny. I really like my current Z6 and will probably keep it for a personal camera and video work, but I'l looking hard at getting a Z7 II and possibly the Z6 II for work. Looking forward to your video reviews on the production model.
Buddy why don't you try AF performance in a street scenario or with the subject in front of busy backgrounds, this camera falters. Why did you not test it?
Thanks, Manny. Looking forward to your future review and comparison. When you get the production version, do you think you can make a video on how Canon EF and Sony E mount lenses work on the Z6ii with adapters? I wonder if we will see continued improvement from FW updates like with the OG Z6? That camera is so much better now than when it launched.
I was waiting this video thanks
Hiii sir . Iam from india please give me one camera .I have no money to buy camera .plz Anyone help me🙏🙏🙏
I love and appreciate your reviews very much
They are short amazing and to the point
I am excited to see a good in-depth review from you. Not comparing it to the others but comparing it to whether it can hold it own in a
Manny Ortiz real work session.
I don't understand why his recent videos are so SHORT!! The TH-cam Algorithm punishes you for having videos less than 10 minutes.
That is absolutely not true lol
@@MannyOrtiz Damn thanks Manny for answering. You've been making great videos recently.
Thank you for the fair assessment. I think I have a reason to upgrade from my Z6.
It's a beautiful camera Manny.
No-nonsense quick review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
The more videos I see about Nikon's updated auto focus, the more I'm leaning towards staying with Nikon for my next body.
2:45 I haven’t even looked at eyes this closely. Is it focusing on the eye ball, or the reflection on the eyes?
Thank you for the post, I hope the z6II levels the playing field for Nikon.
You always give the best videos. Quick and precise! No detours just details! More power bro!
nice review - looking forward to the comparison to the Sony to see how it stacks up. Z6ii looking good so far!
Love your approach to review. You provide honest feedbacks on what you have in your hands and what you see while shooting . Your reviews are not based on what a brand should do or not. Looking forward for the full review of the production unit!
Thanks Manny - this gen 2 looks like a good improvement over gen 1.
Great to see! Looking forward to the low light production model testing , they need to make it good!
Z6 II or A7III ? Amazing vidéo like always 🤙🏾
At this point you literally can’t go wrong with either
Truthfully, that AF issue shown at 0:23 happens with a lot of cameras (including DSLRs) when they catch on to something that's in a different end of the AF range than your subject. It's simply a byproduct of going full area AF and allowing the camera to make every decision regarding what it thinks the subject is. No matter how sophisticated AF systems get, this will happen if you go full area AF all the time. Regardless of what camera you have, grabbing the af ring and bringing it back in the realm of your subject and then jamming the AF-ON button is a good fix to have in your mind.
So is it worth upgrading to Z62? I already own Z6 :|
I would have already bought it if they didn't have the 30 min recording limit (for no reason)
Nicely done Manny!
The specs rate the Z6 II at EV -4.5 and -6 EV with the Low Light AF turned on.
Has anyone compared the Nikon z 1.8 primes to the RF 1.8 primes ?
For what i heard , rf 1.8 are pretty slow and dont forget; those rf1.8 are not L line. Nikon 1.8 are S line. Are pro level quality lenses (slower than f1.4 or 1.2) with pro results. Is not all about the aperture. Taylor Jackson has the Canon and Nikon 35mm 1.8's and they are nowhere bere.
Been waiting to upgrade my D610 for a while. This looks to be my next "real" camera. I can use my 2.8 zoom F-lenses (with the adaptor) and try out the new Z mount lenses as well. Looking forward to getting way better AF, low-light performance and use it as a video camera from time to time. Can't wait!
Great early review Manny , thank you for taking the time to make this video . Already a Z6’er and am considering upgrading to the Z6 II . Looking forward to your second review .
I have being a Nikon shooter for many years and loved their products. When mirrorsless came, I briefly owned cameras from Sony and Fuji because at heart I truly wanted a mirrorsless from Nikon and got the Z6 on day one. Though Nikon has made the Z6 better with firmware updates, to me it still feel behind comparing it to it's Sony and Canon equivalents. I plan on renting the Z6 II and trying it out for myself as it will determine if I sell my Z6 and get the mark II or will switch to Sony when the upcoming A7 IV comes out. Thanks for your review.
I'm really interested in that wide area eye AF, I wish they add that to the z6 and z7 in firmware
And how would the sell the mark II bodies after that?
@@staLkerhu mark 2 will still have the faster processor, better AF, two card slots. But you're right, only fuji would do a firmware update like that
And how people get greatest photographs in past with only manual focus :)
Awesome video man!
Thanks Manny. Been looking forward to your thoughts on this camera. Sounds like autofocus is better and the wide area is nice. I also want to like this camera because I think the images are really good and the camera feels good in hand (Z6 did anyways). How is the focus farther away compared to the sony a7III?
Awesome video. Nice to see a photographer that loves all brands and want to see them all success. It seems like today most TH-camrs is just looking to attack all brands for likes. Very positive vibes. Thank you!
Hope you guys are doing good. I am really looking forward to your next video about the Z6ll or Z7ll. and how much the auto focus has actually improved. and how it stacks up now to Sony and Canons focusing. I know you liked the original Z camera allot but were not happy with the focusing. so it will be interesting to see how you think of it now. you are one of the few people that like Sony, Canon and Nikon. same as me. so I trust your opinion as not being total fanboy opinion. so when you get the new camera with the final firmware. please do a really good review and comparison of the focusing. and show a hit rate comparison in different scenarios. there are allot of people other than me waiting for a review and comparison like this. because so far all we have gotten are Nikon ambassadors avoiding talking about how much the focusing has improved.
I ordered a Z7II today and am thrilled with my decision. Also reserved a S 24-70 f2.8. Nikon listened to their customers and made the right changes. I can respect that. Plus the Z glass is great and made for long term use with many future bodies. Even the colours out of my D3 are great so I can just imagine what i'm going to get.
Thank you so much for giving an honest review 🙂
Thanks for the quick review. The preproduction AF overlay looks a little less impressive than the competition but good enough no doubt. The z6 is an intriguing camera and the Nikon image quality is my fave from the top 3 but I can't help wanting to wait for the a7iv before taking the plunge. I think it will have beast like qualities.
Im loving your studio #beardGang
Man, the AF improvements are massive.
awesome. looking forward to your next z6II test
Oh my god! Tks man
Hey Bud that’s a great video with a lot of insight!!! I’ve been a Canon Shooter for quite as long however, Im not really sure which camera to upgrade to!!! Iv got the Sony A7iii , EOS R and the Nikon Z6ii in mind. I shoot portrait Landscape weddings and stuff and a tad bit of recoding too. Could you really help me to pick the right one outta this lot keeping in mind we’re in 2022!!! Will be really helpful and thanks in advance!! Cheers
Thanks for the vid. Waiting to get mine!
Ciao Manny...ti scrivo dall’Italia,volevo chiederti se i tuoi preset li posso usare su lightroome del cellulare...Ciao Grazie
Focusing is easier on solid backgrounds the real test is a busy street
Rocking it dude!! Thanks man!!
Great video as always. Not sure if I will trade in my Z6 for the II but the new one definitely has me intrigued. Can't wait to see your full review.
Manny or sb else: did you find technique or setting for Z6/Z7 to focus on eyes? I have both Z6 and Z7 and perfect focus on eyes is less than 30% (for ISO 800-3200,shorter times than 1/125). It seems like eye lash focus problem (front focus). Often when looking at pictures taken the square is on the eye but it’s not sharp...Interesting but sucess rate is better for 70-200 FL lens than 50mm S. 105E - the worst. Firmware 3.18, pretty sure settings are right, AF-C mode, BBF. Tried AF-S Pinpoint or Zoom-in every time instead, but that’s annoying...checked my lens, no need for calibration...PS except selling and buying “II”, as now MK1 lost their value on 2nd market completely
when u gotta rush to finish your homework so you can watch this Manny video
Here's the FACTS.the Z6 didnt suffer from opinions about specs,it suffered from ACTUAL problems,so that was the source of the 'drama'..I certainly hope Nikon has bounced back,because they havent done anything of note since the amazing D850..
Very Nice video, Can you please suggest a mirrorless camera mainly using for still photography with a budget of around $2000 USD.
Thanks in advance.
For action is the Z camera serious too slowly... Nikon has done a very bad algorithm for fast autofocus... You just focus on some close objects and then you focus on far away.... The camera needs seconds... And that is seeing here also... And sometimes I could not make a picture when I changed the focus point... For action is even cheaper DSLR cameras much faster... I have compared it with my Nikon D7200 ... Okay, you think that is not fair.... It is fair, the NIkon D7200 is much cheaper and 100 times faster in focusing.....
I have a question, can you help me
I mainly shoot portraits and events. I have 105mm 1.4E
Will z6 2´s eye-AF and IBIS feature benifit. Is it a good choice to move from d850 to z6 2 or should i continue with d850 for some more time.
Estou querendo fazer vídeos de festa infantil, sem perder o propósito que é a fotografia. Acredita que ela é boa pra isso?
Na Sony existe o s-log, na z6ii tem alguma função similar?
Hi
Would you recommend me moving from d850 to z6 2 for events and portrait shoots. I was wondering if z6 2s eyeAF will be good benifit over d850. Or should I continue with d850. Many times I feel some expressions are missed due to not so perfect focusing.
Problem is Z6 II is priced at $3600 - $4000 Australian dollors while A7 Mark 3 and Z6 (original) are $2600 AUD.
Does anyone know if the G2 lenses for Tamron will work with the Z7II and Z6II. I have the 35mm 1.4 G2, 70-200mm G2, and 24-70mm G2