The Nikon Z7II -- My HONEST opinion after 2 months
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Audio was bad in my last video and for this one you get half the experience. I’m so done 😤 🥴🥴
Lol
TH-cam is forgiving, love your content man! As a Nikon and Sony user myself, I can completely relate to all the problems you listed. Still love my Nikon :)
You're a busy man dude so we understand. but it is trippy AF though lmao!
at least the sponsor audio was good lol
I thought it was my speakers. *Sigh of relief*
Brother, the colors on ur jeans and t-shirt on Nikon is sooo good. Skin tones was fab and soo good to look. also the brown leather jacket of the model...
Was it just me who noticed a awesome change of video quality and sharpness with the change of the brand
totally agree with u buddy!
@@diegocuevas6064 i preferred the sony. the nikon looked rlly weird.
@@sumyintmyatnobel1952 how does it look weird?
@@Kiywii it looks over saturated and warmer in my screen.
Nah, still needs 4K
I’m telling ya boy those Nikon colors are IT man😭😤😍
My right ear know a lot than my left ear and now they are quarreling over that issue.
My left ear is lonely; otherwise great vid!
lol yeah was wondering whats up with that
lol checked the headphones and realised it was audio mistake
I’m sick lol
Dammmmmmm I thought something was wrong with my ear lol
@@MannyOrtiz if you go into premier and duplicate the right side of audio and place it in the left side it will play the audio out of both sides
Gotta say I like the Nikon colors better than Sony. The blacks look deeper and more contrast.
reason why i stayed with nikon..its not the fastest out there, but i have learned to work around its limits since the Z6 launch.. tried sony's A7-iii but didn't like the lcd and evf quality plus the interface,,returned it and got the Z6..couldn't be happier
It’s called poor dynamic range, not more contrast 😂
Nikon's colours are underrated.
olympus has best colour sciene out there , period ...
I love Nikon's that punchy saturated vibrant colours. This are really underrated.😭😭
Nikon color is cartoonish
Canon has good color
Nikon has good color
Panasonic has good color
Olympus has good color
Pentax has color hell if I know if it's good
Seems to me that only Sony had problems with it, but not anymore
Which camera company have best colour science?
Thanks Manni, as a Nikon user that’s all I needed to know, I’m going to buy it.
Everybody knows that Nikon has some of the best colors out of all the brands..
only old people think that
@@MESSY-AF right, because 33 is old🤦🏼♂️. Nikon literally does have some of the best colors in the game..
Sony designs great sensors.
I think so that.
But when you can pick up any new Canon or Sony camera and have af that just works with both stills and video in harsh light with fast moving subjects image quality means nothing. But I hope they have a win with the z9, if really love to be able to make a confident switch back to Nikon and know that it will work time and time again (surf photography is very very demanding on af, so they're really honing to have to bring their a game with the z9).
Never have these problems with my Z6II
I’ve had my eye on the Nikon Z7 II for a while and this video sealed the deal for me, this is the camera I’m gonna save up for and buy one day. Thanks for the great video :)
买了吗
@@wangmr5090 还没有
@@cmduran 你们国家什么价格啊 z7ii
@@wangmr5090 $3,000 USD
@@cmduran 差不多啊和中国
And the crazy thing is Matt Granger actually pronounces Nikon the correct way.
More or less, he does in the Classical way (Japanese and Spanish way). But some time ago Nikon say. "Nikon" American style was the correct new way, then they backtracked a little bit and , less time I read it was both are right.
actually Nikon themselves said both ways are correct. but the Japanese pronunciation of Nippon (Japan in Japanese) is NE-Pon so it makes sense that Nikon would be pronounced Ne_kon not Nay-kon
Also in German ist is Niikon
Not really. He says "nick-on", which isn't correct. For a Japanese speaker, the first syllable is pronounced like the English word "knee". But it is also a word that isn't only spoken in Japan, and so however anyone pronounces it is perfectly fine.
@@matthewwells1606
As a Dutchman, I've always pronounced it as "knee-con."
Funny to realize we Dutch have been pronouncing it right all along.
I used the Z6 for a year. I like the weight and compactness compared to my D810, and the Z lenses are amazing! I missed the resolution of my D810, though. That's why when the II generation was available, I sold my Z6 and got the Z6 II and Z7 II. Looking at the Z7 II photos, it put back a smile on my face that I get with my D810 photos.
I’m thinking of selling my z6 and buying a z6ii. But is it really worth the upgrade?
@@Tainoblazed I'm happy with the improvements with the second generation. The improved autofocus, extended shutter, and able to use a power bank to power the camera are ideal for my style of shooting.
@@ThePinoyAggie that’s good to know! I’m still on the fence on the upgrade. I won’t get much for the z6 body but I do want to upgrade. Was the price difference a lot to do the upgrade?
@@Tainoblazed It depends on how you are going to sell your old gear. I sold mine from MPB, so the price quote was lower than if you sell it yourself. With the pandemic, I don't want to meet strangers to sell. Since I was getting the Z7 II. It makes sense for me to upgrade the Z6 to Z6 II so they are similar as possible.
I'm in the same camp. High school sports shooter with D5 and D500 and portraits and family etc with D810 which I really love, so much. I bought a Nikon refurb Z6 last year just to learn the mirrorless ways and its OK. When should I purchase a Z7II is my question, really don't need to but........
Picked up a Z50 recently. Love it. It became a rabbit hole. I wanted a FF for more light as well. Torn between Z7 and Z6ii. Decided that don’t need THAT much resolution and put $ towards lower ISO performance & better AF in Z6ii version. Wow. Colors, AF, sharpness with Z 35 1.8. I am stoked. I never used original Z6 but eye AF square on Z6ii is tiny & sticky. Thank you for all of your videos. They are amazing & helpful. You are very talented.
NIkon's color science is really second to none.
I am very impressed in just the second mirrorless camera Nikon has came this far. The Z9 looks like the model that is going to take them over the top and that technology will flow down stream. Like Nikon did from the D5 to the D850 and D500. The Z mount lenses are already crushing it they just need to catch up with AF and that looks to be happening very soon.
All in on Nikon! Will only get better.
I just shot an event yesterday with my boys. I am a Nikon user, for the first time I rented Sony cameras for the shoot, boy o boy I missed my Nikon quality like anything. the build and ease of shooting.
I do not think I am switching to any other manufacture, waiting for Z9
Wow, I love the Nikon colors, loved the comparison.
Great video as usual Manny. I still love my Z6II and I agree about the lenses. Your reviews are always unbiased and honest. Thanks for the video.
The workaround for the wide area focus 'challenge' is turning the focus ring of the lens. The focus will follow to the selected object. So you don't have to switch to large point. Works for me when needed.
So when your focus point is where you want it but its not focusing just turn the focus ring and it'll grab the object or person is that right.
@@markshirley01 yeah, get it roughly close and af will finish the job.
@@markshirley01 um, when your focus point is not where you want it to be, 'tell' the camera where it should focus, and it'll follow the subject. Still, I know it's a workaround, but the camera has no problems with recognizing real humans. Manny just set up an artificial case with some stool and a bright backgournd.
@@lukaszklopotek thats what I thought - Id always place the focus point myself - I didn't get what he was doing.
Seeing you twice in one day? What a win for us...
I have never in my life used Wide Area AF. I don't even know that it existed. I always use single point, because I want to control the camera myself, and it works like a charm.
I've known of its existence and purposefully avoided this focus-mode at all cost.
I never would've ever imagined professionals to ever work with it.
I always thought this focus-mode was included for those still trying to learn about photography.
I guess I was wrong.
Though, I simply can not, for the life of me, come up with a scenario where this focus-mode is actually helpful or superior than any other focus-mode that exists.
@@virtualwarp how about landscape photography when you want to catch a very wide scene?
@@nathanhassani5366
There's always something that I want to highlight in my landscape.
So, I'd still use single point or group auto-focus mode.
It's just my preference though.
You can still try wide area auto focus for yourself to see if it is useful to you.
To me, it simply isn't.
appreciate the honest review! I've notice the weird difficulty with focus also, but I mostly shoot portraits and love everything else about it! The Z5 is also the steal of the year if you only need entry level video specs. The IQ is amazing, dynamic range amazing, the images are natural and beautiful not clinical and soulless, I love and prefer pro level 1.8 lenses over 1.4/1.2, ibis works great, ergos are best imo, classic ruggedness typical of Nikon, etc... ALL these new cameras or beyond good enough. It's just about each persons priorities.
I respect this video so much. You took some time with the camera before giving your thoughts and as a result you're really aware of how good of a tool it is, despite it not being on the level of its competitors. I wish all reviews were that honest.
Wish Sony took a page from Nikon's system and made it so you can screen record and look through the viewfinder.
That dirty hdmi signal... I wish
Stop wishing and just use Nikon 😆
There is something else no one seems to talk about. And I want to ask you two. Nikon vs Sony when it comes to TTL performance for OCF and ND filters. I used Sony with both Profoto and Godox equipment and TTL consistently failed to produce good results with wide apertures (it heavily underexposed). This does not happen to me with Nikon bodies, unless I screw my metering (user error). I currently use TTL to get an initial good estimate of flash power in unusual situations , and I then switch to manual flash for consistency. With Nikon I get almost the same results I get with a flash meter. With Sony, under those same conditions (say f/1.4+ND(-6), ISO100 and 1/125s) TTL underexposes. Have you guys seen this behavior Manny, Francisco?
As a film shooter, I’m mind blown by the contrast and colors of the Z models. It’s quite reminiscent of film, in my opinion (emphasis on my opinion). On digital I still shoot with a Nikon D700 and a D750, but these Nikon Z have won me over, unlike the photos I’ve seen from other brands (except Fuji). Really amazing photos.
The colour is accurate as well - very impressive for commercial work. See 'the bite shot' she moved to Z from canon because she shoots food and nikon is the easiest to work with.
The Z roadmap shows a new 85mm planned, looks like it will be a f1.2, to pair with the 50mm f1.2. I think having a range of f1.8 primes available is great.
Cant imagine how big the 85 1.2 will be judging by the size the 50 1.2 😮😮
@@steventhomas231 maybe like the Sigma 105 1.4? :)
@@noephoto85 probably. Much rather have 1.4 and be smaller and lighter like the excellent sigma 85 1.4 for Sony mirrorless.
@@steventhomas231 i own this, i like this size too. These Days i have worked with some Canon files from a friend and i must say that these raws are great & easy to handle, but the lenses for sony are amazing! The 24 1.4GM and all the other GM stuff. Compact & very good, thats the future for me. And like the aperture rings so much.
@@steventhomas231 Canon has an RF 85 1.2, the Nikon should be about the same size. But a 1.4 would be nice.
Nikon colour looks amazing
Too much negativity, I never get so frustrated over these things... I love my Nikon Z6ii and the lenses are great, 1.4 and 1.2 lenses are over rated.
True, 99% of the time, you'll never be shooting at those aperture numbers.
The only circumstances where those aperture settings are actually justifiable are for low light scenarios and for artistic projects.
That's it!
Besides that, a skilled photographer won't ever go wrong with an f1.8.
In my opinion the point of having f 1.4 or f 1.2 lens are not to shoot at those apeture it is to stop it down to get sharper image but it is argueable that in this day and age the miniscule difference is not worth anything and if that is where you are coming from I totally agree with you but the fact still remains that the image is sharper (most of the times because there will always be exeption for example vintage lens that can go to f 1 will not be sharper than modern days lens if stopped down) and for the focusing problem he is not being negative he is just being objective because the fact is nikon is the only camera with the problem that he showed in the video and you camera not focusing and even though it might not even be noticeable the problem is still there and may be the cause of some missed shot and I kind of knows how he feels because I'm a panasonic shooter which is not really known for having a great autofocus and this autofocus which nearly caused me a missed shot and is what is starting to push me over the edge to fuji right now and I am looking at what they are doing with the xh2 speculation and rumor.
@@virtualwarp So much nonsense in a single post...
@@youknowwho9247
It must be pretty easy to call a sound argument "nonsense" without providing a solid counter-argument that could actually prove me wrong.
Love all the new touches to your videos, bro. Next level. It’s what separates you from the others.
Always love the honesty and the vids, 🙌
As a Nikon Z7 II shooter (coming from the D850) I thought this was a very fair video. The only thing I have to laugh about is TH-camrs pointing out the 1.08 crop at 4k 60fps. C'mon maan can you even tell there is a crop when you are shooting it? LOL. It's not like the EOS R with it's 1.7x crop. Plus, the 2021 Roadmap does not have a single f1.8 lens coming out (those are all released). The new 85mm is rumoured to be f1.2 (I already have the 1.8 and it's excellent). We don't know what aperture the other prime lenses are going to be yet (it's not stated on the Roadmap). You need to be clear on that if you are going to say such things because stating they will be 1.8 is inaccurate...
Five months later - still no fast glass.
@@youknowwho9247 - I assume you mean other than the 50mm F1.2?
@@RobOnRefresh Yes, other than that one single lens that weighs like 50% more than the competing offerings while giving the user zero advantages in other areas.
@@youknowwho9247 - LOL well your original complaint was a lack of fast glass. Now it's about weight and advantages? What advantages would you like to see? Most of the offerings out there at f1.2 are phenomenal with all of the manufacturers. Even the Nikon 50mm F1.8 S is phenomenal although not classified as "fast glass" I would say it kicks the crap out of the older F1.4 "fast glass" and it's super lightweight. If you are not a Nikon fan - that's cool but I don't think your arguments hold a lot of "weight" 😉
@@RobOnRefresh The comment is still about lack of fast glass. A 50 is not enough. I need a 35 f/1.4 or faster for weddings and something as long as 400 for sports. The FTZ adapter works like garbage. So what now?
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Nikon specifically mentioned an improvement of Eye AF in the new firmware but nothing about object detection. Being optimistic here but I believe that these issues might be fixed in the future firmware upgrades considering this is the first major update (first gen Nikon Z cameras got 3 updates) :)
Manny's "Wig Twin Brother " and the "Bloopers" are my favorite 🤣🤣🤣❤️.
Love my Nikon Z6ii. Super great for wedding films!
I think with a new processor will definitely help Nikon instead of two of an older model. Can't wait to see what the Z9 brings to the table.
At the beginning of the video when you switch from the Sony to the Nikon, colors got so much better! The image just got glued together, it instantly had that “wholeness” feeling to it.
Bro this new editing style for your videos is top notch!! It is so soothing haha nice stuff Manny! ✊🏽
I’m just an enthusiast and have had Nikon for 3 years. Nikon was my first. Lately I’ve considered changing systems but this video sorta reminded me why I love Nikon. Gotta be patient. On a side note, when you visit a Sony website or canon website for camera gear and then visit Nikon’s camera gear site, you see how Nikon is all about photography as an art. Just my opinion.
That’s because Sony is a consumer electronics company, not a camera company.
I just wish that camera company got serious with a focus a tracking system. They fell so far behind.
Thanks for the objective review, really appreciate the honest fair summary. I am very happy to have you as a Nikon user!
Thank you for your very informative and honest review. You're as sincere, factual and honest as anyone I've ever watched a camera review from.
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Face detection is not a problem as the depth of field is enough to cover the eyes if you are far away.
Yup, the people who don't realize this shouldn't even be buying a camera within this price range.
Yes, the biggest farce in all of photography. People eat it up on the forums. lol
@@the_original_skytiger
Haha, indeed.
It's freaking ridiculous.
That's nonsense. Whoever thinks this has never worked with an f/1.2 prime on a high res camera. You can definitely tell whether the eyes, the ears or the nose is in focus.
@@youknowwho9247 Your comment shows you know nothing about depth of field. Go find a chart.
Great video, Manny. On point with everything. Appreciate your easy going, non-clickbait approach.
As someone who went from a 5600 to a z6ii, I can definitely say it was worth the buy. Even with having enough money to pick up a sony or a canon, I still chose nikon. Their glass is untouchable. Their files are so nice. And when they perfect the system and have a camera in the game that is comparable to the craze that the 850 brought, (Assuming this will be the z8). Everyone will be eating their words. Thank you for your honesty, and your sick videos.
I'm a fellow chicagoan as well. I hope one day I run into you shooting out in the wild!
Except their glass isn't untouchable. RF glass is right there with it.
Good and honest review Manny. I already have a Z6 and recently got a Z7 II and really like the camera, the image quality like you said is second to none. I'm mainly a stills guy and do a little video here & there, so the Z 7 II fits my needs perfectly and the work around is second nature after owning the Z6. I've been a Nikon shooter since the 1980's and just like their eco-system of DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming videos on the Z 7 II and other photography topics.
What is the work around Im not familiar with Z cameras.
@@markshirley01 use subject tracking for both people and inanimate subjects. I mapped it to my FN1 button on the front of the camera and can bring it up quickly by pressing the button. With this I just place the white box over the subject and it comes into focus and will track it regardless of where I reposition the lens.
Have you tried D810?
Hey, Manny! Great review. Did you use the adapter with older dslr lenses at all? I'm wondering how well the autofocus works (specifically with eye AF for photo & video)
Love you Manny, watch out for the audio only on the left channel. many people listen on headphones and hear you only in one ear.
Yeah I didn’t notice. I used the new rode wireless go thinking it was all good
The update on the Z6II was very noticeable especially for AF, not just photo but video it was outstanding which in combination with the low light performance its an absolute beast. I was planning on buying the Z7II to compliment the Z6II but I'm waiting to see what happens with the Z9, ive got no doubt that they are on the right track and I'm going to be stoked to see what they bring.
I heard many bad comments on the Z6II because of its AF system ... would you confirm ?? Or did the latest firmware update fix that ???
I'm a Nikon guy and I agree with everything you said. Pros, cons, quirks you nailed it! Personally, I love my Nikon and can live with the quirks because it doesn't impact my workflow or really matter for my type of shooting but you were spot on with all your points and it's worth noting for the potential consumer.
Im still staying with my D750 until they sort this out. Plus I just cant understand why they can't back up video with two processors. The A73 can do it, and how old is that camera. Nikon really need to hurry up or they will lose more customers to their competitors.
I had a Nikon, Sony and Canon...📸
-Nikon shooters are the conservative nature photographers, who mostly photographing for them selfs.
Or for a nature magazine!
-Sony's are for the pixel peepers, they love digital sharpness. And for the brands hoppers, Sony is good but not a camera with soul. (they love the sharpening tool in Photoshop)
-Canon is for the creatives they don't care about specs so much more for the rendering and colours. (they dislike the sharpening tool).
In the End there is no bad camera of course....
this is an interesting take I've never heard before! cheers
I'm still in the Z6, absolute love.
The IQ and color from my z6 are the best I’ve seen. And the nef files are just sweet to work with. New FW just came out to further improve af too.
Started out with Nikon D7500, then tested the Z5 but finally settling with this beauty Z7ii 🥰
Nikon is so so so beautiful ! nothing compares !!
nice review. 1.1 is really nice also on Z6ii. did you use AF-F and auto-iso for these videos of the girls ? what is the advantage to use wide-s on AF-S instead of single point ? i use my finger on touch screeen to select where to focus :-)
Hey Manny, I’m looking to switch to Niko’s mirrorless from my D series of gear. As of Dec 30th 2021, are you liking the Z7II with its latest firmware?
Hello Brother Manny Ortiz, which camera is better for wedding videography and wedding photography between Nikon Z 7ii and Fuji Film XT4 ? Thanks Brother 🙏
Great video. I still enjoy using the original z6. It may be lacking some of the speed that my Sonys offer but it's still a good/great camera for my usage. I never looked at the z7 because it was in the pixel range as my Sony, but I am looking forward to seeing what the Nikon flagship has to offer.
Best outros on TH-cam. Haha, love them bro! Don't change them! 🍻
I love Nikon and my D850 but got tired of waiting for a professional competent mirrorless camera so I bought the Canon R5......and boy I haven’t been disappointed. Love that camera!!
If z7 is not competent camera ....
Sorry, for I meant wildlife photography! Unfortunately Nikon is lagging behind Canon and Sony.
Nice Video!! Like the idea with the movement while talking :) one question, do u think the 7000€ for the sony a1 are worth it? I got the sony a7iii curretnly, but I "need" 4K with slomotion but also high resolution pictures :/ but its heavy much money
I use touch screen Af the most. Never an issue, I pick what I want not the camera. it is on AF-area continuous. This is on the older Z6.
Who the hell shoot at auto area focus mode all the time, i never used it, just Single or Group and good to go.
Hands down best Z7ll video yet.
F/.095 a "fake flex". No truer words have been spoke!!🤣
For stills and portraiture it is definitely not practical. That said, its performance is unrivaled and in the cine world it competes head to head with lenses that are 2 and 3 times its price - so its all relative. It obviously isn't a lens that makes sense for us stills folks though - that's for sure :)
And then for that insane price 🥴
@@MannyOrtiz But have you used that lens?
It's not a fake flex. That lens performs better than any comparable Leica lens including the Noctilux. It's just not for anybody.
Btw, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 costs 12700 USD as of right now. Would you also call that a fake flex?
@@TaipeiGeek he's jealous because Sony doesn't make one
I like what you've said in the past, whatever glass you have, you will find a top notch mirrorless for all brands. You can't go wrong in 2021!
how does the battery hold up, as far as last?
I am using Z6 II. New firmware made a big step forward. Very good camera. I just wish to have 85mm 1.2 for Z.
Wow wonderful video, amazing quality . The video on my iPad at 1080 looks soo crisp. What are your favorite Nikon z lenses , Btw, love your watch strap , what brand is it ?
Thanks Manny for a very fair review, these are all valid observations. The Auto Area AF & Subject Tracking issues you cite I believe will be addressed via firmware updates.
For my use-case, I'm not concerned about 1.2 lenses (I love the 1.8 primes and they're not crazy $).
Honestly, my only issue with Nikon is the current backorder status of almost everything in the Z line (mostly due to Covid shutdowns & restrictions).
Hey Manny. Amazing video. Btw did you try pressing the ok button in the wide area focus mode. I use a budget Nikon and whenever I press that, it usually focuses on the middle. Idk. It might just help.
The z7ii is just fine. You need to learn that each af feature is very particular in what you choose for what. I go between 3. I shoot weddings full time for 15 years, I'm used to film, SLR, and in the end shot with the D850. Zero problems with the z7ii. I'm going to wait though to see what they come out with.... 8 etc. Thougt about 9, but I'm fine with this, and hopefully they can come up with an in between 9 and 7ii without bulkiness of 9.
And also can you talk about the Nikon color science and 3D micro contrast that is being forgotten by other manufacturers
I noticed that your shutter speed was at 1/320 when filming the model at 2:23. What was your frame rate for that shot? It looks amazing.
Hello! Please help me with opinions! I am looking to upgrade from my Nikon D5200. It's time lol, I have had it since 2014. I am heavily considering the Nikon Z6ii. I specialize in concerts and weddings (weird mix I know) - but I enjoy both. The weddings will be paying for this camera, but the concerts are where my creativity comes through. I have quite a few Nikon lenses too so hoping to stay with Nikon. Does the Z6ii perform well in lowlight for concert photography? It is typically EDM/raves that I shoot. This is also important for wedding receptions once the dancing begins. Would love any feedback as it is a huge purchase for me. As I research I am seeing the autofocus isn't great on the z6ii in low light and I care about that, BUT I am unsure if that is extremeeee lowlight for landscape / wildlife photography. I just need something that works for me, but I wanted to see if anyone would share their insights. I have 6 shoots scheduled through September alone so want to make the right choice! ( I have been renting the Z5 and really enjoy the mirrorless but want to stop renting!)
Great review. I know this is probably a daft question before I ask, but I’m not very experienced with photography ,though I have used some apsc cameras, this is my first time making the jump to full frame.
I’ve researched several FF cameras in the last two weeks, I’m looking at the Sony a7iv, a7riv, canon r5 ( though really out of my budget ) and this nikon z7 ii which I can just about afford ( brand new )
I mainly shoot landscapes and portraits so 46mp is the sweet spot for me in that regard, though I want to ask specifically about the auto focus on the Nikon z7 ii, having 499 auto focus points, in comparison to the Sony a7i 700+ , a7riv 500+ do you think the nikon offers enough in that regard compared to the competition? Excuse my knowledge, maybe auto focus points don’t matter too much, I just want to make sure before I take the plunge and go for the nikon, as it looks like it will meet my needs on paper( video isn’t so important to me)
Between these 3 cameras, which one gives u the best IQ for portraits, based on color and depth also skin tones and transitiom in Post?
Thanks
Manny - I appreciate your objectivity - sets you aside from several of your 'peers'. Keep up the great work :)
Thank you
I love it!!! You know!!!
i don't use auto area focus anyways..so for me the Z7-ii is perfect for stills and my type of shooting. waiting for mine in the next 2 days :)
What is your favorite mirrorless camera, that checks all the boxes or comes close?
Manny, is that Addicted camera hoodie still available anywhere?
Does this effect change when you adjust AF sensitivity in menu settings?
Just curious if there was any improvement to the AF on the latest firmware update that just dropped a couple weeks ago. Thnx.
Is there a way to see your self when shooting video via an external recorder, e.g. atomos ninja?
Hi Manny Ortiz. What would you choose between Nikon Z7ii and Sony a7IV...sony a7RIV. I would like to know your opinion as if you would buy it for yourself. Please help me with an advice. Thank you.
I’m curious.... why haven’t you played with the LUMIX S5 yet?
Forgive me. This might be because I am still on a DSLR, but pretty much the first thing I learned was to select the AF point myself and not use something like auto area AF, exactly because you leave it up to the camera, and I want to decide where it should focus. Even if an R5 decides to focus where I want it 95% if the time, I’d still rather choose the AF point myself. You say it’s a workaround. Again, maybe it’s because I’m using a DSLR, but I can’t imagine thinking like that.
Thanks for the video I recently bought a Neekon Zed 7II and am very happy :-)
I have the z6II (I love it) and there's similar complaints. I hope they're addressed in further firmware updates.
Those background focus issues are no joke, happens to me from time to time with my Z5 even with a small focusing point. It needs more than a hardware upgrade to fix, they need to improve the focusing algorithm.
This vid one of my favorite. All tho I shot with a canon. I watch most of your vids. keep up the good work!!!
Thanks Manny 👍🏻
Any thoughts or videos on the Z6 ii?
Solid opinion Manny, I agree with you on all points.
My right ear enjoyed this review
what was/is the light bank/pole you were using in the location shots?