Great to see you’re loving the camera too. I picked one up for image quality alone. Looking forward to more performance firmware updates down the road. Great car shots!!
Yea I did the Sony full frame thing like everyone else did a few years ago along with a Fuji Xt3 which I love. Looked at Nikon earlier this year and fell in love with the ergo’s. Caricatures just slammed Nikon for some reason and I feel for it. It performs well for my needs, the image quality is spectacular, and the new z glass is really amazing. The 50mm F1.8 is really something else. Wow. I love faster glass and F1.8 lenses don’t get me excited but this one astonished me. A great system in general. I think people are starting to re-discover Nikon. Underrated by most reviewers in my opinion. Great job and your thoughts echo mine.
I like how you put all of these information out. I’m a Nikon shooter, I see some people are able to jump from one brand to another, not me, I waited a while for the Z6ii and also the Z9 which I recently order, my Z6ii just arrived, haven’t opened it yet. I think I’ll love it, I hope that with firmware updates down the road this’ll definitely be a camera to keep for a long time. I still keep my D810, D850 and D500 and now I’m really exited to go mirrorless using the same brand.
I have had a D810 since 2014 with 4 lenses set (50 mm f1.4, 14-24mm f2.8, 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8) , i mainly shoot models , head shots and food. I'm confused between Z6ii and A74. Which one would you get were you in my shoes? Thanks
Loving my Z6 (original model) for about 2 years now. Excellent image IQ, colors and low light performance. AF has been improved over FW updates and is good enough for now (very very close to a a7iii, in some cases a hair better in others a hair behind). Tried out a sony a7iii back then and while AF is good, absolutely hated everything else about it, the body, buttons, ergonomics just felt rubbish, menu was an absolute chaos, colors were weird esp skin tones, and overall simply did not want to pick it up and use it. The Z6 on the other hand is a pleasure to use all day long and makes you want to pick it up, go out and make some images. The Z glass is also excellent!
@@donzokor5312 nope! I tried Sony’s offerings and hated working with the files, really didn’t like the crop of lenses (at the time). Tried Fuji and loved the handling but hated the images that came out of them. I wanted to like both of them, and bought both with my own money as Nikon wasn’t offering any real mirrorless at the time. The Zs have been rock solid for me and the lenses are prioritising exactly what appeals to me. But horses for courses.
Just tested the R6 and Z6ll with my buddy. We had them for 7 days and everything, went everywhere with them. Considering the price, we thought the R6 will perform better and produce better images but it was the other way around. Z6ll was much better and performed better in almost every situation. Not to mention the amazing Nikon colors, we barely had to edit for our shoots - saved so much time. The video however, we both prefer the R6, the colors and the overall feel of the video just feels cinematic no matter what we shot, while on Z6ll we had to use externals to get the same quality because Z6ll does not have stock log profile. So, if you are a hybrid shooter or a photographer, the Z6ll just performs better in almost every setting but if you shoot mostly video and photography is secondary to you, the R6 is the better choice, however it costs 600 EUR more.
I can guarantee you that you did not test these two camera's in a sporting environment. Because the R6 would have won hands down (I'm a Sony shooter). The Nikon Z6 cannot keep up, neither can the z7. Proven countless times with wildlife photographers as well. Go search for their videos.
Thank you for your great review of this camera. I am waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. I made the great leap last night after contemplating it for 2 weeks and going over all the pros and cons I could find online. Going from the z50. Thank God my husband is happy to take my hand-me-downs...ha ha! No, now we will have two great cameras to use for whatever it is we are doing (he needs a decent video camera for work/job sites). I am an enthusiast that has been published in the past and because I love horses, wildlife and nature in general, I am always finding limitations in my knowledge and my equipment. I can be shooting action in an indoor arena with horses moving quickly (my nightmare for photography) or little birds flitting around or a sunrise over the lake. My background is that I'm an artist and have studied design, colour and composition, so I have that going for me. Just a year ago I was coming from a D80, (let that sink in) and was afraid to jump to the z6 back then (cost was prohibitive then too). Costco had a package deal on the z50 with 16mm-50mm plus ftz adapter. Now that I have a lump sum check that will cover the cost of this camera plus two great lenses (28mm-70mm nikkor and the 150mm - 600mm contemporary sigma) which will go nicely with my current 70mm-300mm nikkor I've had since 2009. I think I'm good for lenses (for now) ; ) I am happy to see that the z6ii menu system is just like the z50 for the most part which is really important as I have a permanent brain injury that left me with cognitive disabilities which doesn't allow for new information to be processed easily and recalled, among other things. Just mentioning that for people contemplating one of these cameras that might have similar cognitive disabilities - something most would not think of. Nikon seems to be great for keeping everything fluid and easy to migrate from camera to camera. That has been my experience anyways. I have been a Nikon shooter since 2005 when I was introduced to them through work. I had to learn how to use the camera back then for work and loved it so much I bought the same camera (D80). Before that was Fuji and before that was Pentax (35mm). I just found your channel and look forward to watching more of your content. Can't wait to use this camera! Cheers! 🙂
Hey JL! That's awesome!!! Definitely a big step up from the D80 lol. I do have a video on how to setup the Z6II so definitely check that out if you missed it: th-cam.com/video/03pTg27CKxw/w-d-xo.html so that should help hopefully with less brain injury hahaha. Appreciate you reaching out! Hope you enjoy the new camera
i am a Nikon user, and been hesitating to upgrade as the mirrorless systems came out. Rumours for the second version then complaints of eye detection and subject tracking etc. Reviewers bashing Nikon and favouring Sony & Fuji because Nikon’s detection isn’t up to par with the rest. i currently have an aps-c and thought of jumping backward with a d500 or D7500 because of what Ive read. However, your video and another from a Nikon Ambassador using the camera for sports and other work changed my mind from those reviews. Especially as a result of firmware updates improving the camera’s capabilities
I went from Nikon Z6, to Red Komodo, to Sony FX3. I still use my Z6 alongside the FX3 and there are many features on my Z6 that blow away the FX3. My Z6 is leaps and bounds better in lowlight than my FX3 for video. The Z6 is giving me a much cleaner image quality in low light. With that said, the FX3 gives me a slightly better image quality during the day being able to shoot 10bit 4:2:2.
As a Sony and Canon RF user... i picked up a Z6ii. output is fantastic; i usually use it for portraits, food, fashion, landscape and great auto focus w/ that type of work for me. The colors coming out of this camera is amazing. It's not as "fantastic" (Nikon just works differently) as my R6 or R5 in focus performance but Nikon makes me want to go make images...oh btw, accidentally(with a help of a 3rd party baboon) i dropped the z6ii from about 2.5 ft to an asphalt with a solid impact (attached 24-70 /4 S) and then the camera with the lens rolled a bit away; to my amazement no damage at all; nothing - it's build like an Abrams; ..the Sony was dropped on a Hawaii trip on the Hana Rd for a short waterfall photo shoot, Sony dropped from 18 inches and the lens crumpled like a coke can (unusable) and the body and a knob took some heavy scarring. My R5, R6 and Z6ii are now always going out with me. Sony is collecting dust.
Nice! Yep, agree with you completely. Yeah, after several years of torture I can confirm that my Sony cameras feel more weathered than my Nikon cameras. Sometimes my Sony buttons feel sticky and the finish they use gets dinged easily but my original Z6 still looked new despite some pretty crazy abuse in Iceland
Sony's TV's are awesome though just as Canon's Printers are Great but nothing beats the Z system from Mount to Colour Science to Lenses , to Ergonomics and AF is being sorted as we speak etc etc
Proud owner of Nikon z6 ii. I got mine in February this year and I love its results. This is my first camera ever. BTW, I am a software developer transitioning to photography and videography. I am learning on the go.
@@learningcameras I am enjoying it. I am now saving for buying some z series lenses. I want a macro and wide one. Currently, I have adapted some lenses using ftz adapter
The thing that excites me about the Z system is the lenses. The bodies might be a little "behind" the competition right now, but the lenses are a generational leap ahead. Which is easier to fix in the long run? :)
It is such a great all round camera, the image quality for both photo and video is absolutely stellar with the 2.8 glass. Ive started to do more video work and for a hybrid user it is a treat to use, Far from perfect but it was worth the wait.
I love my Nikon Z cameras. I’m a super fan of them. I have A1, R5 , Komodo and other cameras as well and all of my B roll shots I end up using my Nikon Z7ii with Zeiss lenses. Those colors are perfect the way they come out straight out of the camera using neutral profile. If you are not a fan of this system, give it a try and you won’t be disappointed. I agree with you a 100% of what you said on this video .
@@runcmd1419 I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.
I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.
@@baronsilverton6504 flat feels similar in saturation but with a shadow push. It can still work for contrasty scenes but I find neutral generally more pleasing
All comments seem to be 2yr or 1 yr ago! So current comment 9/23. Just bought this Z6II a few weeks ago so still getting use to it but totally love it! Went from a SLR Nikon to a Sony a series to this, and wow. Blows away my mind. Some learning curve for sure, but then my car had a steep learning curve too. This camera should, or rather will last me a long long time.
The Nikon Z system is awesome actually. I bought the Z 6 when it first came out. I took a lot of beautiful pictures with it. I now have the Z 7 II. I love it even more.
Love my Z7... Got some spare money from having sold off all my F glass and old F models and thought about using it to buy a second Z body to cary. The Z6ii is on my radar.
Finally nikon came mirrorless camera, i have an a7r2 using it for landscape it blown me away but as i have several len i want to use my nikon len auto focus on a mirrorless camera
Thanks!!! Honestly, in many ways I think the Z6II is a better buy. The hardware is the same even down to the screen and viewfinder. The only thing that is different is the sensor and basically the same quality with the Z7II just having more pixels. For most things, 24mp is plenty and the lower resolution actually makes for better quality oversampled 4k video as a bonus as well as better low light performance. So unless you NEED the extra resolution, the Z6II is the better choice. The kit with the lens is actually on sale as well: bhpho.to/3mJFQLg
A Nikon user since film days, so have quite a collection of bodies and lenses. I bought a Z 6ii two years, had minimal used and not abused in any way-looks brand new. One day I switched it on with one of its S lenses and for some reason it would not focus nor fire the shutter. Worked fine in all manual mode. Contacted Nikon as it was still under warranty. Sent it to Nikon, bad news, parts required for repair not available in Australia, had to come from an offshore manufacturer-but there was a delay of some weeks. Advised today that some new parts had arrived but may have to use the ‘old’ handgrip!, How many parts have failed? To my mind in order to get my project back on track and the customer happy, a new body would have kept me still a Nikon user. Now I am not so sure, and I will never feel confident to use a repaired camera as my number one, without taking an older DSLR D600 as a backup with the extra lenses as the new Z S Lenses only fit the Z cameras. Not a happy camper by a long way.. The camera failed big time, I would love to know how many parts had to be replaced.
Love it. Been looking at Z mouunt as my new camera system. Currently shooting on the MFT system and love it. However, starting to shoot more low-light shots. I have held Sony and Canon cameras but the Nikon's grip felt the best. After 2020 trying to rebuild my nest egg and this is differently first on my list. If you want someone to take care of your Z mount camera send it to me and I'll make sure it has a nice home. thanks for the review.
Your review is still the best considering this camera is 2 year old and there are a lot of reviews already. I love this camera. Hope to get it someday. Does it shoot full frame video or is there a crop factor?
I think the "Z's" are the best-looking and built mirrorless cameras in the category. Sony A7iii is not as well built and Canon R5/6's have a fake (too-colorful) video output. Btw, Dan goes the Z6ii use the full-frame when outputting 60fps over hdmi to a recorder (Ninja V) or crop as in-camera recording. Thanks!
Hey! Think I was able to answer this in another video but the output for 4k60 is still a crop and is limited to 8bit while 4k30 is available in 10bit full frame
Also, although sensors apparently are the same. On my original Z6, when shooting bring the exposure up by 3-4 stops in lightroom, you could really see banding in the image / shadows. In the Z6 II and Z7 II this is fixed I believe.
Nice review and Great video shots. What’s the work flow for the couple video shoot, if you 1. 14-24mm lens ? 2. Flat profile, internal 4K? 3. What’s the colour grading theme specifically , teal and orange?
Yep, Sony got in super early with mirrorless cameras. The good news for Nikon is technically they have lenses, you just need to use an adapter for the F mount lenses. But if you absolutely need a 600mm lens, you do have options. With Sony in the early days, there were only 3rd party adapters for lenses from different brands that had either no AF or limited AF so it's a bit less dire for Nikon
How does the camera operate shooting landscapes. I primarily shoot landscape and cityscape photography. I currently have the Nikon D780, however, considering a trade-in for the Z6ii. Your thoughts would be appreciated and great video.
Hey! So unfortunately you wouldn't see an image quality upgrade since this is basically the same style sensor from the D780. You would see slightly better AF in live view than what you are used to but that's about it. Most of the upgrades would be for video use. For landscape photography especially, I'd stick with the D780 and wait for a new sensor with better quality before upgrading.
Hi Dan, Great review! One of my favorite reviewers. Do you recommend or is it worth the hassle using Atmos ninja v with this camera? Does it make that much of a difference in quality/color, I mean 8-bit vs 10-bit?
Really appreciate that! So having 10bit can absolutely make a difference when heavily color grading or shooting log but I find the 8bit internal profile still gives me plenty of room in the standard or flat profile. But if you want to shoot log for the ultimate in dynamic range, the Ninja V would be a good buy
Hello! May be dumb question.. How do I upload photos to a computer from this camera? And what computer would be best for editing family photos? Thank you!!
I want a sports capable full-frame and I don't want Canon or Sony, so my options are limited. I wonder if I can find a focus mode in this one that I can make work. 🤔
Anyone still has the Nikon Z 6ii Firmware V.1.30 ???? I really needed it. As the Frimware v.1.40 is having a problem with the Tamron lenses. The V.1.30 is perfectly fine until the Tamron releases a new Firmware.
Nikon cameras are pretty easy to understand compared to some other brands so that is definitely helpful but this is a pretty expensive pro camera for a beginner
@@learningcameras my concern is I don’t change very frequently so would like to invest FX camera and slowly update the lens, instead of changing body often. Just my view.
@@sunrise_sunshine A Nikon alternative to the Z6II would be the Z5 which is a more basic full frame option: bhpho.to/3de9hkp . Because it is still full frame while you might want to upgrade your camera if you become a more advanced photographer you will not need to update your lenses. Another alternative would be the Canon EOS RP for a cheaper more basic full frame camera
So what I said is that once you need tracking, it slows down and if you keep it in Hi+, the viewfinder is only showing you the last frame you took so it's delayed a bit which can make it more difficult to track erratically moving subjects
@@learningcameras gotcha, but also, disabling image preview (from last photos) actually decreases blackout times. Automotive photographer here and it’s working like a charm with almost all lenses via FTZ
Although the 12 minutes of scripted video from Dan supported the camera, you can't ignore the 15 seconds of candid expressions from Sally. I am a Nikon shooter and want to love it too, but right now, the competition is out running Nikon.. If this continues, I may have to switch horses. Hopefully the Z9 will prove something and also bring some updates for the more affordable Z's.
I have a lot of fx Nikon lenses that I couldn’t afford to upgrade also. Would you say the ftz adapter would work well with these with the Z6ii? Nikon 14-24 2.8G if-Ed Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 AF-S ED Nikon 24mm pc-e tilt shift
The FTZ adapter will work and gives you full focusing although most of Nikon's older lenses cater more to photo than video so if you shoot video at all, the newer Z lenses will work better. But other than the extra bulk of the adapter, it does work perfectly
I'm new to all this, something i want to do as a hobby and the most annoying thing was choosing a camera from all the cameras out there. so using the bh comparison on their website i have chosen the xs10 by fuji, the price was right and the specs were right in line with other cameras but now after seeing your review im considering exchanging this for the z6ii...what would you advise someone like me to do?
So the Z6II will cost a bit more in lenses too. I would only go with the Z6II if you are a landscape photographer where that extra dynamic range and a few other features will really make the Z6II shine
Thanks! Not really. It kind of has a plastic front end that's threaded at 82mm but you will see the filter up until about 18mm. Nikon officially doesn't say it works with 82mm filters but I've used them on occasion
Thank you for your video! Very nice... 🙂 I am interested in lens Nikkor Z 14-24 2,8 S. I am would like to buy this lens. Dan, you has said that lens uses 82 mm filters. I have seen this lens and he has not 82 mm screw-thread. I think that he has 112 mm screw-thread via sun aperture. But I have seen on your videos that you has used some variable ND filter about 82 mm. How has you done it??? Thanks for your answer.:-)
@@learningcameras thanks. So in AF continuous, do you press the focus button continuously while recording ? Because the focus won’t update if you move. For that you need to keep on Autofocus full time mode. Sorry I am new to such cameras and learning about best autofocus settings. I do product reviews, gadget shoots, desk setup etc. mostly indoors. Any tips would be helpful.
Hi Dan interesting review thx but what's your opinion regarding it in 2023 is it still that great compared to maybe other newer models from other brands and when do you think we will see a 6iii now that the z8 is here Just feel like the z6ii and 7ii are quit old as they came out in 2020 which was 2 years after the z6 and z7 so time wise I'd say its time for a upgrade but what do you think thx
Hey, so my guess is earliest would be late fall but Nikon is typically a little slow at delivering multiple bodies in a year and the Z8 just launched so I think it might be 2024 when we see a new Z6II/Z7II to give some time for the Z8 to move through the market. There's nothing really wrong with the Z6II (the Z7II I think isn't worth it) but it doesn't have any advantages to the competition so unless you have to stay Nikon, I'd say there are better options or wait to see what Nikon does with the Z6III. But most improvements will be video related so for stills, don't expect too much
@@learningcameras hi thx for your reply :) yeh I’m hoping for better video specs no 30min record limit 4k60 and a shutter curtain. I don’t have any equipment currently but have been a Nikon shooter for most of my proff career but the Sony A7 IV looks interesting especially for the price and I like the 33mp it’s a good middle ground. But no rush on my side.
@@douglascarrphotography Right now if you are shooting both photo and video from a single camera, I'd check out the Canon R6II. No record limit, full frame 4k60, and a great stills camera
I own Fuji XT3 and i can tell that XT4 is similar in many areas and especially the IQ and video quality. The AF is very very good in video mode and excellent in Stills. Internal Audio is decent but if you want best, you should consider external mics. The lens choice for stills is awesome, for video still good but not all are suited 100% for video especially the old ones like the 56mm, 23mm 1.4, 35mm 1.4 except for the newer ones like 23mm, 35mm F2, 16-55mm 2.8, 18-55mm F2.8-4 and 16mm f1.4 because i own the 16-55mm and 16mm f1.4 and tested the latter two primes F2's. Fuji XT3 is for me usually for Travel street photography and Video vlogs, youtube and family memories. Still holding my purchase for ff mirrorless camera and remaining on my beloved D850 for my Stills freelance work. Once Nikon introduce a more refined camera with improved Video features that i hope to see, then i will jump into it as i am not in a hurry for either replacing my D850 nor for video for freelance work. I can cover some of the video work with my XT3. If you are interested in Video capabilities more than the Stills and decided to go with Fuji, i would recommend waiting little more as the XH2 might be in the work and that one might be even better for Video, finger crossed. Hope this be useful to you and adds to your feedback.
@@bmkq2007 I own XT-4 ..it's actually far better than XT-3 ..in so many ways ..most important 2 things are much better battery life and Ibis ... I'm just curious to see the review by Dan Watson in 2021 .that's why.
@@Libinkttm Its a great camera in its class and hope you enjoy it for many years to come Libin. I agree from what others also have stated, ibis and battery are much better and the articulating screen for videographers, for me i prefer the tilt screen more since am a stills shooter more than video guy.
Great Review Dan! I've a question: you know with kids photography things can get quite challenging with an eye-AF or when shooting video. In your opinion, is the Z6 II capable of tracking a 3 year old child who keeps moving? And what about videoing a child that age? Thank you in avance. Enrico
Hey! So the Z6II is certainly the best any Nikon has been (with the exception of the Z9) at tracking things like kids but cameras like the Sony A7IV and Canon R6 do it slightly better. So if you have the extra $500 and you are concerned with AF performance, the $2500 A7IV would be a better choice
@@learningcameras Hey Dan! Thank you for confirming my suspicions... I usually shoot Nikon and have plenty of glass sitting around - the camera just produces stunning images. But the Z6ii and 7 ii have still plenty of room for improvement in the AF department. I believe that these two processors have not been put to use fully, perhaps for the fear of cannibalising the sales of the new flagship camera. (Speaking of which I placed an order nearly a year ago and I'm still waiting for it). Meantime I cannot longer afford to miss out on my child growing and I will probably have to opt for a Canon R6 with a 24-70 f/2.8 attached to it. I hear you about Sony, I just don't like too many things starting with ergonomics and their 'colour science' leaning towards green. all the times... Thank you for your advice!
Amazing camera. The gen 2 I would really look at. Give me Sony auto focus, Panasonic mic Preamplifiers and Nikon ergonomics and performance. What? You got the perfect camera.
If a real time tracking firmware update happens, what would you think? I wanna see what the a74 will offer, but with that update & existing Nikon lenses, z6ii is getting hard not to buy now!
The Canon R6II is probably the current champ with the Sony A7IV coming in next. That's in that price range at least. The R6II has a new autofocus tracking mode and faster burst rates with a quiet shutter
@@tommiriikonen Right now this is the best mirrorless camera so you can either check out something like the Nikon D780 which is a DSLR but one that is still decent with video/live view or Nikon's Z9 but that's really expensive. This isn't a bad camera for sports, it's just not quite as good as some of the other options but you can definitely still use it.
Probably not but they might be able to get it to where even though the A74 is theoretically better, you can still get an awesome hit rate on the Z6II and that's all that matters. In Nikon's defense Sony did have a big head start so being a year or so behind isn't that big of a surprise
Have a Z5... noticing the EVF playback is. rather blotchy and noisy in indoor photos. Is that true on the Z6 or Z6 ll?? I have two weeks to exchange. getting concerned
So it will be a bit better in the Z6 but you will see some of that anytime you are at a high iso. The EVF is essentially a tv screen so it's showing you what your camera sees. If the room is dark, the camera will boost the gain/iso to make the image brighter which results in the noise. The Z6 is full frame with a higher quality viewfinder so it will be a bit better but you will see this to some extent on all mirrorless cameras
Thanks for your review! I plan on getting the Nikon z 2 but can't decide on what package. One has 24_70 lens and the other comes with the adapter? Do you have a recommendation?
Awesome! So unless you already have a bunch of Nikon F mount lenses, I'd get the kit with the 24-70 F4. That's a great setup for getting started and then consider adding a prime lens in the future. Plus it's the only kit in stock lol: bhpho.to/3kPo88G
@@learningcameras Thanks for responding! I have been following you for sometime and your presentations always are on point and very beneficial to my work, which is just for fun!
I love Nikon’s Flat profile. It's amazing, still gives decent DR, and still allows tons of room to grade without being a nightmare on colors. Honestly I prefer a good flat profile to log in 90 % of situations
Which filters is Dan using on the Z 14-24 F2.8? As I understand, it only has 112mm options with the supplied Nikon lens hood, but he seems to be using a circular filter system without the Nikon hood at the 4:09 and 8:22 mark. I don't recognise the brand.. any help?
So those are 82mm filters by Freewell. They don't exactly fit this lens though. The lens hood has an 82mm filter thread inside so you can kindof use filters but anything wider than 16mm on the lens will show vignetting with 82mm filters
@@learningcameras Got it, thanks. Shooting some video for architecture and interiors, so it might be worth a shot to try my 82mm filters at 16mm. It didn't even occur to me to look at the inner thread so thanks a lot for your input!
I said inexpensive "compared" to UHSII V90 cards (high speed SD cards). You can obviously buy slower V60 SD cards or the slowest UHS-1 V30 SD cards which are significantly cheaper but if you wanted the fastest SD cards that are out there (which are still slower than CFexpress cards), those are actually more expensive...at least here in the US lol
The Z6II is better than the original EOS R. If you want to go Canon, the R6 is the way to go or the R6II if you shoot video. Also, check out my video on the EOS R8...it has a few limitations but if you can work with them, it's another great option for $1500 from Canon. Nikon will beat Canon on price but the R6/R6II has a few advantages
watch a lot of video of this camera and I'm sold, coming from nikon d810, now that sony A7iv is coming, will you please help me decide, is the extra S500 worth it if you sony or nikon plus maybe 1 prime lens( used).. Thanks
Awesome! So the A7IV is a better camera so the question is how much better. The AF system is noticeably better, there are more features and customization, and there are some improvements with video. I guess it's up to you on if those matter. I'd say if you already have Nikon lenses you plan on using with the Z6II, that would be an incentive to stay Nikon. If you are starting fresh though, maybe consider the A7IV if AF or video are super important
@@learningcameras oh ok so thats like the one in the same level as those? im thinking about sony just for the lenses but i dont want to spend more on the body maybe something in the 1600 range
@@guilladogui8259 So the problem is Sony cameras cost more. The Sony A7III is close to the Nikon Z6II but honestly I think the Z6II is better in almost every area (except AF and lens options) so it's hard to steer you that way. I'd either get the Z6II or save up for the A7IV if it were me
@@learningcameras yea you are right most of the ppl put the Sony A7III on the same level when they compare those two. but yeah the Z6II seems better to me. i think i will chose that one i wish sigma would do a 50mm 1.4 for the Z mount .
Actually not all that bad. If you want my review on the Z6II, I actually shot some of the footage in 1080p because the 4k60 update wasn't out yet and honestly it still looked pretty awesome. Not quite as much detail as 4k but perfectly usable and not the muddy crap I've seen in a bunch of cameras
DAN-- I quit watching you because your constant putting Z system down! Now the change to the Z system sorta ok! I have used Nikon since 1965! Randy Bocksnick(Montana)
Hahahaha. Well, Nikon has 2 things going for it right now. It priced the Z below the R6 and the A7III is over 3 years old so for the moment, it's doing alright! I don't think Nikon is producing on the level it needs to survive though in this market but I hope they go all out soon because it do like Nikon cameras and their build. But, The D6 was a joke, the D780 felt like it was 2 years old when it arrived, and the Z6II was a minor update. It's enough to compete with the 3+ year old A7III but if an A7IV comes out or the R6 goes on sale, those definitely will beat the Z6II in features and abilities.
Damn right not buying. Nikon can shove it. 15 years as a Nikon shooter and their lack of growth and innovation force my hand to switch when Sony was offering so much more for less. Canon got their shit together. Even Panasonic has come a long way. But WTF what is Nikon doing?? Sony had 20 new 1st and 3rd party lenses this year alone. Nikon? What? 5 in the last 3 years? Nikon did deliver nice new cameras because they were forced to by the competition. Not because they saw a future in it. And even then it was all a bit rushed. People are gonna get sick of using adapters sooner or later. And Nikon knows if they open 3rd party support, Sigma and Tamron will beat them on releases so Nikon punishes its users as usual and cuts 3rd party off. Very few people are buying Nikon as we sit here watching them continue to lay off staff worldwide while releasing stuff nobody wants like that stupid ridiculous Noct that nobody bought and this upcoming “vintage” camera. Fuji already locked up that niche but Nikon rather than releasing lenses they’re wasting time and investment money making stuff nobody wants. Even dead Olympus is outselling Nikon. So whereas Nikon fans will be happy you are throwing them a bone, the rest of us see the writing on the wall. All that said, nice review!
So it wouldn't be a quality upgrade is the only thing. Feature wise there would be some advantages and for video some huge advantages but unless you are shooting video, I'd say maybe wait for the next gen cameras with new sensors since the Z6II is basically the same quality sensor as the D750.
The Z6II is a great option at the 2k price range. I have a Z6II and I love it
Have the Z6 and just bought the Z6II. Looking forward to the workflow with them together.
Great to see you’re loving the camera too. I picked one up for image quality alone. Looking forward to more performance firmware updates down the road. Great car shots!!
I recent bought into Nikon for IQ as well
omar nice to see u!
Appreciate that Omar!!! Yeah, Nikon is definitely doing its best to keep things firmware updated as much as possible
Enjoyed your videos on the Z cameras Omar
Absolutely stunning work by Dan with this footage, you're right Omar!
Yea I did the Sony full frame thing like everyone else did a few years ago along with a Fuji Xt3 which I love. Looked at Nikon earlier this year and fell in love with the ergo’s. Caricatures just slammed Nikon for some reason and I feel for it. It performs well for my needs, the image quality is spectacular, and the new z glass is really amazing. The 50mm F1.8 is really something else. Wow. I love faster glass and F1.8 lenses don’t get me excited but this one astonished me. A great system in general. I think people are starting to re-discover Nikon. Underrated by most reviewers in my opinion. Great job and your thoughts echo mine.
Thanks for your unbiased reviews. This is one of the reasons I have subscribed and you don't disappoint!
Is it really?
I like how you put all of these information out. I’m a Nikon shooter, I see some people are able to jump from one brand to another, not me, I waited a while for the Z6ii and also the Z9 which I recently order, my Z6ii just arrived, haven’t opened it yet. I think I’ll love it, I hope that with firmware updates down the road this’ll definitely be a camera to keep for a long time. I still keep my D810, D850 and D500 and now I’m really exited to go mirrorless using the same brand.
I have had a D810 since 2014 with 4 lenses set (50 mm f1.4, 14-24mm f2.8, 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8) , i mainly shoot models , head shots and food. I'm confused between Z6ii and A74. Which one would you get were you in my shoes? Thanks
Loving my Z6 (original model) for about 2 years now. Excellent image IQ, colors and low light performance. AF has been improved over FW updates and is good enough for now (very very close to a a7iii, in some cases a hair better in others a hair behind). Tried out a sony a7iii back then and while AF is good, absolutely hated everything else about it, the body, buttons, ergonomics just felt rubbish, menu was an absolute chaos, colors were weird esp skin tones, and overall simply did not want to pick it up and use it. The Z6 on the other hand is a pleasure to use all day long and makes you want to pick it up, go out and make some images. The Z glass is also excellent!
I went and got my z6ii today based on this review. I feel like a kid again. Awesome piece of hardware from Nikon.
My god - the image quality of these Z cameras is just blowing my mind
🤣😂 You must impress easy
@@donzokor5312 nope!
I tried Sony’s offerings and hated working with the files, really didn’t like the crop of lenses (at the time). Tried Fuji and loved the handling but hated the images that came out of them. I wanted to like both of them, and bought both with my own money as Nikon wasn’t offering any real mirrorless at the time.
The Zs have been rock solid for me and the lenses are prioritising exactly what appeals to me.
But horses for courses.
Just tested the R6 and Z6ll with my buddy. We had them for 7 days and everything, went everywhere with them. Considering the price, we thought the R6 will perform better and produce better images but it was the other way around. Z6ll was much better and performed better in almost every situation. Not to mention the amazing Nikon colors, we barely had to edit for our shoots - saved so much time. The video however, we both prefer the R6, the colors and the overall feel of the video just feels cinematic no matter what we shot, while on Z6ll we had to use externals to get the same quality because Z6ll does not have stock log profile. So, if you are a hybrid shooter or a photographer, the Z6ll just performs better in almost every setting but if you shoot mostly video and photography is secondary to you, the R6 is the better choice, however it costs 600 EUR more.
Nikon Z has N log profiles and flat profiles. So you can increase dynamic range in Nikon and improve video color with this.
I want just taking pictures of my cat 👍
What externals did you use to improve video quality?
The Z6II has built in HLG support?
I can guarantee you that you did not test these two camera's in a sporting environment. Because the R6 would have won hands down (I'm a Sony shooter). The Nikon Z6 cannot keep up, neither can the z7. Proven countless times with wildlife photographers as well. Go search for their videos.
This is actually a very good and fair review. I have had the Z6II for months and love it, use it for work. Definitely a no regrets purchase.
Thank you for your great review of this camera. I am waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. I made the great leap last night after contemplating it for 2 weeks and going over all the pros and cons I could find online. Going from the z50. Thank God my husband is happy to take my hand-me-downs...ha ha! No, now we will have two great cameras to use for whatever it is we are doing (he needs a decent video camera for work/job sites). I am an enthusiast that has been published in the past and because I love horses, wildlife and nature in general, I am always finding limitations in my knowledge and my equipment. I can be shooting action in an indoor arena with horses moving quickly (my nightmare for photography) or little birds flitting around or a sunrise over the lake. My background is that I'm an artist and have studied design, colour and composition, so I have that going for me.
Just a year ago I was coming from a D80, (let that sink in) and was afraid to jump to the z6 back then (cost was prohibitive then too). Costco had a package deal on the z50 with 16mm-50mm plus ftz adapter. Now that I have a lump sum check that will cover the cost of this camera plus two great lenses (28mm-70mm nikkor and the 150mm - 600mm contemporary sigma) which will go nicely with my current 70mm-300mm nikkor I've had since 2009. I think I'm good for lenses (for now) ; )
I am happy to see that the z6ii menu system is just like the z50 for the most part which is really important as I have a permanent brain injury that left me with cognitive disabilities which doesn't allow for new information to be processed easily and recalled, among other things. Just mentioning that for people contemplating one of these cameras that might have similar cognitive disabilities - something most would not think of. Nikon seems to be great for keeping everything fluid and easy to migrate from camera to camera. That has been my experience anyways.
I have been a Nikon shooter since 2005 when I was introduced to them through work. I had to learn how to use the camera back then for work and loved it so much I bought the same camera (D80). Before that was Fuji and before that was Pentax (35mm).
I just found your channel and look forward to watching more of your content. Can't wait to use this camera! Cheers! 🙂
Hey JL! That's awesome!!! Definitely a big step up from the D80 lol.
I do have a video on how to setup the Z6II so definitely check that out if you missed it: th-cam.com/video/03pTg27CKxw/w-d-xo.html so that should help hopefully with less brain injury hahaha. Appreciate you reaching out! Hope you enjoy the new camera
i am a Nikon user, and been hesitating to upgrade as the mirrorless systems came out. Rumours for the second version then complaints of eye detection and subject tracking etc. Reviewers bashing Nikon and favouring Sony & Fuji because Nikon’s detection isn’t up to par with the rest.
i currently have an aps-c and thought of jumping backward with a d500 or D7500 because of what Ive read.
However, your video and another from a Nikon Ambassador using the camera for sports and other work changed my mind from those reviews. Especially as a result of firmware updates improving the camera’s capabilities
I went from Nikon Z6, to Red Komodo, to Sony FX3. I still use my Z6 alongside the FX3 and there are many features on my Z6 that blow away the FX3. My Z6 is leaps and bounds better in lowlight than my FX3 for video. The Z6 is giving me a much cleaner image quality in low light. With that said, the FX3 gives me a slightly better image quality during the day being able to shoot 10bit 4:2:2.
The Z6 (1 ?) Is better in lowlight than the a7s3 or in your case the fx3? How ia that? Do Our mean video or photo..
As a Sony and Canon RF user... i picked up a Z6ii. output is fantastic; i usually use it for portraits, food, fashion, landscape and great auto focus w/ that type of work for me. The colors coming out of this camera is amazing. It's not as "fantastic" (Nikon just works differently) as my R6 or R5 in focus performance but Nikon makes me want to go make images...oh btw, accidentally(with a help of a 3rd party baboon) i dropped the z6ii from about 2.5 ft to an asphalt with a solid impact (attached 24-70 /4 S) and then the camera with the lens rolled a bit away; to my amazement no damage at all; nothing - it's build like an Abrams; ..the Sony was dropped on a Hawaii trip on the Hana Rd for a short waterfall photo shoot, Sony dropped from 18 inches and the lens crumpled like a coke can (unusable) and the body and a knob took some heavy scarring. My R5, R6 and Z6ii are now always going out with me. Sony is collecting dust.
Nice! Yep, agree with you completely. Yeah, after several years of torture I can confirm that my Sony cameras feel more weathered than my Nikon cameras. Sometimes my Sony buttons feel sticky and the finish they use gets dinged easily but my original Z6 still looked new despite some pretty crazy abuse in Iceland
Sony's TV's are awesome though just as Canon's Printers are Great but nothing beats the Z system from Mount to Colour Science to Lenses , to Ergonomics and AF is being sorted as we speak etc etc
Proud owner of Nikon z6 ii. I got mine in February this year and I love its results. This is my first camera ever. BTW, I am a software developer transitioning to photography and videography. I am learning on the go.
Awesome!!! Hope your enjoying getting into it
@@learningcameras I am enjoying it. I am now saving for buying some z series lenses. I want a macro and wide one. Currently, I have adapted some lenses using ftz adapter
The thing that excites me about the Z system is the lenses. The bodies might be a little "behind" the competition right now, but the lenses are a generational leap ahead. Which is easier to fix in the long run? :)
It is such a great all round camera, the image quality for both photo and video is absolutely stellar with the 2.8 glass. Ive started to do more video work and for a hybrid user it is a treat to use, Far from perfect but it was worth the wait.
Wow the opening intro looked amazing!
What a Fantastic Review Dan, Man you're killing it 😎. Im still rocking the Nikon Z6 lol
I'm new to photography as I've been shooting with my s21 ultra! Now I've order my z6 ii and it's coming in the mail! Thanks for the awesome review
How did you get on with it?
@nickpadget it's going great! Been busy with Uni so it's a split hobby lol. I love my Nikon Z6ii
@@alexandremueller6236 I always thought I wanted a Sony A7Siii, but then I found out my hands were too big for it. The Z6ii fits me
I love my Nikon Z cameras. I’m a super fan of them. I have A1, R5 , Komodo and other cameras as well and all of my B roll shots I end up using my Nikon Z7ii with Zeiss lenses. Those colors are perfect the way they come out straight out of the camera using neutral profile. If you are not a fan of this system, give it a try and you won’t be disappointed. I agree with you a 100% of what you said on this video .
Nice kit hahaha!!! Definitely this is a camera that once you start using it, you start loving it
Neutral is the GOAT profile.
@@runcmd1419 I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.
I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.
@@baronsilverton6504 flat feels similar in saturation but with a shadow push. It can still work for contrasty scenes but I find neutral generally more pleasing
All comments seem to be 2yr or 1 yr ago! So current comment 9/23. Just bought this Z6II a few weeks ago so still getting use to it but totally love it! Went from a SLR Nikon to a Sony a series to this, and wow. Blows away my mind. Some learning curve for sure, but then my car had a steep learning curve too. This camera should, or rather will last me a long long time.
Awesome!!! Enjoy
The Nikon Z system is awesome actually. I bought the Z 6 when it first came out. I took a lot of beautiful pictures with it. I now have the Z 7 II. I love it even more.
What's the main difference between the Z6 and the Z7ii? I see a lot of people making that jump. Must be something to it.
@@MH3GL Lower base ISO, more megapixels.
@@MH3GL and one XQD card slot on the z6
@@MH3GL not much in picture quality, slower, lower low light margin
Just bought mine, backordered until the end of January
Just got mine and it works fine. Upgrading from a d7200
Nice! Great upgrade there
Love my Z7... Got some spare money from having sold off all my F glass and old F models and thought about using it to buy a second Z body to cary. The Z6ii is on my radar.
Finally nikon came mirrorless camera, i have an a7r2 using it for landscape it blown me away but as i have several len i want to use my nikon len auto focus on a mirrorless camera
First off , your video looks amazing ! Thinking of picking up a Z7 ll , but am now reconsidering and looking at the Z 6 ll instead .
Thanks!!! Honestly, in many ways I think the Z6II is a better buy. The hardware is the same even down to the screen and viewfinder. The only thing that is different is the sensor and basically the same quality with the Z7II just having more pixels. For most things, 24mp is plenty and the lower resolution actually makes for better quality oversampled 4k video as a bonus as well as better low light performance. So unless you NEED the extra resolution, the Z6II is the better choice. The kit with the lens is actually on sale as well: bhpho.to/3mJFQLg
A Nikon user since film days, so have quite a collection of bodies and lenses. I bought a Z 6ii two years, had minimal used and not abused in any way-looks brand new. One day I switched it on with one of its S lenses and for some reason it would not focus nor fire the shutter. Worked fine in all manual mode. Contacted Nikon as it was still under warranty. Sent it to Nikon, bad news, parts required for repair not available in Australia, had to come from an offshore manufacturer-but there was a delay of some weeks. Advised today that some new parts had arrived but may have to use the ‘old’ handgrip!, How many parts have failed? To my mind in order to get my project back on track and the customer happy, a new body would have kept me still a Nikon user. Now I am not so sure, and I will never feel confident to use a repaired camera as my number one, without taking an older DSLR D600 as a backup with the extra lenses as the new Z S Lenses only fit the Z cameras. Not a happy camper by a long way.. The camera failed big time, I would love to know how many parts had to be replaced.
Love it. Been looking at Z mouunt as my new camera system. Currently shooting on the MFT system and love it. However, starting to shoot more low-light shots. I have held Sony and Canon cameras but the Nikon's grip felt the best. After 2020 trying to rebuild my nest egg and this is differently first on my list. If you want someone to take care of your Z mount camera send it to me and I'll make sure it has a nice home. thanks for the review.
Very nice review! Those landscape photos were jaw dropping.
Your review is still the best considering this camera is 2 year old and there are a lot of reviews already.
I love this camera. Hope to get it someday.
Does it shoot full frame video or is there a crop factor?
Appreciate that! It is full frame in 4k24 and 4k30 but drops to an APSC 1.5x crop when shooting 4k60
Dang that behind the scenes gimbal work is fire 😎
Hahaha...rocked it!
I think the "Z's" are the best-looking and built mirrorless cameras in the category. Sony A7iii is not as well built and Canon R5/6's have a fake (too-colorful) video output.
Btw, Dan goes the Z6ii use the full-frame when outputting 60fps over hdmi to a recorder (Ninja V) or crop as in-camera recording. Thanks!
Hey! Think I was able to answer this in another video but the output for 4k60 is still a crop and is limited to 8bit while 4k30 is available in 10bit full frame
ooppss I missed the video auto focus at 8:48 that you mentioned, nice this is another camera I am considering to buy
Video AF is great! Used it with everything I shot... Holds the eye perfectly and was natural in the car portion
@@learningcameras awesome good to hear thanks for responding Dan
Also, although sensors apparently are the same. On my original Z6, when shooting bring the exposure up by 3-4 stops in lightroom, you could really see banding in the image / shadows. In the Z6 II and Z7 II this is fixed I believe.
I wonder if that was a software thing? Bc the sensor is essentially the same?
Great job on this review. It was very helpful!!
Planning to buy this upgrading from my Nikon D600
Nice review and Great video shots. What’s the work flow for the couple video shoot, if you
1. 14-24mm lens ?
2. Flat profile, internal 4K?
3. What’s the colour grading theme specifically , teal and orange?
I'm loving my nikon z6 ii.
Thank you for your knowledge about camera’s!! I appreciate you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Means so much!
I remember when the complaint was Sony doesn't have enough lens. Funny how time changes things.
Yep, Sony got in super early with mirrorless cameras. The good news for Nikon is technically they have lenses, you just need to use an adapter for the F mount lenses. But if you absolutely need a 600mm lens, you do have options. With Sony in the early days, there were only 3rd party adapters for lenses from different brands that had either no AF or limited AF so it's a bit less dire for Nikon
Exceptional Video !
Are the improvements also the same for the Z5? Great video by the way 👍🏻
Brilliant review. Thank you also Love the sound track at @2.14 - cant find it
Where did you buy cheap CFExpress memory crds? They all seem incredibly expensive in my country (quadruple SD costs)
How does the camera operate shooting landscapes. I primarily shoot landscape and cityscape photography. I currently have the Nikon D780, however, considering a trade-in for the Z6ii. Your thoughts would be appreciated and great video.
Hey! So unfortunately you wouldn't see an image quality upgrade since this is basically the same style sensor from the D780. You would see slightly better AF in live view than what you are used to but that's about it. Most of the upgrades would be for video use. For landscape photography especially, I'd stick with the D780 and wait for a new sensor with better quality before upgrading.
How did you put the circular filter on your 14-24 f2f.8 at the beginning?
Is it a special filter or so?
You have my sub. Great review.
Thanks so much!
Awesome video Thanks
Hi Dan, Great review! One of my favorite reviewers. Do you recommend or is it worth the hassle using Atmos ninja v with this camera? Does it make that much of a difference in quality/color, I mean 8-bit vs 10-bit?
Really appreciate that! So having 10bit can absolutely make a difference when heavily color grading or shooting log but I find the 8bit internal profile still gives me plenty of room in the standard or flat profile. But if you want to shoot log for the ultimate in dynamic range, the Ninja V would be a good buy
You said “If your a sports or wildlife shooter this isn’t your dream camera”. I do like sports & wildlife so what camera would you recommend?
Right now the Canon R6II is a better option for that or even the Canon R7 if you want something cheaper
Unfortunately the focus issues removed that lineup from Nikon…the Z9 is light years ahead 😀
Im fine with my nikon d3400 thank you 💁
Would you do a Video Grading the Flat profile?
Hello! May be dumb question.. How do I upload photos to a computer from this camera? And what computer would be best for editing family photos? Thank you!!
I want a sports capable full-frame and I don't want Canon or Sony, so my options are limited. I wonder if I can find a focus mode in this one that I can make work. 🤔
You want the Nikon Z8!!! Trust me
not in my budget, but... yeah I guess so. 🤷🏻♂@@learningcameras
Nikon z6ii on firmware 1.6 is its best version yet
Dear sir please tell me manual mode view finder settings. Manual mode Pic not live clearly
Anyone still has the Nikon Z 6ii Firmware V.1.30 ???? I really needed it. As the Frimware v.1.40 is having a problem with the Tamron lenses. The V.1.30 is perfectly fine until the Tamron releases a new Firmware.
Is that Lake Lousia State Park I see?
You got it!
Is it good for brand new beginners, the person who knows nothing about DSLR or MR or Photography except theoretical knowledge??
Nikon cameras are pretty easy to understand compared to some other brands so that is definitely helpful but this is a pretty expensive pro camera for a beginner
@@learningcameras my concern is I don’t change very frequently so would like to invest FX camera and slowly update the lens, instead of changing body often. Just my view.
@@learningcameras do you suggest alternatives choice?
@@sunrise_sunshine A Nikon alternative to the Z6II would be the Z5 which is a more basic full frame option: bhpho.to/3de9hkp . Because it is still full frame while you might want to upgrade your camera if you become a more advanced photographer you will not need to update your lenses. Another alternative would be the Canon EOS RP for a cheaper more basic full frame camera
@@learningcameras thanks so much Dan for suggestion sure I’ll check them out.
thanks sir .. help full video... z6 vsz6 vs 7iii ... confuse ..
I just order it, just wonder how it is going together with the S 24- 70mm 2.8 for weddings?
It's perfect for weddings
I didn’t understand what you said about Hi + shooting, I can do really fast with AF-C, 10FPS with 14 bit or 14 fps with 12 bit (without tracking)
So what I said is that once you need tracking, it slows down and if you keep it in Hi+, the viewfinder is only showing you the last frame you took so it's delayed a bit which can make it more difficult to track erratically moving subjects
@@learningcameras gotcha, but also, disabling image preview (from last photos) actually decreases blackout times. Automotive photographer here and it’s working like a charm with almost all lenses via FTZ
Although the 12 minutes of scripted video from Dan supported the camera, you can't ignore the 15 seconds of candid expressions from Sally. I am a Nikon shooter and want to love it too, but right now, the competition is out running Nikon.. If this continues, I may have to switch horses. Hopefully the Z9 will prove something and also bring some updates for the more affordable Z's.
I have a lot of fx Nikon lenses that I couldn’t afford to upgrade also. Would you say the ftz adapter would work well with these with the Z6ii?
Nikon 14-24 2.8G if-Ed
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 AF-S ED
Nikon 24mm pc-e tilt shift
The FTZ adapter will work and gives you full focusing although most of Nikon's older lenses cater more to photo than video so if you shoot video at all, the newer Z lenses will work better. But other than the extra bulk of the adapter, it does work perfectly
I'm new to all this, something i want to do as a hobby and the most annoying thing was choosing a camera from all the cameras out there. so using the bh comparison on their website i have chosen the xs10 by fuji, the price was right and the specs were right in line with other cameras but now after seeing your review im considering exchanging this for the z6ii...what would you advise someone like me to do?
So the Z6II will cost a bit more in lenses too. I would only go with the Z6II if you are a landscape photographer where that extra dynamic range and a few other features will really make the Z6II shine
Great video and is the lens 14-24 F2.8 does it hold 82 mm filters?
Thanks! Not really. It kind of has a plastic front end that's threaded at 82mm but you will see the filter up until about 18mm. Nikon officially doesn't say it works with 82mm filters but I've used them on occasion
@@learningcameras Thanks
Thank you for your video! Very nice... 🙂 I am interested in lens Nikkor Z 14-24 2,8 S. I am would like to buy this lens. Dan, you has said that lens uses 82 mm filters. I have seen this lens and he has not 82 mm screw-thread. I think that he has 112 mm screw-thread via sun aperture. But I have seen on your videos that you has used some variable ND filter about 82 mm. How has you done it??? Thanks for your answer.:-)
What video settings did you keep while shooting the ferrari videos especially interior? Do you keep on manual? What was your autofocus set to?
I did shoot everything manually and my Af was set to the wide mode with continuous AF
@@learningcameras thanks. So in AF continuous, do you press the focus button continuously while recording ? Because the focus won’t update if you move. For that you need to keep on Autofocus full time mode. Sorry I am new to such cameras and learning about best autofocus settings. I do product reviews, gadget shoots, desk setup etc. mostly indoors. Any tips would be helpful.
@@TechieSnake It does update when you use AF-F mode. Only AF-S and AF-C require you to press the AF button
@@romanpul Thanks. I noticed that after some trials. I thought I missed something. I am totally new to these type of cameras:)
Hi Dan interesting review thx but what's your opinion regarding it in 2023 is it still that great compared to maybe other newer models from other brands and when do you think we will see a 6iii now that the z8 is here Just feel like the z6ii and 7ii are quit old as they came out in 2020 which was 2 years after the z6 and z7 so time wise I'd say its time for a upgrade but what do you think thx
Hey, so my guess is earliest would be late fall but Nikon is typically a little slow at delivering multiple bodies in a year and the Z8 just launched so I think it might be 2024 when we see a new Z6II/Z7II to give some time for the Z8 to move through the market. There's nothing really wrong with the Z6II (the Z7II I think isn't worth it) but it doesn't have any advantages to the competition so unless you have to stay Nikon, I'd say there are better options or wait to see what Nikon does with the Z6III. But most improvements will be video related so for stills, don't expect too much
@@learningcameras hi thx for your reply :) yeh I’m hoping for better video specs no 30min record limit 4k60 and a shutter curtain. I don’t have any equipment currently but have been a Nikon shooter for most of my proff career but the Sony A7 IV looks interesting especially for the price and I like the 33mp it’s a good middle ground. But no rush on my side.
@@douglascarrphotography Right now if you are shooting both photo and video from a single camera, I'd check out the Canon R6II. No record limit, full frame 4k60, and a great stills camera
So given the choice, which one you will choose, R6 or Z6ii.
I'd take the R6. It has better autofocus, frame rates, and can shoot 4k60 video in full frame. But it costs $500 more
Man you are awesome , I would love to see you review fujifilm xt4 in 2021 ..can you ?
Thanks!!! That's a good one because I literally can't believe no other APSC camera has yet to challenge them
I own Fuji XT3 and i can tell that XT4 is similar in many areas and especially the IQ and video quality. The AF is very very good in video mode and excellent in Stills. Internal Audio is decent but if you want best, you should consider external mics. The lens choice for stills is awesome, for video still good but not all are suited 100% for video especially the old ones like the 56mm, 23mm 1.4, 35mm 1.4 except for the newer ones like 23mm, 35mm F2, 16-55mm 2.8, 18-55mm F2.8-4 and 16mm f1.4 because i own the 16-55mm and 16mm f1.4 and tested the latter two primes F2's.
Fuji XT3 is for me usually for Travel street photography and Video vlogs, youtube and family memories. Still holding my purchase for ff mirrorless camera and remaining on my beloved D850 for my Stills freelance work. Once Nikon introduce a more refined camera with improved Video features that i hope to see, then i will jump into it as i am not in a hurry for either replacing my D850 nor for video for freelance work. I can cover some of the video work with my XT3. If you are interested in Video capabilities more than the Stills and decided to go with Fuji, i would recommend waiting little more as the XH2 might be in the work and that one might be even better for Video, finger crossed.
Hope this be useful to you and adds to your feedback.
@@bmkq2007 I own XT-4 ..it's actually far better than XT-3 ..in so many ways ..most important 2 things are much better battery life and Ibis ...
I'm just curious to see the review by Dan Watson in 2021 .that's why.
@@Libinkttm Its a great camera in its class and hope you enjoy it for many years to come Libin. I agree from what others also have stated, ibis and battery are much better and the articulating screen for videographers, for me i prefer the tilt screen more since am a stills shooter more than video guy.
I ordered this lastnight 🙂
I started with the Nikon D200, then moved up to the D7000 and now have the Z6II, it's a STELLAR camera!
What about raw video recording is it available now to record without external screen?
No, you can't shoot RAW video internally right now. I think only the Canon R5 allows that and only in 8k
Great Review Dan! I've a question: you know with kids photography things can get quite challenging with an eye-AF or when shooting video. In your opinion, is the Z6 II capable of tracking a 3 year old child who keeps moving? And what about videoing a child that age? Thank you in avance. Enrico
Hey! So the Z6II is certainly the best any Nikon has been (with the exception of the Z9) at tracking things like kids but cameras like the Sony A7IV and Canon R6 do it slightly better. So if you have the extra $500 and you are concerned with AF performance, the $2500 A7IV would be a better choice
@@learningcameras Hey Dan! Thank you for confirming my suspicions... I usually shoot Nikon and have plenty of glass sitting around - the camera just produces stunning images. But the Z6ii and 7 ii have still plenty of room for improvement in the AF department. I believe that these two processors have not been put to use fully, perhaps for the fear of cannibalising the sales of the new flagship camera. (Speaking of which I placed an order nearly a year ago and I'm still waiting for it). Meantime I cannot longer afford to miss out on my child growing and I will probably have to opt for a Canon R6 with a 24-70 f/2.8 attached to it. I hear you about Sony, I just don't like too many things starting with ergonomics and their 'colour science' leaning towards green. all the times... Thank you for your advice!
@@enricomarconi8358 Yep! Agreed. The R6 is great...I have one and we use it constantly. Enjoy it!!!
Amazing camera. The gen 2 I would really look at. Give me Sony auto focus, Panasonic mic Preamplifiers and Nikon ergonomics and performance. What? You got the perfect camera.
If a real time tracking firmware update happens, what would you think?
I wanna see what the a74 will offer, but with that update & existing Nikon lenses, z6ii is getting hard not to buy now!
You say (time 8:12) that if I am a sport shooter, this probably is not a dream camera. What would you suggest for that use?
The Canon R6II is probably the current champ with the Sony A7IV coming in next. That's in that price range at least. The R6II has a new autofocus tracking mode and faster burst rates with a quiet shutter
@@learningcameras Ok. And what if I would like to stay as a Nikon shooter? ;D
@@tommiriikonen Right now this is the best mirrorless camera so you can either check out something like the Nikon D780 which is a DSLR but one that is still decent with video/live view or Nikon's Z9 but that's really expensive. This isn't a bad camera for sports, it's just not quite as good as some of the other options but you can definitely still use it.
How far do you think firmware can take the Z6ii? Could it keep up with a future a74 theoretically? Thanks!
Probably not but they might be able to get it to where even though the A74 is theoretically better, you can still get an awesome hit rate on the Z6II and that's all that matters. In Nikon's defense Sony did have a big head start so being a year or so behind isn't that big of a surprise
Have a Z5... noticing the EVF playback is. rather blotchy and noisy in indoor photos. Is that true on the Z6 or Z6 ll?? I have two weeks to exchange. getting concerned
So it will be a bit better in the Z6 but you will see some of that anytime you are at a high iso. The EVF is essentially a tv screen so it's showing you what your camera sees. If the room is dark, the camera will boost the gain/iso to make the image brighter which results in the noise. The Z6 is full frame with a higher quality viewfinder so it will be a bit better but you will see this to some extent on all mirrorless cameras
Thanks for your review! I plan on getting the Nikon z 2 but can't decide on what package. One has 24_70 lens and the other comes with the adapter? Do you have a recommendation?
Awesome! So unless you already have a bunch of Nikon F mount lenses, I'd get the kit with the 24-70 F4. That's a great setup for getting started and then consider adding a prime lens in the future. Plus it's the only kit in stock lol: bhpho.to/3kPo88G
@@learningcameras Thanks for responding! I have been following you for sometime and your presentations always are on point and very beneficial to my work, which is just for fun!
Would by straight away if bird eye focus
Surprised not having internal log wasn’t an instant deal breaker for a video creator
I love Nikon’s Flat profile. It's amazing, still gives decent DR, and still allows tons of room to grade without being a nightmare on colors. Honestly I prefer a good flat profile to log in 90 % of situations
Which filters is Dan using on the Z 14-24 F2.8? As I understand, it only has 112mm options with the supplied Nikon lens hood, but he seems to be using a circular filter system without the Nikon hood at the 4:09 and 8:22 mark. I don't recognise the brand.. any help?
So those are 82mm filters by Freewell. They don't exactly fit this lens though. The lens hood has an 82mm filter thread inside so you can kindof use filters but anything wider than 16mm on the lens will show vignetting with 82mm filters
@@learningcameras Got it, thanks. Shooting some video for architecture and interiors, so it might be worth a shot to try my 82mm filters at 16mm. It didn't even occur to me to look at the inner thread so thanks a lot for your input!
Hey great channel, is there a way I can purchase that shirt that you have on?
Hey! Thanks so much. Yep, I do have my merch available
Appreciate the support and feel free to tag me in it! geni.us/learningcamerasmerch
Sir my camara z6ii in auto focus problem
Did you really just said that these CFExpress are "inexpensive"? Do the prices in Germany differ that much?
I said inexpensive "compared" to UHSII V90 cards (high speed SD cards). You can obviously buy slower V60 SD cards or the slowest UHS-1 V30 SD cards which are significantly cheaper but if you wanted the fastest SD cards that are out there (which are still slower than CFexpress cards), those are actually more expensive...at least here in the US lol
between canon eos r and this nikon z6ii which one should I buy
The Z6II is better than the original EOS R. If you want to go Canon, the R6 is the way to go or the R6II if you shoot video. Also, check out my video on the EOS R8...it has a few limitations but if you can work with them, it's another great option for $1500 from Canon. Nikon will beat Canon on price but the R6/R6II has a few advantages
@@learningcameras is there fake canon eos r
Great thank you 🤩
watch a lot of video of this camera and I'm sold, coming from nikon d810, now that sony A7iv is coming, will you please help me decide, is the extra S500 worth it if you sony or nikon plus maybe 1 prime lens( used).. Thanks
Awesome! So the A7IV is a better camera so the question is how much better. The AF system is noticeably better, there are more features and customization, and there are some improvements with video. I guess it's up to you on if those matter. I'd say if you already have Nikon lenses you plan on using with the Z6II, that would be an incentive to stay Nikon. If you are starting fresh though, maybe consider the A7IV if AF or video are super important
very good info. do you know what would be a alternative of this on the sony line ? im thinking about it because the lenses
Definitely the Sony A7IV. It's a bit more expensive but offers pretty much everything this camera has and more with a ton of lens options
@@learningcameras oh ok so thats like the one in the same level as those? im thinking about sony just for the lenses but i dont want to spend more on the body maybe something in the 1600 range
@@guilladogui8259 So the problem is Sony cameras cost more. The Sony A7III is close to the Nikon Z6II but honestly I think the Z6II is better in almost every area (except AF and lens options) so it's hard to steer you that way. I'd either get the Z6II or save up for the A7IV if it were me
@@learningcameras yea you are right most of the ppl put the Sony A7III on the same level when they compare those two. but yeah the Z6II seems better to me. i think i will chose that one i wish sigma would do a 50mm 1.4 for the Z mount .
Good Morning from New Zealand, Great Gan Watson Video, have a great weekend
Thanks Tony! Hope all is well out there
Dan what's the 1080p like.
Actually not all that bad. If you want my review on the Z6II, I actually shot some of the footage in 1080p because the 4k60 update wasn't out yet and honestly it still looked pretty awesome. Not quite as much detail as 4k but perfectly usable and not the muddy crap I've seen in a bunch of cameras
So just for photos?
Or jump to z7 or z711?
I'd skip the Z7 and Z7II. They are identical cameras except for the larger resolution sensor and most people don't NEED that many pixels.
DAN-- I quit watching you because your constant putting Z system down! Now the change to the Z system sorta ok! I have used Nikon since 1965! Randy Bocksnick(Montana)
Hahahaha. Well, Nikon has 2 things going for it right now. It priced the Z below the R6 and the A7III is over 3 years old so for the moment, it's doing alright! I don't think Nikon is producing on the level it needs to survive though in this market but I hope they go all out soon because it do like Nikon cameras and their build. But, The D6 was a joke, the D780 felt like it was 2 years old when it arrived, and the Z6II was a minor update. It's enough to compete with the 3+ year old A7III but if an A7IV comes out or the R6 goes on sale, those definitely will beat the Z6II in features and abilities.
Damn right not buying. Nikon can shove it. 15 years as a Nikon shooter and their lack of growth and innovation force my hand to switch when Sony was offering so much more for less.
Canon got their shit together. Even Panasonic has come a long way. But WTF what is Nikon doing?? Sony had 20 new 1st and 3rd party lenses this year alone. Nikon? What? 5 in the last 3 years? Nikon did deliver nice new cameras because they were forced to by the competition. Not because they saw a future in it. And even then it was all a bit rushed.
People are gonna get sick of using adapters sooner or later. And Nikon knows if they open 3rd party support, Sigma and Tamron will beat them on releases so Nikon punishes its users as usual and cuts 3rd party off.
Very few people are buying Nikon as we sit here watching them continue to lay off staff worldwide while releasing stuff nobody wants like that stupid ridiculous Noct that nobody bought and this upcoming “vintage” camera. Fuji already locked up that niche but Nikon rather than releasing lenses they’re wasting time and investment money making stuff nobody wants. Even dead Olympus is outselling Nikon.
So whereas Nikon fans will be happy you are throwing them a bone, the rest of us see the writing on the wall.
All that said, nice review!
I have the d750 should I upgrade to the z6ii?
So it wouldn't be a quality upgrade is the only thing. Feature wise there would be some advantages and for video some huge advantages but unless you are shooting video, I'd say maybe wait for the next gen cameras with new sensors since the Z6II is basically the same quality sensor as the D750.
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