I want to point out that the pull out screen is excellent for those landscape photographers who shoot low on the ground like myself. No more laying on the mud : Nikon Z 6 is such a home run!!!!
Yes, my opinion is biased. I have been a Nikon user most of my life. I recently got a Z6 and I am super happy with it. It is like I am getting back into photography all over again. Thanks for posting this video.
My digital world started with a D50, 2 D90’s and a D7100. Going Mirrorless is going to be fun and challenging. New always scares me. Thanks for the video. I will watch this several times to get it all in.
I just bought Z6 on Saturday and love it. I have been shooting Nikons for 12 years and shot sony last few years but I sold it and got back to Nikon. just love the Nikon ergo and workflow is so much better than sony
I've had my Z6 since early June. I love the camera and have been very impressed by what I can do with it. The only issue I have is keeping the sensor clean. It's a struggle keeping it free from dust during lens changes, even with a bulb to blow it clean every time.
I picked up the Yongnuo 50mm f1.8. For $62, I thought it was worth the risk. I was happily surprised with it. The stills are very clear. Very similar to the Nikon nifty fifty a friend owns and let me borrow. For video, the focus motors are too loud to use, but once in manual focus it's easy to do a nice smooth focus pull and quickly focus in on anything you choose. I leave my kit lens on most of the time and am leaving my adapter on the 50mm to make switching lenses easier. My father owns the Sigma 100-500 and I've had a lot of fun with it. I took it out into Utah's West desert South of Dugway and took way too many photos of wild mustangs.
Although I don't own either the Nikon Z6 or the Canon Eos R dust on the sensor of the latter is mitigated by a "curtain" that shields the sensor when the lenses are changed.
When using 32GB memory cards the Z6 uses FAT32 format which is limited to 4GB file size thus why Video is split in to 4GB files. 64GB and larger Memory cards are formatted in exFAT which is a better system and also has no 4GB limit
Try setting up your F1 button to AF/[+} in Control Assignment f2. By tipping the F1, You then can switch between AF-S & AF-C using the back dial... then use the front dial to switch between all the focus screens for both.... After that adjustment, tap the front are back AF button to resume normal dial operations. Tap F1 any time for on the fly changes.
I'm enjoying my Z6 and (so far) 50 1.8S, a superb lens. BTW, the 24-70 2.8S is available, as is the 35 and14-30 f4 zoom. I had the chance to test the 24-70 last week and it is simply incredible.
Nice overview - recently bought Z 7 myself as already heavily invested in the brand. As to "battery", I already had 4 EN-EL15 batteries and the '7 added the fifth. Talking about battery life, I am with you on "exceeds expectations" based on a theoretical industry standard test that is not so representative of real life. That said, not that Li-Ion or Li in general, I guess, batteries do not like to get drained all the way, so from the life expectancy of a battery, it were better to not drain a battery below, say 30-40%. AND, I noticed with older Nikon DSLRs, that below 60% battery capacity, the camera could not reliably "do" i-TTL with my PocketWizard FlexTT5 transmitters anymore. So, when a local camera shop chain had these batteries on sale (and the chargers as well) I bought a bunch.
Two card slots. Three other comments in this section about the subject: 1) Do you need two image formats? With XQD speeds you do not need two cards. 2) Protection against hardware/software failure is limited. 3) User error in buying the right quality and in card swaps may be the biggest cause of card failure. In short: if you really need two slots for "availability" then I would say you need two cameras. Shooting "tethered" in a studio does not need two cards, but needs a backup camera and even backup lenses maybe. Having bought into a Z 7 recently, I keep my old 24MP DSLR for some old lenses as a backup camera and for low light. Nikon needs to still do some work on the firmware, I feel, and when they do, I might add a Z 6. Then I would keep the '7 for landscapes, groups, wide angle, sunny (or flash) well lit circumstances and the '6 would do well enough for portraits up to a couple people and do excellently in low light.
Someone who talks something that makes sense, thanks. Funny that before the D3 no one ever complained about having only one card slot even the camera Nikon sold the most until today (D700) only have one card slot and a lot of people still using it for weddings.
One of the first positive words about the Z6 from a Sony user 😍🤗 ...to be honest for me it's a way better camera than a lot of people think out there. I think that's because of all the "negative" feedbacks from a lot of TH-cam influencers who had all invest in a A7III few months before :D ...I had both the Z6 and the A7III for a month to test and I went clearly with the Z6. It makes so much more fun to shot with the Nikon ...in my opinion everything except the AF and the Batteries is better on the Z6 (a first generation camera)
I own a Z6 & a D7500 and although I like the Z6 compared to any other mirrorless system, for me the traditional Nikon DSLR egononics of the D7500 provide a smoother work flow. Such a pity Nikon didn't include the traditional function buttons to the left of the screen on the Z cameras - hopefully next release will include them.
You shouldn't underestimate Nikon, ok this may be their first mirrorless camera but it's far from their first camera and it really shows in ergonomics and layout. Also they made a wonder stroke by introducing a larger lens mount which is helping to deliver fantastic image quality and will come more to the fore as they introduce more Z lenses. There are certain aspects to this camera which are class leading, exciting times for Nikon users. cheers.
Will the Z6-s be 12MP for better low light quality in 4k full frame video and no limit recording time? Will it include internal ProresRAW video, and will the preamp be as good as the preamp of sony’s PCMD100 audio recorder? Will it also have internal gps location, with off/on choice.
Ports. Shooting with the Z 7 in a studio, I use tethering (through a fast cable into a computer that opens the image in the raw processing software). And I use an L bracket (Sunwayfoto). Here it is important that the L bracket has an opening that allows the cable to be used. The Z with the bracket and tethering work excellently. The side ports would not be used for flash AFAIK. The top "hot" shoe does that and it has excellent backward compatibility (my heavy investment in Nikon mentioned elsewhere is in the flash department). The only complaint here is the AF-assist lamp in the camera body that lights "on" in less-well lit environments. It is on the right (looking at the front of the camera) and is easily obstructed by "fast" lenses. In a studio that has no daylight (or little "available") you really need some modeling light in your studio strobes, or make sure another focus assist light is present. With the Z 1.8S prime lenses, the problem does not expose itself.
Factory Refurbed Z6 at B&H: Body, 24-70 and FTZ out the door for 1998.00 if you use their card they cover tax. Can't wait for mine to arrive. Returned a Sony A7 iii.
@@los3979 in all my years of buying cameras anything that's going wrong as usually been in the first 90 days to me it's totally worth the savings the camera has been gone through buy Nikon the chances are less of something going wrong then one right off the line
I don't know why I'm so fixated on the Z6, but I still want one. Upgrading from a D5300 I still think it's Value-for-Money with Atamos Ninja V and external mic rig. The best one-off lens to build upon is yet to be decided; I'll take your advice. Thanks for your valued this video.
Well made video. Thanks. I agree with you about the screens, and not being at the side. I would like it if they made the rear screen like the Fuji XT3 tho; the one that flips for vertical shots.
Thank you for this review. I've watched/read every bit of content available for the Z6; and this is easily best on TH-cam. I appreciate this not being a clone of the bigger channels.
4:55 to me that doesn't make sense. I know what you like but with Canon EOS R, you can look at the screen both behind or in front of the camera. Nikon should have that option and people don't want to use flipping screen then don't.
Thank you for this video..i own a d850 which is great for landscape work but i would like to buy a z6 as well because of the advantages it offers mostly for portrait photography..i would like to ask if you have noticed when editing portraits ,strange skin structure ..i have seen several portraits shot with z6 in flickr and the skin looks unnatural...i wonder if it is editing error or something with the camera....
Oh, really. Thanks for sharing as I was ready to pull the trigger on purchasing this camera. The action cameras and the micro 4 thirds is not getting the quality I need for my videos.
I really liked the Z6. besides all the tech specs just the overall system. On my channel, I posted a review after using it for a year hope it can be helpful for someone here planning to buy Nikon Z:)
I am debating between Z6 and D750. Don't care about video. Can you please give your opinion on how they compare in low light, and in daylight dynamic range? Thanks.
I was hoping u would talk about the functions that send a message unable to perform or something like that in the current state ! So that means something can be done to make it work I want full access to all my cameras functions & capabilities ! Did this ever happen with urs ?
Based on having a fully-charged battery, how long can you take a video? I heard 30 minutes? I do Mass videos which sometimes last just over an hour and I also take instructional videos which lasts about an hour also. Please advise. Thank you for this interesting and informative video!
I own the camera for 5 months now. The only negative I can point out is the lack of ability to use the touchscreen as a pad for focusing, when your eye is on the EVF. Yes, it has a joystick for that, but I prefer they included both. Cheap models from several years back like Panasonic GX85 have that and I personally use it regularly. Other than that - no issues. The new lenses are very good. I have 2 of them, both better than their F-mount equivalent. The RAW files are super flexible, you can really push them. The EVF is crisp and bright. I know the camera get criticized for poor tracking of fast-moving subjects. I don't shoot anything like that and have no opinion. I believe for anyone that want very good stills and very good video, from a full frame camera - it's great. Especially for the price they ask for it.
I have had the camera for a while and find it goes through batteries rather quickly. It seems that with some modest shooting one battery last for a few about 4 hours. The batteries aren't too expensive especially compared to the media card. You definitely need more than 1 battery when you go out for the day. Three batteries is what I suggest so you won't get into a panic mode when you look to see how much power you have left. As to the lenses, I am disappointed with Nikon for not coming out with more lenses. Having to put on the mount adapter and using old lenses adds to the weight taking away from an advantage of having a lighter weight camera you are carrying around all day. Nikon is rather slow coming out with lenses which is not a problem I see as much with Fuji mirrorless cameras.
im considering the Z6, what camera did you use to record this vlog ? do you have an actual portfolio or you just talk a lot about camera gear with lots of affiliate links?
Does anyone know about the battery grip that's available for this? Is it possible to hot-swap one battery while the other is being used? I shoot timelapse, so I'm interested in ways of supplying continuous power. I've been waiting years for camera manufacturers to think of allowing an external 12v supply, but apparently I'm going to be waiting for ever :(
Two card slots. From a camera-is-a-computer perspective, we could consider 2 card slots as a data safety solution compared to RAID 1 (provided the camera can write the same image to two cards at the same time). As a risk mitigation against hard drive (flash card) failure, RAID 1 however has a weakness. In the case of a software/firmware f-up e.g. in the driver or OS layer, both elements in a RAID 1 pair are corrupted at the same time. At the hardware level, we have to assume that the slots are controlled by an I/O controller chip and here the question is what level of redundancy there is: one chip with two channels or two chips with a channel each. My assumption is, there are no cameras out there with two chips, meaning if the chip fails both channels are lost. Also, RAID 1 has no data integrity protection that would guarantee that a "0" remains a "zero" or a "1" remains a "1". RAID 5 has this protection, by the way. If you Google for "spontaneous bit flips", you'll see there is a, statistically small but significant, real issue to consider here. And two slots offer minimal protection.
I noticed that too, but the DOF is very narrow. What aperture were you shooting? Your face was crisp and clear, but the Z6 (the subject of the video) was very soft. Love my Z6. I have the 14-30 Ff4, 24-70 f4, and the 50 f1.8. I also have a 28-300 f3.5-5.6 and a 200-500 f5.6. All good stuff!
I am using below Lenses with my Nikon D3400. Are these Lenses compatible with Nikon Z6? Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35 mm f/1.8G Prime Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Prime Lens
Thanks for great video. Very informative and to the point. One question I had, and haven't been able to find out yet, are there any good wireless remote shutters for the "Z" series? I currently have a RFN4S which works great on the DSLR series, but I noticed the Z doesn't have that port on it. Thanks again
They do make them it just connects differently. Do a search on Amazon and you’ll find some. I am considering doing an accessories video for the Z6 and that was one of the items on my list. Make sure to subscribe as I should have that video up in a couple of weeks.
Anybody using a Z6 or Z6ii with a Sigma 18-35mm? How does it perform on both photo and video? Is it worth getting the Sigma for it. Just looks like a perfect lens for the 4K 60fps on the Z6ii since it has a 1.5x crop anyway. But what about the photography with it? Does the 1.5x crop really hurt the image quality?
ニコン not ナイコン lol At last, I bought Nikon Z6 + 24-70mm lens + FTZ set few days ago! I simply like the Nikon's attitude toward photography. I used to Nikon F & D series and have many Nikkor lenses. So it's natural for me to transfer to Z series with FTZ.
I'm trying to decide between Z6 and a7III. Is there a focus issue in Z6 with 24-70mm Z lens in continuous autofocus mode? There are many reviews describing a focus issue in continuous autofocus mode for moving subjects? But most of them are using FTZ adapter and Nikon F lens which might be the reason. I want to know whether you experience the same with Z lens?
Two card slots. I generally only do photography and always shoot Raw. My older DSLRs have 2 slots and I always used a second card to record JPEG as it gives SOOC JPEGs that - I felt - were actually better than default Lightroom's. But I generally did nothing with the JPEGs, so after years of diligently copying the JPEGs from the cards to a hard drive, upon starting to use the Z 7, I now stopped doing JPEG altogether. B.t.w. running the Z 7 to expose for the highlights gives Raw shots that really need some processing as they look too dark and if the camera turns that fell into JPEG you had no use for it.
I am not sure you can record directly to computer without some extra software at least. You would need an HDMI capture device and additional software. You would also be limited to the capture device which would likely be 1080p at 60fps max.
Tarus Godbolt I tried a Samyang 135/2 and it didn’t work, the Z7 went crazy! Had to send it back, got a Sigma Art instead, works fine. Stay away from those Samyang/Roki with Z cameras!
Z lens are the onlys (at the moment) that give 5 axis stabilization (sigma and tamron will soon with future firmware update). Where as f mount Nikon and third party lens only give 3 axis stabilization but this is what got from both VR lens and previous "In Body Image Stabilization" cameras anyway I.e DSLRs and early generation mirrorless.
And yes anything that requires the adaptor will only get the same stabilization as the DSLRs (3 axis). But you will still get the auto focus with its ridiculously high af points as well as the af speed. To be honest there is no noticeable difference where using Nikon z lens and using any other lens f mount included. The only time it may end up being noticeable is if they bring out a 400mm or bigger z lens. Then the 5 axis will make a large difference.
Outstanding video... still on the fence between Sony, Nikon, and Canon... was going to pull the trigger on the Z6, but then rented the A7III just to rule it out, and found that I actually really enjoyed it and found the lack of touch-screen options not that huge of a deal. I had the RP and loved Canon's new FV mode and the vari-tilt screen (I enjoy seeing my composition from challenging angles) but the overall image quality was lower than what I wanted... so in the end, I'm waiting to see what this year brings... or a killer deal on an A7RIII :). Great content, thanks again!
Rent a Z6 or 7 for a weekend. The handling and build quality difference is an immediately seen difference with a much higher level of build and quality of the hardware. The lack of weather sealing in the Sony should be of concern of anyone who uses their camera in changing weather conditions or dusty environments. When you Do have a problem, Sony support and service is notoriously the worst in the industry and has been since their entry into photography. The speed of eye tracking is the only feature of the Sony that is reported about as an advantage but after firmware 2.0, the Nikon is very good and so is the Canon. But no other features are better or even promoted as being better on the a7xxx series cameras. EVF, controls, build, menu system, mount, cost of lenses and performance of the lenses offered thus far, connectivity, touch screen, and one issue that is not discussed properly, XQD, future-proofing, support, video performance, quality and future options with ProRes Raw coming in a couple months and more are all superior on the Z6/7 AF in low light is better also, -6ev. Ever notice that the Sony pushers, who receive a lot of money for their efforts, mention 1 card slot on the Z as being a problem but never mention the 1 slot is a pro standard, the only pro-grade system designed for critical applications instead of the very unreliable SD which was designed to be cheap to add to cameras or other consumer products. Anyone who has used SD much has had failures of hardware or data integrity. The card system was designed as a very low-cost temporary memory system for low-cost consumer products and was never intended for critical applications. SanDisk, Nikon, and Sony knew the problem and jointly created a new system designed from scratch that would be suited for mission-critical applications. The result was the XQD and it relies on a very advanced but standard bus system; PCIe+ instead of the 35-year-old floppy disk interface that has no error detection or correction, which is termed a dumb passive system that can't detect bad sectors. PCIe+ is a modern high-reliability system that is used for higher-end peripherals such as network SSD storage on web servers. The card itself has some really important differences such as the ability to detect and map out bad cells so no attempt is made to write to them, error detection and correction, unexposed contacts, physical robustness and many other features that make it the only card system suited to critical applications. The use of XQD/CF Express IS the pro-standard and the most serious cameras all use it. Panasonic S1 series and Nikon and Sony pro video cameras use it. Sony consumer division does not use it, but retains the SD due to cost of hardware but for their pro division such as ENG video cameras that start at about $25,000 and up, does use it and 1 slot. The bottom line is 1 XQD is far more reliable than 2 SD, orders of magnitude more reliable. The only reason to stay with SD is it costing only $1 to add to the camera in manufacturing. You have not heard of a single failure of data or hardware of the XQD and even Sony admits with the MTBF rating it is far superior to SD. They will use it even in the most cost-sensitive models if they want to up their game in video where they are lagging behind(they have to protect their more expensive pro video product lines there is a lot of pressure not to have sales of pro-grade models hurt by better-performing consumer division products). The result is the well-paid influencers on TH-cam refrain from mentioning SD is not the same as XQD. They only mention XQD as "too expensive" but comparing capacity and speed, XQD is no more expensive than the faster SD. Nikon cameras will also use the CF Express that is being made by more companies so prices will drop quickly, and will be far larger and higher speed...1,8gigabits/second with up to 8 data streams each. The 5 key features of the Z camera that make it the better long term investment: build/handling. Z mount(the widest and shortest flange in the industry that means industry leading edge to edge sharpness even from lightless expensive lenses, while Sony uses the smallest and weakest flange which means its lenses have to be heavier, more expensive and larger for any given level of performance), XQD/CFExpress, future-proofing, weather sealing, and IQ. It is a camera system that will last and continue to be updated protecting your investment long into the future because the hardware was almost overkill. Why would any manufacturer not weather seal their cameras in 2019 when it is the primary cause of camera fail and total loss? Ask Sony why they skimped so badly on that.
@@stanspb763 Thanks Stan, for some reason I didn't notice your reply in my notifications. Thanks for taking the time. All valid points! Plus the 24-70 f4 is an outstanding kit lens. I've primarily used Nikons in the past and wish they would have implemented their adapter a little more thoughtfully like Canon did, but we will see. Good idea to rent one, I did the same with the Sony, but tbh by that time I almost would have paid for a lens :).
@Andy Thanks Andy, I have loved the colors and overall quality straight OOC with the kit lens on the Z6 and Z7. All of them really are excellent choices now!
Battery life could be better - It maybe good compared to a Sony. That's not much of an endorsement. The f2.8 24-70mm is much better than the f4. The Z primes seem to be really sharp although I dont know how durable. I cant wait until the Z8 is released...
Hi Mark, the camera, at least mine, no longer writes separate 4gb files. For example today I recorded a 30 minute 4k/24 clip that wrote one 26.8gb file. I was using a 120gb Sony XQD card. I'm on the latest firmware (2.01). Cheers.
Finding it on Google - it's $120 for 4 days, BUT that's for the camera (no lens). Renting a memory card is, at least, another $39. Rental on an FTZ-mount adapter is $48. Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S rental is $74. That's a whopping minimum of over $200 for a four-day rental. My own thought is to spend a day in reading and watching reviews and then decide whether or not to put that money towards the purchase. However, here's a link: www.lensprotogo.com/rent/product/nikon-z6/
No Sorry being a D500 user the Z6 or the Z7 don't do 95% of what I need it to do 95% of the time. So many negatives to make me want to move to one, especially what I have been hearing with the AF not being 100% all the time.
Rent one for a week, accurance of AF is better than DSLR unless you shoot only in live view. I actually sold my D850 since it was collecting dust on the shelf after getting the Z6. I was expecting the Z6 to be a travel, casual camera but actually found it to be so good, my commercial work and portraiture ended up on the z6 with a higher keeper rate. In May they released firmware that transformed the AF system so it focuses in deeper shadows then any DSLR I have used including the D5. The changes to the AF were pretty dramatic for not only tracking speed and accuracy but also it adopted the Nearest Subject Priority so it no longer jumped to the background if focus was lost so it assumed the subject was on the same FP so recapturing after something blocking the subject, was very fast. It is a lot better at high ISO than the D500 and much better than the D850. Up to 102,000 ISO detail, color, contrast and noise was better than the D5! One of the real advantages is the Z mount and S glass. Wide-open, there does not seem to be any line with sharper corner to corner performance. Across the frame at 1.8 the 50 is the sharpest prime I have ever used. There are some that are similar in the very center but 2/3s out or in the corners, the S lens be just better. The 24-70 f/4 kit lens is optictially superior across the frame than either the F mount 24-70 2.8 G or E versions, which I have both so it was an easy comparison. The S lens with 2.8 aperture however is even better than the f/4. There is no zoom by and company that out resolves that lens. I have used them all, nothing comes close. We expect very good things from the 85 1.8 S that will be out next month, one I am anxious to get but the one I am saving for is the 70-200 2.8 that advanced testing suggests is like the 24-70 2.8, simply the best of any brand. The key was having the largest flange dia. and closest flange distance so some very good F mount lenses have been embarrassed by the smaller, lighter lower cost S lenses of the sane FL To dismiss the Z6 just because some youtube personality is pushing another brand is pretty short-sighted particularly since the most popular are not even photographers but earn large sums of money influencing viewer. .
Tried the Z cameras, and I have to say I really don't like them as much (my own reasons) as my DSLR's. But what I do like about the Z cameras, people are selling there DSLR's and glass so they can afford the Z cameras, flooding the market, giving me some excellent prices on good glass and bodies. I'll stick with the D500 and D700, thanks, but no thanks Z's.
Exactly, the D500 just locks in focus under the most demanding conditions. It captures fast moving objects even in very low light. I use the Z6 when one must be absolutely quiet however.
There’s is a saying Don’t trust reviews with affiliate links .. red flag when there’s not a single criticism and how everything seems exceed his expectation..
By the way... anybody in Europe laughing at Americans pronouncing Z as “Zee” instead of “Zed” can read why. We oldtimers memorized the alphabet with a song: “A B C D E F G, H I J K LMNO P. Q R S-T U V, W X-Y and Z. Now I know my ABCs, tell me what you think of me.” Pronouncing Z as “Zed” would not rhyme. - Ken, fount of useless information.
Nikon has made about 13 cameras mirrorless before Z6 and z7 it’s not a first generation ... my coolpix 990 was a mirrorless .... do you understand this
Ok,so I agree with the ergonomics and IDEA of the camera,yet at the time,I was coming from a Sony A Series,and I was seeking something solid and which was going to be up to standard.I'm never concerned with weight/size because I'm not a whining weakling that cannot carry the cinderblock camera i have now.I was going to get the Z6 as a second camera,because coming from two card slots from way back,i wasnt going backwards for my primary.Then i read about some AF issues,which apparently got some correction in firmware updates,so I still thought it was ok.Then when the recalls came,i just walked away,so hopefully,they will be fixed.Here's the FACTS>>>>.Nikon came out with that amazing D850,so there is NO EXCUSE for a 100+ year old imagine company to follow up with anything with blatant problems,crippled features,and recalls.That means there are some quality control issues,period,so if anyone has anything to say about what he said about changes,all of that should have been addressed BEFORE they released the Z Series offerings,DUHhhhhhhhhhh...If you are doing something for so long,you should get it right and be consistent.
Good review until you said the battery life was fantastic. 🤣🤣🤣 No. Not fantastic. Burns through the battery. Not like my Nikon DSLR at all. What was one is now probably 3 or at least 2 batteries.
96 are mad because nikon came to get his cookies back from sony. As of today, a7iii still having no audio issues. Upgrade 3.0 for nikon killed sony a7iii.
Compared to? One of my most recent Camera purchases was the D5500 purely because it was the only Nikon at the time that had a touchscreen. I didn't miss anything almost from my Olympus or Cannon cameras though the feature set is different in each.
Damn dude you are hell of late to the party. You literally said nothing that has not said before when the camera was launched going to one year ago. Waste of time.
I want to point out that the pull out screen is excellent for those landscape photographers who shoot low on the ground like myself. No more laying on the mud : Nikon Z 6 is such a home run!!!!
And the pull out screen is better for macro photography, too.
Yes, my opinion is biased. I have been a Nikon user most of my life.
I recently got a Z6 and I am super happy with it.
It is like I am getting back into photography all over again.
Thanks for posting this video.
My digital world started with a D50, 2 D90’s and a D7100. Going Mirrorless is going to be fun and challenging. New always scares me. Thanks for the video. I will watch this several times to get it all in.
I just bought Z6 on Saturday and love it. I have been shooting Nikons for 12 years and shot sony last few years but I sold it and got back to Nikon. just love the Nikon ergo and workflow is so much better than sony
I've had my Z6 since early June. I love the camera and have been very impressed by what I can do with it. The only issue I have is keeping the sensor clean. It's a struggle keeping it free from dust during lens changes, even with a bulb to blow it clean every time.
I picked up the Yongnuo 50mm f1.8. For $62, I thought it was worth the risk. I was happily surprised with it. The stills are very clear. Very similar to the Nikon nifty fifty a friend owns and let me borrow. For video, the focus motors are too loud to use, but once in manual focus it's easy to do a nice smooth focus pull and quickly focus in on anything you choose. I leave my kit lens on most of the time and am leaving my adapter on the 50mm to make switching lenses easier. My father owns the Sigma 100-500 and I've had a lot of fun with it. I took it out into Utah's West desert South of Dugway and took way too many photos of wild mustangs.
Although I don't own either the Nikon Z6 or the Canon Eos R dust on the sensor of the latter is mitigated by a "curtain" that shields the sensor when the lenses are changed.
When using 32GB memory cards the Z6 uses FAT32 format which is limited to 4GB file size thus why Video is split in to 4GB files. 64GB and larger Memory cards are formatted in exFAT which is a better system and also has no 4GB limit
I’m glad I opted for the 64gb xqd card.
so would you recommend to get 64gb and more cards so that problem is avoided?
Try setting up your F1 button to AF/[+} in Control Assignment f2. By tipping the F1, You then can switch between AF-S & AF-C using the back dial... then use the front dial to switch between all the focus screens for both.... After that adjustment, tap the front are back AF button to resume normal dial operations. Tap F1 any time for on the fly changes.
I'm enjoying my Z6 and (so far) 50 1.8S, a superb lens. BTW, the 24-70 2.8S is available, as is the 35 and14-30 f4 zoom. I had the chance to test the 24-70 last week and it is simply incredible.
I agree: VERY impressed with the 24 - 70 /4S lens!!
@@marianodemiguel3442 do you not miss the 2,8 aperture?
Nice overview - recently bought Z 7 myself as already heavily invested in the brand. As to "battery", I already had 4 EN-EL15 batteries and the '7 added the fifth. Talking about battery life, I am with you on "exceeds expectations" based on a theoretical industry standard test that is not so representative of real life. That said, not that Li-Ion or Li in general, I guess, batteries do not like to get drained all the way, so from the life expectancy of a battery, it were better to not drain a battery below, say 30-40%. AND, I noticed with older Nikon DSLRs, that below 60% battery capacity, the camera could not reliably "do" i-TTL with my PocketWizard FlexTT5 transmitters anymore. So, when a local camera shop chain had these batteries on sale (and the chargers as well) I bought a bunch.
Two card slots. Three other comments in this section about the subject: 1) Do you need two image formats? With XQD speeds you do not need two cards. 2) Protection against hardware/software failure is limited. 3) User error in buying the right quality and in card swaps may be the biggest cause of card failure. In short: if you really need two slots for "availability" then I would say you need two cameras. Shooting "tethered" in a studio does not need two cards, but needs a backup camera and even backup lenses maybe. Having bought into a Z 7 recently, I keep my old 24MP DSLR for some old lenses as a backup camera and for low light. Nikon needs to still do some work on the firmware, I feel, and when they do, I might add a Z 6. Then I would keep the '7 for landscapes, groups, wide angle, sunny (or flash) well lit circumstances and the '6 would do well enough for portraits up to a couple people and do excellently in low light.
Two cameras is a better solution than two card slots in the same camera. If you're shooting weddings and events, you should have two cameras.
@Max Mustermann Honestly, I agree.
Someone who talks something that makes sense, thanks. Funny that before the D3 no one ever complained about having only one card slot even the camera Nikon sold the most until today (D700) only have one card slot and a lot of people still using it for weddings.
One of the first positive words about the Z6 from a Sony user 😍🤗 ...to be honest for me it's a way better camera than a lot of people think out there. I think that's because of all the "negative" feedbacks from a lot of TH-cam influencers who had all invest in a A7III few months before :D ...I had both the Z6 and the A7III for a month to test and I went clearly with the Z6. It makes so much more fun to shot with the Nikon ...in my opinion everything except the AF and the Batteries is better on the Z6 (a first generation camera)
Agree!
I own a Z6 & a D7500 and although I like the Z6 compared to any other mirrorless system, for me the traditional Nikon DSLR egononics of the D7500 provide a smoother work flow. Such a pity Nikon didn't include the traditional function buttons to the left of the screen on the Z cameras - hopefully next release will include them.
Have to agree, i prefer using my old D7000 so much more
You shouldn't underestimate Nikon, ok this may be their first mirrorless camera but it's far from their first camera and it really shows in ergonomics and layout. Also they made a wonder stroke by introducing a larger lens mount which is helping to deliver fantastic image quality and will come more to the fore as they introduce more Z lenses. There are certain aspects to this camera which are class leading, exciting times for Nikon users. cheers.
good to see quality video and sound on this video, other reviewers take note !!!
Will the Z6-s be 12MP for better low light quality in 4k full frame video and no limit recording time? Will it include internal ProresRAW video, and will the preamp be as good as the preamp of sony’s PCMD100 audio recorder? Will it also have internal gps location, with off/on choice.
Ports. Shooting with the Z 7 in a studio, I use tethering (through a fast cable into a computer that opens the image in the raw processing software). And I use an L bracket (Sunwayfoto). Here it is important that the L bracket has an opening that allows the cable to be used. The Z with the bracket and tethering work excellently. The side ports would not be used for flash AFAIK. The top "hot" shoe does that and it has excellent backward compatibility (my heavy investment in Nikon mentioned elsewhere is in the flash department). The only complaint here is the AF-assist lamp in the camera body that lights "on" in less-well lit environments. It is on the right (looking at the front of the camera) and is easily obstructed by "fast" lenses. In a studio that has no daylight (or little "available") you really need some modeling light in your studio strobes, or make sure another focus assist light is present. With the Z 1.8S prime lenses, the problem does not expose itself.
Factory Refurbed Z6 at B&H: Body, 24-70 and FTZ out the door for 1998.00 if you use their card they cover tax. Can't wait for mine to arrive. Returned a Sony A7 iii.
I looked at this and its a 90 day warranty vs 1 year. IMO, you do not save enough buying the refurb vs new. its about $400 cheaper correct?
@@los3979 in all my years of buying cameras anything that's going wrong as usually been in the first 90 days to me it's totally worth the savings the camera has been gone through buy Nikon the chances are less of something going wrong then one right off the line
I don't know why I'm so fixated on the Z6, but I still want one. Upgrading from a D5300 I still think it's Value-for-Money with Atamos Ninja V and external mic rig. The best one-off lens to build upon is yet to be decided; I'll take your advice. Thanks for your valued this video.
petronics2454 it’s worth it I upgraded from a 5300 to the Z6 and it’s a dream
assasinman1112 , that's an extraordinary coincidence. Thanks so much for your response and now I know I am on the right track. Cheers Pete
I just purchased the Z6 upgraded from D610. I am struggling with the learning curve.
Well made video. Thanks. I agree with you about the screens, and not being at the side. I would like it if they made the rear screen like the Fuji XT3 tho; the one that flips for vertical shots.
Thank you for this review. I've watched/read every bit of content available for the Z6; and this is easily best on TH-cam. I appreciate this not being a clone of the bigger channels.
What's the best Camera to buy below $2000 (Including all necessary Gear) in 2021?
4:55 to me that doesn't make sense. I know what you like but with Canon EOS R, you can look at the screen both behind or in front of the camera. Nikon should have that option and people don't want to use flipping screen then don't.
Thank you for this video..i own a d850 which is great for landscape work but i would like to buy a z6 as well because of the advantages it offers mostly for portrait photography..i would like to ask if you have noticed when editing portraits ,strange skin structure ..i have seen several portraits shot with z6 in flickr and the skin looks unnatural...i wonder if it is editing error or something with the camera....
Could you touch on the autofocus reliability in video? I have seen mixed reviews. What's been your experience?
The touch autofocus for me is "okay" you got to have adequate lighting for the touch autofocus to locked on! At night is when it goes mayhem!
@@haiimlong Thank you!
3 xqd cards for Z6 cost the same as used nikon d750 camera body 🙈😂 anyway, great video!
Oh, really. Thanks for sharing as I was ready to pull the trigger on purchasing this camera. The action cameras and the micro 4 thirds is not getting the quality I need for my videos.
I really liked the Z6. besides all the tech specs just the overall system. On my channel, I posted a review after using it for a year hope it can be helpful for someone here planning to buy Nikon Z:)
Just bought my Z6!!! Exchanged my D750 with 225.000 clicks at the store and got €575 for it, what a steal!
I am debating between Z6 and D750. Don't care about video. Can you please give your opinion on how they compare in low light, and in daylight dynamic range? Thanks.
@@sinhafamily what did you go for in the end?
I received this as a gift. And I have no idea how to use it! Hopefully this will help. Thanks in advance.
So after 3 months hope you have learnt to use it and took some beautiful photos…
I was hoping u would talk about the functions that send a message unable to perform or something like that in the current state ! So that means something can be done to make it work I want full access to all my cameras functions & capabilities ! Did this ever happen with urs ?
Whats the best XQD Card reader?
Any budget lenses that you reccomend?
Based on having a fully-charged battery, how long can you take a video? I heard 30 minutes? I do Mass videos which sometimes last just over an hour and I also take instructional videos which lasts about an hour also. Please advise. Thank you for this interesting and informative video!
Still waiting for Pro Res RAW (even if it’s gonna cost us “Filmmaker Kit” buyers another $50!) that the ONLY reason we bought into this...
more like $200
I own the camera for 5 months now. The only negative I can point out is the lack of ability to use the touchscreen as a pad for focusing, when your eye is on the EVF. Yes, it has a joystick for that, but I prefer they included both. Cheap models from several years back like Panasonic GX85 have that and I personally use it regularly. Other than that - no issues. The new lenses are very good. I have 2 of them, both better than their F-mount equivalent. The RAW files are super flexible, you can really push them. The EVF is crisp and bright. I know the camera get criticized for poor tracking of fast-moving subjects. I don't shoot anything like that and have no opinion. I believe for anyone that want very good stills and very good video, from a full frame camera - it's great. Especially for the price they ask for it.
Panasonic GX85 had touch to focus capabilities but no joy stick, just an awkward to use d-pad to move around the focus point.
I have had the camera for a while and find it goes through batteries rather quickly. It seems that with some modest shooting one battery last for a few about 4 hours. The batteries aren't too expensive especially compared to the media card. You definitely need more than 1 battery when you go out for the day. Three batteries is what I suggest so you won't get into a panic mode when you look to see how much power you have left. As to the lenses, I am disappointed with Nikon for not coming out with more lenses. Having to put on the mount adapter and using old lenses adds to the weight taking away from an advantage of having a lighter weight camera you are carrying around all day. Nikon is rather slow coming out with lenses which is not a problem I see as much with Fuji mirrorless cameras.
im considering the Z6, what camera did you use to record this vlog ? do you have an actual portfolio or you just talk a lot about camera gear with lots of affiliate links?
+Rob Jorg I used the a7III and 85mm GM
@@jeradcamera thanks, good quality image.
Does anyone know about the battery grip that's available for this? Is it possible to hot-swap one battery while the other is being used? I shoot timelapse, so I'm interested in ways of supplying continuous power. I've been waiting years for camera manufacturers to think of allowing an external 12v supply, but apparently I'm going to be waiting for ever :(
Is there a setting for HDMI for video? I can't get the video to go to external monitor
Two card slots. From a camera-is-a-computer perspective, we could consider 2 card slots as a data safety solution compared to RAID 1 (provided the camera can write the same image to two cards at the same time). As a risk mitigation against hard drive (flash card) failure, RAID 1 however has a weakness. In the case of a software/firmware f-up e.g. in the driver or OS layer, both elements in a RAID 1 pair are corrupted at the same time. At the hardware level, we have to assume that the slots are controlled by an I/O controller chip and here the question is what level of redundancy there is: one chip with two channels or two chips with a channel each. My assumption is, there are no cameras out there with two chips, meaning if the chip fails both channels are lost. Also, RAID 1 has no data integrity protection that would guarantee that a "0" remains a "zero" or a "1" remains a "1". RAID 5 has this protection, by the way. If you Google for "spontaneous bit flips", you'll see there is a, statistically small but significant, real issue to consider here. And two slots offer minimal protection.
LUMIX g9 vs Sony a7iii vs Nikon z6. Which one should I get?
What camera were you using filming this video?
What lens and camera are you using to film this video? Looks very crispy and clear. I like it for my channel! Good job as always. Love my Nikon Z6
Links to the gear I used is in the description of this video.
I noticed that too, but the DOF is very narrow. What aperture were you shooting? Your face was crisp and clear, but the Z6 (the subject of the video) was very soft. Love my Z6. I have the 14-30 Ff4, 24-70 f4, and the 50 f1.8. I also have a 28-300 f3.5-5.6 and a 200-500 f5.6. All good stuff!
Bud Betz I have the first three lenses as well but I have the zoom F2.8 of the zoom lens.
What system that you shoot this video, very good quality?
I am using below Lenses with my Nikon D3400. Are these Lenses compatible with Nikon Z6?
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35 mm f/1.8G Prime Lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Prime Lens
Thanks for great video. Very informative and to the point. One question I had, and haven't been able to find out yet, are there any good wireless remote shutters for the "Z" series? I currently have a RFN4S which works great on the DSLR series, but I noticed the Z doesn't have that port on it. Thanks again
They do make them it just connects differently. Do a search on Amazon and you’ll find some. I am considering doing an accessories video for the Z6 and that was one of the items on my list. Make sure to subscribe as I should have that video up in a couple of weeks.
I believe you can install the Nikon app on your phone and use it as a remote trigger
Very light on actual specs; for example, how much touch functionality is available with the lcd screen?
i like your video for clarity in your reviews, iam a nikon shooter, thinking of buying Z6 Z7 with s lenses your advice please
Well, we are now in 2022 and have Nikon Z6II with the new Z 24-120mm f4 S lens
i think that this 4 gb file issue happens because fat32 file system has a 4gb limit on file size.
Yes, you got it!
What lens do you use in this video?
Anybody using a Z6 or Z6ii with a Sigma 18-35mm? How does it perform on both photo and video? Is it worth getting the Sigma for it. Just looks like a perfect lens for the 4K 60fps on the Z6ii since it has a 1.5x crop anyway. But what about the photography with it? Does the 1.5x crop really hurt the image quality?
ニコン not ナイコン lol
At last, I bought Nikon Z6 + 24-70mm lens + FTZ set few days ago! I simply like the Nikon's attitude toward photography. I used to Nikon F & D series and have many Nikkor lenses. So it's natural for me to transfer to Z series with FTZ.
I am trying to decide on what you have and the Z50. FTZ are free with camera now, I'm just worried about the XQD card and if it will just be a hassle.
I'm trying to decide between Z6 and a7III. Is there a focus issue in Z6 with 24-70mm Z lens in continuous autofocus mode? There are many reviews describing a focus issue in continuous autofocus mode for moving subjects? But most of them are using FTZ adapter and Nikon F lens which might be the reason. I want to know whether you experience the same with Z lens?
@@ganewatthe I've shot few times with 24-70mm Z lens and AF-C mode but I haven't had any issue so far. I don't know with F lens + FTZ tho.
I just got my z6.. but question.. for a NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8 lens - would I need the adapter?
Yes ma'am. You'll need the FTZ adapter. They run about $200 USD
That camera body looks small on screen, but it is MASSAVE in real life
Two card slots. I generally only do photography and always shoot Raw. My older DSLRs have 2 slots and I always used a second card to record JPEG as it gives SOOC JPEGs that - I felt - were actually better than default Lightroom's. But I generally did nothing with the JPEGs, so after years of diligently copying the JPEGs from the cards to a hard drive, upon starting to use the Z 7, I now stopped doing JPEG altogether. B.t.w. running the Z 7 to expose for the highlights gives Raw shots that really need some processing as they look too dark and if the camera turns that fell into JPEG you had no use for it.
I think they messed up on the screen though. Why just tilt and can’t flip to the side or on top . That comes handy
Beautiful video. Was this filmed with the A7R III and 24-70 f/4?
How is the in-camera audio quality?
Recording video. Going into a MacBook air. Would that work instead of "Adamos"
I am not sure you can record directly to computer without some extra software at least. You would need an HDMI capture device and additional software. You would also be limited to the capture device which would likely be 1080p at 60fps max.
Anyone know if the Rokinon AF 35 and 85 for Nikon F work on the Z system with the ftz adapter? I know it has some trouble with some Tamron Lenses.
Tarus Godbolt I tried a Samyang 135/2 and it didn’t work, the Z7 went crazy! Had to send it back, got a Sigma Art instead, works fine. Stay away from those Samyang/Roki with Z cameras!
Dilliboi Rubirosa thanks so much for responding
Nikon started on mirrorless in 2011.
With non native lens you get 3 axis stabilization rather than 5 axis native which is the same as dslr.
Do you mean non-Z or non-Nikon; will F-mount Nikon lenses with FTZ have only 3-axis stabilization?
Z lens are the onlys (at the moment) that give 5 axis stabilization (sigma and tamron will soon with future firmware update). Where as f mount Nikon and third party lens only give 3 axis stabilization but this is what got from both VR lens and previous "In Body Image Stabilization" cameras anyway I.e DSLRs and early generation mirrorless.
And yes anything that requires the adaptor will only get the same stabilization as the DSLRs (3 axis). But you will still get the auto focus with its ridiculously high af points as well as the af speed. To be honest there is no noticeable difference where using Nikon z lens and using any other lens f mount included. The only time it may end up being noticeable is if they bring out a 400mm or bigger z lens. Then the 5 axis will make a large difference.
Outstanding video... still on the fence between Sony, Nikon, and Canon... was going to pull the trigger on the Z6, but then rented the A7III just to rule it out, and found that I actually really enjoyed it and found the lack of touch-screen options not that huge of a deal. I had the RP and loved Canon's new FV mode and the vari-tilt screen (I enjoy seeing my composition from challenging angles) but the overall image quality was lower than what I wanted... so in the end, I'm waiting to see what this year brings... or a killer deal on an A7RIII :). Great content, thanks again!
Rent a Z6 or 7 for a weekend. The handling and build quality difference is an immediately seen difference with a much higher level of build and quality of the hardware. The lack of weather sealing in the Sony should be of concern of anyone who uses their camera in changing weather conditions or dusty environments. When you Do have a problem, Sony support and service is notoriously the worst in the industry and has been since their entry into photography. The speed of eye tracking is the only feature of the Sony that is reported about as an advantage but after firmware 2.0, the Nikon is very good and so is the Canon. But no other features are better or even promoted as being better on the a7xxx series cameras. EVF, controls, build, menu system, mount, cost of lenses and performance of the lenses offered thus far, connectivity, touch screen, and one issue that is not discussed properly, XQD, future-proofing, support, video performance, quality and future options with ProRes Raw coming in a couple months and more are all superior on the Z6/7 AF in low light is better also, -6ev.
Ever notice that the Sony pushers, who receive a lot of money for their efforts, mention 1 card slot on the Z as being a problem but never mention the 1 slot is a pro standard, the only pro-grade system designed for critical applications instead of the very unreliable SD which was designed to be cheap to add to cameras or other consumer products. Anyone who has used SD much has had failures of hardware or data integrity. The card system was designed as a very low-cost temporary memory system for low-cost consumer products and was never intended for critical applications. SanDisk, Nikon, and Sony knew the problem and jointly created a new system designed from scratch that would be suited for mission-critical applications. The result was the XQD and it relies on a very advanced but standard bus system; PCIe+ instead of the 35-year-old floppy disk interface that has no error detection or correction, which is termed a dumb passive system that can't detect bad sectors. PCIe+ is a modern high-reliability system that is used for higher-end peripherals such as network SSD storage on web servers. The card itself has some really important differences such as the ability to detect and map out bad cells so no attempt is made to write to them, error detection and correction, unexposed contacts, physical robustness and many other features that make it the only card system suited to critical applications. The use of XQD/CF Express IS the pro-standard and the most serious cameras all use it. Panasonic S1 series and Nikon and Sony pro video cameras use it. Sony consumer division does not use it, but retains the SD due to cost of hardware but for their pro division such as ENG video cameras that start at about $25,000 and up, does use it and 1 slot.
The bottom line is 1 XQD is far more reliable than 2 SD, orders of magnitude more reliable. The only reason to stay with SD is it costing only $1 to add to the camera in manufacturing. You have not heard of a single failure of data or hardware of the XQD and even Sony admits with the MTBF rating it is far superior to SD. They will use it even in the most cost-sensitive models if they want to up their game in video where they are lagging behind(they have to protect their more expensive pro video product lines there is a lot of pressure not to have sales of pro-grade models hurt by better-performing consumer division products). The result is the well-paid influencers on TH-cam refrain from mentioning SD is not the same as XQD. They only mention XQD as "too expensive" but comparing capacity and speed, XQD is no more expensive than the faster SD. Nikon cameras will also use the CF Express that is being made by more companies so prices will drop quickly, and will be far larger and higher speed...1,8gigabits/second with up to 8 data streams each.
The 5 key features of the Z camera that make it the better long term investment: build/handling. Z mount(the widest and shortest flange in the industry that means industry leading edge to edge sharpness even from lightless expensive lenses, while Sony uses the smallest and weakest flange which means its lenses have to be heavier, more expensive and larger for any given level of performance), XQD/CFExpress, future-proofing, weather sealing, and IQ. It is a camera system that will last and continue to be updated protecting your investment long into the future because the hardware was almost overkill.
Why would any manufacturer not weather seal their cameras in 2019 when it is the primary cause of camera fail and total loss? Ask Sony why they skimped so badly on that.
@@stanspb763 Thanks Stan, for some reason I didn't notice your reply in my notifications. Thanks for taking the time. All valid points! Plus the 24-70 f4 is an outstanding kit lens. I've primarily used Nikons in the past and wish they would have implemented their adapter a little more thoughtfully like Canon did, but we will see. Good idea to rent one, I did the same with the Sony, but tbh by that time I almost would have paid for a lens :).
@Andy Thanks Andy, I have loved the colors and overall quality straight OOC with the kit lens on the Z6 and Z7. All of them really are excellent choices now!
Hi for some reason i can’t get my the touch screen option for focusing. Can someone help
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR F/4.5-29 Fixed Zoom Lens
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55 mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED VR Kit Lens
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300 mm f/4.5 - 6.3G ED VR Kit Lens
Really nice review! Thanks a lot.
Thanks!!
Battery life could be better - It maybe good compared to a Sony. That's not much of an endorsement.
The f2.8 24-70mm is much better than the f4.
The Z primes seem to be really sharp although I dont know how durable.
I cant wait until the Z8 is released...
Why so modest? Why not waiting for Z 10?
I've never heard about the separation of the files before.
How did you find the IBIS.
Hi Mark, the camera, at least mine, no longer writes separate 4gb files. For example today I recorded a 30 minute 4k/24 clip that wrote one 26.8gb file. I was using a 120gb Sony XQD card. I'm on the latest firmware (2.01). Cheers.
@@halfphild thanks Phillip.
They must’ve change that was the most recent firmware update. I was running to 2.0 when I filmed this video and have since then updated.
@@jeradcamera no worries! Lmk if you see a similar change with the newest firmware. Cheers
@@jeradcamera no problem - good to know it's fixed.
What camera you used on this video?
Sony A7r III.
I must be blind - where’s the lens pro code/link?
Finding it on Google - it's $120 for 4 days, BUT that's for the camera (no lens). Renting a memory card is, at least, another $39. Rental on an FTZ-mount adapter is $48. Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S rental is $74. That's a whopping minimum of over $200 for a four-day rental. My own thought is to spend a day in reading and watching reviews and then decide whether or not to put that money towards the purchase. However, here's a link: www.lensprotogo.com/rent/product/nikon-z6/
No Sorry being a D500 user the Z6 or the Z7 don't do 95% of what I need it to do 95% of the time. So many negatives to make me want to move to one, especially what I have been hearing with the AF not being 100% all the time.
Rent one for a week, accurance of AF is better than DSLR unless you shoot only in live view. I actually sold my D850 since it was collecting dust on the shelf after getting the Z6. I was expecting the Z6 to be a travel, casual camera but actually found it to be so good, my commercial work and portraiture ended up on the z6 with a higher keeper rate. In May they released firmware that transformed the AF system so it focuses in deeper shadows then any DSLR I have used including the D5. The changes to the AF were pretty dramatic for not only tracking speed and accuracy but also it adopted the Nearest Subject Priority so it no longer jumped to the background if focus was lost so it assumed the subject was on the same FP so recapturing after something blocking the subject, was very fast. It is a lot better at high ISO than the D500 and much better than the D850. Up to 102,000 ISO detail, color, contrast and noise was better than the D5!
One of the real advantages is the Z mount and S glass. Wide-open, there does not seem to be any line with sharper corner to corner performance. Across the frame at 1.8 the 50 is the sharpest prime I have ever used. There are some that are similar in the very center but 2/3s out or in the corners, the S lens be just better. The 24-70 f/4 kit lens is optictially superior across the frame than either the F mount 24-70 2.8 G or E versions, which I have both so it was an easy comparison. The S lens with 2.8 aperture however is even better than the f/4. There is no zoom by and company that out resolves that lens. I have used them all, nothing comes close. We expect very good things from the 85 1.8 S that will be out next month, one I am anxious to get but the one I am saving for is the 70-200 2.8 that advanced testing suggests is like the 24-70 2.8, simply the best of any brand. The key was having the largest flange dia. and closest flange distance so some very good F mount lenses have been embarrassed by the smaller, lighter lower cost S lenses of the sane FL
To dismiss the Z6 just because some youtube personality is pushing another brand is pretty short-sighted particularly since the most popular are not even photographers but earn large sums of money influencing viewer. .
My D500 locks on focus every time. I wish My Z6 could be as fast with acquiring and maintaining focus in dimly lighting.
I have a Z6. Lots of problems with focus. Terrible battery died after 1 year. Not happy
Qxd card !!! 😉
Same question..
Links to the gear I used is in the description of this video.
@@jeradcamera Thank you so much....
Which DSLR i should buy
1. canon....
2. nikon....
please answer
Your lens cover is still on 😁
Tried the Z cameras, and I have to say I really don't like them as much (my own reasons) as my DSLR's. But what I do like about the Z cameras, people are selling there DSLR's and glass so they can afford the Z cameras, flooding the market, giving me some excellent prices on good glass and bodies. I'll stick with the D500 and D700, thanks, but no thanks Z's.
I’m still rockin my Nikon d810, d800 and 2 d7200’s. I’m not buying a single card slot camera.
D700 is the gold standard to me. One of the best cameras ever made.
Exactly, the D500 just locks in focus under the most demanding conditions. It captures fast moving objects even in very low light. I use the Z6 when one must be absolutely quiet however.
Sadly my prime lenses are AF , Not AF-s. I can only shoot in manual.
How mach
I wish I could afford that camera...
There’s is a saying Don’t trust reviews with affiliate links .. red flag when there’s not a single criticism and how everything seems exceed his expectation..
I used it for a day, and he's pretty fair in his observations. Not everything exceeded his expectations, he was very sober about it and on point imho.
कृपया इस कैमरे के बारे में हिंदी में हमको बताएं
By the way... anybody in Europe laughing at Americans pronouncing Z as “Zee” instead of “Zed” can read why.
We oldtimers memorized the alphabet with a song:
“A B C D E F G,
H I J K LMNO P.
Q R S-T U V,
W X-Y and Z.
Now I know my ABCs, tell me what you think of me.”
Pronouncing Z as “Zed” would not rhyme.
- Ken, fount of useless information.
They can't make any changes from the first version of the camera.....duh
Nikon has made about 13 cameras mirrorless before Z6 and z7 it’s not a first generation ... my coolpix 990 was a mirrorless .... do you understand this
meh. now please sit down ;-
I Only like for video.
Ok,so I agree with the ergonomics and IDEA of the camera,yet at the time,I was coming from a Sony A Series,and I was seeking something solid and which was going to be up to standard.I'm never concerned with weight/size because I'm not a whining weakling that cannot carry the cinderblock camera i have now.I was going to get the Z6 as a second camera,because coming from two card slots from way back,i wasnt going backwards for my primary.Then i read about some AF issues,which apparently got some correction in firmware updates,so I still thought it was ok.Then when the recalls came,i just walked away,so hopefully,they will be fixed.Here's the FACTS>>>>.Nikon came out with that amazing D850,so there is NO EXCUSE for a 100+ year old imagine company to follow up with anything with blatant problems,crippled features,and recalls.That means there are some quality control issues,period,so if anyone has anything to say about what he said about changes,all of that should have been addressed BEFORE they released the Z Series offerings,DUHhhhhhhhhhh...If you are doing something for so long,you should get it right and be consistent.
“Nick- On”
Bro, stay on subject please
One thing to know about Nikon is their worst customer service
Good review until you said the battery life was fantastic. 🤣🤣🤣
No. Not fantastic. Burns through the battery. Not like my Nikon DSLR at all.
What was one is now probably 3 or at least 2 batteries.
96 are mad because nikon came to get his cookies back from sony. As of today, a7iii still having no audio issues. Upgrade 3.0 for nikon killed sony a7iii.
Nikon is the iPhone for pro cams. While sony is samsung. Canon is Huawei? 😁
Limited touch screen functionality!!
What is it that you miss?
Compared to? One of my most recent Camera purchases was the D5500 purely because it was the only Nikon at the time that had a touchscreen. I didn't miss anything almost from my Olympus or Cannon cameras though the feature set is different in each.
Using the rule of thirds in a video this long drives me crazy. It's not art. Just a video. Center yourself.
Does art make you crazy?
meh. please sit down. ;-)
Blah blah blah the car sales man . Sorry the sales man everything is perfect right ?
nah, i watched because...
Damn dude you are hell of late to the party. You literally said nothing that has not said before when the camera was launched going to one year ago. Waste of time.
Full frame ?
What camera you used for this video?