I use the Z6 on the daily. I shoot real estate as my bread and butter, so EVERYTHING I shoot is on that camera, day and night. 6 - 7 shoots a day, 6 days a week. That thing is a beast and after switching from Canon, I absolutely LOVE Nikon. Great vid, buddy!
Had my Z6 for about two years, great camera, does everything I want to do at the moment. Great in low light, great at high ISO, auto focus is a lot better then some like to say.
Refreshing to see someone not ranting about Nikon, that create great content with his gear, and minimalist approach, great! I´m going to buy this camera too.
I just got back from a woodlands photoshoot an hour ago with my Z6. I am just so happy with it. The beautiful autumn colors captured perfectly. Fantastic quality and great performance.
I have had this setup now for 3 months and i love it ! as you say its all about your user case and what suits your photography. love my Z6 & 7 great video James cheers
I've had a Z6 for 8 months now, (I love it) looking at a second body either a Z6 II or Z7 II. I've also added a couple of primes to my collection. Except for my D5500, and a couple of F lenses, All my DSLRs and lenses are gone. With the Z cameras is like I started photography all over again.
I got the Nikon Z6 this year too. Upgraded from Canon 80D and it's BIG improvement for low light performance. Other points you mentioned are bonuses for me. The camera's very worth it, especially the prices on the used market.
Well done review James! I have been use the Nikon Z6 for over a year now. A great camera for video and photography. The Z lineup is great and ahead of competition.
I wished I bought 2 different coloured L backets too. Recently the price of the Z6 made me buy another one. The best aspect about the Z system is the fantastic Lenses...
I own both the 35mm & 20mm f1.8 S lens along with a Z6 & Z7 and you will love them all, like you I am 100% Nikon Z series and only feel it can get better with firmware updates etc :)
Just got my Z6 yesterday for 1999.00 including the 24-70 f4, a 32gb Sony XQD, a lens filter, and a camera bag. Very happy with the price and after taking a couple hundred test shots, I see what the fuss is about with an S lens.
I switched to the Z System about 16 months ago. AMAZING does not begin to describe it. After 50 years shooting Nikons I'm all Z now, just sold my last piece of the older F lenses and DSLR cameras. Thanks for posting this video.
Glad you like your camera. You're probably too young to remember that Samsung used to make cameras and one of them was the NX1. This camera shot 4K uncropped video with no binning and no nothing. It shot the most detailed videos of any other digital camera system back them...as it still does now. This camera was released in September 2014. This camera is the only one I still use in 2021.
About the Z6, Z7 vs Z6ii Z7ii you explain exactly my same tought! 90% of time, you can get the job don, they have the same things, only small changes. It's not they a different from each. I invest more in good lenses, because they always get more inspensive over the jears. I have both Z6 as a allround, and the Z7 for special puporse background wit alot of details, landscapes.
James, I completely understand your change. I used to have two Nikon bodies and a Lumix GH4 for travel. I got completely confused with the button locations and eventually settled with going Lumix only. I haven’t looked back! I did look at going Z6/Z7 when they first came out and I wanted to go mirrorless, but the tried and tested Lumix avenue looked the better option to me. I’m sure you will not regret your decision, especially if you are going to do event work, where you must have a backup option.
Just watched your video. I bought into the Nikon system with a Nikkormat FT3 in 1977. Never had a failure in any of the Nikons I got subsequently (FE, F301, F801, F4s , D200, D700, D7100 and D750) .Nikon lenses are just superb and fully reliable. I bought a new Z6 in September 2020 (the price dropped prior to the Z6 11 being announced. Don't worry about being unfashionable, you will have the last laugh with Nikon quality and reliability.
I went to college with Nikon FG film days. Was really slow to move to DSLR’s, and bought the older bodies that no one wanted. Only now thinking of moving up from my D300’s and D5200 to current DSLR or Z6II. For video I have been on video camera bodies since the late 80’s. Today it’s mostly the BMPCC4K with 0.71x booster but really miss a super 35 sensor with MFT mount (JVC LS300 great design, but 8 bit only, even live output). So mostly using BMPCC4K with BRAW. Looking at maybe the MEtabones 0.58x with say some of my retro design lenses (Lensbaby Twist 60, Velvet) or future purchase (Lomography Degaurotype Achromatic etc). So My head is less about perfection though full frame corner to corner exploring 200 year old lens designs. So really thinking of the newest Nikon Z6II or cheaper Z6. Probably the Z6II since I believe it can do BRAW and Prores RAWwhile the Z6 can only do prores RAW. I like being format agnostic. (I have FCPX as well as Resolve Studio). BM doesn’t make a system yet that is full frame or even adaptable to full frame... Z cam makes some.. MFT mount with super 35 sensor as well as full frame sensors.. But I really like being able to head out with 1 camera and get both stills and video on the fly if I want. As far as the flips screen? Actually I like the idea of the format it is.. having had the articulated ones... having it side out off camera axis makes it more delicate and easy to hit and damage and feels weird.. so actually I prefer the format the Z series has. For video I have used external monitors for 20-30 years.. so I’m used to it.. I have the Atomos ninja V which would mount up great to the Nikon Z6/Z6II. Then honestly get the cheaper Atomos Shinobi for the BM series cameras since I don’t record externally with those systems.. CFII or USb3.1 drives. Anyway thank you for posting.. if you have any thoughts on my direction let me know.. I’ll check out your other videos.. and subscribing :)
Very well done and informative video! I think it's nice that you achieve awesome videos that are capturing the viewers attention the whole time through without heavy editing and a ton of effects. :)
Nice to see a video where somebody isn’t trading in a 6 month old camera that they loved a week ago because something marginally better came out. I have the Z6. It is a better photography autofocus system away from being a perfect camera and even that has improved with firmware updates.
I agree 100% with you. I did nearly the same in Nov2020. I sold my A6500 and bought a Z6 for 1100 Euro. Ok, it was a presentation model with 2000 shots, but it came with 2 years of warranty. I love the Z6. So far I have only 2 things to complain: the back dial goes to strong and the button on the mode dial is useless, I hate it. The dial move so strong, for what an extra button to safe? Its not a bigger problem for me, since I shoot 95% in M mode. I wish you all time good light LG Bernd
This system is going places, those primes look amazing the low light Railtrack footage on the 20mm 1.8 is sublime. This is all huge value right now.you.bought at just the right moment as prices will rocket soon with import costs.
The 20mm footage looks really nice - a fantastic vlogging lens...if a little heavy! I will be really interested in the 28mm pancake when they release it. If its something like f2.2 then it could basically be the perfect vlogging lens 👍
Interesting thoughts. Z6 vs Z7: From the point of view of low-light photography/astrophotography the larger pixel size (Z6) is a distinct and significant advantage as each pixel collects more light, which boosts the all important signal to noise ratio.
What lens do you use for shooting that? I'm just getting into this and looking to purchase a Z6 (1st REAL camera). The 24-70 that comes with it is nice, but I'm thinking I will need something better to handle dawn/dusk/night shots.
@@MH3GL It depends what you wish to photograph. If Milky Way panoramas etc, where relative short focal lengths are needed, you might look at James Brew's video about this on this channel (April 2021). Specialised astrophotographers nearly always use fixed focal length/prime lenses and in this class the Sigma ART lenses (typically as fast as f1.4) have in general a very good reputation. It is quite possible that the new Z mount Nikkors will also be very good, but they are relatively new, so not a lot of tests etc on them. You might also like to follow some of Alyn Wallace's videos on his RUclips channel to get some very good guidance on techniques etc for this type of photography.
@@nigelorr7938 thanks for the reply! Did some more digging, and it looks like the Nikkor 24mm-f/1.8s is probably going to be the way to go for me. I just can't figure out if the Z or F mount (FTZ adapted) version is the better way to go. If you have any thoughts on either of them, would love to hear them!!
@@MH3GL Can't really say - I gather that in principle the Z design lenses should be much better than the "older" F-mount lenses. I do not have it as I don't really go for widefield astro, but the Sigma ART 24mm f1.4 seems to be very good (and available second hand) but will need the FTZ adaptor.
@@nigelorr7938 gotcha. Will definitely check the Sigma out. 👌 With regard to the Z mount being "better" because it's "newer", I rarely find those things go together in today's world. Older is usually built to a much better standard of quality. But we'll see! Sounds like this is all part of the joy of getting into the photography world 😁😬
Well said James. But do not forget though please, video (unless someone is paying you for it) is not your mission. Your photography is why I'm here. Your rationale is exactly why I didn't sell my D750 when I bought my D850 and as regards your z6 over the Z6ii, it's exactly why when the D780 came out priced as it is, it was at the point that if I was to spend that much, I might as well bite the bullet and get a second D850, which I haven't done either. As I'm a vintage lens shooter it dovetails with staying with DSLRs. Nice kit and I look forward to your next work.
Thanks for sharing James. I currently own the Nikon D7200 and Z50. My to plan is to trade in (sell) D7200 and purchase then Z6II with the 24-70 f4 lens. Still waiting for camera shop's (I live in South Florida) to carry to inventory and saving some dollars, so I can purchase. Looking forward to your next video.
Awesome video and explanation! I also just bought a Nikon Z6 a couple months ago and it's be an amazing "hybrid" camera for both my photography and video work. I fully understand and agree with your choice in this video!
2:50 I love that shot so much! I got myself a z6, too, and l can't wait to film my next adventure with it! l'm so super restless and stuck here in London. Enjoy your Nikon! (BTW, you're using his bed as a photography bag, otherwise ask him! 😅 4:52)
Excellent video James! I just traded all my Nikon F mount gear (D850, 85mm 1.4G, 70-200 F2.8, 24-70, etc.) as well as my Z6 in for 3 new S lenses (14-30 F4 S, 85mm 1.8 S, and 70-200 F2.8 S) as well as the Z7 II. So far I couldn't be happier. I absolutely loved my Z6 but just couldn't justify holding on to it. Gotta have some money left over ;) I don't find the lack of an articulating screen that big of a deal honestly but I can see why you might out in the field. Best of luck and enjoy your new Z6!
As a still only shooter, the flip screen on Canon R drove me crazy, that’s the sole reason i now use Z6. I guess everyone is different, flip screen slows me down. In fact, I’ll rather prefer a fixed screen over the flip out screen. Tilt screen on the Z6 is perfect for still shooters, it is for me at least.
If you don't need some of the improvements in the Z6/Z7 II bodies then it makes perfect sense to get a Z6 in 2021. I mean the only potential downside is that it may not get the same types of updates that the Z II bodies will, and it's firmware update lifecycle is shorter (by about 3 years, as I suspect Nikon will stop updating the firmware or at least adding any new features in about 2 years, as it seems that 5 years is about Nikon's lifecycle for its cameras in general). But yes it does make sense to get the Z6 if you don't need the second card slot, grip, USB power or the additional AF features, and personally if that was the case, you can save $600 and put that towards a lens. From an IQ standpoint, they are VERY similar (they do use the same processor and sensor however I believe Nikon did some refinements to the Z6 II's algorithms especially in the area of noise reduction at high ISOs, although this is more seen on the Z7 II than the Z6 II compared to their generation 1 counterparts; I believe this was because high ISO noise was a bigger problem on the Z7 and they improved it). So basically if you're not shooting sports or wildlife or need 4k60p, the Z6 is fine for everything else,
I have a Panasonic G6 with articulating screen and a Z6. The only time I use the G6 is for a classic VLOG. The flip screen is superior in two major ways: (1) when attached to a gimbal, the flip screen is easy to use without unbalancing the rig, not true for an articulating screen, and (2) you can use it as a waist-level viewfinder a la Hasselblad, which I prefer. You can always view the VLOG on a Z6 by using Snapbridge on your phone.
As you say for classic vlogging out in the field which I do - snapbridge and phone is pretty much useless. I don't have the time to mess around which stuff like that when light and conditions are changing rapidly. If Nikon can develop a hybrid flip and articulating offering in the future - that will keep everyone happy.
great points, also a couple others to ponder, the FLASH / batteries, grip, and lenses are interchangable between both cameras, so no need to get flustered because you picked up the other makers accessory!!, also the flash can be fired by the CL-S OR the radio triggers from both cameras; the other is that the IBIS and the "electronic VR" are TWO DIFFERENT BEASTS, the ibis moves the lens & sensor around, ie the whole sensor shifts around the body cavity, with "electronic VR" the image is cropped as the pixel shift method is used for the stabilization process!! that is to say pixels are alternately turned on/off, so some colour/exposure data is lost, as it is not captured, so some grain, and other issues are to be expected!!
Well done video! I’m going to get the Z6ii,, because I have a lot of SD cards, but I’ve been looking at the used market for the Z6 and it’s tempting. I’m replacing a d750(I’m a landscapes, travel, street, low light no video shooter).
@@joshuagarcia9596 yes, switched to the Z6ii and haven’t used the d750 since. At first it was a bit of a learning curve. It’s excellent in low light and love the Z 24-70 f4, this combo in low light is better then the d750 with 24-70 f2.8 in low light. I don’t shoot video and have been using regular SD cards in the second slot(I haven’t purchased any CFExpress cards yet). I use mostly the viewfinder and not the back screen and battery life is about the same as the d750, plus you can use the same batteries.
Many say screen is problem ... but why? You cant see anything on 2.5-3" screen, if serious you would use external and have 5-7" screen and better preview. Everything is superb with Z6. Thanks for this video 😊
My congratulations James! I also bought myself these 35mm and 20mm lenses. And at first I chose between 20mm and 14-30mm. I chose 20mm because of f / 1.8 and as it turned out, this lens suits me completely for my tasks.
Great choice, I currently use the Z6 for my stills and Z50 for video with my wife using her Z6 to film me as well for my channel. A lot of people especially here on RUclips dismiss the Nikon Z cameras as not good enough for video, but I find they are great, I love the Nikon Z system, I think it has the best lens mount in the business with a lot of potential which Nikon is showing with there lenses. Happy shooting.
A lot of valid points, and i was considering nikon very strongly. but than i saw that i can get a used medium format fuji gfx for less than 2000 dollars. video was nat that important to me - but the image quality is a big step up in my opinion...
That Z50mm/ 1.8 is my everyday lens. Followed by the Z85mm/ 1.8 then the Z40-70 /4 S kit lens. I'm also looking for something in the 20-30 mm range, but they are EXPENSIVE. Considering a second body. should it be a Z6 II or a Z7 II?
Bought my Z6 a bit more than a year ago, it's an absolutely fantastic camera, and with the Z6 II having the exact same sensor, I know that my photos and video won't look any different to someone with a newer camera. That IBIS issue you showed with the 20mm looks really weird though - looks more like the electronic image stabilization (which I don't use, and just do in post) than the actual sensor shift stabilization.
I understand what you mean about the flip-screen James, the only thing I would say is would a fully articulating screen work with an L bracket on the camera? I believe in the Z system too, I've had my Z7 for 18 months now and I just love it.
Excellent choice James. I have exactly the same set up on bodies. Originally, bought the Z6 as a back up and for using it when shooting during the night. I can reassure you that the Z6 is a little bit better for astrophotography, when you downscale any images taken with the Z7 down to 24Mpxs. If you use a tracker though and lower ISOs, then the Z7 is simply unbeatable.
Congratulations on your new equipment James, I'm sure you will make lots of great film or stills as you have been doing up till now. Nikon is cool, I have the "hibrid" D780 and love it.
Very informative video James. I’d never considered a Nikon. I have a Canon M50 as a starter camera for my landscape photography and it’s a great little camera - and significantly cheaper than the Z6. I am starting to find out it’s limitations however, especially on AF. Good to get another perspective rather than Canon.
I use my camera constantly at work. I shoot mostly still images in low light and overall photos, sometimes in macro. Currently, I use a D3500 because it is what I could afford at the time and I really needed a camera. I'm looking heavily into upgrading and will be using the camera for work and it will take a lot of rides on my motorcycle with me as I travel for personal use. I'm looking at a Z6 for about $1770 with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4. That's a lot of of money for my though. I shoot only in manual and most of my video comes from GoPro, but I would like to dabble with the video capabilities. I guess the question is, is it worth upgrading? I also started checking ebay like you suggested.
Nice video, i like it a lot. I also bought a used z6 this week, i really love the Nikon system. For my needs the Z6 is perfect in terms of IQ, handling and everything else i „need“. For about 1400€ used for a kit in perfect condition it‘s a no-brainer. 👍 Have fun and go on with your great work! Greetings from Germany
I bought one in 2021 and I run a full time professional photo business. This is one of the best body values in photography today. It makes ZERO sense to upgrade to the newer version. The main difference is 2 card slots. I can tell you in over 30 years of photography experience and in digital since "day 1", I have never once had a card go bad during a shoot. Not once.
I hear ya! My belief is these people that have had card failures, is due to deleting in camera, and too many write/ reformat cycles, and/ or mistreatment of the cards?! Peace
All these reasons are why I bought a Z50 kit for my "take to work" camera to replace my Olympus EM5 MKII. Don't get me wrong the Oly was nice but one ecosystem and the bogger sensor were huge advantages.
James, I’m 100% Nikon too. My main reason is one set of lenses works on the couple of bodies that I have, that being the Z7 and the Z6… just like you!! Great minds think alike. The Alabamie Kid.
Wow, very well explained. Now after isolation a trip to the camera store is in order. Have you thought about an atomos ninja screen to substitute for a flippy screen on the camera👍👍👍
Thank you! The atmos is very expensive and I just don't think its that practical out in the field for the kind of videos I shoot. So for now I'm just going to have to get used to life without a monitor I guess 👍
Getting with the times would be using the snap bridge app if you want to see yourself, a whole lot easier to compose on your phone 2 feet from your face than 10 feet
I've been doing these videos for 3 Years. SnapBridge & mobile phone is utterly useless for shooting these style of videos the majority of the time. It's cumbersome, time consuming and just not practical for the conditions I shoot in. Light and weather are often rapidly changing. I need to frame up my B-roll shots in literally seconds before moving on to the next. I also often need my phone for other functions during the shoot. Not to mention that Snapbridge isn't all that reliable or enjoyable to use IMO. I can assure you very few RUclips landscape photographers will use mobile phone screen solutions out in the field for these exact reasons. There is a reason they all use articulating screens and almost all camera manufactures are moving towards them - it's just the best and easiest solution overall.
Great pick up in choosing the z6 even in 2021. Did you buy it new? The sensor is amazing especially in low light. 24 MP is plenty for shooting portraits. And now with Photoshop's Super Resolution function - the z6 is going be awesome for landscape as well (provided you have a sharp lens). I shoot portraits and travel photos, the 4k is just icing on the cake. Thanks for a great video.
Canon M50 to Nikon Z6 is exactly the switch I'm contemplating, so this video is very timely for me (yes, I know it's been a year and a half since you released it, but I'm just finding it now). The main downside I see is the inability to see the screen when filming yourself. You said the mirror thing is crappy. Have you tried using the phone app to monitor instead?
I'm waiting for some 3rd party lenses because for now I only have few lenses on ftz... Anyway, wireless shooting with Z is horrible. Application on smartphone not gives me right control and it's slow, so I bought a cheap wireless adapter. It's bad, that Z6 doesn't have built-in speedlight. How many money they saved? 10 dollars? Some people just want to enjoy their camera and not carry next few kilos of another stuff. The thing I like the most is how this camera fits in hands. It's really stable and built with good quality materials.
I nearly bought another A73 and asked the store manager if a z6 would be comparable. He said you’ll save $800 and the z6 is just light years better. I was blown away. I was a Sony guy for a bit and I can’t stop praising my z6 with my 85mm. ALSO, and this is something I think many people don’t know or tend to over look but is key, Nikon Z f1.8 lenses are just as good as G master lenses at less than half the price. I got a 35, 50 and 85 for under 1900. G master 85mm is nearly that price. Lastly and this can not be overstated, the Nikon 50mm vs the Sony 50mm… well anyone who knows about the Sony 50mm knows it’s an embarrassment to photography. In contrast the Nikon 50mm ($479) is one of the best 50mm and is just under the sigma art 135mm as my favorite lens I’ve ever owned. Have you picked up the RAW firmware for the z6? I’m still so tempted. Lastly there’s a SmallRig half cage for the z6 that is a game changer to me.
Good luck with your purchases James. Mind you I'm more interested in your photos than the quality of your video but it's your gig and I understand that you want to improve the product 👍
I'm just wondering why you did not consider the Zfc with it's full-flippy screen. It would have answered your screen concerns and backup camera need, although I can't speak for the video quality...
Another great video James. If you didn't have the Z7 and taking video out of the question, what would your opinions be of the Z6 as a landscape camera? Would the lower resolution sensor be enough now that you have used the higher res Z7 sensor?
Thanks Daniel! In all honesty the Z7 has spoiled me so I would find it difficult to reduce resolution. Having said that when my d850 died in 2019 I used a d750 for a while and was generally really happy with the 24mp sensor. So I feel the z6 is probably perfectly sufficient 👍
@@JamesBrewphoto cheers James. I’m currently using a D7500 which is fine but I’m desperate to join the full frame crowd. Just wondering where to put my money as really want as much bang for my buck in the resolution department as possible but don’t want to bankrupt myself in the process and the Z7 is probably just out of reach for me until prices drop a little
I get what you’re saying about the tilt screen for vlogging, but for the vast majority of us Z6 users, the tilt screen is a lot more convenient to use than a fully articulating screen. Most of us don’t need the ability to see the screen from the front, and having to have the LCD sticking out to the side when shooting high and low is very awkward to say the least.
Even if I didn’t do video at all, I’d prefer articulation in the screen. Low angle portrait landscape photography with a tilt screen is absolutely awful. Nikon appear to be the only major manufacturer that hasn’t yet moved away from tilting only. Fuji, Sony and Canon are now incorporating it into new releases. The market is moving away from them for good reason, they are dated and restricting IMO. Surely a tilting screen on an articulating arm would keep everyone happy - best of both worlds 👍
I’m so excited to get into the Z series.. new to the world of photography and videography. But starting im using a D3300. But I’ll get to a Z one day 🙏🏼.
Sober, convincing, and balanced rationale for use case, James! What have you got against “Lego Mode”?😁 Re: IBIS, my understanding is that cam makers, in general, designed IBIS primarily for photography, not video. Cat (Monty?) cameos, too! Does cat shed in your camera bag? Could be worse - using camera bag as litter box😁. Cheers!
Thanks Paul. Yeah I think you're right regarding Ibis. From what I know IBIS in video also works best at longer focal lengths which is perhaps why at 20mm I get that weird corner waving motion. Monty and Misty are in this video - Misty is the bigger longer haired cat. Yeah I tend to get a lot of fluff on it - it must just be very comfy to sit on or they really like my smell on the bag 😂
Excellent mate. I have so much invested in Nikon as I do wildlife too. I use The D500,D750 and the D850 with ever lens from 500mm down. I keep looking at the Z7ii but what is the FTZ converter like to use with the 70-200 you have.?
Hi, nice You got this orange cage/grip do u can buy this separate, or this is the part of Your tripod? I got k&f tripod, will be nice to have something similar and this can be use as my qick mount to the tripod.
Nikon needs small light 24 and 35mm pancakes for solo vlogging. I use 24mm in the field (Fuji XF 16mm 2.8) and 35mm in the studio/office (Fuji 23mm f2.0) Perfect. The 24-70 f4 would work at 35mm in the office, weights not an issue, but the 24mm small light lens would be nice as I would use the 24-70mm for stills in the field and the 24mm would do the video.
So. Long story short (not really). I own a DLSR and am in the market for new camera. Been using 7d with Magic Lantern. My main focus is on the best video my budget (which isnt really big, otherwise id get A7s3) can buy on a full frame sensor. In below 2k eur budget Z6 even tho it isnt the latest camera it seems like the best choice! On top of what you said, while doing my "research", i found out that (not all but) some of the Nikkor S's DO NOT FOCUS BREATHE almost at all (24, 35, 50 for example, 85 is bad at focus breathing but i guess its what youd expect from higher length lens - viltrox seems like a good half the price substitute). So thats another feature that screams "im all in" on the Z mount if youre serious about video. Saying that when i sell my canon APSC gear im getting Z6 mk1 and Ninja V. N-Log doesnt line skip (but it does x1.1 crop). I guess prores RAW is best shot in DX mode which could still be okish when looking for highest quality possible, its still sort of super 35, cinematically speaking (Prores RAW line skips when in FX mode). It seems to me like the best video camera up to 2k eur and even above especially when plugged into an external recorder. If you think otherwise please do comment. Im curious on why not, maybe ive missed something. After all... its sunday (almost as good as friday), and I had nothing else to do :)))
For video, no reason to get the II. Especially since video only records to one card slot. I love my IIs. But wedding photo only and the AF in low light upgrade is a must.
Do you mean one at a time, or only to the SD (or XQD) card PERIOD? I'm confused. It wouldn't make any sense to limit video recording to only one of the slots.
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I use the Z6 on the daily. I shoot real estate as my bread and butter, so EVERYTHING I shoot is on that camera, day and night. 6 - 7 shoots a day, 6 days a week. That thing is a beast and after switching from Canon, I absolutely LOVE Nikon. Great vid, buddy!
Same here! It's a great camera for real estate and architectural shoots, partnered with the Nikon Z 14-30 F4 S lens!
Had my Z6 for about two years, great camera, does everything I want to do at the moment. Great in low light, great at high ISO, auto focus is a lot better then some like to say.
Refreshing to see someone not ranting about Nikon, that create great content with his gear, and minimalist approach, great! I´m going to buy this camera too.
I just got back from a woodlands photoshoot an hour ago with my Z6. I am just so happy with it. The beautiful autumn colors captured perfectly. Fantastic quality and great performance.
I also recently bought the Z6I, just not for video but for stills and its Low light performance.
I have been swaying for some time now whether to get the Z6, it was good to hear your views on it and to read some of the other comments.
Just got my Z6 original as an upgrade from my m4/3 and I loveeeee it. Of course it’s heavier but the photo quality is wayyyyy better.
I have had this setup now for 3 months and i love it ! as you say its all about your user case and what suits your photography. love my Z6 & 7 great video James cheers
Just about to sell my D5500 and planning on possibly buying the Z6. Thanks for the info.
I've had a Z6 for 8 months now, (I love it) looking at a second body either a Z6 II or Z7 II.
I've also added a couple of primes to my collection.
Except for my D5500, and a couple of F lenses, All my DSLRs and lenses are gone.
With the Z cameras is like I started photography all over again.
same plan !!
Cause it's awesome!!!!!!!!! I would buy it again, no hesitation.
I got the Nikon Z6 this year too. Upgraded from Canon 80D and it's BIG improvement for low light performance. Other points you mentioned are bonuses for me. The camera's very worth it, especially the prices on the used market.
Well done review James! I have been use the Nikon Z6 for over a year now. A great camera for video and photography. The Z lineup is great and ahead of competition.
Thank you!!
I wished I bought 2 different coloured L backets too.
Recently the price of the Z6 made me buy another one.
The best aspect about the Z system is the fantastic Lenses...
I own both the 35mm & 20mm f1.8 S lens along with a Z6 & Z7 and you will love them all, like you I am 100% Nikon Z series and only feel it can get better with firmware updates etc :)
I love to watch and hear someone of the faith, especially when they consistently produce great content
Thank you David - I definitely have the Nikon faith 😇
Just got my Z6 yesterday for 1999.00 including the 24-70 f4, a 32gb Sony XQD, a lens filter, and a camera bag. Very happy with the price and after taking a couple hundred test shots, I see what the fuss is about with an S lens.
I switched to the Z System about 16 months ago.
AMAZING does not begin to describe it.
After 50 years shooting Nikons I'm all Z now, just sold my last piece of the older F lenses and DSLR cameras.
Thanks for posting this video.
Glad you like your camera. You're probably too young to remember that Samsung used to make cameras and one of them was the NX1. This camera shot 4K uncropped video with no binning and no nothing. It shot the most detailed videos of any other digital camera system back them...as it still does now. This camera was released in September 2014. This camera is the only one I still use in 2021.
About the Z6, Z7 vs Z6ii Z7ii you explain exactly my same tought!
90% of time, you can get the job don, they have the same things, only small changes. It's not they a different from each.
I invest more in good lenses, because they always get more inspensive over the jears. I have both Z6 as a allround, and the Z7 for special puporse background wit alot of details, landscapes.
James, I completely understand your change. I used to have two Nikon bodies and a Lumix GH4 for travel. I got completely confused with the button locations and eventually settled with going Lumix only. I haven’t looked back! I did look at going Z6/Z7 when they first came out and I wanted to go mirrorless, but the tried and tested Lumix avenue looked the better option to me. I’m sure you will not regret your decision, especially if you are going to do event work, where you must have a backup option.
Just watched your video. I bought into the Nikon system with a Nikkormat FT3 in 1977. Never had a failure in any of the Nikons I got subsequently (FE, F301, F801, F4s , D200, D700, D7100 and D750) .Nikon lenses are just superb and fully reliable. I bought a new Z6 in September 2020 (the price dropped prior to the Z6 11 being announced. Don't worry about being unfashionable, you will have the last laugh with Nikon quality and reliability.
kept my 2- Z6's ..now just got a Z7-ii for high res photos..nikon Z system just works for me..
Great purchases, James. Happy shooting.
I went to college with Nikon FG film days. Was really slow to move to DSLR’s, and bought the older bodies that no one wanted. Only now thinking of moving up from my D300’s and D5200 to current DSLR or Z6II. For video I have been on video camera bodies since the late 80’s. Today it’s mostly the BMPCC4K with 0.71x booster but really miss a super 35 sensor with MFT mount (JVC LS300 great design, but 8 bit only, even live output). So mostly using BMPCC4K with BRAW. Looking at maybe the MEtabones 0.58x with say some of my retro design lenses (Lensbaby Twist 60, Velvet) or future purchase (Lomography Degaurotype Achromatic etc). So My head is less about perfection though full frame corner to corner exploring 200 year old lens designs. So really thinking of the newest Nikon Z6II or cheaper Z6. Probably the Z6II since I believe it can do BRAW and Prores RAWwhile the Z6 can only do prores RAW. I like being format agnostic. (I have FCPX as well as Resolve Studio). BM doesn’t make a system yet that is full frame or even adaptable to full frame... Z cam makes some.. MFT mount with super 35 sensor as well as full frame sensors.. But I really like being able to head out with 1 camera and get both stills and video on the fly if I want. As far as the flips screen? Actually I like the idea of the format it is.. having had the articulated ones... having it side out off camera axis makes it more delicate and easy to hit and damage and feels weird.. so actually I prefer the format the Z series has. For video I have used external monitors for 20-30 years.. so I’m used to it.. I have the Atomos ninja V which would mount up great to the Nikon Z6/Z6II. Then honestly get the cheaper Atomos Shinobi for the BM series cameras since I don’t record externally with those systems.. CFII or USb3.1 drives. Anyway thank you for posting.. if you have any thoughts on my direction let me know.. I’ll check out your other videos.. and subscribing :)
It’s the best deal in camera on 2021!
I love mine.
Breaking down some of its cinematic features and posting about it has been fun too
Very well done and informative video! I think it's nice that you achieve awesome videos that are capturing the viewers attention the whole time through without heavy editing and a ton of effects. :)
Nice to see a video where somebody isn’t trading in a 6 month old camera that they loved a week ago because something marginally better came out. I have the Z6. It is a better photography autofocus system away from being a perfect camera and even that has improved with firmware updates.
I agree 100% with you. I did nearly the same in Nov2020. I sold my A6500 and bought a Z6 for 1100 Euro. Ok, it was a presentation model with 2000 shots, but it came with 2 years of warranty. I love the Z6. So far I have only 2 things to complain: the back dial goes to strong and the button on the mode dial is useless, I hate it. The dial move so strong, for what an extra button to safe? Its not a bigger problem for me, since I shoot 95% in M mode.
I wish you all time good light
LG
Bernd
This system is going places, those primes look amazing the low light Railtrack footage on the 20mm 1.8 is sublime. This is all huge value right now.you.bought at just the right moment as prices will rocket soon with import costs.
The 20mm footage looks really nice - a fantastic vlogging lens...if a little heavy! I will be really interested in the 28mm pancake when they release it. If its something like f2.2 then it could basically be the perfect vlogging lens 👍
@@JamesBrewphoto I'm so going for the pancake lenses too!!!
Interesting thoughts. Z6 vs Z7: From the point of view of low-light photography/astrophotography the larger pixel size (Z6) is a distinct and significant advantage as each pixel collects more light, which boosts the all important signal to noise ratio.
What lens do you use for shooting that? I'm just getting into this and looking to purchase a Z6 (1st REAL camera). The 24-70 that comes with it is nice, but I'm thinking I will need something better to handle dawn/dusk/night shots.
@@MH3GL It depends what you wish to photograph. If Milky Way panoramas etc, where relative short focal lengths are needed, you might look at James Brew's video about this on this channel (April 2021). Specialised astrophotographers nearly always use fixed focal length/prime lenses and in this class the Sigma ART lenses (typically as fast as f1.4) have in general a very good reputation. It is quite possible that the new Z mount Nikkors will also be very good, but they are relatively new, so not a lot of tests etc on them. You might also like to follow some of Alyn Wallace's videos on his RUclips channel to get some very good guidance on techniques etc for this type of photography.
@@nigelorr7938 thanks for the reply!
Did some more digging, and it looks like the Nikkor 24mm-f/1.8s is probably going to be the way to go for me. I just can't figure out if the Z or F mount (FTZ adapted) version is the better way to go.
If you have any thoughts on either of them, would love to hear them!!
@@MH3GL Can't really say - I gather that in principle the Z design lenses should be much better than the "older" F-mount lenses. I do not have it as I don't really go for widefield astro, but the Sigma ART 24mm f1.4 seems to be very good (and available second hand) but will need the FTZ adaptor.
@@nigelorr7938 gotcha.
Will definitely check the Sigma out. 👌
With regard to the Z mount being "better" because it's "newer", I rarely find those things go together in today's world. Older is usually built to a much better standard of quality.
But we'll see! Sounds like this is all part of the joy of getting into the photography world 😁😬
Great video!! Love the Z6!
Hi James.
...Got the Z6 and the 14-30mm myself - and i abolutely love this setup for landscape photography ...great video - thanks a lot :o)
Another point not mentioned about the pivot screen, you can swivel it completely around and park
and protect the screen when the camera is not in use.
Yes good point
I greatly look forward to your review of the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8. In particular, I'd like to know if you prefer it over the 35 mm f/1.8 for video.
Yay! 100% - you're all in!
Well said James. But do not forget though please, video (unless someone is paying you for it) is not your mission. Your photography is why I'm here. Your rationale is exactly why I didn't sell my D750 when I bought my D850 and as regards your z6 over the Z6ii, it's exactly why when the D780 came out priced as it is, it was at the point that if I was to spend that much, I might as well bite the bullet and get a second D850, which I haven't done either. As I'm a vintage lens shooter it dovetails with staying with DSLRs. Nice kit and I look forward to your next work.
Thanks for sharing James. I currently own the Nikon D7200 and Z50. My to plan is to trade in (sell) D7200 and purchase then Z6II with the 24-70 f4 lens. Still waiting for camera shop's (I live in South Florida) to carry to inventory and saving some dollars, so I can purchase. Looking forward to your next video.
Awesome video and explanation! I also just bought a Nikon Z6 a couple months ago and it's be an amazing "hybrid" camera for both my photography and video work. I fully understand and agree with your choice in this video!
2:50 I love that shot so much! I got myself a z6, too, and l can't wait to film my next adventure with it! l'm so super restless and stuck here in London. Enjoy your Nikon! (BTW, you're using his bed as a photography bag, otherwise ask him! 😅 4:52)
Thanks! Haha 😂
Excellent video James! I just traded all my Nikon F mount gear (D850, 85mm 1.4G, 70-200 F2.8, 24-70, etc.) as well as my Z6 in for 3 new S lenses (14-30 F4 S, 85mm 1.8 S, and 70-200 F2.8 S) as well as the Z7 II. So far I couldn't be happier. I absolutely loved my Z6 but just couldn't justify holding on to it. Gotta have some money left over ;) I don't find the lack of an articulating screen that big of a deal honestly but I can see why you might out in the field. Best of luck and enjoy your new Z6!
As a still only shooter, the flip screen on Canon R drove me crazy, that’s the sole reason i now use Z6. I guess everyone is different, flip screen slows me down. In fact, I’ll rather prefer a fixed screen over the flip out screen. Tilt screen on the Z6 is perfect for still shooters, it is for me at least.
Get the Moza Air 2S Gimbal for steadier video shots. I shoot with the Z 6, as well, so...
Great review! I agree about the flip screen. Its definitely a pain when shooting portraits 🤦🏻
Well done James!
If you don't need some of the improvements in the Z6/Z7 II bodies then it makes perfect sense to get a Z6 in 2021. I mean the only potential downside is that it may not get the same types of updates that the Z II bodies will, and it's firmware update lifecycle is shorter (by about 3 years, as I suspect Nikon will stop updating the firmware or at least adding any new features in about 2 years, as it seems that 5 years is about Nikon's lifecycle for its cameras in general). But yes it does make sense to get the Z6 if you don't need the second card slot, grip, USB power or the additional AF features, and personally if that was the case, you can save $600 and put that towards a lens. From an IQ standpoint, they are VERY similar (they do use the same processor and sensor however I believe Nikon did some refinements to the Z6 II's algorithms especially in the area of noise reduction at high ISOs, although this is more seen on the Z7 II than the Z6 II compared to their generation 1 counterparts; I believe this was because high ISO noise was a bigger problem on the Z7 and they improved it). So basically if you're not shooting sports or wildlife or need 4k60p, the Z6 is fine for everything else,
I have a Panasonic G6 with articulating screen and a Z6. The only time I use the G6 is for a classic VLOG. The flip screen is superior in two major ways: (1) when attached to a gimbal, the flip screen is easy to use without unbalancing the rig, not true for an articulating screen, and (2) you can use it as a waist-level viewfinder a la Hasselblad, which I prefer. You can always view the VLOG on a Z6 by using Snapbridge on your phone.
As you say for classic vlogging out in the field which I do - snapbridge and phone is pretty much useless. I don't have the time to mess around which stuff like that when light and conditions are changing rapidly. If Nikon can develop a hybrid flip and articulating offering in the future - that will keep everyone happy.
Get the Z70-200 C2.8 S lens! Best lens out there! Works great with my Z6!
great points, also a couple others to ponder, the FLASH / batteries, grip, and lenses are interchangable between both cameras, so no need to get flustered because you picked up the other makers accessory!!, also the flash can be fired by the CL-S OR the radio triggers from both cameras; the other is that the IBIS and the "electronic VR" are TWO DIFFERENT BEASTS, the ibis moves the lens & sensor around, ie the whole sensor shifts around the body cavity, with "electronic VR" the image is cropped as the pixel shift method is used for the stabilization process!! that is to say pixels are alternately turned on/off, so some colour/exposure data is lost, as it is not captured, so some grain, and other issues are to be expected!!
Well done video! I’m going to get the Z6ii,, because I have a lot of SD cards, but I’ve been looking at the used market for the Z6 and it’s tempting. I’m replacing a d750(I’m a landscapes, travel, street, low light no video shooter).
I'm fairly confident you'll love the Z6II 👍
Have you made the switch? I currently have a d750 and have been thinking about upgrading
@@joshuagarcia9596 yes, switched to the Z6ii and haven’t used the d750 since. At first it was a bit of a learning curve. It’s excellent in low light and love the Z 24-70 f4, this combo in low light is better then the d750 with 24-70 f2.8 in low light. I don’t shoot video and have been using regular SD cards in the second slot(I haven’t purchased any CFExpress cards yet). I use mostly the viewfinder and not the back screen and battery life is about the same as the d750, plus you can use the same batteries.
Many say screen is problem ... but why? You cant see anything on 2.5-3" screen, if serious you would use external and have 5-7" screen and better preview. Everything is superb with Z6. Thanks for this video 😊
My congratulations James!
I also bought myself these 35mm and 20mm lenses.
And at first I chose between 20mm and 14-30mm. I chose 20mm because of f / 1.8 and as it turned out, this lens suits me completely for my tasks.
I took pictures in low light aquarium complex (flash not allowed) and it's brilliant!
Great Video and I agree with you after watching the whole Video >> Welcome to Nikon Full time
Thank you Peter 🙂
These 1.8s are also amazing!!!!
I would love to have a 28 mm 1.8 pancake lens for z system.
Great choice, I currently use the Z6 for my stills and Z50 for video with my wife using her Z6 to film me as well for my channel.
A lot of people especially here on RUclips dismiss the Nikon Z cameras as not good enough for video, but I find they are great, I love the Nikon Z system, I think it has the best lens mount in the business with a lot of potential which Nikon is showing with there lenses. Happy shooting.
I agree about the flip screen..It is what I am hesitating about...when are they going to engineer it in
A lot of valid points, and i was considering nikon very strongly. but than i saw that i can get a used medium format fuji gfx for less than 2000 dollars. video was nat that important to me - but the image quality is a big step up in my opinion...
You gotta get the 50/1.8S. Superb. Congrats on everything.
That Z50mm/ 1.8 is my everyday lens. Followed by the Z85mm/ 1.8 then the Z40-70 /4 S kit lens.
I'm also looking for something in the 20-30 mm range, but they are EXPENSIVE.
Considering a second body. should it be a Z6 II or a Z7 II?
@@r1berto1 Great lenses, congrats!
@@jeffrey3498 Thanks guy. I'm looking to upgrade the camera, will probably get a Z6II. Need to start making money with all this equipment soon.
@@r1berto1 I got the Z6 which I think is a great camera. The Z6II is even better. Great time to be a photographer. An embarrassment of riches. 😃👍
@@r1berto1 I agree. However, I'm waiting to see if a rumored Z8 will in fact become reality. If so, then I will buy one of those, me thinks.
Bought my Z6 a bit more than a year ago, it's an absolutely fantastic camera, and with the Z6 II having the exact same sensor, I know that my photos and video won't look any different to someone with a newer camera.
That IBIS issue you showed with the 20mm looks really weird though - looks more like the electronic image stabilization (which I don't use, and just do in post) than the actual sensor shift stabilization.
The electronic stabalisation was definitely turned off. I can only assume its the IBIS as I've never encountered it before. Very odd
I have both M50 & Z6, feel good all of them.
I'm all in too!! Z6 and Z6ii
I understand what you mean about the flip-screen James, the only thing I would say is would a fully articulating screen work with an L bracket on the camera? I believe in the Z system too, I've had my Z7 for 18 months now and I just love it.
Yes good point John. Manufactures should be able to design the body specific brackets to accomodate this I would hope 🙂
Excellent choice James. I have exactly the same set up on bodies. Originally, bought the Z6 as a back up and for using it when shooting during the night. I can reassure you that the Z6 is a little bit better for astrophotography, when you downscale any images taken with the Z7 down to 24Mpxs. If you use a tracker though and lower ISOs, then the Z7 is simply unbeatable.
Really looking forward to giving the Z6 and 20mm 1.8 a go. Now I've just got to pray for some clear skies 🙏
@@JamesBrewphoto the 20mm z mount is the best choice and my primary lens for shooting nightscapes. It is one of the best in the market!!
Congratulations on your new equipment James, I'm sure you will make lots of great film or stills as you have been doing up till now. Nikon is cool, I have the "hibrid" D780 and love it.
You can use snap bridge to record yourself works great turns your phone into a second screen
Very informative video James. I’d never considered a Nikon. I have a Canon M50 as a starter camera for my landscape photography and it’s a great little camera - and significantly cheaper than the Z6. I am starting to find out it’s limitations however, especially on AF. Good to get another perspective rather than Canon.
I use my camera constantly at work. I shoot mostly still images in low light and overall photos, sometimes in macro. Currently, I use a D3500 because it is what I could afford at the time and I really needed a camera. I'm looking heavily into upgrading and will be using the camera for work and it will take a lot of rides on my motorcycle with me as I travel for personal use. I'm looking at a Z6 for about $1770 with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F/4. That's a lot of of money for my though. I shoot only in manual and most of my video comes from GoPro, but I would like to dabble with the video capabilities. I guess the question is, is it worth upgrading? I also started checking ebay like you suggested.
Awesome vid, I was thinking the same for a bargain z7
Nice video, i like it a lot.
I also bought a used z6 this week, i really love the Nikon system. For my needs the Z6 is perfect in terms of IQ, handling and everything else i „need“.
For about 1400€ used for a kit in perfect condition it‘s a no-brainer. 👍
Have fun and go on with your great work!
Greetings from Germany
I bought one in 2021 and I run a full time professional photo business. This is one of the best body values in photography today. It makes ZERO sense to upgrade to the newer version. The main difference is 2 card slots. I can tell you in over 30 years of photography experience and in digital since "day 1", I have never once had a card go bad during a shoot. Not once.
Especially with XQD cards! They're built like a tank!
I hear ya! My belief is these people that have had card failures, is due to deleting in camera, and too many write/ reformat cycles, and/ or mistreatment of the cards?! Peace
All these reasons are why I bought a Z50 kit for my "take to work" camera to replace my Olympus EM5 MKII. Don't get me wrong the Oly was nice but one ecosystem and the bogger sensor were huge advantages.
James, I’m 100% Nikon too. My main reason is one set of lenses works on the couple of bodies that I have, that being the Z7 and the Z6… just like you!! Great minds think alike. The Alabamie Kid.
Wow, very well explained. Now after isolation a trip to the camera store is in order. Have you thought about an atomos ninja screen to substitute for a flippy screen on the camera👍👍👍
Thank you! The atmos is very expensive and I just don't think its that practical out in the field for the kind of videos I shoot. So for now I'm just going to have to get used to life without a monitor I guess 👍
Getting with the times would be using the snap bridge app if you want to see yourself, a whole lot easier to compose on your phone 2 feet from your face than 10 feet
I've been doing these videos for 3 Years. SnapBridge & mobile phone is utterly useless for shooting these style of videos the majority of the time. It's cumbersome, time consuming and just not practical for the conditions I shoot in. Light and weather are often rapidly changing. I need to frame up my B-roll shots in literally seconds before moving on to the next. I also often need my phone for other functions during the shoot. Not to mention that Snapbridge isn't all that reliable or enjoyable to use IMO. I can assure you very few RUclips landscape photographers will use mobile phone screen solutions out in the field for these exact reasons. There is a reason they all use articulating screens and almost all camera manufactures are moving towards them - it's just the best and easiest solution overall.
@@JamesBrewphoto you can’t use your camera at all with just a rotating screen, your issue was composing, that’s it.
Great pick up in choosing the z6 even in 2021. Did you buy it new? The sensor is amazing especially in low light. 24 MP is plenty for shooting portraits. And now with Photoshop's Super Resolution function - the z6 is going be awesome for landscape as well (provided you have a sharp lens). I shoot portraits and travel photos, the 4k is just icing on the cake. Thanks for a great video.
Bought second hand 👍
Canon M50 to Nikon Z6 is exactly the switch I'm contemplating, so this video is very timely for me (yes, I know it's been a year and a half since you released it, but I'm just finding it now). The main downside I see is the inability to see the screen when filming yourself. You said the mirror thing is crappy. Have you tried using the phone app to monitor instead?
I'm waiting for some 3rd party lenses because for now I only have few lenses on ftz... Anyway, wireless shooting with Z is horrible. Application on smartphone not gives me right control and it's slow, so I bought a cheap wireless adapter. It's bad, that Z6 doesn't have built-in speedlight. How many money they saved? 10 dollars? Some people just want to enjoy their camera and not carry next few kilos of another stuff. The thing I like the most is how this camera fits in hands. It's really stable and built with good quality materials.
Huge truth to the Z6 advantage over the Z7 when it comes to low light. Bigger pixels mean more light entering them. Pretty simple.
I nearly bought another A73 and asked the store manager if a z6 would be comparable. He said you’ll save $800 and the z6 is just light years better. I was blown away. I was a Sony guy for a bit and I can’t stop praising my z6 with my 85mm. ALSO, and this is something I think many people don’t know or tend to over look but is key, Nikon Z f1.8 lenses are just as good as G master lenses at less than half the price. I got a 35, 50 and 85 for under 1900. G master 85mm is nearly that price. Lastly and this can not be overstated, the Nikon 50mm vs the Sony 50mm… well anyone who knows about the Sony 50mm knows it’s an embarrassment to photography. In contrast the Nikon 50mm ($479) is one of the best 50mm and is just under the sigma art 135mm as my favorite lens I’ve ever owned.
Have you picked up the RAW firmware for the z6? I’m still so tempted. Lastly there’s a SmallRig half cage for the z6 that is a game changer to me.
Good luck with your purchases James.
Mind you I'm more interested in your photos than the quality of your video but it's your gig and I understand that you want to improve the product 👍
OK James, at 15:30 when the Z7 resumed focus, the exposure was different, strange...
It was set to auto ISO - so the camera just probably shifted the ISO slightly differently 🙂
I'm just wondering why you did not consider the Zfc with it's full-flippy screen. It would have answered your screen concerns and backup camera need, although I can't speak for the video quality...
Although the Z6 doesn't have an articulating screen you can use SnapBridge as a monitor when videoing.
Yeah good point. I just find mobile phone monitor via snap bridge out in the field to be too much hassle
Thank you for that James. Is it just me but I would love a video telling the story of the death of all those cameras.
I actually have a video on some of the major deaths. Posted about 14 months ago 😥
Another great video James. If you didn't have the Z7 and taking video out of the question, what would your opinions be of the Z6 as a landscape camera? Would the lower resolution sensor be enough now that you have used the higher res Z7 sensor?
Thanks Daniel! In all honesty the Z7 has spoiled me so I would find it difficult to reduce resolution. Having said that when my d850 died in 2019 I used a d750 for a while and was generally really happy with the 24mp sensor. So I feel the z6 is probably perfectly sufficient 👍
@@JamesBrewphoto cheers James. I’m currently using a D7500 which is fine but I’m desperate to join the full frame crowd. Just wondering where to put my money as really want as much bang for my buck in the resolution department as possible but don’t want to bankrupt myself in the process and the Z7 is probably just out of reach for me until prices drop a little
The z6 would be a wise choice
Please which is better for photograhy nikon d5600 or canon m50
I get what you’re saying about the tilt screen for vlogging, but for the vast majority of us Z6 users, the tilt screen is a lot more convenient to use than a fully articulating screen. Most of us don’t need the ability to see the screen from the front, and having to have the LCD sticking out to the side when shooting high and low is very awkward to say the least.
Even if I didn’t do video at all, I’d prefer articulation in the screen. Low angle portrait landscape photography with a tilt screen is absolutely awful. Nikon appear to be the only major manufacturer that hasn’t yet moved away from tilting only. Fuji, Sony and Canon are now incorporating it into new releases. The market is moving away from them for good reason, they are dated and restricting IMO. Surely a tilting screen on an articulating arm would keep everyone happy - best of both worlds 👍
Your footage looks.stunning James, colour focus resolution.
I’m so excited to get into the Z series.. new to the world of photography and videography. But starting im using a D3300. But I’ll get to a Z one day 🙏🏼.
Sober, convincing, and balanced rationale for use case, James! What have you got against “Lego Mode”?😁
Re: IBIS, my understanding is that cam makers, in general, designed IBIS primarily for photography, not video.
Cat (Monty?) cameos, too! Does cat shed in your camera bag? Could be worse - using camera bag as litter box😁. Cheers!
Thanks Paul. Yeah I think you're right regarding Ibis. From what I know IBIS in video also works best at longer focal lengths which is perhaps why at 20mm I get that weird corner waving motion. Monty and Misty are in this video - Misty is the bigger longer haired cat. Yeah I tend to get a lot of fluff on it - it must just be very comfy to sit on or they really like my smell on the bag 😂
Good video and thanks for tour experience. I'm going to buy a Nikon z6 only for landscape photography. Is It good for landscape?
Yes it's my only camera and I use it solely for landscape l, check my images if you want. I use it with the 14-30mm and love it.
Yes absolutely I use mine for landsxape
Yes its a great landscape camera 👍
I have the Z6, use it for landscapes, extremely happy with images.
Great video, I already haveZ6, so I am thinking about going other way. I want original Z7.
Excellent mate.
I have so much invested in Nikon as I do wildlife too. I use The D500,D750 and the D850 with ever lens from 500mm down.
I keep looking at the Z7ii but what is the FTZ converter like to use with the 70-200 you have.?
Thanks Craig. The FTZ is brilliant. It works very well with the telephoto I have and I have no hesitations about using f Mount lenses on the z bodies
@@JamesBrewphoto Thank you mate. 👍
I love my Z6. The only thing I miss is 60 fps in 4K capability.
Hi, nice You got this orange cage/grip do u can buy this separate, or this is the part of Your tripod? I got k&f tripod, will be nice to have something similar and this can be use as my qick mount to the tripod.
Nikon needs small light 24 and 35mm pancakes for solo vlogging. I use 24mm in the field (Fuji XF 16mm 2.8) and 35mm in the studio/office (Fuji 23mm f2.0) Perfect. The 24-70 f4 would work at 35mm in the office, weights not an issue, but the 24mm small light lens would be nice as I would use the 24-70mm for stills in the field and the 24mm would do the video.
So. Long story short (not really). I own a DLSR and am in the market for new camera. Been using 7d with Magic Lantern. My main focus is on the best video my budget (which isnt really big, otherwise id get A7s3) can buy on a full frame sensor. In below 2k eur budget Z6 even tho it isnt the latest camera it seems like the best choice! On top of what you said, while doing my "research", i found out that (not all but) some of the Nikkor S's DO NOT FOCUS BREATHE almost at all (24, 35, 50 for example, 85 is bad at focus breathing but i guess its what youd expect from higher length lens - viltrox seems like a good half the price substitute). So thats another feature that screams "im all in" on the Z mount if youre serious about video.
Saying that when i sell my canon APSC gear im getting Z6 mk1 and Ninja V. N-Log doesnt line skip (but it does x1.1 crop). I guess prores RAW is best shot in DX mode which could still be okish when looking for highest quality possible, its still sort of super 35, cinematically speaking (Prores RAW line skips when in FX mode).
It seems to me like the best video camera up to 2k eur and even above especially when plugged into an external recorder. If you think otherwise please do comment. Im curious on why not, maybe ive missed something. After all... its sunday (almost as good as friday), and I had nothing else to do :)))
For video, no reason to get the II. Especially since video only records to one card slot. I love my IIs. But wedding photo only and the AF in low light upgrade is a must.
Do you mean one at a time, or only to the SD (or XQD) card PERIOD? I'm confused. It wouldn't make any sense to limit video recording to only one of the slots.
@@buckwilde1511 one at a time aka no redundancy can chose which card you want it to
@@robbie154 WHEW! You had me wondering for a sec ... thanks for clarifying!