Thank you for talking plainly that most of us understand. I also have D750 and just bought Z6II. Your tips are solidly from experiences and I love that. Great video.
I went looking for a video on exactly this: a D750 shooter looking at the Z6 ii specifically. Rented a Sony a6500 7 years ago and couldn’t stand it cause of the viewfinder. They’ve improved quite a bit, and thanks to this I might take the plunge.
One of the most important videos I have watched for my own photography. I have a D750 and have been looking at moving to a Z6II. Everything you said was relevant to me. Thanks so much for doing this video. I am looking forward to hearing more about the journey.
Its a really informative video. The best ones I have seen so far. I myself use a D750 and was planning to add Z6ii to my list, thanks for the honest on-ground review :)
Hey Joe: As former D750 user converted to Z6 now z6ii. in 3 months 750 will be on the shelf. Have not looked back once I moved to Z and the 750 was the best camera! Enjoy - I do recommend the 24-70 f4 for Z if you don't want to invest in too much glass. Well worth it for the lack of noise when focusing for video.
Thanks I appreciate the advice! I can tell it's next level already and super excited to put it to work. I will say I've had way too many bad experiences with 24-7- zooms. I might be rough on my lenses or something, but they always end up going out of focus on the edges at some point, so I go prime with wider lenses now.
Thank you for your efforts to help those of us considering the move to mirrorless! As many have said, this is the best comparison video I've ever seen. Your passion is evident and admirable, your humility and transparency is refreshing. I have the D750 and have been looking at mirrorless, specifically the Z6ii and your video has helped me make up my mind to pull the trigger. Before I go to bed here shortly I'll be placing my order! Also love the dual camera harness. I'll be looking for that as well!
Absolutely agree, but I have found that Z6II is lasting longer than I thought, because I turn my camera off after every picture. Still haven't figured out exactly how long it will go , but will let you know when I do.
I did the same as you. Thought about the Z7II also but ended up with the Z6II. I’ve been using the Z6II during my travels to south east Asia and I must say I am actually enjoying the Z6II. The video is great. I have been shooting some photos with the Z6II and the autofocus is really a step up from the 750. Pinky hanging no problem with the battery grip and more juice too, can’t go wrong.
Hey man, amazing review! I actually bought a Z6ii after shooting aps-c for a few years, and it utilized my entire budget haha. But now I think I might sell it and get back to aps-c, and invest those money in lenses and other stuff. Cheers and wishing you great shots!
I remember when I said goodbye to DSLR and joined the mirrorless world, it felt like saying goodbye to a best friend. I’ve been a Nikon user for 8 years, I started with a D3200 move to a D3400, D5600, D7500, D850 and finally moved to a Z6 and a Z6 II. Nikon DSLR or DSLR in general is something I recommend everyone to start with, I loved what you said about knowing what your settings should be depending on the light of the room or day and the look you want your image to have and I believe that makes a great photographer. I would just look at something and even that I didn’t have my camera just think: “that would look great with a 1/80 IS0 1600 and a 2.8” You have a great channel, very interesting perspective.
Thank you for this video! I have been a D750 user (non-pro) for 6+ years and love the camera. I shoot mainly portraits, events and people. I appreciate hearing from people and wedding photographers about real-world use instead of rambling about specs and showing people jumping up and down in front of the camera to test focus. 😊 Your comments in this video were just what I like to hear. Looking forward to your thoughts once you put the Z6ii through its paces in elopements. Thanks again!
@@JoeHendricks I too have the 70-200 2.8 S... make sure you get the 1.4x teleconverter. It is amazing. Unlike any other teleconverter you've ever used.
In fact there are 3 different shutter modes. Mechanical Shutter (MS), Electronic Front Curtain Shutter (EFCS) and Electronic Shutter (ES). In MS mode, first curtain blocks the sensor, sensor resets, first curtain opens (drops), sensor buffers the light, second sensor drops and blocks the sensor, sensor reads the whole buffer and resets to first ready state. In EFCS mode, first mechanical curtain is disabled. Sensor resets it self and begins to buffer light and then curtain sensor drops and blocks the sensor, sensor reads the whole buffer and resets to first ready state. Whole process is faster and there will be no detail loss due to the shutter shock of first curtain. But there may be loss of bokeh density. In ES mode, all mechanical shutter is disabled. Sensor resets it self, buffers the light and reads it. But, since reading is much slower than mechanical shutter there may be some rolling shutter effect on picture. Don't use it unless you have to. ES mode is active only in Silent Shutter Mode. If you select auto shutter mode camera will use EFCS upto 1/320 shutter speed, above that it will use MS. If I was wedding/portrait shooter I would use MS mode all the time because of rolling shutter effect of ES and loss of bokeh strength of EFCS.
I switched from D750 to Z6ii. Everything is so great and upgraded. Only thing I mess is the accuracy of autofocus in AF-S mode. Like my d750 knew where to focus and in a millisecond it focuses while z6ii takes its own time of about 20 Milliseconds, feels like my z6ii focuses everywhere just to find the right place. For remaining all the things D750 is no match for z6ii. Go mirrorrless to find new horizons which you never even thought existed. Imagine if you can get a histogram right on the LCD before taking a photo. Like, dude!! That's the stuff I used to do after taking a photo in photoshop
@@JoeHendricks then please let me know when the Nikon Z6iii will come out. I want to know if I should just buy the Z6ii or wait 6 months and see if one is announced 🤗🤔🤣
All of the Nikon lenses work great on the Z6II. They just stick out a little bit more with that adapter connected. But focusing and regular operations worked really great.
Check out the Meike MK grip. It’s a perfect fit and gives your pinky somewhere to grip and also better clearance for the FTZ adaptor. I came from the D850 to Z7 1 AND 2 and it feels just as great if not better.
Excellent video! One of the best Z6ii reviews ! I have a d750 and going to switch to the Z6ii with 24-70 f4 and FTZ Adapter. Very informative and great tips! How is F glass on the Z6ii ? I have a lot of F glass and going to use it till I replace it.
Thanks for the comment Nancy! I will say that I have a 14-24 2.8 F lens that was acting up with my D750 (not stopping down all the way for some reason) and when I put it on the Z6II, with the ftz adapter, it worked great! It's like th lens was brand new again. The F lenses have all been good on the Z6II, but I will say, once you try the new S lenses for the Z mount, the difference is night and day!! They are sooo quiet... almost too quiet! :) Hope that helps
F lenses are perfectly fine but AF-D lenses won’t autofocus on Z bodies.. only the G/E lenses will.. lens performance will be same but the focus will be more accurate..
Hi, I just found your channel and just subscribed. Thank you so much for this video specifically as I am trying to make the decision to go mirrorless. I shoot with a D850 and D750 and have been resisting mirrorless for several reasons that I won't bore you with here. However, I found your comparisons between the two formats of cameras most helpful, so thank you again.
Great video man. As someone who has also used the D750 for many years (still do) one thing I'm curious about is if the Z6ii can show different aspect ratios frame lines? As a studio portrait shooter, a lot of the work I do ends up on social media, like Instagram, which usually has a 4:5 aspect ratio. When shooting with the D750, I always have to leave lots of headroom so I know I can crop to 4:5 in post. But I would love to just have a 4:5 frame line in my viewfinder so if I know I am shooting for social media, I have a proper frame line to compose to. Does the Z6ii have different options for frame line?
It has different options, but not 4:5. There is a 1:1 aspect ratio which will get you a little closer to what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, it’s not guide lines, it’s a full crop of the image.
Joe!! Joe! LONG TIME NO SEE! since vegas many many years ago with justin and matt. You appeared in my feed. Shocked you never made the switch to the D850. it’s been my workhorse for 6 years great content! the D850 allows Raw small + raw medium I grew to hate viewing my subjects through a monitor. sold my mirrorless and came back to slr - gonna give the new fuji xh2s a try.
It's pretty amazing how the shooting experience has advanced with mirrorless. Now that I'm used to mirrorless, my D750 feels like I'm shooting with a film camera (ie, where I'm just relying on the meter in the viewfinder).
@@MichaelSeneschal - it's futile, yes. I personally do think that the hard facts must be correct. Here, the data eloped. A future proof version of 9-10 years (that will be correct in 2023-2024) would have been to say that the camera was released in 2014, whereas the Z 6ii was in 2020. In chip technology, 6 years represent 4 Moore's Law cycles and that is ages of difference. 4 cycles could mean up to 16 times more processing power avails on the same chip area ("up to", because nanofication increases the requirement for diagnostic circuitry and backup circuits that are used in case the primary fails).
@@jpdj2715 I'm not worried about exact dates. I'm telling you the difference between two cameras, but I can tell you it feels like I've been using that D750 for 15 years! :) I'm sure that thought might drive you crazy though.... oops.
I’m at the point of considering Mirrorless from my D750, so I’m reading and watching many reviews. Thank you for sharing your experiences. One thing I’m taking away is - what an incredible camera the D750 is, that it holds up so well after seven years. Remember how we all used to upgrade every couple years as the DSLR’s evolved? Would be interested in your experience with the FTZ adapter, if you’ve tried it. I’ve a bunch of Nikon F-mount glass that would be really expensive to swap out. Also how is your battery life? I shoot dance theater and I’m used to being able to take 1,000 plus shots of a show on a single battery. The D750 has been amazing for low light, theater work. Always sharp, even with the focus assist light off (which is a requirement for theater)
Mandy, I don't have little experience with the FTZ adapter, but it was fine when I tried it. I also get around 1,000 shots on the Z6II, but I turn my camera off all the time, so it lasts longer than it would for others. I think your biggest problem is going to come with focusing in a dark theatre. The one thing I still use my D750 for is night shooting. The focusing on the Z6II at night is not that great, mainly because of the EVF. Hope that helps.
Thanks Joe. That’s a great watch out on the Z6ii lowlight focus capability. I’ll be sure to test that prior to any purchase. The D750 feels like it can see in the dark.
The lens stabilization sound you hear with the D750 and not with the Z6ii is because the stabilization is shifted from the lens to the 3 axis stabilized sensor and thus inbuilt in the camera. With Z lenses it becomes 5 axis
Im a D750 hybrid event shooter - Ive never had a problem with video. Like you I shoot back button but I have my shutter also set to record. In video I find a contrast point press my back button recompose and press my shutter button to record. 99% of the time I get my clip. I wouldn't track for video anyway. The 1080 is great out of the D750. Its really strange when I hear people say you can't video on it, I find it easy. On exposure the first year I started on aperture priority but then I changed to manual with auto iso for both stills and video - its a much more efficient way of working, your muscle memory is the same for video and photo. I think when my D750's finally die I'll get A7S3 cameras.
@@JoeHendricks if you look at my YT and FB (more photos) you'll see a lot of hybrid event work. The big advantage Nikon has that not many people talk about is the photo/video switch - the way it saves your last settings automatically is crucial to fast hybrid work.
I shoot low light events on my D750 (theater, dance, circus, …) and have been using the “manual with auto ISO” since I got the camera. That trick, plus using the “expose for highlights” and single point focus, means I rarely get a bad shot, and can instead select on composition, expression on performer’s face, movement of costume pieces, etc. (F/2.8 glass shot wide open with the camera on a monopod).
Really really god cover! Haven't made the jump myself, waiting for the Z9 first to see that Nikon will continue to be a player in the camera market (yes, I'm very concerned. Stucked with all my F-glass). Would appreciate if you could make a short video were you stress the AF in continuous and some action, just a verdict. Thank you
I had the same problem with SONY TOUGH 64GB cards. Very fast, very good quality build but i always got error messages. So, i exchanged them with some Sandisk Cards and i feel safe. Who knows, maybe an incompatibility with Nikons? (I use D750 and D780 cameras)
Thanks for this video, I am currently looking at this Z6ii camera (now in Oct. 2021), but I will keep using my D750 as well until it goes. For professionals you always need 2 cameras anyway. Hope you still love you Z6ii. I will check out some of your other videos on that. I subscribed.
Debated between the Z 6 ii and the D780. So I rented them both and the Z 7ii . Loved them all but felt for me the D780 was the one. First full frame, had the D7200 prior and loved it, in fact said " I will never go full frame" haha never say never. I am sure I will add a mirror less in a few years. It was hard to return that Z 7 ii. It was fun to shot with.
Just switched from Two D750s to Z6II are you still using the Z6II and what is your Oppinion One year plus later ??? got the FTZ II and so far all of my glass works 100% my Tamron 24/70 for some reason did not work but my Tamron 70/200 works just fine?? so i bought the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 and it's like Heaven LOL please reply with an update thanks....
Awesome review 🤘😉 I have shot with Sony 20+ years. Switched to Nikon 2019 and got the D750 (fell in love) Just ordered the Z6ii and look forward to being amazed 🤪
Great, I just ordered the Sony Tough card. I hope I'm not going to get that same issue. If it does, I'm going back to XQD. My XQD in my Z6 never failed.
Found your channel via your BH review of the Z6ii. Good review/video... I'm kind of new to mirrorless too as I'm still working them into my flow. I have a Z6 & 7 and use them along w/a D810. I shoot a fair amt of studio stuff w/off camera strobes so the WYSIWYG value isn't as big of a deal for me but I love the output of both Z cameras. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the price of the Z glass. Currently have the 17-4-30, 24-70 f4's and the 85mm 1.8 - great acuity/silly prices (IMHO). Anyhow, I subbed, cheers from Pittsburgh!
I've been shooting professionally for 40 years and I finally pulled the trigger on mirrorless and ordered the Nikon Z6 II. Unfortunately, it's on backorder. Looking forward to getting to know it when it comes.
Steven, my was on back order too. I found out that you can connect your NPS number to your checkout (wherever you got it form) and you will be bumped to the front of the line to receive it! Good luck.
@@JoeHendricks Wonderfull idea! I just got off the phone with B&H and they were able to add my NPS number to my existing order. No hard date yet, but they did say they are getting in some shipments and my NPS number should bump my order up a bit higher toward the front of the line. Thanks again! 👍🏼
GREAT VIDEO. Would like your opinion on this. I own the D 800 with 3 lenses. 14 to 24 ,2.8. 24 to 70 2.8 an the 80 to 400 5.6 I own the Sony 7 R with the 24 to 240 and as of last week it stopped workin. Yesterday I saw the NIKON Z 6 2 and Z 7 2. LOVED both. I do mostly travel photography as a hobby/ semi professional . WHICH CAMERA do I buy. Sell everything and buy one camera One Z lens?? you kind thoughts
Dude, the D800 with those three lenses is a great set up. If you went to a Z6II, it would be a downgrade in image size, so if you made the switch, then you definitely want to go Z7II.
Wish I could agree with you on the focusing being better than the 750 but it's not even close. After a week testing the Z6II it pales in comparison with the 750's AF. While I really like the body stabilization and weight I can't see why I'd leave all that glass behind (yes, I know there's an adapter) to change to this new tech.
Hello. I don't have enough money for a z8, I was thinking about a z6ii....z7. or a D850. At the moment I have a Nikon D750 with which I do some product photography and more recently I go to events. I was thinking about the days that some say it's good, others say it's not worth it. I would like to know what you would guide me to among the 3 cameras. Thank you very much and I wish you a good day.
Honestly, if you’re just doing product and event photography, the D750 is enough camera. The d850 is an easy upgrade that won’t take a lot of learning and you can use all the same lenses. You can find d850’s for super cheap. That’s my opinion, but only you know what you really need and want.
Hi I am using nikon d750 for the last 8 years! Now I am thinking to switch to Z6Ii. I found your video today. My biggest fear is will I have a problem with my SD cards? Should I change them all? I am using scan disk. Extreme pro. Also what will be the fate of my existing lenses? Man, this is a nightmare already. But looks like switching is the need of the hour.
Sounds like you should stick with what you have. It's only time to change your equipment when what you're doing requires you to change. I have no idea what you're talking about with the SD cards. The Z6II uses both compact flash and SD. All of your lenses will work on the Z6II with an adapter easily. BTW, the Z6III is supposed to be coming out soon and I would definitely wait for that. Good luck with your decision.
@@JoeHendricks Thanks a lot for the answer. May be I should research more. What I actually meant was changing my whole system is costly. Including SD cards, lenses etc. I think I will wait for z6111. Could you please tell me this FTZ adapter is good and whether it is not lowering the quality of images? I appreciate very much if you can reply me.
CFexpress card - Sony has this free app "Media Scan Utility" (W10, or Mac) that you can use to assess media health. It can scan SD cards too. Note that it needs a Sony card reader to do the job, though. Next to storage capacity and type of card, the price of cards is determined by two factors: sustained write speed and the number of times a memory cell can be rewritten. Cell rewrites wear the card out - electronically the cell is presented with an over-voltage and each rewrite is a very slow brown-out in electronics terms. Between a Samsung Evo SSD and a Pro version, the Pro version can survive 10 times more rewrites The Media Scan Utility informs about these things. That's good for peace of mind. Card failure? I thought I had card failure with my Z 7 and XQD. Turned out that the Z firmware did not like the formatting I had done in my Windows PC and which made the card look dead to the camera. I just formatted that card in the camera and problems all were gone. Another thing is that writing to a card with program A to file B on card C in device Z will temporarily set a write lock for other the card that works when you take it out of Z and you may not be able to write to that card in device D or PC. Or, most card errors are caused by user errors. Taking a card out when a write operation or lock is ongoing. Writing too many times to a card that is beyond worn. Formatting to the wrong file system. Actual real card failure happens, but relatively is only a hair of all causes. Card performance is another subject and camera performance yet another one. And of course these two combine into the speed we experience. Now performance is not just about how fast a raw FX 45.7 MP file is written to card in my Z 7ii, but it is also a matter of how fast will my camera start up or wake from sleep. Some cards need 4 seconds for startup or wake up. If you want top speed, use cards approved by Nikon. Just ignore card manufacturers that tell you which cameras their cards support because that does not inform about the startup times. This has to do with protocol implementations in the firmware/controller in the memory card (that controls the card's internals). If you want your Z camera to perform the way (speed) Nikon says it can, you need to use these CFexpress cards that Nikon approves. IMO, Sony Tough Cards are preferred.
I traded in my d750 for a fuji but i still miss it, now i got the z6ii but still considering the d750 as my everyday camera and backup. I don't know what to do or should I go with the Z5
Depends on what kind of work you do. It’s much easier to have the same camera as a back up, so you don’t have to “re-learn” an older camera. Z6ii’s are so cheap (in price) now also.
Thanks Lukas, yeah, I saw that after playing with the camera for a while. Take some getting use to, but I like the idea of mapping it to a Function mode!
I'm sticking with the 750 for another generation I think. Not enough great Z mount lenses available and I feel uncomfortable using a cheap adapter that has to carry the 70-200 and huge Sigma 105mm ART lense.
This is interesting to hear someone's thoughts who just switched. I switched from a Nikon D3 to the Sony A7 (which was a very different animal) back in 2014 so I'm used to most of the differences. Just changed to the A9 today as I'm getting more into wildlife. Just wanted to mention that the noise difference you're hearing in the shutter is the difference between mechanical, EFCS (electronic first curtain sync) and silent. All should go up to 1/8000th so I thought it was weird that you said it didn't. Be careful with rolling shutter in electronic (I think the Z6II has a scan speed of 1/22) and strange bokeh with EFCS above 1/500th (ish).
I appreciate the advice! I'll have to do more research on the silent shutter, because there was no way around going above 1/2000th of a second. And thanks for the heads up on the bokeh above 500th of a second! I'm definitely intrigued.
Hey Joe, thanks for the video, been using the D750 with a 24-70 and D850 with my 70-100 vrii, Been considering buying the Z6ii for sometime now, main reason is the cams ability to take a photo right away with out any delay as experienced with DSLR's, and also the light weight, just FYI.....even the D750 / D850 using the scree, the user can see what the photo is going to look like before the photo is taken, the WB can be set etc too Have you been using the MTZ adaptor or have bought the Z lenses or lenses which are specifically for Z series bodies ( not sure if 3rd party lenses have them out) Do you have knowledge if the photos are less sharper using the MTZ adaptor vs using the Z lenses ? Thanks in advance
I struggled a little deciding between the Z6II and Z7II. What it came down to for me was: Is it worth paying an extra $1k for additional resolution I'm not using most of the time? The biggest benefit for my use case is additional image resolution in DX mode (for added "reach" shooting wildlife and other far away subjects). With the Z6II, it's 10.3 megapixels. For the 7, it's 19.5. Ultimately, I decided the Z6II covers all my bases very well - I've been super happy with this camera! 🙂📷
Question for the back button focus users - When a bride/groom or any subject is coming at you and you need to simultaneously move the focus point while auto fucusing, how is that situation better than using one button for two functions and having your thumb free to move the focus point? I can lock my AF when they quit moving by using that back button as a lock. I understand mirrorless is a different animal, but i've never understood the benefit of back button AF with a DSLR.
Don't understand why you would be moving the focus point while the subject is moving, but I'll make a video explaining back button focus. It's super easy, but for some reason is confusing to type out. It's much easier to show you. In the mean time, search for people explaining it on youtube and you will surely find your answer.
@@JoeHendricks To name a few - Composition changes, keeping composition but focusing on someone else in the frame such as a following parent, quickly switching to portrait orientation, Needing to move to a high contrast point in very low lighting when AF is struggling. Receptions can be very tough as people move around the dance floor. I understand your glee with not shooting those anymore haha. I've tried it, but the speed at which I can focus and shoot in split second situations haven't been matched in my attempts. Thanks for your reply and i'll be sure to watch a video if you make an upload!
Hey Joe. Great video. I recently purchased a used D750 totally refurbished by Nikon (new shutter and everything including the rubber material on the body). By the way the D750 is only 7 years old (2014). I'm thinking you will like the Z6 II better with a battery grip on it. Are you using Z-Mount lenses on it?
Hey nice video I like you approach 👍🏻 I've a question because I'm wondering to switch to Z6ii as well. For my job I shoot in real dark situations like discotheque and I'm using the sb910 with camera in single point focus and that makes the sb910 create a beam of light on the subject that permit me to focus. Can you test that on your Z6ii and tell me if it works?
Great detailed insight from such a recent switch. After getting a Z6 a year ago, I can't even bring myself to use my DSLR's anymore... and I look forward to switching all bodies to mirrorless... But I really gotta know what dual harness strap are you using? Do you have a l8nk to it? Thanks!
For those who have not made the junk to mirrorless in the Nikon line, and own the d750, I have a question: Why not get the d780?? If you're a little apprehensive, like me, to "pull the trigger" and own a full line of F lenses, sound like a wise choice since it has a lot of the features from the D5 (or D6, I often forget). Yes, I know currently that the D780 cost more than the Z6 II but that familiarity of DSLR might be worth the cost difference for some.
The reviews I have read on the D780 said “if you shoot mainly stills using the optical viewfinder and are not interested in video, the D780 is probably not worth the cost to upgrade from the D750”. Every photographer has a different use for their gear and a different set of priorities, but that’s my rationale for not just blindly going to the D780
Hey @@MandyFlame ! I never got around to going back and seeing some of my comments about the D780 but I went ahead and got one and I'm so glad that I did! With the D750, I had difficulty color correcting skin tones of darker complexion subjects, which is 95% of my clientele but with this d780, all I did was run it through Lightroom and just tweaked it a little bit and exported JPEGs for my client, very little work to was needed. I'm glad that I did get it because the amount noise that it has at ISO 5000 is the same as ISO 1600 on the D750!
@@LaGaspa good to know! I’m forever color correcting because of the effect of stage theater lighting. Your comment about the high ISO performance is very encouraging
I'll one-up myself @@MandyFlame ! Here in Detroit, my nephew got married on the stage at the Detroit Opera Theater under severe mixed stage lights. It was my first chance to use the D780. I shot auto-ISO, AWB & 85% without a flash with all those colored lights at ISO as high as 32000!! It was a mixed marriage and he's very dark-skinned yet with a Tamron 70-200 G2, I was able to zoom in on the ring on the stage with all those Lightstand and it was BALANCED PERFECTLY!! (Everything was shot through the optical viewfinder). I hope this information helps you but I'm very glad I bought it. I still want a mirrorless to complete my ensemble of "toys"!
Display 45 degrees a limit? Hold camera upside down and you have 90 degrees, plus you can read camera UI when looking up ... I have to add, when I place the camera above my head, the display flat against the camera or at 45 degrees are really good enough. If I were to hold the camera so far above me that I need 90 degrees, my neck would hurt and my arms and shoulder joints would be stretched
Thanks for sharing your views and experience switching from a DSLR to a mirrorless. I can't afford simply going ahead and buying the Z bodies just to try the mirrorless concept. RUclips has been a help and I get the sense that there's something going for mirrorless, but coming from a film shooter and from the pre-AF days, I don't get as excited as the average photographer today about all these new super-duper features. What I get really impressed with is the compactness and Nikon has done a commendable job in the ergonomics. So, I guess its time to retire my good old D300S and move forward. Sub to your channel :- ))
The D300S is a little long in the tooth.🙂 Personally, I have the D300 as well as the D3, that was my primary camera for over a decade until I picked up a Z6 this year. Ergonomic wise, I think I'll prefer the upcoming Z9. The brownie points of my Z6 are: adapting my Canon lenses with AF, focus peaking with manual lenses, better WB and able to use some S lenses. The improved AF is nice too, but Nikon needs to simplify the selection method. While new features may not seem important for old timers liked myself (Nikonian since the late seventies), but as long as one is still perusing photography as a hobby then upgrade to MILC remains an option to move forward.
@@bfs5113 promise not to tell anyone, but I have a dark secret. A couple of years ago I sneaked into my local camera store and purchased a used Canon M5. At that time the only MILC cameras that Nikon had was the CX format cameras. The M5 gave me taste of what mirrorless has to offer and the longer I shot with the M5 the closer I got to switching over to the dark side🤪
I’m a casual user and am upgrading from a D90 that has served me well for years. I’m undecided between the D780 and the Z6II. I will also be upgrading lenses. I mostly do travel and landscape and developing an interest in astrophotography. Any thoughts between these two?
At timestamp 11:51 Dude, didn't you set your D750 to HSS (High Speed Sync)?? Especially with the SB-910? I haven't had a black bar/shutter problem in years with my D750 or D500 and my SB-910s. You can easily go well above its Shutter/Flash sync speed.
I moved from the D750 to the Sony A7iii to the Z7. Question: Does the Z6ii do better in low light AF for weddings and sports than the D750? I prefer the Sony and D750 over the z7 in that regard.
@@3akoscielski Because I was always changing lenses all the time and using a flash with them. When you have a prime lens and a zoom lens on two different camera's, the exposure gets off when you're taking pictures with a remote flash, so it got complicated for me to go back and forth with so much stuff. If however, you are using just two lenses all the time (like I do with elopements) it works great! Have fun
Wrong about the flash sync speed. When you have a sb910 mounted you can select speeds above 200 as long as option e1 is set to 1/200 S (auto fp) - most nikon full frame cameras do this
Woohoo!! Welcome to 2015! hehe. JK. Congrats on your switch. Mirrorless is great! I switched from my D750 to Fuji a few years ago, but recently picked up a Z6.
I just sold my Fuji Xt4 waiting on my Z6ii order. How do you like the z6 compared to Fuji Blane? I’m mainly looking for less noise and better low light performance in my switch.
@@alanonymous8814 Well I will start by saying that I never planned to consider Nikon Z, since they were late to the game and more expensive, but someone offered me a Z6 in a trade for some fuji lenses I was selling and curiosity got the best of me. Nikon sure is slow with everything they release, but you have to give them credit that when they finally get around to it, it's a solid product. With the firmware updates, the Z6 is a solid camera. I may keep it with a Viltrox 85 for portraits where I want that extra creamy full frame look. As for low light, I don't have a problem shooting weddings and indoors with Fujis. Clients have never complained, and I advertise my style as a "film-inspired" style anyways. Aps-c cameras are so good now, and blow even the legendary D700 out of the water that we were all using just a few years ago. Many still use that just fine. But I will admit, that there is something about the X-trans sensor that inherently looks more filmy, and therefore grainy. But those Fuji colours! Oh man! I redid some lightroom presents for the Z6 to mimic my fuji profiles, but it just isn't quite the same. There is some magic to the fuji look, and even though the Nikon Z might be cleaner, more crisp, and have more toneh (look it up, it's hilarious), I wouldn't hesitate to use my fujis as my main system. I did immediately notice a familiar feeling and look using the full frame Z, and could immediately feel the siren's call to come back to Full frame. But I can't be a bokeh whore all the time. Photos need context, and fuji helps with that. Also for what you get for the money with fuji glass, it really cannot be beat. Can't go wrong with either. Nikon probably beats fuji on paper, but fuji's qualities can't all be measured on paper, which I think is why I love it. But it's easy to get a case of GAS and think about specs too much when you're not out shooting enough. I'm guilty of that for sure.
@@BlaineShillington Thank you for the in depth information. I love the tactile features and manual dials on the Fuji’s and I’ll probably have sellers remorse switching to a slr style camera though I fear I see Fuji removing more and more buttons with newer releases. I completely agree Fuji colors are pure magic and that’s why I chose Nikon over Sony for full frame, I felt Nikon colors were close to Fuji but not 100% there. Canon colors look good as well but don’t want to sell my house to get lenses lol. Thanks again bud!
Wait what? The electronic shutter only goes to 1/2000? That’s so slow! After using Fuji for years I’ve become used to electronic shutters that goes to 1/32000.
It actually goes to 1/8000 of a second when you put it in silent mode. This was my initial review and I have learned so much more since then. Sorry about the wrong info, but yes SONY seems to be way ahead of anyone else with silent shutter so far.
@@JoeHendricks Oh I see! No problem. :) I think Fuji does the silent/electronic shutter better than either Nikon or Sony (based on what you said about that Nikon you have and my short time with an A7 III) since they allow for higher sutter speeds. Then again, there might be other aspects of silent shutters that I dont understand and that Fujifilm doesn't do well.
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Thank you for talking plainly that most of us understand. I also have D750 and just bought Z6II. Your tips are solidly from experiences and I love that. Great video.
You're going to love the switch! Have fun
d750 was introduced in 2014 :) so not yet 9-10 th years
I was just thinking that🤔
@@st181984 Shame as the video looked good and it loses credibility
Just wanted to say i watched your video before getting the d750, now im watching your video again while considering the z6 ii!
I went looking for a video on exactly this: a D750 shooter looking at the Z6 ii specifically. Rented a Sony a6500 7 years ago and couldn’t stand it cause of the viewfinder. They’ve improved quite a bit, and thanks to this I might take the plunge.
One of the most important videos I have watched for my own photography. I have a D750 and have been looking at moving to a Z6II. Everything you said was relevant to me. Thanks so much for doing this video. I am looking forward to hearing more about the journey.
I’m glad it was useful for you!
Its a really informative video. The best ones I have seen so far. I myself use a D750 and was planning to add Z6ii to my list, thanks for the honest on-ground review :)
No problem! Glad it could help
i keep cominG back to this video every few months. thanks dude!
Hey Joe: As former D750 user converted to Z6 now z6ii. in 3 months 750 will be on the shelf. Have not looked back once I moved to Z and the 750 was the best camera! Enjoy - I do recommend the 24-70 f4 for Z if you don't want to invest in too much glass. Well worth it for the lack of noise when focusing for video.
Thanks I appreciate the advice! I can tell it's next level already and super excited to put it to work. I will say I've had way too many bad experiences with 24-7- zooms. I might be rough on my lenses or something, but they always end up going out of focus on the edges at some point, so I go prime with wider lenses now.
Thank you for the honest review. I've been shooting Nikons since 2003 and I am very curious about the Z6 II. Your review is very helpful.
Glad I could help you out
Thank you for your efforts to help those of us considering the move to mirrorless! As many have said, this is the best comparison video I've ever seen. Your passion is evident and admirable, your humility and transparency is refreshing. I have the D750 and have been looking at mirrorless, specifically the Z6ii and your video has helped me make up my mind to pull the trigger. Before I go to bed here shortly I'll be placing my order! Also love the dual camera harness. I'll be looking for that as well!
I love the battery life on my D750. Waiting for a used Z6II...somewhere in time.
Absolutely agree, but I have found that Z6II is lasting longer than I thought, because I turn my camera off after every picture. Still haven't figured out exactly how long it will go , but will let you know when I do.
this is the best review if ever seen!
haha! hardly doubt that, but thank you very much
Good video! I like your suggestion of using highlight metering for easy silhouettes. I will set a button for that. Hadn’t thought of it. Thanks.
Good! Yeah, it works great! have fun!
I did the same as you. Thought about the Z7II also but ended up with the Z6II. I’ve been using the Z6II during my travels to south east Asia and I must say I am actually enjoying the Z6II. The video is great. I have been shooting some photos with the Z6II and the autofocus is really a step up from the 750. Pinky hanging no problem with the battery grip and more juice too, can’t go wrong.
Hey man, amazing review! I actually bought a Z6ii after shooting aps-c for a few years, and it utilized my entire budget haha. But now I think I might sell it and get back to aps-c, and invest those money in lenses and other stuff. Cheers and wishing you great shots!
I remember when I said goodbye to DSLR and joined the mirrorless world, it felt like saying goodbye to a best friend.
I’ve been a Nikon user for 8 years, I started with a D3200 move to a D3400, D5600, D7500, D850 and finally moved to a Z6 and a Z6 II.
Nikon DSLR or DSLR in general is something I recommend everyone to start with, I loved what you said about knowing what your settings should be depending on the light of the room or day and the look you want your image to have and I believe that makes a great photographer. I would just look at something and even that I didn’t have my camera just think: “that would look great with a 1/80 IS0 1600 and a 2.8”
You have a great channel, very interesting perspective.
You are so right! After a while, you just get a feel of what the image settings needs to be. Thanks for the comment... I'll post more in the future.
I am using D750 from last 2 yr and planning to buy a Z6ii !
Switched from D750 to Z6II several days ago and absolutely happy! Very good review!
Awesome!!
I really enjoyed watching this video. 👍
thanks for making time putting up this video
Thank you for this video! I have been a D750 user (non-pro) for 6+ years and love the camera. I shoot mainly portraits, events and people. I appreciate hearing from people and wedding photographers about real-world use instead of rambling about specs and showing people jumping up and down in front of the camera to test focus. 😊 Your comments in this video were just what I like to hear. Looking forward to your thoughts once you put the Z6ii through its paces in elopements. Thanks again!
Thank you Glenn! I'm glad this video was able to help you make a decision. It's a great camera that I feel will only get better.
Great video, very useful thank you. Would you say that the the Z6ii is significantly better in low light than the D750?
You won't be unhappy! Z6 and Z6II are great cameras. Invest in that Z mount S lens line up too.
thanks! I already have the 70-200 2.8 S and 35 1.8S. great lenses!
@@JoeHendricks I too have the 70-200 2.8 S... make sure you get the 1.4x teleconverter. It is amazing. Unlike any other teleconverter you've ever used.
Hey Joe! Love your passion for your craft! Miss you!
Thanks Tom! I still love photography after all these years :) I really appreciate the comment man! Miss you too brother.
You can't hear that from other youtubers, but it means a lot to us. Thank you for this informations.
Thanks brother. Glad you liked it.
Love your Holdfast Gear Moneymaker harness, I use mine all the time.
Since I started shouting elopements, I love it!
@@JoeHendricks It's the James Bond galco executive holster for photogs. Ha. I've always been a rapid straps user.
@@BlaineShillington I used black rapid straps for a while also. they're nice.
In fact there are 3 different shutter modes. Mechanical Shutter (MS), Electronic Front Curtain Shutter (EFCS) and Electronic Shutter (ES).
In MS mode, first curtain blocks the sensor, sensor resets, first curtain opens (drops), sensor buffers the light, second sensor drops and blocks the sensor, sensor reads the whole buffer and resets to first ready state.
In EFCS mode, first mechanical curtain is disabled. Sensor resets it self and begins to buffer light and then curtain sensor drops and blocks the sensor, sensor reads the whole buffer and resets to first ready state. Whole process is faster and there will be no detail loss due to the shutter shock of first curtain. But there may be loss of bokeh density.
In ES mode, all mechanical shutter is disabled. Sensor resets it self, buffers the light and reads it. But, since reading is much slower than mechanical shutter there may be some rolling shutter effect on picture. Don't use it unless you have to.
ES mode is active only in Silent Shutter Mode. If you select auto shutter mode camera will use EFCS upto 1/320 shutter speed, above that it will use MS.
If I was wedding/portrait shooter I would use MS mode all the time because of rolling shutter effect of ES and loss of bokeh strength of EFCS.
Great info! Thanks!
I switched from D750 to Z6ii. Everything is so great and upgraded. Only thing I mess is the accuracy of autofocus in AF-S mode. Like my d750 knew where to focus and in a millisecond it focuses while z6ii takes its own time of about 20 Milliseconds, feels like my z6ii focuses everywhere just to find the right place. For remaining all the things D750 is no match for z6ii. Go mirrorrless to find new horizons which you never even thought existed. Imagine if you can get a histogram right on the LCD before taking a photo. Like, dude!! That's the stuff I used to do after taking a photo in photoshop
Thank you for this vid......I'm thinking of making the same switch out of my 750..... And you gave some great info
Been using a camera for 10 years that came out 6 years before... That's impressive!
I’m a time traveler…. Don’t tell anyone 😉
@@JoeHendricks then please let me know when the Nikon Z6iii will come out. I want to know if I should just buy the Z6ii or wait 6 months and see if one is announced 🤗🤔🤣
Thank you for this video. Information is very helpful.
A good review, hard to find an honest comparison on camera usage
Thanks, I'll be doing an update soon.
I would like to know how to set up your Z6II to expose to the brightest part of your scene like you mentioned so every Silhouette is bang on
helpful and easy to watch video Joe! Thank you.
awesome! Glad you liked it
I also love my Z6 and the new Z lenses. I won‘t sell my 85mm 1.8S for a long time...
Yes, love ur video. I have two D750s and love them, I have many lenses. How do they work on Z6II?
All of the Nikon lenses work great on the Z6II. They just stick out a little bit more with that adapter connected. But focusing and regular operations worked really great.
Check out the Meike MK grip. It’s a perfect fit and gives your pinky somewhere to grip and also better clearance for the FTZ adaptor. I came from the D850 to Z7 1 AND 2 and it feels just as great if not better.
I just ordered one
Excellent video! One of the best Z6ii reviews ! I have a d750 and going to switch to the Z6ii with 24-70 f4 and FTZ Adapter. Very informative and great tips! How is F glass on the Z6ii ? I have a lot of F glass and going to use it till I replace it.
Thanks for the comment Nancy! I will say that I have a 14-24 2.8 F lens that was acting up with my D750 (not stopping down all the way for some reason) and when I put it on the Z6II, with the ftz adapter, it worked great! It's like th lens was brand new again. The F lenses have all been good on the Z6II, but I will say, once you try the new S lenses for the Z mount, the difference is night and day!! They are sooo quiet... almost too quiet! :) Hope that helps
F lenses are perfectly fine but AF-D lenses won’t autofocus on Z bodies.. only the G/E lenses will.. lens performance will be same but the focus will be more accurate..
Do you see image difference with using f mount glass on the z?
Really good info
Hi, I just found your channel and just subscribed. Thank you so much for this video specifically as I am trying to make the decision to go mirrorless. I shoot with a D850 and D750 and have been resisting mirrorless for several reasons that I won't bore you with here. However, I found your comparisons between the two formats of cameras most helpful, so thank you again.
Great video man. As someone who has also used the D750 for many years (still do) one thing I'm curious about is if the Z6ii can show different aspect ratios frame lines?
As a studio portrait shooter, a lot of the work I do ends up on social media, like Instagram, which usually has a 4:5 aspect ratio. When shooting with the D750, I always have to leave lots of headroom so I know I can crop to 4:5 in post. But I would love to just have a 4:5 frame line in my viewfinder so if I know I am shooting for social media, I have a proper frame line to compose to.
Does the Z6ii have different options for frame line?
It has different options, but not 4:5. There is a 1:1 aspect ratio which will get you a little closer to what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, it’s not guide lines, it’s a full crop of the image.
@@JoeHendricks Wow. That's really surprising and disappointing. 4:5, or 5:4 is a pretty common aspect ratio. Thanks.
@@brgphotography The Z 7II has the 4:5 crop mode. Sadly the 6II doesn't
Joe!! Joe! LONG TIME NO SEE! since vegas many many years ago with justin and matt.
You appeared in my feed. Shocked you never made the switch to the D850. it’s been my workhorse for 6 years
great content!
the D850 allows Raw small + raw medium
I grew to hate viewing my subjects through a monitor. sold my mirrorless and came back to slr - gonna give the new fuji xh2s a try.
It's pretty amazing how the shooting experience has advanced with mirrorless. Now that I'm used to mirrorless, my D750 feels like I'm shooting with a film camera (ie, where I'm just relying on the meter in the viewfinder).
That is so true!
I agree the viewfinder's ability to show in realtime what you're doing I don't think that is a game changer.
Well the D750 was released in 2014 I think. So technically it can‘t be 9-10 years old. But otherwise interesting video.
Someone is a lot better at exact dates than I am! 😀
Ugh, bore... I new there would be one of these comments when he said 9-10 years.
@@MichaelSeneschal - it's futile, yes. I personally do think that the hard facts must be correct. Here, the data eloped. A future proof version of 9-10 years (that will be correct in 2023-2024) would have been to say that the camera was released in 2014, whereas the Z 6ii was in 2020. In chip technology, 6 years represent 4 Moore's Law cycles and that is ages of difference. 4 cycles could mean up to 16 times more processing power avails on the same chip area ("up to", because nanofication increases the requirement for diagnostic circuitry and backup circuits that are used in case the primary fails).
@@jpdj2715 I'm not worried about exact dates. I'm telling you the difference between two cameras, but I can tell you it feels like I've been using that D750 for 15 years! :) I'm sure that thought might drive you crazy though.... oops.
Was about to say that lol, I was like swear it was 2014-15 when it came out
I’m at the point of considering Mirrorless from my D750, so I’m reading and watching many reviews. Thank you for sharing your experiences. One thing I’m taking away is - what an incredible camera the D750 is, that it holds up so well after seven years. Remember how we all used to upgrade every couple years as the DSLR’s evolved?
Would be interested in your experience with the FTZ adapter, if you’ve tried it. I’ve a bunch of Nikon F-mount glass that would be really expensive to swap out.
Also how is your battery life? I shoot dance theater and I’m used to being able to take 1,000 plus shots of a show on a single battery. The D750 has been amazing for low light, theater work. Always sharp, even with the focus assist light off (which is a requirement for theater)
Mandy, I don't have little experience with the FTZ adapter, but it was fine when I tried it. I also get around 1,000 shots on the Z6II, but I turn my camera off all the time, so it lasts longer than it would for others. I think your biggest problem is going to come with focusing in a dark theatre. The one thing I still use my D750 for is night shooting. The focusing on the Z6II at night is not that great, mainly because of the EVF. Hope that helps.
Thanks Joe. That’s a great watch out on the Z6ii lowlight focus capability. I’ll be sure to test that prior to any purchase. The D750 feels like it can see in the dark.
The lens stabilization sound you hear with the D750 and not with the Z6ii is because the stabilization is shifted from the lens to the 3 axis stabilized sensor and thus inbuilt in the camera. With Z lenses it becomes 5 axis
that's right :)
Im a D750 hybrid event shooter - Ive never had a problem with video. Like you I shoot back button but I have my shutter also set to record. In video I find a contrast point press my back button recompose and press my shutter button to record. 99% of the time I get my clip. I wouldn't track for video anyway. The 1080 is great out of the D750.
Its really strange when I hear people say you can't video on it, I find it easy.
On exposure the first year I started on aperture priority but then I changed to manual with auto iso for both stills and video - its a much more efficient way of working, your muscle memory is the same for video and photo.
I think when my D750's finally die I'll get A7S3 cameras.
I'm impressed that you shot both stills and video on your D750 at events!
@@JoeHendricks if you look at my YT and FB (more photos) you'll see a lot of hybrid event work. The big advantage Nikon has that not many people talk about is the photo/video switch - the way it saves your last settings automatically is crucial to fast hybrid work.
I shoot low light events on my D750 (theater, dance, circus, …) and have been using the “manual with auto ISO” since I got the camera. That trick, plus using the “expose for highlights” and single point focus, means I rarely get a bad shot, and can instead select on composition, expression on performer’s face, movement of costume pieces, etc. (F/2.8 glass shot wide open with the camera on a monopod).
@@MandyFlame yes it just works - great files plenty of dynamic range on point colour plus the 1080p flat profile just works so well.
Really really god cover! Haven't made the jump myself, waiting for the Z9 first to see that Nikon will continue to be a player in the camera market (yes, I'm very concerned. Stucked with all my F-glass). Would appreciate if you could make a short video were you stress the AF in continuous and some action, just a verdict. Thank you
I had the same problem with SONY TOUGH 64GB cards. Very fast, very good quality build but i always got error messages.
So, i exchanged them with some Sandisk Cards and i feel safe.
Who knows, maybe an incompatibility with Nikons?
(I use D750 and D780 cameras)
great info! I've been shooting with two 750's and getting a z6ii this week, this was really helpful!
Glad it helped!
How were you able to use the Nikon D750 nine or ten years ago? It was introduced in 2014.
You’re late to the game with your smart comment 👊
Thank you so much for this review. It has helped me make my decision, I am moving to mirrorless now :-)
Thanks for this video, I am currently looking at this Z6ii camera (now in Oct. 2021), but I will keep using my D750 as well until it goes. For professionals you always need 2 cameras anyway. Hope you still love you Z6ii. I will check out some of your other videos on that. I subscribed.
Debated between the Z 6 ii and the D780. So I rented them both and the Z 7ii . Loved them all but felt for me the D780 was the one. First full frame, had the D7200 prior and loved it, in fact said " I will never go full frame" haha never say never.
I am sure I will add a mirror less in a few years. It was hard to return that Z 7 ii. It was fun to shot with.
It definitely takes some getting used to. Ha ha, I never thought I would go mirrorless completely, but feel like I’ll never go back to DSLR now😂
Just switched from Two D750s to Z6II are you still using the Z6II and what is your Oppinion One year plus later ??? got the FTZ II and so far all of my glass works 100% my Tamron 24/70 for some reason did not work but my Tamron 70/200 works just fine?? so i bought the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 and it's like Heaven LOL please reply with an update thanks....
Thank you!
Awesome review 🤘😉
I have shot with Sony 20+ years. Switched to Nikon 2019 and got the D750 (fell in love)
Just ordered the Z6ii and look forward to being amazed 🤪
I'm curious, did you shoot mirrorless before with Sony, then to DSLR with nikon and now mirrorless with Nikon?
@@JoeHendricks
I’m new to the mirrorless world 😏
Don’t judge the redhead. 🥴
@@POETICIMAGES haha, not judging. When I hear Sony, I think mirrorless. It’s easy forget to they had dslr’s
@@JoeHendricks right on!
@@JoeHendricks
I’m old and old school...sooooo
It took me forever to go digital at all...lol.
Trust issues or fear of losing images.
Great, I just ordered the Sony Tough card. I hope I'm not going to get that same issue. If it does, I'm going back to XQD. My XQD in my Z6 never failed.
I just got my NEW tough card back and it's working a whole lot better! Good luck!
Consider getting the battery grip tape the Z6/Z6ii it really balances out the camera
Found your channel via your BH review of the Z6ii. Good review/video... I'm kind of new to mirrorless too as I'm still working them into my flow. I have a Z6 & 7 and use them along w/a D810. I shoot a fair amt of studio stuff w/off camera strobes so the WYSIWYG value isn't as big of a deal for me but I love the output of both Z cameras. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the price of the Z glass. Currently have the 17-4-30, 24-70 f4's and the 85mm 1.8 - great acuity/silly prices (IMHO). Anyhow, I subbed, cheers from Pittsburgh!
I appreciate the sub! Sounds like a good set up you have!
I've been shooting professionally for 40 years and I finally pulled the trigger on mirrorless and ordered the Nikon Z6 II. Unfortunately, it's on backorder. Looking forward to getting to know it when it comes.
Steven, my was on back order too. I found out that you can connect your NPS number to your checkout (wherever you got it form) and you will be bumped to the front of the line to receive it! Good luck.
How long was backorder?
@@keelanwalker4379 About 2 months
@@JoeHendricks Wonderfull idea! I just got off the phone with B&H and they were able to add my NPS number to my existing order. No hard date yet, but they did say they are getting in some shipments and my NPS number should bump my order up a bit higher toward the front of the line. Thanks again! 👍🏼
@@stevengeorges9046 Awesome!! It'll get it to you a little earlier :)
D750 for 9 or 10 years? It came out in late 2014. What are you a time traveler?
GREAT VIDEO. Would like your opinion on this. I own the D 800 with 3 lenses. 14 to 24 ,2.8. 24 to 70 2.8 an the 80 to 400 5.6 I own the Sony 7 R with the 24 to 240 and as of last week it stopped workin. Yesterday I saw the NIKON Z 6 2 and Z 7 2. LOVED both. I do mostly travel photography as a hobby/ semi professional . WHICH CAMERA do I buy. Sell everything and buy one camera One Z lens?? you kind thoughts
Dude, the D800 with those three lenses is a great set up. If you went to a Z6II, it would be a downgrade in image size, so if you made the switch, then you definitely want to go Z7II.
@@JoeHendricks i have not purchased the Z yet.....honestly i never liked the D 800, so i will take your advise and get the Z 7 2 then!!!!
hi there, just wondering whats the brand of your dual camera strap and where did bought it? many thanks!
It’s called a “money maker Holdfast”.
Wish I could agree with you on the focusing being better than the 750 but it's not even close. After a week testing the Z6II it pales in comparison with the 750's AF. While I really like the body stabilization and weight I can't see why I'd leave all that glass behind (yes, I know there's an adapter) to change to this new tech.
So is z6ii actually any better at auto-focusing? I really want eye-af, but for rapid motion, etc, which one is better?
I don’t really think it’s that much better than the d750 for rapid motion.
Tangential: which camera strap are you using? Thanks
I see the Holdfast strap.... Love it!!!
Yes, it's a go to in elopement photography!!
Hello. I don't have enough money for a z8, I was thinking about a z6ii....z7. or a D850. At the moment I have a Nikon D750 with which I do some product photography and more recently I go to events. I was thinking about the days that some say it's good, others say it's not worth it. I would like to know what you would guide me to among the 3 cameras. Thank you very much and I wish you a good day.
Honestly, if you’re just doing product and event photography, the D750 is enough camera. The d850 is an easy upgrade that won’t take a lot of learning and you can use all the same lenses. You can find d850’s for super cheap. That’s my opinion, but only you know what you really need and want.
Hi I am using nikon d750 for the last 8 years! Now I am thinking to switch to Z6Ii. I found your video today. My biggest fear is will I have a problem with my SD cards? Should I change them all? I am using scan disk. Extreme pro. Also what will be the fate of my existing lenses? Man, this is a nightmare already. But looks like switching is the need of the hour.
Sounds like you should stick with what you have. It's only time to change your equipment when what you're doing requires you to change. I have no idea what you're talking about with the SD cards. The Z6II uses both compact flash and SD. All of your lenses will work on the Z6II with an adapter easily. BTW, the Z6III is supposed to be coming out soon and I would definitely wait for that. Good luck with your decision.
@@JoeHendricks Thanks a lot for the answer. May be I should research more. What I actually meant was changing my whole system is costly. Including SD cards, lenses etc. I think I will wait for z6111. Could you please tell me this FTZ adapter is good and whether it is not lowering the quality of images? I appreciate very much if you can reply me.
CFexpress card - Sony has this free app "Media Scan Utility" (W10, or Mac) that you can use to assess media health. It can scan SD cards too. Note that it needs a Sony card reader to do the job, though. Next to storage capacity and type of card, the price of cards is determined by two factors: sustained write speed and the number of times a memory cell can be rewritten.
Cell rewrites wear the card out - electronically the cell is presented with an over-voltage and each rewrite is a very slow brown-out in electronics terms. Between a Samsung Evo SSD and a Pro version, the Pro version can survive 10 times more rewrites
The Media Scan Utility informs about these things. That's good for peace of mind.
Card failure? I thought I had card failure with my Z 7 and XQD. Turned out that the Z firmware did not like the formatting I had done in my Windows PC and which made the card look dead to the camera. I just formatted that card in the camera and problems all were gone.
Another thing is that writing to a card with program A to file B on card C in device Z will temporarily set a write lock for other the card that works when you take it out of Z and you may not be able to write to that card in device D or PC. Or, most card errors are caused by user errors. Taking a card out when a write operation or lock is ongoing. Writing too many times to a card that is beyond worn. Formatting to the wrong file system. Actual real card failure happens, but relatively is only a hair of all causes.
Card performance is another subject and camera performance yet another one. And of course these two combine into the speed we experience. Now performance is not just about how fast a raw FX 45.7 MP file is written to card in my Z 7ii, but it is also a matter of how fast will my camera start up or wake from sleep. Some cards need 4 seconds for startup or wake up.
If you want top speed, use cards approved by Nikon. Just ignore card manufacturers that tell you which cameras their cards support because that does not inform about the startup times.
This has to do with protocol implementations in the firmware/controller in the memory card (that controls the card's internals).
If you want your Z camera to perform the way (speed) Nikon says it can, you need to use these CFexpress cards that Nikon approves. IMO, Sony Tough Cards are preferred.
I already sent it back and got a brand new card… And it’s working great. Thanks
Joe, what lens do you have on your camera during your presentation? thanks loved the video
David, I have a 70-200 2.8 Z lens on the Z62 and an older 70-200 2.8 lens on the D750.
I traded in my d750 for a fuji but i still miss it, now i got the z6ii but still considering the d750 as my everyday camera and backup. I don't know what to do or should I go with the Z5
Depends on what kind of work you do. It’s much easier to have the same camera as a back up, so you don’t have to “re-learn” an older camera. Z6ii’s are so cheap (in price) now also.
You can have aka 3d tracking on Z cameras. It's called Subject Tracking on Auto Area AF. If you program FN1 button to enable it it works perfectly :)
Thanks Lukas, yeah, I saw that after playing with the camera for a while. Take some getting use to, but I like the idea of mapping it to a Function mode!
I'm sticking with the 750 for another generation I think. Not enough great Z mount lenses available and I feel uncomfortable using a cheap adapter that has to carry the 70-200 and huge Sigma 105mm ART lense.
Sounds good.
Hey Joe, thanks for this video. 15:00...I'd love to hear how the back button focus changed your life!
yeah, I chuckled at that one too. Must be leading a rather empty life I suppose.
I did a video on the D750 and 2021.you should watch it.
This is interesting to hear someone's thoughts who just switched. I switched from a Nikon D3 to the Sony A7 (which was a very different animal) back in 2014 so I'm used to most of the differences. Just changed to the A9 today as I'm getting more into wildlife.
Just wanted to mention that the noise difference you're hearing in the shutter is the difference between mechanical, EFCS (electronic first curtain sync) and silent. All should go up to 1/8000th so I thought it was weird that you said it didn't. Be careful with rolling shutter in electronic (I think the Z6II has a scan speed of 1/22) and strange bokeh with EFCS above 1/500th (ish).
I appreciate the advice! I'll have to do more research on the silent shutter, because there was no way around going above 1/2000th of a second. And thanks for the heads up on the bokeh above 500th of a second! I'm definitely intrigued.
ooh, what exactly happens to the bokeh w. EFCS above 1/500ish of a sec?
very good... thanks for this video...
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
What do you guys think: Is it really worth buying 70-200 S, or a new 70-200 2.8E FL 33% cheaper with a FTZ?
Hey Joe, thanks for the video, been using the D750 with a 24-70 and D850 with my 70-100 vrii, Been considering buying the Z6ii for sometime now, main reason is the cams ability to take a photo right away with out any delay as experienced with DSLR's, and also the light weight, just FYI.....even the D750 / D850 using the scree, the user can see what the photo is going to look like before the photo is taken, the WB can be set etc too
Have you been using the MTZ adaptor or have bought the Z lenses or lenses which are specifically for Z series bodies ( not sure if 3rd party lenses have them out)
Do you have knowledge if the photos are less sharper using the MTZ adaptor vs using the Z lenses ?
Thanks in advance
Great video. Thanks for sharing. What sling do you use on your camera? Can you share some details and maybe make a video if possible. Thanks
It's a "holdfast moneymaker" ruclips.net/video/uINomYyVprY/видео.html I didn't like it as much for weddings, but it works amazing for elopements!
I struggled a little deciding between the Z6II and Z7II. What it came down to for me was: Is it worth paying an extra $1k for additional resolution I'm not using most of the time?
The biggest benefit for my use case is additional image resolution in DX mode (for added "reach" shooting wildlife and other far away subjects). With the Z6II, it's 10.3 megapixels. For the 7, it's 19.5. Ultimately, I decided the Z6II covers all my bases very well - I've been super happy with this camera! 🙂📷
Question for the back button focus users - When a bride/groom or any subject is coming at you and you need to simultaneously move the focus point while auto fucusing, how is that situation better than using one button for two functions and having your thumb free to move the focus point? I can lock my AF when they quit moving by using that back button as a lock. I understand mirrorless is a different animal, but i've never understood the benefit of back button AF with a DSLR.
Don't understand why you would be moving the focus point while the subject is moving, but I'll make a video explaining back button focus. It's super easy, but for some reason is confusing to type out. It's much easier to show you. In the mean time, search for people explaining it on youtube and you will surely find your answer.
@@JoeHendricks To name a few - Composition changes, keeping composition but focusing on someone else in the frame such as a following parent, quickly switching to portrait orientation, Needing to move to a high contrast point in very low lighting when AF is struggling. Receptions can be very tough as people move around the dance floor. I understand your glee with not shooting those anymore haha.
I've tried it, but the speed at which I can focus and shoot in split second situations haven't been matched in my attempts. Thanks for your reply and i'll be sure to watch a video if you make an upload!
@@kylestauffer6228 Alright bro, made you a video to better understand it. Hope it helps. ruclips.net/video/mSRrsO3WWHc/видео.html
Hey Joe. Great video. I recently purchased a used D750 totally refurbished by Nikon (new shutter and everything including the rubber material on the body). By the way the D750 is only 7 years old (2014). I'm thinking you will like the Z6 II better with a battery grip on it. Are you using Z-Mount lenses on it?
I am not interested in the battery grip, but I appreciate the suggestion. Yes, all Z mount lenses
Hey nice video I like you approach 👍🏻
I've a question because I'm wondering to switch to Z6ii as well. For my job I shoot in real dark situations like discotheque and I'm using the sb910 with camera in single point focus and that makes the sb910 create a beam of light on the subject that permit me to focus. Can you test that on your Z6ii and tell me if it works?
Don`t work.
Great detailed insight from such a recent switch.
After getting a Z6 a year ago, I can't even bring myself to use my DSLR's anymore... and I look forward to switching all bodies to mirrorless...
But I really gotta know what dual harness strap are you using? Do you have a l8nk to it?
Thanks!
It’s called the “holdfast moneymaker”
Using sandisk cfexpress for almost a year.. no issues.. sony cards are known to have issues.. including their tough sd cards
For those who have not made the junk to mirrorless in the Nikon line, and own the d750, I have a question:
Why not get the d780?? If you're a little apprehensive, like me, to "pull the trigger" and own a full line of F lenses, sound like a wise choice since it has a lot of the features from the D5 (or D6, I often forget). Yes, I know currently that the D780 cost more than the Z6 II but that familiarity of DSLR might be worth the cost difference for some.
I thought about the d780, but the Z cameras are the future and So the decision was easy for me.
The reviews I have read on the D780 said “if you shoot mainly stills using the optical viewfinder and are not interested in video, the D780 is probably not worth the cost to upgrade from the D750”. Every photographer has a different use for their gear and a different set of priorities, but that’s my rationale for not just blindly going to the D780
Hey @@MandyFlame ! I never got around to going back and seeing some of my comments about the D780 but I went ahead and got one and I'm so glad that I did! With the D750, I had difficulty color correcting skin tones of darker complexion subjects, which is 95% of my clientele but with this d780, all I did was run it through Lightroom and just tweaked it a little bit and exported JPEGs for my client, very little work to was needed. I'm glad that I did get it because the amount noise that it has at ISO 5000 is the same as ISO 1600 on the D750!
@@LaGaspa good to know! I’m forever color correcting because of the effect of stage theater lighting. Your comment about the high ISO performance is very encouraging
I'll one-up myself @@MandyFlame ! Here in Detroit, my nephew got married on the stage at the Detroit Opera Theater under severe mixed stage lights. It was my first chance to use the D780. I shot auto-ISO, AWB & 85% without a flash with all those colored lights at ISO as high as 32000!! It was a mixed marriage and he's very dark-skinned yet with a Tamron 70-200 G2, I was able to zoom in on the ring on the stage with all those Lightstand and it was BALANCED PERFECTLY!! (Everything was shot through the optical viewfinder).
I hope this information helps you but I'm very glad I bought it. I still want a mirrorless to complete my ensemble of "toys"!
It is out for only 7 years :), I know what you mean :), nice video
Display 45 degrees a limit? Hold camera upside down and you have 90 degrees, plus you can read camera UI when looking up ... I have to add, when I place the camera above my head, the display flat against the camera or at 45 degrees are really good enough. If I were to hold the camera so far above me that I need 90 degrees, my neck would hurt and my arms and shoulder joints would be stretched
good points. I like the idea of inverting the camera!
Thanks for sharing your views and experience switching from a DSLR to a mirrorless. I can't afford simply going ahead and buying the Z bodies just to try the mirrorless concept. RUclips has been a help and I get the sense that there's something going for mirrorless, but coming from a film shooter and from the pre-AF days, I don't get as excited as the average photographer today about all these new super-duper features. What I get really impressed with is the compactness and Nikon has done a commendable job in the ergonomics. So, I guess its time to retire my good old D300S and move forward. Sub to your channel :- ))
The D300S is a little long in the tooth.🙂 Personally, I have the D300 as well as the D3, that was my primary camera for over a decade until I picked up a Z6 this year. Ergonomic wise, I think I'll prefer the upcoming Z9. The brownie points of my Z6 are: adapting my Canon lenses with AF, focus peaking with manual lenses, better WB and able to use some S lenses. The improved AF is nice too, but Nikon needs to simplify the selection method.
While new features may not seem important for old timers liked myself (Nikonian since the late seventies), but as long as one is still perusing photography as a hobby then upgrade to MILC remains an option to move forward.
@@bfs5113 promise not to tell anyone, but I have a dark secret. A couple of years ago I sneaked into my local camera store and purchased a used Canon M5. At that time the only MILC cameras that Nikon had was the CX format cameras. The M5 gave me taste of what mirrorless has to offer and the longer I shot with the M5 the closer I got to switching over to the dark side🤪
I’m a casual user and am upgrading from a D90 that has served me well for years. I’m undecided between the D780 and the Z6II. I will also be upgrading lenses. I mostly do travel and landscape and developing an interest in astrophotography. Any thoughts between these two?
two years later, which one did you Go w.?
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Dude, didn't you set your D750 to HSS (High Speed Sync)?? Especially with the SB-910? I haven't had a black bar/shutter problem in years with my D750 or D500 and my SB-910s. You can easily go well above its Shutter/Flash sync speed.
Good to know. I don’t use flash as much anymore so I just forgot about the HSS feature. Thanks 👊
I moved from the D750 to the Sony A7iii to the Z7. Question: Does the Z6ii do better in low light AF for weddings and sports than the D750? I prefer the Sony and D750 over the z7 in that regard.
The z6 and z6ii is AMAZING in low light. Very good AF in very low light, but for me it's all about the high ISO performance. It is truly outstanding!
Nice video! What brand/model dual camera strap is that? Looks good
Thanks! It's a "Holdfast Money maker". I never liked it for weddings, but I love it for elopements!
@@JoeHendricks What's the reason for not liking it for weddings? Looking at getting one soon. Thanks!
@@3akoscielski Because I was always changing lenses all the time and using a flash with them. When you have a prime lens and a zoom lens on two different camera's, the exposure gets off when you're taking pictures with a remote flash, so it got complicated for me to go back and forth with so much stuff. If however, you are using just two lenses all the time (like I do with elopements) it works great! Have fun
Wrong about the flash sync speed. When you have a sb910 mounted you can select speeds above 200 as long as option e1 is set to 1/200 S (auto fp) - most nikon full frame cameras do this
good to know. thanks!
Hi. Could you share settings and equipment that you have used for the video.
Woohoo!! Welcome to 2015! hehe. JK. Congrats on your switch. Mirrorless is great! I switched from my D750 to Fuji a few years ago, but recently picked up a Z6.
Nice! I’m loving the switch so far 👊
I just sold my Fuji Xt4 waiting on my Z6ii order. How do you like the z6 compared to Fuji Blane? I’m mainly looking for less noise and better low light performance in my switch.
@@alanonymous8814 Well I will start by saying that I never planned to consider Nikon Z, since they were late to the game and more expensive, but someone offered me a Z6 in a trade for some fuji lenses I was selling and curiosity got the best of me. Nikon sure is slow with everything they release, but you have to give them credit that when they finally get around to it, it's a solid product. With the firmware updates, the Z6 is a solid camera. I may keep it with a Viltrox 85 for portraits where I want that extra creamy full frame look. As for low light, I don't have a problem shooting weddings and indoors with Fujis. Clients have never complained, and I advertise my style as a "film-inspired" style anyways. Aps-c cameras are so good now, and blow even the legendary D700 out of the water that we were all using just a few years ago. Many still use that just fine. But I will admit, that there is something about the X-trans sensor that inherently looks more filmy, and therefore grainy. But those Fuji colours! Oh man! I redid some lightroom presents for the Z6 to mimic my fuji profiles, but it just isn't quite the same. There is some magic to the fuji look, and even though the Nikon Z might be cleaner, more crisp, and have more toneh (look it up, it's hilarious), I wouldn't hesitate to use my fujis as my main system. I did immediately notice a familiar feeling and look using the full frame Z, and could immediately feel the siren's call to come back to Full frame. But I can't be a bokeh whore all the time. Photos need context, and fuji helps with that. Also for what you get for the money with fuji glass, it really cannot be beat. Can't go wrong with either. Nikon probably beats fuji on paper, but fuji's qualities can't all be measured on paper, which I think is why I love it. But it's easy to get a case of GAS and think about specs too much when you're not out shooting enough. I'm guilty of that for sure.
@@BlaineShillington Thank you for the in depth information. I love the tactile features and manual dials on the Fuji’s and I’ll probably have sellers remorse switching to a slr style camera though I fear I see Fuji removing more and more buttons with newer releases. I completely agree Fuji colors are pure magic and that’s why I chose Nikon over Sony for full frame, I felt Nikon colors were close to Fuji but not 100% there. Canon colors look good as well but don’t want to sell my house to get lenses lol. Thanks again bud!
Wait what? The electronic shutter only goes to 1/2000? That’s so slow! After using Fuji for years I’ve become used to electronic shutters that goes to 1/32000.
It actually goes to 1/8000 of a second when you put it in silent mode. This was my initial review and I have learned so much more since then. Sorry about the wrong info, but yes SONY seems to be way ahead of anyone else with silent shutter so far.
@@JoeHendricks Oh I see! No problem. :)
I think Fuji does the silent/electronic shutter better than either Nikon or Sony (based on what you said about that Nikon you have and my short time with an A7 III) since they allow for higher sutter speeds. Then again, there might be other aspects of silent shutters that I dont understand and that Fujifilm doesn't do well.