Had the Z6, added a second body and went with a Z7 for the added sensor size because I shot stills and not video. Makes a great combo for storm photography and the Z6 is outstanding for astro.
I have been looking at replacing my D750 since selling it a few months ago as well all my F-mount lenses. I was really close to buying a Z6 but having to buy a XQD card was an expense I didn’t want to have as I have so many SD cards (I don’t ever shoot video). But now a UK Z6ii has a saving of £380 discount and is almost the same price as a grey import Z6ii I had to push the button! I know I now only have 1 lens but I would rather re-invest in new Z mount lenses as I know that I will get the maximum out of the camera with them. Also XQD cards will eventually get cheaper and then I might invest in 1. As a hobbyist who likes shooting landscapes I would look at a wide angle and perhaps a 50mm as I like the perspective of it.
I’ve updated my Z6 to the new 3.40 firmware and it feels more reactive and grabs eyes/faces sooner than before. Unless Nikon bring out new firmware for the Z6 II that approaches Z9 performance, I’d recommend getting the Z6 if you’re happy with a single card slot. The only thing I do miss from the Z6 II is the auto EVF sensor switch off when the screen is open.
I bought the Z6 not long after the Z6ii came out, and I'm still not sorry I went with the original Z6. I'm not a professional photographer, but I'll still shoot hundreds of photos in an outing. I shoot RAW + JPG*Fine (most memory space used per shot), and so far I have never ran out of room on my 64G XQD memory card (came with the kit). I do keep a spare on hand, just in case, but I haven't needed it yet. I bought a 50mm prime lens, and the video quality is outstanding for what I'm doing. Again... I'm not a professional photographer, so maybe there are small details I'm missing that I don't notice, but if a friend were asking which they should buy, I would recommend the original Z6 without even hesitating. I love this camera.
U didn't mention major upgrade on the z6 ii , battery grip for extended shoot and usb charging while it shoot or records , this is a key for videographer , photographer who plan to use for a long period of time
i am literally looking at a z6 vs z6ii right now, as a hobbyist videographer i was wondering if the z6 could be ac charged while shooting... but if yorue saying its an upgrade for the z6ii then i guess that makes my mind up
I shoot digital from the day such cameras came into existence. Most of digi cameras were always single card cameras. Must say, never lost card content. Never. I understand it may happen ..... ( I may also die before I finish this post ... ), but so far it did not happened. And I am talking 25 years of shooting. Go figure ...Second, I don't understand why people get hung up on how many frames a second camera shoots. Strange. Lastly, I purchased Z6 for the discounted price for my BTS videos - and I am very happy with it.
I asked this question in your previous Z6 video, any answers? I think the "Z's" are the best-looking and built mirrorless cameras in the category. Sony A7iii is not as well built and Canon R5/6's have a fake (too-colorful) video output. Btw, Dan goes the Z6ii use the full-frame when outputting 60fps over HDMI to a recorder (Ninja V) or crop as in-camera recording. Thanks!
Hey! So 2 things. First of all, the Z6II is still an APSC crop when outputting 60fps over HDMI. Also, 4k60 is also only available in 8bit which is interesting because the Nikon can actually output 10bit 4k30 full frame with N-Log. That said, the Sony A7III doesn't output 10bit in any setting nor does it have 4k60 even in crop so still ahead of that but the Canon R6 will output 4k60 10bit C-Log so a win for the Canon but it does cost $500 more.
I can't quite understand how expensive the cf express card is. It's just NAND flash memory. If you look at the price of NVME, you can see how absurd this is. How cheap, stable, and good would it be if it was bundled in a raid with a built-in storage device! 512GB maybe $300?
4.46 There is no difference in light whatsoever with this kind of cropped images. What happens is that only a fraction of the sensor is read out, but this very area is still lit exactly as if the whole sensor was read out. This should not be confused with what happens to APS-C sensor cameras, where, for a given resolution, the size and pitch of photocytes is smaller, which can result into a darker picture for the same settings.
I moved to Z 7 at FW 2, expecting lots of improvements still, but already enjoying the better glass and other mirrorless perks. FW 3 was already a lot better. Early last October, I replaced the Z 7 by the Mk ii - expecting a lot from firmware improvements still to come. You could say I bought an expectation or a mirage. If we look at the firmware in a camera from a computer science point of view and the architecture of the software modules, then my assumption was that FW1 for the Mk ii would still be comparable to FW3 of the Mk i. On a software architecture level, in a digital camera, several logical processing pipelines are happening and the software for the Mk i handles these concurrently - if there are three pipelines then each gets (say) 1/3rd of time and this rotates between them. For optimal use of a parallel processor architecture, the software implementing these pipelines has to be untangled and assigned to their own processor in a way that as little wait states between software modules will happen (when the code running on processor 1 needs something from code running on processor 2 - typically "time consuming" events). My assumption was that Nikon would need some time to untangle their software, still. This could positively impact AF as well. My prejudice of the Z AF system is that it is modeled after what is happening in, say, a D850 and that it marginally relies on non-AF photosite imaging. Some "computer vision" (a form of AI where software interprets digital images, so it can tell you what it sees) might support the phase/contrast photosite based AF greatly and running such problem solving on its own processor without interruption from the other pipelines would be beneficial. I remember somebody presenting his algorithm at TEDx, years ago, running that on a smartphone - and promising he would release his software into the public domain. In the meantime, the raw files and images are excellent - color space, dynamic range, low light performance. Note that the 7 may do as good as, or better than, the 6 at low light due to the absence of the low pass filter (low light is not the same thing as high ISO).
@@game2572 - "Image review" has always been "Off" in my Nikons. As an old film buff I know what I am doing and only review an image if an aspect is really critical to success. So in that case I use the "Play" button to invoke it.
I’d invest in the Z6ii mainly because of the upcoming firmware updates. There will definitely be huge differences once 2.0 and 3.0 updates come around.
Thank you, this has made my mind up yo grt the z6. The z62 does seem to have slightly better specs, but they don't seem to justify the huge price difference.
Have you ever tried "interval timer shooting" on the Z6II? My setting is A, auto ISO up to 51200, over 1000 photos. I have a random issue, first 10 to 20 photos are overexposed then it shows exposure back to normal gradually.
Awesome review man! What gimbal are you using for the z6ii I’m looking to start learning video and gimbal shopping for me z6ii.. what would you suggest?
Appreciate that! I use this one and love it bhpho.to/342uXMf Handles the Z6 fine as long as you don't want to use crazy heavy lenses like a 70-200 or something
I was fortunate to pick up the Z6, 24-70 f4 and an FTZ adapter for 3000 Australian Dollars in a Boxing Day sale. I took the plunge not unhappy as it will pair with my Z50 beautifully. Thank you for your video.
Thanks for the video. l loved the shots of the Ferrari 😍 With the price difference between the 2 cameras, you can buy a Nikkor z prime lens... I'm very happy with my z6. I use it for filming hiking videos, paired with a z24mm f1.8s. The camera has fallen MANY times and is still going strong (so is the lens). l got rain and snow on it, and filmed at -11ºC / 12.2°F temps. So far, so good. ATB!
Great review but these specs completely leave out that the z62 does 4x slow motion in full HD as opposed to only 2 times with the Z6. Another big reason I'm going with the II
Thank Dan - the 1080 information is so handy, I shoot social media content and everything goes on to Google Photo Albums including video, so good FHD is so useful. Not enough RUclips reviews include this information. I tried the Panasonic S5II a couple of days ago, then I found out it doesn't have PDAF in 1080p 50/60 full frame, plus the 1080p isn't that great to start with. I was about to buy it, but a forum highlighted this drawback. Im hoping the Z8 / Z6III will also have good 1080p.
I am saving up to go fill frame i hand thought about the Z5 but the Z6 has a BSI censor which has started to attract me. And ofcourse the Z6 is cheaper than the Z6II , the autofocus performance is making me think again and again but i love shooting landscapes so AF won't matter much
Honestly, I much prefer using the XQD card slot vs SD, as you mentioned they are much faster and safer, I have never heard from anyone that they've had issues with the XQD, while it happened to me several times a few of my SD cards failed on me in the middle of wedding videography, upgrading from Nikon D810 which was a beast, the Z6 took my videography into to the third level I would say, I still use my Nikon D500 as back up and it takes XQD card, yes they cost more but we both know they have a reason, and it's more professional, protects you from magnetic shocks and believe me that's a big deal, it can happen anytime, both cameras are great, yes the Z6ii has more options, however, the same size, same screen, same censor, there is no big comparison with the auto focus literally it's the same, spend your extra money on glass 😁
The Z6ii lost the ability to adjust shutter speed using the rear command disk in all modes including S and M. I can change shutter speed with the front command disk in S and M modes by flipping the main/sub command disks into the custom control settings. I can also change shutter speeds in S and M modes using the touchscreen. Therefore, the issue appears to be exclusively related to the back command disk. I have reset the camera to default settings to make sure the menu setting is not the problem. The camera firmware has been updated to version 1.30. The new camera was purchased earlier this year. I was able to adjust the shutter speed with the back command disk before updating the firmware. Has anyone had this problem? I'm trying to determine if it's a mechanical issue or a firmware update issue. I searched Google for the issue to see if it was related to the last firmware update to version 1.30 and didn't see any posts about the update
I have the new Mercedes AMG GTR I went out with my new Z7II and with the Northern California backdrop it was heaven and a great way to learn the system. And with the car I got there fast :)
@michael Sorry man didn't mean to make you feel like a failure- I was simply pointing out the camera and the subject. If that made you and the other doughnut feel like you have failed than that is on you. Don't hate me for being better than you.
@@billmoyer3254 As I mentioned to Michael- I apologize for stating the camera on a video about that kind of camera and the subject matter that I shot with the camera. I did not mean to make you feel like a failure. I am sure your mom thinks you are special even though you haven't amounted to much but you keep trying little one.
Another option: a Z5 and a Z50 together. No full-frame 4k @30fps, but the gain of a second camera angle is likely way more useful for most people. And of course the best option: the Z9.
I hope you don't mind asking you another question? You were able to help me make up my mind in terms of buying the Z6ii, which I am close to having the funds for. My question is the lens I will get, I am mostly a landscape guy and what I am looking at is the Nikon Z14-30f4 S. Is this a good choice?
All depends on the type of landscape. I have a 14-30, but also know a lot of people using a 70-200 or 100-400 for landscape to isolate a specific object and obtain compression. One z lens I love is the 24-200 as a super zoom, or there is the 24-120 which I haven’t tried yet. But yes the 14-30 is a great lens and for general wide landscape shots will do you well. Best of luck!
I find the colours straight out the camera from Nikon are very good they don't get enough credit for this, I use the flat profile for both photo and video, so easy to grade in post.
so i enjoy night sky shooting and landscape photography ive seen alot of folk like the z6 for night sky shooting.. what do you think i should save for the z6 or the z6ii ? videos im not really worried about i do have a drone and a go pro for that and i do not do much videos
Both cameras will basically be identical for that. There are only a few small hardware differences such as dual card slots and a new processor but no changes to actual image quality. There is a chance that long exposure noise reduction would run faster on the Z6II but otherwise no big differences for landscape / night sky
A month ago I snagged a mint condition Z6 with less than 6K on the shutter, came with 3 batterys and 2 Sony memory cards plusy sony card reader $800 with taX , WHAT A DEAL
I still feel like SD cards are the future, because they keep upgrading the standard to be better than all others and they are way smaller to boot. Any other format is kinda a waste.
So the CFX cards help the buffer clear faster but are not needed for video. They are also available in larger capacities and cheaper than V90 high speed UHS-II SD cards for whatever reason. Only V60 cards and below are available in high capacity with decent pricing
I would probably take the Z6 over the Z5. The difference in quality with full frame is great and almost all the good Z mount lenses are full frame anyway. The original Z6 is on a great sale: amzn.to/2Slc4Bh
@@sculpherphotography4835 Definitely thought you were saying the Z50 lol. Technically the quality is the same, it's just some features and controls that are different. But I didn't realize the price on the Z5 was so low!!! This deal is crazy bhpho.to/3de9hkp I'd probably just get the Z5 at that price
Hi!! I have the NIKON Z5 but i want to move to Nikon Z6II … if you have to decide which one you preferred ? I do portrait , weddings , birthdays party etc and i do video too… BY THE WAY I LOVE YOUR EXPLANATION!!!
Hi Dan Just looking ar the Z line up V1 & 2 and I am a bit confussed in relation to the card types. In relation to the CF Express slot, is it purely for that type of card - or will a SD card fit the same slot? Even Nikon site does not explain it well. Also I have read that you cannot have the screen with no icons, or at least minimal items showing when shooting - I shoot with a A7iii and I can select what is displayed -all icons or user selected icons,- can you advise Thanks in advance
The CFexpress slot will ONLY fit a CFexpress card. I know you can minimize the amount of items on the screen...I'm not sure if there is an option for no icons
The R5 or R6 would be number 1, the Z6II would be my 2nd choice. If you can afford it, the A7SIII is amazing but if you need something cheaper, get the Canon R6 or Z6II if you need to be under $2000
@@learningcameras After years of “me-too” playing catch-up Nikon suddenly decides to lead out the Z6 by obsoleting our memory cards. I own about 10 Nikon cameras and maybe 25 lenses. Z-mount was a bad design decision IMHO now we have honking great big pieces of new glass to buy - somewhat optional - but hundreds of dollars of memory cards just to get out of the gate. Thanks for your videos great info.
@@bradl2636 Well, in some ways Nikon is "future proofing" by using newer (and better) CFexpress memory cards that are faster and better than SD cards. But yeah, always sucks when you have to buy something new. The new lens mount wasn't an option. Camera manufactures really had to introduce new mounts because of the flange difference since there is no longer a mirror in the camera so they couldn't just use old lenses on the same amount without designing this giant gap in the camera body (basically building in the adapter spacing inside of the camera body). Sony just got a head start to this reality but Nikon and Canon didn't have much of a choice either
No clue...never had to call them for anything but they have been around for a while and have quite a few pro users so my guess is that it is at least average but if you have their Pro Service (NPS) it would be amazing.
So that's not an ideal solution. The chances of corrupting an entire card are pretty rare with reliable brands once the card has been tested, but the chances of corrupt files are much more prevalent and moving cards in and out of the camera increases that. There's also a higher chance of card loss, physical damage, and theft if the card is not in the camera so cycling out cards increases the chances of those happening when you physically remove cards all the time. I had a friend who dropped his card when he removed it from a camera doing what you're talking about and it fell through a grate and was lost forever! Plus when I have a 2nd shooter, they typically want a copy of the images too so I give them one of my cards and they use one of their cards and at the end of the day, no need to transfer files.
@@learningcameras it's what I'm doing with a single card slot.. although I've not had a card failure with any of my single shot Z systems it's not worth the upgrade when these cameras are working just fine.
Because between companies taking advantage of the consumer and higher prices, black Friday isn't what it used to be... I found so many products that are not even close to all time lows unfortunately. There are decent deals but most likely every product was the same price or cheaper a few times earlier this year
Then you are not shooting full time continuous AF or you are shooting in H+ which means the viewfinder is not showing you a live view but just the last image taken. The benefit is there is no shutter blackout but obviously the refresh rate will be limited by the speed of the images taken which will be somewhere between 6-11fps
Nikon really dropped the ball with the XQD/CFE single slot thing. What the hell were they thinking? They certainly would've sold a lot more Z6 if they included the SD slot from the get go. An average enthusiast would be scared to spend $150+ on a damn 64 gb storage card geez
I change up modes on the RSC2 depending on what I'm shooting. I usually keep IBIS off when using a gimbal as sometimes they can get messed up with gimbal pans but if you are following a subject without panning much, usually IBIS helps
Paying a $1200 premium for 3 memory cards for the Z 6 is just nuts. Sorry but unless you can deduct the expense against income tax it makes no sense to do that.
Sounds like a bright idea to buy into a new camera mount system that has basically 5 native lenses?? Releases one new lens every year on average, and cuts off third-party support. At this stage, doesn’t really matter how good the cameras are if it’s gonna take 5 to 8 years just to get the holy Trinity of lenses.
Wait, they have a Z mount 14-24, 24-70mm, and 70-200 all F2.8! They also have F4 zooms, like 5 F1.8 primes and even an F1.2 lens. I mentioned in the actual review that they are limited on the telephoto side (without the F mount adapter) but they are not nearly as bad as your suggesting. I'm pretty sure there are over 15-18 Z lenses
Which one do you think people should buy???
Z6ii without question just performs much better in real world use it’s worth the price difference
Had the Z6, added a second body and went with a Z7 for the added sensor size because I shot stills and not video. Makes a great combo for storm photography and the Z6 is outstanding for astro.
still love dslrs ( d850 ) and got the z6 for video.. My preference is still dslr though - love the ovf
I have been looking at replacing my D750 since selling it a few months ago as well all my F-mount lenses. I was really close to buying a Z6 but having to buy a XQD card was an expense I didn’t want to have as I have so many SD cards (I don’t ever shoot video). But now a UK Z6ii has a saving of £380 discount and is almost the same price as a grey import Z6ii I had to push the button! I know I now only have 1 lens but I would rather re-invest in new Z mount lenses as I know that I will get the maximum out of the camera with them. Also XQD cards will eventually get cheaper and then I might invest in 1. As a hobbyist who likes shooting landscapes I would look at a wide angle and perhaps a 50mm as I like the perspective of it.
@@aaronpopstar XQD cards will most likely not get cheaper, but will go away and be replaced by the CF Express cards which can be used in the Z6/Z6 II.
I’ve updated my Z6 to the new 3.40 firmware and it feels more reactive and grabs eyes/faces sooner than before. Unless Nikon bring out new firmware for the Z6 II that approaches Z9 performance, I’d recommend getting the Z6 if you’re happy with a single card slot. The only thing I do miss from the Z6 II is the auto EVF sensor switch off when the screen is open.
I've heard the AF is pretty close to the Z6II. As for the two slots - they don't backup video - fairly useless to me.
Nikon brought the FW Update v1.40 for the Z6 II & Z7 II, with faster AF.
So wait the z6 can do eyes as well? I thought only the 6 II could do that
@@JoeWhoJoeMama2024 in photos, yes
I bought the Z6 not long after the Z6ii came out, and I'm still not sorry I went with the original Z6. I'm not a professional photographer, but I'll still shoot hundreds of photos in an outing. I shoot RAW + JPG*Fine (most memory space used per shot), and so far I have never ran out of room on my 64G XQD memory card (came with the kit). I do keep a spare on hand, just in case, but I haven't needed it yet. I bought a 50mm prime lens, and the video quality is outstanding for what I'm doing. Again... I'm not a professional photographer, so maybe there are small details I'm missing that I don't notice, but if a friend were asking which they should buy, I would recommend the original Z6 without even hesitating. I love this camera.
Great video, good info, and helped me a lot in terms of the differences of what I already have and the newer model.
Awesome! Glad it helped
I got a brand new Nikon z6 with the kit lens and the ftz adapter here in Europe for only 1.050€. couldn't be happier! Love it so far.
Where???
@@Pepinator92 at the lokal Saturn/Media Markt
@@ioanniskostopoulos1210 which country?
@@Pepinator92 in Germany!
@@ioanniskostopoulos1210 whut? I love somewhat close by the border in the Netherlands, but the website says it’s a whopping €2269 for that set!
Great review, exactly what I needed. 1,300$ is crazy for such value.
U didn't mention major upgrade on the z6 ii , battery grip for extended shoot and usb charging while it shoot or records , this is a key for videographer , photographer who plan to use for a long period of time
i am literally looking at a z6 vs z6ii right now, as a hobbyist videographer i was wondering if the z6 could be ac charged while shooting... but if yorue saying its an upgrade for the z6ii then i guess that makes my mind up
@@LycaonsMemories that's not possible with the Z6
@@agonajeti9029 hmm, i must of misread your post then (rereading it now its obvious) (shrugs) oh well, its bought already lmao
I shoot digital from the day such cameras came into existence. Most of digi cameras were always single card cameras. Must say, never lost card content. Never. I understand it may happen ..... ( I may also die before I finish this post ... ), but so far it did not happened. And I am talking 25 years of shooting. Go figure ...Second, I don't understand why people get hung up on how many frames a second camera shoots. Strange. Lastly, I purchased Z6 for the discounted price for my BTS videos - and I am very happy with it.
None of the Z camera backup video anyway including the £5500 Z9
I picked up the Z6 for that price last month , great value , I'm loving it
I asked this question in your previous Z6 video, any answers?
I think the "Z's" are the best-looking and built mirrorless cameras in the category. Sony A7iii is not as well built and Canon R5/6's have a fake (too-colorful) video output.
Btw, Dan goes the Z6ii use the full-frame when outputting 60fps over HDMI to a recorder (Ninja V) or crop as in-camera recording. Thanks!
Hey! So 2 things. First of all, the Z6II is still an APSC crop when outputting 60fps over HDMI. Also, 4k60 is also only available in 8bit which is interesting because the Nikon can actually output 10bit 4k30 full frame with N-Log. That said, the Sony A7III doesn't output 10bit in any setting nor does it have 4k60 even in crop so still ahead of that but the Canon R6 will output 4k60 10bit C-Log so a win for the Canon but it does cost $500 more.
And u can get the og z6 used for an additional ~$300 off
True!
You can get the z6 mk1 for 939 in exelent condition
After watching your video,I ve made up my mind and I m going for the z6. 😊
I don't see a huge difference between both, since they have the same damn sensor. Battery grip? No biggie I shoot video.
I can't quite understand how expensive the cf express card is. It's just NAND flash memory. If you look at the price of NVME, you can see how absurd this is. How cheap, stable, and good would it be if it was bundled in a raid with a built-in storage device! 512GB maybe $300?
4.46 There is no difference in light whatsoever with this kind of cropped images. What happens is that only a fraction of the sensor is read out, but this very area is still lit exactly as if the whole sensor was read out. This should not be confused with what happens to APS-C sensor cameras, where, for a given resolution, the size and pitch of photocytes is smaller, which can result into a darker picture for the same settings.
I moved to Z 7 at FW 2, expecting lots of improvements still, but already enjoying the better glass and other mirrorless perks. FW 3 was already a lot better. Early last October, I replaced the Z 7 by the Mk ii - expecting a lot from firmware improvements still to come. You could say I bought an expectation or a mirage. If we look at the firmware in a camera from a computer science point of view and the architecture of the software modules, then my assumption was that FW1 for the Mk ii would still be comparable to FW3 of the Mk i. On a software architecture level, in a digital camera, several logical processing pipelines are happening and the software for the Mk i handles these concurrently - if there are three pipelines then each gets (say) 1/3rd of time and this rotates between them. For optimal use of a parallel processor architecture, the software implementing these pipelines has to be untangled and assigned to their own processor in a way that as little wait states between software modules will happen (when the code running on processor 1 needs something from code running on processor 2 - typically "time consuming" events). My assumption was that Nikon would need some time to untangle their software, still.
This could positively impact AF as well. My prejudice of the Z AF system is that it is modeled after what is happening in, say, a D850 and that it marginally relies on non-AF photosite imaging. Some "computer vision" (a form of AI where software interprets digital images, so it can tell you what it sees) might support the phase/contrast photosite based AF greatly and running such problem solving on its own processor without interruption from the other pipelines would be beneficial. I remember somebody presenting his algorithm at TEDx, years ago, running that on a smartphone - and promising he would release his software into the public domain.
In the meantime, the raw files and images are excellent - color space, dynamic range, low light performance. Note that the 7 may do as good as, or better than, the 6 at low light due to the absence of the low pass filter (low light is not the same thing as high ISO).
do you have image review on when you are shooting continuious shooting I turn image review off when ii am shooting
@@game2572 - "Image review" has always been "Off" in my Nikons. As an old film buff I know what I am doing and only review an image if an aspect is really critical to success. So in that case I use the "Play" button to invoke it.
@jpdj2715 My fault i meant to post that comment on the main page not under your comment
I’d invest in the Z6ii mainly because of the upcoming firmware updates. There will definitely be huge differences once 2.0 and 3.0 updates come around.
If they arrive.
Makes sense. The ii is more future proof and the gap between them will increase.
Same reason I bought Z6II.
@@ilanhoward Not at all, its the same camera its exactly the same in terms of longevity
@@wilteduk007😊
Thank you, this has made my mind up yo grt the z6. The z62 does seem to have slightly better specs, but they don't seem to justify the huge price difference.
Have you ever tried "interval timer shooting" on the Z6II? My setting is A, auto ISO up to 51200, over 1000 photos. I have a random issue, first 10 to 20 photos are overexposed then it shows exposure back to normal gradually.
Awesome review man! What gimbal are you using for the z6ii I’m looking to start learning video and gimbal shopping for me z6ii.. what would you suggest?
Appreciate that!
I use this one and love it bhpho.to/342uXMf
Handles the Z6 fine as long as you don't want to use crazy heavy lenses like a 70-200 or something
@@learningcameras thanks man I’m a go check that out.. any issues with ftz adaptor and small primes?
I was fortunate to pick up the Z6, 24-70 f4 and an FTZ adapter for 3000 Australian Dollars in a Boxing Day sale. I took the plunge not unhappy as it will pair with my Z50 beautifully. Thank you for your video.
Thanks for the video. l loved the shots of the Ferrari 😍 With the price difference between the 2 cameras, you can buy a Nikkor z prime lens... I'm very happy with my z6. I use it for filming hiking videos, paired with a z24mm f1.8s. The camera has fallen MANY times and is still going strong (so is the lens). l got rain and snow on it, and filmed at -11ºC / 12.2°F temps. So far, so good. ATB!
Great review but these specs completely leave out that the z62 does 4x slow motion in full HD as opposed to only 2 times with the Z6. Another big reason I'm going with the II
I'd love to have the car pic you shot at 23 seconds. that is amazing shot. let me know if I have it and how and where I can download thanks Dan
Thank Dan - the 1080 information is so handy, I shoot social media content and everything goes on to Google Photo Albums including video, so good FHD is so useful. Not enough RUclips reviews include this information. I tried the Panasonic S5II a couple of days ago, then I found out it doesn't have PDAF in 1080p 50/60 full frame, plus the 1080p isn't that great to start with. I was about to buy it, but a forum highlighted this drawback. Im hoping the Z8 / Z6III will also have good 1080p.
I am saving up to go fill frame i hand thought about the Z5 but the Z6 has a BSI censor which has started to attract me. And ofcourse the Z6 is cheaper than the Z6II , the autofocus performance is making me think again and again but i love shooting landscapes so AF won't matter much
Good Afternoon, Great Dan Watson Video, thanks for sharing, have a great weekend
I've a Z6 - Thanks for your video, I don't need tu upgrade with Z6 II
Honestly, I much prefer using the XQD card slot vs SD, as you mentioned they are much faster and safer, I have never heard from anyone that they've had issues with the XQD, while it happened to me several times a few of my SD cards failed on me in the middle of wedding videography, upgrading from Nikon D810 which was a beast, the Z6 took my videography into to the third level I would say, I still use my Nikon D500 as back up and it takes XQD card, yes they cost more but we both know they have a reason, and it's more professional, protects you from magnetic shocks and believe me that's a big deal, it can happen anytime, both cameras are great, yes the Z6ii has more options, however, the same size, same screen, same censor, there is no big comparison with the auto focus literally it's the same, spend your extra money on glass 😁
The Z6ii lost the ability to adjust shutter speed using the rear command disk in all modes including S and M. I can change shutter speed with the front command disk in S and M modes by flipping the main/sub command disks into the custom control settings. I can also change shutter speeds in S and M modes using the touchscreen. Therefore, the issue appears to be exclusively related to the back command disk. I have reset the camera to default settings to make sure the menu setting is not the problem. The camera firmware has been updated to version 1.30. The new camera was purchased earlier this year. I was able to adjust the shutter speed with the back command disk before updating the firmware.
Has anyone had this problem? I'm trying to determine if it's a mechanical issue or a firmware update issue. I searched Google for the issue to see if it was related to the last firmware update to version 1.30 and didn't see any posts about the update
z7ii or z6ii. which of the two cameras has better ibis?
its identical in all Z series cameras
I have the new Mercedes AMG GTR I went out with my new Z7II and with the Northern California backdrop it was heaven and a great way to learn the system. And with the car I got there fast :)
I have a new F-35 and offset barbeque grill. This weekend I used both to smoke everything.
@michael Sorry man didn't mean to make you feel like a failure- I was simply pointing out the camera and the subject. If that made you and the other doughnut feel like you have failed than that is on you. Don't hate me for being better than you.
@@billmoyer3254 As I mentioned to Michael- I apologize for stating the camera on a video about that kind of camera and the subject matter that I shot with the camera. I did not mean to make you feel like a failure. I am sure your mom thinks you are special even though you haven't amounted to much but you keep trying little one.
@michael the audacity of this guy lmao! People these days smh☠️
Another option: a Z5 and a Z50 together. No full-frame 4k @30fps, but the gain of a second camera angle is likely way more useful for most people.
And of course the best option: the Z9.
Love my z6ii.
That sd card sold me, besides was new new
Why is the Z6 ii cheaper than the Z6 now? On Nikon website
What about the Z5 vs Z6?
I hope you don't mind asking you another question? You were able to help me make up my mind in terms of buying the Z6ii, which I am close to having the funds for. My question is the lens I will get, I am mostly a landscape guy and what I am looking at is the Nikon Z14-30f4 S. Is this a good choice?
All depends on the type of landscape. I have a 14-30, but also know a lot of people using a 70-200 or 100-400 for landscape to isolate a specific object and obtain compression. One z lens I love is the 24-200 as a super zoom, or there is the 24-120 which I haven’t tried yet. But yes the 14-30 is a great lens and for general wide landscape shots will do you well. Best of luck!
Love the colours, what Lut do you use?
My own I created. I keep telling myself I need to make them available but I always feel like I need to perfect them more lol
I find the colours straight out the camera from Nikon are very good they don't get enough credit for this, I use the flat profile for both photo and video, so easy to grade in post.
so i enjoy night sky shooting and landscape photography ive seen alot of folk like the z6 for night sky shooting.. what do you think i should save for the z6 or the z6ii ? videos im not really worried about i do have a drone and a go pro for that and i do not do much videos
Both cameras will basically be identical for that. There are only a few small hardware differences such as dual card slots and a new processor but no changes to actual image quality. There is a chance that long exposure noise reduction would run faster on the Z6II but otherwise no big differences for landscape / night sky
A month ago I snagged a mint condition Z6 with less than 6K on the shutter, came with 3 batterys and 2 Sony memory cards plusy sony card reader $800 with taX , WHAT A DEAL
So you are saying, if you shoot portrait photography, the Z6 and the Z6ii are the same when it comes to focusing?
They have the same AF system but the Z6II has dual processors so it is actually a bit faster
I still feel like SD cards are the future, because they keep upgrading the standard to be better than all others and they are way smaller to boot. Any other format is kinda a waste.
These cameras has CFX cards but lacks internal 10 bit N log recording. Is there any point in purchasing CFx cards if this is the case
So the CFX cards help the buffer clear faster but are not needed for video. They are also available in larger capacities and cheaper than V90 high speed UHS-II SD cards for whatever reason. Only V60 cards and below are available in high capacity with decent pricing
Can anyone speak to the 4k quality from a first hand experience with the z6?
So what would be your view on Z6 v Z5 ?
I would probably take the Z6 over the Z5. The difference in quality with full frame is great and almost all the good Z mount lenses are full frame anyway. The original Z6 is on a great sale: amzn.to/2Slc4Bh
@@learningcameras But Dan the Z5 is full frame, are you confusing it with the Z50?
@@sculpherphotography4835 Definitely thought you were saying the Z50 lol. Technically the quality is the same, it's just some features and controls that are different. But I didn't realize the price on the Z5 was so low!!! This deal is crazy bhpho.to/3de9hkp I'd probably just get the Z5 at that price
@@learningcameras Yes and I have done just that, just received my Z5 very pleased with it.
Hi!! I have the NIKON Z5 but i want to move to Nikon Z6II … if you have to decide which one you preferred ? I do portrait , weddings , birthdays party etc and i do video too… BY THE WAY I LOVE YOUR EXPLANATION!!!
Hi Dan
Just looking ar the Z line up V1 & 2 and I am a bit confussed in relation to the card types.
In relation to the CF Express slot, is it purely for that type of card - or will a SD card fit the same slot? Even Nikon site does not explain it well.
Also I have read that you cannot have the screen with no icons, or at least minimal items showing when shooting - I shoot with a A7iii and I can select what is displayed -all icons or user selected icons,- can you advise
Thanks in advance
The CFexpress slot will ONLY fit a CFexpress card. I know you can minimize the amount of items on the screen...I'm not sure if there is an option for no icons
@@learningcameras Very helpful - Thanks
Please sajest me wich one I will by for Cinematography. Sony a7ii vs z6 ii vs canon R5
The R5 or R6 would be number 1, the Z6II would be my 2nd choice. If you can afford it, the A7SIII is amazing but if you need something cheaper, get the Canon R6 or Z6II if you need to be under $2000
@@learningcameras ❤️ thanks for this bro
So you’re saying the older Z6 does NOT use SD cards? Ok that’s weird. Any material differences in dynamic range?
Correct, the original Z6 does not have an SD card slot. No, you won't see any difference with image quality...especially if you shoot RAW
@@learningcameras After years of “me-too” playing catch-up Nikon suddenly decides to lead out the Z6 by obsoleting our memory cards. I own about 10 Nikon cameras and maybe 25 lenses. Z-mount was a bad design decision IMHO now we have honking great big pieces of new glass to buy - somewhat optional - but hundreds of dollars of memory cards just to get out of the gate. Thanks for your videos great info.
@@bradl2636 Well, in some ways Nikon is "future proofing" by using newer (and better) CFexpress memory cards that are faster and better than SD cards. But yeah, always sucks when you have to buy something new. The new lens mount wasn't an option. Camera manufactures really had to introduce new mounts because of the flange difference since there is no longer a mirror in the camera so they couldn't just use old lenses on the same amount without designing this giant gap in the camera body (basically building in the adapter spacing inside of the camera body). Sony just got a head start to this reality but Nikon and Canon didn't have much of a choice either
What kind support will you get from Nikon ?
No clue...never had to call them for anything but they have been around for a while and have quite a few pro users so my guess is that it is at least average but if you have their Pro Service (NPS) it would be amazing.
2023: CF Express Type B are cheaper than SD UHS II
Hi, I have a Z6 so can I use CF express card.
The D850 got an update to use cfexpress, z6 I believe has the connections & should also have the update to use cfexpress
@@Vaptomwen Thank you
so I can't use sd cards in the original z6...?
No, it uses CFexpress which is a better technology but more expensive and less available
Z6II if you afford it, Z6 if not. It's that simple.
I simply carry 3 cards with my Z6 and after a certain amount of images I just drop in a new card
So that's not an ideal solution. The chances of corrupting an entire card are pretty rare with reliable brands once the card has been tested, but the chances of corrupt files are much more prevalent and moving cards in and out of the camera increases that. There's also a higher chance of card loss, physical damage, and theft if the card is not in the camera so cycling out cards increases the chances of those happening when you physically remove cards all the time. I had a friend who dropped his card when he removed it from a camera doing what you're talking about and it fell through a grate and was lost forever! Plus when I have a 2nd shooter, they typically want a copy of the images too so I give them one of my cards and they use one of their cards and at the end of the day, no need to transfer files.
@@learningcameras it's what I'm doing with a single card slot.. although I've not had a card failure with any of my single shot Z systems it's not worth the upgrade when these cameras are working just fine.
Does the first z6 do 4k60 now?
Nope, just the Z6II thanks to the updated processor
Same iso performance?
In RAW. There might be a slight change with JPEGs due to the new processor but barely noticeable
Why was this sale better than the black Friday sale right now 😭
Because between companies taking advantage of the consumer and higher prices, black Friday isn't what it used to be... I found so many products that are not even close to all time lows unfortunately. There are decent deals but most likely every product was the same price or cheaper a few times earlier this year
@@learningcameras 100%. It's sad. When do think the next big (better) sale will be?
@@steviej.2389 I'd definitely keep monitoring over the holiday...it's down to $1600
@@learningcameras I really appreciate that, thank you so much!
Z6ii or r6?
The R6 is better in most ways but it does cost $500 more
Why do I feel like I get way more fps than 5.5 ?
Then you are not shooting full time continuous AF or you are shooting in H+ which means the viewfinder is not showing you a live view but just the last image taken. The benefit is there is no shutter blackout but obviously the refresh rate will be limited by the speed of the images taken which will be somewhere between 6-11fps
@@learningcameras I usually shoot in continuous raw, dynamic mode how many fps do I get in those settings ?
@@joeysandoval2511 should be 12fps
@@mlai2546 exactly
@@joeysandoval2511 continuous af will slow it down and i would assume low light would too
Hey. You're awesome.
This is all about video and a big advert for his Ferrari shoot, disappointed
Great content, pacing and presentation. *subscribe*
AF is good but not in the same liga as Canon and Sony 😉
True
Nikon really dropped the ball with the XQD/CFE single slot thing. What the hell were they thinking? They certainly would've sold a lot more Z6 if they included the SD slot from the get go. An average enthusiast would be scared to spend $150+ on a damn 64 gb storage card geez
May I ask what mode are you using on the RSC2 and if you have the IBIS on or off when using gimbal
I change up modes on the RSC2 depending on what I'm shooting. I usually keep IBIS off when using a gimbal as sometimes they can get messed up with gimbal pans but if you are following a subject without panning much, usually IBIS helps
no way 600 extra , i put on my Z6ii and use my good old sd card ahhaah
Z6 II for the future upgrades and the potential of dual Digic 6 processors as compared to Z6.
Stick to your Nikon dslr... Or Go for Sony/Canon mirrorless
Paying a $1200 premium for 3 memory cards for the Z 6 is just nuts. Sorry but unless you can deduct the expense against income tax it makes no sense to do that.
Sounds like a bright idea to buy into a new camera mount system that has basically 5 native lenses?? Releases one new lens every year on average, and cuts off third-party support.
At this stage, doesn’t really matter how good the cameras are if it’s gonna take 5 to 8 years just to get the holy Trinity of lenses.
Wait, they have a Z mount 14-24, 24-70mm, and 70-200 all F2.8! They also have F4 zooms, like 5 F1.8 primes and even an F1.2 lens. I mentioned in the actual review that they are limited on the telephoto side (without the F mount adapter) but they are not nearly as bad as your suggesting. I'm pretty sure there are over 15-18 Z lenses
How long have you been away from any news???
ummmmm,,,,,
Sent you a DM on IG. :)
Consider delaying your audio by about 100 mS. You're just a tad out of sync'.
Neither..get the R5 instead.
The R5 isn't exactly $1400 lol... You could buy 3 Z6 cameras for 1 R5
@@learningcameras or two R6's which is globally a far superior camera
@@justinholding02 what particular is it, that makes the R6 far superior to the Z6 or Z6 II?
@@BarisYener nothing, besides.. Canon is cheating with RAW files, they are applying noise reduction in the RAW
@@BarisYener the autofocus!