I use both. The Z9 is used for wildlife, the Z6-2 for Macro, Walkaround, Landscape. Both excellent cameras, I prefer the Z6-2 Files, but the Z9 is just so much faster. Occasionally I use the D850 still. Also an excellent camera.
@@TouchLifeStudio 800pf, 300/2.8 or 500pf on the Z9, 50mm, 105 macro and 24-70 f/4 on the Z6-2. 20mm f-mount, 150mm Sigma Macro and the Laowa Probe on rare occasions. The one I'd love to see would be a 200mm Nikon Macro.
Great tutorial, I just bought Z9 from Nikon Canada last week. I want to buy Nikon S 58mm F/0.95 for food photography using with Z9. What's your thoughts about this lens? Thanks...
I had the original Z6 with the 35mm and 50mm F1.8 lenses, my friend lent me his 24-70 F2.8 for a weekend, when I upgraded to the Z6ii I sold the prime lenses too, the 24-70 F2.8 is just incredible, because of the larger Z mount the F2.8 performs like an F1.8, the Z6ii with the 24-70 F2.8 is a dream combination
Thank you for this thorough discussion of these two great cameras. I especially like the discussions around lens/body combinations. Again, extremely good discussions!
I own both Z6II and Z9. They are both stunning. I take both at events, take video with one of them, stills with the other. Sometimes I take video with both, multicam and sync in premiere pro. Good idea to do this video!
I got the Z6 at launch, and later the Z6II when it launched. I got the Z9 about a month ago, and have now become very familiar with it. All of these are phenomenal cameras, and the shills on YT really do not give them their fair due. The Z6/II do have their downsides, but you have to consider that recently they were selling for $1400 and $1800. Nothing can touch them at those prices. It is true that they do not have the AF of the Z9, A1 or R5. But that does not mean you cannot get shots of sports action wildlife. IMO, the only thing I do wish the Z6/II had is 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265 STD/HLG/LOG to internal memory card, along with some more video-centric settings and features like loadable LUTs for preview in camera, anamorphic desqueeze options, and things like this. The Atomos "partnership" is a bust. As for the Z9, it walks, talks, and looks like a pro flagship camera should. Mine came with FW 3.0, and 3.01 came a short while later. I have shot with the A1 and the R5. I can say with confidence that the Nikon Z9 is at least on par with those cameras in terms of AF. Zero doubt. I could go on and on gushing about this camera, but I think at this point everyone knows this camera sits alone at the top of the food chain.
I am not a professional, but own both and struggle seeing the Z6II doing weddings well. I love the camera, but it struggles to focus on anything moving- for me at least and a big reasoni bought the Z9. What focus mode do you primarily use?
@Uh Oh! you may need to work on your technique eye af itself works great Unless you're shooting in darkness which is the last thing you want for a wedding Good lighting is key To take great photos it can handle any dark reception or dance floor Just struggles with dark objects sometimes like a black shirt Learn the system Nikon's auto focus won't do everything for you it's somewhat of an acquired taste you have to learn its intricacies and nuances Which doesn't make it very user friendly
@@nathanjimenez1562 struggles went away with z9. 3D option that isn't available on Z6II works very well for me on moving wildlife and other things i missed attempting with the Z6. Still love it for lowlight static shots
Thank you for this! As a current Nikon shooter I've been struggling on whether or not to upgrade to the Z6 2 as I've heard nothing but negative about the camera's autofocus system. So it's nice to finally hear from someone who has positive things to say about the camera and that it's good for wedding shooters.
I have been using Z6II for nearly 2 years. It’s a great camera for photo and video, including the AF. z6II may not be a chose for sports, but when it comes to portraits, weddings, street photography, plus coupled with z-lenses, probably overall best hybrid camera system on the market for the money.
No disrespect to the author of this video or anyone who loves their Z6ii, but I would say stay away from Nikon Z6ii. It is by far the worst camera I have dealt with in terms of AF. I shoot weddings and portraits and the AF is just absolutely atrocious in any scenario (lots of hunting and missed focus across any of the focus modes which has lead to lots of missed moments…). I am always surprised by all the positive reviews the Z6ii receives. Friends of mine who are busy pros also get mixed results with this body. Some love it, and have no problems, while others have the same, constant AF issues. Mind you we are talking about pros who know their stuff, have rock solid technique, native z glass etc. But if you don’t want to believe a random guy leaving a disgruntled comment on RUclips, consider getting it straight from the source, Nikon themselves: “Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock. Autofocus does not perform well if: there is little or no contrast between the subject and the background, the focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera, the subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns, the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, background objects appear larger than the subject, or the subject contains many fine details.” SOURCE: onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7II_z6II/en/14_troubleshooting_02.html#shooting
@buidoi72 i think the Z6II low light performance is amazing and why i keep the body after purchasing a Z9. However i struggled with the AF on anything moving and think it'd be a bad choice for a wedding that isn't outside during the day (AF gets even worse in lowlight for me). The author of this video and others in the comments say otherwise. Have you made a purchase yet?
@Christoph Herrmann i didn't have any issues with the AF unless my subject was moving quickly and those missed shots you mention are what made me buy a Z9 as i loved everything else about the Z6II. Did you purchase a different nikon z body or were you so unhappy with the Z6II that you bailed? Curious what your thoughts are if you bought a Z7II or Z9.
I'm so happy with my Nikon Z6ii, amazing camera for stills and also video, i have the combo with the 24-70 f4, amazing lens and i use it also with the ftz adapter with many other lenses and it works pretty well
Helpful and balanced video, thank you. Currently the Z6II is my primary body, and I'm waiting for the Z8 to be announced so I can decide between the Z8 and Z9. A grip is a must-have for me, so I'm leaning toward the Z9. However, if the Z8 comes in at $3500 (which some are speculating) with a $400 grip, then I'll go with the Z8. If the body is closer to $4000, then it's the Z9 with the integrated grip. Thankfully I front-loaded all my Z glass, just waiting on two more - the 200-600, and eventually I'd like to get the 24-70 2.8 (currently using the excellent 24-120 4, which I'm keeping either way 🙂).
Yes, it sounds like you are ready for a second body. My guess, if there will be a Z8, it will be priced under $4k with less features than Z9, but probably will meet the needs of most people. Thank you for the kind words Craig.
Excellent talk on differential use of the Z9 and 6ii. I especially liked your presentation on lens pairing. This is the only talk that I have heard on this relational topic. I use a Z5 and 6ii with S-line Z 50, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, and F-mount 200-500/ 5.6 ED VR couple with the FTZ interface. I do street, landscape, action/ sports/ wildlife photography, and a little bit of portraiture photography. I have been delighted with the performance of the camera-lens combinations, especially after the recent Z5 firmware upgrade for AF performance. The Z9 is too expensive for me as I do not make a living from my photography. I like the Z8 little brother. I think my next camera will be 7ii or 7iii to enhance my landscape and portraiture photography. Thank you for your thoughtful presentation.
Loved the anlysis. Very analytic and to the point. Actually, I do wild life photography as an amateur. I use d850 with 500 mm pf and 70 200 f 2.8. Planning to go to mirrorless but waiting for a camera from Nikon just below z9, like d 850 one stop below d5 or d6. There is another one point before going to higher megapixel. The lens sharpness. Usually I follow dxomark sharpness index ( converted to mega pixel). Most of the lens may not give max output at 45+ mega pixel. I would lean towards a camera with around 33 megapixel with max shutter speed of RAW around 20 frame per second. I also, want to go to mirrorless to explore the wildlife videography. Thanks a ton for the sharp analysis.
Glad, you found it helpful. Once you go mirrorless, you will be glad you did. You can still use your f-mount lenses, so transition does not have to be too costly.
Thank you for an informative and well-presented Presentation; after 70 years of photography, both as a professional and an enthusiast, I am enjoying using both my Z6ii and Zfc cameras. The DX lenses I have are the 16-50mm and the 55 -250mm lenses, and the FX lenses I have are the 14-30mm f/4, 24-70mm f/4, 24-20mm f/4-6.3, 40mm f/2, Viltrox 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f/1.8. Then with the FTZ adapter, all my F-mount lenses, and with the URTH OM2 and Leica Adaptors, my old Olympus and Leica lenses and my microscope and telescope all attach to both cameras. I will not purchase a Z9 as I am very happy with what I have.
Thank you for sharing your lens and camera line up. It sounds like you have been doing photography for a while. You should open your own lens rental shop with so many lenses. 😜
Thank you for the nicely presented information, and high production quality. I have a D850 and D800 which I really like but seldom use after getting the first Z6 that entered my adopted country which was about 4 months after its availability in my native USA.I got it due to the difficulty in taking the D850 and lenses within the restricted weight and size requirements of overhead bins on small regional airlines. Not only did the camera surprise me in image quality but handling. Soon it took 1st place in my kit for my pro photography of headshots, actor portfolio, live theater, ballet, studio portraiture, lifestyle and my personal street and event photography. I am not a wildlife or sport shooter, despite spending a lot of my free time in nature. Only a year ago I added video introductions for actors and short scenes for casting directors and I was very pleased with the results. The image quality with S lenses is very impressive and better than the great D850 that uses the F mount lenses. I have all the great F lenses from 14 to 200 mm from Nikon 1.4 and 2.8 collected slowly over the years. But the first Z mount lens I got was the kit 24-70 f/4.0 and was almost shocked how good that lens is compared to the classic 24-70 2.8 and how the Z 85 1.8 is over the 85 1.4 Nikkor or 85 1.4 ART. The Art is as good right in the center of the frame but falls off towards the corners. CA is almost nonexistent on the S primes and even 2.8 zooms I live where photography is a common business, especially weddings but incomes are much lower than in the US and cameras are more expensive so buying a new camera is a more difficult decision. Right now, in my work and growing reputation in the acting community, even if a Z8 was available tomorrow it would not really be needed. It would not earn more income. If I was simply a hobbyist I could justify the cost simply as something I wanted. I have an excellent high res body but only use it when an art director insists in larger files, which is not often. I live where there is a thriving arts culture and people are very open and easy to approach with a cost of living for a better quality of life than the US for about 1/10th so any income is enough to live nicely, but that does not make lenses and bodies more accessible. When I started with Digital the D90 was just released in 2008 and loved that camera, which I still have. I retired my Canon A1 the same day I got the D90. That A1 had been great for many years and took candid photos that ended up as royalty-generating images used on record album covers and liner notes. I owned a large music recording complex of 3 studios and we produced and recorded 197 gold and platinum albums over 20 years until digital file copying killed the record industry. I gave everything away suddenly in 2000 and moved out of the US retiring at 51 but that lasted 3 months before I started new businesses because I always, since age 13, had businesses. I wanted to start again from scratch, I had given a number of businesses away to the employees, houses, cars, a ranch, and an airplane, and ended up with two suitcases and $6000 in my pocket in a country and a highly cultured city I had visited many times and was a favorite of the 92 countries I had been in. That $6000 went a long way but after 3 months of just playing and meeting lots of beautiful fit and accomplished girls, the desire to build a new business led me to high success in a field I know nothing about, and soon had 68 employees and still more free time than ever before. I started shooting in clubs(I love to dance) drama, ballet, opera etc and gave the images away and became so popular that I needed to start charging just to limit the number of requests for weddings(which I do not enjoy so much) but preferred engagement sessions, and studio work. I could rent very well-equipped studios for $8/hour(now with inflation is is about $12/hour) but designed and built my own strobes and modifiers(an electronics engineer)and pretty quickly had steady photo work with actors, ballerinas, opera singers, and drama, and approached by casting directors for stills. All this is fun and I would do it for free but by charging a modest amount it reduces the number of requests to a comfortable level. One hobby is street photography, and hand the girl my card with a dropbox link where they can download that photos. A few RUclips and TikTok channels use my photos for their street photography channels since they are good, and free and the girls are so attractive, fit and personable that they get millions of views. People from western countries think they are set ups with models but here, almost all the girls are fit, happy, open well dressed, highly educated, cultured, approachable, and very friendly. I know many hundreds of young women and only two are a little over perfect weight but their height. Back in the US 70% are overweight or dress poorly and have bad attitudes. It is like a different species. The city is spectacularly beautiful and cultured like no other western country so every day just walking around is like a vacation with stunning beauty. This city has more world-class museums than most countries, 250 drama theaters, 54 concert halls, 44 islands, and 600 beautiful parks. One would be missing out if they did not have a good camera. Phones are impressive but there is not substitute for fast lenses with great out-of-focus rendering to isolate a subject. I am anxious to get the 85 1.2 S, and have the 50 1.2, 1.8, and two F mount 85 and 50 1.4 and a mf 50 1.2 but none replace the S lenses.
I have the Z5 which I use with the 24-120Z, 50Z, 35Z, 85Z f1.8 for Portraits, Events, Street and with the 24-200Z and 40Z for Travel. This works very well and I'm happy. For Action I just sold the gear I usually use (D850, 24-120G, 70-200G and 200-500G) because it's too heavy and I bought a 100-400Z. I'm going to try to make do with my Z5 for a few months My subjects all follow predictable paths. (racing cars, airplanes, stage performance). I'm an amateur and I can take risks. I'll decide this summer if I need the autofocus performance of the Z9 - or if the "Z8" will do the job. I would prefer a smaller body for Landscapes.
I think you made a very logical move to the Z system. While the dslrs will be around for a bit, Nikon will be discontinuing the dslrs and invest more into mirrorless system over all.
Very informative and helpful video that will assist those looking at these camera options. I have the following cameras, each has a specific purpose:- Z9 primary role is for wildlife and fast moving situations, secondary roles are landscape, nature etc.Wildlife lenses are 200-500 F mount (whilst I await the Z 200-600 release). I also use the 70-200 F mount 2.8 with the FTZ2. The choice of lens depends on what I am shooting. if there are large slow animals or where I know I can get reasonably close I will put the longer f mount lenses lenses on the D850 and use Z lenses on the Z9. Z9 is my go to wildlife/action camera. I use the Z105 macro on the Z9 when I want to get into the macro world. I haven't missed the wide apertures as ISO seems to be handled very well on the mirrorless, the dynamic range works well particularly after firmware 3.0 and Topaz AI software comes to the rescue when needed. I use a Z6II primarily for travel, street and secondary role is a second body for wildlife where there are weight restrictions. Lenses are Z 14-30 f4, Z 24-70 f4, Z 24-200, Z 40mm f2 (a great value for money).This is my go to camera for urban/street/travel situations. I chose this for its low light capabilities, the 24mb image size and lower price rather than go for their Z7/Z7ii. I use the D850 for landscape and backup for wildlife if I am after 45mb full frame images. I have the 2.8 holy trinity that still work well albeit is a heavy setup and with limited (and expensive) filter requirements It's still the best DSLR out there although I will likely go fully mirrorless in the future and look forward to seeing what the next Nikon Z generation looks like. I can't justify the cost of replacing the holy trinity with the Z equivalent as I am finding the f4 lenses are great quality at their price level and can manage the higher iso caused by the smaller aperture over the f2.8. Landscape images mean that I am shooting between f7.1-11.For info I don't do much video rather concentrating on still images however the Z9 is a great video option particularly after FW3.0
Wow… you have a nice line up of lenses and camera bodies. You can certainly cover many photo/ video senarios. Do you have a favorite lens that you feel ALWAYS delivers?
My use is mainly birding and landscapes with a Z9. I have the Holy Trinity of glass (plus 105 macro), but since the 100 - 400 was released (and which is superb), I hardly ever use the 70 - 200 and will probably sell it. I also have a Z72 which is general shooting and landscapes. I do hardly any video. Great video, thanks.
@@TouchLifeStudio what i like is :)) in your videos you are the only one white guy :))) the first channel i ever see this, and i'm subscribed to more than 100 people
Interesting video. I'll be test driving the Z 9 next week as a possible upgrade from my Z 6 (gen 1). The Z 6 and Z 7II have performed remarkably well for conferences, portraits, video, larger wildlife, and even motorcycle racing. What they both struggle at is fast action moving directly toward the camera (a lot of DSLRs did, too). The Z 9 will likely solve that problem, but is it worth the weight and price over the Z 6II? As for the Z 8, well, it sounds like it may be six months away and will have the same 45.7MP sensor that is in the Z 9. I'd rather have clean files than high MPs, so the Z 6II may win out. Wish we had some information on the Z 6III.
The Z9 performs like a champ for moving subjects (approaching and sideways). Even though the Z9 is a heavier camera for some odd reason it does not feel that much heavier, probably because of its ergonomics and how it balances with other lenses. Thank you Jerry for your comments.
Great video, happy to stumble across your channel! I bought the Z6II and loved it, but struggled getting it to focus on anything moving (curious which focus mode you use with it for weddings?). Bought the Z9 a couple months later, thinking it'd completely erase my need for the Z6II, but a poor offer from local camera shop along with finding out the Z6II has less noise at higher ISO has me happy to have both. I have taken Z6 shots up to 12k ISO and not had noise issues that LR couldn't fix. Anything over 5000 on the Z9 starts bothering me and i typically have to use topaz to take noise out. I always grab the Z9 in fear I'll run into something that requires fast focus, but if I'm doing exclusive lowlight stills- I'll use Z6II. Perfect example is I'm visiting nashville soon and will probably only carry the Z6II for my trip down music row. Do you have an IG or flickr where you share your images? Your reviews are great, so I'd love to see your work as well.
For me and my needs the Z6II is the best camera on the market, hands down. If they do come out with a Z6III I will have to see the specs and upgrading if the Z6III is does not have the same specs I am staying with the Z6II. The low-light performance is magic!
As a photography enthusiast, my go to camera is the Z9 since mostly the flagship form factor suits my hand better. Also, with firmware v3, the Z9 AF interface is finally becoming intuitive. Besides the ergonomic, I think the newer Z6/7 Series III will gain some of the Z9 technology, but not with the Series I/II. However, the Leica Q and not the backup Z6 is my go-to camera when the Z9's weight & size isn't appropriate. The Leica color and the 28mm f/1.7 Summilux is just as good as the Z6 & 50 f/1.2 S combo, IMO. As far as lenses, I am mostly adapting my existing F & EF mount lenses such as the holy trinity. But based on 22 years of EXIF data, I upgraded the 24-70 f/2.8 and bought a Z 50 f/1.2 S. Since I already adapted my Canon EF 85 f/1.2 L II, I don't have any lenses on my wish list right now.
Great video! Thanks. I'd love to see a low-light comparison between those two cameras using the same lenses: the Z9 with the stacked sensor and cropped after post down to 26 MP, and the Z6II at the same ISOs before and after post-processing. And then the lowest light possible compared. PS, you mentioned firmware 3.0 and 60fps stills, but also said 8K was only at 30p, which was before firmware 2.0. It does 60 fps now in 8k.
Thanks Joe for your recommendation. Certainly low light comparison is on my laundry list. Thanks for your correction, yes, the Z9 also shoot 8K at 60 fps video. Just FYI, file sizes are very large. I’m still amazed how there is no overheating with this camera of that size.
Hi I'm planning to switch from canon to z6ii mostly for video. Can you plz suggest one more lens besides the 24-70 f2. 8 if available. Bdw your videos are long but interesting. God bless
Thank you for the kind worlds friend. If the 2.8 version is out of budget, I suggest looking at the 24-70 f/4. The only difference would be the amount of light and bokah. If you are ok with a prime lens, I suggest either the 35 f/1.8 or the 50 f/1.8, make sure those are z versions, especially for video. Both of these lenses are great for video.
@@TouchLifeStudio Thank you for your advice. And bdw i have subscribed to your channel not because I'm switching to Nikon but to be a part of your wisdom and knowledge that you share. I hope you upload more on nikon systems in future videos.
Hi thx for the video. I have the 6ii but are thinking to upgrade to the Z8 but I like the U1 U2 & U3 mode options on the z6ii and have it setup for 4k-30,60 fps & 1080- 120fps so I can quickly change my fps but can I do that on the Z8 as I don't see any U modes thx
Love your video! Was wondering why often I here lower megapixel cameras better with low light photography, such as astrophotography? I've heard higher megapixel cameras show noise more. If that's the case, then why would this occur?
The way that typically is described, less megapixels on the same size sensor absorb / allow more amount of light on those specific areas of the sensor. However, I'm not goping pretend that I know what's happening behind the scenes. I have used lower megapixel and high megapixels camera and have seen great results with both. However, I do see that with higher megapixel cameras, noise in more noticeable in shadows.
For landscape I recommend the Z 24-120 F4 S - NOT the Z 24-70 F2.8 in combination with the now cheap Z6!! Why? Because in most situations you will stop down your lens anyway, and you have more reach. And you do not need the second version of the Z6 for landscapes - image quality is the same. For street photography take the Z 35mm F1.8 S or the Z 40mm F2.0.
Great points Markus. I do hear from a lot of street photographers that a zoom lens creates variety of opportunities and shots. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
@@TouchLifeStudio Henri Cartier-Bresson, the master of street photography, shot nearly all his masterpieces with a 50mm F2.0 Leica Summicron prime - and sometimes with the 35mm prime. To catch the decisive moment you often have not the time to choose the optimal focal length on your zoom - but with a prime you know in advance what fits into the frame, and so you are quicker.
I haven’t used your specific lenses, however; using native F-mount lenses, the Z6II performed very well. I came across a number of shooters who use Tamron lenses in combination with the Z6II and an FTZ adapters; heard positive things.
I currently own the exact setup you are wondering about. Shooting everything with eye detection activated works great! But for anything action, I have to use dynamic area af because the z6ii is too slow to find focus. It's not an ftz problem, it's a known expeed6 problem.
I’m a hybrid shooter.. Org Z6 as A cam. 24-70 f4, 35mm, and 50mm are my lenses. Also. 6Kpro for filmmaking and everything else. Im looking for a second body. I’m saving up for a Z9. But a Z62 is tempting. Should I go for the Z62 or just continue to save for the Z9? Thanks.
It sounds like those are full frame lenses. Some lenses require a firmware update others just work out of the box. My sigma 18-35 lens and 85 mm f-mount lens worked just fine with an FTZ adapter.
That is a great point. I haven’t tested the 28-75 f2.8 but I heard very positive things. Especially for the price, can’t beat that. I think Tamron has something to do with that 🤫. Thanks for watching.
Phones are great for vloging but if you are looking for a camera with a better quality, I would suggest something like Nikon Z30 or any other camera with a flippy screen
I like my Z6ii. I may have misunderstood, I thought Z6ii can only do 4K 60fps at DX mode, not full frame. Nikon has updated this mode in the FW update?
@@plumberski8854 my deepest apologies. Yes, you are correct. I did not mean to mislead. I was thinking of the Z9. Yes, as soon as you put Z6II at 4k 50 or 60 fps, it automatically goes to DX mode. I frequently go between the Z6II and Z9, I enjoy both cameras and certainly Z6II for a smaller body.
@@TouchLifeStudio No problem. Thought I missed out on 4K 60 fps FF with a new FW update. Ha. Good also for others to know the current 4k 60 fps constraint.
if you’re doing street photography or taking pictures of your kids, you’re crazy if you buy a Z62. You can buy so many amazing cameras used now for $500-600.
Much depends on a situation. I used the Z6II on many many occasions with AF and it performed very well. In low light situations, yes the Z9 is a champ.
One thing the author of this video doesn't touch on is there is a 20-200 variable aperture lens that looks like a great starter lens for someone getting into this system. I'd suggest staying away. I immediately was disappointed in that lenses' sharpness compared to the other Z lenses. I really want to sell it, but low resale along with the possibility i could be in a situation where i can only have one lens- but need focal length flexibility makes me keep it. If anyone else owns this lens and has a different opinion, please let me know.
It is certainly a personal decision. Z6II serves a large market. Someone who travels alot or does street photography or portraiture, Z6II would meet those needs.
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What is your GO TO camera and why?
I use both. The Z9 is used for wildlife, the Z6-2 for Macro, Walkaround, Landscape. Both excellent cameras, I prefer the Z6-2 Files, but the Z9 is just so much faster.
Occasionally I use the D850 still. Also an excellent camera.
@@martinhild very similar to my set up Martin. How about the lenses?
@@TouchLifeStudio 800pf, 300/2.8 or 500pf on the Z9, 50mm, 105 macro and 24-70 f/4 on the Z6-2. 20mm f-mount, 150mm Sigma Macro and the Laowa Probe on rare occasions. The one I'd love to see would be a 200mm Nikon Macro.
@@martinhild these are some fantastic lenses. Thank you for sharing.
Great tutorial, I just bought Z9 from Nikon Canada last week. I want to buy Nikon S 58mm F/0.95 for food photography using with Z9. What's your thoughts about this lens? Thanks...
I had the original Z6 with the 35mm and 50mm F1.8 lenses, my friend lent me his 24-70 F2.8 for a weekend, when I upgraded to the Z6ii I sold the prime lenses too, the 24-70 F2.8 is just incredible, because of the larger Z mount the F2.8 performs like an F1.8, the Z6ii with the 24-70 F2.8 is a dream combination
I share your compliment about the Z6II and 24-70/2.8. Great combo and so versatile.
Thank you for this thorough discussion of these two great cameras. I especially like the discussions around lens/body combinations. Again, extremely good discussions!
Glad to hear it was helpful!
I own both Z6II and Z9. They are both stunning. I take both at events, take video with one of them, stills with the other. Sometimes I take video with both, multicam and sync in premiere pro. Good idea to do this video!
These are some great cameras you got there!!!
I got the Z6 at launch, and later the Z6II when it launched. I got the Z9 about a month ago, and have now become very familiar with it. All of these are phenomenal cameras, and the shills on YT really do not give them their fair due. The Z6/II do have their downsides, but you have to consider that recently they were selling for $1400 and $1800. Nothing can touch them at those prices. It is true that they do not have the AF of the Z9, A1 or R5. But that does not mean you cannot get shots of sports action wildlife. IMO, the only thing I do wish the Z6/II had is 10-bit 4:2:0 H.265 STD/HLG/LOG to internal memory card, along with some more video-centric settings and features like loadable LUTs for preview in camera, anamorphic desqueeze options, and things like this. The Atomos "partnership" is a bust.
As for the Z9, it walks, talks, and looks like a pro flagship camera should. Mine came with FW 3.0, and 3.01 came a short while later. I have shot with the A1 and the R5. I can say with confidence that the Nikon Z9 is at least on par with those cameras in terms of AF. Zero doubt. I could go on and on gushing about this camera, but I think at this point everyone knows this camera sits alone at the top of the food chain.
As a wedding photographer I have had no problem using the Z6II for the past few years.
Great to see Winterlyn that the Z6II is serving you well for weddings. I love the 24 megapixel files for wedding photography.
For weddings z6ii is all you need
I am not a professional, but own both and struggle seeing the Z6II doing weddings well. I love the camera, but it struggles to focus on anything moving- for me at least and a big reasoni bought the Z9. What focus mode do you primarily use?
@Uh Oh! you may need to work on your technique eye af itself works great Unless you're shooting in darkness which is the last thing you want for a wedding Good lighting is key To take great photos it can handle any dark reception or dance floor Just struggles with dark objects sometimes like a black shirt Learn the system Nikon's auto focus won't do everything for you it's somewhat of an acquired taste you have to learn its intricacies and nuances Which doesn't make it very user friendly
@@nathanjimenez1562 struggles went away with z9. 3D option that isn't available on Z6II works very well for me on moving wildlife and other things i missed attempting with the Z6. Still love it for lowlight static shots
Thank you for this! As a current Nikon shooter I've been struggling on whether or not to upgrade to the Z6 2 as I've heard nothing but negative about the camera's autofocus system. So it's nice to finally hear from someone who has positive things to say about the camera and that it's good for wedding shooters.
I have been using Z6II for nearly 2 years. It’s a great camera for photo and video, including the AF. z6II may not be a chose for sports, but when it comes to portraits, weddings, street photography, plus coupled with z-lenses, probably overall best hybrid camera system on the market for the money.
@@TouchLifeStudio Thanks for the reply! How is the camera for low light settings like sparkler exits and dimly lit dance floors?
No disrespect to the author of this video or anyone who loves their Z6ii, but I would say stay away from Nikon Z6ii. It is by far the worst camera I have dealt with in terms of AF. I shoot weddings and portraits and the AF is just absolutely atrocious in any scenario (lots of hunting and missed focus across any of the focus modes which has lead to lots of missed moments…). I am always surprised by all the positive reviews the Z6ii receives. Friends of mine who are busy pros also get mixed results with this body. Some love it, and have no problems, while others have the same, constant AF issues. Mind you we are talking about pros who know their stuff, have rock solid technique, native z glass etc. But if you don’t want to believe a random guy leaving a disgruntled comment on RUclips, consider getting it straight from the source, Nikon themselves: “Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock. Autofocus does not perform well if: there is little or no contrast between the subject and the background, the focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera, the subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns, the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, background objects appear larger than the subject, or the subject contains many fine details.” SOURCE: onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7II_z6II/en/14_troubleshooting_02.html#shooting
@buidoi72 i think the Z6II low light performance is amazing and why i keep the body after purchasing a Z9. However i struggled with the AF on anything moving and think it'd be a bad choice for a wedding that isn't outside during the day (AF gets even worse in lowlight for me). The author of this video and others in the comments say otherwise. Have you made a purchase yet?
@Christoph Herrmann i didn't have any issues with the AF unless my subject was moving quickly and those missed shots you mention are what made me buy a Z9 as i loved everything else about the Z6II.
Did you purchase a different nikon z body or were you so unhappy with the Z6II that you bailed? Curious what your thoughts are if you bought a Z7II or Z9.
I'm so happy with my Nikon Z6ii, amazing camera for stills and also video, i have the combo with the 24-70 f4, amazing lens and i use it also with the ftz adapter with many other lenses and it works pretty well
Glad to hear that. The Z6II is an awesome camera and deserves a lot more love. Thanks for sharing.
I use a Z6 - and a D810 for landscape - good video
I have the same camera bodies considering adding the z62 for video work.
Helpful and balanced video, thank you. Currently the Z6II is my primary body, and I'm waiting for the Z8 to be announced so I can decide between the Z8 and Z9. A grip is a must-have for me, so I'm leaning toward the Z9. However, if the Z8 comes in at $3500 (which some are speculating) with a $400 grip, then I'll go with the Z8. If the body is closer to $4000, then it's the Z9 with the integrated grip.
Thankfully I front-loaded all my Z glass, just waiting on two more - the 200-600, and eventually I'd like to get the 24-70 2.8 (currently using the excellent 24-120 4, which I'm keeping either way 🙂).
Yes, it sounds like you are ready for a second body. My guess, if there will be a Z8, it will be priced under $4k with less features than Z9, but probably will meet the needs of most people.
Thank you for the kind words Craig.
Excellent talk on differential use of the Z9 and 6ii. I especially liked your presentation on lens pairing. This is the only talk that I have heard on this relational topic. I use a Z5 and 6ii with S-line Z 50, 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8, and F-mount 200-500/ 5.6 ED VR couple with the FTZ interface. I do street, landscape, action/ sports/ wildlife photography, and a little bit of portraiture photography. I have been delighted with the performance of the camera-lens combinations, especially after the recent Z5 firmware upgrade for AF performance. The Z9 is too expensive for me as I do not make a living from my photography. I like the Z8 little brother. I think my next camera will be 7ii or 7iii to enhance my landscape and portraiture photography. Thank you for your thoughtful presentation.
Loved the anlysis. Very analytic and to the point. Actually, I do wild life photography as an amateur. I use d850 with 500 mm pf and 70 200 f 2.8. Planning to go to mirrorless but waiting for a camera from Nikon just below z9, like d 850 one stop below d5 or d6. There is another one point before going to higher megapixel. The lens sharpness. Usually I follow dxomark sharpness index ( converted to mega pixel). Most of the lens may not give max output at 45+ mega pixel. I would lean towards a camera with around 33 megapixel with max shutter speed of RAW around 20 frame per second. I also, want to go to mirrorless to explore the wildlife videography. Thanks a ton for the sharp analysis.
Glad, you found it helpful. Once you go mirrorless, you will be glad you did. You can still use your f-mount lenses, so transition does not have to be too costly.
Thank you for an informative and well-presented Presentation; after 70 years of photography, both as a professional and an enthusiast, I am enjoying using both my Z6ii and Zfc cameras. The DX lenses I have are the 16-50mm and the 55 -250mm lenses, and the FX lenses I have are the 14-30mm f/4, 24-70mm f/4, 24-20mm f/4-6.3, 40mm f/2, Viltrox 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f/1.8. Then with the FTZ adapter, all my F-mount lenses, and with the URTH OM2 and Leica Adaptors, my old Olympus and Leica lenses and my microscope and telescope all attach to both cameras. I will not purchase a Z9 as I am very happy with what I have.
Thank you for sharing your lens and camera line up. It sounds like you have been doing photography for a while. You should open your own lens rental shop with so many lenses. 😜
love the F5 look
Thank you for the nicely presented information, and high production quality. I have a D850 and D800 which I really like but seldom use after getting the first Z6 that entered my adopted country which was about 4 months after its availability in my native USA.I got it due to the difficulty in taking the D850 and lenses within the restricted weight and size requirements of overhead bins on small regional airlines. Not only did the camera surprise me in image quality but handling. Soon it took 1st place in my kit for my pro photography of headshots, actor portfolio, live theater, ballet, studio portraiture, lifestyle and my personal street and event photography. I am not a wildlife or sport shooter, despite spending a lot of my free time in nature. Only a year ago I added video introductions for actors and short scenes for casting directors and I was very pleased with the results. The image quality with S lenses is very impressive and better than the great D850 that uses the F mount lenses. I have all the great F lenses from 14 to 200 mm from Nikon 1.4 and 2.8 collected slowly over the years. But the first Z mount lens I got was the kit 24-70 f/4.0 and was almost shocked how good that lens is compared to the classic 24-70 2.8 and how the Z 85 1.8 is over the 85 1.4 Nikkor or 85 1.4 ART. The Art is as good right in the center of the frame but falls off towards the corners. CA is almost nonexistent on the S primes and even 2.8 zooms
I live where photography is a common business, especially weddings but incomes are much lower than in the US and cameras are more expensive so buying a new camera is a more difficult decision. Right now, in my work and growing reputation in the acting community, even if a Z8 was available tomorrow it would not really be needed. It would not earn more income. If I was simply a hobbyist I could justify the cost simply as something I wanted. I have an excellent high res body but only use it when an art director insists in larger files, which is not often.
I live where there is a thriving arts culture and people are very open and easy to approach with a cost of living for a better quality of life than the US for about 1/10th so any income is enough to live nicely, but that does not make lenses and bodies more accessible. When I started with Digital the D90 was just released in 2008 and loved that camera, which I still have. I retired my Canon A1 the same day I got the D90. That A1 had been great for many years and took candid photos that ended up as royalty-generating images used on record album covers and liner notes. I owned a large music recording complex of 3 studios and we produced and recorded 197 gold and platinum albums over 20 years until digital file copying killed the record industry.
I gave everything away suddenly in 2000 and moved out of the US retiring at 51 but that lasted 3 months before I started new businesses because I always, since age 13, had businesses. I wanted to start again from scratch, I had given a number of businesses away to the employees, houses, cars, a ranch, and an airplane, and ended up with two suitcases and $6000 in my pocket in a country and a highly cultured city I had visited many times and was a favorite of the 92 countries I had been in. That $6000 went a long way but after 3 months of just playing and meeting lots of beautiful fit and accomplished girls, the desire to build a new business led me to high success in a field I know nothing about, and soon had 68 employees and still more free time than ever before.
I started shooting in clubs(I love to dance) drama, ballet, opera etc and gave the images away and became so popular that I needed to start charging just to limit the number of requests for weddings(which I do not enjoy so much) but preferred engagement sessions, and studio work. I could rent very well-equipped studios for $8/hour(now with inflation is is about $12/hour) but designed and built my own strobes and modifiers(an electronics engineer)and pretty quickly had steady photo work with actors, ballerinas, opera singers, and drama, and approached by casting directors for stills. All this is fun and I would do it for free but by charging a modest amount it reduces the number of requests to a comfortable level. One hobby is street photography, and hand the girl my card with a dropbox link where they can download that photos.
A few RUclips and TikTok channels use my photos for their street photography channels since they are good, and free and the girls are so attractive, fit and personable that they get millions of views. People from western countries think they are set ups with models but here, almost all the girls are fit, happy, open well dressed, highly educated, cultured, approachable, and very friendly. I know many hundreds of young women and only two are a little over perfect weight but their height. Back in the US 70% are overweight or dress poorly and have bad attitudes. It is like a different species. The city is spectacularly beautiful and cultured like no other western country so every day just walking around is like a vacation with stunning beauty. This city has more world-class museums than most countries, 250 drama theaters, 54 concert halls, 44 islands, and 600 beautiful parks. One would be missing out if they did not have a good camera. Phones are impressive but there is not substitute for fast lenses with great out-of-focus rendering to isolate a subject. I am anxious to get the 85 1.2 S, and have the 50 1.2, 1.8, and two F mount 85 and 50 1.4 and a mf 50 1.2 but none replace the S lenses.
Very impressive resume my friends. Agree, the S lenses are fantastic. The 85mm 1.2 is coming and I’m hoping very soon.
have a Z9, Z6ll, and a Z7, use the Z6ll the most...
I have the Z5 which I use with the 24-120Z, 50Z, 35Z, 85Z f1.8 for Portraits, Events, Street and with the 24-200Z and 40Z for Travel. This works very well and I'm happy.
For Action I just sold the gear I usually use (D850, 24-120G, 70-200G and 200-500G) because it's too heavy and I bought a 100-400Z. I'm going to try to make do with my Z5 for a few months My subjects all follow predictable paths. (racing cars, airplanes, stage performance). I'm an amateur and I can take risks. I'll decide this summer if I need the autofocus performance of the Z9 - or if the "Z8" will do the job. I would prefer a smaller body for Landscapes.
I think you made a very logical move to the Z system. While the dslrs will be around for a bit, Nikon will be discontinuing the dslrs and invest more into mirrorless system over all.
Very informative and helpful video that will assist those looking at these camera options. I have the following cameras, each has a specific purpose:- Z9 primary role is for wildlife and fast moving situations, secondary roles are landscape, nature etc.Wildlife lenses are 200-500 F mount (whilst I await the Z 200-600 release). I also use the 70-200 F mount 2.8 with the FTZ2. The choice of lens depends on what I am shooting. if there are large slow animals or where I know I can get reasonably close I will put the longer f mount lenses lenses on the D850 and use Z lenses on the Z9. Z9 is my go to wildlife/action camera. I use the Z105 macro on the Z9 when I want to get into the macro world. I haven't missed the wide apertures as ISO seems to be handled very well on the mirrorless, the dynamic range works well particularly after firmware 3.0 and Topaz AI software comes to the rescue when needed.
I use a Z6II primarily for travel, street and secondary role is a second body for wildlife where there are weight restrictions. Lenses are Z 14-30 f4, Z 24-70 f4, Z 24-200, Z 40mm f2 (a great value for money).This is my go to camera for urban/street/travel situations. I chose this for its low light capabilities, the 24mb image size and lower price rather than go for their Z7/Z7ii.
I use the D850 for landscape and backup for wildlife if I am after 45mb full frame images. I have the 2.8 holy trinity that still work well albeit is a heavy setup and with limited (and expensive) filter requirements It's still the best DSLR out there although I will likely go fully mirrorless in the future and look forward to seeing what the next Nikon Z generation looks like.
I can't justify the cost of replacing the holy trinity with the Z equivalent as I am finding the f4 lenses are great quality at their price level and can manage the higher iso caused by the smaller aperture over the f2.8. Landscape images mean that I am shooting between f7.1-11.For info I don't do much video rather concentrating on still images however the Z9 is a great video option particularly after FW3.0
Wow… you have a nice line up of lenses and camera bodies. You can certainly cover many photo/ video senarios.
Do you have a favorite lens that you feel ALWAYS delivers?
My use is mainly birding and landscapes with a Z9. I have the Holy Trinity of glass (plus 105 macro), but since the 100 - 400 was released (and which is superb), I hardly ever use the 70 - 200 and will probably sell it. I also have a Z72 which is general shooting and landscapes. I do hardly any video. Great video, thanks.
Thank you for your thoughts John. Very informative. The 105 macro lens is certainly on my list.
Where are you from John?..did you already sell your 70-200 f2.8S?
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I'm so glad your channel exist, amazing content
Thank you Valentin!
@@TouchLifeStudio what i like is :)) in your videos you are the only one white guy :))) the first channel i ever see this, and i'm subscribed to more than 100 people
Interesting video. I'll be test driving the Z 9 next week as a possible upgrade from my Z 6 (gen 1). The Z 6 and Z 7II have performed remarkably well for conferences, portraits, video, larger wildlife, and even motorcycle racing. What they both struggle at is fast action moving directly toward the camera (a lot of DSLRs did, too). The Z 9 will likely solve that problem, but is it worth the weight and price over the Z 6II? As for the Z 8, well, it sounds like it may be six months away and will have the same 45.7MP sensor that is in the Z 9. I'd rather have clean files than high MPs, so the Z 6II may win out. Wish we had some information on the Z 6III.
The Z9 performs like a champ for moving subjects (approaching and sideways). Even though the Z9 is a heavier camera for some odd reason it does not feel that much heavier, probably because of its ergonomics and how it balances with other lenses. Thank you Jerry for your comments.
Great video, happy to stumble across your channel! I bought the Z6II and loved it, but struggled getting it to focus on anything moving (curious which focus mode you use with it for weddings?). Bought the Z9 a couple months later, thinking it'd completely erase my need for the Z6II, but a poor offer from local camera shop along with finding out the Z6II has less noise at higher ISO has me happy to have both. I have taken Z6 shots up to 12k ISO and not had noise issues that LR couldn't fix. Anything over 5000 on the Z9 starts bothering me and i typically have to use topaz to take noise out.
I always grab the Z9 in fear I'll run into something that requires fast focus, but if I'm doing exclusive lowlight stills- I'll use Z6II. Perfect example is I'm visiting nashville soon and will probably only carry the Z6II for my trip down music row.
Do you have an IG or flickr where you share your images? Your reviews are great, so I'd love to see your work as well.
Great comparison video, thank you
Nice discussion on best use for the cameras.
For me and my needs the Z6II is the best camera on the market, hands down. If they do come out with a Z6III I will have to see the specs and upgrading if the Z6III is does not have the same specs I am staying with the Z6II. The low-light performance is magic!
Agree
As a photography enthusiast, my go to camera is the Z9 since mostly the flagship form factor suits my hand better. Also, with firmware v3, the Z9 AF interface is finally becoming intuitive. Besides the ergonomic, I think the newer Z6/7 Series III will gain some of the Z9 technology, but not with the Series I/II.
However, the Leica Q and not the backup Z6 is my go-to camera when the Z9's weight & size isn't appropriate. The Leica color and the 28mm f/1.7 Summilux is just as good as the Z6 & 50 f/1.2 S combo, IMO.
As far as lenses, I am mostly adapting my existing F & EF mount lenses such as the holy trinity. But based on 22 years of EXIF data, I upgraded the 24-70 f/2.8 and bought a Z 50 f/1.2 S. Since I already adapted my Canon EF 85 f/1.2 L II, I don't have any lenses on my wish list right now.
This is a great line up of cameras and lenses. The Leica Q sounds like a great companions to Nikon the Z9.
Great video! Thanks. I'd love to see a low-light comparison between those two cameras using the same lenses: the Z9 with the stacked sensor and cropped after post down to 26 MP, and the Z6II at the same ISOs before and after post-processing. And then the lowest light possible compared.
PS, you mentioned firmware 3.0 and 60fps stills, but also said 8K was only at 30p, which was before firmware 2.0. It does 60 fps now in 8k.
Thanks Joe for your recommendation. Certainly low light comparison is on my laundry list.
Thanks for your correction, yes, the Z9 also shoot 8K at 60 fps video. Just FYI, file sizes are very large. I’m still amazed how there is no overheating with this camera of that size.
Hi
I'm planning to switch from canon to z6ii mostly for video. Can you plz suggest one more lens besides the 24-70 f2. 8 if available. Bdw your videos are long but interesting. God bless
Thank you for the kind worlds friend. If the 2.8 version is out of budget, I suggest looking at the 24-70 f/4. The only difference would be the amount of light and bokah. If you are ok with a prime lens, I suggest either the 35 f/1.8 or the 50 f/1.8, make sure those are z versions, especially for video. Both of these lenses are great for video.
@@TouchLifeStudio Thank you for your advice. And bdw i have subscribed to your channel not because I'm switching to Nikon but to be a part of your wisdom and knowledge that you share. I hope you upload more on nikon systems in future videos.
15:39 You say that both cameras have no crop in movie features. That is not correct. Z6 II has x1.5 crop in 4k/60p resolution.
Hi thx for the video. I have the 6ii but are thinking to upgrade to the Z8 but I like the U1 U2 & U3 mode options on the z6ii and have it setup for 4k-30,60 fps & 1080- 120fps so I can quickly change my fps but can I do that on the Z8 as I don't see any U modes thx
Yes, you can do the same thing with Z8/Z8 using Menu Banks (A, B, C and D)
Love your video! Was wondering why often I here lower megapixel cameras better with low light photography, such as astrophotography? I've heard higher megapixel cameras show noise more. If that's the case, then why would this occur?
The way that typically is described, less megapixels on the same size sensor absorb / allow more amount of light on those specific areas of the sensor. However, I'm not goping pretend that I know what's happening behind the scenes. I have used lower megapixel and high megapixels camera and have seen great results with both. However, I do see that with higher megapixel cameras, noise in more noticeable in shadows.
The lower megapixel camera has the same size sensor, so the pixels are larger and capture more light on each pixel.
For landscape I recommend the Z 24-120 F4 S - NOT the Z 24-70 F2.8 in combination with the now cheap Z6!! Why? Because in most situations you will stop down your lens anyway, and you have more reach. And you do not need the second version of the Z6 for landscapes - image quality is the same. For street photography take the Z 35mm F1.8 S or the Z 40mm F2.0.
Great points Markus. I do hear from a lot of street photographers that a zoom lens creates variety of opportunities and shots. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
@@TouchLifeStudio Henri Cartier-Bresson, the master of street photography, shot nearly all his masterpieces with a 50mm F2.0 Leica Summicron prime - and sometimes with the 35mm prime. To catch the decisive moment you often have not the time to choose the optimal focal length on your zoom - but with a prime you know in advance what fits into the frame, and so you are quicker.
Great video and advice! Wondering how the Z6ii with the FTZ II would work with my Tamron 24-70 G2 & 70-200 G2 F mount lenses.
I haven’t used your specific lenses, however; using native F-mount lenses, the Z6II performed very well. I came across a number of shooters who use Tamron lenses in combination with the Z6II and an FTZ adapters; heard positive things.
I currently own the exact setup you are wondering about. Shooting everything with eye detection activated works great! But for anything action, I have to use dynamic area af because the z6ii is too slow to find focus. It's not an ftz problem, it's a known expeed6 problem.
great video!-Z6
Many Nikon mirrorless users are either Z6 or Z6II. Great cameras.
@@TouchLifeStudio 100%
Great video - z9 or Z7ii for photography and why is the real question!
lol Z9 easily what kinda of a question-
I’m a hybrid shooter.. Org Z6 as A cam. 24-70 f4, 35mm, and 50mm are my lenses. Also. 6Kpro for filmmaking and everything else. Im looking for a second body. I’m saving up for a Z9. But a Z62 is tempting. Should I go for the Z62 or just continue to save for the Z9? Thanks.
Z6II is a great camera. Z9 has capabilities/ functions that are much more video centric. If budget allows- Z9 will not disappoint.
The Eye detection and lock on them is really much more accurate on Z8/Z9 ?
Hi. I Have Tamron sigma and Nikon Lenses for non-DX Nikon DSLRs. If I buy a Nikon Z6ii, can these lenses still be used on the Z 6ii?
It sounds like those are full frame lenses. Some lenses require a firmware update others just work out of the box. My sigma 18-35 lens and 85 mm f-mount lens worked just fine with an FTZ adapter.
The Nikkor z 28-75 f2.8 is also a great affordable lens and $1,200 less than 24-70mm f2.8. It's not "S" line lens but still VERY sharp.
That is a great point. I haven’t tested the 28-75 f2.8 but I heard very positive things. Especially for the price, can’t beat that. I think Tamron has something to do with that 🤫.
Thanks for watching.
Excellent
I’m trying to see which camera good for vlog for that never had camera to video. I use my iPhone 13 to do all my RUclips videos
Phones are great for vloging but if you are looking for a camera with a better quality, I would suggest something like Nikon Z30 or any other camera with a flippy screen
Thanks @@TouchLifeStudio
Nikon Z7ll is my go to camera
Z7II has a beautiful sensor!
I like my Z6ii. I may have misunderstood, I thought Z6ii can only do 4K 60fps at DX mode, not full frame. Nikon has updated this mode in the FW update?
Yep, 4K 60fps in FF mode.
@@TouchLifeStudio Excellent if that is the case. Will check my Z6ii with the latest fw.
@@TouchLifeStudio Updated to the latest FW and tried out the 4k 60fps. Sorry, it is still in DX mode, not FF.
@@plumberski8854 my deepest apologies. Yes, you are correct. I did not mean to mislead. I was thinking of the Z9. Yes, as soon as you put Z6II at 4k 50 or 60 fps, it automatically goes to DX mode. I frequently go between the Z6II and Z9, I enjoy both cameras and certainly Z6II for a smaller body.
@@TouchLifeStudio No problem. Thought I missed out on 4K 60 fps FF with a new FW update. Ha. Good also for others to know the current 4k 60 fps constraint.
Currently using the D780 / Df. Pretty cheap combination because I can use my existing F mount lenses. Z system is still pretty expensive to consider.
Yep, I hear you. Once you get to go Z system you won’t look back. Thanks for sharing your camera system.
@@TouchLifeStudio No problem. I did try out a few Z cameras and lenses like the 50mm f1.2S in recent months... not budging yet. XD
Excellent video!
Gracias, me gustó conocer las diferencias.
since i do sports Z9 and sigma 120-300 nikon 70-200mm 28-75mm or sigma 105mm macro
Great combo
@@TouchLifeStudio need to get z9 but Z6 will get me by
if you’re doing street photography or taking pictures of your kids, you’re crazy if you buy a Z62. You can buy so many amazing cameras used now for $500-600.
how do you think about z28-75/2.8
If you need a camera with working autofocus then take the Z9. Otherwise, go for the Z6 II.
Much depends on a situation. I used the Z6II on many many occasions with AF and it performed very well. In low light situations, yes the Z9 is a champ.
One thing the author of this video doesn't touch on is there is a 20-200 variable aperture lens that looks like a great starter lens for someone getting into this system. I'd suggest staying away. I immediately was disappointed in that lenses' sharpness compared to the other Z lenses. I really want to sell it, but low resale along with the possibility i could be in a situation where i can only have one lens- but need focal length flexibility makes me keep it. If anyone else owns this lens and has a different opinion, please let me know.
The Z6II is cropped in 4K/60
If you have the money get the Nikon Z9. If you don’t have the money be happy with the Z6 II.
It is certainly a personal decision. Z6II serves a large market. Someone who travels alot or does street photography or portraiture, Z6II would meet those needs.
What is your setup for the ACTUAL VIDEO?
does anyone actually record in 8K?
Landscape scenes are common in 8K.
@@TouchLifeStudio yea, I have a Z9 and never ever use 8k. I think 8k is stupid.
You are so handsome and helpful too!
No brainer Z9.
Yep!
Who the heck is choosing between these 2 cameras lol
Hi, you have a very peculiar pronunciation. Is Russian your mother tongue?