2) It is less threatening and easier to talk about equipment than to express yourself through photography. 3) And, don’t forget all those trusted bloggers and reviewers who have to do and say things to keep your eyeballs on the site. The real question is why were you logged out... @armandino:Well, the only viewers I call objective are those with a first hand experience of different camera systems to understand their actual value as photographic tools, which includes ergonomics, lenses,... And being one of them (Nikon, Sony, Fuji G) I see many of their comments as being extremely biased against Nikon:- they systematically over emphasize Nikon issues and downplay huge pluses starting with lens quality which, in the end, is the main thing photography really is about. "The adapter is not a reliable solution"You are talking nonsense.The adapter works flawlessly with latest Nikkors. Embed it and charge another $150). Today, at its Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm revealed the details of its new Snapdragon 888 system on a chip (SoC) that, amongst performance and battery improvements, offers an array of impressive photographer features, should Android smartphone manufacturers choose to make the most of them. The 24-70 2.8 is rated as the best of all systems by DXOmark. Seems like that would be the best way to answer things for you. I was a Nikonian for a decade and came to really appreciate the color and rendering of Nikon's bodies and lenses. Wonder if they will use Ashton Kutcher to promote them? Active D-Lighting, electronic vibration reduction, and focus peaking can be used with 4K UHD and 1,080 movie recording. About AF will be the key aspect. I also doubt it when people say "I love my D800/810/850 etc, but I am moving to Sony!" The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN share similar designs and have weather-sealed metal bodies. The Nikon Z7 adopts a newly developed hybrid AF system that offers extremely wide coverage — approx. But that could be due to better autofocus accuracy. The Z7 was not perfect but was far from being the distaster some people were making it to be. The FTZ works very poorly with manual-focus F, AI , AI'd and AI-s lenses, having no diaphragm control meaning you have to open and close the diaphragm manually for precise focus before and after each shot, has no exposure or EXIF data so you have no in-finder indication of aperture and have no EXIF aperture data, and there is no Matrix metering, Program or Shutter-priority automation with manual-focus lenses — which offer all these functions and more if used on 1984's Nikon FA! See? I'll be sticking with my A7III for now. It is simply a matter of discussing a choice in relation to an offer.Now, is it the customers, who already pay enough for their equipment, who must additionally buy Nikon not to meet their needs but out of loyalty to this brand?Around me, there are no more photographers working in Nikon. It has hybrid phase & contrast autofocus over the entire frame, or over at least 90% of the frame, which is the same as the entire frame since you never put a point of interest on a frame line. Desert Moonrise, 21 November 2018, 7:30 P.M. Insanely overprocessed image from Nikon Z7, Nikon 24-70mm f/4 Z at 28mm, f/4.5 at 30 seconds at ISO 64, Perfectly Clear v3.6. The new MB-N11 battery grip with duplicate vertical controls will be available in November 2020 for $399. Shot with Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens at f/1.8. Nikon Z7 II. It remains one of the only cameras on the market that provides a low native ISO of 64 – this helps maximize dynamic range for high-contrast scenes like sunset or sunrise landscapes. On the other hand On sensor AF is the future because turns the sensor into a real-time instruments, feeding to the processing unit far more information than what a dedicated phase detect sensor can. 10 FPS, continuous high "extended" (H+) (only 9 FPS in 14-bit raw). It's OK but it's just not as fluid as having GPS build in that you can just activate in a menu and be done. If you are already invested in the Nikon system great, and these cameras appear to be significant upgrades. Three user presets on the top dial: U1, U2 and U3. There is in fact less than 1/2 stop more lens reaching the sensor compared to the Nikon. Nikon doesn't claim that this adapter will power the camera on its own and simply says it will "greatly extend the battery life.". And of course, there's those dual card slots. I am sure you understand that inflation causes an increase of the costs that must be reflected in the price for the company to protect its margin. That may be the best 28mm lens ever designed. You can set a peaking manual focus aid at Set MENU > CUSTOM (pencil) > d Shooting/display > d10 peaking highlights > Peaking level. @Mr BoltonI believe that the days of Troll farms are counted. There are things I love about my a9II, there are things I love about the Nikon Z. Regarding EOS R5 the actual 12fps requirements seems more limiting. It costs a lot to join some clubs and a lot to change clubs in those cases. now you have two! But we’re not just talking about tools either. that must be a label starts with a letter "L" or "F". The updated Nikon Z7 II features a 45.7 megapixel sensor and has improved dynamic range at all ISO levels. Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV also shot a gallery with the lens, but on Panasonic bodies. I gonna decide when it releases. DPR comments are like a childish pantomime most of the time. The key is the performance. Perfect... no, but it is effective. I believe that Nikon does not have enough optics for the Z mount(also from Tamron, Sigma, etc.). A core incompetancy of Sony's system is that only one lens I've used does this. . I would like to know that too, but generally you can't have maximum image quality (fe. Be it resolution or af or double card slots or weather sealing, there is always that hang up of the day. Raw saved as 12- or 14-bit uncompressed, lossy or losslessly compressed at full LARGE resolution. I never thought the lack of dual slots was a problem that needed fixing. There are servers out there that use dual processors. Thom Hogan's Complete Guide to the Z6 and Z7 Third Edition manages to not only fully describe every feature of the Nikon Z6 and Z7 running firmware 1.x, 2.x, or 3.x in clear, easy-to-understand language, but also provides you rich, technical background for many of the critical issues that confront digital camera users. It's been more than a year since the Mark I came out and was reviewed. An EH-7P Charging AC Adapter is included, which can power the camera directly or charge the newest EN-EL15c or older EN-EL15b batteries in-camera. Thom Hogan's Complete Guide to the Z6 and Z7 Third Edition manages to not only fully describe every feature of the Nikon Z6 and Z7 running firmware 1.x, 2.x, or 3.x in clear, easy-to-understand language, but also provides you rich, technical background for many of the critical issues that confront digital camera users. I really do want Nikon to thrive because they've always provided healthy competition (bet the R5 will be $2999 by Xmas). The original Nikon Z7 would slow down after a few seconds… Second, the autofocus system has been improved quite a bit. Links "Can you do that for Canon?How much time has Sony E-mount been around? The Nikon Z7 II has essentially the same design as the original. I can't vouch for ads below. Maybe newer lenses I will get the Z/ S lenses. But boy, hype and glory is the only way to take half in focus portrait and claim it is never seen before... No offence but thinking that I feel the presence of a strong bias and patting on the back here.Z cameras are excellent tools, however they will be purchased almost exclusively by existing Nikon users. The new DJI Mavic Mini 2 includes several notable improvements over the original Mavic Mini, including 4K video, Raw photo capability, and DJI's robust OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. @MILC MAN:I guess Nikon users are lucky to be able to adapt all these wonderful FE lenses using the Techart adapter then. Despite a few downsides, the cameras proved excellent contenders and received several improvements via firmware updates. And yet top pros have been spending literally tens of thousands of dollars on P1 backs and one of the main reasons they quote if you ask them why is true 16 bits files... :-). This difference makes the Z7 II have a detailed autofocus feature, especially in dark scenarios. This all-content, junk-free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links to approved sources when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live. View our sample gallery to see how a bit of shift can change a photo or introduce creative effects. @Thoughts R Usof course, I was thinking also of elements of computational photography outside the AF realm, some of the things you already have in smartphones. I'm not saying I am holding back due to the lack of geotagging, I did buy the Z7 after all. i'd suggest learning how to calibrate your monitor, create a custom camera profile, check out different raw development software programs, etc. It’s borderline false advertising to call this a 12 fps camera. I was wrong. @bernardlang - "...only with colors that are easier to make look nice". Having followed cameras for long enough it’s funny to see how this or that spec is “the thing of the day”. This will make it easier for everyday users to get the most out of their cameras, as Nikon has been diligent about updating its camera in the past with new functionality and features. I could not say it any better than DPR:...while the updates may not knock your socks off....2 years later they now have 2 card slots and a working grip!Keep my feet from dancing ! I think we start to understand why Nikon had to design a more bulky 50mm f1.2. Kudos to Nikon for launching these two Z-models with a functional vertical grip with controls. Even with a 50% battery I've seen some great speed out of it, granted I don't use that mode very often. The canon eos r has excellent and expensive lenses. Nikon does not seal its boxes in any way, so never buy at retail or any other source not on my personally approved list since you'll have no way of knowing if you're missing accessories, getting a defective, damaged, returned, non-USA, store demo or used camera. Nowadays lenses are the biggesr liability of Canon RF. that's because modern milc designs take advantage of better engineering and better production capabilities. In response to customer feedback, the Z7 II is compatible with a new MB-N11 battery grip, which has portrait-orientation controls built-in, and you can now power the camera over its USB-C port. i have the original Z7 which im extremely happy with, but think to add the Z6m2 when it release. Nikon ergonomics are all about usability and how it feels in the hand, not about “how it looks”. The dual Expeed 6 processors show some of Nikon’s financial problems. The only thing people harp on about seemingly not caring about anything else the camera does. The R5 may finally be ok but there is nobody interested in buying them- the credibility of Canon has a brand continuously investing to provide their customers with best in class cameras has been eroded tremendously. Connectors specifications top Indeed, the only differences of any consequence are the slightly taller memory card door to accommodate the dual slots and the small 'II' on the front plate. It seems reasonable to believe that the Z7II will continue to improve on the strong points of the Z7 while solving the aspects where the D850 was still better. Two printed manuals, one in English and on in Spanish, Camera shipped on left side of box attached to each other, EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery with terminal cover, MH-25A Battery Charger to charge EN-EL15/A/B Li-Ion Batteries. That has been my personal choice. They're all great. As we continue to test Nikon's update of its multimedia full-framer, we've added more of our findings so far on image quality, dynamic range and video quality. see the dpr z50/1.8 review, for example, if that lens was available in e-mount, with sony xd linear af motors, i'd buy one. Maybe the Phaseone XF. I use the stores I do because they ship from secure remote warehouses where no one gets to touch your new camera before you do. Nikon never had much innovation or ground shaking releases when the camera market was at its peak. On a DSLR, a slight increase in body thickness from a more-complicated rear screen might reduce eye relief or worsen other ergonomics, because of prism constraints. Other features include a 3690k-dot electronic viewfinder and exposure metering down to -4 EV when shooting with an f/2 (or faster) lens. Still essentially the same as 2018's Z7, which makes this camera already obsolete and way behind Canon's brand-new and far superior EOS R5. bigger. Helping you follow the action is a claimed reduction in blackout in the viewfinder, which is welcome, though we would have liked to see a boost in EVF resolution as well. You’re talking about camera brands as if they are tribes. Let's take a look at how the Nikon Z7 II stacks up against some other stabilized, full-frame cameras on the market. How-To It depends on what you're doing with the photos. - abandon of a mount (M), lack of migration path: C at risk with APS-C- better lenses elsewhere: S at risk- global shutter: C and N at risk- web marketing FUD about company future: Nikon at risk. I fell this sums up the reason the z6ii/z7ii came out the way they are instead of how Sony is doing with the a7iv. Use the FTZ adapter for your other Nikon lenses, for instance the excellent 28-300mm VR or the 16-35mm VR and/or your choice of telephoto (I use the 28-300mm VR as my telephoto). The holy trinity on Canon is superb, easily matching or besting the competition, meanwhile outmatching anything with the 28-70 f/2 (I'm not exactly sure why you need the f/2.8 also). Check out the winners of the 2020 DPReview Awards! I believe Nikon, Sony and Canon are all turning out great equipment that pros can use, but Canon (and Sony) are now outpacing Nikon and that advantage will grow as the realities of corporate finance kick in. I still use f-mount lenses on the Z. Best in business. What follows are the headiest products of 2020, the ones photographers really want. bigger. It's thanks to them that Nikon and Canon felt the need to progress much faster with mirrorless technology. These places always have the best prices and service, which is why I've used them since before this website existed. Since there are quite some people repeating over and over again that Nikon is behind. I shoot my Z7 at base ISO or lower (32 for 0.95 lenses in daytime at 1/8000) often and for all the talk of photography, I still don’t understand why people bash Nikon so heavily. I have an entire page on what works and doesn't work with Nikon's FTZ adapter, which lets Nikon's F-Mount lenses mount on a Z camera. Lenses are just in a different league and their size is totally manageable. A great camera overall. True story. The Z lenses are overall clearly better than the F equivalent. All three hold a similar position in their own brand ecosystems. Blessedly, though (especially for those of us that moderate online comment sections), Nikon has included dual card slots in the Z7 II for users that need immediate backup or want to easily separate their still images and video clips. Take a look. The electronic level display (not shown above) is huge, covering too much of the display. The short flange focal distance means we can use Nikon, LEICA and other rangefinder lenses from the 1920s through today. What I am saying is that the improvements in the Z7II are too incremental to be worth $3000 for me, but if they had included geotagging, that would have been a compelling enough reason for me to upgrade. For the Z6 and Z7, if you look at the update history, all of it has been either bug fixes or adding features that were promised in the initial announcement video, such as raw video, and other useful features. Contact, Sample Images   Intro   Lens Compatibility, Adapted Rangefinder Lenses  Â Specifications, Reviews: Z7 II   Z6 II   Z7   Z6   Z5   Z50   Z Lenses. TIME exposure mode right between X200 and BULB modes in manual exposure mode. Optional extra-cost 12-bit ProRes video RAW upgrade. @CosmicLux what planet are you from?? As the name implies, this is a refinement rather than a reimagining; so while the updates may not knock your socks off, we really enjoyed the original Z7 and this new model builds on an already successful formula. Never heard of a vlogger using a 70-200. On the other hand, I would like to see what the Nikon will look like on a 61 mpx sensor. Versus just "Buy a full frame camera.". Does Nikon make good cameras?YES!Problem is, they used to make GREAT cameras.They used to be hard hitters. Why is Fuji one of the only ones who has figured out how to include THREE total batteries when using a battery grip? It seems normal for Nikon to focus on their next generation now. $2999 (body only), $3499 (w/24-70 F4 lens), 5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9), Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off, Dario's desk (because I don't have one) by adriparro, 4K/60p video with 93% coverage of the sensor, or a ~1.08x crop, 5-axis in-body stabilization (3-axis with adapted F-mount lenses), 10fps burst shooting with single-point AF, 1 CFExpress / XQD card slot, 1 UHS-II SD card slot, New EN-EL15c battery, CIPA rated to 420 shots (LCD), 360 shots (EVF), Compatible with new MB-N11 battery grip with vertical controls, 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM. bigger. bigger. The Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II is a redesign of the original Primoplan 75mm F1.9 designed in 1936. e.g., Nikon and the competition may release cameras on day one and they will be similar specs and performance with some trade offs, but the ocmpany that carea about after market improvement, will further improve things. No longer do we have to settle for inferior Sony or Fuji color rendition just to get mirrorless! level A):+ Battery level atleast 60%+ Compatible lens set to max aperture+ Shutter speed 1/1000s or faster+ Wifi off+ Temperature 23°COtherwise the framerate drops to 9 fps (level B) or 6.8 fps (level C).