(And why should you care? Some have said the Z7 II (and Z6 II) don't offer a huge speed bump in AF performance. Eye AF works great in a wide variety of circumstances. The Nikon Z7 is an excellent camera, one of my favourites in recent times, and it produces high-quality images. Many feel like you do; I know someone who has the Nikon 500 and 300 PF lenses and really wants to be able to use the with the Z system but wants a more competent AF than the original Z models for shooting BIF. The other feature that would have convinced me to upgrade would be multi-shot stitched high-resolution mode. @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 don’t see how it relates to our discussion unless we had the factual proof that there is more sample variations with Z glass, which we don’t. Thankfully, the Z7’s perform well in this respect and I anticipate the same of the Z7II. Seems like that would be the best way to answer things for you. Litchi, a third-party app that is compatible with DJI drones, recently announced a new update. I agree cna, a lot of the videos out there were clearly prepared ahead of time, mostly by the pundits/"influencers" that have a revenue stream to make via commentary & sponsorship (either visibly or backhandedly) rather than photography.As well the way the clickbait titles (and thumbnails of someone looking very distressed or confused with a hand in the air) not even trying to look like 'proper' content these days is a little embarrassing. Out of the "holy trinity" of pro zoom lenses, only the Sony ultra wide zoom stands out as anything special. It seems from two reviews the AF and general speed of the camera has gone up significantly. This is your chance to have a say in which of this year's products was the best. I used to have a D810 last time, but the Z6 is better. The Z7 feels very comfortable in my hands and I’m confident that the Z7II will as well. And if you've already got a brace of lenses, then maybe rent a Z for the weekend and take the FTZ adapter out for a spin? Serious question: does anyone really care about shooting in 14 bit RAW vs 12 bit as a practical matter? Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II. With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive against midrange and high-end ILCs from Canon, Panasonic and Sony. I’ll make no bones about it, I’m a fan of Nikon’s SnapBridge system. At Nikon, you have no choice for F2,8 if you want to work with a ML Z6-Z7 mark I or II (same for the professional trinity). Time to focus from minimal distance to infinity was 0.5s. As an inveterate M43 shooter, I can tell you that he didn't even try. Cosmic - why are you the majority of comments on this lol. @ ionbar No, that is not true. I really like that idea of a vent port that a battery grip can attach to. So I am not sure what you are referring to. Its burst speed tops out at 10fps with continuous autofocus instead of 9fps (albeit with a single AF area, and not subject tracking), and the buffer is up to three times deeper, giving you a total of 77 12-bit Raw images before slowing down. Nowadays lenses are the biggesr liability of Canon RF. Notably, Mavic Mini users can now track and follow subjects. I am certainly naive but I am not sure to understand what you are trying to convey here, sorry. Other companies do it to make their products more competitive over time. It depends on what you're doing with the photos. $10? @armandino:That sounds like a reasonable statement. so the big problem with z-mount glass is the slow-focusing stepper motors, but if you don't shoot sports/action, the p.q. The A7III?The Z6ii has:Better IBIS (5 stops instead of 4.5 stops for sony)Way better EVF (3.69M dot vs 2.35M dot)Faster (14fps vs 10) 40% fasterBetter video (4k60p vs 4k30p)10bit HDMI w/ ProRes Raw option which Sony doesnt havefaster cfxpress cardbigger+ better LCD (3.2" 2.1M dot vs 3" 0.9M dot)Way bigger buffer (124raw vs 89 raw)more comfortable handling. (I will let him decide whether to share it as I don’t feel it’s my place to make that decision for him). (I mean I know they want to sell you the GP-1a unit for $280 but come on. If "tzurlis" thinks the Z series has a "viewfinder resolution issue" wait until he finds out about the Sony a7c, where the EVF really is lacking. When Nikon releases an (around) 36MP Z with high ISO/low noise and the focusing equivalent (or better) that than the D6 along with built-in wi-fi - I'll make the jump from my D850 to Nikon mirrorless. It’s also possible to direct different file types to different cards and to copy images from one card to another. Keep us posted! Nikon never had much innovation or ground shaking releases when the camera market was at its peak. As far as I know it's not possible to register/recognize a specific face. As a neat little diffuser that has a gigantic impact on the quality of the light from a hotshoe flash unit, the Hähnel Lantern creates a dramatically wide spread of soft illumination. Whitelens - so much time wasted sniping at Nikon. For €3000 you will get a very good camera. Reviews so far all came with a clear disclaimer about beta firmware but have nonetheless insisted on the overall focus improvements. So newer lenses costs more than lenses released years ago... is that your complain?And it’s obvious that the new designed lenses perform better optically. But Sony is now suffering from some structural limitations with their lens mount and it makes it harder for them to come up with competitive glass. i don't know that z-mount lens pricing is any worse than the milc competition? Computational photography has already come to cameras; a few examples are the eye AF for people and the eye AF for animals. https://alikgriffin.com/nikon-z7-eye-af-better-than-sony-a7riv/. In this review, we will be comparing Z7 Mark II and Z7, two Pro Mirrorless cameras by Nikon. The Z 50mm F1.8 S focuses slightly faster than the Z 35mm F1.8 S but there's not much to choose between them." These mirrorless improvements mainly focus on enhanced speed, with now on sensor phase detection AF points and an entirely new processor. That's pretty sad. By default, in Auto-area AF, the Z7 II detects the subject automatically. Personally, I miss the 16-35 2.8 lens in the Nikon Z. Sony is probably the best choice at the moment. Nikon Z6 II … Happily, Nikon has decided to address this issue with the Z7 II and the new camera has two card slots. If you can't, you buy a Tamron 28-75 F2.8 at $650. With a compatible Atomos recorder connected, the Z7II can record video as Apple ProRes Raw which means you get the full benefit of the camera’s data gathering potential. We've been shooting with a pre-production Leica SL2-S for a few days, to see what it can do. Regardless of one's preferences, those things are worth "arguing" about. The choice between Nikon, Canon or Sony is one of their own. Raw files contain numbers that do represent color information. On the other hand, with the latest firmware, the Z6/Z7 focus very well. The only lenses it can currently not use are the Canon RF and L mount lenses (but many of the L mount lenses are available in FE mount). But think about it, no matter what state-of-the-art the sensor is . Has anyone seen anything about clean output on the LCD? Thanks, but damn now I have some difficult decisions about the D850 and all my glass. I am ready to check with you on the whole range at F2.8 if the Nikon is superior to the Sigma on a Z7 with an adapter ring and without activated profile. With EFCS enabled that is with level A: 8 fps, B: 6 fps, C: 4.9 fps. Two cpus only has a potential performance sub linear impact when a given task is split in 2 (it may only be 1.7 times faster instead of the theoretical 2 times faster). IMO there is not a huge difference, for the A9 there is virtually no difference. Knowing that the Z7II will be significantly better still is impressive. Btw, speaking about top quality glass, I was surprised to find out that the 50mm f1.2 RF is in fact a T1.5 lens. It would probably be another story for BIF or sports, but for portraiture, events I find that the Z7 focus is just great (will probably be even better with the Z7II). 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. Huh? Thank goodness the new Z6/7ii cameras now have a full function grip available that NO ONE IS GOING TO BUY. just use the FtZ adapter. There is a cost supporting the old camera (replacement parts) There is a cost to supporting the new camera (factory downtime, factory changes, create repair manuals, worker training). @bernardlangyour constant criticism toward the R5 seems mostly based on personal bias, bloating specification limitations which are not such a big deal in practical use (as long as you know them and know how to work around them). ", "Here’s a surprise: there are no colors in the raw image data, just the response of the camera to the light that fell on the sensor. But those very updates might also be what users of Nikon's high-end D850 DSLR, or users from other DSLR systems thinking about making the switch to mirrorless, have been waiting for. Maybe you should be worrying about other things? What else should they consider? As it’s a touchscreen, it can be used to set the AF point with a tap and zoom into images or swipe between shots. Dual card slot was missing from the beginning. CIPA has announced CP+2021 will be an online-only event due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. They are more expensive, yes it is annoying. Of course, that relies upon the viewfinder and/or screen giving an accurate preview of the image. If I had a Z6 or Z7, I'd likely wait. A vast majority of youtubers and whatever influencers are just idiots looking for clicks and "like", whereas they are excellent photographers or not. And when truth is told, your pictures will be no better or worse regardless of which major brand you use. I want Nikon to succeed, but would not advise a friend to invest in its ecosystem. Only people like Polin, Northrop and Granger On YouTube like to say they are behind because their income stream relies on bagging certain brands and getting clicks and views to make money. If you really are a Nikon shooter (which I honestly doubt), you own yourself to test the Z7II. Without a vertical grip, the user has to twist her or his hand in order to use the camera in the vertical position. But if some improvements can benefit the Z7 and are compatible with its hardware, there is a high probability that we may get more updates. Just shot a product video on my X-T4 because the Z system doesn't have a proper macro lens like my XF 60/2.4 or XF 80/2.8. i will not buy it. Camera companies need money, they run a business. All rights reserved. LOL! @ ikaika777: Simple. In this review, we'll be looking at the Z6 II, which is designed as the more “consumer” friendly, all-rounder device, compared to the Z7 II… That may be the best 28mm lens ever designed. - What issues are you talking about?- F mount lenses work great on Z bodies, already the Z6/Z7 and there is no doubt that it's going to work even better on the Z6II/Z7II- If there is one thing Nikon is great at is to understate the value of their cameras...- There is no viewfinder resolution issue, the viewfinder of the Z7 was already better than then 5.6 pixel viewfinder of the a7rIV. That’s handy and something that many people appreciate, but I find it less of an issue in the era of tilting main screens. This update will not be for everyone and I understand that but I am someone whom was interested in the Z7 when it was first announced but put off by the obvious flaws in the first gen z series. But it’s fairly easy to tell apart legitimate photographers facing a real issue from forum trolls. Subsequently, if you've already got a Z7, then you'll probably be less interested in investing in the new Z7 II than either a DSLR upgrader or a system switcher will. Most of the naysayers are not photographers. That’s because these people buy cameras as a social thing. I’m excited for the full review: “ The Z7 II, being the high-resolution model in Nikon's mirrorless lineup, is all about outright image quality. looks like a step up for nikon owners. Yess Magnar, unbelievable I think. The maximum print size of the Z7 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.3 x 27.5 inches or 104.9 x 69.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33 x 22 inches or 83.9 x 55.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.5 x 18.3 inches or 69.9 x 46.6 cm. New Nikon pro cameras always bring out Sony owners and Canon owners equipment insecurities. There are SOO many naysayers out there its kinda ridiculous. The Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack with Vertical Grip is disproportionately large and overpriced. There's a pro in town shooting sports with her E-M1X and her results speak for themselves. You shoot portraits while subjects run and jump around? There is in fact less than 1/2 stop more lens reaching the sensor compared to the Nikon. One lens I am keeping my eyes open for the the EF 200/2.0 which is one more EF lens among the ones I already own. I strongly suspect that this small increase isn’t noticeable, but if it is, it’s likely to be appreciated by some photographers as the grip will be a fraction bigger. It is not about just correcting issues, it is continued improvement after a product is released. There’s also the same 3.2-inch 2,100,000-dot tilting touch-screen on the back of the Z7II as is on the Z7. With the Z7II, Nikon sets the Fn2 button to access the AF options to enable you to quickly activate the Eye detection and switch between human and animal Eye detection without going into the menu. Besides you will also need a 24-70mm f2.8 and won’t buy both. They do all that awesome stuff, they know it can't be seen in the tech specs but their marketing is pretty much silent about it, they don't really explain why they did things, and when asked rather defend themselves then promote it. If another camera system is more attractive to someone, to the point where that person is willing to invest time and money, and perhaps take a bit of a risk, needed to make the switch, why shouldn’t they? Well, I would go for the camera brand I want, and a model that fill my needs (which many brands and models actually do). For Fernando Martins, the answer is 'yes.' The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II will ship in November and December 2020, respectively. 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