Z 6II | Versatile full-frame mirrorless stills/video hybrid camera | Nikon USA Model

Been using it for a few months now, and I am so pleased with the Z6ii. I know folks dog the AF system, but coming from a D3300, it’s lightyears ahead. This is a camera you learn to use but also adapt to yourself. Between integral settings like Active D-lighting, Dynamic AF, Subject Tracking, exposure lock, manual focus peaking, view finder zoom, Eye-AF, button mapping, and user control groups, I’ve gotten my Z6ii to a point where I can do just about anything I want on it with quick finger movements, minimal futzing, and my eye almost never leaving the viewfinder if I so desired. And all of this, in a comfortable, responsive, and lightweight form factor. Time will tell how durable it is, but as it stands, I’ve not had a single issue with it so far. What’s interesting, is the camera is so easy to navigate the menus with, that I no longer do much editing on the computer anymore, it’s surprisingly quick to NEF process on the camera and then send to my iPhone for sharing. I only use Lightroom, NX Studio, or Photoshop for library management and special projects. Plus, I like the true-to-life look straight out of the camera, I rarely need to alter stuff anyways. I started on that D3300 and fell in love with the colors, Nikkor glass, image quality, and flexibility of NEF files. With the Z6ii, I got all of that, and more capability/reliability. You could go get something else from Sony or Canon with wicked fancy and reliable AF features, and no one would fault you. If I had to pick a camera strictly for that, I would pick one from their lineups too. But the point is, a camera is more than just one feature or spec, and in any case, it’s how ya use it given it’s strengths and limitations. Whatever you end up deciding, I hope you enjoy the ride and opportunity. I know I have. PS: get an extra battery or two, the S Line 35mm f/1.8 is amazing, and read the manual and Nikon shooting guides (they actually have lots of really insightful hints and tips).

The best thing I've ever done for all of my photography and videography needs! The images and videos are so sharp. Completely worth the price in my opinion. I still use my old lens with an adaptor. The perfect positive version of "you get what you pay for" its top dollar for top quality. The built in stablization for video is so dreamy. I don't need a gimbal for most social media post projects. I do photo and video branding shoots for businesses and this camera has really brought the quality above and beyond which helps the brands I'm helping to build stand out. The only thing I would change is to have the screen pop out and rotate forward so if I'm filming myself I can see if I'm in frame. There are apps to get around that issue now but my old camera had that feature and thats truly the only things I miss about it.

Coming from a world of M 4/3 and Nikon 300, 600 and 700, this camera is light years beyond. I still love my old cameras but this, this camera is amazing and can be molded to your shooting style.

Really love this camera, it is very high quality while still being on the affordable end of full frame cameras. I have only used it a handful of times, since I purchased it with intention of it being my backup camera for my Z6iii. And only use it for wedding days. But I seriously love it! Definitely one of the better/cheaper Nikon cameras on the market!

I owned the Z6 and Z6 and actually rather liked them. The Z6 II is a nice upgrade. It is a well built very nice handling camera that makes you want to take pictures. Paired with Z f/4 24 to 70 lens it is an excellent camera being easy to handle and relatively compact. This camera produces excellent out of camera jpgs and, with the improved autofocus, it is easy to get tac sharp pictures. I went for the Z6 II rather than the Z7 II since I already had a camera that provided high resolution photographs and I wanted an easy to use, high quality camera. Pros: 1. High quality weather proofed camera body that handles well. 2. Excellent out of camera jpgs. 3. 2 card slots (a nice improvement over the Z6/Z7. 4. Excellent quality Z lenses which are high quality. 5. Easy access to most features via a touch screen with well designed menus. 6. Good low light performance. Cons: 1. Focus tracking is a little tricky at times and it loses the subject more easily than my other cameras. 2. No 70 to 200mm f/4 Z lens. (This is my biggest issue, there is a variable aperture non S series Z lens 24 to 240 mm but this does not match the quality of the S series 24 to 70 mm f/4 lens) (S lenses are the highest quality equivalent to the L series from Canon). 3. Concern about the long term viability of Nikon (I am sure they will survive but in what form, they seem to be contracting). Overall I love this camera but that missing Z mount S series 70 to 200mm f/4 is a problem for me (I go for the f/4 lenses and not the f/2.8 lenses due to cost and size).

The Nikon Z6 was and still is a great camera, but has been heavily derided by reviewers on the 'Tube. Some of the criticisms were unjustified, while others had some merit. The Z6 II fills in any of the gaps that caused these criticisms. The TLDR of this camera is that its a refined Z6. Nikon listened and updated the Z6 in every was that was necessary. Still, the reviewers will hold this up against the Sonys and the Canons, but Nikon's target audience is not people switching camera systems. Instead, Nikon's audience is its own current DSLR consumer base who may want to go mirrorless. The theme for the Z6 II (note that Nikon does not call it a "Mark II") is two of everything. Internally, this camera is faster and has a larger buffer, due to the inclusion of a second processor. Continuous High shooting speed has increased by two frames per second from 12 to 14. There are now two card slots (1 XQD/CFExpress Type B and a USH-II SD card). I wish there were two of the same cards for convenience. The Z5 has two SD card slots if you prefer that. The Z6 II supports a vertical battery grip with buttons for taking photos in portrait orientation. So now there are two sets of buttons, with the optional grip. It has the same sensor as the Z6, so no changes there. Currently as of this writing (November 15, 2020), none of the major photo editing software packages have been updated to support the .NEF raw files it produces. This is normal for newly released cameras, and the updates should be coming soon. In the meantime, you can shoot raw and jpeg so you can edit the raw files later. Alternatively, you can use Nikon's Capture NX software. My firmware is 1.00. Firmware updates will make it even better (like the video updates coming in February 2021). It uses the en-el15c battery, but accepts the older en-el15 and en-el15b batteries. I think the greatest improvement so far is the wide area eye detection, where you can enable a red box in the viewfinder that restricts the eye detection to only eyes inside the red box. This way, you are giving the camera a helping hand as to where you want it to look for eyes. This is a rather unique approach that I don't believe any other camera system supports. Overall, the Z6 II feels familiar more than it feels different. In fact, if you have a Z6, you may not need to upgrade to the Z6 II, depending on your needs. If you are a still life, street, or portrait photographer, your Z6 is still a great camera. Pros and wedding photographers (business owners) will probably want to upgrade though for the autofocus, dual card slots, and speed improvements. If you shoot fast action or wildlife, I think this is a great upgrade for you due to the speed improvements. This is the complete camera from Nikon. Nikon has given everyone what they wanted in the Z6 II.

I saw good reviews of this camera online, and I’m glad I got it instead of the newer z6iii to save some money since I don’t do much video recording. I haven’t had a lot of time to use it yet but so far it seems to be working well and should be really versatile. I highly recommend Adorama as a seller. They really did a great job packing the camera and it arrived quickly and without any issues.

The camera body felt a lot lighter than my D750 BUT when you add lenses and an L-bracket it is still hefty. It would be interesting to see how heavy it is with the new Z lenses Nikon is starting to put out. The good is that is has an adapter which allows use of all the Nikon lenses I use on my other cameras. Nikon eliminated the "scene" and "effects" selections which I had fun with once and awhile. There are some creative setting found under the "picture control" selection. They added a "U3" button. There are two FN buttons which default to white balance and AF area mode selections. For me they are ergonomically difficult. The good news is you can customize many settings in other places so I will not be using these two buttons at all. I also didn't like pushing down the ISO button and having to twist one of the command dials. Research amongst the forums and manual revealed that you can adjust some settings so you can push down and release the ISO button and then use the command dials which makes it much less cumbersome. The Z6ii model compared to the Z6 has two slots for memory cards. And of course, the CFexpress memory cards are pricey. Some users may just be happy using the SD card. The camera also does not have a pop-up flash like the D750 which I found useful. At the time of this writing I can't comment on quality of photos and other techie stuff. I need more practice and there's been too much smoke here to make image taking fun. In general I felt the learning curve between the D750 and Z6ii was not steep. Definitely quieter with no mirror noise. If you like playing with wifi, you can download Snapbridge which allows shooting with a tap of your phone which can come in handy. There are many fine cameras out there and different reasons to chose one over another. Do your research, assess your needs. Remember good glass may be a better investment than a new camera. And, as I tell myself the newest and best camera doesn't make one a good photographer. Study, practice, practice and more practice.

This camera came out about five years ago, however, its successor the Z6III has been out for about 15 months or so. The upshot of this situation is that the Z6II is now selling off at bargain basement prices. I recently got mine new for about USD $1220 through Amazon and this is a significant price drop from the approx. USD $2200 on release. This camera has a dual processor to speed things up, an enlarged buffer, and a primary CF Express B type card, plus SD UHS II, so it is quite a fast camera. Now-a-days there are a lot of Z mount lenses of all different focal lengths so there is plenty of glass to choose from. I have the Nikon “do it all” lens on mine that being the 28-400mm F4-8 so I should get really good use out of this camera.

Had old Nikon DSLR , used it for several years. This one is several level up. Amazing features , sharpness , quality . Loving it. Very good for nightscape photography

Excelente equipo, ya tocaba renovar y que mejor forma de hacerlo que esta.

Tudo certo com o equipamento e a entrega dentro do prazo.

This camera was a fantastic upgrade from my D750. The autofocus is astounding by comparison, and it's brilliant in low lighting situations. Came very fast and in perfect condition too