NIKON Z6 :: Hands on Review
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- The Nikon Z6 is a 24 megapixel, full-frame mirrorless camera from Nikon.
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As the baby brother to the high megapixel Nikon Z7, the Z6 has several advantages to its lower resolution including low-light performance, faster burst-rate and video at full resolution with no cropping of pixel binning.
While not quite on par with the Sony A7 III in terms of autofocus, the Nikon Z6 has many features that make this an excellent performing camera and an alternative with an adaptable lens selection.
In this hands-on review, we'll explore all of the features of this camera including sample images and video footage. I really am impressed with what Nikon have delivered. Its a solid start to a promising mirrorless system.
• 24.5 Megapixel, FX-Format BSI-CMOS sensor
• EXPEED 6 image processor
• 273 phase detection points
• Built in 5-axis image stabilization
• 12 fps shooting
• ISO 100-51200
• UHD 4k video up to 30p
• N-log and 10-Bit HDMI video output (8-bit internal)
• 4k Timelapse
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* FTC - Nikon loaned me the Z6 for this review. They also paid my expenses to go to Florida for the media event. There was no further financial compensation and the opinions here are my own.
Ted Forbes
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That one card slot stuff, I have been shooting millions of pictures (a lot of sport and weddings) and I never had a failure. The trick is, say Goodmorning to your camera’s and they will be good for you😉
The image quality on this is so CLEAN! My goodness
Great Video Ted - Very much looking forward to getting one of these myself for video. As a nikon shooter with a boat load of lenses, being able to adapt them and gain the benefits of mirrorless is going to be awesome. My D850 will still be my king for most work, however this will give nice flexibility and new video options! Cheers, Tom
" Henri Cartier Bresson didn't have dual card slots." My favorite Ted Forbes quote.
Jeff Bird people in the film era shot with 2 - 4 cameras on a regular basis. Those guys in Vietnam were covered in cameras. Two Leica's, two Nikons and maybe a fifth camera, a Rollieflex.
Henri Cartier Bresson also used Leicas...
bngr bngr, like Dennis Hopper in Apocalypse Now.
Yep because he shoot multiple cameras, and capture a scene with a whole roll of films!
Robert Capa didn't have dual card slots in Normandy.
Great work Ted. Really excited to do some video work with this one...
I must be hard core. i have 3 cameras with dual card slots but I live on the edge and only use one card!!!! Yeah thats right! Edgy!
How many photogs backup to both card slots? - Most just use Raw to one and Jpegs to the other...
@@roybixby6135 Some two card cameras have a fast card slot and a regular slot.
@@martinbreslow1401 CF or XQD & SD slot combos are very good but I still would like to see the end of SD cards...
@stuart innes True..... True..... Sigh... LOL
It's just dumb to treat XQD and SD as equals. They are not.
Thank you for using 10 bit. Too many people overlook this pivotal feature.
Came here from the Tony & Chelsea review of the z6. Man this is so much more professionally made.
This was actually a fantastic review. Very concise, dispelled with all the bs, and really highlighted the positives without ignoring the negatives. Thank you
Thank you for all the knowledge. Wonderful review.
Great review Ted! Always nice catching up with you on these press trips man
Thanks Stephen! Catch you again soon I hope. We have too much fun for sure...
Nice review Ted...thanks. I have been waiting for reviews on the Nikon Z6 to compare it to Sony A7iii for video because Canon is not offering an acceptable upgrade path for me. I thought maybe the out of camera color might be better on the Nikon Z6, I'm not sure yet as well as built in time lapse and better LCD, EVF, ergonomics, etc. That said, there are a lot of little features (and performance) that Sony includes because they have been at the mirrorless game so long. The big things I learned on the Sony is the inclusion of clear zoom as well as APS-C mode (the latter Nikon has) which effectively gives your primes 3 focal lengths. Also when you connect an external monitor via HDMI the Sony screen stays active, whereas the Nikon Z6 screen from what I have been told blacks out. I learned that the hard way when I went to plug in an external monitor to my Canon 80d, one of the many features Canon cripples in all but their top of the line cameras. The Nikon Z6 looks good though, especially for a first iteration.
in my opinion the best looking out of them all :) A small tank. ( Canon user here )
Thanks Ted, as a long time Nikon shooter I am very impressed with Nikon's first true foray into the full frame mirrorless space. I am also more intrigued with the Z6 than I am with the Z7. but i will probably wait for Nikon to bring out a few firmware upgrades before I purchase one. Thanks for the review.
fantastic review keep up the good work one of the best out there on this camerayou covered all the bases very well
How does it compare to the A7iii. Have used the A7r2 and actually downgraded to the A6300 waiitng on all the new cameras coming out. Still not sure on going to the A7iii and to be honest as a landscape photographer and filmmaker the Z6 is really appealling. Will wait for the A7000 to appear then decide.
I've always liked the Nikon colors better.
This was an amazing and informative review!
Great first review. Really look forward to your video review--that's what I plan to do with the Z6....and thanks for saying Zeeeeeee!
something I'd really love to know that I can't find anywhere is whether the camera does a full sensor readout for 1080p or it only does this when filming at 4K? anyone have the answer to this?! sounds like (from the description around 17:00 ) it does, but a bit unclear!
Thank you for this wonderfully impartial and informative video.
Try to push ISO button and front dial for auto ISO.
Middle finger can roll it. I know it sounds awkward, but I have the record button on my D750 setup as ISO select and that's how I do it.
I really enjoyed this video. I bought my Z6 a year or so ago, just didn't like it because it "wasn't a DSLR", and bought a D780 because it was a DSLR. Starting to come around to the mirrorless system, little by little, and your presentation got me excited about learning the Z6. Thank u for uploading this.
Excellent review, informative and straight to the point
I appreciate the positive and diplomatic review. I love how you handled “cardslot-gate” upfront. 🤠 At this point, I’m going to just buy a Hoodman and keep using the D850 until there are more fast native lens.
Great review Ted! The Nikon Z system is for me the most interesting mirrorless option for landscape photography. For someone who actually loves being out in nature and needs a reliable tool to capture images I do think these two cameras are just perfect. I'm actually considering upgrading from my, now, really old D600. The only issue is that I love my Panasonic for video... Haha. Not yet convinced that there is one system that is perfect for both photo and video.
Your videos are so clean, what are you shooting on? Looks great! Love your reviews too. Keep it up 👍🏼
Hi Ted! Thank you for review - very interesting. I think that I will wait until next generation...
Excellent review! I just love your videos...
Ted, you talk about the video differences in 4K between the Z6 and Z7, and you mention that the Z6 has 120 fps 1080p video (like the Z7), but don't mention whether or not there is the same DX crop applied in the 120fps 1080p mode on the Z6 like it is on the Z7. Can you please let us know whether or not that is the case? Thanks in advance!
Having a touch interface for the menus is awesome.
Fuji XT3 has 2 card slots but isnt able to write on both cards in video mode....
Just bought the Z6. Will pick it up on the 20th. Good video review. Gives me some things to consider.
Great review! I'm thinking about to get one. One slot card is not a problem for me, the only down side is very expensive cards.
Brilliant review. Looked at so many yet your was the best. You answered so many questions. Thank you!
@Ted was sharpening turned all the way down in the video samples? because it still looks quite over-sharpened, which would be a deal-breaker for me.
I have a preorder on this camera! So excited to use it for video over my D750!
@@mmmkay1421 no
I have preordered Z6. I will probably keep my D750 as well.
Thanks for the in depth review. Did Nikon fix the issues to which you alluded?
I currently have a lot of dslr lenses and I'm planning to buy Nikon z6, so will i be able to use every dslr lenses in z6??
Superb review Ted, getting mine on Saturday. In regards to shooting 10-bit N-Log, what is the lowest ISO that the camera let's you use? I'll be accompanying the Z6 with the Ninja V as well.
800 ISO
@@theartofphotography Thanks, not too shabby.
Thanks a lot for posting this very nice, early in depth look at the Z6. Perhaps you can advise me: I am making up my mind between this and the A7iii. As a casual photographer who occasionally (on weekends mainly) shoots landscapes and my kids, I want my camera to be fun and inspiring to use. As such, I am drawn to the Z6 due to its much better viewfinder and better touch screen implementation. However, the somewhat flawed autofocus compared to the A7iii makes me doubt whether the z6 would be the right choice. Furthermore, there are some great lenses fitting the sony FE mount, such as the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and many other good native lenses. Yet I had the Canon 6D before with a very limited autofocus system and was totally fine with it...... Thanks for any tips you may have. Btw, I already had a look at the EOS R and I am not interested (mainly due to limited Video Features). The XT3 is also on my mind, but prefer full frame. Before making a final decision, I will probably wait for the Panasonic full frames to come out. But for now, the decision is between the Z6 and A7iii
Great review! Would love to see some stills and video using the S series lenses, not the adapted lenses. Own a D850 with a Z6 on order and trying to decide whether to use all my existing Nikon glass or pick up the S series, especially for shooting video. Thanks!
The Nikon mirrorless camera before was 1"/CX sized not APS-C I think?
David Moore That is correct!
There was Coolpix A but it was fixed lens.
They also made two Aps-C mirrorless prototypes that were never released but did get some publicity/
Yes it was...
He also forgot about Leica's SL-mount cameras.
Thank you for the review. I’d prefer the Z6 over the Z7 because of the fact I’m used to a 24 megapixel camera and the files will be smaller. The other thing is the video capability of the camera.
After months of speculation and early review of pre-releases, it’s nice to have your statements regarding this camera now in full release
Ted apparently there is a lowlight AF setting in the menu - I have only seen one other reviewer mention it. Can you test it on your video review.
Thanks for the review I would like to see sports photography and comparing it with Fuji XT3 and Sony a 73 looking forward to seeing it
thanks for the review. the points about the AF a lot of reviewers mentioned that as well. This is the main reason I cancelled the Z6 order and went with the Sony A7III. Cheez, seeing the performance of the Sony, the A7III destroys any of my previous Nikon cameras. Almost every shot is tack sharp to the eyelashes. I tested it mainly in the evening, it's wintertime here.On the weekend I will have proper light and we will see. but taken portrait shots, there is nothing easier, it's like shooting with a mobile. I am sure, the ergonomics, weathersealing etc is better, but at the end of the day, I need sharp crisp pictures, and the eye af helps a lot.
Good job Ted! Your efforts have let me get a feel for the camera. Not an easy thing to do!
Hi Ted enjoy all your work. I've been looking forward to seeing your thoughts on Z6. Being a long time Nikon shooter currently 850/4s. The 4s is superseded in my shooting by the 850 except in super low light which is not a greta issue to me. So it's going to move on and maybe replaced with the Z6 I shoot mostly with Zeiss MF lens. Did you try it using MF.
Hi Ted. Thanks for such an awesome review...I really lear a lot about understanding a bit more the camera through your comments. I'm new into photography and being learing a lot lately throgh you and others. I just pulled the trigger on a D810 (body only) for $850. Only 3000 shots. I know I shouldn't be doing this until I learnt all about my actual camera...but I think it was a deal that I couldn't let go. Do you think is a good way to learn with a D810? or should I stay focused on my D5100 for a while. THaks for your time.
You called for questions. Here's one. When using manual focus lenses that are chipped, does the Z6 camera behave as does the Sony a7r3 when manual focusing? That is, does the Z6 with an F mount AF-D lens auto magnify with focus peaking when the focusing ring on the lens is turned? I can absolutely always nail focus using manual focus native FE mount lenses on my Sony a7r3 with auto magnification and focus peaking.
I have asked a friend with a Z7. I believe with the Nikon, you can MF any time, but you need to press the zoom button to magnify.
I appreciate your checking for me. Pressing the zoom button to magnify is the only way to magnify that I see mentioned in the Z7/Z6 manual. The auto magnify feature of my a7r3 is just so nice. I had hope that the Nikon would have it too.
@@jackmarkham1516 I have the A6500. The DMF and magnifier is very responsive with the Sigma 16 f/1.4, but slow to respond with the Sony 35 f/1.8 OSS -- I have to turn the focusing ring quite a bit before the camera realizes that I am trying to override the AF. Sometimes I wish there is a zoom button to make it magnify on demand, whether I am using AF or MF.
Terrific video Ted. Many thanks. I'm very excited at the moment. I've just sold my D800 and pre-ordered the Z6 when it was announced back in August. My camera store called me yesterday to say my Z6 is ready for collection on Monday. Wow! I must be one of the first to get my hands on this camera in the UK! Is the camera perfection - of course not! But then I'm acutely aware I am nowhere near perfection myself and I know the photographer is a far larger part of the whole than the camera (s)he is using! ;-))
Ted, thank you for the review. Did you got a chance to make prints from Z6 file? I would love to hear about it if possible. Grew up with Nikon F2, so prints is somewhat important for me.
Hi Ted, I understand that the Z6 is better at video than the Z7. But I have a simple question: if you compare the same video shot by the Z6 and the Z7, can you tell the difference in terms of quality between both videos? In this regard, I did not see online anyone making a real world comparison between the Z6 and the Z7 for video.
There are words on the physical buttons, like menu, Ok, Disp, On/Off etc. Do the cameras sold in other countries like Japan have their native language instead of English?
I like the menu tabs, with options to select and tweak that canon uses
I started as a wildlife photographer with an F4 (which I still have & use) - I have a drawer full of Nikon glass. I've burned through a 610D (which I love) but now I'm thinking to upgrade to the Z6 because I'm doing more video now. I don't think the single card slot is an issue because I use an off camera recorder (Ninja). Should I be hesitant and wait for the Z9?
Any chance you tested any DX lenses on this in video mode? Im curious if I can use some of my wide angle DX lenses in crop mode and still get a 24 megapixel equivalent read-out from the sensor.
Great review as usual! Doe the Z6 let you choose how fast the AF will switch in video mode - like on a Canon or Panasonic? Thanks!
Talia Liber yes
nice easy going review so that i can concentrate on the content you were saying
How would the z6 cope with landscapes and do you know if the Tamron 17-35 2,8-4 work with the adapter?
Nice camera, I just have a doubt; could it be an all-round camera like Nikon D750, or is the autofocus not that reliable in all situations? (specially with low light)
A wonderful video. I am currently a Fuji X-H1 shooter with quite a few Fujil lenses and have mostly been very happy. However...the full frame higher resolution itch has been showing up. THE optionS of the z6, z7 and Sony A7R iii has me debating switching. Starting to sell some gear with intent to buy Fuji 8-16 already has me on the sale path... What would you suggest between z6, z7 and Sony A7R III. ...that Sony 24 1.4.... I am mostly a landscape and macro shooter with small amounts of street and portrait.
Thanks for providing us with this Nikon Z6 Review. I've been rocking my Nikon D3500 for almost 2 years and I've been learning a lot w/ this entry camera. Now I feel like I need to step up on my photography journey and add a mirrorless camera to my photography passion. I really wanted to jump into the mirrorless cameras since I feel like I max out my Nikon D3500 potential. I'm looking for more crisp , sharp & clear results w/ a more dynamic looking and also a camera that makes editing simplier.
Thanks to your amazing review and explanation video, you convinced me to get this camera. I do agree w/ what you said about the buttons layout Nikon always use for their cameras. Easy access to everything and easy to navigate through. One thing I didn't see that I was looking for was if the screen is able to pop and be adjusted for those low angle shots we always try to get. Is it adjustable?
Thanks for the thorough and hype-free review. Lots of great cameras to choose from nowadays. From the video sample footage in your review (and others I have seen taken at the culinary event), highlight rolloff seems a LITTLE disappointing... I feel the rolloff from my D750 was a little more pleasant. The rolloff on the z6 looks a bit more like on my Sony cameras. Maybe it is just me or youtube compression though...
Another interesting video. Nikon seem to have nailed the image quality for both stills and video images. But other factors , such as the single card slot and autofocus issues, are holding the Z6 & Z7 back.
I was planning to get the Z6 but decided to go with the D850 for now. I figured the D850 will be the last dSLR I ever own and I can see what Nikon does with regards to firmware updates. I figure I'll wait a year before getting the Z6 for mostly video. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it cheaper then.
You didn't mention if the Z6 had " banding " or " rolling shutter " if it does I would like to know how the camera handled both of these issues.
Great review, thanks. Do you have any raw files to look at?
i have doubts about the adapter, can you do a review or comparison, with adapter and without it, perfect video btw
I have to say this review was excellent man. Thank you. I’ve been a Nikon user for almost a year now. And I had thought about doing a switch to Sony. But after this video I think imma save money for the z6 now. I appreciate your video thank you
Thank for the review. It looks like you advise this system primarily for the Nikon’s users. How about if you wouldn’t be the one? What if you tried to fairly choose between Sony and Nikon mirrorless mainly for video? How much optically promising do you feel the new gorgeous z-mount really is? And how much focus system works better on a73 (for video)? How do you see effectiveness of ibis of one over the other? And what not? By the way I’m ok with one card slot.
I watched quite a number of reviews, and my impression is that z6 is a savior for Nikon’s people to stay loyal to their brand. But really, if we’d took away those emotions, do you think that a73 is still the overall king having z6 behind? I’m trying to choose the brand to go with never being a Nikon’s user.
You can probably tether it to an external drive for backup via USB C?
Good review! I'll be more interested in the Z series when they make a fully functioning vertical grip (battery pack? seriously?) and add the second card slot. I have had memory card go bad without back-up and never want to be in that situation again.
I need to turn on the evf from sleep when I press the shoot button while it is on sleep mode... Not waiting until I place my eye at the viewfinder.. any ideas?
Hi Ted. Great video. I have a couple of question and only someone that has this camera on his hands can answer: does it has a "bulb mode"? does it has an internal intervalometer? Thanks in advance for the answers.
I will like to know how is the focusing sistem compared with d610 and d750?
Can you comment on the in-body stabilization, Ted? I use both Nikon (D800) and Lumix (G9) and like the IBS of the Lumix. The thought that I can use IBS with my non-VR Nikon lenses is very appealing.
Enjoyed the video!
IBIS is good. Not Panasonic level but very usable.
what do you think about the kit 24-70?
Does squarespace only sponsor select videos? I’ve experienced a few AOP videos with commercials in the beginning lately.
It’s been going around and it seemed like they completed/stopped renewing sponsorship relationships.
Very good review. I am not sure if this make sense. Do you think the EyeAF technology could be a released to these cameras as a firmware upgrade at a later date, if Nikon were to come up with that technology?
I own Z7... using face detection AF for portraits, in 99% of situations with Aperture of f1,8 the eyes are in sharp focus... i think, Nikon can and will be upgrade the Software to get this to 100% focus on eyes using face AF...
i purchased a Nikon Z6 with the kit lens. Have the 50mm f/1.8 lens coming in this week. First of all, I'm OCD and have issues pixel peeping . Maybe I'm expecting perfection even at 5000, 6400 ISO. When I zoom down and see noise.
Which 16-35 f2.8 lens were you using?
Love the video! Thanks for educating us. Quick question; if I purchase the Atamos Ninja will I be able to have simultaneous recording on the Atamos and internally on the Z6? Thanks!
HELLO TED, I NEED YOUR HELP
HOW DO I ACTIVATE THE FLASH OF MY NEW NIKON Z6?
CURRENTLY IT IS DISABLED, THANKS
Thanks for observing this: Nikon's video / stills selector is genius. Wish all high-level cameras could do that. Love same on my D500. But can't shoot video handheld through the view finder. So I use an EM1-ii for video and often wish i could quickly grab some stills but it's too tedious in that complicated Oly operating system... So often carry the D500 for wildlife stills and EM1 for wildlife video.. at same time.. but that's back breaking. So can see a reason for a Z6 or similar. One day.
what about the view finder: how is it on the eye?
13:01 A Nikon 16-35 2.8 (non-existent)? Or a third party lens?
Would you consider doing a video on the Huawei P20 Pro or Mate 20 Pro? Camera setup is the same but Mate has better software so it performs better. Very curious to see what a professional has to say about it. Quite incredible for a smart phone
Yup, just started back (after a 10 year lay-off of shooting... mostly film on my beloved F5) to shoot video... bought the D7500 and returned it the minute I realized that THIS is Nikon’s strategy for video... waiting for delivery
Have you noticed any banding effects with high shutter speeds at high iso with the electronic shutter?
Well done Ted!
Great to see you in Flagstaff Dennis!
FINALY! somebody speaking positively about the Z cameras. I got sick to hear the pundits self labeled photography experts trashing the Z system. I preordered the Z 6 for I have 50 legacy Nikkor glasses and would like to use the in body VR. I am also curious to see how that 12 FPS drive goes. Did you have a chance to shoot action shots on tracking at 12FPS? Thanks for your great job on this video!
More and more people talking positively about Z7 and Z6 after they really used it... be logical...company as Nikon would not be bringing out something that would be bad... i used this logic, ordered Z7 and i'm verry happy with it, after one month of using it .. compared to the other Nikon cameras that i own and also my Sony A7r.... it is way, way better for my style of photography (mostly landscapes)....sorry for my english, but you get it....
Hey Ted, can you tell me about the battery life of Z6 and Z7? I know what Nikon specified, I wanna know how much shots did you get in practical shooting.
Is acceptable but you’ll want 2 batteries.
@@theartofphotography Like how many shots? roughly?
Depends on usage. Jerry Ghionis shot a wedding with the Z7 and he was getting around 1200 shots per charge.
Thanks Ted. Can you save separate drive modes on the U1-U3 dials?
Great information Ted, the one card slot doesn’t bother me. I’ve been photographing since the beginning of the digital process and I’ve had only one card go corrupt ever(probably just jinxed myself lol) either way I date my cards and replace them often. I do use multiple cards on each job as well, excited to see Nikon in this market now thanks for sharing.
I’m really torn between the Z6 and switching to the XT-3.... I really can’t decide.
A good review on a camera that has received a surprising amount of 'bad press' in it's Z7 form.
I think how one likes the Z cameras comes as much from how comfortable you are with the mirrorless design concept, regardless of manufacturer. Some photographers simply prefer a dslr, while other embrace mirrorless more comfortably.
I've used Lumix cameras alongside my Nikons for years, and happily switch between the two, actually preferring the lighter weight and versatility of the Lumix. Hence I was immediately struck by how Nikon-like the G9 is, and then how G9-like the Z7 is. So the Z6 could be a very good replacement for my well-used Nikon dslrs? But then we have the Lumix S1 to look forward too...
One thing that's come into my calculations vs Sony is that when you factor in the kit lens, the Z6 is actually $300 cheaper ($2600) than the Sony equivalent (A7III w/ Zeiss 24-70 = $2900). And the reviews I've been able to find suggest that the Nikon 24-70 S actually outperforms the Sony/Zeiss 24-70. In fact you can add the price of the FTZ adapter and an XQD card and the Z6 still comes out slightly cheaper. Of course there's the Sony 28-70 kit lens, but that's not even in the same league and a camera as good as the A7III deserves better.
One tiny correction - the Nikon 1 mirrorless wasn’t APS-C. The sensor was actually much smaller than that. Smaller even than MFT, more like a point and shoot sensor
Great review Ted - would be interesting to see results with legacy Nikon glass, maybe even some AIS lenses and the FTZ adapter.
Toni Skokovic Matt Granger did that already. Check out his channel.
@@mavfan1 thanks for the tip, will definitely look into his channel.