Nikon Z6 Review | A Serious Contender
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The Nikon Z6 quickly became my favorite camera of the year! Here is why in this Nikon Z6 Review
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The Nikon Z6 brings class leading image quality, incredible 4k video, and does it all in a great design. But with the Sony A7III leading the mirrorless camera pack and Canon’s legendary new lenses for the EOS R, is the Nikon Z6 more than a stopgap for Nikon DSLR owners.
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Nice video production. You should update the review since the AF system was completely redone and it changes the camera completely. Speed, tracking, nearest object priority, auto electronic first shutter, Eye AF, and greatly improving the AF focusing in very dark conditions so for low light it beats the D850 now and keeps up with the D850 for action and birds in flight. The firmware 2.0 nails focus with greater AF accuracy than my other Nikons such as D850 and D800 so it is used for almost all my assignments plus personal shooting. It is such a big change that it needs a new review. Also, the new lenses released are the best of their FL, such as the 24-70 2.8 S is faster and sharper than any other mid zone on the market, far better than the G and E versions which I also have.
Outstanding review! ....nikon d810 shooter here..Still on the fence about this camera, but getting closer to getting one.
Really impressed by that review. You don't hide your paintpoints but still show your exitement.
I own that camera, I really like it, but I also see some of your points. Haven't used it to the same extend as ou, so I'm at least aware of those not being used by me so far.
I hope that with the release of the new firmware Nikon gets the biggest thing solved, which I think is the missing eye-focus and eventually extending the ability to keep an object in focus.
Thanks again for that video.
Loving the production value on this, really good work team, thanks!
Thank you so much Nick!
Oh my gosh! You guys are absolutely amazing! you produce the most cinematic and honest reviews of everyone I know. Thank you so much for always spoiling us with your sympathy.
You are spoiling us with your kindness!!! Thank you so much
Great review !!! Yestarday use my Z6 on my First Event of the year...….I love love love it its awesome the SOOC is amazing don't need to do editing most of the shots come really nice, I was skeptical about the AF but i was really impress I took about 1000 pics about 10 or less were out of focus, autofocus is very usable its better than the D750 but not as good as D500 to lock on subject, defintely will get another Z6....or maybe two ;)
I don't know if it's an impression, but the videos that you produced with the z6 have an absolutely crisp image and a very interesting contrast
This video helped me a lot. Thanks for this.
The Firmware upgrade 2.0 nails focus when i am photographing dancers. I am impressed. The Eye-AF is pretty good as well. Love the colors SOOC. Love your videos.
Great review guys! Thanks for sharing all the details - super helpful!!
I Flippin love my Nikon Z6. I was thinking about switching over to Sony and get rid of my Nikon D800 and my D7100 and 12 lenses. But I wanted to give the Z6 a chance but I wasn’t expecting what I got. And when I got was a kick ass camera that blows the doors off of both of my other Nikons. The image stabilization let you get some of the sharpest handheld shots that you would think came from the tripod. The best thing about the Z6 for me and I use it for photography only. It is how the camera auto focus tunes every lens is soon as you put it on you don’t have to do nothing like the old DSLR’s. Are use nothing but F mount lenses and the Z6 breathed new life into all my lenses. I have an even tried the new Z mount lenses. The NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE IS GREAT!!!!! EYE AUTO FOCUS is amazing. No you can’t go 30 feet back like this Sony cameras but the eye auto focus works extremely good for its first try. I haven’t missed one shot yet using it. I’ve had three photo shoots since they updated the firmware and all of those photos have tripled my workflow with new clients. The Z6 is staying for a long time. I wish it did have two card slots but it don’t even bother me one bit due to I don’t do no more weddings. The XQD card Is one fast beast. I love it. Don’t go by what everybody says on CZcams they don’t like this I wish it had this whatever try it out give it a chance if you don’t like it return it. But I bet you’ll keep it it’s an amazing camera
I just ordered my z7 and I yet to receive..meanwhile i was checking some review videos in youtube which made me feel sad...but now after watching this video and the your comment (one of the best and honest) I am so excited and happy to welcome my new z7.....I am using Nikon d750 with minimal lenses.....:) Thanks for your wonderful comment which is real an eye opener for people like me...I never tried Nikon mirrorless earlier...yes Sony A73 I tried few times for videos....
Great video! I bought the Z6 a week ago. What a Machine. Tried it with my Ronin-s and BOOM what a killer! That combo is just so perfect! ProRes RAW soon, that will be a gamechanger for Nikon - for sure!
Thank you... Very informative!
Loved this really objective review. Lots of valuable information.
I had already purchased a Nikon D850 based on your review and now I was even more pleased to have recently acquired the Z6 to make pair with it.
Your video quality is superb! Very informative review.
Thank you so much!!!
This is really the best review about the video of nikon I have seen. Thanks so much. My coworker bought the z7 and she ended up going back to the d850 for most of her work. It is still in progress and not there yet.
Thank you so much! There are definitely a few things the D850 still does better. The good news is that most are possibly fixable with firmware and Nikon seems committed to firmware updates
Excellent review....
Really good and fair review 👍👍 hopefully the firmware updates promised will solve a few of the main gripes with this camera. I think in all cameras there are areas where they can be improved so fully expect all manufacturers to up their games which can only be good for us. Exciting times ahead for all of us 😃
What are your thoughts on the lack of a possible vertical battery grip?
Great review. I think the most exciting thing for Nikon users is the 50mm 1.2 that's coming up next year (and hopefully the 85mmm 1.2 also?? let's pray). I think the autofocus will be tweaked with the next firmware update. But for me, doing headshots and portraits, the autofocus capability is more than adequate. Even DP review said that the z6 has the best video performance among the entry level FF mirrorless among Nikon, Canon, and Sony.
Great review as always, you guys do excellent job. Quick question what camera you used to create the video?
I liked the transitions on the video, you guys have upped your video edits, keep the hard work.
Thanks Carlos! Everything in this review was shot on the Z6!!! We had 2 of them so we did video on one with stills on the other. No other camera was used
Thankfully, I still use a 5D Mark 2 for my FF camera, so even the Z6 would be a big improvement for me in the AF department. I tried it for a weekend, and it's at the top of my list for a new FF mirrorless. Still want to see that Panasonic though.
Great review. What cable do you use to connect the Z6 to the Moza Air 2? Thanks.
Wonderful review, Dan and Sally. I’m straddling both systems (Sony and Nikon), and hanging on to Nikon DSLRs and longer lenses because of a passion for wildlife. If Z6 had a better autofocus system for BIF for example, I might have considered moving back to Nikon for mirrorless. I love your reviews, please keep it up - and I love it when you team up.
Thank you so much Karen!!! We REALLY appreciate that. Yeah, for wildlife I would say the Z6 is a bit weak compared to the Sony or a Nikon DSLR like the D500 or D850 at the moment both because of the lenses and focus system
Hi Dan & Sally, This exciting time of mirrorless camera war does not only challenge the brands but also the users themselves whose main concern in reviews such as this is to seek a sound technical advice, not to ditch their brand, but how they can protect their years of investment and know-how in using the said brand. And to state your case well, you proved & demonstrated mastery over the good and bad points of the device. I think your method of review is unbiased and credible. You fill the gap that any brand users are looking for. 👍👍👍
Thank you!!!
Good informative review. But I think Nikon is going to do and update on Eye detect focusing.
Please can you look into this.
Thanks! I did put a note in one portion of the video about it. They are absolutely bringing eye autofocus to the camera although we will have to wait and see how good it is. The Canon EOS R technically has it but it's not very good
Dan Watson Will they address the poor tracking AF or is that just a limitation of the camera internals?
@@terrynewmanphotography My guess is that will improve over time (they have already released a firmware update for the Z7) but I don't expect it to be a radical transformation. Just a guess though
nikon z 6 vs sony m iii which one is better for video
& which one is for photography
Thank you Dan and Sally for your review. I know the Z 6 is not perfect but I sure have fun using it. One thing you did not mention was how nice the full touch menu system is on the Z series cameras. The movie mode is amazing as well.
Thanks! True, we didn't touch on the menu system or navigating it. Considering I am at the Sony event now using the A6400 that lacks touch control in the menu, we definitely should have talked about how amazing it is to have it. Really miss not having it on the Sony cameras
Thank you both for such a great review. Instrumental in my decision to buy one.
Thanks Henry!!!
Nice balanced review. But where are the Z6 settings that you promised?!
I prefer to manually focus 85% of the time so I'm actually super excited to see what I can do
A nice down to earth review, also nice to see the opinion of more then one person.
Almost pulled the trigger on the Z6 myself, but since this is my first "Proper" camera the A7lll just added that little bit more that made it more compelling, mainly in the larger native lens selection, the more consistent auto focus performance, dual card slots and proper USB charging (charging while using the camera). But other then that Nikon did a fantastic job with the Z6 especially for a first gen product.
I have to disagree though with UHS-ll cards costing more then XQD, at least where I live in Canada, XQD cards cost a lot more for the same size the UHS-ll SD cards.
It is too bad you listened to the CZcams hype, the a7iii is poorly built, zero weather sealing, far less useful EVF and rear display, using the consumer style XQD that even Sony admits is far less reliable than the XQD, the worst control, and menu system, the worst flange size and flimsiest flange ring of any brand at any price, the worst repair and support in the industry, worst video performance of any FF mirrorless and least accurate focus peaking system in FF cameras. The ONLY reason beginners, in particular, go for the Sony is the AF was better for a while in stills although video af was not good, and the cheaper price. The latter point is silly since the lenses are twice as expensive. With the tiny crop size flange, all lenses will be more expensive and larger to get a set level of performance. But the main reason that pros do not buy them is simple, cheaper price but need to be replaced more often is actually a poor return on investment. Sony service is notorious in all fields, not just their consumer camera division, for limiting access to parts for repair and in particular, after a model is dropped from production parts are almost impossible to get. That has been a Sony corporate-wide policy to force more sales for decades. That is a bad deal for those who need to depend on their cameras for their living.
Now that AF is not much better or better at all than Nikon, Canon or Panasonic, and everything else is worse than those brands, it is left to beginners who are influenced by CZcams promotion to keep sales high, and their policy to forcing replacements so often for cameras that have zero resale value except as spare parts junkers for $25 if one breaks keep sales high just replacing fairly new cameras.
Great job on the review. Love the positive after the small slight negatives of the camera.
Thanks Omar! Yeah, the negatives are definitely small compared to the positives
I think I should buy a camera but I’m confused - which one is best Sony a7iii or Nikon Z6? Tell one best
Thanks guys for the excellent and thorough review. If like me you had no lens investment yet and wanted to buy a camera for stills and video (mostly 1080) would you pick the Z6 or the EOSR? Thanks!
The native lenses for the EOS R are more expensive, but your video will not be cropped at 1080p and you get the fully articulating screen. The EOS R is also just a more expensive camera itself with no in body stabilization for those videos, but it you will get better focusing results from that camera in lower light. You can't go wrong with either I guess it just depends on how much you want to spend. I went with the Z6 and I am happy with the system.
Thanks! Probably the Z6. The Canon EOS R lenses are great but EXPENSIVE so unless you have a $5000 budget, that's probably a bad choice. 1080p video was decent but still way more limited than the Z6 and the Z6 has better image quality and speed. I'd give a slight advantage to the EOS R on focusing but Nikon has already said a firmware update is on the way
@@wanfanelle Thank you! I do love Canon's lenses, RF and EF but the Nikon seems more appealing at the moment. It's nice to know you're happy with it.
Thanks for the reply!@@learningcameras I recently had the Nikon in my hands and it was love at first sight! Thanks for helping me decide!
Great review Dan.... very objective... and fun to watch
Really appreciate that Lex!
I would like a Z7 full review. Thanks in advance.
Looking forward to seeing what this camera can do with 12bit RAW.
D.W - a great and honest review finally.
thanks Dan!
Finally an even keeled review. Im glad I waited and bought a Z6 with some of the native lenses. SONY has the worst customer service I've ever experienced on repair items.
Good review ! It‘s bothering to run backwards the concert shot at 12:49.
One of the best quality reviews out there; informative, no favoritism, well produced and entertaining. Exactly what a review should be. Thank you.
Really appreciate that Christopher! Thanks
I thought this started out as another fluff video but ended up a good honest critique 👍🏼
I don't get what you mean you lose functionality of the Fn buttons behind the grip when the camera is on tripod. I use these Fn buttons on my Z6 all the time whilst it's on tripod.
Hey, Dan & Sally, you guys are awesome. I told you, Sally will bring you more subs. HAHA. Very soon 100K!!!!!!
Dan where did you get those glitch transitions??? Really liked the editing, you are on the right track!
Haha, thanks! The transitions are part of a smooth transitions pack for after effects I purchased
Great Camera I love shooting with it and my D850. Great for video work too on my ronin-s.
Hey Dan, I loved this video so much I went out and purchased the Nikon z6. What gimbal do you recommend me to use as a aspiring filmmaker? Secondly, what's your favorite lens for video? I noticed you didn't use a ninja v for this video. What was your camera in body settings to get such a nice clean video.
Hahaha, awesome! So I'm loving the Moza Air 2 with the Z6 which is what I used in this video too. I personally use the 35mm F1.8 the most and the 24-70mm 2nd. I didn't use the Ninja V although I do own it. I would use it if I was shooting log because you get 10 bit with the V but my normal video profile is "flat" with internal recording
@@learningcameras No luts added or coloring? Sure will be glad when you start selling your own lightroom presets and luts.
I did color grade everything in Premiere and I plan on releasing it hopefully in the next month!
You're close from 100k Subscribers! Keep up the good work guys! I wish you both success all the way!
If you're using this for video then it would be in a cage making it much easier to mount. Plus with ProResRAW this should be pretty killer. Vintage manual Nikon lenses are fantastic for video and much cheaper than many other options. I do have to agree that the S lenses are not that great right now. I would buy the Z6 without the f4 or f1.8 lenses. But the mount is gonna be great in the future as its larger and shallower than the competition.
Thank you for the review! Would it be possible to compare the ungraded color in videa with the equivalent Sony/Canon camera in daylight and tungsten? I’m hesitating purchasing the camera because of the noticeable pink cast to skin tones I’ve seen in other reviews. Yours is the first I’ve seen where the daylight skin tones appear relatively neutral, even if the reds in the dresses appear somewhat more saturated.
I have a slight suspicion that those "daylight" shots were helped by pro illumination, besides pro colour grading. Would be great to see the N-log and the grading process.
Can I use the lenses that I use on my D5200 like a 35mm or 55-300 mm
Great video !!! I am debating between the Z6 and the Sony A7lll. I do portraits, landscapes mostly.
I do videos too but less frequently. I want the best image quality. I hope you guys can help me decide The best camera. Its a tough choice 😀🙏🏾. Thanks
Thanks! I would lean towards the A7III for 2 big reasons... Better native lenses and better focusing. Image quality is almost the same... Mostly they just render colors a bit differently
Dan Watson Ok Great ! Thanks again 👍🏽
very fine review, Dan, as usual. I find Z6 more intuitive and fun to shoot than Sony A7XXX/A7RIII despite Sony adavtages. Also lenses are cheaper than comparable Sony lenses (14-30 is cheaper than either Sony 12-24 or 16-35/4, 50 1.8 is cheaper than Sony Zeiiss 55/1.8, 24-70/4 is better and same priice as Sony 24-70/4) and image quality is on level with these Sonys.
And the old AIS lenses are great for video too.
i like both but Sony autofocus is more decise and accurate and there are many lens and them quality is very high. The battery life is not good as Sony.
@@PatitoDiAnime I have not gotten less than 1000 shots with Z6 battery. It is most of the time more. As a previous owner of A9 and A7RIII the battery life in real life I find to be the same.
@@DmitryBrodsky007 why do you change the Sony? I think that offers more things...
PatitoDiAnime I still have a7iii but I love Nikon z6 for handling and I have a lot of Nikon f mount lenses which work seemlessly on z6 including 200-500/5.6. I love how z6 feels in my hand
Hi Dan ! Following your advise, I will go for the Z6 as for my new camera. Please your recommendation on what lenses I should buy for the Z6. I am interested in street photography, portraitures and travel shooting. (could be Nikkor or Sigma Art F...) Thanks a lot!!
Awesome! So check out my recommended gear here: geni.us/Z6andZ7
I think I'd get the kit with a 24-70F4 and add the 35mm F1.8 is great for street/wide portraits. Maybe look at the 50mm or 85mm F1.8 lenses as well for tighter portraits as I LOVE those
@@learningcameras Thanks !! will do
I bought z6 .. what I see in view finder . I am not getting the same image .. plss help
There is an option in your custom settings menu D8 to apply settings to live view
Hey Dan
thanks for this very informative review.....
I didn't stop me from running out and getting the new Z6 and Z7 after hearing the announcement from CES from Nikon.
I am so happy with my purchase and really don't care about 2 card slots and Cfast will give this camera a boost in buffer speed
Coming from a 4 year battle with M43 I have never been a Nikon owner (I've owned a Canon 70D and Sony nex)
Having no F mount lenses I will stick with the "S" line native lenses (I have preordered the 14-30 f/4)
I just made a video about the Z6 and a cool cage rig (Old dude trying)
if you have time I would love to hear your constructive criticism about my channel
can't wait to see your future thoughts on the "Z" line of cameras
Best regards, Rick
I hope the firmware update works coming in May adding eye AF etc. It sounds like they need to clean up the AF generally as well. I want to buy a Z6 and have been patiently waiting to for the update - fingers crossed.
PS the video quality looks great Dan 😎🔥
Version 2.0 firmware transformed the AF. It tracks as well but is more accurate than the D850 and focuses in lower light than my D850. Lots of feature additions in that first update.
what where your setting and pic profile for the singers scene and the girl walking scene
Dear Dan, may I ask you how you transport your Moza air 2? Kind of big 😁. Stunning shots!!! Is this Marrocco?
Indeed, it very much looks like Morocco.
Yes, I agree that the one card slot is a bummer but the XQD are better anyways
Any hint of an adapter without that ridiculous tripod mount built in? And do you think the issues with autofocus can be fixed with future firmware upgrades? Also, do you find the lack of a second card slot poses an issue specifically with weddings, where the stakes on redundancy are probably higher than any other job? Other than that, it looks like a great camera, but the current design of the adapter and the lack of an alternative is a dealbreaker for me.
No hint of a new adapter. I do think the AF system will get slightly better with an update though not significantly. They have already issued an update for the Z7. For me, redundancy is pretty much mandatory for weddings. Not worth being sued out of business over a damaged/lost/corrupt card. Plus, we have 2nd shooters a lot so 2 card slots allow us to use 1 of our cards and 1 of theirs. Also, sometimes I want to download a few images during the reception and I would be to scared to do that with only 1 card. Lots of reasons for 2 cards. Had a card stop shooting once during the ceremony. Didn't lose the images but the fact that I had a 2nd card already in the camera meant I just pulled the bad card and kept shooting. Would have been in trouble if I didn't
How Price it bro?
I have 2 questions. First, Tony Northrup stated that the auto white balance and AF on the Z6 and Z7 is absolutely horrendous. What is your opinion about these issues? Secondly, why did you choose the Z6 and not the Z7? Doesn't the Z7 appear to be the camera with better image quality?
I don't disagree with Tony but I don't think it's as bad as he made it sound. Sure, it's no Sony A9 especially with tracking but it was not horrendous once you learn the limitations and I rarely depend on auto WB anyway but again, I didn't think it was horrendous. I actually prefer the Z6 in many ways to the Z7. I don't think Nikon introduced lenses good enough for a $3500 camera. I also think the Z7 SHOULD have had dual card slots given the price tag and possibly some other feature. The Z6 shoots better video, is slightly faster, and the new Z lenses match the price/quality/target audience of the Z6 much better.
Great review and if I had the money I would upgrade but until my 7100 dies I will just use it
great camera!
@@Aciimov yes it is and I am still learning new things about it every time I use it
@@andrewchisholm3665 That's sound great! Yes, learning something new is very addictive :D
@@Aciimov especially as I am very partially sighted 😎 and I do model photoshoots as my hobby
Is it me or is the video from Z6 looks absolutely gorgeous? Maybe its the effect of California sunshine
Just use the function buttons for features you'd most likely only use handheld, like tracking and af/ area mode.
I thought you would include the fact that at LAs Vegas - CES, Nikon announced the update to Eye-AF and also ability to shoot Prores Raw, with the new CFexpress card, buffering will be eliminated..
Had recorded this before CES but I did add a title overlay about it. Of course Eye AF will be dependent on performance. Remember, Sony had it early on but it wasn't until the 2nd generation that it got amazing. Canon technically has it on the EOS R but not with continuous AF so it's essentially worthless for most uses. Also, CFexpress will depend heavily on price and how many manufactures jump on board so it could be a while till we see the value over XQD or SD
Nice fair review. Interesting how you went on about the single card slot being a major deal breaker for you on the EOS R, but it is hot a major deal with the Z6 since you would consider buying one.
stevepa999
XQD is more reliable than SD.
Reliability is better but we still hate it and it is 1 of the 2 reasons we are only CONSIDERING buying the Z6 and haven't picked it up already
I love how you both handle your cameras like they are rentals
The whole eye auto focus technology in general is great, but to become too reliant on it makes one a bit lazy (from my experience). If I don't catch the eye, I can adjust on the fly. Makes me wonder how we got any good photos at all before eye auto-focus. LOL.
What picture profile did you use to shoot this video? Looks beautiful :-)
Thanks! All shot on the Z6 either using standard with the contrast slightly lowered or the flat profile (not log)
I am really glad that Nikon Z6 exists to be " a serious contender", although I have already jumped the A7III boat. Competition are always great for us consumers, it reminds manufacturers to innovate and push the envelop rather than releasing products with marginal improvement.
Remember everyone this is first generation. I'm most excited for the firmware update to output prores raw through hdmi
Such a bummer about the flaky autofocus. Would be so stoked about this camera with its great screen/evf and weather sealing but unreliable autofocus is a dealbreaker for me 😩. Thanks for the review!!
Emile Modesitt I agree and even the new firmware updates will it sort out the issues. Used Nikon Z6 & Z7 for soccer under lights it was upset compared to my Nikon D5 & D850. Colleague had a Sony A9 with 400mm f2.8 was streets ahead of the Nikon Z cameras. I used Nikon over 3O years.
Hmm and the first Z6 camera's show up on the internet second hand already. Only 1000 clicks or something. Nuff said!
But the AF system is great now after the May 16 2.0 Firmware release. I have not used my D850 since. It focuses more accurately than DSLRs, into much darker scenes without hunting, and tracks as well or maybe even faster, than the D850. It added a lot of features and fully replaced the version 1.0 AF system.
Is the viewfinder laggy?
is there a camera dedicated to still, or even burst, BUT not video ?
Nikon D5
Hi Dan, thank you for this review. Did you have the chance to see Tony Northrup’s rather negative review of the Nikon Z6? What do you think?
I thought he was a bit more negative than I would be. Sure, it's no A9 and the AF performance is the worst of the new FF mirrorless cameras but I didn't think it was horrendous once I learned the system and knew the limitations. I struggled more in the first 1-2 days with it as a result but I have no issues using it now. But I don't disagree with the general sentiment which was that the Z6 doesn't have great AF.
@@learningcameras wondering if you have had a chance you play with new af beta firmware that some youtubers played with? Af is supposed to be a7iii/a9 good with eye af. I get the feeling the camera software is a little beta on release. Hoping new firmware makes a difference
@@TomOhle1 Not for the Z6/Z7. I've used the new beta firmware for the Sony A9 though and A7 cameras but Nikon hasn't sent me a beta firmware yet
plz help just pre ordered the z6 film makers kit, can you help me figure out the card space ill need to shoot videos? do i have to buy xqd?
Yep! You will get about 1 minute of video per gig in 4k. The 120GB cards: bhpho.to/2CjftUV will hold about 2hrs of video so I would get a couple of these and get them fast cause the sale is ending!!!
Dan, love the info on the Z6. I am wanting to switch to mirrorless but I am overwhelmed. I have been looking at the Z6, Sony A7 III, and now the Lumix S1 is near. I am an avid hobbyist that shoots landscape and have recently taken a liking to video These cameras offer the in body stabilization and so that is attractive to me. I like the looks of the Z6 but the idea I have to buy new memory cards detracts from it. I have a lot of SD cards that would become worthless with that camera. It also seems the verdict is out on the S1 as it is not on the market yet for reviews. I have a little time before I buy, but I am looking at buying by August. I know these cameras all shoot great pictures I am really interested in the stabilization for the video. Do you have any advice? Thanks, Jerry
Hey Jerry! Honestly for now I would skip the S1. It's not bad but it's definitely a wait and see camera and not for the faint of heart. Between the A7III and Z6, it will be tough. I wouldn't worry too much about cards though. You will be upgrading your SD cards to UHS-II soon enough anyway so might as well do it now with the Z6. Plus those cards are really nice and crazy fast.
But as far as cameras go, I really love the Z6 images, handling, touch screen, and overall usability. The new firmware updates for improved AF will be out before August so that should help. However, the A7III offers even better autofocus, dual cards, and more native lenses so it's a tough call. Both stabilization systems work well for video though I personally think the Z6 handles movement slightly better. I have both at home and I'm ALWAYS torn on which one to use lol
Thank you Dan, I appreciate your insight. Your right though about the idea of more lenses at the moment for Sony and that is attractive too.
Dan I do have another question. You said you wouldn't worry to much about memory cards. It seems to me the UHS-II cards are a lot more affordable than the XQD cards unless I am looking at B&H incorrectly. There doesn't appear to be to many manufacturers of the XQD card right now. It seems Sony and Delkin make them. I don't see Lexar or Sandisk in the market there. Can you elaborate any? Thanks again
@@jerrysanderfield Yes, pretty much only Sony is making XQD cards at the moment as most other brands are skipping this for something called CFexpress coming soon. The Nikon Z6 will be upgraded to also support CFexpress this year so you will eventually see more card choices but I expect these cards to cost even more than XQD. This is the XQD card I would get: bhpho.to/2CjftUV which is actually a little cheaper than Sony's UHS-II card: bhpho.to/2BHVtud although if you were getting UHS-II I would step up to Sony's new tough cards: bhpho.to/2QdYJV5
Well worth the extra $25
Which to opt between a7iii and Z6 I'm about to get one this week and I'm damn confused, it's my new camera and I don't have any lens before
Pranam Kadle thatd cofuse me as well xD
The best solution for your problem is ... check out what menu system you prefer (you can find it on CZcams) and go to a store and take the camera’s in your hand.
I think you will find your answer in one being an electronics company and the other being a camera company for over 100 years.
There isn't any store nearby, and also no answer is helping me decide between
Pranam Kadle I didn’t fill like writing anything too long lol. The short version is that you will likely be happy with either one. I went with the Nikon because Nikon is a camera company so you will get better ergonomics, better weather sealing, better lenses, and better support. Sony is an electronics company known for great innovations, but with poor execution of them. The Walkman, Betamax, the minidisc, memory sticks etc. Betamax was a superior format, but they have their hands in so many different departments they can’t focus on a particular area well enough their only real consumer success has been their PlayStation. The point is every innovation they make someone else refines it better and has a greater success with it and they just seem to move to the next thing. They have no F/1.2 lenses because they say they are impractical which is silly I think they lacked the foresight with their lenses mount for their mirrorless camera even after going through several of them and now their ibis suffers and their ability to make wider aperture lenses than 1.4. It is these things you need to factor into your buying, because once you invest into the system you will have to sell everything at lower cost and it can be a pain. I would personally go Nikon, but the most important thing is what you plan on doing with the camera and weighing out how one or the other will benefit you. 🤷♂️
Thanks for a good video. What camera and lens was used for the video with talking, and the video clips of the music band, and a girl?
Thanks!!! Us talking was shot with the Z7 but everything else was the Z6
Dan Watson thanks. Did just get my answer when watching your Gimbal test.
Do you know if there is room for the ftz adapter on the gimbal
@@korbenDK I haven't used it personally but I have no reason to believe it wouldn't
Great video. Now, you should mention (in a new video) that the Z cameras will have soon Eye AF + CF cards + ProRes RAW !!!
For me the worst thing about the FTZ adapter is what you say in this video. I do hope Nikon launch one not tripod mountable. When you shoot with a long lens on a tripod you normally attach it to the tripod through the lens collar!
Canon had a much clever approach to this, launching 3 adapters: one tripod mountable like the Nikon one, one without and even one which allows you to insert a filter in it!!!
It's also true the 2 FN buttons on the front are pretty useless when you shoot video on a tripod. A good solution could have been to put 2, or at least one FN button on the top of the camera, just between the info screen and the main dial! (in case of 2 button, the loudspeaker should obviously be pushed a bit further)
I also like the idea of the filter enabled adapter in the Canon, biggest paintpoint there is the weather seal.
Beside this, got a L bracket from SmallRig together with a tiny extender that allows for supporting the FTZ adapter with or without a screw. So mainly 'unscrewed' in horizontal mode and with screw support if I like to swtich often to vertical with a heavier lens. As the SmallRig L bracket comes with a magnetic holder for the tool, it's quite easy to put that extender away if you like to shoot with native lenses but a L bracket only.
What about Nikon Z7 is it better like Z6 or not?
The Nikon Z7 is the exact same camera with a higher resolution sensor. It's all about if that matters to you. Do keep in mind that the Z7 has worse quality video due to the higher resolution to definitely pick the Z6 if you want video
Great review, but I'll stick with my D750 for now :)
It's a great first gen. showing from Nikon. D750's a great camera, hopefully by the time you're ready to upgrade Nikon will have ironed out the kinks.
I just sold my D750 on fb marketplace and planning to get a mirrorless.
I just sold my D750 on fb marketplace and planning to get a mirrorless.
Which is better for portrait eosr vs z6
I'd say the EOS R because it tracks subjects a little better, the colors and tones are amazing, and the flip screen can be helpful
How is this on the lower end of cameras?
lower end of full frame cameras
It's a bummer that it doesn't have a vertical grip with a shutter release button.
Great review as usual :) would love to see your thoughts on the Z7
Thanks! So I have had the Z7 for about 6 months and have a video we filmed a while back but I never got the time to edit it lol. I actually don't like it as much which kind of seems weird cause I like the Z6. But the Z7 is worse for video, I don't think Nikon put out glass worthy of the Z7 (although now the 24-70 2.8 is out and I just received it), and I'm surprised & disappointed it didn't have dual cards given the price. It's not bad but for the price I expected more especially given how good the D850 is. I just think I'd rather a D850 if I was spending over 3 grand on Nikon or would save $ and get the Z6
@@learningcameras Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. Very much helpful. Maybe i will wait for the newer Nikon Z series to come. I am currently using the D850.
@@mnp308 No problem. So unless you are shooting video, I wouldn't upgrade to the Z7 just yet. There are a couple things it does better but also some things that are worse.
@@learningcameras Thank you soo much for your very quick response. I have heavily invested on Nikon lenses such as Nikon 14-24ED, 24-70E, 70-200FL, 85G, 50G and a 105 Macro. Would be too much to invest on newer gear. The Z system... I am a little skeptic. Not sure yet
@@mnp308 For sure the future will be Z lenses. It's a better mount with new tech and the new lenses are great. But I'm not a huge fan of Nikon's adapter and I don't think the Z7 can be a replacement for the D850 in many ways for photographers so I'm not skeptic...the Z system is great and here to stay. I'd just willing to take another year before making the switch to the Z cameras. By then we will have new lenses, I'm sure the Z7 prices will be down, and who knows, maybe we will actually have a genuine high end mirrorless camera. Rumors are that Canon will have one by the end of this year so I would expect Nikon to follow
Excellent and Honest review. Great Job!
Hey the blacks are stunning. What are your in body settings for this video?
I shoot standard profile with the contrast lowered and flat. Those are my favorite picture styles for the Z6
@@learningcameras Hey Dan, between the z6 and the eos r, which would you prefer to use for wedding photos and video?
SIR i need some sample RAW files
i will get the refresh model in 2020, they should have it all figure it by then Z8
z6 ii*
Does the Z6 shoot 4k 60fps externally?
It does not. But it does shoot 10bit 4k30 Nlog or Prores RAW externally which is better than anything from Sony at the moment
what about battery life ? You didnt mention it
We definitely did. Sally talked about it for a while. It's better than I expected considering it's the same as the D850 in a camera with full time high resolution live view and the screen on. But, the Sony A7III last longer and a DSLR will last longer. We burned 1.5 batteries with about 6hrs of shooting off and on
It's a great piece of hardware! But as a weddingphotographer I really need the backup SD card
Agreed
Great review!
Thanks Chris!
Do you have any plans to review the Fuji X-t3?
I actually have it in my hand right now hahaha. Literally just unboxed it
@@learningcamerasOh Wow! Lol can't wait for that to come out.
why buy this if you already have the A7III ? Geniunely curious.
because of the field we are in, we do own multiple camera systems so if I prefer some things about the Z6, I'd absolutely consider buying it. Most people shouldn't though and would be better off staying with the system they have. For us it makes sense to be shooting with our current favorite camera even if it means switching systems frequently
@@learningcameras Yeah I totally get that. Bus as a hobbiest, I am wondering if this is just gear lust haha. A major concern is the lenses you already invested in.
@@JacobChristiansen1 Yeah, we are in a more unique situation. I usually hang on to lenses from other manufactures so when new cameras get released, I have lenses already to test them
Nice video, but honestly the Z6 and the Z7 should have had vertical grip options and 2 card slots as pro cameras and at pro prices.
The Z7 for sure but I think they can get away with it on the Z6. I think the Z7 was more of a letdown
A single XQD is far more reliable than 2 SD card slots. You have never heard of lost files with the XQD. Sony makes $35000 cameras for pro video and they use a single XQD on sessions and news gathering that is far more critical than cat photos and pros never complained because it is a none issue. The 2 slots were NEEDED when consumer grade SD were being used but there is no excuse for risking what SD makes you risk.