Canon R6 Vs Nikon Z6 II - The One I’m Keeping

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  • After a number of shoots with both the Canon R6 and the Nikon Z6II, my thoughts on which one is better.
    My new course that came out this week: www.taylorjacksoncourses.com/...
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    0:00 Bad Attempt at the Apple vs. PC advertisement
    0:19 Introduction
    2:25 Ergonomics and System Ergonomics
    3:14 Quick Thoughts on Lenses Available
    4:18 Price Point
    5:36 Hybrid Photo & Video Coverage
    6:59 One Big Problem with The Canon R6
    8:21 Autofocus
    11:16 Low Light Autofocus
    12:46 High ISO
    13:20 Full Articulating Screen Vs. Flip Screen
    15:19 Files
    15:57 The Non-Quantifiable
    17:58 My Choice
    / taylorjackson
    #photography #canonr6 #nikonz6ii

Komentáře • 673

  • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
    @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +69

    Drop any questions you have here. I'll be doing specific videos comparing the autofocus, as well as a video dedicated to low light focus / high iso in the next week or so.

    • @lotharjoseph5040
      @lotharjoseph5040 Před 3 lety +3

      please just do a comparison between Nikon Z6 II & Panasonic S5...85mm S 1.8 VS new 85mm 1.8 from lumex.. side by side...i think alot of people want to see that battle ☺️

    • @ElGrecoDaGeek
      @ElGrecoDaGeek Před 3 lety +9

      Regarding getting an AF lock for eye detect at a longer distance, it's sort of pointless if you think about it.
      As photographers we know that DoF increases as you get further away from your subject. But what's actually happening is the camera is less and less able to resolve detail which creates an apparent increase in depth of field. The focal length of the lens, it's aperture, and ability to resolve detailed coupled with the pixel density of the sensor are what are going to determine how far back a camera needs to attempt to focus on an eye such that eye AF is better than face AF.
      Considering that the human eye is roughly about an inch and a half even on a 60 megapixel camera that's not that far back. In short Sony and Canon are doing a parlor trick. Nikon is being more realistic in terms of what's going on in the EVF. At the same time however it's possible that Nikon sees the eye just as soon as the others do it just doesn't opt to mislead the user about what's really in focus with respect to the sensor's ability to resolve detail.
      I've done a number of tests with this where I compare where Nikon switches over to eye AF from face AF and vice versa. The points at which Nijoon switches has always been the point at which eye AF and face AF yield the same result.

    • @mdhazeldine
      @mdhazeldine Před 3 lety +2

      Can you lock the shutter down over the sensor when changing lenses on the Nikon like you can on the Canon?

    • @manjiyil
      @manjiyil Před 3 lety +1

      Can you please show how good the framing is, when using the app on phone for video composition. If there is too much lag or is it okay to work with? Flippy screen is only concern I see with Z6II. If app works, I think I am good

    • @obitum
      @obitum Před 3 lety

      How good is the auto focus tracking and acquisition for Wild Life, most likely small bird

  • @thekingofhearts8687
    @thekingofhearts8687 Před 3 lety +301

    The Z6 ii just seems to be tremendous value for money and ticks most of the boxes. Great comparison and real life examples!!

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +16

      I agree. Excited to see how this camera grows.

    • @bishandhreekc7104
      @bishandhreekc7104 Před 3 lety +2

      For you

    • @ForeverYoung007
      @ForeverYoung007 Před 3 lety +4

      Nikon priced the z6 ii just right as its accessible to most at under 2k and has all the features one would need and the fist gen can be had at around 1250-1300 in the used market. Im assuming autofocus can be further improved with firmware on the mike considering it has better processing power than gen1.

    • @tennismaster6640
      @tennismaster6640 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TaylorJacksonPhoto nikon z 6ii vs canon eos r. I dont know but I think i ll buy canon. Prove me wrong

    • @ajzaminelli3065
      @ajzaminelli3065 Před 2 lety

      But handling is awful

  • @MayankPhotography
    @MayankPhotography Před 3 lety +248

    Not sure why people are trashing and hating Nikon ... they are damn good cameras and constantly improving.

    • @shelkau_yelkau
      @shelkau_yelkau Před 3 lety +29

      Because they don't know how to use cameras. I have my first Z6, maybe other brands are cool, but when you shoot, I just don’t know who uses full automation, for example, in a report. And for the rest of the needs of everything with a head, after any Nikon DSLR except for the super top cameras D5, D6, D850 Although I have had experience with the D850, I wouldn't say it makes a big difference.
      Sorry for the crooked English, I write and speak it badly.

    • @MayankPhotography
      @MayankPhotography Před 3 lety +12

      @@shelkau_yelkau well said you summed it up perfectly. camera is just a tool , and nikon gets great image and video out of camera, we need to know how to use it to its maximum which most people dont and complain about this or that features lacking while in reality they wont use those features 95% of the times

    • @romanpul
      @romanpul Před 3 lety +1

      NING NUO Same here. It actually never came to my mind to use eye AF for anything other than close up portraiture because it makes reframing easier. For shooting people at a further distance single is good enough (or object tracking when I need to switch quickly)

    • @championthewonderhorse9733
      @championthewonderhorse9733 Před 3 lety +28

      Because many CZcamsrs make their money from clicks, comments, and t shirts not photography so they need to generate fake controversy as it makes them money.

    • @muhammedmahshook3571
      @muhammedmahshook3571 Před 3 lety +4

      I think it's coming from youtube committee more. Because of there usage style and review method, they are reviewing most of it as their priorities. Surely can't every one be everyone. Always get buying opinion from who use it regularly for works is a good option.

  • @TheAccidentalPhotographer
    @TheAccidentalPhotographer Před 3 lety +34

    I think your point about the firmware is really interesting given the huge improvements from 1.0-3.0 on the original Z. Great review; I have already ordered my Z7II but really appreciated the balanced review - at the end of the day depending on what you need the camera for Sony, Canon, Nikon you're gonna get a great camera in 2021

  • @dannyjeffers
    @dannyjeffers Před 3 lety +33

    I appreciate that Taylor is one of the only people on CZcams that understand and appreciate the intangibles when it comes to image output.

  • @wparo
    @wparo Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for this video. I have been searching for someone to follow when it comes to photography channels. And picked you. Seems the more reasonable without boring you to death with facts and numbers and also fun to watch.

  • @didriketholm6852
    @didriketholm6852 Před 3 lety +10

    I've been having the worst angst about picking my new camera body/ lens system and stressing about all the small details, that opening was a refreshing slap in the face! thank you. haha

  • @arunakalu
    @arunakalu Před 3 lety +10

    I like you reviews, very straight forward and from a general users's perspective, that matters to most of us.

  • @FormlessPhotography
    @FormlessPhotography Před 3 lety +8

    Great vid Taylor as usual. Loving the content more and more every day and the founders pack is a beast! So glad I invested. Can’t wait for my Z6II to arrive. I’m going crazy waiting. Lol.

  • @mdhazeldine
    @mdhazeldine Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for being so objective and balanced and for reviewing these cameras not based on spec sheets but on actual real world use. I think you might be the first I've found for these two cameras, which is great as I'm seriously considering upgrading to one or the other of these.

  • @sarveshparakh7289
    @sarveshparakh7289 Před 3 lety +99

    Wait a sec....did I just hear a 'creator' on youtube talk positively about nikon and not bitch them for irrelevant things? Amazing video by the way. Getting my Z6 II booked tomorrow!

  • @davescamera4089
    @davescamera4089 Před 3 lety +40

    Thanks for the open minded review. No hate, just love for both systems. And both deserve it. :)

  • @jordanh5287
    @jordanh5287 Před 3 lety +9

    I’ve been hanging in there for Nikon to rework their autofocus. I am very impressed and can’t wait to get the Nikon z II!

  • @ThePinoyAggie
    @ThePinoyAggie Před 3 lety +9

    I have the Z6 and I loved its portability and the superb Z mount lenses. I’m going to get the Z7 II next. I’m still going to keep my Z6 for videos and maybe modify it for Astro. But, I’ll wait for reviews of the Z7 II’s autofocus performance for wildlife shooting. I am confident with Nikon Z for landscape photography. Let’s see how it performs for wildlife.

  • @JoshRodstein
    @JoshRodstein Před 3 lety +5

    Hey Mr. Jackson. I really appreciated how you included your opinion on how the lenses render your feelings. I do believe the camera industry is striving tor lens technical perfection to the detriment Of images that make the viewer feel something. Thank you for the work you put into this review and for sharing your experiences.

  • @thelifeofryan8683
    @thelifeofryan8683 Před 3 lety +6

    Great review. I've been filming on the Z6 for a while now and I love the system amd the image quality that I get.

  • @chriscms17
    @chriscms17 Před 3 lety +1

    I just ordered the z6ii and it is supposed to come in this weekend. I am super excited and seeing this video has made me even more excited and ready for both my first full frame and first mirrorless system. Thanks for the great video as always!

  • @sirfabio
    @sirfabio Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing review. Finally I found a normal and serious channel!

  • @RaymondParkerPhoto
    @RaymondParkerPhoto Před 3 lety +6

    Thanks for the review. I own 2 Z6s and I'm very happy with them for both video and stills. I'm contemplating trading one to try the new Z6II.
    One thing that didn't make sense to me in your comparison here. I share your opinion that the articulating screen on the Z6s inspires more confidence from the point of view of sturdiness. I often self-record, but I've never used a flippy screen or external monitor. I've even walked with the Z6 and it's not hard to keep myself centred. As you say, if you want total control, get something like a Ninja V ... or something cheap like a non-recording monitor. So I'm not sure why you'd need to keep a very expensive camera just for the flippy screen ... unless there's some other reason you need the Canon R6.
    In regards to the complaints about the Z focussing (you mention Ortiz), most often the complaints come from misuse of the system or an apparent inability to step in and reset the focus point.
    I can't compare, because I don't own a Sony or Canon systems (Fuji was my intro to mirrorless) but, for my use, I've never had any real complaint with the Z system. Certainly, firmware 3.0 brought minor improvement, but I guess eye/face recognition and tracking is not that critical to my work. Having said that, I have used it for portrait sessions and it works well. I have experienced a bit of focus hunting in extreme backlit conditions -- nothing I haven't experienced with other cameras. In those cases, I revert to experience accumulated during 3 decades I put in before autofocus existed.

  • @Caz_snaps
    @Caz_snaps Před 3 lety +3

    I have a Nikon D5300 and yes is beginner and old at this point but I have been wanting to step up to something that I can use for years to come again and I tried out the NIkon Z6 and loved the way it worked and handled. The Nikon Z6II is for sure my next camera. Thank for all the tips and tricks and realísima and began to follow because you are fellow Nikon User as well!

  • @AlanHoey86
    @AlanHoey86 Před 3 lety +6

    Thanks for your thoughts on both systems Taylor, great offerings from both Nikon and Canon in my opinion. Use case and working experience with a camera are more meaningful to me than a spec sheet ever will be.

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +3

      I've always been curious if Sony would have gotten such significant early market share if physical camera shops were still in every city. I feel like early Sony days, most ordered online for the specs before using the camera. Now the camera experience is a lot better, but it was rough at the start hah

  • @stefanravnanger
    @stefanravnanger Před 3 lety +4

    Ty for a nice review. Been considering both. Just picked up my z6II, 24-70/4 and 50/1.8 😁

  • @Narmi804
    @Narmi804 Před 3 lety +8

    One of few CZcamsr that recommend Nikon. Good to know there are pros out there preferred the Z system

  • @MrMWhitham
    @MrMWhitham Před 3 lety +2

    Great review!
    Probably the best comparison and real world discussion with the Z6 ii, I have seen. Particularly like the way you considered the image quality and the kind of personality the camera gives to the image.
    To me it's important to know the camera inspires creativity more than just the big ticket numbers.
    Thanks top video.

  • @Bikash_Jana
    @Bikash_Jana Před 3 lety +38

    Excellent review.. Reviewed like a gentleman..

  • @dietmarwechselberger6707
    @dietmarwechselberger6707 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. You make a clear standpoint why you prefer the one model over the other, without bashing like other reviewers do. I like this.

  • @turklurk
    @turklurk Před 3 lety +11

    ZII update just got real. Amazing AF.

    • @cyberathlete
      @cyberathlete Před 2 lety +2

      Try that AF on people walking about in dim lighting. It takes forever to focus and for critical work where you're getting paid to cover an event, you'll end up with a lot of missed shots.

    • @Joe.484
      @Joe.484 Před 2 lety +1

      @@cyberathlete that's why I always work with 2 cameras. My DSLR has better focus in low light while the dslm is phenomenal on daylight and so on

  • @ConorCoen
    @ConorCoen Před 3 lety +32

    What I love about Taylor's videos is that he doesn't rag on any system, gives honest opinions as to what *his needs are , I'm looking forward to hopefully getting the Z6ii soon

  • @jerrym8140
    @jerrym8140 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m so excited to get my z 6II hopefully it’s here soon 😁. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Moving to mirrorless for the first time do you have any good recommendations for the set up on the new z6 or another video for it?

  • @suhail451
    @suhail451 Před 3 lety +59

    Sounds like the Z6 II is the camera for most everyone.

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +11

      The price is certainly right

    • @danielvilliers612
      @danielvilliers612 Před 3 lety +1

      @Code Bunny Maybe, but for me in 2020 24 Mpix is the basic minimum. I don't need much more for a fast, event all-round hybrid camera, but I feel it is the right medium for that use.

  • @TanliLundgren
    @TanliLundgren Před 3 lety +3

    Hey Taylor, thanks for all your great videos! How does the Z6ii compare to the D810 or D850 with regards to low light performance? Sparklers for example? I dont mind if its not as good as the Canon, as I have all my Nikon glass, but i dont want it to be worse than then D810 or D850.

  • @ushanastrivedi368
    @ushanastrivedi368 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff. Very straightforward & no non-sense content. No bias but honest inclination. Subscribed...👍

  • @VQ30TLJ
    @VQ30TLJ Před 2 lety +1

    I love your humor and honest assessment here. Need more like this on CZcams!

  • @binodkcphotography9999
    @binodkcphotography9999 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your honest review. Going for Nikon z 7II as i already have z6 which works perfectly for me 😀

  • @jatingastudio1046
    @jatingastudio1046 Před 3 lety +58

    I do videos on wedding.Sold my canon 6d mark ii and ordered the z6ii with 35mm 1.8. So happy that you made this video,now waiting for my z6ii 😊

    • @MichaelCortese1
      @MichaelCortese1 Před 3 lety +1

      Get all the primes, each of them is insane. Like I can't articulate it my excitement over text, but the 85, 50, and 20 (the ones I have) are so beautiful they make me shed a tear every time I use them

    • @joshuameadows4165
      @joshuameadows4165 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MichaelCortese1 I went back an forth on the 20mm prime. I ended up with the 14-30mm f4. It's great for when I need wider than 24mm. I can say that the 50mm prime simply wowed me. It' gorgeous and performs way above its price point. I'm considering swapping out my Sigma 85 art for the Nikon S lens version.

    • @MichaelCortese1
      @MichaelCortese1 Před 3 lety

      @@joshuameadows4165 I used the 50 almost exclusively for a year but my go to kit now is the 85 and 20 1.8s. My 20 is used mostly with night photography of people and architecture and I use the 85 for tighter shots of people but also landscapes. For an actual landscape photography lens the 14-30 is probably great but just not for what I am interested in!

  • @AllgoodthingsTv
    @AllgoodthingsTv Před 3 lety +30

    Watched the entire video and found your comment at the end to be spot on about the newer Canon and Sony's being almost too perfect and clinical. I came from a background of shooting with Nikon film cameras: the 8008s and N90 of the 1990's. As you know, there was no autofocus back then so a lot of times you might miss a bit, but some of the best shots were a little soft. Some of the most popular photos in our time are slightly soft, esp. ones shot on film cameras. Anyway, I recently upgraded from a Canon 5D MkII to a Canon EOS R and then to an EOS R5. It's amazing what these new cameras can do, including iPhones and Pixel's with their computational photography. But I do agree that sometimes things can be *too* perfect. The only counter point I'd make there is that Instagram rez's your images down so much that they have to be incredibly sharp for that to translate, so maybe it's made up for in the loss from your computer screen to IG or YouiTube.

  • @endtimeimages3284
    @endtimeimages3284 Před 3 lety +7

    I‘m a very happy owner of a Z6I. The Z6II looks like the logical next step, but I will stick with the Z6I at the moment as there is simply no reason to upgrade yet.

    • @camilo8cheryl
      @camilo8cheryl Před 3 lety +1

      Same here, ill retire my 2 z6 when the z6iii or better comes soon..

  • @hoopoverthehill
    @hoopoverthehill Před 2 lety +6

    the reason I like Nikon is because I really prefer their color science over Canon slightly. and I agree I do think also Nikon glass tends to be a little bit more refined for artistic expression than Cannon glass. I actually am interested in the z62, especially for architectural photography and landscape photography. do you think it's the good choice? and if so, what lenses do you recommend I get

  • @c0y0te1st00
    @c0y0te1st00 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks. T.J. You are my new guy, chief.

  • @user-vy8jn9mc6g
    @user-vy8jn9mc6g Před 3 lety +83

    So the Nikon is a good workhorse. I totally dig that.

  • @fpeachm
    @fpeachm Před 3 lety

    Great review. Alot of real-world considerations rather than technical specs makes this information very helpful.

  • @andrewking3004
    @andrewking3004 Před 3 lety +1

    Really great comparison. Would your recommendation change at all if you are already somewhat bought into one ecosystem? I’m leaning Nikon Z6 after seeing this but the closet of nice EF glass I have says otherwise.

  • @henrikzetterstrom278
    @henrikzetterstrom278 Před 3 lety

    I like this video a lot. It made me chose the Nikon Z6 II to be my new photography- and film production camera. Thank you for this video.

  • @abiddyer1
    @abiddyer1 Před 3 lety +3

    I have done small comparison on my Z6 with Nikon 85 F1.8 s (Z Mount) and Sigma 105mm F1.4 with F to Z adapter and I found that images were very identical. Bokeh were very similar.

  • @ashokan134
    @ashokan134 Před 3 lety +3

    Good to hear so many positives on the Nikon Z system especially the ergonomics!

  • @spokolokofly
    @spokolokofly Před 3 lety

    Thx! Very honest review, lot of things to think about.

  • @andyvan5692
    @andyvan5692 Před 3 lety

    also if you take the z 6 ii the c1,c2 & c3 custom modes ARE available for video preferences, enabling different frame rates, etc, and for you to retain and switch settings quickly, ALSO ISO, WB and colour profile, ie b&w, sepia, etc. are saved to these settings making this a much quicker switch for both workflows.

  • @sunesnigel
    @sunesnigel Před 3 lety

    As always, great stuff. U the man!

  • @attaboy8422
    @attaboy8422 Před 3 lety

    definitly one of the best videos i have watched. As i have a Z6 right now and was thinking about upgrading i wasnt sure if i should go over to canon for the R6 or switch to the Z6ii. Its pretty clear to me now that the z6ii will be my choice as i dont create contant or do much of video at all. Also i m not on the greatest budget and i already have lenses for the Z system. Thanks for this very helpful insight. Appreciate it!

  • @wannabeturbo
    @wannabeturbo Před 3 lety

    Thanks for explaining what you like about each and why you decided on one over the other.

  • @claudiam4833
    @claudiam4833 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so so much Taylor.. I was so worry and I was making the wrong choice but you gave me such peace of mind.. I love Nikon and I just got the z6ii and you confirmed everything I needed to know.. I being following you for a while now and I cant thank you enough for changing my photography . You are funny and so fun to watch. I wish someday you will come to Oklahoma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @victorialanza3527
    @victorialanza3527 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this video!!! This is exactly what I needed. 😁😁👍

  • @ElBoyoElectronico
    @ElBoyoElectronico Před 3 lety +2

    As I mainly want to use my camera for CZcams-videos, I would go with the Canon R6, especially since I already own and love my Canon M50. I just can't live without my flippy-screen 😁

  • @genmarkpulmano4944
    @genmarkpulmano4944 Před 3 lety +3

    thank you for the review ❤️

  • @lisalouisekeen4191
    @lisalouisekeen4191 Před 3 lety

    Just the video I needed. Hopefully have my z6 ii arriving next week. After years of using my D750 it'a a perfect time to upgrade as I'm doing more video work now days. And watching this glad I've made the choice I have especially as I all ready have nikon lenses.

  • @IPGAuto
    @IPGAuto Před 3 lety +5

    The Z6 has the expandability of ProRes RAW 12-Bit 4:2:2, so it’s a clear winner if you are a videographer

  • @nitsydegophotography2303
    @nitsydegophotography2303 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Taylor for this review.

  • @thejohnnerparty
    @thejohnnerparty Před 3 lety

    This is a very good perspective on these two cameras. Both are great - just depends on your use case. A big thumbs up.

  • @kenyattacapture3462
    @kenyattacapture3462 Před 3 lety

    Great Video just got my z6ii & I couldn't be happier with it.

  • @frankwieczorek5112
    @frankwieczorek5112 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your very nice review,
    Very helpful....

  • @nathalievanderaa9181
    @nathalievanderaa9181 Před 3 lety

    interesting video! If you are shooting both side by side (for example canon r6+50 1.2) and then the nikon Z6 II. Are they very different in colour or easily matched in post editing?

  • @fotonocity3887
    @fotonocity3887 Před 3 lety +1

    Have you tried the new RF85 f2 ? It’s much smaller and still very sharp if you want to keep your setup small.

  • @user-ye5uk5xs4c
    @user-ye5uk5xs4c Před 3 lety +15

    Awesome review! I understood both cameras are excellent with different strong points in your use-cases. I am NIKON fan, so your final thoughts make me happy. Thanks again from Japan!

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching! Can't wait to visit Japan again. It's the only place on my list right now. Feels weird missing out usual December/January trip. I didn't realize what a staple that trip had become.

    • @wellwhatthen10101
      @wellwhatthen10101 Před 3 lety

      So is Jackson without a shadow of a doubt

  • @benoit.viguier
    @benoit.viguier Před 3 lety

    Nice video! What do you think about the RF 80mm f/2 then if the f/1.2 is too heavy?

  • @tennisstarbyfar
    @tennisstarbyfar Před 3 lety

    Taylor, would you go for the Z7 or the Z6ii as a camera for the outdoors and shooting video for skiing? The low light "bar" photos on the Z6ii at -4 stops I think is making me lean towards the Z6ii.

  • @MathiBA
    @MathiBA Před 3 lety +1

    HI, do you think nikon will fix the autofocus in the future firmware upgrade?

  • @jpchang0172
    @jpchang0172 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for honest review about these new camera. I was looking to buy Z6 or EOS R. Since Z6 has IBIS and I purchased Z6 last week and cannot wait to get my hands dirty on it.

    • @tennismaster6640
      @tennismaster6640 Před 3 lety

      Which is better???? Z6 ii or canon eos r???? Please answer

  • @matthewwells1606
    @matthewwells1606 Před 3 lety +49

    Z lenses are the win for me. Stellar quality for f/1.8 lenses and affordable; a big step up from the usual playbook of inexpensive but mediocre f/1.8 lenses for the plebes. And if you don't mind inexpensive with a trade off in quality, there are still the cheap, non-S 28, 40, and 50 micro coming. Once the new 24-105 f/4 S comes out, it'll be time to get a Z6ii.

    • @xophaser
      @xophaser Před 3 lety +2

      still using my old f mount. I did get the 24-70 f4 combo for cheap. I guess I will get a 501.2 (if I save eoungh) or for video one of the f1.8 someday.

  • @lpliv123
    @lpliv123 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review, you encapsulated much of what I like about the Nikon lenses. I have a host of Nikkor lenses and am wondering how much DR and quick AF response am I going to loose by not going to to the Z lenses. My photography career is winding down so I don't want to spend the extra $$'s on pro glass if I don't have to. Thanks for helping me make up my mind and for your answer

  • @Govinnu
    @Govinnu Před 3 lety

    Hi mate...You must be the most honest and balanced reviewer around here.Thanks a lot. Every camera system have some +ve and -ve aspects, if reviewer tells them without any bias, the viewers can pick a system which suits them.

  • @victorgurov1489
    @victorgurov1489 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thanks. I‘m looking forward to my Z6ii.

  • @harryburnett7086
    @harryburnett7086 Před 3 lety

    Nice review btw Taylor as usual

  • @cfunkproductions
    @cfunkproductions Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome review. Very useful to working photographers.

  • @user-je9lg3pc5y
    @user-je9lg3pc5y Před 3 lety

    Nice review as always 👍

  • @rolandrick
    @rolandrick Před 3 lety +1

    What I’m missing is a flip out screen like the Fuji X-T3, GFX 50 S has it: also flipping in portrait mode. I do no vlogging and I am with you, those full articulating screens feel like breaking at any time.

  • @tallaganda83
    @tallaganda83 Před 3 lety +3

    I have a Z7 and mostly just do landscape stuff. If I were to buy the new ii versions I would probably go the 6ii. I don't really need fast autofocus in the Z7 so the improvements for me in the ii version are not important to me. Would love the 6ii for a bit of video and low light stuff.

    • @eddiegutierrezjr6226
      @eddiegutierrezjr6226 Před 3 lety

      Does the Z6 do better in low light compared to the Z7? Also wouldn't it make more sense financially to buy the Z7ii so that you can do it all in one body?

  • @TrendyLilMonkey
    @TrendyLilMonkey Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Taylor! Can you please go over your settings in the camera menu? 🙏 it would be SUPER helpful Thanks!!!

  • @mistatt2
    @mistatt2 Před 2 lety

    That's about the best comparison video I've seen to date.

  • @412foto
    @412foto Před 2 lety

    great video and very helpful as I am thinking about full frame and not invested in any of the big 3 systems making the decision super tough

  • @Joshwaa_s
    @Joshwaa_s Před 3 lety +1

    I have an Original Z6 and REALLY enjoy it's use, and will probably keep it still once I do upgrade to another body down the line.
    I do however really wish the 3rd party lens makers would get it together and finish developing for both RF and Z mounts, even just to encourage Canon and Nikon to release glass quicker!

    • @amermeleitor
      @amermeleitor Před 8 měsíci +1

      Nikon have a good amount of lenses from third party options. The Viltrox ones are great for the price.

  • @ScriptureToday
    @ScriptureToday Před 3 lety +12

    With the Z cameras you can capture stills while recording video. They are JPEGs, basically frame grabs from the video, but it’s a way to avoid switching back and forth between video and stills.

    • @jtes1442
      @jtes1442 Před 3 lety

      @@youknowwho9247 sure , but it's no where near as fast or convenient

  • @bishnuprangogoi4693
    @bishnuprangogoi4693 Před 3 lety

    lovely review. I want to upgrade my D7200 to Z5 or Z6. Mainly I am a wedding photographer and also love to do video shoot. What is the right choice? Can you help me? (4K is not important for me)

  • @PatitoDiAnime
    @PatitoDiAnime Před 3 lety

    Very interesting video. I have 35mm 1.4g and 85mm 1.4g from Nikon dslr. Do you think they can be useful for Z6 II or is better buy z lens or switch at canon r6?

  • @turrisi2
    @turrisi2 Před 2 lety +2

    @15:58 Everything you said here is so underrated in everything the photo community talks about when it comes to cameras and lenses. The personality of the lens is everything when it comes to making an image and this new age thing of just judging sharpness - making every image plain, clean, and clinical - is so boring. I'm glad you touched on that.

  • @2009aritra
    @2009aritra Před 3 lety +4

    I am not professional but want to jump into my first full frame, i love photography, i am really excited for Nikon Z6ii, need more specific video on z6ii

    • @theory8sf
      @theory8sf Před 3 lety

      I agree and yes more video specs on Nikon z6ii! Canon R6 for video is very tempting!

  • @joannefelipa367
    @joannefelipa367 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful review, thanks!
    Do you notice the difference in megapixels between the two? For my work the autofocus is the number one priority so I'm leaning towards the R6.
    The only thing I'm a little hestitant about is the 20mp, which is a slight downgrade from the 24mp I'm using right now (but with terrible autofocus that drives me nuts).

    • @77dris
      @77dris Před rokem

      The lowpass filter on the R6 is so good, that it outresolves the 30 MP R. In fact, I can upscale the raws in Adobe Camera Raw and they can go toe to toe with the R5 (sometimes better when the enhance filter is used)

  • @tstanley01
    @tstanley01 Před rokem +2

    To me, the sharp, light and reasonably priced 1.8 primes (along with the 24-120 F4) are reason enough to go with Nikon. I am sure in a generation, the AF will be on par with all the others...

  • @deebea6364
    @deebea6364 Před 3 lety

    I have my R5 set to eye detect, and custom set the SET button to pull the focus to the centre of frame - perfect for when it grabs a face you don’t want the focus on

  • @well-hiddenme5846
    @well-hiddenme5846 Před 3 lety +4

    I was struggling for over a year: should I buy the "Z" or "R" system. Ultimately what made me to decide was both the price point of the body and being able to shoot with my Canon lens and with almost everything else: and (surprise!) it's the "Z". You can make a Canon EF camera (or Sony Camera) out of Z6, but you can't make a Nikon Z or Sony camera out of Canon R because the flange distance is 2mm longer than in Sony and 4mm longer than of the "Z" mount.
    Canon 70-200 f/4 for travel on Z6, Z5, Z7, Z50? No problem, buy a Fringer adapter.
    I have a Canon 17mm TS lens: works awesomely on "Z". But if you happen to have Nikon glass, using it with "R" while preserving the autofocus feature is a challenge.
    An Sony glass won't work on "R".
    So ultimately... the Nikon "Z" system is a better Cannon for me, than the Canon "R" system.
    YMMW, of course. The current challenge for me: want to make a Kiev Automat to "Z" adapter. Some people already "printed" it out with a 3D printer, I want to use a Mamiya ZE - to - MFT adapter and let our hardware specialist modify it for Kiev-10 lens. The 20mm MIR-20 is pretty good (looked at sample pictures, probably beats Flektogon) and now I want it to see on the "Z".

  • @khewer3
    @khewer3 Před 2 lety

    this is an amazing comparison. thank you 🙏🏼

  • @lucianocherubino570
    @lucianocherubino570 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great video, thank you. Ive been shooting d750 for the last few years, but jumped on the z5 on the release date,(i waited for dual slots) I figured image quality would be as good or better than the 750. I now feel they are almost identical. That being said, do you think the z6ii is worth the upgrade from the z5? Is it 1000 bucks better for the everyday mostly event shooter like myself? (video means nothing to me other than my kid blowing out his candles). And.. Do think there's a chance Nikon will bring the new AF wide mode eye detect to the other z cameras such as z5/6/7. Thanks for your time.

    • @lucianocherubino570
      @lucianocherubino570 Před 3 lety

      @@mmcmw2 thanks for your input, I didn't quite gather the answers to any of my questions from it. But regardless, I appreciate your reply.

    • @andhib
      @andhib Před 3 lety

      Hi Luciano, I can't fully answer your question but maybe offer my experience with image quality between D750 and Z6. I used a D750 for 6 years then switched to a D500 and a Z6 together in the last year. I have noticed the biggest difference between these is the image quality in low light with higher ISO. In good light I struggle to tell the difference in image quality between any of these three (the lens and whether I use support etc. makes more difference to image quality). I loved the D750 abilities in low light compared to previous APS-C cameras. As the light drops the D500 picks up noise in the images sooner than the other two, but is surprisingly good for a crop sensor. The Z6 seems to have slightly less high ISO noise than the D750, and I've been able to get images of wild Hares in the dusk/dark at ISO12800 (when my eyes could only see black blobs!). If you find the Z5 and D750 to be the same and your events are in low light it may be worth the upgrade to Z6. But in good light maybe not.

  • @mirellarabaioli
    @mirellarabaioli Před 3 lety +1

    Thank so much for this video! Regards from Brazil :)

  • @JasonSmith-dd2ms
    @JasonSmith-dd2ms Před 3 lety

    Awesome review. Thanks.

  • @chanjeff4406
    @chanjeff4406 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Taylor. Thank you for this review. From other online reviews and sample images, I have the impression that some RF lenses (like the 50, 85 and 70-200) have great micro-contrast and rendering of the images. But it looks like you don't think so. Do you think the Nikon Z lenses (like 85 1.8 or 70-200) have better rendering than Canon ones?

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  Před 3 lety +5

      I think the hard part with that is, that it all comes down to your personal taste. For me, shooting the shade white balance pallet with Nikon S lenses is what I'm really drawn to artistically. From my experience, the files also seem to need less work in editing, and the jpgs straight out of camera are often ready to go. The RF L lenses are all phenomenal, and will also create amazing images. Pretty much comparing two incredible systems, where both are winners haha

    • @chanjeff4406
      @chanjeff4406 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TaylorJacksonPhoto Fair enough. Both companies produce amazing lenses. By the way, I also love the colours straight out from my Z6. The colours on the raw files look natural and they are easy to edit in post.

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman Před 3 lety

    What a wonderful comparison. Based on actual real world use. Very perceptive. Thanks!

  • @riverxavier
    @riverxavier Před 3 lety

    A really good, honest review!

  • @libork8106
    @libork8106 Před 3 lety

    Well done. I like your honesty ....
    I too, now have both, and it is hard to pick .... I feel that the dual processor of the Nikon Z6ii system has more room to grow through SW upgrades .... Canon will run into limits in terms of processing power.

  • @ToddALarson
    @ToddALarson Před 2 lety

    So when you are shooting photos and video for a wedding, how do you shoot the ceremony? Do you use a second shooter or tripods? Just curious, I also shoot both but usually have to hire a second shooter. Tried to do both all by myself for a friend's wedding, that was not fun lol.

  • @joshcruz6178
    @joshcruz6178 Před 3 lety +4

    When focusing is not a primary consideration, you won't need the R6 and you should be ok with the occasionally hunting Nikon.

  • @evanb_8652
    @evanb_8652 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review, I’m trying to justify buying one! Already have the D850...