Nikon Z6II Review 6 Months Later | The BEST Full Frame Camera You Probably Aren't Buying

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This is hands down the best full frame mirrorless camera under $2000 right now and...you probably haven't bought it. But should you???
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Z6II Issues
2:12 Ferrari Shoot
2:53 What's New
3:31 Hardware
5:08 Image Quality
5:47 Autofocus
7:24 Speeds
8:15 Video
10:26 Should You Buy

Пікірлер: 360

  • @ogonzilla
    @ogonzilla3 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you’re loving the camera too. I picked one up for image quality alone. Looking forward to more performance firmware updates down the road. Great car shots!!

  • @ericrjennings

    @ericrjennings

    3 жыл бұрын

    I recent bought into Nikon for IQ as well

  • @MsGourav1984

    @MsGourav1984

    3 жыл бұрын

    omar nice to see u!

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that Omar!!! Yeah, Nikon is definitely doing its best to keep things firmware updated as much as possible

  • @markshirley01

    @markshirley01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your videos on the Z cameras Omar

  • @enricomarconi8358

    @enricomarconi8358

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning work by Dan with this footage, you're right Omar!

  • @chetankulkarni6969
    @chetankulkarni69693 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your unbiased reviews. This is one of the reasons I have subscribed and you don't disappoint!

  • @mahersarieddine48

    @mahersarieddine48

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is it really?

  • @jtes1442
    @jtes14423 жыл бұрын

    The Z6II is a great option at the 2k price range. I have a Z6II and I love it

  • @photographybydash

    @photographybydash

    Жыл бұрын

    Have the Z6 and just bought the Z6II. Looking forward to the workflow with them together.

  • @johndaubney7311
    @johndaubney73112 жыл бұрын

    Yea I did the Sony full frame thing like everyone else did a few years ago along with a Fuji Xt3 which I love. Looked at Nikon earlier this year and fell in love with the ergo’s. Caricatures just slammed Nikon for some reason and I feel for it. It performs well for my needs, the image quality is spectacular, and the new z glass is really amazing. The 50mm F1.8 is really something else. Wow. I love faster glass and F1.8 lenses don’t get me excited but this one astonished me. A great system in general. I think people are starting to re-discover Nikon. Underrated by most reviewers in my opinion. Great job and your thoughts echo mine.

  • @rollingshutter5468
    @rollingshutter54683 жыл бұрын

    What a Fantastic Review Dan, Man you're killing it 😎. Im still rocking the Nikon Z6 lol

  • @ianfiorentinophoto
    @ianfiorentinophoto2 жыл бұрын

    I went and got my z6ii today based on this review. I feel like a kid again. Awesome piece of hardware from Nikon.

  • @lilnape2604
    @lilnape26043 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review! Those landscape photos were jaw dropping.

  • @BrianDohertyPhotos
    @BrianDohertyPhotos3 жыл бұрын

    Wow the opening intro looked amazing!

  • @cactustweeter2890
    @cactustweeter28903 жыл бұрын

    The Nikon Z system is awesome actually. I bought the Z 6 when it first came out. I took a lot of beautiful pictures with it. I now have the Z 7 II. I love it even more.

  • @MH3GL

    @MH3GL

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's the main difference between the Z6 and the Z7ii? I see a lot of people making that jump. Must be something to it.

  • @kaiworleyphotography

    @kaiworleyphotography

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MH3GL Lower base ISO, more megapixels.

  • @Tricklarock

    @Tricklarock

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MH3GL and one XQD card slot on the z6

  • @montazownianr1

    @montazownianr1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MH3GL not much in picture quality, slower, lower low light margin

  • @CLSFilms
    @CLSFilms3 жыл бұрын

    Great job on this review. It was very helpful!!

  • @yorielgenuinocompany
    @yorielgenuinocompany2 жыл бұрын

    I like how you put all of these information out. I’m a Nikon shooter, I see some people are able to jump from one brand to another, not me, I waited a while for the Z6ii and also the Z9 which I recently order, my Z6ii just arrived, haven’t opened it yet. I think I’ll love it, I hope that with firmware updates down the road this’ll definitely be a camera to keep for a long time. I still keep my D810, D850 and D500 and now I’m really exited to go mirrorless using the same brand.

  • @mahersarieddine48

    @mahersarieddine48

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have had a D810 since 2014 with 4 lenses set (50 mm f1.4, 14-24mm f2.8, 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8) , i mainly shoot models , head shots and food. I'm confused between Z6ii and A74. Which one would you get were you in my shoes? Thanks

  • @nwmstudios
    @nwmstudios3 жыл бұрын

    It is such a great all round camera, the image quality for both photo and video is absolutely stellar with the 2.8 glass. Ive started to do more video work and for a hybrid user it is a treat to use, Far from perfect but it was worth the wait.

  • @marcusbeasley3212
    @marcusbeasley32123 жыл бұрын

    This is actually a very good and fair review. I have had the Z6II for months and love it, use it for work. Definitely a no regrets purchase.

  • @sports_car_enthusiast
    @sports_car_enthusiast3 жыл бұрын

    Loving my Z6 (original model) for about 2 years now. Excellent image IQ, colors and low light performance. AF has been improved over FW updates and is good enough for now (very very close to a a7iii, in some cases a hair better in others a hair behind). Tried out a sony a7iii back then and while AF is good, absolutely hated everything else about it, the body, buttons, ergonomics just felt rubbish, menu was an absolute chaos, colors were weird esp skin tones, and overall simply did not want to pick it up and use it. The Z6 on the other hand is a pleasure to use all day long and makes you want to pick it up, go out and make some images. The Z glass is also excellent!

  • @loltimno
    @loltimno3 жыл бұрын

    My god - the image quality of these Z cameras is just blowing my mind

  • @donzokor5312

    @donzokor5312

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂 You must impress easy

  • @loltimno

    @loltimno

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donzokor5312 nope! I tried Sony’s offerings and hated working with the files, really didn’t like the crop of lenses (at the time). Tried Fuji and loved the handling but hated the images that came out of them. I wanted to like both of them, and bought both with my own money as Nikon wasn’t offering any real mirrorless at the time. The Zs have been rock solid for me and the lenses are prioritising exactly what appeals to me. But horses for courses.

  • @matic2601
    @matic26012 жыл бұрын

    I own the little sister - the Z5. Originally coming from Sony Alpha 6400 and it took some time to get used to Nikon. But after some time i started to love this Camera so much. The colors of the pictures out of cam are just breathtaking! Sometimes I watch at my pictures and start smiling. Ergonomics and camera menu are outstanding as well. Maybe I will upgrade to the Z6II - but right now this is my favorite camera!

  • @sharonraboy3358

    @sharonraboy3358

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh! Why did u pass from alpha (sony) to Nikon, And not to the a7(...) options? (im doing that transition now and I would like to know your reasoning 😊, I haven't decided yet)

  • @HobbitsanNYC

    @HobbitsanNYC

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sharonraboy3358 hi! So did you moved to a Nikon?

  • @sharonraboy3358

    @sharonraboy3358

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HobbitsanNYC oh i meant I waa doing the transition from crop to full frame. I used the Nikon D5300 and at the end I chose the Nikon z6ii, instead of going Sony A7.

  • @nolanwest6831
    @nolanwest68313 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Been looking at Z mouunt as my new camera system. Currently shooting on the MFT system and love it. However, starting to shoot more low-light shots. I have held Sony and Canon cameras but the Nikon's grip felt the best. After 2020 trying to rebuild my nest egg and this is differently first on my list. If you want someone to take care of your Z mount camera send it to me and I'll make sure it has a nice home. thanks for the review.

  • @wwcreations1
    @wwcreations12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your great review of this camera. I am waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. I made the great leap last night after contemplating it for 2 weeks and going over all the pros and cons I could find online. Going from the z50. Thank God my husband is happy to take my hand-me-downs...ha ha! No, now we will have two great cameras to use for whatever it is we are doing (he needs a decent video camera for work/job sites). I am an enthusiast that has been published in the past and because I love horses, wildlife and nature in general, I am always finding limitations in my knowledge and my equipment. I can be shooting action in an indoor arena with horses moving quickly (my nightmare for photography) or little birds flitting around or a sunrise over the lake. My background is that I'm an artist and have studied design, colour and composition, so I have that going for me. Just a year ago I was coming from a D80, (let that sink in) and was afraid to jump to the z6 back then (cost was prohibitive then too). Costco had a package deal on the z50 with 16mm-50mm plus ftz adapter. Now that I have a lump sum check that will cover the cost of this camera plus two great lenses (28mm-70mm nikkor and the 150mm - 600mm contemporary sigma) which will go nicely with my current 70mm-300mm nikkor I've had since 2009. I think I'm good for lenses (for now) ; ) I am happy to see that the z6ii menu system is just like the z50 for the most part which is really important as I have a permanent brain injury that left me with cognitive disabilities which doesn't allow for new information to be processed easily and recalled, among other things. Just mentioning that for people contemplating one of these cameras that might have similar cognitive disabilities - something most would not think of. Nikon seems to be great for keeping everything fluid and easy to migrate from camera to camera. That has been my experience anyways. I have been a Nikon shooter since 2005 when I was introduced to them through work. I had to learn how to use the camera back then for work and loved it so much I bought the same camera (D80). Before that was Fuji and before that was Pentax (35mm). I just found your channel and look forward to watching more of your content. Can't wait to use this camera! Cheers! 🙂

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey JL! That's awesome!!! Definitely a big step up from the D80 lol. I do have a video on how to setup the Z6II so definitely check that out if you missed it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmektslrZ6axqNo.html so that should help hopefully with less brain injury hahaha. Appreciate you reaching out! Hope you enjoy the new camera

  • @bevsteezy8761
    @bevsteezy8761 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your knowledge about camera’s!! I appreciate you!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    Жыл бұрын

    Means so much!

  • @Juanroahanda
    @Juanroahanda2 жыл бұрын

    Just bought mine, backordered until the end of January

  • @jcam783
    @jcam7832 жыл бұрын

    First off , your video looks amazing ! Thinking of picking up a Z7 ll , but am now reconsidering and looking at the Z 6 ll instead .

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! Honestly, in many ways I think the Z6II is a better buy. The hardware is the same even down to the screen and viewfinder. The only thing that is different is the sensor and basically the same quality with the Z7II just having more pixels. For most things, 24mp is plenty and the lower resolution actually makes for better quality oversampled 4k video as a bonus as well as better low light performance. So unless you NEED the extra resolution, the Z6II is the better choice. The kit with the lens is actually on sale as well: bhpho.to/3mJFQLg

  • @Eric.Estrada
    @Eric.Estrada3 жыл бұрын

    I went from Nikon Z6, to Red Komodo, to Sony FX3. I still use my Z6 alongside the FX3 and there are many features on my Z6 that blow away the FX3. My Z6 is leaps and bounds better in lowlight than my FX3 for video. The Z6 is giving me a much cleaner image quality in low light. With that said, the FX3 gives me a slightly better image quality during the day being able to shoot 10bit 4:2:2.

  • @rehab4everybody

    @rehab4everybody

    Жыл бұрын

    The Z6 (1 ?) Is better in lowlight than the a7s3 or in your case the fx3? How ia that? Do Our mean video or photo..

  • @gbye007
    @gbye0073 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lens that Z 14-24. Thanks for review.

  • @harsham5548
    @harsham55482 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review. Thank you also Love the sound track at @2.14 - cant find it

  • @NotFromConcentrate
    @NotFromConcentrate3 жыл бұрын

    The thing that excites me about the Z system is the lenses. The bodies might be a little "behind" the competition right now, but the lenses are a generational leap ahead. Which is easier to fix in the long run? :)

  • @TomasRamoska
    @TomasRamoska3 жыл бұрын

    I shoot canon but I love nikon also. I wish canon r6 will come with 24mpx sensor instead of 20mpx just to give a bit more cropping power.

  • @MIGThePhotographer
    @MIGThePhotographer2 жыл бұрын

    I love my Nikon Z6II , this was an awesome video and pics came out phenomenal! 🔥

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! Thanks

  • @RYRanbirChauhan
    @RYRanbirChauhan3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Thanks

  • @CanadianArchivist
    @CanadianArchivist2 жыл бұрын

    i am a Nikon user, and been hesitating to upgrade as the mirrorless systems came out. Rumours for the second version then complaints of eye detection and subject tracking etc. Reviewers bashing Nikon and favouring Sony & Fuji because Nikon’s detection isn’t up to par with the rest. i currently have an aps-c and thought of jumping backward with a d500 or D7500 because of what Ive read. However, your video and another from a Nikon Ambassador using the camera for sports and other work changed my mind from those reviews. Especially as a result of firmware updates improving the camera’s capabilities

  • @alexandremueller6236
    @alexandremueller62362 жыл бұрын

    I'm new to photography as I've been shooting with my s21 ultra! Now I've order my z6 ii and it's coming in the mail! Thanks for the awesome review

  • @nickpadget

    @nickpadget

    7 ай бұрын

    How did you get on with it?

  • @alexandremueller6236

    @alexandremueller6236

    7 ай бұрын

    @nickpadget it's going great! Been busy with Uni so it's a split hobby lol. I love my Nikon Z6ii

  • @nickpadget

    @nickpadget

    7 ай бұрын

    @@alexandremueller6236 I always thought I wanted a Sony A7Siii, but then I found out my hands were too big for it. The Z6ii fits me

  • @donaldkelley5785
    @donaldkelley57853 жыл бұрын

    Exceptional Video !

  • @cohoonatube
    @cohoonatube3 жыл бұрын

    Great review thanks! Just bought my Z6ii last week. Altogether (to my surprise) it was the best all-around solution for me... with the 1.20 fw update! Hoping fw 1.3 or 2.0 gets the AF-C to where it can be! The 24-70 F/4 and 24-200 are phenomenal.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that! Yep, the Z6II is that all around solid camera for just about everything

  • @kristofgheyssens3941

    @kristofgheyssens3941

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am torn between the 24-70 f4, 24-120 f4 and 24-200. I need something in the 100mm range for 45/angled food photography. So the 24-70 will have to be accompanied by a Z 105 macro (very nice) or 100-400 zoom (not recommended). That leaves the 24-120 and 24-200. How is your 24-200 indoors? Fast enough? 6.3 will probably be a no go for DOF.

  • @cohoonatube

    @cohoonatube

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kristofgheyssens3941 I would highly recommend the 24-120 F4 for you. I plan on procuring one. The pictures I have studied using that lens are stellar. The 24-200 is no slouch either, and good enough that I use my 24-70 F4 very little now. Having the constant aperture at the long end of the 120 would be very helpful for blown backgrounds etc. Even at F4 it's not that fast. The 105 is also an amazing lens, just more limited use as a prime. I'd recommend renting the lenses you are interested in. I've been surprised in the past how much I prefer one lens over another when renting. Better to have an arsenal you love using.

  • @kristofgheyssens3941

    @kristofgheyssens3941

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cohoonatube I'm just a bit afraid I will be missing the 120mm+ range as any other zoom Z 70-200, F 70-300, Z 100-400 is so expensive :(

  • @cohoonatube

    @cohoonatube

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kristofgheyssens3941 I hear ya! The 24-200 is an outstanding lens, though it does get darker at the long end. I've enjoyed mine thoroughly. You could also consider using the FTX adapter and getting some of the Excellent F-Series glass in the used market.

  • @ExploreTravelCapture
    @ExploreTravelCapture3 жыл бұрын

    Dang that behind the scenes gimbal work is fire 😎

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha...rocked it!

  • @andykphoto
    @andykphoto Жыл бұрын

    Traded in my D3s for a Z6II kit, which is on its way. I can’t wait!

  • @alvarogaitan2529
    @alvarogaitan25293 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan fantastic video thanks

  • @bmkq2007
    @bmkq20073 жыл бұрын

    Dan, i always love to watch your videos and you are one of the few i depend on especially when it comes for Nikon reviews. I am becoming more and more interested in video and would love to own FF mirrorless camera just because of the shallow depth of field and lens selection. from this nikon firmware update does the camera AF hunts for like vlogging or interviews, Can i depend on it for this type of work without hunting? Thanks in advance brother

  • @ajilful
    @ajilful Жыл бұрын

    Nice review and Great video shots. What’s the work flow for the couple video shoot, if you 1. 14-24mm lens ? 2. Flat profile, internal 4K? 3. What’s the colour grading theme specifically , teal and orange?

  • @anguishkid
    @anguishkid2 жыл бұрын

    Planning to buy this upgrading from my Nikon D600

  • @steliocreativeg6074
    @steliocreativeg60743 жыл бұрын

    How did you put the circular filter on your 14-24 f2f.8 at the beginning? Is it a special filter or so?

  • @HN-nu6ed
    @HN-nu6ed3 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever tried "interval timer shooting" on the Z6II? My setting is A, auto ISO up to 51200, over 1000 photos. I have a random issue, the first 10 to 20 photos are overexposed then it shows exposure back to normal.

  • @manilamartin1001
    @manilamartin10013 жыл бұрын

    Just got mine and it works fine. Upgrading from a d7200

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Great upgrade there

  • @nogerboher5266
    @nogerboher52663 жыл бұрын

    Just tested the R6 and Z6ll with my buddy. We had them for 7 days and everything, went everywhere with them. Considering the price, we thought the R6 will perform better and produce better images but it was the other way around. Z6ll was much better and performed better in almost every situation. Not to mention the amazing Nikon colors, we barely had to edit for our shoots - saved so much time. The video however, we both prefer the R6, the colors and the overall feel of the video just feels cinematic no matter what we shot, while on Z6ll we had to use externals to get the same quality because Z6ll does not have stock log profile. So, if you are a hybrid shooter or a photographer, the Z6ll just performs better in almost every setting but if you shoot mostly video and photography is secondary to you, the R6 is the better choice, however it costs 600 EUR more.

  • @adrianvanleeuwen

    @adrianvanleeuwen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nikon Z has N log profiles and flat profiles. So you can increase dynamic range in Nikon and improve video color with this.

  • @felixlechat1780

    @felixlechat1780

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want just taking pictures of my cat 👍

  • @jonphotos8631

    @jonphotos8631

    2 жыл бұрын

    What externals did you use to improve video quality?

  • @DystopianUtopia

    @DystopianUtopia

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Z6II has built in HLG support?

  • @factsnchill168

    @factsnchill168

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can guarantee you that you did not test these two camera's in a sporting environment. Because the R6 would have won hands down (I'm a Sony shooter). The Nikon Z6 cannot keep up, neither can the z7. Proven countless times with wildlife photographers as well. Go search for their videos.

  • @bryankimani
    @bryankimani3 жыл бұрын

    Proud owner of Nikon z6 ii. I got mine in February this year and I love its results. This is my first camera ever. BTW, I am a software developer transitioning to photography and videography. I am learning on the go.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!! Hope your enjoying getting into it

  • @bryankimani

    @bryankimani

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@learningcameras I am enjoying it. I am now saving for buying some z series lenses. I want a macro and wide one. Currently, I have adapted some lenses using ftz adapter

  • @TechieSnake
    @TechieSnake3 жыл бұрын

    You have my sub. Great review.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @bestsongs8926
    @bestsongs89262 жыл бұрын

    I just saw this video, bro those shots from the car are insane , maby the best video and pics, i ever saw of a car.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!! Really means a lot

  • @raykrv6a
    @raykrv6a2 жыл бұрын

    Well, I ordered a Z6II yesterday. Coming from a D7100. I also ordered the 14-30mm F4 lense after reading the reviews. I got the adapter so I can use try to use my older lenses. I really hope I love this camera. The D7100 was just OK.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    It will be a massive step up! Also, check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmektslrZ6axqNo.html

  • @WahidFayumzadah
    @WahidFayumzadah2 жыл бұрын

    Also, although sensors apparently are the same. On my original Z6, when shooting bring the exposure up by 3-4 stops in lightroom, you could really see banding in the image / shadows. In the Z6 II and Z7 II this is fixed I believe.

  • @heythere6983

    @heythere6983

    11 ай бұрын

    I wonder if that was a software thing? Bc the sensor is essentially the same?

  • @andersglantz980
    @andersglantz9802 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your demo. I will order my now after a comprison with a Fuji-XT4. I have a Nikon D800 and a Fuji X-Pro2 that very happy with. Boot of them. Just taht i can use all my Nikon Linces that i have since before is just a no brainer. Take care Anders G

  • @ShevillMathers
    @ShevillMathers Жыл бұрын

    A Nikon user since film days, so have quite a collection of bodies and lenses. I bought a Z 6ii two years, had minimal used and not abused in any way-looks brand new. One day I switched it on with one of its S lenses and for some reason it would not focus nor fire the shutter. Worked fine in all manual mode. Contacted Nikon as it was still under warranty. Sent it to Nikon, bad news, parts required for repair not available in Australia, had to come from an offshore manufacturer-but there was a delay of some weeks. Advised today that some new parts had arrived but may have to use the ‘old’ handgrip!, How many parts have failed? To my mind in order to get my project back on track and the customer happy, a new body would have kept me still a Nikon user. Now I am not so sure, and I will never feel confident to use a repaired camera as my number one, without taking an older DSLR D600 as a backup with the extra lenses as the new Z S Lenses only fit the Z cameras. Not a happy camper by a long way.. The camera failed big time, I would love to know how many parts had to be replaced.

  • @pakuplue
    @pakuplue3 жыл бұрын

    Ayy i saw these Ferrari pics in the nikon z Facebook group. Nice to see your video pop up in my recommended.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Appreciate that

  • @richardturner81
    @richardturner813 жыл бұрын

    Are the improvements also the same for the Z5? Great video by the way 👍🏻

  • @dw.imaging
    @dw.imaging Жыл бұрын

    Love my Z7... Got some spare money from having sold off all my F glass and old F models and thought about using it to buy a second Z body to cary. The Z6ii is on my radar.

  • @fotokahani0
    @fotokahani02 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such an awesome review! If you were comparing this one to the SonyA7iii what would you say? I mostly do lots of landscape, astrophotography, and some portraits here and there. Appreciate your help! You gained a subscriber!

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks so much. Sorry for the late reply. I think the Sony has a bit more advanced and mature AF system but otherwise I love the Z6II. For what you are shooting, I think the Z6II would be perfect

  • @heynow2880
    @heynow28802 жыл бұрын

    Hey when you shoot video in the flat profile do you have to overexpose like Sony SLOG3 or can you do perfect exposure for great color grading? Also is the IBIS as good as the GH5?

  • @mshearerc
    @mshearerc10 ай бұрын

    All comments seem to be 2yr or 1 yr ago! So current comment 9/23. Just bought this Z6II a few weeks ago so still getting use to it but totally love it! Went from a SLR Nikon to a Sony a series to this, and wow. Blows away my mind. Some learning curve for sure, but then my car had a steep learning curve too. This camera should, or rather will last me a long long time.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! Enjoy

  • @paulhab7267
    @paulhab72673 жыл бұрын

    Great video and Camera , love your T-shirt are they available to buy thanks paul 😊

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! Absolutely! Check out the merch. Appreciate the support and feel free to tag me in it! geni.us/learningcamerasmerch

  • @hippopictures
    @hippopictures3 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving my nikon z6 ii.

  • @tobyr8555
    @tobyr85552 жыл бұрын

    Where did you buy cheap CFExpress memory crds? They all seem incredibly expensive in my country (quadruple SD costs)

  • @MegaLeonidovich
    @MegaLeonidovich3 жыл бұрын

    ooppss I missed the video auto focus at 8:48 that you mentioned, nice this is another camera I am considering to buy

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Video AF is great! Used it with everything I shot... Holds the eye perfectly and was natural in the car portion

  • @MegaLeonidovich

    @MegaLeonidovich

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@learningcameras awesome good to hear thanks for responding Dan

  • @j.kimmer1509
    @j.kimmer15093 жыл бұрын

    As a Sony and Canon RF user... i picked up a Z6ii. output is fantastic; i usually use it for portraits, food, fashion, landscape and great auto focus w/ that type of work for me. The colors coming out of this camera is amazing. It's not as "fantastic" (Nikon just works differently) as my R6 or R5 in focus performance but Nikon makes me want to go make images...oh btw, accidentally(with a help of a 3rd party baboon) i dropped the z6ii from about 2.5 ft to an asphalt with a solid impact (attached 24-70 /4 S) and then the camera with the lens rolled a bit away; to my amazement no damage at all; nothing - it's build like an Abrams; ..the Sony was dropped on a Hawaii trip on the Hana Rd for a short waterfall photo shoot, Sony dropped from 18 inches and the lens crumpled like a coke can (unusable) and the body and a knob took some heavy scarring. My R5, R6 and Z6ii are now always going out with me. Sony is collecting dust.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Yep, agree with you completely. Yeah, after several years of torture I can confirm that my Sony cameras feel more weathered than my Nikon cameras. Sometimes my Sony buttons feel sticky and the finish they use gets dinged easily but my original Z6 still looked new despite some pretty crazy abuse in Iceland

  • @Mr09260

    @Mr09260

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sony's TV's are awesome though just as Canon's Printers are Great but nothing beats the Z system from Mount to Colour Science to Lenses , to Ergonomics and AF is being sorted as we speak etc etc

  • @stkuj
    @stkuj3 жыл бұрын

    I hope Nikon does my go under

  • @kuaqimai
    @kuaqimai Жыл бұрын

    Finally nikon came mirrorless camera, i have an a7r2 using it for landscape it blown me away but as i have several len i want to use my nikon len auto focus on a mirrorless camera

  • @andersglantz980
    @andersglantz9802 жыл бұрын

    Have you try it with non z linces? And if, does it work fine? I will order a Nikkor z 24-70 f2.8 as well but there is some delivery problem here in Sweden right now. Again great demo.

  • @IliasKoureas
    @IliasKoureas3 жыл бұрын

    Im fine with my nikon d3400 thank you 💁

  • @ruff1draft
    @ruff1draft2 жыл бұрын

    Dan just so you know there is a website where you can put Canon 5D Mark 2, Fuji XT1 and Fuji XPro 2 picture profile on any Nikon Camera weather it be Mirroless or DSLR

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage10283 жыл бұрын

    Good Morning from New Zealand, Great Gan Watson Video, have a great weekend

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony! Hope all is well out there

  • @rebekah3380
    @rebekah3380 Жыл бұрын

    Hello! May be dumb question.. How do I upload photos to a computer from this camera? And what computer would be best for editing family photos? Thank you!!

  • @noname16129
    @noname161292 жыл бұрын

    Can you make some review about sirui 50mm t2.9 1.6x full-frame anamorphic lens?

  • @xray111xxx
    @xray111xxx3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing camera. The gen 2 I would really look at. Give me Sony auto focus, Panasonic mic Preamplifiers and Nikon ergonomics and performance. What? You got the perfect camera.

  • @Tricklarock

    @Tricklarock

    2 жыл бұрын

    If a real time tracking firmware update happens, what would you think? I wanna see what the a74 will offer, but with that update & existing Nikon lenses, z6ii is getting hard not to buy now!

  • @Inatwiztvisuals
    @Inatwiztvisuals2 жыл бұрын

    I got a art 24-105 sigma lens for Sony but it want fit my Sony a6400 or my Sony a6400 how can I get it to fit love your channel by the way can you help me thanks so much.

  • @navneethshenoy
    @navneethshenoy2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan, Great review! One of my favorite reviewers. Do you recommend or is it worth the hassle using Atmos ninja v with this camera? Does it make that much of a difference in quality/color, I mean 8-bit vs 10-bit?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciate that! So having 10bit can absolutely make a difference when heavily color grading or shooting log but I find the 8bit internal profile still gives me plenty of room in the standard or flat profile. But if you want to shoot log for the ultimate in dynamic range, the Ninja V would be a good buy

  • @jindrich8372
    @jindrich83722 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video! Very nice... 🙂 I am interested in lens Nikkor Z 14-24 2,8 S. I am would like to buy this lens. Dan, you has said that lens uses 82 mm filters. I have seen this lens and he has not 82 mm screw-thread. I think that he has 112 mm screw-thread via sun aperture. But I have seen on your videos that you has used some variable ND filter about 82 mm. How has you done it??? Thanks for your answer.:-)

  • @thimmegowda9005
    @thimmegowda900510 ай бұрын

    Dear sir please tell me manual mode view finder settings. Manual mode Pic not live clearly

  • @angumotzfeldt3093
    @angumotzfeldt30932 жыл бұрын

    How is the viewfinder? The big hump on top of the camera?

  • @getwetsoon
    @getwetsoon3 жыл бұрын

    It is totally the same Level as the Canon R6, isnt it? And what lense are you having there?

  • @danielj8177
    @danielj81773 жыл бұрын

    Wow someone who’s not clearly drinking the Sony koolaid masquerading as “unbiased”. Subscribed.

  • @kamalyadav3024
    @kamalyadav30242 жыл бұрын

    thanks sir .. help full video... z6 vsz6 vs 7iii ... confuse ..

  • @MegaLeonidovich
    @MegaLeonidovich3 жыл бұрын

    How is the auto focus in video mode on the Nikon Z6ii? is is click style or super smooth like Canon? Thanks Dan

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely smooth. I filmed almost every video in late 2019 and early 2020 on the original Z6 with AF and it never missed with video. It was more on the photo side where it struggled to be fast enough for sports/wildlife

  • @fernandoguerrero5333
    @fernandoguerrero53333 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dan, nice review. Have you used the battery grip on your Z6II?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! I have not actually

  • @FamilyofTech
    @FamilyofTech3 жыл бұрын

    I love my Nikon Z cameras. I’m a super fan of them. I have A1, R5 , Komodo and other cameras as well and all of my B roll shots I end up using my Nikon Z7ii with Zeiss lenses. Those colors are perfect the way they come out straight out of the camera using neutral profile. If you are not a fan of this system, give it a try and you won’t be disappointed. I agree with you a 100% of what you said on this video .

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice kit hahaha!!! Definitely this is a camera that once you start using it, you start loving it

  • @runcmd1419

    @runcmd1419

    3 жыл бұрын

    Neutral is the GOAT profile.

  • @baronsilverton6504

    @baronsilverton6504

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@runcmd1419 I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.

  • @baronsilverton6504

    @baronsilverton6504

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am hearing this a lot now - how does neutral compare with flat profile - I am only concerned about video for color grading as I only shoot RAW for stills and don't use picture profiles? Do you color grade the neutral profile or use as is - the flat profile is for grading only obvioulsy.

  • @runcmd1419

    @runcmd1419

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baronsilverton6504 flat feels similar in saturation but with a shadow push. It can still work for contrasty scenes but I find neutral generally more pleasing

  • @hektorianbg
    @hektorianbg24 күн бұрын

    a little off-topic, could anyone tell me what is the tune used for the sequence with the car? Shazam could not help me, google as well. Thank you

  • @KeithsTVHD1
    @KeithsTVHD13 жыл бұрын

    Hey great channel, is there a way I can purchase that shirt that you have on?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks so much. Yep, I do have my merch available Appreciate the support and feel free to tag me in it! geni.us/learningcamerasmerch

  • @lsstudios2026
    @lsstudios20262 жыл бұрын

    Would you do a Video Grading the Flat profile?

  • @LamphrangLyngdohRynz
    @LamphrangLyngdohRynz2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone still has the Nikon Z 6ii Firmware V.1.30 ???? I really needed it. As the Frimware v.1.40 is having a problem with the Tamron lenses. The V.1.30 is perfectly fine until the Tamron releases a new Firmware.

  • @majikastewart3765
    @majikastewart37652 жыл бұрын

    I ordered this lastnight 🙂

  • @priyankardas2668
    @priyankardas26683 ай бұрын

    Your review is still the best considering this camera is 2 year old and there are a lot of reviews already. I love this camera. Hope to get it someday. Does it shoot full frame video or is there a crop factor?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate that! It is full frame in 4k24 and 4k30 but drops to an APSC 1.5x crop when shooting 4k60

  • @vamsikrishna4960
    @vamsikrishna4960 Жыл бұрын

    Planning to buy the Z6 II. Thanks for the review. What lens did you use for the video in the intro? Assuming 35mm f1.8. Thanks

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Yep, the 35mm F1.8 is the one I use the most, especially with video because 4k60 has a crop. I might use the 50mm more for photos personally

  • @snapkingweddings
    @snapkingweddings3 жыл бұрын

    Great thank you 🤩

  • @cody484848
    @cody4848483 жыл бұрын

    How does the camera operate shooting landscapes. I primarily shoot landscape and cityscape photography. I currently have the Nikon D780, however, considering a trade-in for the Z6ii. Your thoughts would be appreciated and great video.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! So unfortunately you wouldn't see an image quality upgrade since this is basically the same style sensor from the D780. You would see slightly better AF in live view than what you are used to but that's about it. Most of the upgrades would be for video use. For landscape photography especially, I'd stick with the D780 and wait for a new sensor with better quality before upgrading.

  • @Tricklarock
    @Tricklarock2 жыл бұрын

    How far do you think firmware can take the Z6ii? Could it keep up with a future a74 theoretically? Thanks!

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Probably not but they might be able to get it to where even though the A74 is theoretically better, you can still get an awesome hit rate on the Z6II and that's all that matters. In Nikon's defense Sony did have a big head start so being a year or so behind isn't that big of a surprise

  • @MaximPospelov
    @MaximPospelov3 жыл бұрын

    Nice to review, I wonder how it compares to the old Z6 after the recent firmware updates and if its worth the extra 600$.

  • @baronsilverton6504

    @baronsilverton6504

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are a portrait/event still shooter it is worth the upgrade as the eye detect is stickier and you can use it on wide area mode as well. Also, you have two card slots and can get a fully functional vertical grip - very useful in portrait photography. If video is your thing probably don't need to upgrade unless you need 4k 60 but remember it has a 1.5 crop. The only other way the Z6II upgraded for video is use of eye detect instead of just face detect, but from what I have seen, for video, face detect is really just as good (or very near as good) so I don't think this would be a reason to upgrade.

  • @MaximPospelov

    @MaximPospelov

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@baronsilverton6504 actually I wanted to upgrade from my nikon D5500 and I’m not sure if I should invest the extra 600. But considering I do mostly landscapes, adventure and a little bit of portraits and video as well, I think the z6 will be enough according to what you said :)

  • @ThrottleSingh3535
    @ThrottleSingh35352 жыл бұрын

    What about raw video recording is it available now to record without external screen?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, you can't shoot RAW video internally right now. I think only the Canon R5 allows that and only in 8k

  • @aminyoussef
    @aminyoussef2 жыл бұрын

    Hello dear I get the camera last night, but I would to ask you, which gimbal can use with this camera ? Thank you

  • @andreajobalchdip.2780
    @andreajobalchdip.27802 жыл бұрын

    hello, i photograph my food as well as nature and wildlife on my travels, you said it might not be as good for wildlife, but does that mean is not good at all? does its lens zooms in well when photographing form far away? would like to get a good all around one, and this sounded like one. thanks.

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    So it's perfect for food and can absolutely shoot wildlife, but the A7IV would be a bit better for that than the Z6II. The lens zoom will be determined by which lens you get. This camera has interchangeable lenses so you can get any lens you want

  • @andreajobalchdip.2780

    @andreajobalchdip.2780

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@learningcameras cheers

  • @eduardocortes-dv4lo
    @eduardocortes-dv4lo2 жыл бұрын

    I just order it, just wonder how it is going together with the S 24- 70mm 2.8 for weddings?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's perfect for weddings

  • @yohannesyohannes3128
    @yohannesyohannes31283 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dani Watson Nikon z 6 II how many Minutes Maximum Record Video?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can record for 30 minutes and then it will automatically stop but you can hit record again after that. Or you can record externally to a Ninja V recorder and record to SSD drives unlimited in Prores

  • @peterjb49
    @peterjb492 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your review! I plan on getting the Nikon z 2 but can't decide on what package. One has 24_70 lens and the other comes with the adapter? Do you have a recommendation?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! So unless you already have a bunch of Nikon F mount lenses, I'd get the kit with the 24-70 F4. That's a great setup for getting started and then consider adding a prime lens in the future. Plus it's the only kit in stock lol: bhpho.to/3kPo88G

  • @peterjb49

    @peterjb49

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@learningcameras Thanks for responding! I have been following you for sometime and your presentations always are on point and very beneficial to my work, which is just for fun!

  • @reubencana
    @reubencana2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and is the lens 14-24 F2.8 does it hold 82 mm filters?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Not really. It kind of has a plastic front end that's threaded at 82mm but you will see the filter up until about 18mm. Nikon officially doesn't say it works with 82mm filters but I've used them on occasion

  • @reubencana

    @reubencana

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@learningcameras Thanks

  • @Korovilas
    @Korovilas3 жыл бұрын

    Current Nikon D610 owner. Looking to add some new lenses but don't know if I should just sell everything and start with new Z6ii and the new Z lenses? Thoughts?

  • @learningcameras

    @learningcameras

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! So I'm thinking you should definitely consider it. F mount is officially being discontinued so any lenses / cameras will start to depreciate pretty quickly now. If you are going to add new lenses to the D610, definitely consider buying used since the depreciation will be less. But if you are planning on buying new, I'd definitely use the opportunity to switch to Z mount since that's definitely the future with newer amazing quality lenses.

  • @Hereforfun441
    @Hereforfun4413 жыл бұрын

    We have the z6ii but still go back to the old D810 for certain things.

  • @frickseerose6146

    @frickseerose6146

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @Hereforfun441

    @Hereforfun441

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frickseerose6146 d810 is a killer portrait and wedding camera and is awesome in low light also in live view the D810 face detection is pretty bloody good for its time and will focus on the eye a good 90% of the time. I also shoot sports with it as well which everyone says it's no good for but I don't spray and pray to hopefully capture something maybe hahaha

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