Audio was bad in my last video and for this one you get half the experience. I’m so done 😤 🥴🥴

@nagual2335

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@V2KPhotography

3 жыл бұрын

KZread is forgiving, love your content man! As a Nikon and Sony user myself, I can completely relate to all the problems you listed. Still love my Nikon :)

@emoji5115

3 жыл бұрын

You're a busy man dude so we understand. but it is trippy AF though lmao!

@xXiTzMusicXx

3 жыл бұрын

at least the sponsor audio was good lol

@eduhgraficx

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was my speakers. *Sigh of relief*

Brother, the colors on ur jeans and t-shirt on Nikon is sooo good. Skin tones was fab and soo good to look. also the brown leather jacket of the model...

Was it just me who noticed a awesome change of video quality and sharpness with the change of the brand

@diegocuevas6064

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree with u buddy!

@sumyintmyatnobel1952

3 жыл бұрын

@@diegocuevas6064 i preferred the sony. the nikon looked rlly weird.

@Kiywii

3 жыл бұрын

@@sumyintmyatnobel1952 how does it look weird?

@sumyintmyatnobel1952

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kiywii it looks over saturated and warmer in my screen.

@AlumarsX

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, still needs 4K

Nikon's colours are underrated.

@adriangpuiu

3 жыл бұрын

olympus has best colour sciene out there , period ...

@gauravgangurde1610

3 жыл бұрын

I love Nikon's that punchy saturated vibrant colours. This are really underrated.😭😭

@ahmonon4352

3 жыл бұрын

Nikon color is cartoonish

@gyorgypisch7174

3 жыл бұрын

Canon has good color Nikon has good color Panasonic has good color Olympus has good color Pentax has color hell if I know if it's good Seems to me that only Sony had problems with it, but not anymore

@abhi85shah

3 жыл бұрын

Which camera company have best colour science?

I’m telling ya boy those Nikon colors are IT man😭😤😍

Gotta say I like the Nikon colors better than Sony. The blacks look deeper and more contrast.

@camilo8cheryl

3 жыл бұрын

reason why i stayed with nikon..its not the fastest out there, but i have learned to work around its limits since the Z6 launch.. tried sony's A7-iii but didn't like the lcd and evf quality plus the interface,,returned it and got the Z6..couldn't be happier

@denkadet_handstand

3 жыл бұрын

It’s called poor dynamic range, not more contrast 😂

My left ear is lonely; otherwise great vid!

@saulsigalov

3 жыл бұрын

lol yeah was wondering whats up with that

@DevAcharya

3 жыл бұрын

lol checked the headphones and realised it was audio mistake

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sick lol

@justfadezbarbershop7263

3 жыл бұрын

Dammmmmmm I thought something was wrong with my ear lol

@cadeholmquist1255

3 жыл бұрын

@@MannyOrtiz if you go into premier and duplicate the right side of audio and place it in the left side it will play the audio out of both sides

I’ve had my eye on the Nikon Z7 II for a while and this video sealed the deal for me, this is the camera I’m gonna save up for and buy one day. Thanks for the great video :)

@wangmr5090

2 жыл бұрын

买了吗

@cmduran

2 жыл бұрын

@@wangmr5090 还没有

@wangmr5090

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmduran 你们国家什么价格啊 z7ii

@cmduran

2 жыл бұрын

@@wangmr5090 $3,000 USD

@wangmr5090

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmduran 差不多啊和中国

Thanks Manni, as a Nikon user that’s all I needed to know, I’m going to buy it.

Everybody knows that Nikon has some of the best colors out of all the brands..

@MESSY-AF

3 жыл бұрын

only old people think that

@Jupiter2ignite

3 жыл бұрын

@@MESSY-AF right, because 33 is old🤦🏼‍♂️. Nikon literally does have some of the best colors in the game..

@djack4125

3 жыл бұрын

Sony designs great sensors.

@vieanhvu3159

3 жыл бұрын

I think so that.

@madfox7777

3 жыл бұрын

But when you can pick up any new Canon or Sony camera and have af that just works with both stills and video in harsh light with fast moving subjects image quality means nothing. But I hope they have a win with the z9, if really love to be able to make a confident switch back to Nikon and know that it will work time and time again (surf photography is very very demanding on af, so they're really honing to have to bring their a game with the z9).

My right ear know a lot than my left ear and now they are quarreling over that issue.

And the crazy thing is Matt Granger actually pronounces Nikon the correct way.

@jaimeduncan6167

3 жыл бұрын

More or less, he does in the Classical way (Japanese and Spanish way). But some time ago Nikon say. "Nikon" American style was the correct new way, then they backtracked a little bit and , less time I read it was both are right.

@Raevenswood

3 жыл бұрын

actually Nikon themselves said both ways are correct. but the Japanese pronunciation of Nippon (Japan in Japanese) is NE-Pon so it makes sense that Nikon would be pronounced Ne_kon not Nay-kon

@RetroPanic

3 жыл бұрын

Also in German ist is Niikon

@matthewwells1606

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. He says "nick-on", which isn't correct. For a Japanese speaker, the first syllable is pronounced like the English word "knee". But it is also a word that isn't only spoken in Japan, and so however anyone pronounces it is perfectly fine.

@virtualwarp

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewwells1606 As a Dutchman, I've always pronounced it as "knee-con." Funny to realize we Dutch have been pronouncing it right all along.

I used the Z6 for a year. I like the weight and compactness compared to my D810, and the Z lenses are amazing! I missed the resolution of my D810, though. That's why when the II generation was available, I sold my Z6 and got the Z6 II and Z7 II. Looking at the Z7 II photos, it put back a smile on my face that I get with my D810 photos.

@Tainoblazed

3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of selling my z6 and buying a z6ii. But is it really worth the upgrade?

@ThePinoyAggie

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tainoblazed I'm happy with the improvements with the second generation. The improved autofocus, extended shutter, and able to use a power bank to power the camera are ideal for my style of shooting.

@Tainoblazed

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePinoyAggie that’s good to know! I’m still on the fence on the upgrade. I won’t get much for the z6 body but I do want to upgrade. Was the price difference a lot to do the upgrade?

@ThePinoyAggie

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tainoblazed It depends on how you are going to sell your old gear. I sold mine from MPB, so the price quote was lower than if you sell it yourself. With the pandemic, I don't want to meet strangers to sell. Since I was getting the Z7 II. It makes sense for me to upgrade the Z6 to Z6 II so they are similar as possible.

@tedk2814

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same camp. High school sports shooter with D5 and D500 and portraits and family etc with D810 which I really love, so much. I bought a Nikon refurb Z6 last year just to learn the mirrorless ways and its OK. When should I purchase a Z7II is my question, really don't need to but........

I just shot an event yesterday with my boys. I am a Nikon user, for the first time I rented Sony cameras for the shoot, boy o boy I missed my Nikon quality like anything. the build and ease of shooting. I do not think I am switching to any other manufacture, waiting for Z9

I have never in my life used Wide Area AF. I don't even know that it existed. I always use single point, because I want to control the camera myself, and it works like a charm.

@virtualwarp

3 жыл бұрын

I've known of its existence and purposefully avoided this focus-mode at all cost. I never would've ever imagined professionals to ever work with it. I always thought this focus-mode was included for those still trying to learn about photography. I guess I was wrong. Though, I simply can not, for the life of me, come up with a scenario where this focus-mode is actually helpful or superior than any other focus-mode that exists.

@nathanhassani5366

2 жыл бұрын

@@virtualwarp how about landscape photography when you want to catch a very wide scene?

@virtualwarp

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanhassani5366 There's always something that I want to highlight in my landscape. So, I'd still use single point or group auto-focus mode. It's just my preference though. You can still try wide area auto focus for yourself to see if it is useful to you. To me, it simply isn't.

Never have these problems with my Z6II

All in on Nikon! Will only get better.

NIkon's color science is really second to none.

I am very impressed in just the second mirrorless camera Nikon has came this far. The Z9 looks like the model that is going to take them over the top and that technology will flow down stream. Like Nikon did from the D5 to the D850 and D500. The Z mount lenses are already crushing it they just need to catch up with AF and that looks to be happening very soon.

The workaround for the wide area focus 'challenge' is turning the focus ring of the lens. The focus will follow to the selected object. So you don't have to switch to large point. Works for me when needed.

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

So when your focus point is where you want it but its not focusing just turn the focus ring and it'll grab the object or person is that right.

@runcmd1419

3 жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 yeah, get it roughly close and af will finish the job.

@lukaszklopotek

3 жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 um, when your focus point is not where you want it to be, 'tell' the camera where it should focus, and it'll follow the subject. Still, I know it's a workaround, but the camera has no problems with recognizing real humans. Manny just set up an artificial case with some stool and a bright backgournd.

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukaszklopotek thats what I thought - Id always place the focus point myself - I didn't get what he was doing.

F/.095 a "fake flex". No truer words have been spoke!!🤣

@baronsilverton6504

3 жыл бұрын

For stills and portraiture it is definitely not practical. That said, its performance is unrivaled and in the cine world it competes head to head with lenses that are 2 and 3 times its price - so its all relative. It obviously isn't a lens that makes sense for us stills folks though - that's for sure :)

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

And then for that insane price 🥴

@TaipeiGeek

3 жыл бұрын

It's not a fake flex. That lens performs better than any comparable Leica lens including the Noctilux. It's just not for anybody. Btw, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 costs 12700 USD as of right now. Would you also call that a fake flex?

@airjaff

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaipeiGeek he's jealous because Sony doesn't make one

Picked up a Z50 recently. Love it. It became a rabbit hole. I wanted a FF for more light as well. Torn between Z7 and Z6ii. Decided that don’t need THAT much resolution and put $ towards lower ISO performance & better AF in Z6ii version. Wow. Colors, AF, sharpness with Z 35 1.8. I am stoked. I never used original Z6 but eye AF square on Z6ii is tiny & sticky. Thank you for all of your videos. They are amazing & helpful. You are very talented.

Wish Sony took a page from Nikon's system and made it so you can screen record and look through the viewfinder.

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

That dirty hdmi signal... I wish

@DuragVince-

3 жыл бұрын

Stop wishing and just use Nikon 😆

@luisdiegosalas

3 жыл бұрын

There is something else no one seems to talk about. And I want to ask you two. Nikon vs Sony when it comes to TTL performance for OCF and ND filters. I used Sony with both Profoto and Godox equipment and TTL consistently failed to produce good results with wide apertures (it heavily underexposed). This does not happen to me with Nikon bodies, unless I screw my metering (user error). I currently use TTL to get an initial good estimate of flash power in unusual situations , and I then switch to manual flash for consistency. With Nikon I get almost the same results I get with a flash meter. With Sony, under those same conditions (say f/1.4+ND(-6), ISO100 and 1/125s) TTL underexposes. Have you guys seen this behavior Manny, Francisco?

Wow, I love the Nikon colors, loved the comparison.

As a Nikon Z7 II shooter (coming from the D850) I thought this was a very fair video. The only thing I have to laugh about is KZreadrs pointing out the 1.08 crop at 4k 60fps. C'mon maan can you even tell there is a crop when you are shooting it? LOL. It's not like the EOS R with it's 1.7x crop. Plus, the 2021 Roadmap does not have a single f1.8 lens coming out (those are all released). The new 85mm is rumoured to be f1.2 (I already have the 1.8 and it's excellent). We don't know what aperture the other prime lenses are going to be yet (it's not stated on the Roadmap). You need to be clear on that if you are going to say such things because stating they will be 1.8 is inaccurate...

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

Five months later - still no fast glass.

@RobOnRefresh

2 жыл бұрын

@@youknowwho9247 - I assume you mean other than the 50mm F1.2?

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobOnRefresh Yes, other than that one single lens that weighs like 50% more than the competing offerings while giving the user zero advantages in other areas.

@RobOnRefresh

2 жыл бұрын

@@youknowwho9247 - LOL well your original complaint was a lack of fast glass. Now it's about weight and advantages? What advantages would you like to see? Most of the offerings out there at f1.2 are phenomenal with all of the manufacturers. Even the Nikon 50mm F1.8 S is phenomenal although not classified as "fast glass" I would say it kicks the crap out of the older F1.4 "fast glass" and it's super lightweight. If you are not a Nikon fan - that's cool but I don't think your arguments hold a lot of "weight" 😉

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobOnRefresh The comment is still about lack of fast glass. A 50 is not enough. I need a 35 f/1.4 or faster for weddings and something as long as 400 for sports. The FTZ adapter works like garbage. So what now?

Nikon colour looks amazing

As someone who went from a 5600 to a z6ii, I can definitely say it was worth the buy. Even with having enough money to pick up a sony or a canon, I still chose nikon. Their glass is untouchable. Their files are so nice. And when they perfect the system and have a camera in the game that is comparable to the craze that the 850 brought, (Assuming this will be the z8). Everyone will be eating their words. Thank you for your honesty, and your sick videos. I'm a fellow chicagoan as well. I hope one day I run into you shooting out in the wild!

@WilleyMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Except their glass isn't untouchable. RF glass is right there with it.

Too much negativity, I never get so frustrated over these things... I love my Nikon Z6ii and the lenses are great, 1.4 and 1.2 lenses are over rated.

@virtualwarp

3 жыл бұрын

True, 99% of the time, you'll never be shooting at those aperture numbers. The only circumstances where those aperture settings are actually justifiable are for low light scenarios and for artistic projects. That's it! Besides that, a skilled photographer won't ever go wrong with an f1.8.

@techtutorial9050

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the point of having f 1.4 or f 1.2 lens are not to shoot at those apeture it is to stop it down to get sharper image but it is argueable that in this day and age the miniscule difference is not worth anything and if that is where you are coming from I totally agree with you but the fact still remains that the image is sharper (most of the times because there will always be exeption for example vintage lens that can go to f 1 will not be sharper than modern days lens if stopped down) and for the focusing problem he is not being negative he is just being objective because the fact is nikon is the only camera with the problem that he showed in the video and you camera not focusing and even though it might not even be noticeable the problem is still there and may be the cause of some missed shot and I kind of knows how he feels because I'm a panasonic shooter which is not really known for having a great autofocus and this autofocus which nearly caused me a missed shot and is what is starting to push me over the edge to fuji right now and I am looking at what they are doing with the xh2 speculation and rumor.

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

@@virtualwarp So much nonsense in a single post...

@virtualwarp

2 жыл бұрын

@@youknowwho9247 It must be pretty easy to call a sound argument "nonsense" without providing a solid counter-argument that could actually prove me wrong.

I had a Nikon, Sony and Canon...📸 -Nikon shooters are the conservative nature photographers, who mostly photographing for them selfs. Or for a nature magazine! -Sony's are for the pixel peepers, they love digital sharpness. And for the brands hoppers, Sony is good but not a camera with soul. (they love the sharpening tool in Photoshop) -Canon is for the creatives they don't care about specs so much more for the rendering and colours. (they dislike the sharpening tool). In the End there is no bad camera of course....

@noel4140

3 жыл бұрын

this is an interesting take I've never heard before! cheers

Seeing you twice in one day? What a win for us...

I’m just an enthusiast and have had Nikon for 3 years. Nikon was my first. Lately I’ve considered changing systems but this video sorta reminded me why I love Nikon. Gotta be patient. On a side note, when you visit a Sony website or canon website for camera gear and then visit Nikon’s camera gear site, you see how Nikon is all about photography as an art. Just my opinion.

@DuragVince-

3 жыл бұрын

That’s because Sony is a consumer electronics company, not a camera company.

@ryanb8736

2 жыл бұрын

I just wish that camera company got serious with a focus a tracking system. They fell so far behind.

As a film shooter, I’m mind blown by the contrast and colors of the Z models. It’s quite reminiscent of film, in my opinion (emphasis on my opinion). On digital I still shoot with a Nikon D700 and a D750, but these Nikon Z have won me over, unlike the photos I’ve seen from other brands (except Fuji). Really amazing photos.

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

The colour is accurate as well - very impressive for commercial work. See 'the bite shot' she moved to Z from canon because she shoots food and nikon is the easiest to work with.

I'm getting a 97% in focus rate of people on horses going over jumps with my Z6 and Z7II using Wide modes. It almost never misses. The fact that Area and Eye AF may not put a box on the subject is not really important. I suspect in real life, it would take you about 2 seconds to choose the right AF mode and get the shot. Overall a nicely balanced review. And you're right -for someone using one system the Z7II is a terrific camera. I actually think using multiple systems makes it a bit harder - like combining a DSLR and mirrorless.

@ronaldpollard8990

3 жыл бұрын

Eric what you are saying is Spot On it!!!

@DuragVince-

3 жыл бұрын

And, most people don’t understand that exact point. Just because the square doesn’t move as fast as Sony or Canon over the eyeball, it doesn’t mean that you will get an out of focus picture if you take a picture and the square isn’t directly on the eye...The picture will still be 100% in focus because the camera already knows what needs to be in focus, it’s a machine mechanism, so we can truly say that the square is for atheistic purposes....lol. There lies the problem with the whole Nikon blows and Sony and Canon is the best and way ahead...just stupidity over and over again in 2021.

Face detection is not a problem as the depth of field is enough to cover the eyes if you are far away.

@virtualwarp

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, the people who don't realize this shouldn't even be buying a camera within this price range.

@the_original_skytiger

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the biggest farce in all of photography. People eat it up on the forums. lol

@virtualwarp

3 жыл бұрын

@@the_original_skytiger Haha, indeed. It's freaking ridiculous.

@youknowwho9247

2 жыл бұрын

That's nonsense. Whoever thinks this has never worked with an f/1.2 prime on a high res camera. You can definitely tell whether the eyes, the ears or the nose is in focus.

@the_original_skytiger

2 жыл бұрын

@@youknowwho9247 Your comment shows you know nothing about depth of field. Go find a chart.

The Z roadmap shows a new 85mm planned, looks like it will be a f1.2, to pair with the 50mm f1.2. I think having a range of f1.8 primes available is great.

@steventhomas231

3 жыл бұрын

Cant imagine how big the 85 1.2 will be judging by the size the 50 1.2 😮😮

@noephoto85

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventhomas231 maybe like the Sigma 105 1.4? :)

@steventhomas231

2 жыл бұрын

@@noephoto85 probably. Much rather have 1.4 and be smaller and lighter like the excellent sigma 85 1.4 for Sony mirrorless.

@noephoto85

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventhomas231 i own this, i like this size too. These Days i have worked with some Canon files from a friend and i must say that these raws are great & easy to handle, but the lenses for sony are amazing! The 24 1.4GM and all the other GM stuff. Compact & very good, thats the future for me. And like the aperture rings so much.

@nikoolix

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventhomas231 Canon has an RF 85 1.2, the Nikon should be about the same size. But a 1.4 would be nice.

I love Nikon and my D850 but got tired of waiting for a professional competent mirrorless camera so I bought the Canon R5......and boy I haven’t been disappointed. Love that camera!!

@Agora1981

3 жыл бұрын

If z7 is not competent camera ....

@ghlocal1

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, for I meant wildlife photography! Unfortunately Nikon is lagging behind Canon and Sony.

Great video as usual Manny. I still love my Z6II and I agree about the lenses. Your reviews are always unbiased and honest. Thanks for the video.

Love you Manny, watch out for the audio only on the left channel. many people listen on headphones and hear you only in one ear.

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn’t notice. I used the new rode wireless go thinking it was all good

Love my Nikon Z6ii. Super great for wedding films!

Love PPA, the insurance and educational opportunities are definitely at the best level!

I think with a new processor will definitely help Nikon instead of two of an older model. Can't wait to see what the Z9 brings to the table.

Good and honest review Manny. I already have a Z6 and recently got a Z7 II and really like the camera, the image quality like you said is second to none. I'm mainly a stills guy and do a little video here & there, so the Z 7 II fits my needs perfectly and the work around is second nature after owning the Z6. I've been a Nikon shooter since the 1980's and just like their eco-system of DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming videos on the Z 7 II and other photography topics.

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

What is the work around Im not familiar with Z cameras.

@lloydterryjr.bodygraphicsphoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 use subject tracking for both people and inanimate subjects. I mapped it to my FN1 button on the front of the camera and can bring it up quickly by pressing the button. With this I just place the white box over the subject and it comes into focus and will track it regardless of where I reposition the lens.

@adaigwe635

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried D810?

I'm a Nikon guy and I agree with everything you said. Pros, cons, quirks you nailed it! Personally, I love my Nikon and can live with the quirks because it doesn't impact my workflow or really matter for my type of shooting but you were spot on with all your points and it's worth noting for the potential consumer.

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

Im still staying with my D750 until they sort this out. Plus I just cant understand why they can't back up video with two processors. The A73 can do it, and how old is that camera. Nikon really need to hurry up or they will lose more customers to their competitors.

Nikon is so so so beautiful ! nothing compares !!

Manny - I appreciate your objectivity - sets you aside from several of your 'peers'. Keep up the great work :)

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

And also can you talk about the Nikon color science and 3D micro contrast that is being forgotten by other manufacturers

Who the hell shoot at auto area focus mode all the time, i never used it, just Single or Group and good to go.

appreciate the honest review! I've notice the weird difficulty with focus also, but I mostly shoot portraits and love everything else about it! The Z5 is also the steal of the year if you only need entry level video specs. The IQ is amazing, dynamic range amazing, the images are natural and beautiful not clinical and soulless, I love and prefer pro level 1.8 lenses over 1.4/1.2, ibis works great, ergos are best imo, classic ruggedness typical of Nikon, etc... ALL these new cameras or beyond good enough. It's just about each persons priorities.

The z7ii is just fine. You need to learn that each af feature is very particular in what you choose for what. I go between 3. I shoot weddings full time for 15 years, I'm used to film, SLR, and in the end shot with the D850. Zero problems with the z7ii. I'm going to wait though to see what they come out with.... 8 etc. Thougt about 9, but I'm fine with this, and hopefully they can come up with an in between 9 and 7ii without bulkiness of 9.

Manny's "Wig Twin Brother " and the "Bloopers" are my favorite 🤣🤣🤣❤️.

Hey Manny I always appreciate your unbiased opinion!

Forgive me. This might be because I am still on a DSLR, but pretty much the first thing I learned was to select the AF point myself and not use something like auto area AF, exactly because you leave it up to the camera, and I want to decide where it should focus. Even if an R5 decides to focus where I want it 95% if the time, I’d still rather choose the AF point myself. You say it’s a workaround. Again, maybe it’s because I’m using a DSLR, but I can’t imagine thinking like that.

I’m glad we got the honest thoughts instead of the dishonest ones 😃👍

I use touch screen Af the most. Never an issue, I pick what I want not the camera. it is on AF-area continuous. This is on the older Z6.

The IQ and color from my z6 are the best I’ve seen. And the nef files are just sweet to work with. New FW just came out to further improve af too.

Always love the honesty and the vids, 🙌

I respect this video so much. You took some time with the camera before giving your thoughts and as a result you're really aware of how good of a tool it is, despite it not being on the level of its competitors. I wish all reviews were that honest.

Problem I have is that the Nikon cameras are never in stock. I’ve been wanting to get a Z6ii since it came out and still not in stock. B&H told me yesterday that they won’t have any until after April 20th. Thinking about picking up an A7iii since it is still on sale.

@MannyOrtiz

3 жыл бұрын

Damn didn’t even realize that

@lilnape2604

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely hard to get because new stock is ate up by the backorder line. Looks like Amazon is getting a restock soon. Can also check your local brick and mortar store.

@viewfinderthis

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilnape2604 Yeah, I was told that as well. Get on preorder list and they are being shipped out according to the list. So who knows when that will actually be though if they aren't getting anymore till 4/20/2021. Nowhere I am has it and I live in NYC. Not even Nikon USA website has it. When I talk to my friends in other countries it's in stock everywhere. Since I only have a Nikon D7100 and the 50mm f/1.8 lens and that's it. I'll probably grab the Sony A7iii and try it out to see how I like since B&H has a great return policy. Plus I just talked to them and they said I return it within 30 days no problem.

@lilnape2604

3 жыл бұрын

@@viewfinderthis nikonusa nps has been lacking too but is great in other countries. Nikon USA needs to get it together, even on social media other Nikon accounts of other countries are creating more content. You’ll like the A7iii!

@viewfinderthis

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilnape2604 I couldn't agree with you more on the appearance of Nikon USA. The other thing too is, it's not just the cameras not being in stock .Alot of their lenses aren't in stock either but yeah, any camera these days are great. It's gonna come down to availability.

At the beginning of the video when you switch from the Sony to the Nikon, colors got so much better! The image just got glued together, it instantly had that “wholeness” feeling to it.

I'm still in the Z6, absolute love.

Bro this new editing style for your videos is top notch!! It is so soothing haha nice stuff Manny! ✊🏽

I am using Z6 II. New firmware made a big step forward. Very good camera. I just wish to have 85mm 1.2 for Z.

My right ear enjoyed this review

I am considering purchasing the Nikon Z6II.Thanks for the video😀

I hate that too, but I hit the ok button and place it on the feature that I want to focus on. It is almost like Nikon did this on purpose so that they left it up to the shooter to pick the target instead of the camera. They just never bothered to tell anyone. When I hit the ok the target locks in the middle and I move it to what I want to track and I hit BBF and it hangs on to the subject. But yes it would be nice if I did not have to do that.

i don't use auto area focus anyways..so for me the Z7-ii is perfect for stills and my type of shooting. waiting for mine in the next 2 days :)

Great advice for the Nikon. I've got an older D90 and no matter what setting it doesn't auto focus very well. I have to open the aperture to get a wider range in focus. I guess after all these years, they still havent figured it out.

Nikon specifically mentioned an improvement of Eye AF in the new firmware but nothing about object detection. Being optimistic here but I believe that these issues might be fixed in the future firmware upgrades considering this is the first major update (first gen Nikon Z cameras got 3 updates) :)

Love all the new touches to your videos, bro. Next level. It’s what separates you from the others.

I like what you've said in the past, whatever glass you have, you will find a top notch mirrorless for all brands. You can't go wrong in 2021!

Thanks for that, you pointed to the major issue with the Z6 II: the back focus. The AF in Nikon's cameras is 'an eternal issue'. Even the firmware V1.3 for Z6 Ii does not improve the issue. I have complained about the back-focus in Nikon for years, with D500, D7000, over D7200, even D7500 and recently also Z6 II and Z50. It is frustrating for how long Nikon ignores its user and fan base. These cameras will just for no apparent reason ignore even numerous subjects in foreground and focus on the far background: trees, sky, horizon. Maybe the algorithms in the fabled Z9 will finally solve it, now that Nikon in 2020 is merely the distant 3rd in the market share. Maybe they finally awake "oops, we should have respected our users."

Started out with Nikon D7500, then tested the Z5 but finally settling with this beauty Z7ii 🥰

Before I watch, I love my Z7II. Let’s see what you think. 👀

Sony is still King, when it comes to focusing, Manny 🙂👌👌

Now you’re going to have to do a video about why the audio was so bad here. This was the new rode?!!

The issue is that it's a non-issue on Sony and Canon bodies, which is something Nikon engineers are undoubtedly acutely aware of. Whether that's a future firmware update, a mark III future model with a next generation image processor, more autofocus points on sensor, or whatever; the technicals don't really matter for practical users, Nikon is still lagging in autofocus relative to its key competitors. But since autofocus isn't the prime selling consideration for all shooters, to these consumers, it's also a non-issue as Nikon users.

@ronaldpollard8990

3 жыл бұрын

Real Talk. Craftsmanship is the real Skill set! I am having a ball with my Z System for sports editorial headshots events etcccc. Selecting and using the correct AF for the Occasion is truth!

@markshirley01

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree I think it is a real problem for Nikon when its competing in tough market. I haven't upgraded because of the mixed reviews on AF.

Thank you for your very informative and honest review. You're as sincere, factual and honest as anyone I've ever watched a camera review from. 📸👋👍👋

The update on the Z6II was very noticeable especially for AF, not just photo but video it was outstanding which in combination with the low light performance its an absolute beast. I was planning on buying the Z7II to compliment the Z6II but I'm waiting to see what happens with the Z9, ive got no doubt that they are on the right track and I'm going to be stoked to see what they bring.

@AZTEC_ARTS2023

Жыл бұрын

I heard many bad comments on the Z6II because of its AF system ... would you confirm ?? Or did the latest firmware update fix that ???

Very honest review. Subscribed. Unsubscribed from that guy with a big hair.

The Nikon 50 1.2 is enormous!!

Hands down best Z7ll video yet.

Some very good comments on the Z7II. I am a Nikon Fanboy but can't say I am the biggest fan of the Z camera, as I just can't get used to the hand grip, which feels inferior to something like the D850, also, I prefer the button layout of the D850 (something the Z9 looks to be more similar to). Where I will defend Nikon is video and lenses. Nikon's philosophy with top end video is to record it externally to something like the Atomos Ninja 5, which has various advantages. Longer recording times, a better viewing screen (you don't need a tilt out screen) and exceptional quality video. As for the lenses. Nikon has been slow when it comes to releasing Z mount ultrafast glass but they have almost completed their 1.8 lens line up, which is exceptional quality and Nikon already has a huge amount of glass for their F mount, which is easily transferred over. Nikon have said that they will announce minimum10 new lenses over the next year (I suspect several for the Z9 at the Olympics), which is actually a huge amount of glass, with the only really maybe Sigma being close and Canon beating Nikon in terms of glass released. I won't comment on the af, because you are much more knowledgeable than I on the current AF of the Z 7II. Really at the moment, you can't go wrong with any of the camera systems (except maybe Pentax) and what ever you get is going to be good.

Manny you did a great job showing the issues with the auto area. It’s the reason why i sold my z6 for an a7riii

@DuragVince-

3 жыл бұрын

So it shows it’s lagging but even you take the picture while it’s lagging and you get everything in focus...what’s the complaint here? Lol ridiculous. Oh look it doesn’t move fast enough that means everything will be out of focus and the camera sucks and it’s not on Sony’s level, blah blah blah...Child, even if the AF square doesn’t move as fast, you still get amazingly sharp and in focus pictures.

@gstpierre69

3 жыл бұрын

@@DuragVince- Did you watch the video and/or read my comment? I have no issues with the eye af, most of the time it works great. The only issues I had with eye af is when it was dark with a third party 24-70 2.8. My issue with the autofocus was with the auto-area not wanting to focus on things in the foreground. I know that there are work arounds to this issue but it's super annoying having to do these and it has caused me to miss many shots. Maybe you don't shoot in the same style as me, and this hasn't been an issue for you. If that's the case then that's great, I loved the z6. The ergonomics are still way better than the Sony, and the viewfinder is on a different planet. Different people can have different opinions/preferences.

@gstpierre69

3 жыл бұрын

@@mainmain5303 Thanks for the insightful comment.

Because I didn't already have enough reasons to buy the Nikon Z7II, that wide area AF... Thanks mate

Manny knows photo!

I’m curious.... why haven’t you played with the LUMIX S5 yet?

how does the battery hold up, as far as last?

Thanks for the objective review, really appreciate the honest fair summary. I am very happy to have you as a Nikon user!

GETTING THE CAMERA NOW WANTED TO GET THE Z9

Great video, Manny. On point with everything. Appreciate your easy going, non-clickbait approach.

Love the colors of the .jpg in Nikon Z 6 II . I don't have to post processing most of my school photos of events. I rarelly miss photos now .

Nikon is always the best.

Hello Brother Manny Ortiz, which camera is better for wedding videography and wedding photography between Nikon Z 7ii and Fuji Film XT4 ? Thanks Brother 🙏

Those background focus issues are no joke, happens to me from time to time with my Z5 even with a small focusing point. It needs more than a hardware upgrade to fix, they need to improve the focusing algorithm.

Did you download the latest firmware update (version 1.10) ? It's supposed to improve the autofocus...

is painful with headphones, but great review

Lol. You brought back that dude from the other video. He needs his own show! Genius.

My right ear enjoyed your review.

Bought the Z6 right before the second generation came out.... really the only thing I want is for the Zone EyeAF to be added to the first gen firmware.

Best outros on KZread. Haha, love them bro! Don't change them! 🍻