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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Very nice review! Those landscape photos were jaw dropping.

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

Wow the opening intro looked amazing!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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?

Just bought mine, backordered until the end of January

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.

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! 🙂

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

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? :)

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.

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

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 .

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.

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.

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

Planning to buy this upgrading from my Nikon D600

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.

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.

Exceptional Video !

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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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

Awesome video Thanks

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?

Dang that behind the scenes gimbal work is fire 😎

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Hi Dan fantastic video thanks

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

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.

You have my sub. Great review.

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.

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

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

I'm loving my nikon z6 ii.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

Hi Dan interesting review thx but what's your opinion regarding it in 2023 is it still that great compared to maybe other newer models from other brands and when do you think we will see a 6iii now that the z8 is here Just feel like the z6ii and 7ii are quit old as they came out in 2020 which was 2 years after the z6 and z7 so time wise I'd say its time for a upgrade but what do you think thx

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

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.:-)

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

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

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?

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

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

I hope Nikon does my go under

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!!

What video settings did you keep while shooting the ferrari videos especially interior? Do you keep on manual? What was your autofocus set to?

Im fine with my nikon d3400 thank you 💁

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

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

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?

Would you do a Video Grading the Flat profile?

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 .

I'm looking to switch from Fuji to a Full Frame System but I really can't decide which system to buy in. Tbh i bought a Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN for Sony but I'm waiting for the Sony A7IV. My biggest concern are ergonomics because I have huge hands, so sony is probably the wrong option. Nikon could be the best fit since Canon is a really expensive system to buy in. What are your selling points for the nikon system? I'm really wondering

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

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

Great Review Dan! I've a question: you know with kids photography things can get quite challenging with an eye-AF or when shooting video. In your opinion, is the Z6 II capable of tracking a 3 year old child who keeps moving? And what about videoing a child that age? Thank you in avance. Enrico

I ordered this lastnight 🙂

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

Great thank you 🤩

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.

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

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.

I have a lot of fx Nikon lenses that I couldn’t afford to upgrade also. Would you say the ftz adapter would work well with these with the Z6ii? Nikon 14-24 2.8G if-Ed Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 AF-S ED Nikon 24mm pc-e tilt shift

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

I'm new to all this, something i want to do as a hobby and the most annoying thing was choosing a camera from all the cameras out there. so using the bh comparison on their website i have chosen the xs10 by fuji, the price was right and the specs were right in line with other cameras but now after seeing your review im considering exchanging this for the z6ii...what would you advise someone like me to do?

I think the "Z's" are the best-looking and built mirrorless cameras in the category. Sony A7iii is not as well built and Canon R5/6's have a fake (too-colorful) video output. Btw, Dan goes the Z6ii use the full-frame when outputting 60fps over hdmi to a recorder (Ninja V) or crop as in-camera recording. Thanks!

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