Good to see someone gush over Nikon and not Sony or Canon. To many channels delivering the same perspective on the same gear. Not that you convinced me to buy Nikon but I appreciate the point of view. 🥂

Really nice pics. We have been missing you two and its great to see you posting again. We love our Z's.

Great tip on the infinity setting with the z mount lenses. I have a few of them and didn't know that...very cool! I also didn't know about the extended shutter feature. Loved the images too!

Life long Nikon shooter and I've been seriously considering switching over to a different platform. The thought of it has made me cringe, so I've really tried to get a good feel for the Z7ii to see whether or not it'd be wise to shift for myself. Your video and some other finer details have been a big help, I'll be staying with Nikon. For what I do the move over from the D850 to the Z7ii will be perfectly fine. Thanks for your insights, totally appreciate it.

Great vid. Here is my tip for you... I use 2 sec "Exposure delay" on my 7ii instead of 2 sec timer. When you turn your camera off and on, Exposure Delay is still at 2 secs. I have also added Exposure delay mode option to my I menu so I can turn it on and off quickly.

It's great to see you back out in the field again! Although I'm a Canon guy, the Nikon Z7ii has some pretty cool features. The photos came out very well!

You can set 3 types of settings via the U1, U2 and U3 dials ( top left switch). The extended exposure time that you can do with this Z7ii and the Z6ii is a blessing for landscape shooters. The z f4 lenses can shoot in the evening, just set your timer a little longer. Great video Bro

I'm so happy I landed on your video. I've been torn on buying the D850 or the Z7ii and your content broke my "analysis paralysis". Everything is well explained and your photos are amazing, thank you!

Welcome to the Nikon mirrorless family (although you already had a Z6)! I really hope they come out with the 100-400 soon. That 20 f1. 8 is a beautiful lens, I'm super jealous. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and videos from you guys!

Just FYI the z6ii and z7ii have something called exposure smoothing for time lapse and it works in interval mode or time lapse movie mode. It smooths out the fluctuations in exposure that happened when clouds cover the sun or at sunset for example so you can get smooth transitions between light and dark. It’s basically the kind of stuff that canon’s used to be able to do when magic lantern firmware was around but way better.

Thanks for sharing that tip about infinity focus reset when setting the camera to manual focus and the turning it off. I have both the Z6II and Z7II and these are the two best Nikon cameras that I have ever owned, love them! And the Z glass is great. I don’t have the 20 f1.8 I wish I did did, but I have the 14-30, 24-70 f4, 35 & 50 1.8 as well as the 70-200. I can not complain about any of this glass it is all stellar!

Mike, I’m so glad that Ansel Adams finally weighed in on the Nikon Sony debate. I’ve been waiting for that for years😉. You got some pretty epic light work with and some stellar photographs to boot. Thanks for sharing. piece Safe Travels.

Beautiful images Mike. Thanks for taking me along.

7:20 re: 2 second timer resetting when turning camera off. James Brew came up with the idea of using the exposure delay function instead. This setting is remembered when turning the camera off.

That last picture you showed was phenomenal!!!!

That last photo on this video is outstanding shot and the way you composed the shot. I'll be using some of your techniques on my next photo shoot in New Mexico

Fujifilm X-T2 already had this long shutter function by just putting SS dial to T and moving back dial up to 15'. It's interesting to see technology flowing through the market though. But nikon does have its advantages. I've been looking into it.

Timelapses FTW!!!!!

I did the same 8 months ago. As I sold all, I could have gone sony. I remain Nikon and do not regreat it. The main reason was the lenses and the 14-24 2.8 that can fit filters was the main reason. I thing there is much to improve in z bodies to be ahead of sony and now Canon, but I am shure nikon will be there soon. Eventually I will upgrade the z7ii, and have something even or superior than sony and canon. But the Z lenses quality is unbeatable, and there is where the money is invested.

Hi Mike, great to see you back on YT. I went to the Z7 right after it came out and sold almost all of my F mount gear. I've been quite happy with my current lens kit, unfortunately, I sold my 105 macro and still can't get the Z mount 105 to replace it. Fortunate, I do have an Irix 150 macro, to use while I wait for the Z mount to become available. I left Arizona for good, although I'm sure I'll be visiting on occasion.

4:39 Superstition Mountains. I know it :) Stopped there while on a work trip one morning. Beautiful place especially in spring with the flowers bloom (I got lucky and was there then, with my D700...way back when).

I'm sure someone has already said this but, the timer will extend do 15 min not 30 min. But that's still better than having to use bulb mode with an intravelometer to do 3 or 4 min long exposures. What tripod are you using? It looks like a Benro. I just bought the Benro 38 C mach 3. I went with the Colorado tripod co. highline ball head. I have the z6 II and I love it. I also bought the 20mm f/1.8. It's a great combo. Hudson Henry did a video recently on how great these 2 cameras can focus in low light. If you turn the low light assist on you can hand hold the camera and use auto focus to focus on a bright star or planet. Then put the camera back on the tripod. You can have everything set for blue hour and then take the camera off to focus on a star/planet and then put the camera back on to do the milky way shots. How cool is that? Not many cameras can do that.

The infinity focus tip is fantastic! Thank you!

I do like the wide angle shot,especially like how the cholla cactus fills the void in the mid ground.

I have a Z7 and was saving up for the 14-24mm S lens. You make a great argument for selling my 20mm G lens and getting the 20mm and 14-30mm S lenses. Great images, BTW.

Nice vid! I love the last pic, superb composition 👍🏻

I started using the f2.8 Z lenses and the pictures were amazing but those lenses were heavily and bulky. Not for hiking and long trips. Now back to using the f/4 lenses except for my 20mm. love the 1.8. Great video

I’m considering z7m2 after being using d800e since 2012. Also thinking of Sony RX1 m2

I had some and have some D200, D300, D700, D750, D850, Z7ii, D3s... D700 beats them all: better colors, better noise, images have the elusive quality of film, feels like a camera in my hand. More pixels? Video... is not photography. Yes, eye detection is SOMETHING to have. Here we speak about landscape photography. I would like to suggest to pay a visit to Ansel Adam's negative of Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico and then learn about his about 12 hours spent in the dark room with one of the poorest negatives to one of the greatest masterpieces in photography. It is all about Blood, Sweat, Tears and Foil. About 30-40 years ago I read in National Geographic about a photographer whose gear was stolen in Africa. She went to small store, bought all the instant cameras (film in a paper housing) and went to her assignment. Guess what? Her photos were published by NG. Imagine Rubens changing brushes because a new hair was discovered.

Focusing on night sky. Have you tried single servo focus pin point and turning on low light auto focus in the custom menu? You can hand hold to focus on a bright star or better yet planet. try it with your 20mm F 1.8 Then mount on tripod to take a test shot for focus

Fantastic images as always Mike. I'm with you on the Z cameras. They are absolutely amazing .. . and as you mention those lenses are beautiful. Great video my friend. One great benefit of the Z mk 2 cameras is that you can shoot the in camera timelapse in movie mode and stills mode at the same time .. therefore having the best of both worlds later on.

Also with time lapse with z6/7ii vs 1st gen is being able to have both stills and a timelapse in camera at the same time!! Do not have to wait tell you get home to see if you like how it all is or not. But man oh man I wish they would give us the 900 second exposure as a firmware update in the 1st gen z6/7

I also have a z7ii I live in Tucson az I go shoot in Gates pass near old Tucson hope to run into u one day

I’m trying to decide, the Nikon Z7II or the a Sony A7RIV. What are the benefits of one over the other? I should mention I print big, and have made 40x60 prints, but usually go no larger than 32x48.

Wait for 15 years Nikon Z6III & Z7 III cameras must have flip screen to vary-angle selfies, effective pixels24.5，5mp sensor, if not I will change to Canon R6II camera which is better vary-angle flip screen.

Hi Mike, awesome video. I did miss Chris. ;-) I am disappointed with Canon's offering in my price range so I am considering switching systems. I was seriously considering the Nikon D850 but you video has helped me to shy away from D850. I am trying to put together my first video of my most recent trip. I went to Fantasy Canyon in Utah. As you know it is a lot of work putting together a video, especially for my first one. Again thank you for the video.

So what you're essentially saying is that Mr. Ansel Adams was ahead of his time gear wise too? Thanks for some great insight about the Nikon Z7II and beautiful images!

Great combo mike i have z6 and 20mm for astro and z7i for landscapes. Hopefully Nikon release the 100-400 z mount soon which will be landscapers dream along with other f4 S lens available.

As you said lens availability is a challenge I think its almost there from a landscape perspective. As you alluded to, from a wildlife perspective it is short, doable however. 20m 1.8, 14-30 f4, 24-70 2.8 and a 100-400 f4 (needed now). I bought and returned the 14-24 2.8, I didn't see that big of a difference to the F4 to align $2700 to it.

The not saving of the last setting (timer) is a PITA and I hope Nikon fixes in a firmware update.

Love the opening quote! 🤣 It sounds like we have similar styles. I’m just starting with the Z7ii as my D850 back-up. Right now I’m depending on the ftz2 to allow me to leverage my F-mount glass. (I have a lot) I’m having a hard time justifying Z mount glass just to duplicate lenses. How much difference does it make for your prints?

Love that tripod. May I request the link?

Great work.

Thank you for your time. I have watched several of your videos and I think you handle details thoroughly. I have been looking for a great tripod and head. I am impressed with the one you use. What is the tripod you use? What is the head you use? Thanks for your time.

Nice shots Mike. I'm also considering switching from my D850 to a Z7II. I was considering the S glass of 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8 but was on the fence about the 14-24 F2.8 or the 14-30 f4. The 2.8 version is a bit sharper but its also bigger and needs 112mm filters. Do you find the 14-30 f4 sharp enough to print big? Try to stay cool!

What exactly is the problem with the lens selection for the Z line of cameras, the only lenses missing are telephoto lenses, for landscape "which I don't do" it looks like Nikon has it covered with the Z line, and you can still use the still great F mount glass, be it from Nikon or Sigma or Tamron. I myself use the D850 and D500 paired to my Sigma 500mm f4 sport and Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 "pretty much bird and wildlife photography", and still use the fantastic Nikon 70-200VR2.8 which was introduced in 2003. My question is when did the D850 stop being a fantastic landscape camera, oh it didn't.

Ive got a d850 and its a awesome camera but its pretty obvious that most of the F mount glass cant keep up with the 46mp sensor. I think for anyone looking to shift to Mirrorless Nikon Z is the Obvious choice, Canon Rf is way to Expensive for the average buyer.

Thanks for making this video and all the others I have watched. I was waiting for the Z9 to come out but with your stellar review of the Z7II I may go that route instead. I like the full size bodies so the Z9 was just drawing me in... I have already decided the Cannon R3 did not have enough resolution and the R5 was a Cannon and not much better then the Z7II. I love the full size body so I was waiting on the Z9 or the Sony Alpha. As you point out the Z7II has about everything you need for landscape photography... If you could get any Z mount S glass you wanted which ones would you buy... Thanks again for your videos.

R5 bro

Great vlog mate really enjoyed your Images and the tip about Infinity, would that work on all S line lenses ?.

Again, Beautiful photos. What state are you in?

nice guys. how well does the battery hold up?

My first time seeing this video and what is that black spec, Thing , Animal or person walking on the right side of the screen @ 8:19 of the video ..

Love your Ansel Adams quote. :) Way Cool photos! In your opinion, are the Z lens better than the RF lens?

Hello Mike I am going to Italy this month to shoot Astro and I got the 20 mm f1,8 z lens and the z7ii. Do you always shoot astro in horizontal or do you use landscape too? Great tip on the infinity focus on the z lenses👍

Colorado has even been hot this spring & summer. YUK

Can I ask do you turn ibis off when using a tripod? I have Z7ii but haven't really tested it out yet.

$20 intervalometer? It’ll do even longer exposures. Lenses - I’m sure they will have a full complement eventually. Just takes time, right? I came back to photography after digital was well on its way. I bought into the Sony system and am happy but it was the same problem at that time - not a huge native selection.

What’s up Mike! Can’t say for certain cause my camera isn’t near by right now, but I believe if you change the shooting mode to timer within the actually menu system and not the “i” menu… I think it remembers that and stays on timer turning camera on and off. I might be wrong though. Can’t remember.

Hey Mike. Good video! I just purchased the z 6II. Do you use the “Focus Shift “ feature?

What tripod is that and mount holding your z?

My D850 focuses across the entire field of view while in live view.

Nice video.

DSLR Nikon D780 shutter speed goes up to 900 seconds

Stay cool, Dude! 😎 👍 🥂

When a "point" for the Zii is absurdly described as "absolutely Crazy! absolutely Huge!" something as irrelevant as not having to press a button when finishing a photo in bulb mode, then you know this newer is exactly the same as the D850, except with a crappy EVF(3.69mp!!! WTF!) and worse autofocus. Ill defintaley be sticking to the D850 for now.

The first 5 seconds are fake news, but the rest of the video is great. I hope that the longer you have/use your Z7ii, the more you will like it.

Why????

You claim "I don´t do wild life photography but no stop to justify the "upgrade" from D850 because wild life features... Say you upgrade because you want to have the last camera on the market, period.. The only feature I miss is in my D850 is + 30 sec timer. There's no picture or Time lapse you can make with a Z7 II or whatever Z camera, I can´t do with a D850, and you know it. By the way, D850 is the best DSLR camera ever made, Period. Cheers

Big up extended shutter…😂😂😂😂 the simple things eh….😂😂😂😂

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