REJ Loc: Ontario Canada

What is the general thoughs on this camera. REJ.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thought, though, is that there are vast quantities or reviews available. Here is one. https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z6-ii.htm

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Generally though it works OK. Mine is the early Z6, not the version II.

The FTZ adapter works OK with specified lens types. Older F-mount lenses are easier to use on a Sony.

I bought it for its special compatibility with some Leica lenses. For any other application I prefer the a7III. There doesn’t seem to be any essential reason to get a Z6/Z6II compared to its Canon and Sony rivals if you’re building an all-OEM outfit from scratch.

Bill_de Loc: US

I have a Z6. It's OK as a walk around body, although I now prefer either of Nikon's DX mirrorless for that.

Since I have a good collection of F mount lenses, my F mount bodies get .more use when I specifically go out to play photographer.

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Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Here is a thorough review, after months of use, by Thom Hogan. Unlike Rockwell, his opinions are well reasoned.

https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-cameras/nikon-z-camera-reviews/nikon-z6-ii-camera-review.html

Grahame Loc: Fiji

I too have the Z6 which I purchased as a replacement for a dying D300 and as backup to my D800.

Technically I can not fault it and have found it handles challenging scenarios such as retaining focus with AF on runners coming towards me well.

During the past few days I have used it with the FTZ, a 1.4 TC and 80-400mm at a couple of locations both on a tripod and off and was stunned with the results of a grab shot of a kingfisher. 580mm, 1/25s, hand held (shoulder supported), a very severe crop and a keeper at 1800 px wide. Was it luck, in camera VR or AF accuracy of mirrorless?

What I can not get used to is the small size of the camera necessitating the closeness of controls on the rear right side. To use the cursor I have to use my thumb nail, which just seems wrong.

The only other annoying thing I have found is that when using the 'Focus Shift' function, once setting up and starting the stack shots the EVF/Monitor is blank. This makes it totally impossible for doing such an obvious procedure as tracking a moving critter until that instant it stops moving then pressing the button and the sequence firing off.

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Having read your linked review, I admire Rockwell’s style even more than previously. The linked review is very detailed for very OCD geeks, which certainly can be useful to some potential buyers. But buyers really ought to read Rockwell to get the uncluttered big picture.

rchadlock Loc: Plano, Texas

I have the Z6II and love it! I also purchased the Z 24-70 2.8 lens and together makes a great system. I shoot horse racing in day light and night and have been very happy with the results. It is significantly lighter in weight than my D4s, but this high quality combo is a lighter system and is what I was looking for.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

If your not going to be shooting sports, wildlife or action, then this camera will work great for you.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I love my pair of Z6 bodies. Best of luck.

kelso007 Loc: Circle Pines Minnesota

It's great - I love it!

REJ Loc: Ontario Canada

What kind of photos are you interested in. REJ.

kelso007 Loc: Circle Pines Minnesota

I shoot a little bit of everything but my favorite things are air shows and airplanes. Lately I've been doing some night photography.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

While not my first choice as a wildlife or action camera it is still very capable in those areas. Steve Perry put the AF level about equivalent to a D780, (which would be the DSLR that’s about the same “level” as the Z6II).

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Why do you suppose it works very well for rchadlock for day and night action ? Could it possibly be the user ? What problem(s) is the Z6II causing for your own action shooting ?