PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Appreciate the time you and others have taken to thoughtfully comment

bkwaters

I have one. It's fantastic. But same lenses so weight savings is minimal. For sunrise, sunset and night shots mirrorless is awesome because you can see in real time the results of exposure adjustments through the EVF.

Eric Bornstein Loc: Toronto Canada

I recently acquired the Z6 with the kit lens - 24-70 f/4. I have a D500 which admittedly has a superior autofocus system. However, the Z6 and the accompanying lens are lighter in weight and more compact than the D500. From my experience thus far, I can create sharp images in low light or from afar holding the camera, without resorting to very high ISO or a tripod. I love the electric viewfinder and do not miss the optical viewfinder. The D500 has more of the options on the camera body, whereas the Z6 has placed several of the controls in the menu, for example white balance selections. However, if I can learn how, I likely can compensate for this deficiency. I have not yet used any of my existing lenses on the Z6. I an eyeing the 14-30 Z lens but do have full frame lenses that cover most of that territory. Ah, but for GAS, I would cease ogling the newer and superior Z lenses.

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Thanks, Eric.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

My son's friend recently shot his small backyard wedding with her new Z6. She is quite happy with the camera, and the wedding images are fantastic. The photographer's previous camera was a D800. The weight difference is significant, and she is able to use her lenses with the adapter.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

I traded my D750 for the Z6. I used Cameta Camera for the transaction and they were great to deal with. You could get more for your camera by selling it on your own, but I have been very satisfied with Cameta’s trade in values for camera bodies and lenses - at least as good, and sometimes better, that the other popular places stated on this site. I love my Z6.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Life and photography are both full of little trade-offs. Full frame mirrorless BODIES are often touted as weight-saving. But their lenses are never mentioned.

Another full frame body is still going to require full frame lenses. New full frame mirrorless lenses are, on average, just as heavy as the ones you're using now. We can't escape the laws of physics! So... Whether you buy all new lenses, or use Nikon's FTZ adapter and your existing lenses with the Z camera, you save no *significant* weight.

The only strategy that will save you size, weight, and bulk is to downsize to a different format... APS-C (DX) or Micro 4/3. With a switch to APS-C, you would need to use dedicated APS-C lenses to save significant weight. Putting full frame glass on an APS-C body works, but saves an insignificant amount of weight.

Mirrorless cameras in smaller formats offer many advantages, but also some disadvantages. You need to weigh the trade-offs very carefully, and be willing to give up some features to gain some other features.

I gave up Canon and Nikon dSLRs (full frame Canon EOS 5D II, APS-C Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D70 and D200) for Micro 4/3 (Lumix GH4). I gave up one or two stops of low light performance I didn't need. I gave up a little "click to clunk" responsiveness. Those sacrifices were in exchange for SYSTEM size, bulk, and weight savings (I lost half to 2/3 of my previous systems' size, bulk, and weight!). I gained the excellent 4K video and full-featured audio recording features of the Lumix. I gained a lot of other advantages, too.

If I were a sports and wildlife photographer, I would stick to full frame dSLRs. If I were a landscape photographer or a product photographer or a panoramic "large group portrait" photographer making HUGE prints (30x20 inches and larger) that would be viewed at 12 inches, I might move to full frame mirrorless. But for events, portraits, training content development, and all the other kinds of things I photograph, Micro 4/3 is exactly what I need. Because I also record video and make short films, I own Panasonic Lumix GH4 cameras, and will buy more of them (GH5 or the rumored GH6...) at some point.

Many excellent camera systems are on the market now. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Pentax, Leica... ALL are good at what they're designed to do, and all have different strengths and weaknesses. Do your due diligence.

RENT to try, before you buy. Both http://www.lensrentals.com and http://www.borrowlenses.com are excellent sources for rental gear (bodies, lenses, and a lot more).

Consider used gear from KEH.com, MPB.com, Adorama, B&H, Cameta Camera, Roberts Camera... (Avoid Abe's of Maine and 42nd Street Photo... search UHH for a billion reasons why!)

Visit review sites like http://www.dpreview.com, and watch YouTube camera reviews. Gain a consensus from several sources before you commit to purchase.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Since you are already familiar with Nikon's feature set, the Z6 would be a perfect choice.

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

I am considering a Z7 or Z6; I guess tomorrow is the drop-day for the really good deal Nikon is offering ( does this mean Nikon is having trouble selling these models )? What happens to the cameras they take in - are they then sold as Nikon "refurbished;"? Has anyone used one of these with the 200-500 and have a practical answer - the Z7 is almost identical in weight to my D5090

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I think the cheaper Z6 would be a more practical choice. Yes, Nikon is offering good deals and so are online vendors. BTW, I think you got your model numbers mixed up...never heard of the D5090.

Bobnewnan

My son in law has the Z6 and loves it. So he let me examine it and I immediately had a problem. I have large hands and my pinkie had no place to land and felt awkward and unbalanced. My d750 was also too small until I put on a battery grip, but the Z6 doesn't have that option. If I had a Z6 I would have to do some woodworking and make something for the bottom space. Meanwhile I sold the d750 and will stick with the d500.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I recently purchased a Z6 kit with a 24-70/F4 and an FTZ adaptor at the current sale price. Overall, I am very happy with the camera and especially the new S lenses. Will not replace everything I do, but just what the doctor ordered: Something light! True, if you use ONLY your F lenses, you will not save much weight, but that's where the new S series lenses come in. I have both the 24-70 I mentioned above and the 85/1.8S and really like both of them. Will I be selling my DSLRs? Not anytime soon, but I like what I have so far. Best of luck.

photoman43

If weight is an objective get the Z 6 and the 24-70mm lens that comes with it. If your primary subjects are fast moving nature subjects, taken at fast frames per sec stick with DX or FX Nikon bodies. If you take macro images the Z6 or Z7 might be a game changer for you. Check out Steve Perry's video on Z6 and Z7.

Joe

Bill_de Loc: US

Me too, simple fix.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572398-1.html

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JD750 Loc: SoCal

It won’t be very much lighter with the F2Z and Fmount lenses. You need the Z lenses to reap the full potential for reduced mass.

And even with the Z lens it won’t be a featherweight. Less than a DSLR+Lens but not as light as M43.

My advice is rent before you buy.