Anyone with an opinion about the Nikon z6ii? (Page 2): I have a Z7ii, which is essentially the same camera except a sensor trade of low light for pixels. Everything about the cameras...

george19

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

I have a Z7ii, which is essentially the same camera except a sensor trade of low light for pixels. Everything about the cameras otherwise is the same, down to the manual. I use mine to supplement my D810; considered the D850, but the lower weight of the Z won the day. It is my go-to camera.

Two issues I’ve had: the eyepiece sensor got dirty, so camera wouldn’t switch between viewfinder and rear display. Easy to fix, just not well documented. And…I notice the focus and exposure point moves, largely because the joystick gets jostled by my nose, so it needs to be checked frequently.

I bought the FTZ, and it works fine with newer lenses. I gave up quickly on my 24-85D and bought the 24-70Z. I’ve since added the 14-30Z. My 200-500 works great with the FTZ, and I especially like tethering using the onboard Wi-Fi. My 70-300D works as well as the 24-85, but I hardly ever use it. If I sense a need, I‘ll use the D810.

The only downside is no on-camera flash. Again, I use the D810 to fill that gap.

rtoy

Look at the Nikon Zf, several features compare favorably to the z8

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

rehess wrote:

You should read about grandpaw’s adventures with the z6ii.

Then you should read grandpa's update. His opinion of Nikon customer service may have changed with a subsequent phone call to Nikon. The issue stands about not being able to lock the focus point, and if that is an issue with you, shopper something else.It is not an issue with me when using my Z6II.

tcthome Loc: NJ

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

Nikon has for $1699 rite now if within your budget.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

RKL349 wrote:

It is not an issue with me when using my Z6II.

Do you hold a camera in a special way that alleviates ‘the problem’?

rangel28

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

The Z6II is on sale now new for $1699, and will likely be on sale up until and even past the holidays as it's likely a Z6III announcement is coming soon, perhaps early next year. There may even be some Black Friday holiday sales that lower the price even more. Personally if I was making this purchase I would spend the extra $300 for the new camera, with the warrantly and the fact that it's new.

I have had the Z6 since 2019 as well as the Z50 and Z30, and they are all wonderful cameras each with different strengths. The Z6II has a better focusing system than the earlier Zs, but cameras like the ZF, Z8, and Z9 have the latest technology, and better focusing. The focusing system in the first generation of Zs were criticized by the You Tube warriors, but once you learn how to use the camera, you will get good results. The only area where the early Zs lack (pertaining to focusing) is for stuff like birds in flight. That being said, I have gotten some very good shots of fast moving birds with both my Z6 and Z50.

Z lenses are for the most part superior than F mount lenses. Once you try a Z lens on a Z camera you will likely no longer want to use your F mount lenses.

I will likely upgrade to the Z6III once it comes out, as it should be a leap from what I am currently using and I think many Z6II users will also upgrade, making it a popular camera.

Machinedoc Loc: Yorktown Heights, NY

I have been using the Z6ii for almost 8 months and am very pleased with it (I still use my D7200 occasionally)...I use it with the Z 24-200 as well as with the FTZ and a Sigma C 180-600 and a Sigma 105 prime. They Sigmas work with the Z6ii flawlessly and produce outstanding results. Low light performance is outstanding. I wouldn't worry about the issue one of the members has about inhibiting moving the focus point. Autofocus is superb. I highly recommend Steve Perry's ebook on the Nikon mirrorless autofocus system.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Grahame wrote:

I would hardly quantify a 'slightly possible' inconvenience to some users as a "disqualifier". I've used the Z6 with it's single focus point that can possibly accidently be moved from its position taking hundreds of shots where I grab the camera hanging on my side and bring it to my eye with no real problem, awareness is all that's needed.

Are you using BBF? I always keep center point focus locked in the center, if the Z6 won't lock shooting wildlife
is a BIG disadvantage.