How do you feel about Panasonic G9? Yup, exactly. Based on all that I have read I agree completely with your conclusions at this moment. Well thought out and honest summary. I also use the Nikon 70-200 F2.8 ED VR lens EXCELLENT LENS. Let me start by saying that I have been shooting with the Nikon Z6 for a few months now and I was quite confident in its abilities, but that was personal work, not pro sports… In fact, I was about to write a comment like his…stressing the following: 1) I love your blog, your tests, your videos. I don’t have a problem with Steve’s review. I have nothing but high regard and respect for Steve. RAW Video Output with the Nikon Z Series; RAW Video Output … As with all the Z cameras to date, Nikon shot a little low: the Z6 … I am sticking with my D850 and D500. Just guessing…, Thanks for your comments, I agree. They’re filled with hundreds of pages of information just like this. When panning shots of moving subjects or photographing stationary subjects, select ON/NORMAL to reduce the effects of vibration. Oly has been in the mirrorless game for years now and has solved many of the problems Nikon is dealing with now. Feature wise, the D850 should indeed suit action. … Further, anyone can dismiss feedback from… Read more ». However, he also has a D5,… Read more », True would stick with the D850,D500, D4/D5 for sports and wildlife as the main shooting experience but if you doing hybrid shooting then the Z6 / Z7 and 5.5 fps is good (D810 had 5 fps). Very valid points from an independent thinking reviewer . Is the Nikon Z6 good enough to shot I do NOT see endorsements by Nikon Ambassadors who are my heroes: Joe McNally (who, correct me if I am wrong) has positively evaluated (almost) all new high end Nikon cameras, and John Shaw. Hi Paul, You can read about my frustration on the earlier comments I made on this post here, https://backcountrygallery.com/nikon-z6-and-z7-a-wildlife-photographers-initial-perspective/#comment-11538. When photographing sports, you can set your camera to specific settings in an effort to match the camera settings to the goals you wish to achieve. Seems happy… I may be wrong about this, but since you need to use an adapter with your current lenses, the front-to-back distance should be close to what we have now with our DSLR, not any significant amount smaller? He may not criticize Nikon Z, but I doubt he would fully endorse anything he did not test and believe in. Less blackout. He was complimenting the colors on the Z7 on Twitter yesterday. ProRes RAW from camera RAW. True would stick with the D850,D500, D4/D5 for sports and wildlife as the main shooting experience but if you doing hybrid shooting then the Z6 / Z7 and 5.5 fps is good (D810 had 5 fps). The Z6 is a superb camera and well worth the money, the Z7 with same price as D850 doesn’t feel as to be good value for … Can’t resist asking : if you can’t wait any longer, what shall you do? However, view the Nikon Ambassadors comments during the Nikon panel discussions. I agree – there is a ton of potential. In short, I don’t have to jump into a lake to know it’s wet. By clicking Sign Up, you are opting to receive educational and promotional emails from Nikon Inc. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe any time. 3} Basing judgements on other people’s tests, on the Internet, on “preproduction “ cameras just is not… Read more », Paul and Bill, I do understand your frustration here, I have been die hard Nikon guy for 40+ years and expecting the great breakthrough with Nikon Mirroless release, especially for all the hype leading to the actual announcement. Also the weight savings is not that much in the bodies–I think I figured it at about 8 ounces. However, I learned from you video that the Z7 may also be invaluable for shooting closeups with long telephoto zoom lenses since focus and lens calibration is no longer an issue. You and Nasim are the best on the net whom I’ve found. Personally I think the Nikon Z7 should be at least $600 cheaper then D850. Gain maximum flexibility when shooting video. I will stick with my D 500 and D 810. I think Steve’s experience and years of hands on use of cameras in wildlife repeat wildlife is enough for a proper evaluation. Like you though, I hope that Nikon eventually bring out a mirrorless system that will ultimately see the demise of the DSLR. You certainly have the experience! For Mountain Landscape Photography I use PENTAX 6×7 cameras and lenses. Nikon Z6 has external dimensions of 134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68″) and weighs 675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz) (including batteries). Hi Steve, Thanks for your video on the Z 6 and Z 7. I almost pulled the trigger with all the hype but backed out. Same for John Shaw . One of the clearest differences between the Z5 and Z6 is their relative burst shooting powers, a feature that is particularly useful for sports and wildlife shooting. When you’re taking photos from a car, boat, helicopter or other unstable platform, select ACTIVE. Usually, in video, a crop is a bad thing, but with this camera, you get full-frame when you want it and a 1.5 times zoom when that works better for your shot. So I talked to somebody at the Nikon booth and they said that they would send me a Z6 to play with and so I’ve been spending some time with it. I’m using a D850, and D500 now. Continuous autofocus in photography mode is the major struggling point of this camera. Being 66 years old I supplement my income with sales of Images I print on a 44 ” Canon printer a IPF8300 for myself and a handfull of friends… Read more », All content copyright Steve Perry, Backcountry Gallery LLC 2010-2020. Thanks for the connection to Stephan Wisener. Although I… Read more ». And the Sony release parties were more challenging than Nikons. The problem is, the A9 is really, really good. Love them both. The Nikon Z6 weighs in … I’ve ordered one to complement my Nikon d810. Thanks Steve, Appreciate the honest review of preview here. If those were my Motor Racing Shots I would have to BIN them all. Experience the best view through the Z 6II ’s advanced viewfinder with minimal blackout between shots during high speed shooting (Continuous H). It should work out well. Thanks again. I think this is an embarrassing situation for Nikon to be in It looks like they have built a camera with better ergonomics then Sony But that it’s far is it… Read more », Z6 & Z7 are overpriced there is only one card slot and apparently the autofocus is not up to snuff. Each 14-bit lossless compressed RAW … Tony and Chelsea’s… Read more », While I generally like you work, message and teaching style, I’m wondering if you should have waited till you had a hands on experience before making a review as some of your thoughts / conclusions seem factually incorrect. However, we could see something like a D6 and a Z9 – a pair of pro bodies, one mirrorless, one DSLR. Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7: Price Thank you, Mukesh. In this case, set the AF-C Priority Selection to RELEASE, AF-Area Mode to DYNAMIC AREA AF (21 points) and Focus Tracking with lock-on to 3 (normal). The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company's 24MP multimedia full frame mirrorless camera. Regards I’m considering a Z7 for a landscape camera. And those who have touched & used them have emphasized that the cameras they used were pre-production units. For improved framing, set the Custom Setting a10 (on the D4) to YES to store points by orientation. Thank you Steve for the useful remarks. The thing is though, the cameras don’t seem that bad – just not a good match for wildlife work at the moment. NIKON Z6 AND Z7 – A Motor Racing PHOTOGRAPHER. Also the battery life is much better then officially announced, and he is quite impressed by the image quality of the viewfinder as well as the pop up screen (espescially in bright sunlight). I notice endorsements by, as noted, “Nikon ambassadors” who are unknown to me. Build and Ergonomics: The Nikon Z6 … It says auto or programmed auto only. Burst Rate shooting on the Nikon Z6. The Nikon Z6 is the mirrorless, ... ever so slightly better than the Z7 when following erratic subjects, which is good news for those looking towards the Z6 for sports and action shooting. I thought I was pretty clear throughout the video that I was basing this on specs and pre-prodution tests. Hopefully, you will give the Z… Read more ». There are many disadvantages as you mentioned. While I would consider these for video work (over a Sony) because I have lots of compatible Nikkor glass, I specifically upgraded to the D850 from my D800E for the vastly improved AF system (which I understand better thanks to your book). BTW, I have never used any plastic bags or covers for any of the cameras, they all… Read more », I understand your points and even agree with them to an extent, however, keep in mind that the vast majority of what I said in the video is based on Nikon’s own information – and even they did not show any action shots done with this camera. Anyhow, yes, it is odd we haven’t heard from them. Thanks for the honest review. Nikon probably is starting the marketing process of enticing the buyers with an upgrade every two or three years like they have with all of their camera series and have an excuse to charge more with each new addition. He is still finishing his final review, as he took the camera also into the Swiss mountains to capture/film some acro yoga with it. The Olympus 300mm f/4 (FX 600mm f/4) weighs only 3.25 lbs and costs $2500 versus my Nikon 600mm f/4 at over 8 lbs and costing over $12,000. Appreciate your text. Ignore all those YouTube naysayers out there: this is a really good camera capable of just about anything (I've used it for both wildlife and sports shooting with few quibbles). I wasn’t planning on moving mirrorless for a couple of years or so, maybe by that time nikon will have a real pro body with af performance/buffer/fps that is at least up to the standards we have today. I have used Nikon my whole life. However, after playing with it for a while with the lens adapter and various F lenses I found it very uncomfortable to hand hold with the adapter. If you listen to them, you’ll not hear one drawback to this camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=t-nGejFGlO8, https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z7-first-impressions-review/5, Game Changer: Keep Multiple Animals Sharp At The Same Time, Video Workshop – Focus Shift Shooting (Nikon). With that in mind, I put the Nikon Z6 to the test, photographing an entire NHL hockey game. Both cameras are fairly adept when it comes to burst shooting – making either suitable for sports or wildlife photography. This is most effective when there is separation between the subject and background. Given the strength and range of mirrorless offerings currently available, IMO Nikon doesn’t have two years to get up to speed. AF-C Priority Selection should be set to RELEASE, AF-Area Mode to Single-point AF, and Focus Tracking with lock-on to 3 (normal). Does the Z6 feel dated to people who own or have shot both? This will be weeks after release to get at a reliable understanding . River otter: Nikon Z6, Sigma 150-600 Sport + 1.4X, ISO 300, 840mm, f10, 1/500 sec. The sports pro photographer said he would/could use the cameras in his work but not how(?). Seems like Sony lenses don’t measure up to Nikon, and the opposite for cameras. Ourstanding. Here is hoping that the firmware released with the production model addresses these and we all are pleasantly surprised by improvements over the pre-released software. It is refreshing to hear some straight talk about the Z7 for once. The Sony A9 shoots 20 frames per second, the RX100 Va and RX100 VI shoot 25 frames per second – all blackout free. Have a look at this… Read more », Thanks for the honest and up front video. Sounds like an amazing camera. Check ’em out – click here (hey, it’s free to look ), I sold my z6 to get a D500. Best wishes. And you’re 100% right – it is the future – can’t wait for the next step. Nikon Authorized Dealers - Sport Optics (PDF). I’m planning on doing regular, full reviews for gear I plan to use, but not for everything that comes out. Kestrel: Nikon Z6, Sigma 150-600 Sport, ISO 560, 600mm, f11, 1/250 sec The Z6 is the first Nikon camera that can shoot 4K video across the entire width of the sensor. Sure, you can use the adaptor, IF it works as advertised. Nice review of sorts Steve, I for one am sticking with my D500 for the forseeable future. Witness the D5, D850, and D500. Winner: Nikon Z6. One of the clearest differences between the Z5 and Z6 is their relative burst shooting powers, a feature that is particularly useful for sports and wildlife shooting. I feel better now about returning my Z7 and buying the D850 instead. Wildlife photography is so much more. Q: Is the Nikon z6 good for sports? Since the release of the Nikon Z6 I have seen questions on blogs and social media asking whether the Nikon Z6 is good enough to be a pro sports shooter. Thanks Steve. However, did you look at page I mention at DPreview of the guy running? Thanks Steve, I watched the B&H live review (replay) and the three pros, none were wildlife photographers, all seemed to like the camera. Interesting about the EVF – I’ve heard this a few times. Based… Read more », Steve, you make it very clear you have decided the Z7 is not suited for your ACTION aspects of wildlife photography QED. I hope you’re right – sounds kind of awkward to me. Sounds like a good decision. I am not saying the Z cameras are wildlife cameras, though I have been reading reviews by pro wildlife photographers, but neither should you say they aren’t without using them. Steve… Read more ». The second one we dont know yet. It would be nice to have the in camera VR when I use them handheld. A person running at 5 KPH. Sony? If these discussions were all that I had to rate the Z6 and Z7 I would come away with the key selling points being how the camera “feels” and the “lens adapter”. Snowy Smith Bought a Olympus E-M1 in 2015 to have a mirrorless camera with internal 5-axis stabilization and to take advantage of its MFT f/2.8 zoom lenses. He caveats his assessments based on the info he has at this time. Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z6 … https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-z7-first-impressions-review/5 Most of the people I’ve seen praising the AF system are Nikon ambassadors. AF-C Priority Selection should be set to RELEASE or FOCUS + RELEASE, AF-Area Mode to DYNAMIC AREA AF (9 points) and Focus Tracking with lock-on to 3 (normal) to 5 (long). HOWEVER he extensively tested and endorsed the pro Nikon DSLRs long in advance of their releases. I have read, view and listen every video out there to find my miracle Nikon ML camera but unfortunately it does fall short for my use, not talking about the single card but actual AF performance, choice of AF mode, buffer, etc So yes, I am disappointed and frustrated that after all this wait I have to wait another couple of years… Read more ». Right before I got your email, I had just emailed my Nikon retailer to take my name of the pre order list as the buffer, AF and frames per second specs made both cameras unsuited for my needs. https://youtu.be/fRvoiXsBodk, I am disappointed! I so wanted this mirrorless Nikon to be… Read more », Thanks Steve..also the EVF is not comfortable when looking for hours at birds, too much eye strain for me. Worse, how can the Northrup youtube post qualify as a hands-on review? The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR improves upon nearly every aspect of its acclaimed predecessor sharpness, speed, consistency, control and durability plus Vibration Reduction … I think they are the best I can find anywhere! I use both a D810 based system as well as an Olympus E-M1 Mk2 based system and, apart from MP, my E-M1ii, for about $1,400 less, blows the Z7 out of the water in terms of specs and performance, eg. In a couple years, we’ll probably be raving about the quality of these cameras – at least, I hope so . Are they going to replace the… Read more », No clue on the next pro body – but I’m guessing it won’t be mirrorless. Whereas the Nikon Z7 crops down its video to meet the 4K shooting requirements. I’ve never used one, so no clue on that one, sorry. My Nikons do not. I want to shoot star … The Nikon Z 7 has three continuous shooting modes, Low, High and High (Extended) (or H+). Thinking about this a lot.. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting sports … Maybe Mirrorless OK for underwater photography. My cars and Bikes can be doing up to 200KPH. The Nikon Z 6 can output a 12-bit RAW video stream to an external recorder such as the Atomos Ninja V.³ ⁴ The video stream is recorded as ProRes RAW,⁵ giving you maximum flexibility when grading, and extended detail in bright and dark areas. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded feature set. And the excuses as being pre production are annoying. Shooting Wedding with Nikon Z6 – as a guest by Stanley Leary May 27, 2019 May 31, 2019 Photography Dorie & I enjoy dancing at the reception party for our niece at the end of the day at Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort [NIKON Z 6… Low light shots also looked very good and a a few brief videos too. I am surprised at the breadth and depth of your conclusions about cameras you have not seen or touched. AF though might have hope. You need to click “ok” to start tracking and then click again to stop. I’ve heard an f/0.95 i58mm is already in development made possible by this mount, and I’ve heard that the new native… Read more ». Again, going with the info I have at… Read more », I agree with Bill Klipp. Nikon’s original Z6 may offer better value here. DPReview had a Z7, they know how to test cameras, and the results on the page are simply not that good. Nikon Z6 has a score of 77 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Shooting Speed (FPS) and Buffer The Nikon Z6 is capable of shooting at up to 12 frames per second, which is pretty impressive for any camera today. After the 3.1 update the interval shooting will not work in manual mode. I would have no problem buying accessory power grip if it had a XQD slot and head other functions with it What I understand is that Nikon has no intention of this but only a battery with no functions basically a brick. While you were clear in disclosing your remarks are based on pre-production specs, I still feel for a such a new technology basing a review on specs can be pretty misleading. This is for the Z6. Converting grams to ounces Z7 20.6… Read more », Excellent video. Thanks for doing this. The Nikon Z6, along with its higher-resolution sister the Nikon Z7, has the same great Nikon feel, handling and image quality we've all come to love — except now in mirrorless form!The Z6 has all the usual Nikon controls in the usual places. The Nikon Z6 video performance is better than that of the Z7 and better than any other Nikon camera to date. Apr 27, 2020. With a competitive price like that, Nikon sets the Z6 up as a great value. I use mostly PCE lens for landscape (19, 24, 45, and 85). I can see myself doing 100% mirrorless as soon as Nikon can match / exceed the Sony a9. I liked what he had to say. Beginning with the Z Mount itself, a large-diameter design with a short 16mm flange distance allows Nikon to create compact, yet powerful cameras and develop more … The Nikon Z6 can shoot full-frame 4K in FX mode, but the camera also gives you the option to use DX mode for a 1.5 times crop if you so desire.

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