Canon R6 Vs Nikon Z6 II - The One I’m Keeping

After a number of shoots with both the Canon R6 and the Nikon Z6II, my thoughts on which one is better.
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0:00 Bad Attempt at the Apple vs. PC advertisement
0:19 Introduction
2:25 Ergonomics and System Ergonomics
3:14 Quick Thoughts on Lenses Available
4:18 Price Point
5:36 Hybrid Photo & Video Coverage
6:59 One Big Problem with The Canon R6
8:21 Autofocus
11:16 Low Light Autofocus
12:46 High ISO
13:20 Full Articulating Screen Vs. Flip Screen
15:19 Files
15:57 The Non-Quantifiable
17:58 My Choice
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[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Drop any questions you have here. I'll be doing specific videos comparing the autofocus, as well as a video dedicated to low light focus / high iso in the next week or so.

[@lotharjoseph5040]

please just do a comparison between Nikon Z6 II & Panasonic S5...85mm S 1.8 VS new 85mm 1.8 from lumex.. side by side...i think alot of people want to see that battle ☺️

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

Regarding getting an AF lock for eye detect at a longer distance, it's sort of pointless if you think about it. As photographers we know that DoF increases as you get further away from your subject. But what's actually happening is the camera is less and less able to resolve detail which creates an apparent increase in depth of field. The focal length of the lens, it's aperture, and ability to resolve detailed coupled with the pixel density of the sensor are what are going to determine how far back a camera needs to attempt to focus on an eye such that eye AF is better than face AF. Considering that the human eye is roughly about an inch and a half even on a 60 megapixel camera that's not that far back. In short Sony and Canon are doing a parlor trick. Nikon is being more realistic in terms of what's going on in the EVF. At the same time however it's possible that Nikon sees the eye just as soon as the others do it just doesn't opt to mislead the user about what's really in focus with respect to the sensor's ability to resolve detail. I've done a number of tests with this where I compare where Nikon switches over to eye AF from face AF and vice versa. The points at which Nijoon switches has always been the point at which eye AF and face AF yield the same result.

[@mdhazeldine]

Can you lock the shutter down over the sensor when changing lenses on the Nikon like you can on the Canon?

[@manjiyil]

Can you please show how good the framing is, when using the app on phone for video composition. If there is too much lag or is it okay to work with? Flippy screen is only concern I see with Z6II. If app works, I think I am good

[@obitum]

How good is the auto focus tracking and acquisition for Wild Life, most likely small bird

[@thekingofhearts8687]

The Z6 ii just seems to be tremendous value for money and ticks most of the boxes. Great comparison and real life examples!!

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I agree. Excited to see how this camera grows.

[@bishandhreekc7104]

For you

[@ForeverYoung007]

Nikon priced the z6 ii just right as its accessible to most at under 2k and has all the features one would need and the fist gen can be had at around 1250-1300 in the used market. Im assuming autofocus can be further improved with firmware on the mike considering it has better processing power than gen1.

[@tennismaster6640]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto nikon z 6ii vs canon eos r. I dont know but I think i ll buy canon. Prove me wrong

[@ajzaminelli3065]

But handling is awful

[@dannyjeffers]

I appreciate that Taylor is one of the only people on KZbin that understand and appreciate the intangibles when it comes to image output.

[@TheAccidentalPhotographer]

I think your point about the firmware is really interesting given the huge improvements from 1.0-3.0 on the original Z. Great review; I have already ordered my Z7II but really appreciated the balanced review - at the end of the day depending on what you need the camera for Sony, Canon, Nikon you're gonna get a great camera in 2021

[@MayankPhotography]

Not sure why people are trashing and hating Nikon ... they are damn good cameras and constantly improving.

[@shelkau_yelkau]

Because they don't know how to use cameras. I have my first Z6, maybe other brands are cool, but when you shoot, I just don’t know who uses full automation, for example, in a report. And for the rest of the needs of everything with a head, after any Nikon DSLR except for the super top cameras D5, D6, D850 Although I have had experience with the D850, I wouldn't say it makes a big difference. Sorry for the crooked English, I write and speak it badly.

[@MayankPhotography]

@@shelkau_yelkau well said you summed it up perfectly. camera is just a tool , and nikon gets great image and video out of camera, we need to know how to use it to its maximum which most people dont and complain about this or that features lacking while in reality they wont use those features 95% of the times

[@romanpul]

NING NUO Same here. It actually never came to my mind to use eye AF for anything other than close up portraiture because it makes reframing easier. For shooting people at a further distance single is good enough (or object tracking when I need to switch quickly)

[@championthewonderhorse9733]

Because many KZbinrs make their money from clicks, comments, and t shirts not photography so they need to generate fake controversy as it makes them money.

[@muhammedmahshook3571]

I think it's coming from youtube committee more. Because of there usage style and review method, they are reviewing most of it as their priorities. Surely can't every one be everyone. Always get buying opinion from who use it regularly for works is a good option.

[@arunakalu]

I like you reviews, very straight forward and from a general users's perspective, that matters to most of us.

[@wparo]

Thank you for this video. I have been searching for someone to follow when it comes to photography channels. And picked you. Seems the more reasonable without boring you to death with facts and numbers and also fun to watch.

[@mdhazeldine]

Thank you for being so objective and balanced and for reviewing these cameras not based on spec sheets but on actual real world use. I think you might be the first I've found for these two cameras, which is great as I'm seriously considering upgrading to one or the other of these.

[@didriketholm6852]

I've been having the worst angst about picking my new camera body/ lens system and stressing about all the small details, that opening was a refreshing slap in the face! thank you. haha

[@FormlessPhotography]

Great vid Taylor as usual. Loving the content more and more every day and the founders pack is a beast! So glad I invested. Can’t wait for my Z6II to arrive. I’m going crazy waiting. Lol.

[@JoshRodstein]

Hey Mr. Jackson. I really appreciated how you included your opinion on how the lenses render your feelings. I do believe the camera industry is striving tor lens technical perfection to the detriment Of images that make the viewer feel something. Thank you for the work you put into this review and for sharing your experiences.

[@chriscms17]

I just ordered the z6ii and it is supposed to come in this weekend. I am super excited and seeing this video has made me even more excited and ready for both my first full frame and first mirrorless system. Thanks for the great video as always!

[@jordanh5287]

I’ve been hanging in there for Nikon to rework their autofocus. I am very impressed and can’t wait to get the Nikon z II!

[@sarveshparakh7289]

Wait a sec....did I just hear a 'creator' on youtube talk positively about nikon and not bitch them for irrelevant things? Amazing video by the way. Getting my Z6 II booked tomorrow!

[@michiganwoodsman2199]

The R6 absolutely one million percent blows that Nikon out of the water!! Nikon is dying slowly

[@uvaiskomath]

@@michiganwoodsman2199 lol

[@chrisvig123]

Focus😜

[@diegoroberto7121]

@@michiganwoodsman2199 RED BUY

[@thelifeofryan8683]

Great review. I've been filming on the Z6 for a while now and I love the system amd the image quality that I get.

[@TanliLundgren]

Hey Taylor, thanks for all your great videos! How does the Z6ii compare to the D810 or D850 with regards to low light performance? Sparklers for example? I dont mind if its not as good as the Canon, as I have all my Nikon glass, but i dont want it to be worse than then D810 or D850.

[@ThePinoyAggie]

I have the Z6 and I loved its portability and the superb Z mount lenses. I’m going to get the Z7 II next. I’m still going to keep my Z6 for videos and maybe modify it for Astro. But, I’ll wait for reviews of the Z7 II’s autofocus performance for wildlife shooting. I am confident with Nikon Z for landscape photography. Let’s see how it performs for wildlife.

[@AlanHoey86]

Thanks for your thoughts on both systems Taylor, great offerings from both Nikon and Canon in my opinion. Use case and working experience with a camera are more meaningful to me than a spec sheet ever will be.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I've always been curious if Sony would have gotten such significant early market share if physical camera shops were still in every city. I feel like early Sony days, most ordered online for the specs before using the camera. Now the camera experience is a lot better, but it was rough at the start hah

[@jerrym8140]

I’m so excited to get my z 6II hopefully it’s here soon 😁. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Moving to mirrorless for the first time do you have any good recommendations for the set up on the new z6 or another video for it?

[@davescamera4089]

Thanks for the open minded review. No hate, just love for both systems. And both deserve it. :)

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@stefanravnanger]

Ty for a nice review. Been considering both. Just picked up my z6II, 24-70/4 and 50/1.8 😁

[@sirfabio]

Amazing review. Finally I found a normal and serious channel!

[@peanutbutterjellytime2250]

How does the Nikon z6ii or z6 handle DSLR lenses with an adapter? Is the autofocus just as fast with using mirrorless lenses?

[@Caz_snaps]

I have a Nikon D5300 and yes is beginner and old at this point but I have been wanting to step up to something that I can use for years to come again and I tried out the NIkon Z6 and loved the way it worked and handled. The Nikon Z6II is for sure my next camera. Thank for all the tips and tricks and realísima and began to follow because you are fellow Nikon User as well!

[@dietmarwechselberger6707]

Great video. You make a clear standpoint why you prefer the one model over the other, without bashing like other reviewers do. I like this.

[@MrMWhitham]

Great review! Probably the best comparison and real world discussion with the Z6 ii, I have seen. Particularly like the way you considered the image quality and the kind of personality the camera gives to the image. To me it's important to know the camera inspires creativity more than just the big ticket numbers. Thanks top video.

[@assaftl]

Could you say something about how the electronic shutter in these cameras compare? I know that the R6 drops to 12bit RAW files, which are much noisier compared to the 14bit files of the mechanical shutter, but I have no idea about the Z6 ii. Is it 14bit, same DR as of the mechanical shutter? I mostly interested in the results in burst mode with C-AF. Thanks.

[@nathalievanderaa9181]

interesting video! If you are shooting both side by side (for example canon r6+50 1.2) and then the nikon Z6 II. Are they very different in colour or easily matched in post editing?

[@fotonocity3887]

Have you tried the new RF85 f2 ? It’s much smaller and still very sharp if you want to keep your setup small.

[@ushanastrivedi368]

Great stuff. Very straightforward & no non-sense content. No bias but honest inclination. Subscribed...👍

[@andrewking3004]

Really great comparison. Would your recommendation change at all if you are already somewhat bought into one ecosystem? I’m leaning Nikon Z6 after seeing this but the closet of nice EF glass I have says otherwise.

[@bishnuprangogoi4693]

lovely review. I want to upgrade my D7200 to Z5 or Z6. Mainly I am a wedding photographer and also love to do video shoot. What is the right choice? Can you help me? (4K is not important for me)

[@MathiBA]

HI, do you think nikon will fix the autofocus in the future firmware upgrade?

[@TrendyLilMonkey]

Hi Taylor! Can you please go over your settings in the camera menu? 🙏 it would be SUPER helpful Thanks!!!

[@PatitoDiAnime]

Very interesting video. I have 35mm 1.4g and 85mm 1.4g from Nikon dslr. Do you think they can be useful for Z6 II or is better buy z lens or switch at canon r6?

[@ConorCoen]

What I love about Taylor's videos is that he doesn't rag on any system, gives honest opinions as to what *his needs are , I'm looking forward to hopefully getting the Z6ii soon

[@jerrym8140]

Agreed 👍

[@sunesnigel]

As always, great stuff. U the man!

[@prakashjokhe6654]

for such beaitiful nature photo to get morre depth of field which lens you will recoment for nikon z6ii canera?

[@VQ30TLJ]

I love your humor and honest assessment here. Need more like this on KZbin!

[@benoit.viguier]

Nice video! What do you think about the RF 80mm f/2 then if the f/1.2 is too heavy?

[@abiddyer1]

Hello Taylor, I shoot more wedding and portraits with Nikon D850 , I am thinking about getting Z6 ii with grip and z mount lenses. what you think ?

[@danielduron6131]

Been thinking of which of these two cameras to get. How are the lenses for both of these systems?

[@bharathak9839]

I currently own d850, is it a good move to sell and shift to z6 2. I currently don't earn much from my photography. Its more like a hobby. But I shoot more of portraits.

[@tennisstarbyfar]

Taylor, would you go for the Z7 or the Z6ii as a camera for the outdoors and shooting video for skiing? The low light "bar" photos on the Z6ii at -4 stops I think is making me lean towards the Z6ii.

[@victorialanza3527]

Thank you for this video!!! This is exactly what I needed. 😁😁👍

[@fpeachm]

Great review. Alot of real-world considerations rather than technical specs makes this information very helpful.

[@svitlanavolokh1383]

Thank you Taylor!!!! Your video is super helpful and informative! Do you have a video how to make an initial set up of a camera Nikon Z6 II after the purchase? If you don't have one, can you make it?

[@D_L_J_83]

Hi Taylor! Does the video crop when shooting at 4K60 internally, and at 10-bit externally?

[@mtaufan440]

yes... if you shooting at 60fps

[@abiddyer1]

I have done small comparison on my Z6 with Nikon 85 F1.8 s (Z Mount) and Sigma 105mm F1.4 with F to Z adapter and I found that images were very identical. Bokeh were very similar.

[@spokolokofly]

Thx! Very honest review, lot of things to think about.

[@thejohnnerparty]

This is a very good perspective on these two cameras. Both are great - just depends on your use case. A big thumbs up.

[@point5production273]

So which camera has better color and video quality? Is the R6 4K 10bit footage as good as the Z6 10bit external?

[@binodkcphotography9999]

Thank you for your honest review. Going for Nikon z 7II as i already have z6 which works perfectly for me 😀

[@lbagg8750]

Would the Nikon be good for theater photography? My kids are constantly in productions and I will say that most of the shows have decent light and there is occasionally fast movement but nothing crazy. I ask because I read a review saying the 6ii wasn't fast enough for theater work. Thanks!

[@joannefelipa367]

Very helpful review, thanks! Do you notice the difference in megapixels between the two? For my work the autofocus is the number one priority so I'm leaning towards the R6. The only thing I'm a little hestitant about is the 20mp, which is a slight downgrade from the 24mp I'm using right now (but with terrible autofocus that drives me nuts).

[@77dris]

The lowpass filter on the R6 is so good, that it outresolves the 30 MP R. In fact, I can upscale the raws in Adobe Camera Raw and they can go toe to toe with the R5 (sometimes better when the enhance filter is used)

[@henrikzetterstrom278]

I like this video a lot. It made me chose the Nikon Z6 II to be my new photography- and film production camera. Thank you for this video.

[@andyvan5692]

also if you take the z 6 ii the c1,c2 & c3 custom modes ARE available for video preferences, enabling different frame rates, etc, and for you to retain and switch settings quickly, ALSO ISO, WB and colour profile, ie b&w, sepia, etc. are saved to these settings making this a much quicker switch for both workflows.

[@MarioTphotography7]

Great content and keeping things fun! Do you believe the R6 and rf 85 1.2 is a better combo than attaching the rf 24-70 f2.8 or 28-70 f2 to the R6. I photograph sports and I’m looking to get into portrait/weddings. Thanks!

[@aight365]

What are you going to do with an 85 when you can't back up enough In a room?

[@muviewsic]

The dark focus performance difference may arise from 1.2 lens for canon and 1.8 lens for nikon?

[@chanjeff4406]

Hi Taylor. Thank you for this review. From other online reviews and sample images, I have the impression that some RF lenses (like the 50, 85 and 70-200) have great micro-contrast and rendering of the images. But it looks like you don't think so. Do you think the Nikon Z lenses (like 85 1.8 or 70-200) have better rendering than Canon ones?

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I think the hard part with that is, that it all comes down to your personal taste. For me, shooting the shade white balance pallet with Nikon S lenses is what I'm really drawn to artistically. From my experience, the files also seem to need less work in editing, and the jpgs straight out of camera are often ready to go. The RF L lenses are all phenomenal, and will also create amazing images. Pretty much comparing two incredible systems, where both are winners haha

[@chanjeff4406]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Fair enough. Both companies produce amazing lenses. By the way, I also love the colours straight out from my Z6. The colours on the raw files look natural and they are easy to edit in post.

[@c0y0te1st00]

Thanks. T.J. You are my new guy, chief.

[@pallavdas3842]

Have you compared the D780 with Z6II. If both of them are at the same price point for the body only?

[@ravidhingra484]

How is z6ii Af in video , an af tracking .? Thanks

[@jatingastudio1046]

I do videos on wedding.Sold my canon 6d mark ii and ordered the z6ii with 35mm 1.8. So happy that you made this video,now waiting for my z6ii 😊

[@MichaelCortese1]

Get all the primes, each of them is insane. Like I can't articulate it my excitement over text, but the 85, 50, and 20 (the ones I have) are so beautiful they make me shed a tear every time I use them

[@joshuameadows4165]

@@MichaelCortese1 I went back an forth on the 20mm prime. I ended up with the 14-30mm f4. It's great for when I need wider than 24mm. I can say that the 50mm prime simply wowed me. It' gorgeous and performs way above its price point. I'm considering swapping out my Sigma 85 art for the Nikon S lens version.

[@MichaelCortese1]

@@joshuameadows4165 I used the 50 almost exclusively for a year but my go to kit now is the 85 and 20 1.8s. My 20 is used mostly with night photography of people and architecture and I use the 85 for tighter shots of people but also landscapes. For an actual landscape photography lens the 14-30 is probably great but just not for what I am interested in!

[@lpliv123]

Great review, you encapsulated much of what I like about the Nikon lenses. I have a host of Nikkor lenses and am wondering how much DR and quick AF response am I going to loose by not going to to the Z lenses. My photography career is winding down so I don't want to spend the extra $$'s on pro glass if I don't have to. Thanks for helping me make up my mind and for your answer

[@1208aa]

How is the autofocus compaired to the d850?

[@turklurk]

ZII update just got real. Amazing AF.

[@cyberathlete]

Try that AF on people walking about in dim lighting. It takes forever to focus and for critical work where you're getting paid to cover an event, you'll end up with a lot of missed shots.

[@Joe.484]

@@cyberathlete that's why I always work with 2 cameras. My DSLR has better focus in low light while the dslm is phenomenal on daylight and so on

[@claudiam4833]

Thank you so so much Taylor.. I was so worry and I was making the wrong choice but you gave me such peace of mind.. I love Nikon and I just got the z6ii and you confirmed everything I needed to know.. I being following you for a while now and I cant thank you enough for changing my photography . You are funny and so fun to watch. I wish someday you will come to Oklahoma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Bikash_Jana]

Excellent review.. Reviewed like a gentleman..

[@user-oj8ss4zq3x]

I’m currently bouncing between purchasing the z6 2 or the R6 2. Have there been any improvements in the focus the the z6 or is it basically the same

[@lucianocherubino570]

Another great video, thank you. Ive been shooting d750 for the last few years, but jumped on the z5 on the release date,(i waited for dual slots) I figured image quality would be as good or better than the 750. I now feel they are almost identical. That being said, do you think the z6ii is worth the upgrade from the z5? Is it 1000 bucks better for the everyday mostly event shooter like myself? (video means nothing to me other than my kid blowing out his candles). And.. Do think there's a chance Nikon will bring the new AF wide mode eye detect to the other z cameras such as z5/6/7. Thanks for your time.

[@lucianocherubino570]

@@mmcmw2 thanks for your input, I didn't quite gather the answers to any of my questions from it. But regardless, I appreciate your reply.

[@andhib]

Hi Luciano, I can't fully answer your question but maybe offer my experience with image quality between D750 and Z6. I used a D750 for 6 years then switched to a D500 and a Z6 together in the last year. I have noticed the biggest difference between these is the image quality in low light with higher ISO. In good light I struggle to tell the difference in image quality between any of these three (the lens and whether I use support etc. makes more difference to image quality). I loved the D750 abilities in low light compared to previous APS-C cameras. As the light drops the D500 picks up noise in the images sooner than the other two, but is surprisingly good for a crop sensor. The Z6 seems to have slightly less high ISO noise than the D750, and I've been able to get images of wild Hares in the dusk/dark at ISO12800 (when my eyes could only see black blobs!). If you find the Z5 and D750 to be the same and your events are in low light it may be worth the upgrade to Z6. But in good light maybe not.

[@jiajianhou426]

Do you feel the z6 ii +85mm f1.8 is significantly lighter than the R6+85mm f1.2?

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

Watched the entire video and found your comment at the end to be spot on about the newer Canon and Sony's being almost too perfect and clinical. I came from a background of shooting with Nikon film cameras: the 8008s and N90 of the 1990's. As you know, there was no autofocus back then so a lot of times you might miss a bit, but some of the best shots were a little soft. Some of the most popular photos in our time are slightly soft, esp. ones shot on film cameras. Anyway, I recently upgraded from a Canon 5D MkII to a Canon EOS R and then to an EOS R5. It's amazing what these new cameras can do, including iPhones and Pixel's with their computational photography. But I do agree that sometimes things can be *too* perfect. The only counter point I'd make there is that Instagram rez's your images down so much that they have to be incredibly sharp for that to translate, so maybe it's made up for in the loss from your computer screen to IG or YouiTube.

[@mimih5889]

agree

[@Funktrainer]

The 8008s and N90 already had autofocus.

[@genmarkpulmano4944]

thank you for the review ❤️

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@ToddALarson]

So when you are shooting photos and video for a wedding, how do you shoot the ceremony? Do you use a second shooter or tripods? Just curious, I also shoot both but usually have to hire a second shooter. Tried to do both all by myself for a friend's wedding, that was not fun lol.

[@wannabeturbo]

Thanks for explaining what you like about each and why you decided on one over the other.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@harryburnett7086]

Nice review btw Taylor as usual

[@liekemeeldijk]

I love to do portraits. I’m going to buy a Nikon Z II soon! What object to you recommend for portraits?

[@Twin2Lens]

Can you use the UHS-I in the Z6 II camera?

[@skyrunr]

Between the two different sized card slots you can use just about any memory card you may own. For the best performance you'll want one XQD or CFE. The user manual has been posted online btw.

[@lisalouisekeen4191]

Just the video I needed. Hopefully have my z6 ii arriving next week. After years of using my D750 it'a a perfect time to upgrade as I'm doing more video work now days. And watching this glad I've made the choice I have especially as I all ready have nikon lenses.

[@craigcarlson4022]

So, if the question were, 'Which would you choose if the planned use/applications was SOLELY still photography (a mix of things but probably more landscape work than anything, how would you go? I have a raft of Canon lenses but i'd get the quality f2.8 mid-range zoom with either new body, and adapt my other Canon glass via the Fringer adapter. I used to shoot with APSC Nikon DSLRs and i have fond memories of their outstanding light metering and dynamic range. Thanks, Craig

[@victorgurov1489]

Great video, thanks. I‘m looking forward to my Z6ii.

[@user-je9lg3pc5y]

Nice review as always 👍

[@rolandrick]

What I’m missing is a flip out screen like the Fuji X-T3, GFX 50 S has it: also flipping in portrait mode. I do no vlogging and I am with you, those full articulating screens feel like breaking at any time.

[@kenyattacapture3462]

Great Video just got my z6ii & I couldn't be happier with it.

[@muhammedmahshook3571]

I heard another reviewers talking about focusing issue of r6 in video mode. Is there any

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Hmm what kind of issues? I’ve had it front focus a few times randomly, but it figured it out pretty quickly

[@muhammedmahshook3571]

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto seems some hunting in focus while talking direct to camera while vloging. He then talk about this issue in his full review. Just asking have you seen some.

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

Thanks for the review. I own 2 Z6s and I'm very happy with them for both video and stills. I'm contemplating trading one to try the new Z6II. One thing that didn't make sense to me in your comparison here. I share your opinion that the articulating screen on the Z6s inspires more confidence from the point of view of sturdiness. I often self-record, but I've never used a flippy screen or external monitor. I've even walked with the Z6 and it's not hard to keep myself centred. As you say, if you want total control, get something like a Ninja V ... or something cheap like a non-recording monitor. So I'm not sure why you'd need to keep a very expensive camera just for the flippy screen ... unless there's some other reason you need the Canon R6. In regards to the complaints about the Z focussing (you mention Ortiz), most often the complaints come from misuse of the system or an apparent inability to step in and reset the focus point. I can't compare, because I don't own a Sony or Canon systems (Fuji was my intro to mirrorless) but, for my use, I've never had any real complaint with the Z system. Certainly, firmware 3.0 brought minor improvement, but I guess eye/face recognition and tracking is not that critical to my work. Having said that, I have used it for portrait sessions and it works well. I have experienced a bit of focus hunting in extreme backlit conditions -- nothing I haven't experienced with other cameras. In those cases, I revert to experience accumulated during 3 decades I put in before autofocus existed.

[@Narmi804]

One of few KZbinr that recommend Nikon. Good to know there are pros out there preferred the Z system

[@nitsydegophotography2303]

Thank you Taylor for this review.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@aviator201]

Also preordered this camera for many of the reasons you listed. I originally purchased an R6 but the card slot 1 corrupted two memory cards while shooting within the first week so I took it back (yes I formatted the card in camera). I saved the images but not video files.

[@lasekundes]

I own the D7200. I wondering, if I go for the Z6ii, will my lens still able use on that camera?

[@Qwerty1987Ytrewq]

certainly not all of them since you are switching to a full frame body with the new Z mount system. If you used full frame lenses on your D7200 there is an adapter you can buy and still use them.

[@animestarlord9021]

Being that I have lots of f mount glass I'm going with the z7 II when it comes out and just use a f to z adapter. In time will get native glass.

[@OutRAjious]

is there a way to use an i-pad as a monitor for the nikon ? 😀

[@rajpassy4154]

Loved the balanced video. I'm interested to hear more about the "character" of Nikon files/lenses etc. I have found this too, but I can't articulate or visibly show this intangible character... it's more a feeling than an observable fact! I wonder if you could do a simple side by side of a Nikon +canon/sony file and see if you can visibly show what we all know and love about Nikon files!

[@sosuaevents]

Please let me know: does the R6 overheats if you only shoot Full HD? No need for me to use a lot of 4K, but being in the Caribbean heat can be an issue.

[@TaylorJacksonPhoto]

I have found no issues in HD, so you should be fine

[@shebiahad6097]

which cam i buy- R6 or Z6-ll- pupose r Corporates wedding products and sports???????

[@hoopoverthehill]

the reason I like Nikon is because I really prefer their color science over Canon slightly. and I agree I do think also Nikon glass tends to be a little bit more refined for artistic expression than Cannon glass. I actually am interested in the z62, especially for architectural photography and landscape photography. do you think it's the good choice? and if so, what lenses do you recommend I get

[@deebea6364]

I have my R5 set to eye detect, and custom set the SET button to pull the focus to the centre of frame - perfect for when it grabs a face you don’t want the focus on

[@Joshwaa_s]

I have an Original Z6 and REALLY enjoy it's use, and will probably keep it still once I do upgrade to another body down the line. I do however really wish the 3rd party lens makers would get it together and finish developing for both RF and Z mounts, even just to encourage Canon and Nikon to release glass quicker!

[@amermeleitor]

Nikon have a good amount of lenses from third party options. The Viltrox ones are great for the price.

[@eranjanak]

is it worth investing in the Nikon system for the future? seems like in 10 years time they will have fewer users and therefore struggle in the R&D department compared to Sony and Canon. I have been using a Z6 original version for over a year and now thinking of switching to Canon or Sony even though I love the pics straight out the Nikon and the easy mode of switching between video and photo modes.