7 Months With My Nikon Z6II - Any Regrets

[@dietmarwechselberger6707]

Great video! I have the same history. Changing from D500 to the Z6 II. Struggeling a little in the beginning I'm loving it now and do not regret changing the camera.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Totally agree, I'm able to capture wildlife photos at iso settings that the D500 struggle with and the features that the Z6II has are so good compared to the D500

[@tanyabowen7754]

I appreciate your positive attitude and encouragement so much! I just upgraded to the Z6ii opting on upgrading rather than a costly repair to my D7500. Portraits are beautiful but getting sharp images and focus on motion has me stymied. I will continue to play and learn. Thank you so much. An attitude of gratitude and a willingness to give yourself grace as you learn is the reminder I needed today. Bless you.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you very much for yor feedback, very much appreciated.

[@BlueBull2604]

Very sensible video. Too many complaining about features they dont have on their Z cameras, that they already know they do not have.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you so much and totally agree, why complain about features that you know are not there to begin with 😉🙏

[@biglebowski3486]

I came from the D750 and the z6II is just a piece of art. Nikon gets too little credits, the camera is more than capable.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Correct, to many people complain about the Z6II and that's mainly because so many high profile KZbinrs bag this camera. If you take the time to learn all its features it's a great camera

[@mikelyon5595]

I like your attitude toward mastering the equipment you have. Thanks again!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

I appreciate that!

[@dansouth2088]

Perfect analysis. The Z6ii does so many things quite well. Maybe not the best of some things as you mentioned, but the vast capabilities just make it an all-around camera for those of us who shoot a variety of genres. I've only shot a couple hundred photos on my mine, mainly wildlife, but am looking forward to a trip in March to test out street and landscape photography.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Agree with you 100% and that's why I made this video to show people that the Z6II is a very capable camera

[@csc-photo]

This is refreshing to hear, in the midst of all the "Nikon, announce the Z8 already!" talk from content creators lately. Agreed on all your points about the Z6II - it's honestly the best and most capable camera I've ever owned, in decades of photography. It's a keeper, no matter what body comes along next for me. And I'll say, I'm actually more excited about the Z6III than the Z8 (if recent speculation is even close to correct - I'm not interested in anything over 45 mp). But I do need to add a second body this year - Z9 (that is my current top choice) or Z6III, depending on how this year plays out with Nikon's lineup / release / rebate schedule.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Y, for me the Z6II is the perfect camera, I wasn't interested in a high megapixal camera as for wildlife and astro that just creates problems. The Z6III does sound like a nice camera, bt Nikon would need to have bird-eye auto focus to make me even want to upgrade to it in the future.

[@helgividar]

I am glad that you are happy with your Z6ii because that is the most important thing about gear that we spend our money on. I am still happy with my D750 and D7500, they are doing well for my use cases and bring me good photos. The Z6ii would probably do that too, but I am waiting to see what the Z6iii will have in store.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Well said, and thanks for sharing. The Z6iii may be a much better camera than the Z6ii, but I'll be keeping my Z6ii

[@Emulives]

Great review. I came from the d750 , before that I have the d300 / d300s....What a trip with nikon. So perfect still the .jpgs

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes Nikon make very good cameras. I started with the D70s, then D80 , D7000, D7100, D750, D7500, D500 and now I have the Z6II

[@felixifloresrodriquez3306]

Wiseman indeed thanks a lot for this video

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You are more than welcome and thanks for letting me know 🙏

[@RaySweeting]

Hi Charles, I really enjoy your channel particularly as it is Oz based. Yes a camera purchase is a very personal decision. If I may there was one statement that you made re the Z6ii vs D500 which is not quite correct but a misconception by many (please do not take this as criticism thought). A crop sensor camera does not give you more reach or magnification than a full frame camera. For any given focal length, the same image magnification is thrown on to the sensor plane. It is just that the crop sensor camera is doing an in-camera crop due to its smaller dimensions. For instance if you look at an image from your crop sensor D500 (1.5 crop factor) and an image from your full frame Z6ii shot in crop mode they will be identical or very close to the same. A full frame image can also be cropped in post processing and deliver the same composition and similar image file size (or very close to the same). Keep up the great work on your channel. Cheers Ray

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you for your insight and feedback. I am very much aware that A crop sensor camera does not give you more reach or magnification than a full frame camera. This is why I say "Field of View" as that's the difference

[@natedagreat90]

Z6ii af is an aquired taste misunderstood but once you get to know it better it grows on you. Got my z6ii on sale for 1599 at that price it was a no brainer for me.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

That's a great price 👋

[@bali6467]

Thanks for your perfect analysis. You have to learn to operate the equipment. I use it for macro and landscape photography. I am very happy with the Z6II too.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks you, and totally agree with you. 🙏

[@heonlee1246]

I just bought Z6 ii with 24-70mm f4 under $2300. Nice one to explore..

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Wow! That's a great price for that kit, well done

[@shadyninja1]

I shoot weddings and events and ditched my D500 for the O.G. Z6. I do miss the D500 but not that much.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

The two things I miss with the D500 is the 10fps and how quick it use to focus. But I'd never go back to it as the Z6II is a much better camera all round.

[@BernhardStein-v4b]

Thank you for saying what I think! I use the z50 for wildlife and can only confirm what you have said. 👍

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Great to hear! and thanks for letting me know your thoughts 🙏

[@88andreasdc]

Hello Any reason why Z50 not Z60ii ? Thanks

[@BernhardStein-v4b]

​@@88andreasdc Hi. If you realy mean z60ii: Well, there is no. And I don't use a z6ii becouse I want a cropsensor camera for the extra reach.

[@88andreasdc]

@@BernhardStein-v4b Yes I meant Z6ii of course My D500 AF has some hardware issues therefore I am a bit confused switching to the Z series . It's just seems to me that, the Z6ii has better subject tracking and AF performance compared to z5,z6 and z50 . Have you found difficulties with z50 AF for wildlife? Thanks

[@BernhardStein-v4b]

@@88andreasdc From my point of view it works realy great. I use it with a ftz adapter and a 150-600 Sigma. It is possible to catch a flying kingfischer in front of gras. In this case there is no object tracking or eye-AF. But the z50 finds the "thing" and focus fast enough. Running dogs are also no problem. I think it is good. But I haven't had an z8 or z9 in my handy yet. 😉

[@marieta.s]

Thank you so much for this video. I am considering getting the z6ii and with the exception of video which I don’t shoot, my needs are like yours. I am not a professional so I like to shoot a bit of landscape, astro and now wildlife. So this camera seems like a good choice. For sure having the fancy animal eye AF would be nice, but I have been using a D5500 that has no bells and whistles and I manage. So any camera would be better than what I have now.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You're right the Z6II is a very good all-round camera, like a Jack-of-all-trades. 🙏

[@Rev.DavidJTowns]

GREAT VIDEO! You answered so many questions for me! GOD Bless

[@CharlesNPhotography]

You are so welcome and glad that this video was of help to you 🙏

[@vpbowing]

Thanks for the video. Please tell us the noise-reducing program you used to correct the high ISO.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Topaz Denoise, but it 's been discontinued and now the program is called Topaz Photo AI www.topazlabs.com/topaz-photo-ai

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks Charles for sharing your experience....yes I understand your comments as I only have the D500 & use for different types of photography as a hobbyist....I haven't been able to afford a mirrorless camera & lens...I really need to upgrade my lenses & keep my current camera....but I hear what you are saying...I also only drive a Hyundai i30 as I can't afford a BMW...ha..ha..!! Cheers 😀

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks for sharing and that's why I still use my Nikon FX 200-500mm f5.6 lens, as I can't afford any mirrorless lens

[@LuisCruz-yg6rs]

Nice solid review!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Glad you think so! and thanks for watching this video 🙏

[@dieseldavey]

Excellent video and so well said. 👏

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you kindly! 🙏

[@oscarb3139]

Excelllent info man, I own a D500 and want to give the leap to FF without selling it, I just love it too much hahaha, don't know if I should wait for the Z6iii, I'll see what happens.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

I'd wait for the Z6III or look at the Nikon ZF as it has bird-eye AF

[@paulrushbrook1598]

Its a geat all round camera.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you very much and agree with you 100%

[@Muehlema1]

Great video - I will save some cash, keep my Z6ii and once the Z6iii is out switch. No Z8 for me 😉

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Good choice! I'm the same. Just waiting to see what the Z6III has to offer, as I can't justify the cost the the Z8

[@arslansaeed4161]

Hi there, nice video once again. I currently own a d7500 (walkaeound and wildlife ) and a d810 (for landscape) and contemplating to buy either z7ii or z6ii. One thing that bothers me about going mirrorless is the thought that mirrorless sensor is prone to catching dust more easily than the dslr camera. I have used dslr extensively in all environments and changing lenses on the go without worrying about that. How is been your experience with regards to mirrorless sensor getting dirty frequently??? Secondly what sort of tripod and head do you use? Thanks

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Yes, you are prone on getting more dust on the sensor and if I have to change lenses in the field I try to do this with the wind at my back or when I'm travelling I carry a very small pillow case and put my camera and lens in there to change the lens. The tripod head that I use is this one. LEOFOTO VH-10S Tripod Head

[@QSpeaks]

Good review

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@nolanwest6831]

Pretty much sums it up. Know your equipment.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thank you, yes, some people complain but don't try to learn and understand what the camera can and cannot do!

[@elainemowbray-nz4pp]

Thank you for another great video!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

My Pleasure and thanks for watching! 🙏

[@n1ngnuo]

I like my D810, but I want to add the Z6 III!

[@CharlesNPhotography]

The Z6II is a great camera, you won't regret it.

[@smkunder1]

I want to love my Z6ll but I still struggle with birds in flight, do you have a best settings video. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@CharlesNPhotography]

I do and I think you've just watched it. 😉🙏

[@stephenhunt7655]

I agree with you on everything you said in this video. I went from the D780 to the Z6ii. I picked my camera up in December and I had to Practice, Practice, practice! At first I felt that I had made a mistake but now I'm very happy with the camera and the quality of the pictures I'm getting. What is your thoughts on battery life? I'm considering getting a battery grip. I might get the MB - 10 instead of the MB- 11 as I just want the extended time before I have to change out the batteries

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Thanks for sharing you thoughts, I have thought about a battery grip. But the extra weight for me isn't worth it, but it would give you much longer shooting time. I just carry a second battery in my backpack or pocket when I'm out. I am though looking at a Anker powerbank for doing astro time lapses in a few months when changing batteries isn't possible,

[@jay-by1se]

Man, if you ever get your hands on Olympus, you’re gonna cry. Every single feature you described is better on the Olympus. For less money.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Olympus isn't Full Frame

[@ihatesjws669]

Why does no one ever talk about burst rate

[@CharlesNPhotography]

Don't know, But I do

[@ihatesjws669]

​@Charles N Photography meant burst rate for photography. Meaning in what situations you get 5.5 frames, continuous high and extended. Bit rate plays a factor in that, jpeg vs raw plays a factor. It would be nice to hear what situations and settings get you what frames per second burst rate.

[@lotharmarunga7611]

I am disappointed. An autofocus that lacks continuity. Works well sometimes but might as well miss out completely. Thankfully, I still have my old camera. Have taken 8k pictures in 2 months to learn and understand but one day is not the same as the other. But it has its merits, unfortunately lots of features I do not benefit from.

[@CharlesNPhotography]

sorry to hear that the Z6II hasn't met your expectations. It took me some time to work out which AF Modes to use in different situations, and now I can capture the photos I want with my Z6II