Nikon Z7 - 6 Years Later | Still Worth Considering? | Why I Say YES!!! - Matt Irwin

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

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[@Johnmell100]

I've had my "made in Japan" Z7 since early 2019 and love it. It's just great for my landscape work and I can't see me changing it anytime soon. I also like how Nikon have updated the sofware numerous times swince the launch date.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Indeed lots of great firmware since launch :)

[@malikdhadhalinux]

After years of using Nikon DSLRs I bought a Z6 just 3 weeks ago and I love it. I can't go back. The Z6 is great. Have no idea why people think it is bad.

[@dontipton4570]

Agreed. With the firmware updates this a pleasure to use. Enjoy!

[@israelmacario3853]

I bought a second-hand one and I love it. Great model for the price

[@dac9404]

Traded in my D600 and a few lenses and picked up a Z7 in Jan 2019. I had to buy the FTZ but the trade in program gave me the value of the old camera and a discount on the Z7. I have a Z9, but the Z7 is still often the camera I take on trips. I love this camera.

[@GetOffMyyLawn]

I picked up a refurbished Z7 back in 2022, when it was on sale for $1499. It is still perfect for my uses... not a video or sports shooter. Honestly the only thing i would like to have would be backlit buttons. I've slowly been adding Z lenses to my collection (105MC is amazing), but many of my F Mount lenses like the 70-200 f/4 work like a charm.

[@nelsonvazchillout]

I shoot stills on a Z7ii. I don’t care about video nor sports/action, thus I’ll stick to my beloved Z7ii for as long as it lives. I moved from a D800 to the Z7ii just for the sake of EVF & IBIS (and smaller size/weight) otherwise I’d have stick to F mount for ages.

[@Brandon_Carlisle]

Awesome timing. My Z7 and 50mm 1.8s will be here tomorrow. I shoot Fujifilm and i have been wanting to try full frame.

[@astrotennessee]

Interesting timing on this one for me. I owned one of these a few years ago, but upgraded to a Z7ii then a Z8. Just picked up a used Z7 last week with low shutter count for $900 US. These are an absolutely killer deal at the current used prices. Z6s can be had for as little $600, which is also nuts for what you get.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Wow, that is fantastic, amazing prices. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@oldmanandthesea3763]

I purchased two Z7s right after their introduction to use on a landscape-shooting trip to Arizona. One carried a 14-24 and the other a 24-70, both AF-S lenses. They were subjected to wet, dusty, and extremely hot conditions and never missed a shot. The image quality was fantastic then, as it is today. I have used both for over five years with no problems. Most of the time these are mounted on a tripod and I usually shoot at around 3-5 fps. For wildlife images, especially birds in flight, I depend on my Z8 and shoot at maximum frame rate. Again with the same image quality as the Z7 thanks to that wonderful sensor.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Yes they are great little rugged cameras, bringing superb image quality, especially considering the price today :)

[@blythewarland5459]

Good morning Matt good to see you up and firing on this Sunday morning. A Z7 secondhand would be a great body to jump to the Z system

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Totally agree !!! :)

[@gavmiller]

It remains my second camera alongside my Z8. Love it still for travel, or the odd situation where 2 cameras is useful. A good used Z6 or Z7 is a great way into the Z ecosystem.

[@tomlew55]

I purchased the same kit you mentioned around 5 years ago. Believe it or not, I am semi-retired but still occasionally shoot weddings and events with a pair of D750 cameras. I use the Z7 for portraits. For personal use I love the Z7 for landscapes and still photography. I keep trying to find a reason to upgrade but the cost can't justify it. If the Z7III rumors are true I probably will consider it. BTW, another great video, please keep them coming. Thanks.

[@jtes1442]

The Z7 is a great camera. I had it and traded in for a ZF. I miss the Z7, and I'm thinking of repurchasing it again.

[@brusselssprout1]

+ 1 . The files produced by the Z7/Z7II are superb and the ergonomy of the body is way better than the Zf (not just the grip, but also the customisation potential, button layout, top plate screen). The main annoyance of the Z7 for me was the hypersensitivity of the viewfinder autoswitch detector: one spec of dust and bye bye auto switching between EVF and back screen. And now that I have experienced the magic of current gen AF, I do not know if I'd enjoy using the Z7 as much as I did back in 2020. But I am more and more tempted to repurchase....

[@jorgevaladas788]

I was about to get a Z7 as my first full frame camera mostly because of the high MP but then found a Z6II in like new condition. I've been very happy with the Z6II and for travel photography I think it does great. Very compact and fits in my side bag (together with the 24-70 F4 on it), good in low light and the AF works well for what I need it for.

[@keithj30]

Got my Z7 about 3 months ago, love it. I have a Fuji xt5 and I like it but not as much as the Z7. I am old and old school amateur I have been creating images of one description or another for 50 yrs yeah giving away my age. I love the Nikon focus system SO much better than my Fuji ( come on Fuji get it together), love your videos keep up cool content.

[@dominickbulone8504]

I upgraded to a Z7 from a D700 a few years ago - although I like the Z, I still love my - what is now ancient, D700 and often find myself reaching for it over the Z. The battery life on the Z7 is what I've found the hardest to get used to.

[@cy9nvs]

I got a z8 and mainly shoot wildlife, picked up a z7 for macro and landscapes a couple of months ago. Pretty crazy that you can get a 45 MP full frame mirrorless body for this little money.

[@timmiles2012]

I have the Z7 and use it for airshows very fast action and it's great. not sure why everyone says this camera is not good for action.i have taken many great shots at airshows with this camera.

[@seamusoreilly804]

My go-to camera is my 7II. I love the performance; I love the size and feel of it. I have no plans to replace it at this time!

[@kenweir5630]

Hey Matt, I currently have a z9 and I held on to my z7 which I bought the same time period as you. I love my z9 but sometimes I love to walk the streets with a lighter body and a couple of lenses, I believe the image quality from the z7 is excellent and because I understand the limitations and strengths of this camera I have absolutely no issues with acquiring focus. I can't see myself getting rid of this wonderfull camera.

[@lordofthelints]

I bought my Z7 2 months ago secondhanded. I am really happy with it! It takes almost all of my F mount lenses in a great way and I really love the EVF.

[@barryrichter9084]

The Z7 was my first full frame mirrorless camera, and I use it mainly for landscape photography. I bought the Z8 on release and together with the Z7 plus Z glass, covers all my photographic endeavors. Still clinging on to my D7200 which gets used for photographing junior rugby union (it has two sd card slots!).

[@tallislover]

I have had a Z7 for a year now. I love it! There has been a learning curve from my old D7200 and relearning how the auto focus works best for me. I think this is a great piece of equipment and would keep it after purchasing a Z8 later on.

[@carlweiderick]

Almost always single frame shooting and never more than a few frames per second. I love my Z7. It's still one of my main cameras and will be for years to come.

[@gnmurray5955]

Absolutely! I still have my Z7ii and looking at the latest from Nikon, there isn't yet a camera that is more suitable to bushwalking landscape work. Apart from wishing I had a multi tilt rear screen there is nothing on the camera that I would change. It still has the best image quality (just) and it is the lightest and smallest high resolution full frame camera that Nikon produces. And of course, the lenses are just sensational on this camera. I suspect I will still be using this camera several years down the track.

[@rustywendlandt5160]

I still have my z7 from the launch and love the camera. My only wish is the auto focus was more accurate than even faster. Would love a z8 but the z7 is paid for.

[@mpoyck]

I have sony A7IV, but looking for a different lighter setup. Looking for mainly photography…don’t think i would mind 1 cardslot…will look more into this model…thanks fir sharing

[@Testprinz]

very interesting. I had often thought about it too. I initially bought a Nikon Z6 in 2020. But I quickly realized that I needed the 45 megapixels and switched to the Nikon Z7. I have never regretted that. I never take more than 4-5 frames per second, if at all. What mattered to me was the 45 megapixels and as you rightly said, all other models that are current today are also 45 megapixelsfrom nikon. I love my Nikon Z7 and will keep it. I take a lot of photos with manual lenses like Zeiss. The autofocus is so irrelevant anyway. But in contrast to the Nikon D850, I have the advantage of the focus magnifier.

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

Nice one Matt! I never did buy a Z7 but, just like the Z6, maybe more so, it's still a great camera.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

For sure Ray, I love both my Z7 and Z6's very good value cameras today, with still class leading image quality.

[@jorsetti]

I bought Z7 kit when it first launched and I loved it!!! I still look at images I shot on Z7 and remember those times fondly. I’ve upgraded to Z7II then eventually Z8 and added Z9. Just love all of them and they all served me very well!🙏🏻 My Nikon stable now is Zf, Z8 and Z9.

[@mrjohnbaseley]

Z7 Highly recommended and does everything I needed. Purchased 2nd hand at $2300 3 years back. Used it to create a long form documentary for an ultra running documentary (on my channel) with the 24-120 f4. Recorded everything in flat profile and worked a treat with complete confidence. Autofocus was a bit annoying sometimes for video - but absolutely usable. As a "do it all" Nikon, the original Z7 and Z6 would probably meet most needs. BTW - hardly used 10fps as this feature is probably important to less than 2% of most cases for me.

[@willvazquez3218]

Great video. I think the most amazing thing is the high-quality video that is recorded from the Nikon Z7 on an Atmos ninja recorder. Properly graded in DaVinci Resolve using a conversion from Nikon n-log to Arri log. The Z7 footage is the most organic beautiful footage ever to come out of a Nikon camera. I absolutely love it. When the Z 8 came out with internal raw recording, I was very excited, and even though the quality is great. It’s too sharp, it lacks that organic creaminess of the Z7 on a ninja V.

[@richvi-p2o]

I've kept my Z7 despite having a Z8 and I still love it. Absolutely fantastic IQ. Perfect for many genres still.

[@johnhudson666]

Hi Matt - Enjoyed your video. I bought a Z7 + 24-70 in Nikon's Black Friday sale for 2000 euro in 2022. Amazing value offer lasted only a few hours. I recently added the 28-400 and now have a light and flexible walk around set-up that never disappoints.

[@stevewillis6690]

I bought it early, falling for the early hype and as a wildlife shooter using a d850 was very disappointed in the AF performance. However it has found a home paired with my RSC 2 and used for video. I love the quality of the sensor and I'm quite happy to use this until it dies

[@peterwarren45]

Got my Z7 in september 2018 with the, then, only lens 24-70 f4, just in time for a trip to Paris, still my #1 camera... never bothered about the 'only one card' nonsense.. would like the faster AF of the 8/9 for the occasional foray into BIF although have gotten the odd in focus shot. Have acquired a few more Z lenses.. 14-30,20f1.8,70-200,Plena,MC50,24-200,24-120....

[@martinball3928]

I am still using my Z7 that I bought shortly after it launched, and love its small size and excellent image quality. I use it for landscape, holiday and general photography as well as simple video. I also have a Z9 that is great for wildlife and action, and love the feel of this body for long lens work, and also it's built in GPS.

[@duncanwallace7760]

I had a D4 and was considering a D850, but decided to get the Z7 instead because of image stabilisation. I still have the Z7 as a backup for my Z9 and something to use if I want to carry something smaller. It's a great camera which I don't plan on selling as it's still useful.

[@rogermanning4353]

I was an early adopter of the Nikon Z cameras, purchasing a Z7 on release. Even though I now have a Z9 and a Z6III, I still carry the Z7 as a backup and I would not hesitate to put it to work as a remote or even for volume headshots. Still relevant kit. Cheers Matt!

[@dallasthomas9298]

I purchased the Z7 in December 2018 at the time I had a D850 and D4Ss. To date I've take about 50k images with it and am still very happy. The D4s was sold immediately (wished I had kept it) and the D850 was sold some 3 years later as it had not been used. I use Zeiss Milvus lens about 95% of the time and see no reason to update the body. Greta video BTW.

[@mikebartow9415]

Thanks Matt! I have the Nikon Z9 and shoot mostly @15 fps for sport and action. I find the hit to miss negligible. This also keeps the overall file sizes down per shoot.

[@gregcorker2193]

I bought a Z7 after the Z7II came out. The Z7 was on sale at Nikon’s website for $2300. I was craving the detail it captures. It does not disappoint. I also have a Z6 and a Z8. I am a hobbyist but have also used it to shoot some events. The Z7 does a great job.

[@frvar6989]

Coming from a new D810 at launch, and a used D3, I bought a used Z7 6 months ago as my first mirrorless, and I LOVE IT !!! Paired with a new Z 50 1.8 S lens, it makes beautiful portraits 😊 Love this video (and many, many others), thank you for sharing your love for this "old", but still capable, camera (I love that in previous videos, you were already sharing how much you love this first Nikon mirrorless camera, with the Z6). PS : I bought a Z8 in august 😅😁😊 Cheers from Tahiti !!!

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Matt, I know you are talking about the Z7, Started my mirrorless with Nikon on the Z7II as a replacement for my loved D850 and had the two for a will. I was knot as happy with the D850, mostly with the speed of focus and then the Z9 was about to come out and I said to myself just order it. As there was people waiting months I thought it that time I my lean to love, But no. The Z9 arrived in 3 weeks. Now thats a camera. I have used a number of time at 20fps and one or two times 120fps. The 20fps just take so long going over all the image I now seldom go over 10 fps, But I can if needed. As far as 120fps that is amazing if you have the job for it. Keep well, stay safe and enjoy life. PS You are so right about all the Z glass its just so good it was worth going mirrorless by it self.

[@docnerd527]

In the last month I picked up a used (Excellent + Condition) Z7 from Adorama for $1200 to compliment my Z5. The camera only had 20000 shutter actuations. I have definitely enjoyed the increased resolution and when I have my crop sensor lenses (2 left) on I am still getting around 30mp. I love this and consider it an upgrade from my Z5 even though it is older than the Z5. It is going to be my primary camera on my 15 day (too short) Australian Adventure next year.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Yeah great compliment to the Z5.

[@brianeibisch6025]

I got a Z7 during the height of Covid pandemic for about $1700 USD. It is a magnificent camera that I have with the Nikon 24-200mm (maybe Tamron) lens permanently affixed. This means I can shoot almost anything in 45MP and that is great. One day, if I’m feeling rich, I might get the Nikon 28-400mm lens and stick that on. Great job Matt, cheers.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Brian, yes the 28-400 would be epic, and then cropped to APSC gets you out to 600mm FOV EQV.

[@michaelprior5958]

i bought a second z7 secondhand mint for 1270 euro a few weeks ago, I love them, I mainly shoot landscape but shoot some sports with them without any issues, sure id love two z8's instead but as a pro for 20 years these are more than good enough .people get too carried away with wanting the newest gear and then only half learn how to use them😁😁😁😁

[@robertwolfersteig4878]

I purchased my Z-7II about 18 months ago because the Z-9 was out of reach financially. I have used it for both still imaging and videography and it works wonderfully. I also use an a D750 for backup while I'm on extended visits to the wilderness. Due to budget restraints I was going to purchase an F-mount telephoto lens (I have an adapter) but after watching this video, I will try to find an affordable Nikon Z-mount one instead. I am also experimenting with N-Log attaching the camera to my tablet and using DaVinci Resolve 19 Pro in post. I hope to continue to use my "fossil Z-7II" for another few years! Thanks for the informative video!

[@ronboe6325]

My Z7 is on it's second wind. Many times I don't need the speed or weight of my other Nikon Z's. - but I'd like the extra mp over the Z6. I can shoot over 10fps, but the need is not there.

[@lescobrandon3047]

I too bought the Z7 kit by preorder. The 3D Focus Tracking I loved in my D3, D700 and D800 i found was missing. I used it for some professional baseball, managing by playing around with it. But it sits in my storage locker mostly and I use the great D700 most of the time doing model portfolios and just about any subject I want to have razor sharpness.

[@chrisroot7182]

I bought a used Z7 back in early '21. It's been a great camera especially since I usually shoot landscapes.

[@StuartAnderton]

Got a used Z7 to go alongside my Z6. Since upgraded the Z6 to Z6iii. Considering swapping both fir a Z8, maybe after the Z8ii reduces prices.

[@RichardServello]

I'm shooting mostly portraits with controlled lighting. I still shoot on my D600 and thinking about taking the plunge into mirrorless. Z7 used sell for $1000 now and it's finally worth it.

[@morgankarno7335]

Good little camera, I got the dslr bug and rebought a d850 brand new still something special about ovf, mirrorless feels like mirrorless shooting and ovf feels like a breath of fresh air the glory years. I still like my mirrorless it has its applications.

[@jeffrey3498]

As a film guy from way back, I love the one card slot on my Z7-it’s a simpler design. Also, I reason that a CF card is way more durable and foolproof than a roll of film. Believe it or not, photographers actually shot weddings, photojournalism, and so on, with a single roll of film.

[@Luigi13]

Hello Matt, I bought the Z7 first generation when it was released it was a used one from Adorama, after using it for few days I realized that the autofocus wasn't reliable it was paired with the 24-70Z zoom lens and then I decided to returned it and by the Nikon D850. I have been using the D850 and except for some flaws on some of the glass the camera works very well.

[@colinmurphy3517]

MATT how are you doing, nice to hear your views, i come from a long line of F cameras (my last was the D850) and Fuji X series, D850 mmm no mirrorless i was considering changing my brand and then it happened the Z7 was released, it was in my bag with as many S lenses i could get a hold of, i have the Zf and the Z9 awesome, as you said old school shooting is not all about how many fps you have its knowing how to. I have recently bought my second Z7 from Grays of Westminster for under £1000 grade 9 which is being converted to IR 720nm, my bag will be complimented with 2 x Z7 bodies 14-24 f2.8 / 24-70 f2.8 / 70-200 f 2.8 and a set of Kase filters, the 14-24 lens hood becomes the filter holder which fits on all lenses. Z7 i would recommend it for anyone who is moving in to mirrorless or just wants more Megapixels, have a nice day.

[@xavidub]

I actually shoot at 20fps even for street photography as I've found that can often give me better shots, for example, if a car is passing by it can catch a better moment. I don't hold the shutter down for a second so mostly I'm just getting 4-5 frames but it has improved my keeper rate

[@alphaniacsindonesia3500]

My main Nikon arsenal till now and fantastic with current EF glasses…

[@FandCCD]

The Z7 is a very capable studio camera. Its studio type photography will never be obsolete.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Very very good take. 😀

[@leticiavaldez1552]

Agreed. This remains a relevant camera today. I believe it is useful body for portrait, product, landscape photography as well as photographers who want to get into a full frame and high mp. I recommend it to my students when they are looking to upgrade from their entry level dslr Nikon bodies.

[@chrisvalford]

I managed to get a used Z7 (kit) within 6 months of the release date, most likely a display model as only 15 shots had been taken. My first real digital camera and my first Nikon. At the time I wasn't taking any sports or fashion shots, so I was really impressed. Purchased the wider f/4 zoom and a 24mm tilt/shift for my travel work. The first runway shot was OK, but found the overall speed of the camera couldn't cope with the fast changing lighting and autofocus at the same time, so purchased a Z9. The Z9 is great, so I now shoot a lot more sports, and have become more reliant on the auto-focus especially using the 50 and 85 mm f/1.2 lenses. Never had a card failure, but then I don't rely on using one card for a whole shoot, this comes from shooting weddings with film. As I like the wide apertures, the only downside is my bag is getting really heavy, and as the Z9 is tall, it's difficult to find a bag which fits the Z9 and is carry-on sized (20cm in my case). I have used other cameras from the people who attend our photo walks, generally I find the ergonomics of the Nikon Z7/9 much better, and the Nikon menus easier to understand even though there are way too many options to choose from. My next purchase, maybe the 400 f/2.8, so totally invested in Nikon kit now, by comparison my very first SLR was a completely mechanical Zenith.

[@rickpinelli1586]

Hi Matt, My old D2X still takes great photographs! It has been sitting on the shelf ever since I bought the Z7 w/ the f 24-70 2.8 lens. Currently, my Z7 is my backup camera or 2nd. on a big shoot since I use the Z9 as my main camera. My Z30 is my walking around / street camera to keep a low profile. I am looking forward to see what Nikon / Red has in store for us in the next Pro "Z" body. 📷📷📷

[@tectorama]

I never bought the Z7, but waited for the Z7II. It was a very good camera, but I wanted the focus capabilities of the Z8. I kept the Z7II for some time, but recently sold it as it wasn't being used. I also sold all of my F mount lenses.

[@dominiclester3232]

Great points, great video, thanks! I never had a D850 and I’d forgotten how close in timing it was to the Z7 release. I waited for the Z6 because I had a D810. I was so confident that the Z6 would be good that I didn’t even try one before buying!! It was great and I bought a Z7 soon after convincing myself I didn’t need one 😂. I did upgrade to a Z7ii which I still use a ton, despite having a Z9.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Dominic :)

[@mofotose]

I bought 2 used Z7 about a month ago 🙂 Amazing camera!

[@DECKARD263354BR]

I still have my beautiful little baby Z7, love the amazing images it still produces, the ibis is amazing. I can't dream of selling it, great for Travel, Landscape, Architecture, Macro. Will hopefully pick up a Z8 for fast action and wildlife when there is a huge price reduction, a big IF !!!😂

[@davewalker5706]

Still love my Z6, which I got in July 2020. It remains my go-to travel, street and low light camera while my Z8 is my everything else camera. The Z6 has an upcoming trip to Florence to cover. I have thought about the Z6iii but I really don’t see a need to replace my Z6 (org) any time soon.

[@Joseph-iu6ip]

I’m shoot on my Z7 right now. I have the Z8 and Z fc too.

[@Pudelspringer]

Matt, 100% agree. I just thought a Z7 (A$2100), which included FTZ1, as a 2nd camera to my Z9 Still great for still images

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Great work, and good deal with the FTZ.

[@peteF776]

Just got a Z6iii, but am keeping the 7 for landscape and portrait work, a fantastic camera (I still use my beloved 700)

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Well I don't use Nikon gear any more Matt. I reckon some of the earlier cameras with better lenses can definitely work well and they are really good value. Now I noticed the Nikon Z and Z72 were very good value. You get 45 megapixels of beef and pretty decent auto focus. I think it's got to the point Matt and I've said this before on several platforms that the auto focus in some of the newer Canon cameras is so good that there is actually virtually no skill level left in the art of photography especially for wildlife photography and I know that sounds like I'm moaning and groaning and being a grumpy old man I'm not that old. I'm 54 but you get where I'm coming from that if there's no challenging Photography then I get disinterested. That's just me now. Some people are all about the shot. They just pack up the gear. They want to head out into the wilderness for the weekend and I get it. They want to nail the shot but I still love some of the challenge that this camera might present. My only concern with this camera is the dynamic range wasn't as good as the D850. This is why it's so good for people getting into Photography now and I teach photography in my local community. It's kind of beginner intermediate level stuff and these are the types of cameras that I tend to promote a fair bit. It's that camera that's maybe four or five years old or longer but still has decent . I'm not a fan of the Z6 cameras at 24 megapixels I've said 24 megapixels is inflexible and you take a huge hit in image quality and I've seen those images out of the Z6 cameras compared to the Z7 and it's talking and cheese and people will bang on about file sizes honestly storage now is so cheap if you are spending $2000 on a camera you can afford two or $300 for two or 5 TB SSD and you're good for ages. The other thing that 45 megapixels gives you is extra cropping think about it. You can crop a photo at 50% and still get a 22 megapixel file. In other words. It means carrying less lenses. You could be carrying a 200 mm lens and you can crop into 400 mm with a 20 megapixel file and that's usually good enough for social media e even printing extra megapixels gives you cropping. I keep telling that to people and people don't get it man oh man.

[@sarcomere1]

Still use my Z7, nothing wrong with it but have to give time to the ZF, Z9, and Z5 for infrared. GAS is real! Honorable mention shout out to the D4, D600.

[@gbye007]

Nice walk down memory lane. I'm still going with Z6 and Z7II.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Great to hear. Indeed Geoff, back when we first met. What might be your next camera, real or fantasy?

[@gbye007]

Probably when the Z7II gets a replacement. I like the small size, high MP.

[@kaminobatto]

I have a Z7II which is more or less the same camera. I did miss the AF performance when shooting moving subjects. However, when it comes to stills, this camera is a banger and takes gorgeous shots.

[@mikecastles]

Still shoot with both a Z6 and Z7. Would like to upgrade to a Z6 II or Zf but one day or not.

[@Fuchs85DE]

It was improved a lot with the newer firmware that added decent autofocus for human and animal eyes. In the earlier firmware versions autofocus was a problem. For me as a non professional that is really good enough.

[@LOLA6ifyable]

I am thinking of Adding Z7 as an affordable Landscape/ slow subject / high dynamic range camera. I own a Z9 and ZF , could be great. I am wondering if we'd see a Z7 III.

[@alanruine5946]

Had a D850 and held onto it until it's proper replacement Z8 and switched to Z mount Still got 2 f mount glass.. 14-24 f 2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 I use with FTZ

[@leod1671]

HI Matt, I purchased a Z7 from KEH with the 24-70 f4 about a year ago to supplement my loved and well used D850. I have grown to really appreciate the camera and in fact I have been carrying it with me more and more lately due to size and weight compared to the D850. The only thing I have been using my D850 for has been for bird photography where the D850 is better than the Z7.

[@AcuraTechMan]

I’m still shooting a z7 for landscapes and I still love picking it up every time. But where’s my z7iii?

[@johnforbes4795]

Hi Matt. I would consider buying a Z7iii if it came with no blackout, 15fps and 46MP, and hopefully an EVF as good as the Z6ii. I currently own both a Z9 and Z8, which I love, but a Z7iii would be a wonderful landscape, travel and hiking alternative. I sold my Z6ii, Z7ii and my D850 when I bought the Z9 and Z8. I'm a resolution junkie so the Z6iii sounds like a really nice camera, but I want more MP, I was never sold on the Z6ii. By the way, I shoot 15 fps with probably 80% of my images, which have reached 65,000 images in five days when I'm on a big shoot that includes movement. Also, I certainly did love the resolution of both my Z7ii and the D850, but the D850 was just too noisy for my use-case (scared the animals when at full burst, especially when using the Nikon battery grip at 9fps).

[@xavidub]

Most of all I love the size and feel of the Z7. I wish the Z8 was that size and weight

[@mikiethebikie]

Matt, I started 50 years ago with a Nikon photonic F, these days I use a D850. I am a singe shot guy.

[@Sitti2300]

Still using Z7 from very first day of its release date and I don't feel I need to upgrade anytime soon. I usually don't shoot anything move faster than trees and mountains.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

The most underrated, OVER DELIVERING camera ever made!!!

[@lilianigbinosunvape]

I upgraded from a D610 in December 2019 to a Z7 but I was seriously bummed, because it couldn’t go to less than 10secs in my Timelapse software, however to date it is my most used camera it goes everywhere with me and for travel as well because it is so light even though I have added the beast of a Z9 and a ZF. I was thinking of selling it but I wouldn’t get much for it, so I’m keeping it😂

[@gosman949]

I still shoot with a Z6 that I bought from a friend that bought refurbished. Still looks pristine!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Great solid cameras, going strong six years later.

[@wolfgangmarkaritzer5184]

I have my 2nd D850 and besides a Z5 (with FTZ II) and a Fuji x-s10 (with Fringer NF-FX); for my purposes these cover nearly all . Only sometimes for BIF I use 8fps, but it's rare.

[@robertkoch3397]

I have a z50, z7 and a z9. I use the z7 90 percent of the time.

[@kw80yt]

I bought one second hand like new for 1350 USD after I got fed up waiting on the Zf waiting list. I never bothered buying the Zf, I love the Z7, especially for landscape. Main downsides: autofocus a bit sluggish, cannot keep up with my kids bouncing about. Autofocus in low light is not great. I wish the horizon level view was less intrusive. I miss the area mode autofocus eye detection from the Zfc.

[@jamesurzykowski4918]

I have a Z7 and a D810 so I shoot less than 10 fps. I was waiting for the Z9II but they cut the sensor in half (24mp). So I might wait for the Z7III

[@christianpetersen1782]

Don’t think there will be a Z7 III because of the Z8 which unfortunately has to be a bit heavier.

[@enricomarconi8358]

It's all nice and good Matt, but the blunt question is: is a Z7 III coming or not?? I'm sure you're fed more info that we are (from Nikon), can you cast some light on the Z7 III pls? Don't Nikon need to compete with Sony and the high(est)-resolution contest? 90MP FF sensor are a reality, will Nikon go for that or what?

[@brusselssprout1]

I miss my old Z7 (on Zf now), and I'd love to see a Z7III with same body and EVF as Z6III. meanwhile, I am about to purchase a minty 2nd hand Z7II.... how I miss those files and that ugly-but-oh-so-ergonomic body design. Thanks for this video!

[@markmwj]

I have a Z6II, Zf and Z8. why would I put money into a Z7? The Z6II produces stunning images for most use-cases. It's nice to have the Z6 II with the 24-70mm f/4 S lens when I'm out in the evening with my wife. I took it with me when we went to ballet last year at the Sydney opera house. I have a Zfc, but there is little advantage size and ergonomics wise and the Zfc doesn't have ibis.

[@pkmexplorers]

I would like to see Nikon Z7 III (It could be nice replacement to my older Z6)

[@Paul-D-Hoff]

Shoot picture, advance film, shoot picture, advan.................. I shoot most times, one at a time. Sure, maybe with a moving animal, etc. But most times, NOPE. I shoot most stuff like you Matt. 😁 I still have my Z7. Waiting, but the Z8, so far will be my next camera.

[@d.bradfields832]

The Z7 was in my list, but i settled on the ZF.

[@zigatretjak75]

Z7 love it and shoot lee than 10 fps