Nikon D850 vs Z7 II: Is it finally time to switch to mirrorless?

[@Clownconspirator]

My d850 with my 28mm 1.8 is my forever camera and lens, at least for photography. For video, I have yet to find exactly what I want -- I still prefer a camcorder body style for that, XLR inputs are great too.

[@domenicoavizzano8841]

I do not think the change is worth. I do think it's slightly still better the 850.. If you want to change, it's worth changing for a Nikon Z8 (or Z9 or a new Z6 III, if you don't necessarily need 45 MP), not for sure for a Z7 II, in my humble opinion. Cheers! D.

[@martingreen6138]

Loved the first image Andy, something to see everywhere in the photo. love the video's 👍

[@andylockphotography]

Thanks Martin.

[@Luigi13]

Okay, I don't see any comparisons of the cameras in the video. I have both of these cameras and I use both of them, The only reason i bought the Z7-2 is for its size and the lenses. I find that the Z lenses are very good and sharper, the Z&-2 camera body is lighter and compact the image quality is on par. The D850 is solidly built and if it could accept Z mount lenses I would have bought only the lenses instead and unfortunately it doesn't have IBIS. By adding a full length L bracket it helps with holding the Z7-2 camera well, another thing I also like is the image stabilization which helps with the lenses, Z glass from the 14-30, the 24-120 and 24-200 being lighter and compact than the F mount lenses. I am still debating if I need the FTZ adapter.

[@johnforbes4795]

There are some wonderful images in this video. In the past couple of years, I switched from owning both the D850 and Z7ii to now owning the Z8 and Z9. I can't disagree with any of your comments. I think that for the landscape photographer, both the D850 and Z7ii are wonderful cameras. While I shoot quite of bit of landscapes, I shoot far more conformation dog show events. That's what drove me to the Z8 and Z9; the higher fps, the wonderful Z lenses, and the quietness. It's the latter quality, the quietness, that finally took me from the D850 to the Z9. If you put a Nikon battery grip on the D850, it improves your fps to 9 versus 7fps as you mentioned in the video. The problem is it's very loud and I found too many animals disturbed by the noise of the flapping shutter/mirror mechanism. I'm one of the apparently few that hope that Nikon brings out a Z7iii. Yes, the D850 (and Z8) are much more robust and professional feeling, but a Z7iii with higher fps, better autofocus, and an Z6iii-type EVF would be wonderful for hiking and travel.

[@andylockphotography]

Thanks for watching John and the feedback.

[@alanwilson7792]

Surprised there was no mention of Z-Mount glass. For me this was the best reason to ditch F-Mount. Even the kit 24-70mm f/4 S-line is outstandingly sharp but almost all Z-Mount glass is stunning.

[@andylockphotography]

Hi Alan, I mentioned the Z lenses at 18:20 and I totally agree with you - the Z mount lenses are incredibly sharp and I think for me the perfect combination would be the Z8 with Z mount lenses.

[@roybixby6135]

When I bought the Z9 I sold my Z7uu but still kept my D850 ... 🦘

[@andylockphotography]

I think I would keep my D850 when I do finally switch.