Nikon Z6 II Reviewed!

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Nikon has released the second iteration in the Z6 lineup of full-frame mirrorless cameras - the Nikon Z6 II. Similar to the original Z6, the Z6 II differs in one major component - dual XPEED 6 processors. So what does this mean for the Nikon Z6 an is it worth upgrading to the new version? Let's talk about that in this video.
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Ted Forbes
The Art of Photography
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[@stephaneclaveau9736]

To zoom in or out, I press the ok button, it's that simple !!

[@CofFDnSnaps]

You can change back and forth from auto ISO to manual ISO by holding down the ISO button and rotating the front dial. Its a bit fiddly but it only take a split second.

[@tommyinthe8ir]

always has been like that on Nikon Cameras. Very fast once you're used to it

[@Matt_Goertz]

In the menus, flip F6 to on, then you don't have to hold the ISO button to switch ISO sensitivity or turn auto ISO on or off.

[@pratapkrishnan3950]

I also set it as such where I don't have to press and hold. I just press once, make my adjustments, half press the shutter button and I am back shooting.

[@ducatilex]

Was just about to comment this, but you already did 😄

[@TCinSoCal]

Is there a shortcut to changing minimum SS?

[@AlanHoey86]

Bought the Z6II at launch after extensive time trying out the A7III, EOS R & Z6 over the past couple of years. This camera is perfect for me, I love the build quality, EVF, tilty screen, the top tier 1.8 primes, and those Nikon files. The camera is a joy to use and the Eye AF has been excellent for me as I don't shoot Chimpanzees jumping in front of the camera.

[@sudiptahalderphotography9677]

😁 chimpanzees

[@voiceoverthewall]

You can toggle Auto ISO by pressing the ISO button and turning the front dial.

[@arunashamal]

thats how it has always been for a while on Nikon, I am surprised Ted don't know it.

[@theartofphotography]

Ted knows it, he's pointing out UI inconstancies

[@subhankarbarai4824]

@@theartofphotography what is the UI inconsistency though? Nikon provides you the dedicated ISO button and the dial and the sub dial to do whatever is needed at a fraction of a second. If you decide not to use it and go through the menu, you obviously will have to arrive at the specific menu item before you can change it. What is the inconsistency here? If you decide to go the longer route yourself, how can Nikon do anything else to make it better?

[@felm.974]

@@subhankarbarai4824 yep, both of them don't know the camera very well lol ... they influence people so they need not to misinform people..

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

@@theartofphotography I don't buy it as he says the only way to get to the menu option to turn it off is to go through the menu. You could say we're mincing words as he does state menu option, but again I don't buy it given the context. It's like saying the only way to get from the 4th floor to ground floor is to take the stairs when there's an elevator that gets you there just that much faster. Own the mistake. I learn new things all the time about systems I've used for ages. Point being, why dig into a menu by touch if there is a faster way. Even so there is no UI inconsistency as there is no reason to use the down arrow as Ted notes in the i-menu. If ISO is selected in the i-menu you can still use the front and rear command dials in the i-Menu and they do EXACTLY what pressing the ISO button does.

[@DailyDosageofZach]

Hey Ted, you mentioned a few of your complaints about the Z6 II that have work arounds. First off, you can set the AF-ON button to magnify 50%/100%/200% for manual focusing. When you click it it'll zoom in and if you click it again it'll zoom out, or if you take a photo it will zoom back out, I use this all the time for manual focusing and it works insanely well. You can also set the record button to do that as well if you don't want to use your AF-ON button for that. Second of all, if you want to turn ISO auto off, you can toggle between auto and non-auto ISO by holding down the ISO button and turning the front dial, it'll go between ISO auto and turning it off and should alleviate that issue. Third, the way I have my Z6 set up with AF tracking is by setting it to FN-2. It's actually very quick and much more intuitive than hitting the OK button. I hope this clears up a few things!

[@christopherpitstock8144]

I set my Ok button to zoom 100%.I t makes it really easy to zoom in and out with click of the OK button!

[@jeffreyprokopowicz9842]

This is totally annoying that Nikon gets criticized for problems that don't exist.

[@Swizzenator]

Great presentation. No long boring intro and no BS flapping. Please teach the other channels. Cheers and Happy Holidays.

[@Smoothblue90]

I think this is a great camera. Hope they sell lots of these.

[@tennismaster6640]

Nikon z6 ii vs canon eos r vs canon eos rp for beginner? Tell me

[@SilverbackReviews]

I just got mine a day ago! I love it so far.

[@MrAyybee2cold]

@@fredericchopin1667 R6>Z6II>A7III in ergonomics

[@jeffrey3498]

You can dedicate a function button to initiate focus tracking. I assigned Fn1 on the front of the camera. Unless the Z6 II is different than the Z6 this should apply.

[@ksphotography730]

It's the same and something I imagine most user set it to

[@jeffrey3498]

@@ksphotography730 Oh ok, thanks.

[@alexanderpons9246]

I enjoy watching videos like this one and learning how the Camera Industry is adapting to the evolution from Film Cameras to Digital. When you mentioned the option to power the camera via USBC when one is in a Studio enviroment it made so much sense. Thanks Ted Forbes for loving Photography and create great content for the channel, Happy New Year 2021!

[@MsAndreas1977]

Just press the iso button then turn the front weel. That turn auto iso on or off

[@felm.974]

Yep, I caught that too, he could just do that, lol, I mean, these reviewers need to fully learn their camera before they speak because then if someone sees this video, they might just go with Sony because of misinformation... I highly respect him, but they have a lot of power to influence so it needs to be used with a lot of responsibility..

[@FlyinRyanProductions406]

I sold my z6 and got the z6ii. Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuper happy. I have 70-200 f2.8 VR S lens and it is sooooooooooooo unreal! It took my z6ii to a whole other level. The main reason i switched from z6 was dual cards as i do shoot some events that I like having that piece of mind with. But all and all its a really solid upgrade in my opinion and looking forward to 85mm 1.2 and future cameras. Still have the D850 but when Nikon gets a true mirrorless flagship it will be going I’m certain.

[@NVIK5]

The 70-200 even brings my Z7 to a completely new level.

[@FlyinRyanProductions406]

@@NVIK5 such a fantastic lens!

[@NVIK5]

@@FlyinRyanProductions406 yes, I can pretty much shoot action with Z7 with ease now. The sharpness and rendering I get at 2.8 is out of this World!

[@eldindokara7868]

Sir, you can program fn button, for example, to zoom in, and then zoom out. That is how I use manual lenses to focus, to have a critical sharpness

[@maverickcoltmanphotography5893]

What an amazing review. Very detailed. Getting my Z6ii soon and this really helped me adjust my expectations.

[@lilnape2604]

You can toggle on/off auto iso using iso button and front dial. I use AF-on to initiate AF, half press and Af-on get me out of menus. I set up my Z6ii this way: Menu option - F6 = Yes, no need to hold buttons. Fn1 - Subject tracking, no need to press "OK" button to enter/exit the mode. Fn2 - Auto Focus mode switch Record Button - 100% Zoom (you can also set the "OK" button to do the same, both can do up to 200%) Click joystick - Exposure Lock You can also use Easy Exposure Comp in menu option B2, in A and S priority modes you can use dial to change exposure compensation.

[@alinoorchaudhry347]

Z6II is the best decision I've made in 2020!

[@josephelario9088]

Thank You , your review videos are excellent not only in content but the quality of your presentation , the closeup details & lighting is top-notch. Funny you even forced me to dig out several of my Nikon F's . Continue .

[@levscape]

I’ve just bought a Z6 II, and previously owned Fuji, Sony, Olympus and Panasonic cameras. I find that each camera system has something neat that the other systems don’t. I’d like an option for multiple Auto ISO settings, like on Fuji. On Fuji there are 3 auto ISO slots where you can save 3 different combinations of min shutter speed and max ISO settings, which can then be quickly switched between by using a function button. This is useful if I’m switching between landscape shots (low max ISO and longer min shutter speed) and then shots of my kids (higher max iso and shorter min shutter speed).

[@michaeldemetriades]

you can set this on u1 u2 and u3 dial ...

[@Votjko]

@@michaeldemetriades You can, but Fuji's implementation is better/quicker/easier to get to when you're a novice user.

[@grantpayne1024]

Hi Ted I have no doubt your reviews are always an inspiration for photographers at any level. I so appreciate all the effort you go to in making such informative videos. I have the Z6 and from the day I first looked through the viewfinder I knew Nikon had a winner. Yes you are spot on about the dual processors that maybe what will tip me into a Z6ii. Thanks and I will be watching lots more of your great work..Grant in New Zealand

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Respectfully... Those interface issues you mentioned are easily programmed to be quite accessible. Several people mentioned the "auto-ISO on/off" function below. Other functions, especially things you need to change quickly, can be put into your "My Menu", and then assigned to work with the red video record button. (It automatically turns off, to work normally, when you flip the switch to go to video mode.)

[@AndreasBeham]

Speaking only of the Z 6, so you need to check for the Z 6II. To achieve quick 50/100/200% zoom you can program this to e.g. the record button (which is useless in photo mode anyway). So, it's just one button press. Auto ISO can be turned on/off by pressing ISO button and rotating front dial, so also very easy. The tracking box for AF can be programmed to be activated/deactivated via custom function buttons which is also easy and doesn't require changing hand positions.

[@cactustweeter2890]

Had the Z 6 since it was first released and loved it. I ordered the Z 7 II and am waiting patiently for its arrival.

[@jamespiku]

Z7 II arrived? Does it have ignificantly better image quality?

[@Tompie913]

You can turn off Auto ISO by holding the ISO button and turning the front dial (as I now see other have stated). Takes some finger origami, but there's an option that allows you to press rather than hold the buttons when using the dials that I highly recommend. That makes it much easier.

[@baronsilverton6504]

Nice video - your ISO UI complaint for auto ISO has been solved - it actually was never an issue. It works just like the DSLR's before it. You do not have to go to the i menu to switch between Auto ISO and normal ISO - simply push the ISO button on the top of the camera and then toggle the front command dial - this will turn auto on and off. If you want to change your auto settings (i.e. control the maximum ISO etc.) then you will have to go into the menu as you describe but you simply set this up before you shoot and then to toggle on and off just use the front command dial - I think you will find this much faster and very easy to use. Also, it is true that for AF tracking you have to be in Auto Area mode and then push the OK button to turn on and off, but if your main complaint is that you have to break your workflow by moving your eye away from the view finder this is not the case. You can set the F1 or F2 buttons in front to activate this function and disable it while shooting. Thanks for the nice video!

[@BrandonFletcher07]

For the auto iso you can turn it off and on by holding down the iso button and and rotating the sub dial.

[@kevinharvey6162]

You can map the focus point zoom in/out to a function button. I use the video record button for this as it’s otherwise redundant in stills mode. You can set the degree of zoom in the menu too. Also map the tracking on/off to the Fn1 button to make it instantly available.

[@corrbox2]

Thank you for your review. Interesting information and very good points to learn and use. I appreciate your efforts. I will watch this again. All my best. Happy New Year 2021! 😊

[@Capcity44]

I enjoyed your video. I have just purchased a gently, seldom used Z6 with FTZ. I’m looking forward to using it in portrait sessions and walk around scenarios.

[@ericerickson6537]

I own the original z6 and just acquired the z7 ii? I loved the z6 and now love the z7 II but the reason I love them both is the glass. I put the 24-70 f2.8 on either of these cameras and it is magic. Also the beautiful 50 f 1.8 is a wow lens. Both lens create some wonderful renderings and are really fun to use. To me reason to own these cameras is Nikons new glass. It is a game changer. Nice review thanks.

[@Campbellteaching]

Any updates to get rid of the latency on the HDMI out for video?

[@koolkutz7]

Nice review Ted with some great points as always. I was really hoping that because the Z6 & Z7 mk ii cameras have dual processors we would get 10 bit 4:2:2 4K 30p internally and a faster burst rate for stills when using AF-C with no blackout but sadly not! I also wish the paid RAW option was simply a Firmware Download; having to send your camera back to Nikon is an inconvenience and not something most people would probably want to do.

[@andrewchisholm3665]

I looked at the Z6 II but as i don't do video i went for the Z5 and I am blown away with how good it is and when I paired it with the 50mm 1.8 just WOW. I moved from the 7100, going to sell it and the DX lenses in the new year to fund more Z glass, and when i moved to the Z5 i just felt at home. Still got to setup my own menus etc but even if i don't do this the menu system is so easy to navigate unlike Sony. Looking forward to using the Z 5 and getting my 7 artisans 35mm 0.95 manual lend

[@poniatowski3547]

to turn off Auto ISO - can't you just press and hold ISO and use the front command dial to cycle between Auto and Manual ISO?

[@RebelScumThis]

Yes you can

[@AlanHoey86]

Yeap

[@kevinharvey6162]

Just like on every Nikon DSLR

[@Matt_Goertz]

In the menus, flip F6 to on, then you don't have to hold the ISO button to switch ISO sensitivity or turn auto ISO on or off.

[@PatrickLarson]

@@Matt_Goertz That could be dangerous. Accidentally flipping it to auto-iso during a shoot.

[@robbierobinson3698]

Hello, this is Robbie Robinson the owner of Candofotovideo. I watch the show quite often and I just would like to say thank you very much for talking about the Nikon Z 6 ii . You gave me a lot of information I appreciate that. I don't know if I would be shooting video with it. I use a dedicated camcorder for that which is a JVC 200 camcorder at the present time. But at least I have another option now to look at. Thank you very much keep up the good work.

[@mrdarryljones1]

Bought mine a few weeks ago, it’s a learning curve from my D750 but I love the added functionality and future-proofing!🔥

[@jamespiku]

How is the image quality of z6ii compared to D750?

[@billyoung9538]

I'm glad to hear they have chosen to support both ProresRAW and BlackmagicRAW for raw options. That makes this far more interesting for people like me who usually shoot videos in a raw format, but enjoy having the option to slim down to a smaller hybrid setup for certain restricted gear situations.

[@WEATHERFROG]

Great in depth review, greetings from Greece!

[@4rroby]

Excellent video! I’m mainly a still shooter, therefore any improvements with video would be meaningless to me. I’ve always been a Nikon shooter , and see no reason to switch systems like so many photographers have. Thanks for all of the valuable info.

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

I have 2 Z6s and am very happy with them. Video is especially good and the Z-mount lenses are exceptional. There's a couple of improvements that tempt me to pick up a II, including improved focus and power via USB-C.

[@kevinonono]

Instead of pressing 'OK' to enable the tracking box, assign F1 or F2 for it. Very convenient! Same for the manual focus zooming in, assign F1 or F2 for instant toggle between normal view and 100-200% magnification view.

[@rgorji]

Thank you for a great review. Should I get it as my first mirrorless?? Currently shooting D800 and D500. Very tempting.

[@ChrisBoland]

Thanks for this - it's important to point out the little frustrations as they really add up to the overall experience. I've heard the 4k 60 crop is going to be aspc-sized which is a big shame. Thanks again 👍

[@stanobert3475]

I traded up my two Z6 cameras for two Z6II camera bodies and the new battery grips. The Z6 worked quite well for dance performances but the Z6II is definitely a step up in performance. The low light autofocus is exceptional and the battery grip makes shooting in the portrait mode much easier. I expect Nikon to make some big improvements, like they did with the Z6, with a series of firmware updates.

[@hishamosman4341]

The Z6II is almost the perfect mirrorless camera. It accomplished all in the correct places. The dedicated grip is a blessing as well, something that adds better grip for those with large hands. The many AF options helps to aid all types of shooting styles. The EVF is fine. The video is fine and soon after the firmware updates comes, then 60 fps will be a breeze. My only dissatisfaction is the steep price of the cfexpress card. Those who shoot video most of the time will see just how fast 128 GB will used up. 256 GB price is equivalent price of a prime or close to it. The S line lenses are currently the best in the market. I'm amazed just how good the S line zooms are nowdays? Hope Nikon can produce similar quality coatings for their F lenses as well

[@nancyk9475]

Great content video! I’m going to upgrade to the Z6ii from the d750. Have you noticed any viewfinder noise? I saw a couple complaints about this on Z6ii/Z7ii, only. Thank you

[@jdtvp]

I own the z6 (one). Some of the new features seem to be easy to fix is the old version, as for instance the joystick thing or the eyelash focusing precision, I hope nikon keeps thinking in previous models. I don't understand the ISO issue. For the manual focus zoom control I use the movie record button (useless in stills mode otherwise) set to Zoom on/off so I can check the focus instantly.

[@ahmedawad563]

You can toggle between Auto/Manual ISO by pressing the ISO button and rotating the front dial. All my Nikon cameras have this feature including the Z50

[@MysticApertureStudios]

For switching auto iso off try pressing the iso button and rotating the front command dial. It toggles between atuo iso on and off

[@RouvenMarkovic]

I am not sure about the ISO-Adjustments, but on all my previous Nikons you could simply hold a Button on Top (depends on your assigments in the button configuration), and then with the rear wheel you can switch AUTO-iSO off and on whereas with the front wheel you can adjust the base ISO setting. Zoom levels in Live View can probably adjusted by pressing the OK button Nikon has a lot of those pre-built-in hidden Gems, most people dont know about

[@gstrummer]

I'm interested! Seems like a great camera with friendly UI

[@agupta96]

Well, I've had the Z6 II for a few days now, and if I were to sum it in two words - "Worth it". I am transitioning from a DSLR to mirrorless, well not really because I intend to retain my DSLR (Nikon D500), but the Z6 II seems like a breath of fresh air! I initially thought it will feel like a light toy but it doesn't. It feels sturdy and has a good weight to it. Unlike how mirrorless bodies are marketed as super-portable miniature DSLRs, it sure looks like one but doesn't feel like one at all! The three bits about the Z6 II I'm absolutely loving include (most of these will obviously be the things I don't get from my current DSLR): - the electronic viewfinder is stunning. Do make sure to adjust the diopter to get a crisp view of the beautiful world, especially those of you who wear glasses/contacts - focus peaking is a gamechanger for me. I've tested it with the Nikkor Z 50mm 1.8S and works extremely well in manual mode. I can't wait to mount my Voigtlander 58mm 1.4 Nokton and play with it (assuming the feature will work). Make sure to turn up the peaking sensitivity and choose a bright color highlights (yellow in my case) - autofocus is fast and sure and the dual processors are definitely doing wonders to make the whole experience hiccup-free and works like a charm. The updated firmware has made the focus tracking so good that it might be negative for honing your photography skills, so little effort it needs from the photographer. The subject tracker locks on like an industrial adhesive to the subject and just doesn't let go! The eye-tracking is an eye-opener for me and works really well in bright and low light situations quite wonderfully. Overall, I am, so far, very pleased with the investment and looking forward to years partnership with the Z6 II. Thank you Nikon for all the effort you've put in to get such a beautiful yet powerful and feature-packed camera body in our hands!

[@sunrise_sunshine]

Thank you so much for sharing educating videos people like me beginners to understand the concepts and techniques. I’m planning to purchase my very first DSLR which is Nikon D750 along with 85mm 1.8 + 50mm 1.8 G lens. I’m wondering is it still worth to buy this camera considering 5 years old?. Or should i invest in mirrorless which is Z6ii with kit lens. My only concern is from d750 has 1/4000 shutter speed unlike d780 and Z6ii 1/8000 and 900 seconds, I’m not quite sure this is show stopper. Purpose of buying a camera is for taking Portraits, Still, Landscape, Bird, Product photography (learning) and of course my kids. It would be really great if you throw some lights on my concern to make a wise decision.... other options I have considered is Nikon D780 with one of the lens and Z6ii with the kit lens... apart from D780 and Z6ii I have been suggesting to go with D850 with the kit lens. Thank you and looking forward to your recommendation.

[@eyewandersfoto]

Re: the zoom function.... I shoot a ton of manual focus glass (90% of the time) on the Z7 and the zoom was frustrating to me at first but it's easy to customize. I have my rear "AF-On" button mapped to 50% zoom and my "OK" button mapped to 200% zoom. Punch in. Punch out. I choose 50 or 200% depending on subject/scene. Works great. You can set it similarly using to any of the mappable buttons you like.

[@Gremlack13]

The quality of nikon’s stills abilities is very intriguing and quality is amazing, as I really don’t use video functions at this time. I am currently semi invested in to the canon rf ecosystem via the rp and some other ef gear, but am constantly intrigued by the continually progressing market from the different companies like Nikon. Decisions moving forward seem really hard to make.

[@ronspi]

Probably the best feature I found is to maintain the focus point even if you turned off the camera, replaced lenses, walked away and returned, etc. Go to the SETUP MENU and turn Save Focus Position to ON. It is OFF by default.

[@davidnoels2586]

great video as usual. As a photography teacher, these camera’s are becoming the benchmark along students. But the setup of these cameras (Nikon, Sony, Canon) is a nightmare for ALL students... Setting the camera up to personal preferences is just 😩😩😩 As a professional photographer I hate the endless settings and little features and finding out where you can lock, unkock, setup, ... 1000 things is my major setback.

[@billyoung9538]

APSC crop brings the sensor into the range of Super35, which is still the standard for Cinema/Films,and means the lenses designed for that purpose will produce the expected cinematic AoV/Bokek for a given lens/aperture. The bonus is that if one needs a wider and or shallower DoF going full frame is still an option.

[@chrisogrady28]

As with the D750 and Z6 (my cameras) you can turn auto ISO on and off easier than any other camera by holding ISO button and turning the front command dial. So the back dial changes ISO and the front dial changes between auto and manual. Almost every button on the camera has two different functions when you hold it and spin the two different dians. You can crop the 4k video and stills into DX mode on the Z6 too. In fact most of what was mentioned is also on the Z6, some was added in firmware 3. You need to send them in for raw becuase the higher bit rate hdmi pathway and the license are expensive, so they decided to make it an optional upgrade rather than add it to the price of the 99% of cameras that won't use it. When you sent it in the replace the hdmi port and some of the wiring behind it.

[@jamespiku]

Comparing D750 vs Z6 in image quality which one is better? If anyone is better than other, is it significantly better?

[@chrisogrady28]

@@jamespiku very similar but D750 has better dynamic range. However as the Z6 has excellent sensor stabilisation you can shoot really slow shutter speeds without a tripod and therefore use lower ISOs, which more than compensates for the DR difference.

[@jamespiku]

@@chrisogrady28 Thank you for your reply

[@wintersthrall]

To turn autoiso on or off, press the ISO button and move the front dial. Also, you can set the OK button to zoom to 100% and back out again with one press.

[@madst7521]

There was a filmmakers edition of the original Z6 with an atomos ninja and the prores raw conversion already done. I'm sure a similar kit will turn up for the Z6 2 if the original one was popular.

[@Smedley60]

You mentioned AF-S lenses. I'm assuming an adapter is needed? Or do I have that wrong. I'm considering the Z6II but would like to be able to use it with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6. Great review by the way. Very helpful. I appreciate the detail. Thank you!

[@NhatLe]

The reason you have to send it in to upgrade the firmware is so you can't share it with your friend. :)

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

You can turn off Auto ISO by using the ISO button and turning the FRONT command dial. Rear command to change ISO. That's been the case on most of their DSLRs for years including the D750. From the i-menu there's also no reason to engage the down arrow to get into these menus. Just select ISO in the i-menu and again use the command dials as with the button. It's very consistent.

[@pratapkrishnan3950]

I think being able shoot 4k in crop mode has its advantages especially if you are shooting with a tele lens. This is something I did recently when I was shooting a woodpecker. Kinda like having a teleconverter.

[@NVIK5]

Exactly my thinking. I think this may even give better quality images than with a teleconverter.

[@mutsnuts]

ISO Auto vs ISO manual is simple, hold down the ISO button and roll the front button - been like that on all Nikon DSLR's for YEARS :)

[@JoeHoddinott]

Quick work arounds for some of your nit picks. 1. AF tracking - Set Func 1 button to active the af tracking box. You don't have to move your hands from shooting position. Tap once to active the box and initiate tracking with either back button focus or half-press shutter, (however you have your camera set up) and tap again to deactivate the box. Quick and easy. 2. Auto ISO - If you tap and hold the ISO button and rotate the front dial, it jumps you in and out of auto ISO. Requires a subtle hand position change, but again, quick and easy. 3. Getting out of zoomed screen when manually focusing. The workaround I use to quickly bounce out of a zoomed in screen is to tap the "i" info settings button. This zooms you all the way back out and displays the quick access menu. At this point your camera is back to that shooting priority like it is with any menu system where you can press the shutter button to exit that menu and immediately take a shot. This is indeed a workaround, but the fastest way I've found to zoom all the way back out if you've zoomed the screen in several steps. Hope this helps. Thanks for another great video.

[@Noksus]

6:30 You can set the OK button to be 1:1 zoom and then just press it again when you want to exit 1:1.

[@hippopictures]

Hi, is it possible to just have one sd card in? Say the UHS to take pictures and record 4k? Thanks for the review.

[@sarveshparakh7289]

I'm a DSLR guy. Some questions below. About the auto iso: In DSLRs by Nikon you can easily turn auto iso on and off by pressing the iso button (or the button you might have programed for iso) and moving either the front or the back dial (can't recall which one exactly as it is more of a muscle memory thing than my actual memory). Is that not possible with the Z6 2? Because that is huge for me as a wedding photographer. I constantly switch between auto and manual iso! Also the zoom in or out in the live view in DSLRs is easy with the OK button (you have to set it up first in the menu). Is that not possible too?

[@irutgers]

I’ve had the Z6II since its release in Canada and am so happy with it. I sold my D750 and put the proceeds to this camera. One side comment. ISO sensitivity is managed by pressing the ISO button on n the top and turning the command disk in the front to turn things on and off?

[@wongwu]

How did the difference feel going from the D750 to the Z6II? Anything that made you breathe big sighs of joy and relief? I have a D750 that I'm looking to upgrade too.

[@irutgers]

@@wongwu one of the things I really like is the menus. The menus are very similar so the learning curve is low. I love the live view upgrade... towards the end I was using live view a lot on the 750...but it doesn’t compare to the Z6II. I do like the eye/face detect very much 😊

[@wongwu]

@@irutgers I use the live view on the D750 extensively for one type of job I do and I'm looking forward to having my mind blown by the new tech. Thanks for the reply.

[@irutgers]

@@wongwu my pleasure, enjoy the Z 😊

[@TomNorthenscold]

On the Z6 if you press and hold the ISO button and then turn the secondary control wheel it toggles between Auto ISO on and off. I do that without ever taking the camera away from my eye.

[@marclabro]

nice review. I have a D750 with 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, sigma art F/1.4 24, 35 and 85mm and a 105 macro vr. does Z6II+FTZ work fine with all these lens for AF with eye detection in photo and video ? If eye detection was as good as canon R6 or sony a7rm3, i would have purchased it already but looking youtube reviews it looks so bad today ! hardware is there (even if expeed is old technology) ad i suppose nikon will update eye detection and subject recognition in video (seems not able to follow a bicycle) but how many monthes/years to wait ?

[@GeoffKirby]

Great review dude!

[@allenschneider1847]

Can the D pad be custom programmed to different menu options?

[@radu0015]

The only thing i miss in this video is about the audio recording, in the older nikons the audio level could only be set in 3 steps with as result that your audio was to soft or it was clipping. Can i set now in the Z6II better the audio levels? Does it got a VU meter in screen? I am watching almost all review video's about the Z6 but no one is talking about audio.

[@Ihab.A]

I'm not sure I got your point on the Auto ISO. On my old Z6 and now Z6ii, if you press the ISO button and keep pressing and use the front dial it will turn the ISO from Auto to Manual.

[@ericjhaber]

Anyone know if Nikon is claiming the Z7ii has improved dynamic range as well?

[@anthonysamra7777]

Great Video...Thank you!

[@victormultanen1981]

I do want this camera when I can afford it.

[@jowdelgado6865]

What lens did you use in this review?

[@soulangel09]

If you had the old Tamron 24-70 F2.8 and a Nikon 85 F1.8. Would you suggest staying with Nikon and going Mirrorless? As it seems they are making lots of financial moves in the back end ; just like Olympus did before they sold their camera division.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

I was looking at z7 and sony euivs....this one seems like a GO nice price with the 24-70 kit lens, and I like the button body build better than other brands....I am a fuji guy (once a nikon d100 guy) wonder how photos compare from the z6II compared to my X-T3 which I will sell toward this kit

[@Sourpusscandy]

Thanks!! I like to go over to B&H and compare cameras. Will compare to Sony 7 series of comparable price.

[@alanmichael4225]

Owning a Z7; would the prospect of the Z7ii be enough to make you sell/upgrade?

[@laurensvantzelfde7653]

It would be nice to review the new 50mm 1.2 with this !

[@gosman949]

Just bought a used Z6 and coming out of a Pentax SLR all I can say is.....WOW!

[@richardfreeman5123]

Hi Tom watch all your videos know you'll keep peeps turned into your additional knowledge gained from your awesome online folks.

[@jonathanraa1032]

Spent more time with the settings for manual focusing, I use the REC button for magnify .... there so many options

[@rebekahmininger1275]

Just bought a set of these for my department. But cannot get it to tether to a studio mac. Any thoughts on how to get it to tethered shoot?

[@BrandonFletcher07]

What do you use to film your KZbin videos?

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

Does your card slot open too easily? I've read a few people complain about that vs the Z6 but maybe just bad copies...

[@Chalito5]

Not a huge fan of Nikon historically, however the Z6 II is the standout in my opinion.

[@theartofphotography]

Agreed Stephen

[@romiemiller3093]

I use a lot of manual focus/exposure also, but time isn't too much of a factor for me.

[@theronsan]

Is it really good?

[@avarmadillo]

Ted, on the Z6 you couldn't use Zebras and Peaking simultaneously shooting video. Has that been corrected so both can work together?

[@chrispeden979]

Im pretty sure I think I have done this on my original z6. If I recall there is a weird way to set it up.

[@vinhsanity]

Are CFE cards really more expensive vs V90 UHS2 sd cards? I guess there are cheaper SD options.

[@janpetterkristiansen5725]

Did i misunderstand something:-)? Zoom out when zooming in on the screen is done with one press on the minus button. Just hold it in for a second and youre back to full view.

[@airjaff]

If you assign the tracking to one of the buttons on the front. It's like crazy fast to initiate. Don't have to use the joystick. Just move the camera over to the subject and initiate the tracking.

[@jonhermannsson9231]

Anyone know if it is possible to remap the playback button to another button Like Fn2

[@be_bigger_today]

You Rock Ted! (BTW - 4K60p will be an APS-C crop on the Z6II) :-)

[@luxonii]

Very nice video! Do you have any recommendations for a camera to buy as a complete beginner. I want to start photography and filmmaking but i dont know what camera to buy. I am looking for good quality video/photo (4k) cameras. My budget is about a 1000$ for the beginning.

[@koolkutz7]

You could look at the new Fuji X-S10 or maybe the Panasonic G85, G90 or a used GH4. Both systems are good for photo/video and have plenty of lenses to choose from. Be aware they won't be the best in low light but you'd have to go to FF for more dynamic range, better ISO & low light performance really.

[@luxonii]

@@koolkutz7 Thank you very much! You have to buy the lenses separately right?

[@koolkutz7]

@@luxonii Yes, they all use interchangeable lenses. I just looked and the Panasonic G80 with a 12-60mm kit lens is £620 here in UK. I owned it and it's a tidy little camera that can shoot nice 16MP photos & 4K video (but you can't do slow motion). It has a great touchscreen, easy menus and nice build quality. I believe the Fuji cameras give lovely images too but not tried one. Depends what you like to photograph & film I suppose.