Nikon Z6 II Review by Ken Rockwell

[@ghas4151]

Talking about plastic. The Canon R6 is a lot more plastic feeling than the Z6. The Z6 has a complete magnesium body, while the R6 does not.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! They’re all half plastic today. Remember that this is digital; we throw these away after two to three years. It’s not like film where we kept cameras for ten years. Thanks!

[@christopherheer4834]

@@KenRockwellTV "we" probably meaning all the "I need the newest gear" people. Professionals rather focus on their actual work and being creative.

[@livejames9374]

The cheap feel is part of the reason why I decided to not keep the R6. R5 is built much better as well as the original R. Z6ii feels as solid as R5 to me. Google shows R6 has inferior build and more plastic bits.

[@fernank017]

@@KenRockwellTV I still use my magnesium body Fujifilm x-e1

[@davidodonovan4982]

Much prefer the Canon r6 mk2, it has a fully articulating screen for a start along with 2 regular sd slots, Don't like the tilting screen on the z6, a camera with a fully articulating screen is a much better option, the canon r6 is also a much better designed camera with a very ergonomic body that fits nicely in the hand, the Nikon camera bodies were always clunky with very square box bodies, they just don't feel great in the hand.

[@stanobert3475]

I love my new Z6II with the battery grip! The high iso images on this camera blows those of the Fuji XT-3 out of the water.

[@KenRockwellTV]

That’s right. Thanks!

[@schtggl6265]

" blows (...) out of the water." Rubbish. This is a camera, not a submarine.

[@stanobert3475]

@@schtggl6265 I will take my submarine over yours anyday!

[@ericwilliams626]

These cat fights is why hobby discussions on the internet are a waste of time.

[@stanobert3475]

@@ericwilliams626 True, I admit.

[@AshleyClaunch]

This is on my wish list! Ken Rockwell, I found your blog sometime in 2008-2010 and it was so helpful to me when I started photography!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you! Personally I prefer Canon, and the great thing is with the III version now out that this newest down in price.

[@AshleyClaunch]

I have thought of making the switch to Canon if I go mirrorless. Do you have a video explaining your preference of Canon over Nikon or can share the reasons. I would love to know! Thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@AshleyClaunch Hi Ash, I have it written down at www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm Which is best depends on what's important to you, and for me, it's Canon first, Nikon second and Sony as a distant third. Thanks!

[@Emulives]

I read your reviews since I bough my first nikon , d300 back in 2010 or so ....And I didn't know you have a channel on youtube LOL. Always check your site. And now I bought a Z6 II. thanks for your reviews

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU! My website always has more complete and up to date information; youtube is just for fun. Thanks!

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

There is already footage of this camera shooting 4k60p, I don't know what "scam" you're talking about. Also, discounting this cameras video feature set doesn't make sense as its one of the most robust in its market segment. And no, your iphone doesn't shoot better video than the z6 lol. The z6 is an absolute beast for video, and shooting in external raw cranks it up another notch. Also, The firmware update makes the Z6 autofocus work well, so saying that its crummy is not totally correct as that was a 1.0 firmware issue.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@thezeek2745]

Agreed. Absolute 🐂💩 review. Should be banned

[@user-oj8ss4zq3x]

I’m currently trying to figure out what camera to purchase between Nikon and Canon. I have no skin in the game at this point. One thing I’ve noticed is there are a lot of biased reviews. Canon people are inevitably going to knock Nikon but I’ve noticed the Nikon people aren’t nearly as snarky towards canon. Just an interesting observation that I’ve made over the last week of trying to decide what to get.

[@KenRockwellTV]

No one pays me anything for my reviews. I own and use it all and I way prefer Canon because of how it handles and how great my images look. Nikon images look as good, but I find the inferior ergonomics make it more difficult to get those results. Have a look at www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm for details. Of course we all have different hot buttons as to what’s important to us. I prefer nikon and canon image quality equally and prefer Canon s ergonomics. OM system has even better ergonomics but inferior image. Sony has awful ergonomics and inferior image (mostly I base these on cooor rendition and we all have different taste. I rate Fuji the bottom for worlds worst ergonomics and dull, boring low saturation image quality. Thanks!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Year after Year you keep producing great reviews. Thanks for your input into the industry

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@christopherheer4834]

That's the thing nowadays with all the youtube "pros" reviewing gear: they complain about stuff that isn't a big deal for real photographers lol. "Nobody really needs 45 or 3ven 24 megapixels"... yeah, nobody who only shoots jpegs of random stuff. There are plenty of actual photographers who really are able to use such great cameras ;) but hey, those videos are great for all the pixel peepers who rather spend time complaining about in which country the camera's made, than learn more about photography itself.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Exactly! Glad you’re here and thanks.

[@earrth911]

i agree, i own the ancient Nikon D700 and D7100 and i'm very happy with my gear.

[@yatisharon8324]

Ken has done some amazing work over many years helping people like me get into the hobby with some degree of confidence. For a hobbyist, photography is very expensive and we want to be sure we are getting our money’s worth and future proofing ourselves/ investing in the right system etc. Ken has an opinion and the subjective comments (Japan vs Thailand)are for us to evaluate and perhaps discount; but it does make for more interesting reading/ viewing. For a one-many band who was years ahead of the pack, it’s been a great journey. If I am looking for reviews on gear stuff, I come here. If I need tips on composition or seeing the light etc, I subscribe to Scott Kelly’s master class with greats like Jay Maisel etc. The issue with following photographers on system reviews is that they stick with 1 system for decades because they have invested heavily in it and have developed lot of muscle memory. Or they get sponsored by a particular company (?). I also like DP Review. Finally, I would rather just go out and shoot.

[@bencushwa8902]

As a Nikon shooter who loves his D750 and uses vertical grips religiously, this is the first Z-mount camera that I may eventually consider buying. But I'm not exactly blown away by what Nikon is offering here (at least for the price they're charging) and my DSLRs still do what I need them to do, so I'm not rushing out to buy one any time soon. Thanks for the great review.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Agreed. Z is not very good, and many lenses do not adapt well to the Z. Better to step up to Canon if you want Mirrorless.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Agree with you. However the lack of decent no of analog dials is a big "NO", for buying this..

[@championthewonderhorse9733]

Nothing else is as good or offers the same at the price of the Z6ii

[@ducatilex]

I swapped all my DSLR gear to go to mirrorless and bought the Nikon Z6II and 35, 50 and 85mm 1.8 Z primes. And I am super happy about the swap. The colors a Nikon renders are superb. Super sharp and crispy images even full open at 1.8. I really can't fault it. Totally worth the swap for me. Also the Nikon Z6II is a very nice camera to use. Good grip and button layout. Even shots I took with our companies 5D MK4 aren't near as good as the Z6II images, especially at low light.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Agreed pricing for a Z6ii is still very high, however the Z5 is about $1000 less than z6ii in Canada so I bought a z5 instead. Plus I have the D780 which is my workhorse for pro work. Z5 is light weight and great for gimbal work.

[@avarmadillo]

Ken, thanks for a great review. I have a question about the video. The Z6 did not allow you to use Zebras and peaking simultaneously. Use one, or the other, but not both. Have they "fixed" that on the version II? thanks again.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Beats me, I don’t use either. Try it yourself; if you hate it, send it back. That’s what I do. In fact, bows a great time to step up to Canon. Thanks!

[@Yupthereitism]

@@KenRockwellTV Nikon has better images than canon

[@FramesTM]

Ken, no camera can know what face you want focus on. That's a stupid thing to expect. No. Your canon R6 doesn't know. It's always based on an algorithm. In this case, Nikons focus on the closest object. For Canon, it's any face that stands out. Like it will focus on a person who's standing when the rest are sitting. But even that's luck for most of the times. The rest of the greatness of canon is your FAITH.

[@KenRockwellTV]

It’s not that Canon is superior; it’s that Nikon is inferior to everything else. My iPhone and other Nikons all figure out that the biggest, closest face is the one on which to focus-which is correct. MynZ7 even firmware 3 often focused \ \ rear faces wrong. Thanks!

[@julienmerelli2191]

hi ken. Thanks for the video. Have you noticed a better image quality with the Z6 II concerning the "banding" issues that were criticized with the Z6 and Z7? Thanks again!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Never saw banding - except of course in playback in camera which I have documented. That banding is in the camera playback system, not the image files. Thanks!

[@dominiclester3232]

@@KenRockwellTV Hi Ken, most people won’t see banding, but it can be found in deep shadows, if raised 6 stops. Yes, it sounds unreasonable but if I meter for a full moon and want to see a landscape without bracketing...

[@Noksus]

The banding issues seen in the Z6 and Z7 are fixed with the mark 2s.

[@dominiclester3232]

@@Noksus Thanks! Yes, I have a Z7ii now and it's clear of banding...

[@davidmarquez2821]

I've never seen banding with my Nikon Z6 II regardless of how much I've raised the shadows or increased exposure on post.

[@Luigi13]

I definitely agree about the autofocus on the previous Z6 and Z7 cameras. I purchased the Z7 and returned it after a week of testing when I realized the autofocus was not even near of my D810 DSLR camera.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Agreed. The II models aren’t very good either. Even my Z9 simply won’t focus every now and then.

[@luanbui8017]

you've been doing a great job on every reviews Ken . thankyou!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!!!!

[@madhavanand44]

Hey Ken, I have a D7200 and I want to upgrade (for bird photography). Would you recommend ZG ii or should I go for D500?

[@KenRockwellTV]

D500 all the way. As a dslr it’s much fAster, and as a DX camera your lenses give much closer views. On a Z6 you need a 450mm just to get the same view as a 300mm gets on your 7200 or the 500. Easy!

[@inspiredartphotos]

Ken, totally ignoring the video features of this camera and speaking on about how great Canon is may be a disservice. I do event photography and video. The overheating issues that both the Canon R5 and R6 suffer from are real concerns. Say I am doing a celebration of life service outside here in the Midwest, it is 90 degrees in the shade and much warmer in the sun. Could I trust the Canon’s not to overheat? I would consider going Canon particularly (the R5) if I could depend on it. Most event photographers like myself have become hybrid shooters by necessity. Mixing stills with video clip grabs. Could you throw some light on the Canon HQ video mode and All-I and IPB compression. The Nikon internal video looks pretty good straight out of camera. Yeah I know it is 8 bit... Most of what I shoot is less than 20 minutes but there are longer events. I can work around the 29:59 video clip limits but what if the camera is dead due to overheating for the next hour? So what video modes give equivalent video on the Canon. This is a serious question? Currently I shoot stills with a Nikon D750 and video with a Sony RX 100 MK VII. I have never had the Sony shutdown but I do enable the high heat setting. You might be able to preserve more detail in high ISO by shooting in RAW and manually editing the noise. Nikon JPEG handling can be heavy handed. Topaz DeNoise AI is a powerful tool. I do understand your use of JPEG’s. Sometimes after a shoot there is no time to edit and meet a deadline.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I use dedicated video cameras for video, not these cameras. Thanks!

[@esmither]

Ken, is the canon R6 better or worse in build quality compared to the nikon Z6ii? The z6 seems to have more metal on the exterior vs the r6. Which do you prefer for build? Which will stand up to time, durability of frame, shutter count... etc? I am hoping to use the above camera for at least 5 years of semi-pro daily use. Love your channel & website... thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Build is about the same, but Canon is made in Japan while nikon offshores the Z6 II. See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@tenktorypisze]

20:03 what cameras can move the display to the side, so that i can see the preview when I am in front of the camera?

[@KenRockwellTV]

See my reviews at www.kenrockwell.com/tech/reviews.htm. In each review I show how the LCD moves or not. Thanks!

[@Danny_Roman.]

Ken I have a quick question about the z6ii. When taking a shot my camera seems to take a few seconds then snaps a shot and everything in the shot seems blury.? I don't have any self timers on ? Any suggestions?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I bet you’re touching the screen. That annoying mode is on by default, called touch shutter or something like that. Find that setting and turn it off. Thanks!

[@Danny_Roman.]

@@KenRockwellTV hi Ken , no I'm pressing the shutter button , I've got the little option on the screen turned off. I think it maybe shutter exposure?

[@yuriythebest]

thanks for the detailed review! Is it possible to transfer the photos via USB?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Should be, but I haven’t tried. Thanks!

[@tnrranadive]

Love your no-nonsense reviews! :D

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’m all about all content and zero BS. Thanks for noticing!!!

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

In your review, showing both the pros and cons of the Z6ii is good to see what advantages it has, and disadvantages vs. Canon or Sony. Thanks for that! Still a compelling camera regardless, and while not perfect, most other brands have their pros and cons. Sometimes lens costs also factor in, for whether upgrading makes sense, using adapters, or switching brands. And intended use.

[@KenRockwellTV]

See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm for the full comparisons

[@nivin3]

Would you recommend Z6ii over Canon R6? I know R6 has better AF and tracking but what about colors SOOC for a person coming from Fuji? Please advise

[@KenRockwellTV]

Go Canon! Canon EOS R6 is a class above Z6 II. See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@NVIK5]

@@KenRockwellTV linking that flawed comparison does not make it right. No person with any common sense would rate the EOS-R higher than those 2 cameras.

[@marc5279]

R6 beats Z6ii in many ways, but keep in mind that canon is more expensive, so if you are confident about nikons future and its technology reaching as far as the other brands go... nikon should be better in the long run

[@WhittyPics]

I agree with you on memory cards. I would be happy with 2 fast SD card slots. XQD & CFE are just too expensive. I use the second slot as a backup but I always use the SD card to transfer to my computer since my iMac has a slot for it built in. I am still using DSLRs. I may keep my D850 forever.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks! The D850 is Nikon’s s best digital.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Thanks for a good review. Today in April 2024 some stores ran a huge discount on Z6ii with FTZii included free for a short time, so I bought one and sold my Z5. Z5 actually went up in price so I lost almost nothing on a 2-year-old Z5 (still popular). Z6iii is nearly here for release so stores are selling Z6ii new at great prices. While not perfect, Z6ii has plenty of great features and is a good buy. I could not resist buying the Z6ii at $900 below its original list price in Canada for a New one from a retail store in Toronto (Vistek).

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@mbrod9307]

Thank you for the reviews. In your opinion, what are the best camera's (dslr & or mirrorless) for focus and for low noise at higher iso's?

[@KenRockwellTV]

DSLRs best for fast focus in low light. High ISO noise is the same in Mirrorless.

[@mbrod9307]

What camera models do you think are the best for low noise at higher iso's & focus ability in low light?@@KenRockwellTV

[@adss70]

For some reason I missed seeing this one until now. I really enjoyed it as, like your articles, you are black and white on your reviews thus not leaving me unsure about you felt about the various features of the camera. What i loved even more, is that I keep on thinking to upgrade my camera for the video features.... as currently on family holidays I have equipment for my iPhone (e.g. gimble) for videos and equipment for my camera (d750). However, your fallout to use iPhone for video, it reminds me how I am actually really happy with the video... and i have already spent considerable money for accessories to improve my iPhone videos. The dilemma then becomes, do I stick with d750, do i take advantage of people selling their d850 and buy one second hand, or do i stop chasing older models and jump to the d780. On this topic I am stuck...but also not in a rush as the d750 is still doing great.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I prefer iPhone for video. Have you tried it without the gimbal? It has internal electronic so you don’t need another. Thanks!

[@adss70]

@@KenRockwellTV Thank you for the reply. I have to admit that it is surreal hearing back from you after all of these years following your (great) website. In terms of your reply, I use the iPhone both with and without the gimble; depending if I have the gimble on me, and if it is a moving shot whilst walking, or a steady shot/car shots/plane/skiing. The tricky bit is actually switching between my camera and the iPhone. Last year I dropped the d750 (no damage) on the top of Cradle Mountain in South Africa because I was constantly switching iphone/video and Nikon/photos. During the back and forth between devices, the camera slipped out of my hands the only time in that trip that I did not have the strap around my neck; murphy's law. For this reason, I am considering going to a d780 in the event that I just need to make a quick video whilst I am mostly taking photos. Photos are my passion, and videos are for the kids vlogs; kzbin.info/door/INzeaoI_W-zbqMzpKfUrkgvideos Once again, thank you for the fantastic work that you have been doing all of these years. Kind regards from Australia, Adrian

[@sinhafamily]

So the R6 is about how many stops better in low light than Z6 II? And how do the low light dynamic range compare between the two?

[@KenRockwellTV]

You can see for yourself at each of my online reviews. See www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z6-ii.htm#dark and www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6.htm#dark and compare for yourself from the master files. Thanks!!!

[@onnsweden]

Hi Ken Q: Did you prefer Vivid mode in general, and why?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I do, because I see the world in vivid colors. I also set my saturation up to +3 - but don’t photograph people this way. I photograph people in standard Thanks!

[@46thandBliss]

@@KenRockwellTV Interesting tidbit. I'm consistently +18 saturation my Nikon D810 photos. I thought color profiles were impure

[@exert2020]

I see you talk about how poor z6 and z7 were. Did you happen to use them after the latest firmware? Seem very responsive and accurate to me now. Depends on what your subject and environment is like though of course.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes. Newer firmware wasn’t much help. The -II versions are far superior - and would have been pretty good if it were still 2018. Thanks!

[@klatencor4136]

How does the auto focus (and the tracking) of the Z6ii compare with the Z5

[@KenRockwellTV]

They seem about the same. It was the original Z6 and Z7, even with the newest software, that were horrible. Thanks!

[@klatencor4136]

Thanks for your quick reply

[@TheMeckMan]

@@KenRockwellTV horrible? Really? It wasn't great at first but none of the first "true" gen 1 cameras were. That said, firmware 3 works extremely well, nails focus nearly as well as my Z6ii. The Z6ii is perhaps marginally better with some tracking modes than the Z6 care of the dual Expeed 6s, but in my testing the Z6 is certainly NOT horrible. Then again ,y opinions tend to be a bit more mellowed as I don't shoot in JPG as I admittedly don't _always_ get it right the first time. I've also loved all my "off-shored" Nikons so I'm totally cool with Thai made Nikons. Then again maybe it was Sendai that was making the bad AF... Best to ignore my my opinion; they're not saturated or vivid enough... LOL.

[@ytr8989]

There was firmware that fixed AF in the original Z6, making it as good as Sony a7 III. In camera charging could one day fry your camera. Every Nikon will be made in Thailand, but great cameras like the D850 and D500 have always been made in Thailand. The Z6 AF works great now too. Just get the most st recent firmware. The Z5, for some reason, works the best of the three. But what’s up with the 4.5 FPS in continues shooting? 🤔 However, the Z50 remains the winner here. No problems with the Z50’, the f to z adapter also works flawless with the Z50’s. 👋.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Go D850, Nikon’s best today. Thanks!

[@ytr8989]

Is your site down, or just nothing more out there worth reviewing? Been over a month. Hope you are well.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Look now www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm I just reviewed the Canon RF 85/2 on Friday www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/lenses/85mm-f2.htm you are right they much of December I was reviewing cheap Chinese copies of LEICA lenses. Thanks!

[@felixdamith1]

Shoot with DSLR for Nikon for now ... autofocus in them is super fast ... wait for Z9 for some real focus tracking ... I shoot with many Sony and Canon friends.. enjoy Nikon all the way ... never miss a shot ... just give time for Z system to mature ... they will kill the competition no sooner ... as history speak to itself

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@georgemcr1802]

The Nikon Z6 ii has dropped to 1499 euros! What do you think? Is it worth it? Taking into account that a camera is going to accompany us for at least the next decade while Panasonic S5II with the L mount is out there at 2.200 euros body, and Sony A7 IV at 2700 euros? The L mount has few so few lenses and the taxes are devastating. But the price for the same quality is comperable to E mount.. at least in Europe. So what do you think? Nikon Z6ii at 1500 for the next decade or it is NOT future proof ???

[@KenRockwellTV]

I wouldn’t buy Nikon mirrorless. Unlike DSLR and 35mm, Nikon has never been a leader in today’s technology. I would get Canon and never look back. Even the basic EOS 50 I prefer over anything from Nikon for it’s better ergonomics. Thanks!

[@mrrolandlawrence]

tony and chelsea need to take notes on how ken does a review! ken you are in a different class my friend :)

[@KenRockwellTV]

You are so kind. Thank you.

[@cemayden6881]

Nothing compares to Nikon

[@KenRockwellTV]

Except LEICA, instrument of the immortals, and Canon, choice of the pros. Thanks!

[@xaviercopeland2789]

@@KenRockwellTV and Nikon isn’t a choice of pros? What’s your point?

[@AntonisKorakakis]

@@xaviercopeland2789 He is just a Canon fanboy, nothing more. He is the guy that found 3 negative points on the Z5, 6 negative on the Z6ii and nothing bad about the EOS RP.

[@buticks6388]

@@AntonisKorakakis and obviously didn't use the z6ii with some of the things he left out.

[@TheFoxwiz]

@@xaviercopeland2789 he has no point. he is confused

[@psfphotography]

Sorry to go off book - but do you have any reviews on the D810?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Absolutely: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d810.htm

[@danniel0143]

Have you tried the Z6 newest firmware? In terms of autofocus

[@KenRockwellTV]

Still sucks. You need the Z6 II, or go to a better brand. Even the Z5 seems pretty good. Thanks!

[@danniel0143]

@@KenRockwellTV which AF settings where you using? Seems like you are getting alot worse results then others

[@Petrolhead66]

Since the latest firmware update for the Z6, is the difference in auto focus much smaller?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’ve never seen any real AF differences when nikon has new firmware. Nikon always claims this for every minor revision since the F4 in 1987, but nothing really changes. Let’s be real: what has nikon learned this week that they didn’t know last week? These firmware claims use the placebo effect to make some people think something is better. Nikons Mirrorless AF is poor compared to Sony and Canon, skip nikon if this is important to you. Thanks.

[@nksprod3149]

D780 vs Z6 II. Which one do you recommend?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Depends on what you want to do. D780 is better for action fast-changing situations, while Z6 lets you see everything in the finder and even zoom playback and shooting in that same finder.

[@michaelc4917]

Do you find any color difference in JPEG between Z6 and Z6ii ?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Not seen any. All the Nikons since 2007 have matched when set the same; biggest potential difference would be different lenses cot rendition and mostly auto WB variations. Thanks!

[@joelcrow]

I sold the Z6 to get a Z50 for the popup flash! If Nikon would put a simple flash on top of a Z6II I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Ditto! Long live built in flash.

[@maeu59]

I agree, sounds silly but that’s the same reason I still have the z50.

[@velocelens]

As someone who does not have "big american hands", I quite like how Fuji fits in the hand :)

[@KenRockwellTV]

We're all different; that's why I qualify what size hands I have as a frame of reference. Thanks!

[@schtggl6265]

@@KenRockwellTV there is nothing like 'big american hands". Big hands are common all over the world - the same goes for small hands as well. You should get the trumpism out of your system.

[@kalali462]

@@schtggl6265, how about getting the paranoid delusion out of you.

[@Danny_Roman.]

I've just bought my Z6ii and love it. Ken I would like your assistance on a topic if you can help me... ? I've seen a few people with Nikon D7200 cameras whilst taking a picture , they seem to magnify the shot and autofocus in and lock the focus point and snap back then take the shot. How do I do this on the z6ii ?? I hope this makes sense ?

[@KenRockwellTV]

That sounds like a focus magnifier. Assign it to the button of your choice in the menus.

[@Danny_Roman.]

@@KenRockwellTV is there any chance Ken you could do a video tutorial on this ? Or message me a step by step guide.

[@ΛιΝέμι]

Good reviews and a nicely set up site. Would you mind to rec some wide (at least 18mm) lenses for this camera that are also inexpensive(about 500$)? Would prefer some Z mount but no problem for F mounts since there aren't many options. I only care about optics/image/color, not ergonomics.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Get the AF-S 20mm f/1.8 which is superb and about $500 used. Be sure to have an ftz adapter www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/20mm-f18.htm and www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/lenses/ftz.htm

[@KenRockwellTV]

Otherwise everything else f mount older isn’t great. The 16-35 VR is also excellent for about $450 used www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/16-35mm.htm

[@maurogalch2098]

Nice review! But I have a few questions: Why is the diameter of the Z objectives so big? Couldn't it be shorter if the focal length was different? Larger diameter lenses have a higher error tolerance to be produced? The smaller the diameter of the lens, the more difficult it is to produce with quality, is the correct thinking? Thank you!

[@gosman949]

These lenses create sharper edge to edge pictures!

[@ytr8989]

They are also supposed to be cheaper to make quality lenses this way. But then, why are Z lenses so darn expensive? 🤔

[@gosman949]

@@ytr8989 they don't even have stabilizers built in so they should be cheaper.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct. Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless cameras had mounts with 24mm diameter throats. There were the 1940s rangefinder cameras www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/rangefinder/index.htm . IN this case, Nikon is using larger mounts to give themself leeway and options in the future, and as a marketing hook for a FUD campaign today www.kenrockwell.com/business/fud.htm Thanks!

[@sarfaraz.hosseini]

@@ytr8989 The wider throat allows for greater flexibility in lens designs and IBIS implementation, but lenses will also be bigger, heavier, and susceptible to vignetting. We also shouldn't discount the shorter flange distance, which offers significant IQ improvements. So while Sony had a narrow lens mount, their far shorter flange distance enabled spectacular lens designs and IQ that Canon and Nikon DLSRs can never match. All lenses are expensive, fewer people take photos with ICL cameras.

[@craigroethler1495]

Curious whether you thought 3.0 firmware update for Z6 improved AF? Apparently it brought AF up to snuff.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Haven’t seen any improvement, but I dumped my Z6 over a year ago.

[@iajayinc]

Hi Ken Nice review, between this and Nikon d780, which would you suggest for an amateur, for clicking daily family photos, mainly fast moving kids Regards

[@KenRockwellTV]

Fast kids? Easy: D780. Mirrorless is still trying to catch up to DSLRs for autofocus. Thanks!

[@iajayinc]

@@KenRockwellTV thanks for the quick reply, I can't believe I got a reply from such a legend

[@KenRockwellTV]

I always try to reply. I love that you all read my stuff!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@MajorTendonitis]

When Chuck Norris needs a photographer, he hires Ken

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you.

[@georgestiros4392]

Hey Ken Great VIDEO, I used to shop at B and H on 16 th street i lived around the block, Been following you forever!!!! I need a new camera. My Sony 7R is not working i own the Nikon D800 and 3 2.8 lenses, heavy heavy and after I saw the Z 6 2 and the Z7 2 i fell in love. Should I keep the lenses or sell them and stick to the Z mount!!!! I do mostly travel semi professional photography!!! your thoughts. G

[@KenRockwellTV]

Stick with the D800. Why do you want to spend more money?

[@maeu59]

Do you think it’s worth getting a used D700 low shutter count over a z6II in 2024?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Totally different cameras from totally different eras. I would not go Nikon for Mirrorless, go with Canon. D700 probably much less expensive than anything modern. I have links to good used ones in my d700 review at www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d700.htm What are you trying to do? I may not see replies to replies here; send me an email from the contact link at my website KenRockwell.com. Thanks!

[@maeu59]

@@KenRockwellTV I have a z50 now but I would like to upgrade to FF and have an opportunity to get a d700 with low clicks for under $400 and it seems like a cheaper option than a z6II, but maybe a z5 would be better. All I hear about is " the legend d700” I do have some FX glass.

[@KenRockwellTV]

D700 was a great camera, full review at www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d700.htm If you have the full-frame lens for it, go for it! Z6 II is not a favorite. D700 is old but good; for $400 can't go wrong. @@maeu59

[@maeu59]

@@KenRockwellTV what about Z5?

[@KenRockwellTV]

I wouldn't not buy any Nikon Z. If going to mirrorless I suggest starting fresh on the right track with Canon. All of what you own that Nikon wants you to think works well adapted to Z cameras probably doesn't, and I prefer canid cameras anyway. Since you'll probably wind up rebuying everything new for Z, you may as well upgrade to the leading brand (Canon) for mirrorless while you can. No me pays me to say this; this is my preferences from owning and shooting all this every day. Your preferences may vary.@@maeu59

[@davejw1950]

A nice camera but I really don't do video and having been a Nikon user since the early 80's have the AI and AIS and the AF-D lenses, I plan to stick with my Nikon DSLRs. They have seen me through a whole lot of rough shooting situations and give great images no matter what.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct. Your lenses work great on DSLRs, but poorly on Mirrorless. Thanks!

[@jordanmartin324]

So basically I have a max 2k budget with body and lens, coming out of Fuji and wanting full frame. As a hybrid shooter do you think the Z6 (non II) is no good considering your take on the awful autofocus? That was my main contender. I know Sony is good with the A7iii/C in my price range but limited touch interface and clunky menus seem unattractive

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct. Pass on the Z6. It was awful. This is how I’d spend my money: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1490983-REG/canon_3380c032_eos_rp_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/287/KBID/1037 it is fantastic; the only thing it doesn’t do well is sports and action, for which you’d need a Canon EOS R5 or Canon EOS R6. See also www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@jordanmartin324]

@@KenRockwellTV looks like the RP is pretty crippled for video. The R6 would be a nice upgrade but for $1,000 more. At current prices I can’t think of a Z6 competitor other than Sony for video and stills. Shame Canon holds back the video so much on their cheaper bodies.

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

@@jordanmartin324 I would try to push your budget and get the Z6ii. $2600 for that body and a zoom lens is a great deal. As a hybrid camera it is superior to the R6 and far more reliable imo. The z6 can do external raw when u eventually get the budget to get an external monitor (which you'll want for serious run and gun shooting anyways) and the raw image files coming out of the Nikon are way better than Canon imo.

[@jordanmartin324]

@@waawaaweewaa2045 is the Z6ii that much of an upgrade? I’ve heard the post firmware 3.0 Z6 has much improved autofocus but the ii is supposedly “incrementally” better from the review I’ve read.

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

​@@jordanmartin324 A ton of things have been improved on the Z6ii. Basically the Z6ii does virtually everything better than the Z6. For someone buying into a new system it seems like a worthy upgrade. Check out this comparison chart, several things have been substantially improved photographylife.com/nikon-z6-vs-z6-ii

[@Raevenswood]

I think the Zii cameras are going to continue to improve as Nikon releases more firmware. Nikon already addressed some of the EYE AF issues and added 60p 4k video (although cropped it's not a big deal for me) with the firmware update last week so I am gambling that they will continue to address some of the other gripe worthy issues as time goes on (like making the AF just a little better for wildlife/sports action). Also the fast Nikon Z mount S glass that is coming out looks really good and it's less expensive than Canon. The Canon R5 and R6 has the incredible AF system but the video overheats so thats a negative for a lot of people. Basically all of these cameras are great but they each have pro's and cons.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’m sure they will improve - but I have jobs that need to be shot today, so I prefer Canon. See also this www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm Thanks!

[@TheEastbelfast]

Anyone who takes this mans advice serious should question their own intelligence

[@KenRockwellTV]

Exactly. Anyone who takes anything they see on KZbin seriously is probably under the age of 12. This is all for fun. Thanks!

[@championthewonderhorse9733]

@@KenRockwellTV so it's all for fun when you say silly, baseless things like Nikon is no longer innovative and encourage people not to buy their equipment even though at the price point the Z6ii is unbeatable? Your review is influential believe it or not even if you do bang on about pointless things like pop up flashes, metal construction, Made in Japan etc

[@TheFoxwiz]

@@championthewonderhorse9733 He is a clown.

[@TheFoxwiz]

@@KenRockwellTV Anyone who posts such rubbish has an IQ around 54. Like yourself.

[@Tubularjake]

@@KenRockwellTV Okay, note to self, don't take anything this clown says seriously. Good advice. Thanks brah.

[@alberte6109]

(First was typed for the ZFc review) I first found out about Ken Rockwell from my dad, because around 2017 I was allowed to use his Nikon D80, then I haven't been following about cameras in a while, until recently I got an award from my college, cause otherwise I wouldn't be able to buy a camera (well I could've saved up for it, but it'd take literal years, cause other more important stuff). Read some lens reviews of some very early Fuji lenses and his reviews are so witty it was fun to read. I think I'm more of an utilitarian person, but for some reason I gravitate to the Fuji, but specifically the Fuji XT line (for the dials... I think, and the colors are neat, but I can't compare either directly), another buut is I went and looked to the old Fuji cameras, up to their DSLRs using the Nikon F mount, honestly feeling some doubts. One other but, is from a functionality standpoint the XT3 right now is in a very bang for the buck position for a hybrid mirrorless, and maybe because the ZFc isn't as featured as what I want from the XT3, also I plan to get the XT3 with a Zeiss touit 32mm f1.8. The battery isn't a problem since from a price to capacity point, it's basically the same. Now, I did mention my dad had a Nikon D80, he has a few Nikon F(x) lens, I waas hoping they'd make a FTZ adapter that could use the screwdriven lenses, so at this point I'd just rather save up for a used FX DSLR if I want to do that. (Also the Z lens selection feels meh right now) So, in the end I convinced myself to still get the XT3, since I wanted one anyway, it's small, and why not, it is risky, but I won't know till I try. (I tried handling XT5, XH2, XS20, Z6III, ZF, ZFc at a camera store. the Z cameras felt massive except ZfC ofc, the Z6 was very nice handling (yes it's the Z6iii but it should be close enough). The Fuji cameras were okay in handling, I still want the XT 3 since it's a good hybrid camera at a cheap used price, and in the future I might not buy a new XT camera cause the XT5 has become a very photo-centric, and a high MP APS-C, cumbersome camera.) I rambled for too long

[@alberte6109]

Oh, right and from a Photography only standpoint, I am tempted to get a mint condition D700 and a 50mm, cause why not. (I've done 50mm on APS-c and it's way too tight for indoor, or even candid shooting Or whatever I did with the D80 is called)

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks; I stay away from Fuji (crummy ergonomics, dull colors and offshored outside of Japan) and stick with Canon (great color and made domestically in Japan with great customer support in the USA.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Do it! Fun review and links of where to get it at kenrockwell.com/nikon/d700.htm Thanks!

[@theluminaryinc]

Sir, you are a legend, I learned so much about photography and photography gear from your website when I first started a decade ago, keep up the good work and keep educating

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@deemondes]

I am portrait Photographer. Should I sell my D850 and go for z6 ii for eye-AF which sounds better than face detection on D850?

[@TEN21Portraits]

I’m in the same field as you. I sold my D850 for the Z7II for the eye af.

[@deemondes]

@@TEN21Portraits Do you feel a significant improvement on usage?

[@TEN21Portraits]

@@deemondes I haven’t received it yet.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I’d keep the D850, which just goes. With facial recognition I always seem to get the near eyes anyway, and if not, I prefer to put a focus pony on the eye and let the camera 3D track as I recompose. I prefer the immediacy of a DSLRs response to controls over the pokey response of a Z camera. More importantly, going to Mirrorless is such a major change that you should look at better brands like Canon before blindly jumping back into Nikon just because their marketing implies your lenses will work. They may not. Thanks!

[@KenRockwellTV]

I prefer the D850. It works fast while Nikon Z always takes too long to respond to my inputs. The D850 is a no BS get-it-done camera, while the Zs are girly-man fidgety toys. I use facial recognition on my D850 which usually finds the nearest eye, and if not, I’ll select one point, put it on the eye and let 3D tracking follow it.

[@channelkerr]

Way too many cameras lack the auto LCD brightness feature, it's dumb. My Sony from 2012 has this feature and I really miss it after "upgrading" to a Fuji 😢

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct. This is why I shoot my Canon 5DS/R most of the time. Thanks!!

[@mohamedkhodary7831]

Great review 👏, what about the canon RP vs Nikon Z5? i can’t decide which one to choose. Thanks in advanced

[@KenRockwellTV]

Go RP!!! See www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@jibsj2100]

Please check DP review’s video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ukh4migMuqiNk. They explain it very clearly with real world review.

[@unique93obr]

Eos RP have one of the worst FF sensors in terms of dynamic range, also, body is smaller, it doesn't have ibis, it doesn't have 2x SD slot, and Z5 have all of that...but I think that RP have little bit better AF, but viewfinder and screen are better on Z5, and on the other hand, RP have tilting screen.... :) Also, Z5 can record 4k with AF, and RP don't have AF in 4k...both have crop... :)

[@mohamedkhodary7831]

@@unique93obr Thank you so much, really appreciated

[@livejames9374]

@@mohamedkhodary7831 Z5 is much much better than the RP. The price reflects that. Some more advantages are Z5 has 1/8000 max shutter vs 1/4000 on RP. I’ve found that to be useful at times in brightly lit situations and wide open apertures. The battery life of RP is about half the Z5.

[@Fuchs85DE]

Am I stupid if I think that I "need" the 45 Megapixels of th Z7? I use them for wildlife by using the camera in DX Crop Mode with a Tamron 70-400mm Lens (1.1KG). With this setup I have a DX Camera integrated into my "normal" camera... And I can still crop in a bit closer. I do not want to carry a 500 or 600mm lens around. I am not a professional, just a bloody beginner, but I enjoy my photos. (Flickr Fuchs85ch)

[@KenRockwellTV]

It’s a waste of more than half your precious pixels. I’d upgrade to Canon EOS Canon EOS R5 if I were you. Thanks!

[@johnalexander2349]

Ken doesn't understand that we don't take the exact same photos as him.

[@Outdoorified]

Lol why would you upgrade to R5 from z7 for stills? :)))

[@koolkutz7]

Yes IMO it is a complete waste of pixels and overkill using a 45MP camera for wildlife. You will essentially get the same image quality from a 20-21MP crop sensor camera such as the D500 (or maybe Fuji X-T4 or a Sony A6xxx if you want mirrorless). I use the Nikon D7500 with either my Sigma 150-600mm (if I feel strong!) or the Tamron 18-400mm for all-day shooting for wildlife. Sure, you get maybe 1 stop better dynamic range & 1 stop cleaner images especially noticable at higher ISO settings on a FF camera but it's your choice.

[@KenRockwellTV]

@@Outdoorified For its far superior handling. When you shoot every day rather than just read about specifications and test shots, it really matters.

[@MrKenrwi]

Man I just can’t do it, these z cams are just way too small. They look like the old pocket cams we used in the past. Nikon needs to big them up a bit, make them look more pro like.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Stick with Canon for Mirrorless. Nikon has lost the mojo we old timers remember from the 1970s and 1980s.

[@MrKenrwi]

@@KenRockwellTV Well, too invested in Nikon. I plan on adding the D6 to my D850 and film Nikons, I still have my F2’s, F3’s and F5’s and all my lenses are AIS, AFS. Hell my 400 and 300 2.8’s Are AIS. I actually have the circular polarizer for my 300 try and find one now, if you can it’s sells for 350 and up. Anyway maybe in 2 years from now Nikon will have the Z9 out and the testing and reviews will be out, maybe then ?

[@seahpengwui873]

Hope Z6 -3 should have a vari angle screen instead of tilt LCD

[@KenRockwellTV]

I prefer fixed screens. Potato potatoe. Thanks!

[@bobrose7900]

Great matter of fact review Ken. well done.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank you!

[@jmvideos2023]

Hola. Como se desactiva la función de disparo táctil en la cámara. Solo me da la opción de desactivar todas las funciones táctiles de la pantalla menos en la reproducción. Gracias

[@KenRockwellTV]

I forget! Thanks!

[@ytr8989]

Nobody needs the Z7 II 😆🙃🤣 That’s a low blow, but also kind Nd of funny. Another KZbin channel was trying to give away one of three cameras. The Canon R5, the Sony a7R IV, and the Nikon Z7 II. The majority 51% chose the Canon R5, 33% chose the Sony a7R IV, but only 16% wanted the Nikon Z7 II. This was kind of sad because Nikon is trying so hard to stay in the game. Even though people’ seem to want Canons and Sony, the Nikon still has, and always will have, the best image quality and colors straight out of the camera. Like you even said that.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct! I wouldn’t even want to shoot with a free Z7 II. Ergonomics are poor. Thanks!

[@christopherheer4834]

@@KenRockwellTV lol. Like ergonomics on Sony or Canon would be better? That's of course subjective. But many people complain about bad ergonomics of Sony and prefer even Nikons over Canons.

[@detectivejonesw]

@@KenRockwellTV ken you've been saying the z bodies have good ergonomics, I'm pretty sure you specifically said they got the ergonomics right. It's the same ergonomics in the z7 ii. Why the change in opinion?

[@InfectedChris]

"KZbin pros" that do nothing but complain about everything and how every product is not up to their standards.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I don’t complain- I vote with my dollars and shoot Canon.

[@NVIK5]

@@KenRockwellTV and you also drink the Cool-aid.

[@aadityatanwar5996]

In this price range is it worth to purchase z6ii in 2023 ?

[@KenRockwellTV]

It never was! I’ve never liked Nikons Mirrorless, I’d get the Canon EOS R6 II and never look back. www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/r6-ii.htm

[@corrbox2]

Interestimg review. I respect your views and opinions. You obviously have a lot of cameras to choose from and therefore you can comment on the pro's and con's of each camera and manufacturer. The camera business is going through many changes these past years, more to come. I do not have the luxury of many cameras brands to choose from. I appreciate your views and information on the new Nikon Z6II. I hope to get the benefits of enjoying it for many years. Thank you for your review.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@REIGREHGKJREHGER]

what? cthulhu is a language selection? i need to check this one. its about time Nikon added my language.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Best thing about the Z6 II. They really wanted to include everyone.

[@romanpul]

The original Z6 did ship with the external battery charger. At least in Europe

[@KenRockwellTV]

But not in USA. Thanks!

[@romanpul]

@@KenRockwellTV Really strange that they‘re not putting them in box everywhere. These things literally cost them nothing

[@livejames9374]

@@KenRockwellTV not true. There was a charger in my box and every other KZbin unboxing.

[@buticks6388]

Charger came with mine in Australia

[@gregwaugh8069]

I have been using the 70-200 D Nikon lense. Manual focus with FTZ adapter. Image quality awesome and video quality awesome.

[@KenRockwellTV]

But manual focus. The FTZ is crap. You deserve it to autofocus, as it will on a D750. You deserve better; consider Canon next time. Everything works with the Canon system. Thanks!

[@NVIK5]

@@KenRockwellTV didn‘t Canon abandon its old lens mount in the 80‘s? What is the oldest Canon lens that works with the adapter?

[@mingming9604]

I think I might just have to go with the Z6 ii. The crazy 4K crop on Z5 and canon rp is just too much for me to bear. The whole point of getting a full frame camera is to use full frame!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Why shoot video with these? I is an iPhone or would use a dedicated camcorder for video if it was a big deal for me. Thanks!

[@mingming9604]

@@KenRockwellTV I do have a prosumer dedicated 4K camcorder without interchangeable lens but nothing including iphone uses the lens that we have with these full frame camera. I mean otherwise to be able to have all these lens and big sensors, would have to resort to additional very expensive pro camcorder.

[@michaelmartinez6899]

Hi. Where is the vivid color control?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Picture controls are set at MENU > Shooting (camera icon) > Set Picture Control > (select your choice of picture control) and click right. More about everything at www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/mirrorless/z6-users-guide.htm Thanks!

[@michaelmartinez6899]

Thanks

[@clivehutchby6204]

Excellent info. Thank you.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thank YOU!

[@shot2death876]

Have to laugh at the comments and reply's. 😎 Ken Rockwell has a lot who do not like his reviews. He does push Cannon yes. He is in the business of making a living and Cannon may pay him in some way? But go and take a look at how much more expensive the Cannon cameras' and lens systems are than Nikon. They should be better. Ken goes into great detail in his reviews and I would advise anyone who is going to spend 1,000's on a camera not just to accept one persons views but quite a few others before spending your hard or not hard earned cash. 👍

[@KenRockwellTV]

Nikon and Canon don’t pay me anything. Canon’s just better overall for people who ask. See also www.kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm

[@ronaldsand3000]

Great photos Sell your Canon’s!!!

[@KenRockwellTV]

No way, José!

[@ChrisCarson]

For photographers who do not necessarily need to use video, a DSLR is a nicer camera to use, rather than a mirrorless. A few years ago I switched totally to Fujifilm and bought a whole string of their mirrorless cameras. But more recently had a hankering for the extra responsiveness of a DSLR. So I looked at a D500 again. But soon found Nikon have kept the price artificially high, making it unviable. Which has sent all the potential Nikon customers over to have a look at the Pentax K3 III, which is now a better camera. It's unlikely I shall go back to a mirrorless again. For photography I prefer using a DSLR. Maybe Fujifilm might see which way the wind is blowing and produce a DSLR? We live in hope.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Hi Chris, and Canon DSLRs are even better than any of that. They’re my favorite. Thanks!

[@Yupthereitism]

Dslrs suck

[@Royalepad]

hello i got nikon d780 instead of z6 ii its better for me =)

[@KenRockwellTV]

It sure is! D780 is better in most practical ways. Thanks!

[@Royalepad]

@@KenRockwellTV i dont get what u mean by practical :L sorry

[@Tubularjake]

@@Royalepad By "practical" he means all of his own needs and wants out of a camera. He likes the D780 more, therefore it is better for all people.

[@michael-4k4000]

Need it!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Love it! Thanks!

[@jal2550]

Nikon D850 is ANYTHING but a "midrange camera". Come on Ken! These new mirrorless nikons cant hold a single candle to the D850 yet,

[@KenRockwellTV]

Yes, but the pro cameras are the D3, D4, D5 and D6.

[@lyfandeth]

So a 750 or 850 would do the best job using my old AI converted lenses, left from the 70's and film days. And then if my crazy stubborn head thought the digi was good enough, I'd be better dumping it all for a new ZxII series or Canon R5/R6 with all new glass. Looking for truly excellent autofocus and equal or better sharpness on high crops. Stopped by huge prices and debates over whether any of them are really going to be Kodachrome and PanX quality for me. Help! Please?

[@tomtetomtr]

EOS RP with adapter and old EF lens

[@KenRockwellTV]

Once digital passed 24MP I haven’t bothered to shoot 35mm film. Now I have to shoot 6x6 Hasselblad to stay ahead of digital. Correct, D850 is best way to shoot AI converted lenses. They won’t work well on any Mirrorless. Thanks!

[@christianpetersen1782]

You already have one of the best 35mm cameras ever made. Why would you want to change? Can’t you take good photos with it? Will you be able to take better photos with a mirrorless? It seems you’re being drawn into the marketeers’ web to part with your hard-earned!

[@lyfandeth]

@@KenRockwellTV Thanks. I'd been told the AIs would work on the 750 and 850, and oddly the 750 prices haven't dropped. Yes, I'm crazy for resolution, so I thought I'd try to ease the budget up in case the higher res and ZxII features proved irrestible. I have Kodachromes that look good six feet....and when scanned snd digitized at 24 vs 45 MP, the 45MP scans win. So...I know pixels aren't everything, but I'ven what can mean.

[@strongereveryday2302]

i wanted to like the z6/7 but I just can't. Too many annoyances. I moved to Lumix S1H and S1R and am glad I did. The S1H is hands down the best mirrorrless camera on the market for photo and video combined. Not even the Canon R5 comes close.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Bingo! Thanks!

[@allencrider]

No built-in flash, eh?

[@KenRockwellTV]

Nope. Get the Z50. I use the SB400 flash www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/sb400.htm

[@lymancopps5957]

The R5 makes you reach all the way across the camera with your other hand to turn on and off the camera. The R6 Canon goes way cheap and removes the top LCD which would drive me nuts. One reason I ditched Canon years ago.

[@KenRockwellTV]

We’re all different. I never turn my Canon EOS R5 or Canon EOS R6 off unless I put them in a bag and I prefer the mode dial on the Canon EOS R6. Thanks!

[@SainLog1959]

Mr Ken, you always the best, God bless you.

[@KenRockwellTV]

No, YOU’RE the best! Thanks!

[@kyriadespoinaki5066]

Too bad that Nikon only added Cthulhu, Pig latin, Old English, Mime and Klingon 05:20 after I jumped ship to Canon :(

[@KenRockwellTV]

Too little too late. Thanks!

[@kubowich]

At times I think you live on another planet. A weird one to say the least.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Totally! You should see the colors where I live. Thanks!

[@marc5279]

if it helps, i push the play button with my nose when i cant use the left hand ^^ hahah

[@KenRockwellTV]

Good idea! Thanks!

[@charlottefroon5631]

I dropped out thiis review after your comment to “favour Canon over Nikon because the Nikon is now made ik Thailand instead of Japan”

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct. Thanks!

[@bobbullethalf]

Beat camera ever!

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@joaquimsousa3319]

The machines are all the same, the difference is in the photographer. HAHAHAHA

[@KenRockwellTV]

Correct.

[@maximme]

what is af mode switch...af button i know but af mode.....

[@KenRockwellTV]

yes! Thanks!

[@gk8644]

It's stupid to tell the quality of a product based on where it's manufactured/assembled. To use your own words: You are far better off looking at the images made by a camera or lens and not wasting time looking where the "made in" sticker says.

[@KenRockwellTV]

Exactly. Quality is much broader than just looking at the products: where it’s made affects the people and communities that build the products. as well as the legitimate or illegitimate governments governing or dictating over each nation. Thanks!

[@emeraldisland2023]

I love Ken’s reviews but who takes their camera to the dentist’s office??

[@KenRockwellTV]

I carry EVERYWHERE so I never miss anything. Thanks!

[@techcode_man]

I like your review, its great as always, but some of your complains are just picky. Play and Delete on left side is an issue...? come on now...

[@KenRockwellTV]

For those of us who shoot all day, every single day, this matters. Little things become big pains when you have to deal with them all day long. For the few of us for which this goes way beyond being a hobby where we only spend an hour or two every week behind a camera, for me it’s like 10 hours every day so it matters. Thanks for asking!

[@techcode_man]

@@KenRockwellTV Thanks Ken. Of course I see your point. Great reviews 👍👍

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

For Price which is major fact to choose Camera Nikon is much cheaper than Canon in mirrorless, you get IBIS, 2 card slots good autofocus in R6 in canon and that costs couple of more $$$ than Nikon Z6 ii and gets overheat on Top, yeah it may be better in autofocus but for wildlife Dslrs still have an edge so Nikon again D500 or D850 wins. Canon RP or R got 1 card slot and no IBIS so no reason to buy them. Thanks Canon Fanboy.

[@KenRockwellTV]

You’re welcome and thank you.

[@nainarampotliya6201]

🙏 great reviews

[@KenRockwellTV]

Thanks!

[@intrinsicimagery]

It is like my 80 year old mother in law made a camera review. Quit putting 50 year old glass on modern cameras.

[@KenRockwellTV]

I agree, but there is a certain subset of weirdos who actually enjoy putting crappy old lenses on new cameras. Thanks!