Z 7II

Excellent camera, I bought this for my significant other, she is an amateur bird photography and insect macro photography. She loves this camera and its ability to take detailed photos of both macro insects and stationary wildlife as well as birds in flight. I have found some reviews saying this camera is not good for bird photography or flight birds but I disagree. Paired the the Nikon FTZ adapter she uses a multitude of lenses from her F mount series cameras and the photos have been the most stunning yet. Everything is familiar to her even though she has been using the D800 and D5600 the menu format and layout is very similar. This is a highly complex camera and is more of a computer than camera, learning the camera takes time and is a lengthy process so give yourself patience and take the time to learn the micro details of each feature and this will be one of your favorite broad format camera.

Resolution-wise, the Z7II is incredible—whether shooting outdoors or in well-lit indoor settings, the image quality is fantastic. However, the camera starts to struggle as lighting conditions drop. I also shoot with Z6II bodies and a D850, and both of those consistently outperform the Z7II when it comes to low-light autofocus.As a wedding and portrait photographer, I need gear that adapts quickly to changing light. During receptions, I often find myself switching back to the D850, while my wife has no trouble using the Z6II throughout the evening.When I bought the Z7II, I expected it to be a mirrorless upgrade from the D850, but in real-world use—especially in low light—it still feels like a step back.

The Z7II is really a very good camera. While I am still learning all of its features I can say this is the best Nikon I’ve ever used.

The Z7ii is my first full frame camera and I am in love. Lots of incredible features. I learn something new every time it’s in my hands.

A very nice bargain refurbished. The Z7II shutter count was practically zero and looked new. Purchased fast CFexpress and SD cards that best match the camera. Customized all camera settings and buttons before taking the first picture. Tried a few Z mount and F mount lenses for snapshots and did a macro focus stack. Camera functioned flawlessly. Both the RAW and *jpeg fine images needed very little post processing if any at all. Purchased the Z7II for tripod stills, macro, astro, landscape, time lapse, video, etc. I prefer 2 cameras when gathering outdoor content and the Z7II pairs well with my primary camera, a Z6II. The Z7II will be nice for situations when high resolution is an asset. The Z7II definitely is built solid and it is weather sealed. About 99% of my photography is outdoors in all weather conditions. No concerns about this camera failing at all. This is my 7th Nikon camera body in 20 years. Probably won't be my last and the refurbished price is nice!

The image quality of this camera is outstanding. I have no regrets making this purchase, with the exception of the fact that Nikon has been dragging their feet for so long on development (if any) of the Z7lll, that I could no longer wait, so I jumped on this great deal on a refurb directly from Nikon. The 7ll does NOT have the Expeed 7 processor, which means it lags a bit behind in its focusing speed/power compared to the 5ll, 6lll, 8 and 9, and its buffer is due for a boost, but it is still quite fast and accurate enough for most situations a non-sports photographer would encounter. It is indeed capable for sports, but there are better Nikons if that's your priority. The viewfinder itself is very bright, even in direct sunlight, but the monitor screen is hard to see under the same circumstance; it's just not bright enough in the sun. This would only be a problem if you had to make a lot of menu changes in the bright sunlight, but if you're like me, and always shoot using the EVF, you'll be fine.I like the weight of the camera; it fits well in my hands and doesn't have the bulk and weight of the Z8. It could use a few extra programmable buttons (it really only has 2!), but there are ways around that with the 'i' menu. Still, it would be nice to change some things without having to hunt around menus, even if they are customizable.The 45 megapixels are heaven-sent! You can easily crop to DX mode, with resolution on par with Nikon's dedicated DX Z cameras. You can't say that about the Z5x or Z6x! From a practical standpoint, this makes a lens like the 24-120 f4 S the equivalent of a 24-180mm lens, and you can easily swap from FX to DX mode if you choose. On the 28-400, it would offer a practical zoom of 600mm at nearly 20 megapixels. Not too shabby!While I would have liked a Z7lll (which probably would have had the latest Expeed processor, better/faster buffer, and brighter viewfinder and monitor), I'm sure I will stick with this model for years to come. My previous Nikons, D3100 and D7100, did (and continue to) serve me well, and the Z7ll has all of that Nikon hardware quality and more.A camera as good as this would be a great choice for any enthusiast and most professionals. It is (almost) perfect!

The camera had to be returned for exchange. It had a problem I believe with the IBIS, images jumped all over the viewfinder and also were stored on the card in different positions. Some images were also distorted.

I have been a long time Nikon shooter but have tested other brands. I sold my X-T5 that I used mainly for travel due to size and weight. I have bought the Z 7II to now use for travel as it fits more within my photography use and needs. I have a Z8 and a plethora of Nikon DSLR's as well as many lenses including z-mount. This just makes more sense to have everything Nikon and so much easier to use when all are the Nikon brand. I have found the quality of the images to be on par with the Z8 so I am only missing some of the features but none of the image quality. The Z 7II is the perfect camera for my travel needs and is easy to pack and use. I am completely satisfied with my purchase and really enjoy using the Z 7II.

I have been a long time Nikon shooter but have tested other brands. I sold my X-T5 that I used mainly for travel due to size and weight. I have bought the Z 7II to now use for travel as it fits more within my photography use and needs. I have a Z8 and a plethora of Nikon DSLR's as well as many lenses including z-mount. This just makes more sense to have everything Nikon and so much easier to use when all are the Nikon brand. I have found the quality of the images to be on par with the Z8 so I am only missing some of the features but none of the image quality. The Z 7II is the perfect camera for my travel needs and is easy to pack and use. I am completely satisfied with my purchase and really enjoy using the Z 7II.