Z 7II

Took a significant technological leap from my days using a film based SLR to the Z7ii. I finally have the time to learn this camera inside and out. So far I've captured some special sports and scenic photos that impressed . I chose the Z7ii based on its technology, its price point, and the potential to take my passion to new levels.

I had been contemplating the move from DSLR to mirrorless for a while, but didn't have a reason to switch until my D750's shutter stopped working. Sent the D750 into repair but couldn't stomach not having a camera for weeks, so I rented a Z6. Definitely was impressed! Then I did the research between the Z6ii and Z7ii and I the resolution upgrade of the Z7ii sold me for my type of photography (landscape and macro). I have been absolutely and totally impressed with the Z7ii!! Not only because of the amazing resolution, but also the touchscreen, more focus points... the feel... all of it. And! It is so nice to have a lens adapter so I don't have to reinvest in lenses. A great buy for sure!

Love, love, love the low light capabilities! As a concert photographer, there has never been a better beast of a camera. I still love my 750s but I’m leaning on this z7 II more and more.

Upgrading from my 13 year old D7000 I was torn between the D850 and Z 7ii. After lots of research and weighing the pros and cons of each I am happy with my switch to the mirrorless world. Being able to use f-mount lenses with the FTZ adapter was a key component since some lenses I need are not yet available on z-mount.Some major concerns I had when switching over were reduced battery life during multi-day excursions, switching to a digital viewfinder (also shortening battery life), and the problems associated with "rolling shutter" when using mirrorless.1 - Battery doesn't seem to be much of an issue because you can charge straight through the USB-C port. I still need to carry around a second battery as 1 seems to last around 700 frames currently (airplane mode, power saving, very short screen timeout, etc. really trying to optimize battery life) but over night while camping I am able to plug directly into a power bank and have it charged by morning. The battery is 2280mAh meaning a small 8000mAh power bank will provide 3 charges (2.5 to be safe) and charging takes 2-3 hours with 2.1a output. 2- The digital viewfinder has been a very easy adjustment. Being able to see a histogram right on screen really helps keep clipping to a minimum. I do find colour temperature to be a little off sometimes from what my eye sees but after coming home and processing everything seems to be very accurate. the eye tracking is very nice for both people and wildlife. The ability to focus to the full edge of the image is also super helpful. Autofocus also working down to -4.0 EV is really nice when working at the brink of dusk and dawn.3- Rolling shutter... the dreaded words of mirrorless and something I would just have to learn to deal with if making the switch. A number of salespeople at my local camera store all failed to mention that most (if not all?) mirrorless cameras still use mechanical shutter under certain conditions. If you aren't aware, rolling shutter is what happens when using ONLY the electronic shutter, which records the sensor line by line. This creates problems in LED and fluorescent-lit rooms (banding in lights), torn bird winds, or torn animal legs. You can google this and see what this is. HOWEVER, there are options to still use mechanical curtains to eliminate this problem. I really wish this was explained to me while comparing the D850 and Z 7ii but I also wish this was more apparent on Nikon's website.Overall the cons I had heard about or read online have not been a problem for the month I have owned the camera. Having used a D850 in the past I feel like I've made the right choice in switching over to mirrorless. Although there are some 'pros' of the D850 over the Z 7ii there really isn't 'much' reason to steer away from mirrorless. There is a lot of power in a small package.

I came from a D850 the camera heavier than the Z7II I loved the D850, but the Z7II has perfect eyes detect and fast focus on live view shooting, in events the live view helped me a lot.

I came from a D850 which I loved but as I age, the camera got heavier. I loved the 850, but when the Z7ii came out, I was able to get one right away. I love the Z7 even more. It's size and capabilities are superb. I like the new line of lenes better also. I started out with the 24-200mm and got the 105mm Macro and then the 100-400mm for the air shows.

I've only had this camera for a few weeks and it is my first professional level digital camera. I'm most familiar with Linhofs and Mamiya RB67s (film cameras), but I had to make the switch to digital. This camera offers more bells and whistles than I need right now, but man the images are SHARP! I studied up on various digi-cams before making my decision and I feel confident that I made the right choice. I started with the Z7II body with the 24-120 f4 'S' zoom rather than the 24-200 VR or 24-70 f4 S. The 14-30 f4 S zoom will likely be next to purchase.I watched a couple of product videos and they were a huge help to familiarize myself with the camera and highly recommend others to watch those. A friend of mine has a Z5 and he was helpful as well.So far, so very good.

I recently sold my D850 and bought the Z7 II. I am so happy I made this upgrade. My backpack was already heavy so I didn't really like lugging that D850 and all those heavy lenses around. This Z7 II with Z lenses makes my backpack so much lighter. It's fantastic. And the picture quality is beyond amazing. When I took the first set of pictures with this camera I was shocked at the quality. I love this camera and don't regret replacing the D850 with this at all. I very much recommend giving the Z7 II a try if you are on the line with moving to mirrorless.

Amazing. I am an amateur and still learning but haven’t had any concerns so far. Point and click with great resolution. I can’t wait till I know what I am doing