The Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II are very effective improvements on the original Z 6 and Z 7. The sensors, AF points, build and handling are largely unchanged, so you probably wouldn’t pay swap an existing Z 6 or Z 7 for these, but for anyone new to the full frame mirrorless market, these two cameras are...

Controls; handling and ergonomics; Continuous shooting performance; 4K 60p video (soon; for the Z 6II)

Relatively modest upgrade; Twin card slots use different formats; Tilting rather than vari-angle screen

Dual card slots, dual processors, 14fps shooting and eye AF for humans and animals in video mode might not be enough to tempt existing Nikon Z6 users to upgrade but they keep Nikon right in the heart of the mirrorless camera market.

High-quality sensor; Excellent user interface and control layout; Weatherproof build

One of the most capable full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market. It's got the lens mount right, the quality right and, despite strong competition and not being a big upgrade over the original, the Z6 II is exceptional in many areas.

Great image quality; Huge potential from new Z mount lenses; Fast autofocus/burst mode (14fps); Silent shooting possible; Electronic viewfinder is of great quality and scale; Highly capable autofocus system;

Continuous autofocus still outsmarted by some competition; Not a full vari-angle screen (it's tilt-angle only); Stronger battery life would be great; Mild improvements over original 18-month-old Z6 model;

Launched in October 2020 , Nikon Z6 Mark II is a 25.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount. Nikon replaced the older Z6 with this model.

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 4K (UHD) Video, No crop on 4K Videos, 10-bit 4:2:2 at 4K via HDMI Video recording, Touch Screen, Electronic Built-in Viewfinder, Face Detection Focusing, 25.0MP - High Resolution Sensor, 51.200 Max...

Low Battery Life: 410 shots, Heavy Body: 705g

In a rather weird way, the new Nikon Z6 II reminds me of one of the favorite vintage bicycles in my collection. It’s not as fast as my racing bike, nor as bombproof as my mountain bike. And it doesn’t accommodate the full range of racks and luggage as the bike I use for loaded touring.

Product shots: Dan Bracaglia

Mastering the Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II is a new book in the NikoniansPress/RockyNook series by Darrell Young ( digitaldarrell ) , providing a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new Z6 II or Z7 II camera.

A little over two years ago, Nikon jumped out of the gate with its first Z mirrorless cameras, launching the 24MP Z 6 and 45MP Z 7 side by side. They were well received, delivering strong, albeit not class-leading, performance. Nikon is refreshing the line for 2021, with the Z 6 II ($1,999.95, body only), which we're reviewing here, and the Z 7 II ($2,999.95) leading the way. They offer similar upgrades, including a second memory card slot, snappier overall response, and more capable vertical shooting grips as an add-on option. The upgrades are welcome for event photographers, as well as Nikon SLR owners looking to make the mirrorless jump, but don't offer quite as much to customers without a closet full of Nikkor lenses. The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 or Sony a7 III both bring a bit more for the same price, and remain our Editors' Choice award winners.Body and Handling The Z 6 II looks and feels a lot like its predecessor—there are some changes inside to accommodate an extra memory ca...

The mirrorless Nikon Z 6 II offers small yet tangible updates to its predecessor, but it doesn't match the improvements in autofocus we've seen from competing systems.

24MP full-frame image sensor; 5-axis in-body stabilization; Phase detection autofocus; Up to 14fps continuous drive; Dual memory card slots; Strong 4K video toolkit

Raw video requires paid firmware upgrade; Limited third-party lens support; Full-frame 4K limited to 30fps

Introduction; Sample Photos; Dual Card Slots; Image Quality; Screen Articulation; Interface; Displays; Autofocus; Battery Performance; Video Performance; Who is it for?;

Introduction; Sample Photos; Dual Card Slots; Image Quality; Screen Articulation; Interface; Displays; Autofocus; Battery Performance; Video Performance; Who is it for?;

What's The Best puts the Nikon Z6ii to the test to see if it's worth parting with your hard-earned cash. Keep reading to find out more.