Let's start by addressing some of the main complaints that have been popping up on imaging websites around the world. As far as we can see, their validity depends upon whether they represent actual impediments to your own shooting pleasure and/or capabilities and if so, to what degree and whether...

Is the Nikon Z7 the best camera ever made No. Is it perfect Nope. Are there things we'd change Yup. (Dual card slots, Vari-angle display, improve the still-photo AF, upgrade video capabilities, and lower the price.) Is it overpriced Probably. Do we love this camera Hell yeah, we do!

The distills (almost) everything we love about the into a smaller-yet-still-ergonomic body featuring the brand new 55mm Z-mount; 5-axis vibration reduction; and Nikon's best video autofocus ever.

Everyone's talking about the missing dual card slots -- unexpected at this price point; to be sure -- but we'd argue the Z7's main failings are found in the still-photo autofocus as well as pricing.

The Nikon Z7 - the brand's first full-frame mirrorless camera - is also its most well-rounded camera for stills and video, and an exciting indicator for what's to come from the 101 year-old company. But first generation products are rarely perfect, and the Nikon Z7 is no exception.

Hybrid stills and video shooters; photographers looking for a versatile tool for a wide range of subjects in a compact package

Those needing class-leading autofocus performance; faster burst rates; or greater buffer depth

The Z 7 is a first-generation product, and it has some of the expected first-gen problems. There aren't a lot of native lenses available (yet), and its autofocus isn't quite as good as the D850 and the Sony a7R III.

45.7MP full-frame image sensor; 90 percent autofocus coverage; 9fps continuous drive; In-body stabilization; Tilting touch LCD; Superb EVF; Works with Nikon SLR lenses and accessories; 4K video; Weather sealing; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Autofocus could be better; Lens control ring system is too sensitive; Limited native lens selection at launch; Single memory card slot; Omits PC sync socket

So who won the debut mirrorless full-frame camera shootout between Nikon and Canon I'd have to give the initial trophy here to Nikon. Discounting the higher resolution and price, the Z7 is a better all-around camera.

Great 10-bit full-frame 4K video; In-body stabilization; Wide choice of lenses with adapter; Good ergonomics; Excellent image quality

Mediocre autofocus subject tracking; Single card slot uses non-standard XQD format; Touchscreen display doesn't flip around

The Z6 and Z7 are Nikon's first attempts at a full-frame mirrorless camera system. Although it took Nikon many years to finally come out with its own mirrorless system, it was definitely worth the wait for many Nikon photographers.

The Nikon Z7 is a worthy contender in the Full-Frame Mirrorless market. It is remarkably polished for a first camera in a completely new platform. This mirrorless takes a 46 MP BSI-CMOS senor paired with an EXCEED 6 processor to deliver a high throughput with 9 FPS at full-resolution.

Excellent detail capture; Very low image noise; Excellent metering; Effecive 5-Axis Image Stabilization; Good colors accuracy; Reliable Automatic White-Balance; Highly sensitive AF; Quick 493-Point AF; Very responsive; Ultra-Sharp EVF; Natural EVF contrast; Solid build quality

Shallow Buffer-Depth; Poor EC button location; Poor Continuous AF; Artifacts from built-in Phase-Detect pixels; Not Exposure-Priority; Occasionally incorrect WB preview; Bizarre Auto ISO; Very short battey-life; Pricey

I typically shoot landscapes, historical locations, abstracts and architecture so I can't comment on the value of the Z7 for action oriented work. I have found the camera to be an excellent addition. I shoot both stills and video and my primary goal was to be able to do both with one system.

Nikon Z7: Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless snapper smashes it out of the park, but boy is it expensive

Incredible image quality; Superbly flexible autofocus; Gorgeous EVF

Single card slot; Mediocre battery life; Very substantial cost

Nikon's flagship Z7 mirrorless shooter is a big step forward for the camera maker, with an eye to the future with many forward-thinking technologies built in to back up the impressive image quality.

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