Nikon has made it clear how important the introduction of the Z7 is to the company, and it certainly feels like a camera that will be one day looked back as the start of something significant.

Superb electronic viewfinder; Effective sensor-based VR system; Very responsive in use; Noise well suppressed in high-ISO images; Plays well with third-party lenses; Very good dynamic range

Relatively shallow buffer depth; AWB can be neutral in daylight; XQD cards still pricey; Expensive next to Z6; Battery life far from class leading; No DCI 4K – only UHD 4K

Nikon introduced its brand new "Z system" after several weeks of speculation and online teasers. At launch, there are two cameras in the system, the Z7 and the Z6. Both use the same body design, but are equipped with slightly different internal specifications.

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

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

It takes some getting used to, but everything is there where you need it. I do low light interior real estate photography using a heavy AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. The VR gives me perfect handheld shots to 1/8 sec.

For my purposes, which are primarily landscapes and larger, slower moving wildlife - this is a fantastic camera. Image quality on a par with my D850 in a smaller, lighter package. I have heard some griping about the single card slot versus dual, but the absence of doesn't affect me so I don't really...

Small; lighter; the future of Nikon I think

None so far

I just got back from a 7,000 mile loop going from southeast states to northwest Montana, first extended trip with my new Z7 and 24-70 f4. I can honestly say it never left my side. Using D800 and 28-70 f2.8 in the past I always weighed (no pun intended) whether to carry the D800/lens/tripod combo or...

Love the camera for its weight ,photos, video, can crop deeply if required and still get a brilliant photo. Camera is very well made and with the mount can use all your other nikon lenses flawlessly . Kit lens for the Z7 is also excellent and very sharp.

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Very versatile especially with the mount; lot of control

learning curve for autofocus tracking

can't love it enough. It's a great upgrade for Nikon D750. Also surprised to receive a 64 gb XQD as a gift.

There’s no denying that the Nikon high-end Z7 is capable of incredible image quality. The new mount is an exciting prospect for a slew of new lenses we cannot wait to get our hands on the 58mm f/0.95. At £3399, it’s an investment for sure, but the image quality from the 45.7MP sensor, 493-point and super speedy AF system, we reckon the Z7 won’t disappoint. On top of that, you get 9fps burst shooting, an awesomely high-resolution 3.6-million dot display EVF and fast 60p refresh rates. And the only negative I can see at this stage is perhaps only having one card slot and the average battery. The chunkier-handed might struggle a tad with the tightly compact nature of the camera, specifically when reaching the function buttons at the front. But what’s really important? The fact that the Z7 is an all-round fantastic camera to use. That reassuring and comfortable grip means the Nikon Z7 fits in the hand like it belongs there and for those who already know and love their Nikon, it's probably the best choice. Coming so late to game means that the Sony arIII might have the edge in terms of price-point and battery life, but for photographers after a high resolution shooter, we’re almost certain that the Z7 would be a solid decision.

Stunning image quality ; Great EVF; Compatible with many other lenses ; Ergonomic and sturdy design ;

Expensive; Battery life isn't the best ; XQD cards will be impractical for some ;