Two weeks after receiving my Z7 the LCD monitor stopped functioning. It's been sent back to the factory.

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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

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.

The new Nikon Z6 and Z7 are Nikon's brand-new full-frame mirrorless cameras , with a large electronic viewfinder, a 3.2inch tilting touch-screen, and the option of a 24mp or 45.7mp full-frame BSI CMOS sensor.

High-resolution 45.7mp sensor; More compact body than Nikon D850; Excellent image quality possible; Very low noise at low ISO speeds; High-quality 4K video without crop; Compact lenses available; 3.2inch tilting touch-screen; High-resolution electronic viewfinder; Built-in 5-axis image stabilisation

Price; Single XQD card slot; Short Battery life

When I bought my first proper DSLR camera a few years back, I wasn't especially fussed about brand but I knew I wanted to go with Nikon.

Slick build quality; Incredible results

Sometimes unreliable autofocus; Only works with QXD storage

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

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 Nikon Z7 is an extremely well-rounded digital camera and suitable for a wide range of photographic and video needs. It packs outstanding image quality and very good 4K video in a lightweight, well-built package with in-body image stabilization. Autofocus is less reliable than the competition and the buffer can be limiting for fast action, but overall, the Z7 is a pleasure to shoot with.

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.;

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...