NikonZ 7II | Ultra-high resolution full-frame mirrorless stills/video camera | Nikon USA Model

What an amazing camera. It's a bit overwhelming at first learning all the settings. Nikon does provide a great free video (once you've registered the camera) that helps to explain all the major features and functions. There are also many YouTube videos from people who dive deeper into its functions, settings, and uses. And at 45MP, you can't beat the exceptional quality of any prints from the Z 7II. As an artist, this camera was a must for me, in order to photograph and upload extremely high-quality images of my paintings so that my customers can get them printed in any size, using a variety of mediums, such as canvas, paper, metal, or acrylic.

Been a Z-7 owner since first release. Also own Canon 5DS-R, 5DMKII.Generally Why Z7-line?- A+ still image quality (I shoot RAW and edit in Photoshop)- A+ ergonomics & best menus in business (not perfect, but pretty great)- Assignable buttons = fantastic- View finder and rear screen are A+- Silent/stealth operation is perfect.- Z lenses and N-Z adapter = phenomenal optics. Currently using all favorite Z, G, Zeiss, Sony E, Canon EOS, SIRUI anamorphic lenses no problem. Cannon lenses via slightly temperamental/flawed Techart EF>Z adapter (will not work in pure MF mode!).Why to upgrade to Z7-II?- Faster in-camera computing (2nd processor), generally snappier operation, faster, more accurate auto focus.- Better video (up to 4k 60p 10 bit in cam)- Slightly longer lasting batteries (but will NOT work with Z7-1 batteries), even though the new batts will charge in the old charger.- 2 card slots - but not 2 slots of the same kind...a slightly annoying, but also interesting pair of XQD/CFEx & SD. So if using CFEx, second card will always be much slower...This design choice was a compromise...give new shooters option to run faster CFEx cards for high end video and raw bursts, retain XQD compatibility, provide SD option as primary or backup because it's smaller and fits. Future will be two CFEx/XQD slots or two of some new smaller version of the CFEx.Negatives:- Still no Z pancake 24mm 1.4 that would make this the ultimate "beyond film Leica M" stealth travel cam. BTW: the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Ultra-Compact is fantastic at 16mm...and no-brainer inexpensive...but only DX rez. If you need stealth, that is the way to get it currently. Just carry the Z 24mm 1.8 in your pocket/pack for high rez full frame shots.- Wish all Z lenses had an assignable ring controller (like the kit 24-70) that can be mapped to F stop. F-stop control should ALWAYS be on the lens, PERIOD!!!- Why are all the native Z lenses about the same length as the G's + FTZ adapter? Seems like there are actually ZERO native Z lenses yet. They should be 1" shorter.

The Z 7II is a nice camera, excellent low-light pickup, but I've yet to scratch the surface of its full capabilities as there's quite the learning curve. That said, must add that I'm an old manual film camera shooter who owns digital cameras but the capabilities of this camera demand further reading. I was weighing Sony versus Nikon but one reviewer's comment that Sony was more like a computer than a camera sold me to Nikon. Still, this thing's a computer. A significant hurdle in learning has been the instructions Nikon provides - they're awful! Had a terrible time getting the camera to sync with wi-fe and then transfer images to my laptop, and there was something else that was rather basic but Nikon fell flat in telling the user how-to. Reminds me of Chinese product instructions obviously not originally written in English.

I am a D850 owner as well and man...this camera has taken over, I reach for it far more often. I love the Live view finder, super sharp images. I got the Viltrox FTZ and it's fantastic so I still use all my old lenses.

It’s an amazing camera. The pictures are pretty good. The camera body is very strong and easy to hold.

Love the camera but the box came in a shameful state.

Yes, it's a Nikon. So do ya' think I'd say "not good"? Well, it is not good! It's great. It's fantastic. God's gift to humanity. Really. I'm a pro photographer for .... well .... too long. I've spent decades with Nikon. They never (and I mean NEVER) disappoint. Z7ii is great. Full frame, excellent resolution, excellent results. Let me say this quietly: firmware could be better. AF is sometimes slow. Don't even think of using it without SnapBridge. Also, wifi connection is sometimes a hassle. Please (and I mean PLEASE) consult Nikon's manuals very (and I mean VERY) carefully if you want to avoid disappointment. And if you are a first time Nikon user .... well .... give yourself a good 2 weeks pilot period. It's worth it, I promise. Again, Z 7ii is great. Shipping was fast. Thanks.

It ok but doesn't do well for birds in flight.