Note: Temporarily out of stock. Place your order and we'll email you when we have an estimated delivery date. You won't be charged until the item ships.
Out of date? Please explain how this camera is out of date? Is the photos from a Z8 vastly superior. I think not. I've got a Z7 and a Z7ii. I would dare you to tell me which photo was shot on which camera. Your more interested in specs then real world results.
This camera is not "out of date" Bay any stretch. I don't think one can do better for a NEW, mid/high-end camera.
I think we are playing a semantics game, but largely agree with another: cameras 3+ years old in the mirrorless world are "old," but they are still absolutely fit for purpose and can create beautiful images.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
They're both out of date, which doesn't mean they aren't good cameras, they're just old.
Nikon's been very slow updating the mid-range Z, that doesn't mean these cameras are up to date.
Nikon has been stepping it up with firmware feature updates. They just had another one recently. That helps close the gap on age when improvements or feature enhancements are still happening.
Z6, Z7 aren't fast AF for sports or flying birds, can't beat a dslr.ZF, Z8 are suitable for fast action, surpasses dslr.
For walking subject, the Z6/Z7 AF is ok. Similar to Canon R, Sony A73.
I see the Z6/Z7 at fashion weeks, not so much for major sports
Z7 II might have faster AF than the Z7, but in the price tier, I'd choose the R6 Mark II for fast action or bird shots. The AF system on it is incorporated from the R3. It's been amazing for me.
Yes. However I wouldn't buy this, too out of date. Should be updated models coming soon.
I mean it seems like most manufacturers are struggling to come out with "better" models. Between Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Canon they all have great options for Mirrorless now, the viewfinders and screens are great, the sensors are great, and even on-board video is pretty good too. I don't think there will be major leaps in tech, it's a pretty safe camera to buy.
I just want to emphasize the "demo" part for the zf.
I think with the zf you really need to physically hold it because it's both heavy and not ergonomic.
I found the relatively small 24-70 f4s was a bit front heavy for it without a grip. Any of the grips improve ergonomics though, so it's a must if it'll be used for the longer zooms.
Not a deal. Although 3.5 years isn't old in pro camera market, z 7 2 wasn't much of an improvement over the Z 7 and the Z 7 had poor autofocus performance compared to the competition at its release.
Nearly new Z7 can be had for a little over a 1000 on the secondary market and paying double that for a year of warranty and minor improvements isn't a great deal.
I myself use Z7, and for my landscape only use case it is still king of image quality. If autofocus is of any importance for you though, this is outdated tech in that regard.
41 Comments
Your comment cannot be blank.
Featured Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Nikon's been very slow updating the mid-range Z, that doesn't mean these cameras are up to date.
For walking subject, the Z6/Z7 AF is ok. Similar to Canon R, Sony A73.
I see the Z6/Z7 at fashion weeks, not so much for major sports
For walking subject, the Z6/Z7 AF is ok. Similar to Canon R, Sony A73.
I see the Z6/Z7 at fashion weeks, not so much for major sports
This puts to rest any claim that this camera is outdated.
Nikon's been very slow updating the mid-range Z, that doesn't mean these cameras are up to date.
Nikon has been stepping it up with firmware feature updates. They just had another one recently. That helps close the gap on age when improvements or feature enhancements are still happening.
someone at Samy's traded in a Z6 II with **12** shutter count, no box but otherwise in excellent condition.
had I done the trade-in with my D750 I could've gotten a brand new one for the same price.
ugh. might have to return the used one.
thank you for this!
Only 12 on the count isn't worth all the hassle. That's basically brand new, unless you really need the feature bumps this model provides.
For walking subject, the Z6/Z7 AF is ok. Similar to Canon R, Sony A73.
I see the Z6/Z7 at fashion weeks, not so much for major sports
Z7 II might have faster AF than the Z7, but in the price tier, I'd choose the R6 Mark II for fast action or bird shots. The AF system on it is incorporated from the R3. It's been amazing for me.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
probably will use the D750 trade in credit for a good Z lens, at least I am in no hurry. so far my 28-70 f/2.8 is working well with the FTZ adapter.
R8 is budget sports shooter with 80% features of R6
Both worth demo.
If you have F mount lens or a random mounts, ZF
If you have EF mount lens, R8
I mean it seems like most manufacturers are struggling to come out with "better" models. Between Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Canon they all have great options for Mirrorless now, the viewfinders and screens are great, the sensors are great, and even on-board video is pretty good too. I don't think there will be major leaps in tech, it's a pretty safe camera to buy.
I just want to emphasize the "demo" part for the zf.
I think with the zf you really need to physically hold it because it's both heavy and not ergonomic.
I found the relatively small 24-70 f4s was a bit front heavy for it without a grip. Any of the grips improve ergonomics though, so it's a must if it'll be used for the longer zooms.
Nearly new Z7 can be had for a little over a 1000 on the secondary market and paying double that for a year of warranty and minor improvements isn't a great deal.
I myself use Z7, and for my landscape only use case it is still king of image quality. If autofocus is of any importance for you though, this is outdated tech in that regard.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.