5 Reasons Why the Nikon Z7II is a GREAT Camera For Landscape Photography 

This comment is so great that I took a screenshot shot. It's really helpful for me because I want to start taking portraits as a hobby and product photography because I'm in marketing. I'll get the Z7II

I'm looking to up grade to the z7 II, i shot with the z6 mark1 for a year and a half and it produced some of my favorite portrait shots ever, and i completely agree. The raws are extremely flexible. I wish more reviews would speak more on the raw files. More than just the technical details of the noise ets. Nikon raws have incredible flexibility. Im look to get this z7II very soon 🤙🏽

@@Prevayl I got two weeks ago the Z6II, it was the most I could afford but it performs great

why are they easier compared to fuji? I'm currently shooting fuji x system, tempted to go to z system but hear that there is a fujimXH2 coming next year...i love landscape and some small family portraits

@@terencegibbons5455 hi Terence, first the Nikon NEF files have great lattitude, meaning that you have a lot of possibility to recover shadow and highlight details without introducing side-effects. In general that is an advantage of a larger sensor over a smaller sensor (there are exceptions though) but esp. the Z7 sensor is great considering the high resolution. Furthermore, Nikon files hardly need sharpening or noise reduction as Nikon’s standard are already very good. Fujifilm applies standard quite aggressive sharpening and noise reduction. You can dial them down in the settings, but only for jpegs. But for us the most important difference is the very neutral colors that Nikon applies. Already in standard mode the colors are very realistic and without annoying color casts. When compared to Fujifilm, you will notice that esp. the X-system has a blue/green color cast with skin tones and a magenta color cast in shadows. I’m talking RAW files here, not jpegs after film simulations. That always requires work in post. Of course we have Styles for that (in Capture One, or presets in LR) but after applying a Style you always need to fine-tune. For landscape and product photography that is not a big deal in general, but for fashion and (make-up) portraits like we do, it’s very critical and always additional work. By the way, the X-cameras are more affected by this than the GFX line. So, we are extremely pleased with the Z-system. By the way, another advantage of the Z-mount are the great lenses Nikon offers for that. We use various lenses but each of them is amongst the best ever in their category. Perhaps not always the fastest in aperture, but stellar in performance. The 85/1.8 is a great example of that and so are the 50/1.8, the 50/1.2 and the 24-70/2.8. Gorgeous stuff…

Can I see your pictures anywhere please? Instagram? Website? Flickr? 😊

You don’t find the need to uograde to z7ll?

@@majamidzor3801 Hi Maja, it is not worthwhile for me to upgrade to a Z7 II because it is not much of an upgrade for me. I am waiting to see what the Z9 has to offer and maybe go for that one. If I decide against the Z9, I might go for a Z6 II or just wait and see if they come out with a Z 8 or who knows what will be next. Nikon seems to be taking quite a while to come out with new cameras in the higher end market so I’ll just have to wait and see.

@michael yes. A nice upgrade! Every improvement is a step in the right direction!

That’s a great point about the ISO 64!

It makes me feel more sane to hear others having a similar experience to me. I'm gald to hear the z7ii worked well for you for event type shooting as I have yet to use for that. I really feel like the z70-200 is the superior lens to the canon rf70-200. Even though it is bigger, its crazy sharp and I feel renders a better image. I think this system will continue to gain traction.

@@summitbid I liked the rf but I used the 85 rf more and the Nikon 70-200 I can zoom in and out easily with my thumb. Very convenient

I’m glad I came a crossed this video. I’m currently on the Nikon f-mount system and looking to moving to the Z mount. I’ve been following all the Nikon Z8 rumors forever and have been holding out for that camera but just getting tired of waiting so last week I kind of reluctantly bought a used Z7ii. I do a lot of hiking and landscape photography so I think the Z7ii is going to be perfect for that. When the Z8 comes out I’ll have a deck on to make because I also like sports and wildlife. Can’t wait for my Z7ii to arrive any day now, I’m going to pair it up with the 24-120 F4.

That was the z-Mount 20 1.8

Yes its the Wind Rivers! We have a video all about that trip: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ctNMPBeuFu4.html

M8 as in Leica M8? Keep your lenses in that case, because they work really well on the Nikon Z system (using a 28 Elmarit and 50 Summilux myself as well as 21 and 35 Voigtlanders).

I am working on one! hoping to get it out this month!

D850 for work an Z cameras for Fun...

@@roybixby6135 No No... I've retired the D850... Z7II is way better and just as reliable

@@MrWillJS excellent, i'm still thinking about upgrading from my D850

It’s the peak design capture clip and I love it! I’ve been using it for years and am 100% confident in it… Toby also uses it and relies on it.

Having used an A7riv and z7 cameras side by side for several months, I can say I found myself reaching for the Nikon as often I could. As a landscape photography tool, I prefer it… that being said the A7riv is a really great camera… we actually put together a review of it on our channel last year ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EjS8AMq4yyI.html . The one change I would make to that video now is that now that Sony has released the A7riv-a with the better screen they have fixed the biggest usability concern I had. Still the z7ii with iso 64, pin point af, low-light af exe beats it for pure landscape.

@@summitbid Thank you! I will check out that video. I am struggling between the two. Unfortunately the Nikon doesn't have all the lenses I need yet.

Just curious which lenses you are thinking for Sony?

@@summitbid 24-105 f4, 100-400, and a wide angle (not sure which one yet). It's the reach beyond 200 that Nikon doesn't have in the Z mount....and I'm not sure how patient I want to be with some trips coming up.

I would check if there is recent firmware to the Sony to Nikon adapter, but I couldn’t get mine to work at all on the z7ii… honestly Sony lenses are selling pretty well right now and the adapter experience was soso at best. You really couldn’t go wrong with the 24-200 for travel.

The z lenses are the best part of nikons new system in my opinion and the 24-200 is a great starting point. I have used the d850 ( along with everything else it feels like lol) and can say the z glass beats out any f-mount lenses I used.

@@summitbid I can now agree with you on the value of the z mount lenses; smaller, lighter and sharp.

I just added the Z50 & 16-50 kit alongside my Z6II. I think it's a great combination having full frame and APS-C bodies. The little Z50 is so versatile, very capable, and convenient to carry around. The 70-200 S would pair well with the Z50, since that lens has VR. I frequently have my Z50 set up with my 70-300 4.5-5.6 AF-P (also VR), it's a super combo. Nikon's instant rebates are still in effect, the Z50 & 16-50 are currently $100 off.

Yeah I’m very excited for what Nikon has right around the corner.

Thanks so much! The video settings for the z50 were af-f with face tracking turned on. I think you would really enjoy the z5 with the 24-200! I would also consider the original z6 if you want to do video also since there are some limitations for video with z5 and you can find the z6 for close to the same price…

Thank You so much for your quick and thoughtful response!!!

Yeah my observations on the action af may have come off as overly harsh... and to be fair I don't do a ton of action shooting... but the Canon r5 was so crazy good in that area it may have biased me a bit. (the flip side of that is that is as work with R5 files I'm mostly just wishing they were Nikon) But I do agree that the nikon z cameras are amazing all-rounders.

I agree with you, I just used my Z711 at a wedding coming from D750`s and by using all the focus modes for different scenarios, was absolutely blown away! 15 out of focus images for whole wedding! Absolutely stoked!

The differences in EVFs for my use are small… you can actually zoom in on all three brands and I actually like the zooming in process on the Nikon best because you can map a button to zoom in 100% with a single press but the process on Sony and canon are not bad. The “what you see is what you get” is equally good on all three as well. Technically the A7riv has the highest resolution but I didn’t really notice a difference even when I was using them at the same time.

@@summitbid Thank you.

Yes! Very comfortable!

This is a tough call, and you are not going to make a wrong decision. In my eyes, the big advantage of the a7IV is the better video specs. It also has better tracking autofocus. With the z7II you get better image quality and dynamic range, higher MP and still very good video. To me it comes down to the lenses, and I feel that Nikon has better landscape glass at better prices than Sony. The 14-30 f4, 24-120 and 24-200 are all reasonably priced and have really great image quality (especially the 24-120. I sold my 24-70 2.8 because that lens is so good). Sony Equivalent glass (16-35 f4, 24-105 f4) is not quite as good when I have used it. Hopefully I helped you more than confused you lol.

@@summitbid I just recently transitioned from a D750 to a Z5 but I'm still using my old F-Mount Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 lens which has served me well as my general purpose lens. It produces awesome quality images plus the autofocus performs better on the Z5 with the FTZ adaptor! I can't imagine how the Z version of the 24-120 performs!

If you are shooting mostly landscapes have you considered the original z7? You can find them for about the same price as the z6ii and you get the resolution bump. But between the z6ii and a7riii I would still go Nikon. I shot a lot of shots I love with a7riii but I wouldn’t go back to it. The Nikon colors and image quality plus ergos would outweigh the resolution for me.

Also, I did get a chance to try out the Tammy 28-200 for a week last summer and it was really good but not as impressive as the Nikon 24-200

We are in Colorado Springs!

I used the small rig bracket. I find their brackets to be really good for the cost .

Yes I have! The low-light af is much faster now!

@michael Most non photographers love ridiculous HDR technicoloured junk though. For his time Adams was revolutionary but obviously he has been surpassed many times over in 2021. In saying that if he were born today and pushed todays mediums to their limit like he did in his time he would excel just as much.

I reckon he would have use a phase one iq 150

@@tallaganda83 Indeed, Adams was a big plate single shot, never bracket shooter.

I haven’t done any wildlife shooting with it yet but my feeling is that would be solid. The tracking is good but not as mind boggling as Sony or canon with the tracking.

Extended shutter ( up to 15 min). Better low-light af (better af in general). There is no huge new feature, but the z7ii is just a snappier, better experience overall. Also dxo mark claims the dual processors squeeze a little better performance out of the sensor but I can’t tell the difference at all in real use.

@@summitbid Thanks, I appreciate the response. I use my 7II for landscape as well so I really cant justify the $1200 for the 7II especially since I use my 6II for general photography.

Oh Hey, one more question please. Is that "Smallrig" L bracket also a grip extension and if so, where can I buy one? I have the MEIKE and love it but its not an L bracket.

My landscape photography is a growing part of my income but not the only thing I do right now.

I shoot WildLife with the Z7 as well as Landscapes and Astro with that camera and the 20mm f1.8 S Insane sharpness

@@Mr09260 The 85mm S lens reviewed by DXO Mark puts it as the best 85mm f1.8. It is actually 3rd best lens overall.

You’re comparing two different cameras at different price points . The Z7II was never advertised as a bird camera , which let’s face it is a niche community . Lastly , the comparison claims you make regarding high ISO is interesting . I would like to see side by side comparisons to back up your claims .

Dpreview has a comparison feature. Z7ii is cleaner at high iso and much cleaner pushing shadows.

Actually they're NOT, you should have a closer look at current/recent sales figures, etc.