Drop any questions you have here. I'll be doing specific videos comparing the autofocus, as well as a video dedicated to low light focus / high iso in the next week or so.
please just do a comparison between Nikon Z6 II & Panasonic S5...85mm S 1.8 VS new 85mm 1.8 from lumex.. side by side...i think alot of people want to see that battle ☺️
Regarding getting an AF lock for eye detect at a longer distance, it's sort of pointless if you think about it. As photographers we know that DoF increases as you get further away from your subject. But what's actually happening is the camera is less and less able to resolve detail which creates an apparent increase in depth of field. The focal length of the lens, it's aperture, and ability to resolve detailed coupled with the pixel density of the sensor are what are going to determine how far back a camera needs to attempt to focus on an eye such that eye AF is better than face AF. Considering that the human eye is roughly about an inch and a half even on a 60 megapixel camera that's not that far back. In short Sony and Canon are doing a parlor trick. Nikon is being more realistic in terms of what's going on in the EVF. At the same time however it's possible that Nikon sees the eye just as soon as the others do it just doesn't opt to mislead the user about what's really in focus with respect to the sensor's ability to resolve detail. I've done a number of tests with this where I compare where Nikon switches over to eye AF from face AF and vice versa. The points at which Nijoon switches has always been the point at which eye AF and face AF yield the same result.
Can you please show how good the framing is, when using the app on phone for video composition. If there is too much lag or is it okay to work with? Flippy screen is only concern I see with Z6II. If app works, I think I am good
Nikon priced the z6 ii just right as its accessible to most at under 2k and has all the features one would need and the fist gen can be had at around 1250-1300 in the used market. Im assuming autofocus can be further improved with firmware on the mike considering it has better processing power than gen1.
Because they don't know how to use cameras. I have my first Z6, maybe other brands are cool, but when you shoot, I just don’t know who uses full automation, for example, in a report. And for the rest of the needs of everything with a head, after any Nikon DSLR except for the super top cameras D5, D6, D850 Although I have had experience with the D850, I wouldn't say it makes a big difference. Sorry for the crooked English, I write and speak it badly.
@@shelkau_yelkau well said you summed it up perfectly. camera is just a tool , and nikon gets great image and video out of camera, we need to know how to use it to its maximum which most people dont and complain about this or that features lacking while in reality they wont use those features 95% of the times
NING NUO Same here. It actually never came to my mind to use eye AF for anything other than close up portraiture because it makes reframing easier. For shooting people at a further distance single is good enough (or object tracking when I need to switch quickly)
Because many RU-vidrs make their money from clicks, comments, and t shirts not photography so they need to generate fake controversy as it makes them money.
I think it's coming from youtube committee more. Because of there usage style and review method, they are reviewing most of it as their priorities. Surely can't every one be everyone. Always get buying opinion from who use it regularly for works is a good option.
I think your point about the firmware is really interesting given the huge improvements from 1.0-3.0 on the original Z. Great review; I have already ordered my Z7II but really appreciated the balanced review - at the end of the day depending on what you need the camera for Sony, Canon, Nikon you're gonna get a great camera in 2021
What I love about Taylor's videos is that he doesn't rag on any system, gives honest opinions as to what *his needs are , I'm looking forward to hopefully getting the Z6ii soon
Wait a sec....did I just hear a 'creator' on youtube talk positively about nikon and not bitch them for irrelevant things? Amazing video by the way. Getting my Z6 II booked tomorrow!
I've been having the worst angst about picking my new camera body/ lens system and stressing about all the small details, that opening was a refreshing slap in the face! thank you. haha
Get all the primes, each of them is insane. Like I can't articulate it my excitement over text, but the 85, 50, and 20 (the ones I have) are so beautiful they make me shed a tear every time I use them
@@MichaelCortese1 I went back an forth on the 20mm prime. I ended up with the 14-30mm f4. It's great for when I need wider than 24mm. I can say that the 50mm prime simply wowed me. It' gorgeous and performs way above its price point. I'm considering swapping out my Sigma 85 art for the Nikon S lens version.
@@joshuameadows4165 I used the 50 almost exclusively for a year but my go to kit now is the 85 and 20 1.8s. My 20 is used mostly with night photography of people and architecture and I use the 85 for tighter shots of people but also landscapes. For an actual landscape photography lens the 14-30 is probably great but just not for what I am interested in!
Thank you for this video. I have been searching for someone to follow when it comes to photography channels. And picked you. Seems the more reasonable without boring you to death with facts and numbers and also fun to watch.
Thank you for being so objective and balanced and for reviewing these cameras not based on spec sheets but on actual real world use. I think you might be the first I've found for these two cameras, which is great as I'm seriously considering upgrading to one or the other of these.
Try that AF on people walking about in dim lighting. It takes forever to focus and for critical work where you're getting paid to cover an event, you'll end up with a lot of missed shots.
the reason I like Nikon is because I really prefer their color science over Canon slightly. and I agree I do think also Nikon glass tends to be a little bit more refined for artistic expression than Cannon glass. I actually am interested in the z62, especially for architectural photography and landscape photography. do you think it's the good choice? and if so, what lenses do you recommend I get
Awesome review! I understood both cameras are excellent with different strong points in your use-cases. I am NIKON fan, so your final thoughts make me happy. Thanks again from Japan!
Thanks for watching! Can't wait to visit Japan again. It's the only place on my list right now. Feels weird missing out usual December/January trip. I didn't realize what a staple that trip had become.
@Code Bunny Maybe, but for me in 2020 24 Mpix is the basic minimum. I don't need much more for a fast, event all-round hybrid camera, but I feel it is the right medium for that use.
I have a Nikon D5300 and yes is beginner and old at this point but I have been wanting to step up to something that I can use for years to come again and I tried out the NIkon Z6 and loved the way it worked and handled. The Nikon Z6II is for sure my next camera. Thank for all the tips and tricks and realísima and began to follow because you are fellow Nikon User as well!
I have the Z6 and I loved its portability and the superb Z mount lenses. I’m going to get the Z7 II next. I’m still going to keep my Z6 for videos and maybe modify it for Astro. But, I’ll wait for reviews of the Z7 II’s autofocus performance for wildlife shooting. I am confident with Nikon Z for landscape photography. Let’s see how it performs for wildlife.
Great vid Taylor as usual. Loving the content more and more every day and the founders pack is a beast! So glad I invested. Can’t wait for my Z6II to arrive. I’m going crazy waiting. Lol.
@15:58 Everything you said here is so underrated in everything the photo community talks about when it comes to cameras and lenses. The personality of the lens is everything when it comes to making an image and this new age thing of just judging sharpness - making every image plain, clean, and clinical - is so boring. I'm glad you touched on that.
Z lenses are the win for me. Stellar quality for f/1.8 lenses and affordable; a big step up from the usual playbook of inexpensive but mediocre f/1.8 lenses for the plebes. And if you don't mind inexpensive with a trade off in quality, there are still the cheap, non-S 28, 40, and 50 micro coming. Once the new 24-105 f/4 S comes out, it'll be time to get a Z6ii.
still using my old f mount. I did get the 24-70 f4 combo for cheap. I guess I will get a 501.2 (if I save eoungh) or for video one of the f1.8 someday.
Thanks for your thoughts on both systems Taylor, great offerings from both Nikon and Canon in my opinion. Use case and working experience with a camera are more meaningful to me than a spec sheet ever will be.
I've always been curious if Sony would have gotten such significant early market share if physical camera shops were still in every city. I feel like early Sony days, most ordered online for the specs before using the camera. Now the camera experience is a lot better, but it was rough at the start hah
Thanks for the review. I own 2 Z6s and I'm very happy with them for both video and stills. I'm contemplating trading one to try the new Z6II. One thing that didn't make sense to me in your comparison here. I share your opinion that the articulating screen on the Z6s inspires more confidence from the point of view of sturdiness. I often self-record, but I've never used a flippy screen or external monitor. I've even walked with the Z6 and it's not hard to keep myself centred. As you say, if you want total control, get something like a Ninja V ... or something cheap like a non-recording monitor. So I'm not sure why you'd need to keep a very expensive camera just for the flippy screen ... unless there's some other reason you need the Canon R6. In regards to the complaints about the Z focussing (you mention Ortiz), most often the complaints come from misuse of the system or an apparent inability to step in and reset the focus point. I can't compare, because I don't own a Sony or Canon systems (Fuji was my intro to mirrorless) but, for my use, I've never had any real complaint with the Z system. Certainly, firmware 3.0 brought minor improvement, but I guess eye/face recognition and tracking is not that critical to my work. Having said that, I have used it for portrait sessions and it works well. I have experienced a bit of focus hunting in extreme backlit conditions -- nothing I haven't experienced with other cameras. In those cases, I revert to experience accumulated during 3 decades I put in before autofocus existed.
I just ordered the z6ii and it is supposed to come in this weekend. I am super excited and seeing this video has made me even more excited and ready for both my first full frame and first mirrorless system. Thanks for the great video as always!
To me, the sharp, light and reasonably priced 1.8 primes (along with the 24-120 F4) are reason enough to go with Nikon. I am sure in a generation, the AF will be on par with all the others...
I was struggling for over a year: should I buy the "Z" or "R" system. Ultimately what made me to decide was both the price point of the body and being able to shoot with my Canon lens and with almost everything else: and (surprise!) it's the "Z". You can make a Canon EF camera (or Sony Camera) out of Z6, but you can't make a Nikon Z or Sony camera out of Canon R because the flange distance is 2mm longer than in Sony and 4mm longer than of the "Z" mount. Canon 70-200 f/4 for travel on Z6, Z5, Z7, Z50? No problem, buy a Fringer adapter. I have a Canon 17mm TS lens: works awesomely on "Z". But if you happen to have Nikon glass, using it with "R" while preserving the autofocus feature is a challenge. An Sony glass won't work on "R". So ultimately... the Nikon "Z" system is a better Cannon for me, than the Canon "R" system. YMMW, of course. The current challenge for me: want to make a Kiev Automat to "Z" adapter. Some people already "printed" it out with a 3D printer, I want to use a Mamiya ZE - to - MFT adapter and let our hardware specialist modify it for Kiev-10 lens. The 20mm MIR-20 is pretty good (looked at sample pictures, probably beats Flektogon) and now I want it to see on the "Z".
Great review! Probably the best comparison and real world discussion with the Z6 ii, I have seen. Particularly like the way you considered the image quality and the kind of personality the camera gives to the image. To me it's important to know the camera inspires creativity more than just the big ticket numbers. Thanks top video.
Hey Mr. Jackson. I really appreciated how you included your opinion on how the lenses render your feelings. I do believe the camera industry is striving tor lens technical perfection to the detriment Of images that make the viewer feel something. Thank you for the work you put into this review and for sharing your experiences.
I am not professional but want to jump into my first full frame, i love photography, i am really excited for Nikon Z6ii, need more specific video on z6ii
With the Z cameras you can capture stills while recording video. They are JPEGs, basically frame grabs from the video, but it’s a way to avoid switching back and forth between video and stills.
I‘m a very happy owner of a Z6I. The Z6II looks like the logical next step, but I will stick with the Z6I at the moment as there is simply no reason to upgrade yet.
Thank you so so much Taylor.. I was so worry and I was making the wrong choice but you gave me such peace of mind.. I love Nikon and I just got the z6ii and you confirmed everything I needed to know.. I being following you for a while now and I cant thank you enough for changing my photography . You are funny and so fun to watch. I wish someday you will come to Oklahoma. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for honest review about these new camera. I was looking to buy Z6 or EOS R. Since Z6 has IBIS and I purchased Z6 last week and cannot wait to get my hands dirty on it.
I really like the images coming out of the nikon 40 f2 yea I know it's a cheap simple lens but it's plenty sharp and has great micro contrast especially stoped up to like f4
Watched the entire video and found your comment at the end to be spot on about the newer Canon and Sony's being almost too perfect and clinical. I came from a background of shooting with Nikon film cameras: the 8008s and N90 of the 1990's. As you know, there was no autofocus back then so a lot of times you might miss a bit, but some of the best shots were a little soft. Some of the most popular photos in our time are slightly soft, esp. ones shot on film cameras. Anyway, I recently upgraded from a Canon 5D MkII to a Canon EOS R and then to an EOS R5. It's amazing what these new cameras can do, including iPhones and Pixel's with their computational photography. But I do agree that sometimes things can be *too* perfect. The only counter point I'd make there is that Instagram rez's your images down so much that they have to be incredibly sharp for that to translate, so maybe it's made up for in the loss from your computer screen to IG or YouiTube.
The foreshadowing about the quick switch to video and back to stills gave me insight that you chose the Z6. Video was the key breaking point especially when the flippy screen come into the equation.
I use 2x Z5 for weddings, never miss a beat… single focus points and works, auto focus can be frustrating, making loss shots. Don’t let autofocos dictate your buy. Instead Invest in glass 👍🏻
I have one big pet peeve regarding the conversation about prime lenses. So many view 1.8 lenses as "not professional" Spend any time with one of Nikon's 1.8 lenses and you will not care for 99.9% of situations. They are ridiculously sharp and good at everything. An F 1.2 lens let's in more light, so should allow you to focus in even lower light, but long before I reach that point I am using off or on camera flash. I am hard pressed to see why I would spend more on F1.2 glass when my $$$ could be spent on extra lights or better zooms.
One thing that irks me about the usability of the Canon cameras (not just the R6): When shooting in A mode, the front dial operates the aperture. When shooting in S mode, the front dial now operates the shutterspeed... Then in M mode it depends on a setting. It throws off my muscle-memory all the time even after shooting with a Canon for over a year (a cheaper model, but I verified in shop that the R6 does the same). I tried a Nikon Z6 and although I didn't buy it in the end (went for Fuji), in the Nikon the front dial is for aperture, the rear dial is for shutterspeed. No matter if you shoot in A, S or M mode. That consistency just makes it so much easier to just focus on the shot, not fiddle with the controls.
@@joeltunnah I couldn't find a way in Canon camera to make the front dial consistently aperture in any mode, and rear dial consistently shutter speed in any mode. Not on my own Canon (M5, so a mid-range model) not on the R6 when testing it in a shop -- and the shop assistant couldn't find that either. Nikon, OTOH, seemed set up out of the box that no matter the mode shutter speed was always on one dial, and aperture always on the other. And I know it sounds like a petty thing but it's one of those small things that just kept throwing me off.
@@joeltunnah Thanks but as I don't have an R5 or R6 I can't verify it does indeed do as I intend. On my Canon M5, I can not set the rear dial to control shutter speed when in Tv mode -- it will always want the rear dial to be the generic function dial. Only in M mode can I set up which of two dials controls aperture, and which shutter speed. If the current firmware on higher end Canon cameras allows the rear dial to control shutter speed even in Tv mode, I'll happily take back my complaint! (And I wish the Fuji cameras with PASM would learn that trick too).
@@TimvanderLeeuw I’ve owned a lot of Canons over the years, and I’ve never seen one at any price point that didn’t allow you to customize the control dials. Read the M5 manual, I’m sure it’s in there.
Hi mate...You must be the most honest and balanced reviewer around here.Thanks a lot. Every camera system have some +ve and -ve aspects, if reviewer tells them without any bias, the viewers can pick a system which suits them.
What I’m missing is a flip out screen like the Fuji X-T3, GFX 50 S has it: also flipping in portrait mode. I do no vlogging and I am with you, those full articulating screens feel like breaking at any time.
I have done small comparison on my Z6 with Nikon 85 F1.8 s (Z Mount) and Sigma 105mm F1.4 with F to Z adapter and I found that images were very identical. Bokeh were very similar.
As I mainly want to use my camera for RU-vid-videos, I would go with the Canon R6, especially since I already own and love my Canon M50. I just can't live without my flippy-screen 😁
I have a Z7 and mostly just do landscape stuff. If I were to buy the new ii versions I would probably go the 6ii. I don't really need fast autofocus in the Z7 so the improvements for me in the ii version are not important to me. Would love the 6ii for a bit of video and low light stuff.
Does the Z6 do better in low light compared to the Z7? Also wouldn't it make more sense financially to buy the Z7ii so that you can do it all in one body?
Nikon is still the fastest when it comes switching from video to photo and vice versa I use Sony and there is a slight lag whenever I switch from Photo to Video Great video as always Taylor! By the way, what happened with your Mercedes truck?
I was told the Fuji XT 4 has separate settings for video and photos active so you can press the record button or the shutter button without shifting between some sort of photography mode or video mode.
And the winner is Nikon Z6ii! Thanks for reviewing and discover the same things as I did. 😂 The Z system is great to work with and this incredible Z mount makes it technically better in reaching higher quality photos with smaller lenses. I think Nikon understands why we like mirrorless. Because it’s light and small. And yes I also agree on the more analog photos you get with Nikon. It’s more real life. Love it!
Great review! I enjoy the fact that you're not focusing strictly on specs and that you're going into more details about the parts you can't quantify as easily. I never hear anybody else talk about how one quirk or another about specific lines of lenses can become an artistic element in the image, but it would figure. The best example I can think of in my own experience was the Pentax 28mm f/3.5 screw mount lens that had a slightly raised front element and unique flare that just killed it in the winter sun!
@@TaylorJacksonPhoto Between your discussion about clinically perfect lenses versus interesting and Tony Northrup going over the still-present reasons lots of people still use DSLR's, I'm mightily impressed by photography videos the past couple days. Customizable lenses would be cool but at the same time, I can already see myself carrying a pile of smudged glass elements and metal casings to my awesome local camera repair shop way too frequently asking them to put the lens back together! Plus, imagine the dust. 😵
also if you take the z 6 ii the c1,c2 & c3 custom modes ARE available for video preferences, enabling different frame rates, etc, and for you to retain and switch settings quickly, ALSO ISO, WB and colour profile, ie b&w, sepia, etc. are saved to these settings making this a much quicker switch for both workflows.
Simple and straight... but without even knowing your background (gear related) and your final decision, it was evident that your decision was already made since the beginning, probably even before you tested the cameras. Sometimes the connection to a brand is more valuable and speaks louder than the actual tech, and at the end we always find motifs to choose the brand we want... even if is worse than the competition.
Let's be real here, Canon R6 has only advantage here which the autofocus. Image quality is of course superior on Nikon and rest are about the same while being cheaper.
I love the Nikon Z’s . I have the Z6 and will be getting the Z7II . However , the R6 looks great as well . As photographers we are spoiled for choice . Great little review .
RF 35/1.8 IS Macro and RF 85/2.0 IS Macro. Small. Great price and exceptional image quality. Add to that IS and 1:2 Macro capability. The 35 is infact my favorite RF lens despite owning much much more expensive RF glass.
Just the video I needed. Hopefully have my z6 ii arriving next week. After years of using my D750 it'a a perfect time to upgrade as I'm doing more video work now days. And watching this glad I've made the choice I have especially as I all ready have nikon lenses.
It’s great when an actual photographer talks about cameras and lenses. The problem with coming to RU-vid for camera reviews is that working photographers making money off of photography are doing that: shooting their jobs, sitting on lightroom, delivering images. They’re generally not reviewing cameras in video format on RU-vid. You know who is? Videographers who make a living making videos for RU-vid and don’t shoot like a real working photographer. Your final comment drives this home: “I like this camera for videos like this but I like this camera for my job.” When 85% of full-frame mirrorless reviews seem more interested in these instruments’ videography features, I appreciate your perspective.
For the R6, definitely try out the Middle AF setting in the Initial Servo AF pt Menu Section - "Af pt set for.... With the little box inside the solid box". You will have the single point AF box that you can quickly move around with the joystick like normal single point AF. Then if the box is over a face it will convert to Eye Detect AF. This makes it easy to pick the exact face you want to track - for example during a processional. You'll never capture the wrong face or wait for the camera to kinda figure out what you want. Also no need to try and hack it by reframing your shot. You have total control over single point and eye AF by moving the box over what you want in focus.
It sounds like you had it set to Auto Initial Servo AF point selection. I did that for our entire wedding season this year until I saw another photog "Thirdeyesamuel" on RU-vid using the setting I suggested. He's a hybrid shooter as well. It's a night and day difference for AF and genius for wedding photography.
Christmas week my d750 got splashed by wave at the beach. I have mailed it off for repair. Fortunately, I bought an extended warranty that covers everything like that. They did repair if they can and will either give me a new d750 or the amount I paid for it if they can't repair it. I'm a hobbyist but I'm getting into portrait work. I mostly shoot landscape and nightscape. I have a Tamron 24-70 G2 and a sigma sport 70-200. The auto focus and the fully articulating screen on the R6 really interests me. My first Cabrera was a T6s which I still have. I love the screen on it over the d750. Let's say I get $1400 for my camera. I still have to come off with the difference for a new body regardless of which I go with. If I switch back to Canon I will have to sell both of my lenses just to buy one Canon lens. I'll be out more money for another lens. I could A), get a new d750 and put money towards another lens I've been wanting, B) use the $1400 towards an upgrade to the z6 II rather than losing money later when selling the d750 they'll send me and I upgrade, or C) use the $1400 to switch to Canon to the R6 and spend even more money. A camera is just a tool and I'm not loyal to any brand at the moment. It's hard to find a z6 II body only right now. I can get one with the kit lens but I don't need it.
definitly one of the best videos i have watched. As i have a Z6 right now and was thinking about upgrading i wasnt sure if i should go over to canon for the R6 or switch to the Z6ii. Its pretty clear to me now that the z6ii will be my choice as i dont create contant or do much of video at all. Also i m not on the greatest budget and i already have lenses for the Z system. Thanks for this very helpful insight. Appreciate it!
For me, Nikon clearly wins. Price, weight, image quality, ergonomics, lenses. I feel like the Canon R6 with its better autofocus would attract more wildlife or sport photographers, and also vloggers with their flip out screen. Since Nikon targets mostly photographers, I understand their choice of a tilting screen instead of a flip out screen, but I think they found a useful compromise by doing what they did on the Z50 with the flip under screen.
As a sports photographer I don't see anyone switching to mirrorless for sports and action photographer. Maybe there's a Sony newbie here or there, but the rest of us are sticking with our proven AF systems and satisfying mirror action with each shot. When my Nikon D3S goes to heaven I'll replace it with a D4; the D500 will be good for many years to come.
I have my R5 set to eye detect, and custom set the SET button to pull the focus to the centre of frame - perfect for when it grabs a face you don’t want the focus on
it is... but for 2500e you can buy nikon z 14-30f4, z 50 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 or 105mm 2.8.....so 3 lenses with much more range(14-85,or 14-105), and betrer for portrait, better low light... dont get me wrong, rf 28-70 is fantastic, for allrounder, and whrn you want to have only one lens... but its crippled because of 28 and not 24, and little short with 70...and so biiiiiigg
Still happily saving for the R6 but enjoyed this video. I like that you don't get too dramatic over these comparisons. These days you are choosing between excellent cameras.
Just ordered my Z6 II. What’s interesting is how many people bang on about how the glass is much more important and that’s where you should spend the money but fail to highlight the amazingness and consistency of the Nikon Z lenses they are releasing. And also how well priced the pro lenses are.
Yes agreed - they are all up there on DXO marks - plus they are relatively small and lightweight plus reasonably priced. F1.8 is the sweet spot for me on prime lenses.
For anyone looking for an incredible character lens for Nikon 58mm 1.4G ! The Bokeh is unreal, even when stepped down, it creates the most amazing 3D feel i know for Nikon. It's not clinical, but wonderfully pleasing. My absolute favorite lens by far.
