Nikon Z 6 II Review
A little over two years ago, Nikon jumped out of the gate with its first Z mirrorless cameras, launching the 24MP Z 6 and 45MP Z 7 side by side. They were well received, delivering strong, albeit not class-leading, performance. Nikon is refreshing the line for 2021, with the Z 6 II ($1,999.95, body only), which we're reviewing here, and the Z 7 II ($2,999.95) leading the way. They offer similar upgrades, including a second memory card slot, snappier overall response, and more capable vertical shooting grips as an add-on option. The upgrades are welcome for event photographers, as well as Nikon SLR owners looking to make the mirrorless jump, but don't offer quite as much to customers without a closet full of Nikkor lenses. The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 or Sony a7 III both bring a bit more for the same price, and remain our Editors' Choice award winners.Body and Handling The Z 6 II looks and feels a lot like its predecessor—there are some changes inside to accommodate an extra memory ca...
The mirrorless Nikon Z 6 II offers small yet tangible updates to its predecessor, but it doesn't match the improvements in autofocus we've seen from competing systems.
24MP full-frame image sensor; 5-axis in-body stabilization; Phase detection autofocus; Up to 14fps continuous drive; Dual memory card slots; Strong 4K video toolkit
Raw video requires paid firmware upgrade; Limited third-party lens support; Full-frame 4K limited to 30fps