Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it.
As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc. If you have been shooting Sony the sheer bulk of the Z8 might be off putting.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Regarding the Z6III EVF you mentioned, during shooting I’m having a hard time seeing any resolution difference between it and the Z8. When reviewing images on playback and zooming in I think I notice a bit more detail through the Z6III EVF, but it would not be a factor for me in choosing one of these models.
EDIT: thinking on all this again, I have to say I would consider myself adding a Z7II as a 2nd body to back up a Z8 on my landscape shoots, due to the price/value and size/weight, and it would probably also become my travel walkaround body where the AF is just fine.
Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it.
As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc. If you have been shooting Sony the sheer bulk of the Z8 might be off putting.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Regarding the Z6III EVF you mentioned, during shooting I’m having a hard time seeing any resolution difference between it and the Z8. When reviewing images on playback and zooming in I think I notice a bit more detail through the Z6III EVF, but it would not be a factor for me in choosing one of these models.
Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it.
As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Regarding the Z6III EVF you mentioned, during shooting I’m having a hard time seeing any resolution difference between it and the Z8. When reviewing images on playback and zooming in I think I notice a bit more detail through the Z6III EVF, but it would not be a factor for me in choosing one of these models.
Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it. As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Regarding the Z6III EVF you mentioned, during shooting I’m having a hard time seeing any resolution difference between it and the Z8. When reviewing images on playback and zooming in I think I notice a bit more detail through the Z6III EVF, but it would not be a factor for me in choosing one of these models.
Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it. As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Regarding the Z6III EVF you mentioned, during shooting I’m having a hard time seeing any resolution difference between it and the Z8. When reviewing images on playback and zooming in I think I notice a bit more detail through the Z6III EVF, but it would not be a factor for me in choosing one of these models.
Re: Anyone still shooting the Z7ii? Would you buy one today?
60HzShuffle wrote:
I'm thinking about picking one up as today appears to be the last day of the holiday sale. I don't shoot video (or wildlife currently) and I want a mechanical shutter. I shot a friend's Z8 and the electronic shutter felt weird to me, but I did not spend a lot of time with it either (and it is a bigger camera). Would love the new EVF of the Z6iii but think I would prefer more megapixels and saw references to DR compromises.
Curious as to what the thoughts are on the current line up.
At the current sale price or mint used I find the Z7II to be the best value for a landscape camera with its beautiful image quality and light/small form factor. I really enjoyed mine when I owned it. As I re-researched Nikon body options recently I chose not to get another Z7II because the processor and AF is notably outclassed by the next gen Nikons that came after (going on 8 years old hardware). Even though I mostly shoot landscape I still want top notch AF for the times I am documenting the lives of my little nieces and nephews running around or photographing animal and bird activity. I ended up purchasing the Z8 and Z6III to test and see if either/both are keepers for me.
What camera have you been shooting? That might make a difference in your preference. If you were a Nikon DLSR shooter, the Z8 feels a lot like the legendary D850 in hand and with much the same controls seen in Nikon’s top DLSRs such as lighting for the buttons, 10-pin remote terminal, AF selector button and left side control cluster, etc.
I agree that Z8 electronic shutter is weird at first coming from traditional shutter cameras, but I think most do adapt to it.
I found the Z7II small enough that it was somewhat uncomfortable to have no place to put my pinky, so I pretty much always used mine with a Smallrig plate on the bottom that extends under the grip, something to consider.
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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