Nikon Z6ii Review Revisited: After 2 years and 183k photos, would I still buy it today?

Here is my Nikon Z6ii review revisited after 2 years of shooting weddings with it, and 183k images. The question is: would I still buy this camera today?

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[Fujifilm]

Z6ii is my first full frame camera, I bought it because I know it is economical. I took 70K photos for my street photography during 13 months. Z6ii is still very good for me.

[DominicBrenton]

As a wedding photographer from across the pond, you're absolutely right that low light performance is much more important than a high megapixel count. In general, I'd say that couples don't care what brand you shoot, but one thing they do mind is distracting camera clicks. Do you turn off manual shutter in favour of silent electronic during ceremonies?

[DogPileTV]

Z8 has a Vertical tilt I think they will bring it to z6iii. The Zf has the same sensor as the z6ii but the processor from z8 and z9. Its an insane camera when it comes to lowlight auto focus and ibis. It is a pain to hold and the lack of buttons will make you miss the z6ii. Shooting at 1.2 with the newer autofocus is amazing on Z8 but it is not good with high iso and I think the Z6ii just makes better looking photos straight out of camera. Z8 has new firmware that should fix it. JPGs out of the zF even better than z6ii due to new color profile. I got the zf for youtube and kids photos the flippy screen saves my knees when shooting 2 year olds running around.

[mrdarryljones]

I came from the D750 to the Z6ii as well. My new Zf blows them both out of the water especially with autofocus! Hopefully the Z6iii will have the same form factor as the Z6ii but with the Zf processing engine and maybe shutterless!👍🏾

[fleemwings]

I got a Z6 II recently because I was waiting to see what the Z6 III can offer. Although the Z6 III looks good, the price difference is too great for me to take the leap as I do not need the improvements in the new camera - maybe I will get that camera late, when the price drops to my budget level! As of now, I am enjoying Z6 II photography.

Your issues with the screen is fixed on the Z6 III. Thanks for this long term review of the Z6 II, Luke.

[nvenugopalan]

I have a Z 6ii. I am quite satisfied with it. I agree with what you have said earlier and now. A good, honest review. Keep it up.

[denisensmory]

To change the setting display switch button, go to your setup menu, then select limit monitor mode, and only check the automatic display switch option. I was annoyed with that button too, but I found it after checking all the menus, haha!

[GrffD]

I really enjoy your approach and the way you explain your preferences. I have a Z6ii. It was my first mirrorless body. It took quite a while for me to work out what I liked and didn’t like about it. I shoot mostly wildlife and so I bought a Z9 the moment it was released. I often decide to use the Z6ii for outings where I am not shooting wildlife because I take the view that a second camera which is significantly different but can use the same lenses, is very useful. I love the Z6ii even more now because I can ignore all the limitations of the Z6ii. I use it to take advantage of the things it really does do well. I have tried a Z8 and I liked it. The Z8 would not be my first choice as a second camera. I like the tiny form factor of the Z6ii. If they release a Z6iii, I hope it remains a small camera. Wildlife is a different story. Having a compact camera body is not an advantage for that.

[jjfecik]

You are the MAN!! ⚡ Thanks for sharing dude & love that you make such a great case for a camera that isn't the newest flashy option but just gets the job done well! So cool to know you shoot video on it too because your Youtube quality is amazing!!

[Brownwhale]

I was so close to pulling the trigger on thr Zf but, like you, the 50 1.2 is my most used lens so in the end i got the Z8 and it is astonishing how good it is. Compared to the Z6ii the AF feels like cheating!

[almostinfamous]

You can limit the options in the viewfinder display through custom settings so it doesn't turnoff the viewfinder or lcd as the csse may be.

[александрфотограф-зл]

It would be nice to watch a video of how you focus in low light with screen recording!

[legionniy]

I own D3s, D800E & Z6ii ... overall I prefer image coming from D800E.. only advantage of Z6ii is light weight... looking forward to buy D850 when the price drop.

[ljcbvideo]

Nice review and informative! Forget the retro stuff: many of us had no choice in the past during the film era but to have "retro" caneras...

[bananaman-zdlq]

Something I don't like about the viewfinder is that the shadows seem lighter than on the rear screen

[krazyk]

Z6iii with the ZF auto focus…
Would be all anyone would ever need…The technology and responsiveness of the ZF in a comfortable form factor…👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

I had the z6ii but the zf (or the z8) is a huge upgrade. Probably the z6iii will also be.

[Thumbir]

Hi Luke, I am fairly new to your channel and I love your videos. I am also a big fan of your photography style. I am just curious about some photos that are taken with higher ISO and extremely fast shutter speed for instance ISO 500 f1.2 1/2500. Is there any particular reason for this? I thought keeping the ISO lower by using a much slower shutter speed would be better. Maybe ISO 100 and 1/250 shutter speed?

[claudebeliveau]

Hello. what is your autofocus setting during wedding?

[a.j.christensen]

Do you use your lenses from your 750 with it or did you buy all new lenses?