Finds Z7II autofocus really bad next to their a7C and a6700, with no log video, though colours are good.
“I feel the autofocus compared to my a7c and a6700 is really bad also on the z7ii.”
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Finds Z7II autofocus really bad next to their a7C and a6700, with no log video, though colours are good.
“I feel the autofocus compared to my a7c and a6700 is really bad also on the z7ii.”
Loves their Z7II but it's too big to travel with for fun.
“I have a big fancy Nikon Z7ii which I love, but its BIG.”
Finds the Nikon Z7II as good as a GFX 50S II but far smaller.
“I also have a Nikon Z7 II and quite frankly, that one produces very similar pictures to the 50S II but is far smaller”
Gets fantastic events and nightlife results from the Z7II with a Sigma 20mm f/1.4.
“I get some fantastic results with my Z7ii paired with a Sigma 20mm 1.4.”
Uses subject tracking on the Z7II and it sticks to the subject.
“My main way of using my Z7ii is subject-tracking.”
Travels with the Z7II and compact 24-50 and finds it a great, compact setup.
“Nikon Z7ii with 24-50mm compact zoom. Great compact setup that takes amazing photos.”
Never uses their Z7II as everyday carry because Z lenses are too big.
“I have a Z7ii which I never use as an everyday carry. The Z lenses are just far too big.”
Took the Z7II and 24-120 to Spain and Switzerland and never missed their Z9.
“Z7II, 24-120mm; just did Spain and Switzerland and never missed my Z9 or any of the lenses.”
Uses the Z7II with a pancake lens as everyday carry.
“Z7ii and the pancake. It replaced my 35/1.8S for EDC because size and weight.”
Uses the Z7II with the 28mm f/2.8 as a near-compact that keeps Z7II quality.
“It's a little bigger than the GR cameras”
After a firmware update and setup tweaks, the Z7II's autofocus has been near perfect and it's their primary camera.
“the Z7ii autofocus has been near perfect for me.”
Sold their Z7II a week after buying it and bought another Z6II.
“Z7II I sold it a week later and bought another z6II.”
Owns a Z7II but uses their D850 far more.
“I absolutely love that camera and use it more than my z7II...way more...”
Found the Z7II's last-generation AF fine for static subjects but not a reliable backup.
“The z7ii AF is last gen, fine for statics but not a reliable B for me”
Uses a Z7II as their studio camera and notices its small size a lot.
“The z7II is my studio camera (replacing a d3x) and I notice the small size a lot.”
Found the Z7II a fantastic camera but got eye strain from its EVF and returned it.
“it was a fantastic camera but I found I get eye strain quickly when looking through the EVF.”
After six years of travel in heat, cold, rain and snow, their Z7II body still looks barely used.
“I’ve used and taken my Z7ii on multiple trips across half the US, Iceland, Mexico, etc in hot, cold, wet, rainy, snowy weather and all of the above over the course of 6 years”
Moved from DSLRs to the Z7II with no regrets; it is easier to take a better photo now.
“now mirrorless (Z7 mark ll). No regrets. It is a bit easier to take a better photo now.”
Bought the Z7II new five years ago, has enjoyed it, and it still works like new; the Z 50mm f/1.8 S lived up to its reputation.
“I bought my Z7II new five years ago and have enjoyed using it, and it works just like it did when new. I'd say”
Bought a refurbished Z7II a few months ago and loves it as a backup camera.
“I went with a Z7ii for a cheaper camera getting it refurbished from Nikon for around $1400 and I love it as a backup. Congrats on your new camera, you’ll”
Loves the Z7II as a backup camera despite its slower AF.
“I love my Z7ii also! Same thing with the AF on that but it’s a great backup camera. The the ZR and A7V are great”
Moved from a D850 to the Z7II and was disappointed: it felt very slow even in simple situations and missed studio shots. Moved on to the Z8.
“I went from the D850 to the Z7 II, and I was pretty disappointed. Plenty of people like the Z& II, and it is a good camera, but I found to be very slow even in simple shooting scenarios. I”
Has owned the D800E, D850 and Z7II and finds them all fantastic; between the Z7II and D850 their favourite changes day to day.
“I've owned the D800e, D850, and Z7ii. They are all fantastic cameras, and it's definitely worth spending some real time with the Z7ii. Between the Z7ii and D850, it'd depend”
Uses the Z7II and found a rented Z6III much faster, but says the Z7II is no slouch and worth it at a good price.
“I have used Z7ii and rented the Z6iii. I felt Z6iii was much faster and better overall. That being said Z7ii is no slouch. But refresh might be in the”
Liked the Z7II and accepted its slower AF, but after using a Z9 found its limited button customisation and older menus frustrating.
“I liked my Z7ii and was ok with the slower AF, but after having the Z9 any time I needed to make a change”
Moved from a D810 to the Z7II and found it great, especially for video, and more compact. Later moved to a Z8 for birds.
“Went from D810 to z7ii and it’s definitely great especially with video. I started doing more of a variety of content and it was a great step up in a lot of small ways aside”
Chose the Z7II over the Z6III and Z5II and is very happy: the 45 MP helps a lot for landscapes, macro and cropping. Doesn't shoot video or much fast action.
“I went with the Z7II over the Z6III and the Z5II. I am absolutely happy with my choice. The 45 MP really does help with landscapes”
Loves the Z7II's image quality, their favourite ever, but its AF misses a lot in run-and-gun family shots compared with a Canon R6 Mark II; great for landscapes and portraits.
“the z7ii has my fave image quality of all time and i love it, and focuses really well often enough, but if your’e expecting 100% its not it is all.”