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Nikon Z7 II Mirrorless

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Nikon Z 7II is the company's 2nd-gen flagship mirrorless camera. Launched together with the Z 6II, the Z 7II also features dual EXPEED 6 image processors for improved autofocus and video performance.

The calling-card of the Z 7II is the 45.7MP backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor with a native ISO of 64. It delivers intense detail and clarity and offers photographers the freedom to shoot at wide apertures in bright light or in-studio with minimal noise.

Thanks to the dual processors and 4x the buffer size of the original Z7, the Z 7II is able to deliver a burst rate of up to 10 fps with autofocus (AF) & auto exposure (AE) tracking in 12-bit compressed RAW (requires CFexpress card).

The Z 6II and Z 7II are also the first Nikon cameras to support Eye-Detection AF and Animal-Detection AF with video recording, enabling continuous focus on the eyes of humans, dogs, and cats.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 86%

Pros

64 base ISO
5 stops of IBIS
Good 10.0 fps burst rate
High 46 MP resolution
Weather-sealed
Supports CFExpress card
Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth

Cons

Viewfinder with low 0.8x magnification

What external reviewers found

External score 78%

Pros

Excellent image quality
Good battery life
Excellent autofocus performance

Cons

Lacklustre image quality
No LCD display
Not as fast as its predecessor
Only one card slot
Battery life could be better

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External Reviews

dpreview^[1]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from dpreview have found:

Nikon Z7 II is not a cutting edge camera and it doesn't have many exciting new features to dazzle with. It's hugely competent, very usable and noticeably less expensive than its peers. The Sony a7R IV is a very credible competitor, offering a boost in resolution for an increased price tag. The Nikon offers a better video shooting experience and arguably better ergonomics.

Pros

Excellent image quality
Improved autofocus
More detailed viewfinder
Improved battery life

Cons

Battery life could be better
Lacklustre image quality

pcmag^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

The Nikon Z 7 II makes no attempts to rock the boat in terms of design. The body and controls are unchanged, as is the imaging engine and sensor. Despite using a sensor that's now a few years old, image quality remains up there with the best of its high-resolution competitors. Its autofocus isn't quite as futuristic as rivals, but it undercuts them on price.

Pros

High-resolution, full-frame image
Excellent autofocus performance
Solid build quality
Good battery life

Cons

Not as fast as its predecessor
No memory card slot

t3^[3]

Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from t3 have found:

The Z 7II is a great camera, but it's not a straightforward answer when it comes to whether or not you should buy one. Nikon has gone for a mixed-media approach, so you have one XQD / CFEXpress card slot, and another, which houses the much smaller SD (UHS-II compatible) cards. SD cards are much cheaper and easier to find, while plenty of photographers are likely to already have a stash in their possession.

Pros

Excellent low-light image quality
Excellent autofocus
Good range of lenses and accessories

Cons

Only a single card slot
Only one card slot

techradar^[4]

Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The Nikon Z7 II has the same 45.7MP full-frame sensor as the Z7. Sensor-shift provides image stabilization up to 5EV, too. Nikon claims this improves processing power by up to 3.3 times. Continuous high-speed shooting is one drive mode that benefits from the additional processing power.

Pros

Excellent image quality
Five-axis stabilization
Good battery life

Cons

No LCD display

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References

^ Nikon Z7 II review. [dpreview].
^ Nikon Z 7 II Review. [pcmag].
^ Nikon Z 7II review. [t3].
^ Nikon Z7 II review. [techradar].

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