Nikon Introduces Z 6II And Z 7II

Nikon right this moment has introduced the second technology of its debut full-frame mirrorless fashions, the Nikon Z 6II and Nikon Z 7II. The brand new cameras retain comparable market positioning and emphasis as their predecessors, however characteristic a number of enhancements to the unique Z 6 and Z 7 fashions launched in 2018.

Nikon Z 7II

The Z 7II is the high-resolution possibility, and it retains the 45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor within the Z 7 however doubles the processing energy with twin EXPEED 6 processors. The Z 6II is comparable on this regard; it’s the identical 24.5-megapixel BSI sensor within the authentic Z 6, now with twin processors. Positioned because the “versatile” mannequin, the Z 6II is decrease in decision, however has some benefits by way of velocity and video. The Z 6II can shoot at as much as 14 fps, whereas the Z 7II maxes out at 10 fps—nonetheless ample for topics like wildlife and sports activities, however not as fast because the Z 6II. Each cameras additionally characteristic an enormous enchancment in buffering for steady capturing, every with over 3x the buffer capability of the earlier technology.

Like the primary technology fashions, the Z 6II (pictured) and Z 7II are just about an identical by way of exterior look with solely the nameplate to differentiate them.

One other improve to each cameras is the addition of twin reminiscence card slots, one CFexpress Kind B/XQD and one SD UHS-II slot, addressing probably the most frequent complaints concerning the first-generation fashions which have solely a single XQD slot.

The Nikon Z 6II (pictured) and Z 7II now have twin card slots: one for CFexpress Ttype B/XQD and one for SD.

Video capabilities have additionally been upgraded within the Z 6II and Z 7II. See the press launch under for the specifics on every.

With the introduction of the Z 6II and Z 7II, the Nikon Z system now has 5 full-frame cameras and 1 APS-sensor digicam and 16 lenses designed for the system, which Nikon states will develop to 24 lenses in 2021.

Present digicam and lens lineup of the Nikon Z system.

The Z 6II will likely be obtainable in November with a listing worth of $1,999 for the physique solely, and $2,499 in a equipment that features the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4. The Z 7II will comply with in December with a listing worth of $2,999 for the physique solely or $3,599 for the equipment with the 24-70mm f/4.

For the entire particulars, see the press launch under.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER OF Z IS HERE: NIKON DELIVERS MORE OF EVERYTHING

WITH THE NEW Z 7II AND Z 6II FULL-FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS

The Excessive-Decision, Excessive Efficiency Z 7II and the Versatile, Multimedia Powerhouse Z 6II Provide Extra Innovation, Energy, Pace and Precision to Step right into a New Period of Inventive Freedom

MELVILLE, NY (October 14, 2020) – As we speak, Nikon Inc. unveiled the subsequent chapter of the Z collection with the arrival of two new full-frame mirrorless cameras that considerably enhance upon the earlier technology by including extra energy, extra options and extra of what customers need. The ultra-high-resolution Z 7II is for these with an eye fixed for impeccable particulars, providing professionals and superior photographers a strong software to seize immense decision in each shot. For dynamic creators who want a tool as versatile as they’re, the Z 6II balances highly effective efficiency and an expert-level multimedia characteristic set to convey any inventive imaginative and prescient to life. Collectively, the Z 7II and Z 6II, together with new equipment, develop the Z collection right into a extra strong mirrorless platform, incorporating many efficiency and design upgrades whereas sustaining the preferred options of their award-winning predecessors.

“As we evolve the Nikon Z collection into the long run, we proceed to strengthen the platform, protecting the wants of our clients on the middle of each new innovation and added characteristic,” mentioned Jay Vannatter, Government Vice President, Nikon Inc. “These are the cameras that many have been ready for from Nikon. The brand new Z 7II and Z 6II reveal our dedication to listening to buyer suggestions, whereas additionally establishing the brand new commonplace for efficiency, high quality and flexibility for each kind of creator, photographer or filmmaker.”

The Nikon Z Mount – The Most Mild Means the Finest Photographs

The Nikon Z mount is bigger than another full-frame mount, letting in considerably extra mild for the absolute best picture high quality. The broader mount additionally permits for radical new ideas in optical design, giving lens designers the flexibleness to create NIKKOR Z lenses with extra edge-to-edge sharpness than ever thought attainable. These new cameras develop the probabilities of the superior Z mount with efficiency upgrades designed to enhance the standard, workflow and capturing expertise for Nikon Z collection customers.

New Options and Upgrades: Buyer-Targeted Innovation Drives Creativity

Twin EXPEED 6 Processors for Twice the Energy: On the coronary heart of the brand new Z 7II and Z 6II is the implementation of two EXPEED 6 picture processors, turbocharging efficiency to enhance processing velocity and growing burst functionality for stills — all whereas growing energy effectivity.

Constructed for Confidence, Constructed for Creators: The cameras retain strong climate sealing, user-focused ergonomics and an intuitive interface– distinctions that Nikon customers have come to depend on. The brand new fashions additionally provide enhancements resembling twin reminiscence card slots, with one CFexpress (kind B)/XQD slot and one SD card slot (UHS-II), for optimum versatility and peace of thoughts. Customers may also profit from extra energy and comfy vertical capturing with the addition of the optionally available new MB-N11 battery pack with vertical grip.

Enhanced Focus System: With an up to date, feature-rich autofocus system, the Z 7II and Z 6II shortly purchase focus and observe topics all through the body. For extra exact autofocusing, Eye and Face-Detection AF is now obtainable within the Large-Space AF (L) mode, which works to keep away from specializing in distracting parts by isolating chosen parts of a picture. Moreover, each fashions have an improved low-light AF detection vary that’s able to buying topics in difficult lighting.
Superior Video Capabilities: Increasing the boundaries of 4K UHD video, the Z 7II and Z 6II improve video output with an elevated body price of 4K (UHD) 60p, plus Eye-Detection AF mode when recording video. Whereas at present obtainable within the Z 7II, the 4K 60p possibility is deliberate to be obtainable in a free firmware improve for the Z 6II in February 2021. On account of professional person suggestions, the fashions additionally enable customers to reverse the main focus ring orientation on the fly, benefitting those that are used to handbook focusing utilizing conventional cine lenses on set. For added flexibility in post-production, 10-bit N-Log and HDR (HLG)¹ output provides extra element, dynamic vary and distinction in captured footage, whereas the optionally available 12-bit ProRes RAW improve² delivers higher inventive management for professionals and superior videographers.

Nikon Z 7II: Absolute Immersive Masterpiece

The Z 7II guarantees high-resolution stills and video for discerning customers who want final efficiency to realize distinctive picture high quality in each shot. A robust improve to the Nikon Z 7, the Z 7II is the perfect digicam for capturing extremely detailed portraits, landscapes, weddings, occasions, and business images when there is no such thing as a compromise on picture high quality.

The Z 7II includes a 45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor to assist seize intense element, ultra-shallow depth of discipline and readability that overwhelms. The exceptionally clear native ISO vary from ISO 64 to 25,600 provides the purposeful freedom to shoot at broad apertures in vivid mild or in-studio with minimal noise.
With as much as 10 fps most capturing velocity at full decision in Steady H (prolonged)³, the Z 7II can deal with quick burst charges with greater than triple (3.3x)⁴the buffer capability of the Z 7 (in 12-bit lossless compressed RAW).
The Z 7II’s 493 on-sensor phase-detect autofocus factors cowl 90 % of the body, shortly and precisely buying topics, even at its far edges. The Z 7II is able to buying focus in half the sunshine (as little as -3 EV⁵), making it the dependable software for low-light scenes resembling weddings and indoor occasions.

Nikon Z 6II: True Multimedia Powerhouse

The Z 6II is probably the most versatile Z collection digicam but, balancing velocity, energy, low-light means, and superior video options for dynamic creators who want pro-level efficiency and reliability.

Constructing on the huge pro-caliber video capabilities of the Z 6, the Z 6II is able to recording 4K UHD video high quality with full pixel readout, demonstrating the benefits of mirrorless expertise. The digicam is able to a wide range of body charges, together with 4K UHD 60p⁶with full pixel readout, which is deliberate to be obtainable in February 2021 through a firmware replace. It’s also able to 4K 30p, in addition to Full HD 120p for gradual movement.
- Constructed with videographers in thoughts, the Z 6II’s AF velocity and monitoring sensitivity is adjustable to satisfy inventive wants, whereas the main focus ring can also be reversible. Helpful indicators for focus peaking, zebra stripes and timecodes assist seize the absolute best footage in-camera and simplify workflow.
- For each fashions, 10-bit output to an exterior recorder with N-Log is feasible in addition to the seize of latest HDR (HLG) video and output in 12-bit ProRes RAW with the optionally available improve. For improve clients, extra help may also be included for Blackmagic RAW when utilizing the Blackmagic Design Video Help 12G HDR recorder. This improve may also be offered for present clients who’ve already bought a ProRes RAW improve for the Nikon Z 6 or Z 7⁷.
- The Z 6II and Z 7II are the primary Nikon cameras to help Eye-Detection AF and Animal-Detection AF with video recording, enabling steady deal with the eyes of people, canine, and cats.
The Z 6II includes a 24.5-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor for crisp stills and video seize with spectacular element, ultra-shallow depth of discipline and spectacular low mild efficiency. To confidently shoot in difficult mild, the digicam has a formidable ISO vary from ISO 100–51,200, expandable as much as ISO 204,800 equal.
Due to the addition of twin EXPEED 6 Processors, the Z 6II boasts a quick 14 fps³ steady capturing velocity, offering fast efficiency for capturing motion, with greater than 5x the buffer capability of the Z 6⁴.
The Z 6II’s enhanced AF system options 273 on-sensor phase-detect autofocus factors for straightforward topic acquisition and monitoring all through the body, together with on the edges. Able to focusing in half the sunshine (all the way down to -4.5 EV⁵), the Z 6II simply acquires focus in excessive low mild eventualities, making it a super possibility for capturing nightscapes and occasions.

The Nikon Expertise: Reliability & Workflow

Each the Z 7II and Z 6II undertake the Z collection’ sturdy Magnesium Alloy construct and in depth weather-sealed design for all-around safety in rugged environments. Each fashions deal with improved workflow with intuitive options and controls that improve the inventive course of.

The Z 6II and Z 7II allow handy iMenu entry for autofocus modes resembling the brand new Large-Space AF (L) mode for individuals or animals, with built-in Eye and Face-Detect autofocus, permitting customers to shortly change between controls whereas capturing.
USB energy supply will be enabled whereas the cameras are in use, drawing energy from the USB supply first, to protect digicam battery⁸ or charging whereas the digicam is turned off (when utilizing the EN-EL15b or EN-EL15c battery).
The Z 6II and Z 7II additionally embrace in-camera publicity selections for as much as 900 seconds for capturing tremendous slow-shutter nighttime cityscapes and astrophotography.
Each the Z 6II and Z 7II are suitable with the Nikon Webcam Utility software program beta, making certain seamless webcam performance for all events. When utilizing this operate with a USB-C cable, energy will be equipped to the digicam to energy it whereas utilizing it as a webcam, making turnkey webcam performance as simple as plugging in a USB-C cable.
Along with its seamless file switch and distant digicam management, the Nikon SnapBridge app can be utilized to streamline the firmware replace course of by wirelessly sending the newest firmware file on to the Z 7II or Z 6II for updating, no card reader or laptop obligatory.
Parts of the data show will be hidden with still-image capturing and video recording, permitting an unobstructed view of the scene.
In-camera vibration discount (VR) supplies camera-shake compensation equal to 5-stops⁹.

A Quickly Increasing Ecosystem

Nikon is dedicated to increasing the NIKKOR Z lens lineup to enrich the distinctive energy of those newest mirrorless cameras, with 16 NIKKOR Z lenses at present obtainable, together with the not too long ago introduced NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and 14-24mm f/2.8 S. The lineup will develop to incorporate a complete of 24 revolutionary optics by the tip of 2021, offering Z collection customers with the instruments to realize the best degree of optical excellence.

The ecosystem can also be increasing with extra equipment, together with the addition of the brand new MB-N11 Energy Battery Pack with vertical grip for the Z 6II and Z 7II. This new grip options handy exterior controls for added handbook operation and customization, together with extra snug portrait orientation capturing. Whereas battery life is prolonged as much as 1.9x¹⁰ (CIPA commonplace), the battery grip additionally features a hot-swappable chamber, granting customers the flexibility to take away or change one battery whereas capturing for uninterrupted energy – a real profit for content material creation. The vertical grip additionally provides a secondary USB-C port for standalone charging and simultaneous communication with different units.

Moreover, Nikon has introduced new wi-fi transceivers for distant triggering and radio-controlled lighting, the WR-R11a and WR-R11b. The brand new wi-fi transceiver items use radio frequencies to speak and are designed for customers who want minimal launch lag when capturing wirelessly, or those who use a number of distant flashes (AWL). The person can management extra distant cameras concurrently utilizing the WR-T10 distant, or through a most important digicam geared up with the WR-R11a/b. The WR-R11a makes use of a 10-pin connector, whereas the WR-R11b connects by way of the accent terminal that may be discovered on Z collection mirrorless cameras and choose DSLRs. The items also can set off Nikon radio-controlled flash items, resembling the favored SB-5000 Speedlight, with out the necessity for a further receiver unit. Engineered with a brand new hinged design, the WR-R11a will increase sturdiness when hooked up to a digicam.

Pricing and Availability

The Nikon Z 7II will likely be obtainable in December 2020 in two configurations, body-only for a advised retail worth (SRP) of $2,999.95* and a one-lens equipment with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 for an SRP of $3,599.95*. The Nikon Z 6II will likely be obtainable in November 2020 and also will be obtainable in two configurations, body-only for an SRP of $1,999.95*, and a one-lens equipment with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 for an SRP of $2,599.95*. The MB-N11 Battery Pack with vertical grip will likely be obtainable in November 2020 for an SRP of $399.95. The WR-R11a and WR-R11b (bought individually) will likely be obtainable in December 2020, and every could have an SRP of $199.95 for the controller solely. They may also be obtainable as a set together with the controller and the WR-T10 wi-fi distant controller for an SRP of $279.95.

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Footage is recorded solely to the exterior system; it can’t be recorded to the reminiscence card inserted within the digicam.
The RAW video output operate will be enabled by a Nikon service facility for a price. This firmware improve is a part of the paid ProRes Uncooked improve. The Atomos Ninja V helps Nikon RAW video output, and information movies in ProRes RAW format. Operation shouldn’t be assured with recorders aside from the Ninja V. On Z 7II, RAW video output is feasible solely with full-HD movies recorded within the FX-based video format and 4K UHD movies recorded within the DX-based video format.
When capturing in Steady H (prolonged) utilizing single-point AF, with AF/AE monitoring. 12-bit lossless compressed RAW, with a 128GB CFexpress (Kind B) reminiscence card.
12-bit lossless compressed RAW, with a 128GB CF categorical (Kind B) reminiscence card
Utilizing AF-S at f/2.0, ISO 100 and 20°C/68°F with the middle focus level chosen in single-point AF space mode
With Full-pixel readout, when shot in DX picture space
Deliberate for February 2021
Requires optionally available UC-E25 USB cable.
Measured in accordance with CIPA requirements (utilizing the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S on the most telephoto place).
With an optionally available battery pack hooked up with two totally charged EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Endurance varies with the situation of the battery, the temperature, the interval between pictures, and the size of time menus are displayed.