To maximize the amount of detail it can capture, the high-resolution Nikon Z 7 does not have an optical low pass filter (OLPF), while the Nikon Z 6 does use an OLPF. Whether shooting still photos or 4K UHD video with full pixel readout (also available on the Z 7), the Z 6 is designed to shoot cleaner images and videos in dimly lit settings. The Nikon Z 6, on the other hand, is designed to be a more versatile, all-purpose camera, with a 24.5MP full frame sensor and a wider sensitivity of ISO 100–51200. The Z 7 is the high-resolution model, and its sensor is 45.7MP and has a standard sensitivity range of ISO 64–25600. Both sensors feature built-in focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels, and Nikon’s latest image-processing engine, EXPEED 6 but the resolution of the two cameras is different. The Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 are virtually identical cameras physically, but use slightly different backside illuminated full frame CMOS sensors and have different shooting speeds. Nikon said that new cameras will eventually add a firmware update that will also allow the use of CFexpress cards, which have the same form factor as XQD but are even faster and consume less power.Īnother shot of the Z 7 camera with the new Nikkor 500mm full frame DSLR lens attached using the the adapter. The cameras have only one card slot for XQD cards, which have faster read and write speeds than SD cards, but are more expensive. One thing that might not please some folks about the new Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 is the storage capability. Other touches on the new Z mirrorless cameras that might be familiar to Nikon DSLR users, include a display panel on the camera’s top plate for easy eye-balling of settings, and a variety of buttons including for AF-ON, ISO, and exposure compensation.
In my brief time, so far, using a pre-production version of the Nikon Z 7, it felt extremely comfortable in my hand though not significantly smaller than Nikon’s DSLRs, which begs the question of whether there’s still an argument to be made about full frame mirrorless cameras being “more portable,” especially when a significant zoom lens is attached. In contrast, Sony’s A-series cameras, have smaller, more compact grips, which I’ve found to be slightly cramped and not very ergonomic (other photographers might feel differently).
Here's a shot of the Z 7 camera with the new Nikkor 500mm full frame DSLR lens attached with the help of the Mount Adapter FTZ. And in other product news, Nikon also unveiled the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR super telephoto lens, which is designed for its full frame (FX-format) DSLRs but can also be used with the new Z 7 and Z 6 mirrorless cameras. If that weren’t enough of a splash, Nikon also said it’s developing a Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens for the new Z cameras, which will be able to shoot photos with an extremely shallow depth of field in extreme low light. Nikon also introduced the Mount Adapter FTZ, which allows photographers to use the new Z7 and Z6 cameras with 360 existing Nikkor F lenses. In one of the biggest digital imaging announcements in the history of the company, Nikon just unveiled the 45.7MP Z7 and 24.5MP Z6 full frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras along with three new Nikkor Z lenses, which feature a new, larger-diameter mounting system. Shown here with the new Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens. There is no guarantee this app will run on all devices.We got some exclusive hands-on time with the just announced Nikon Z 7 mirrorless camera and came away impressed. Z 9, Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 7, Z 6ĬOOLPIX W150, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B600, B500, P950, P1000, W100, W300Ĭompatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S and later, iPad® 5th Generation and later, iPhone X or later).
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.Īndroid 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10Ī device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required. This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi ® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone ®, iPad ®, and/or iPod touch ® or smart devices running on the Android ™ operating system.