As a first time Nikon shooter, I had no idea what to expect when I picked up the Z 6 mirorrless camera but over the past month of extensively using the camera, I can confidently share this review of the pros and cons of the Z 6 and if I’m about to convert to a Nikon shooter.
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I love my Z6s. The fact that people are switching to Sony or whatever, there are some nice deals on pre-owned equipment that are piratically new. Great video!
Love the colors! Great video! Subbed 💯
With the rocrdoer it RULES, without the video is less than good imho.. for photos it rocks!
Could you please tell me what color profile did you use to record this b-roll travel footage?
If it makes you immune from COVID-19 virus you surely will meet along the way, then it crushes all competition.
Fujifilm XT 4
Would have been a nice review almost 2 years ago!! Now it’s too late for it
I've been wondering how much storage travel vloggers carry in their laptop. Do you save all your footage? For how long?
You mentioned that the reason you would not be switching is that you are heavily invested in glass from a competitor. I assume you mean Sony or Panasonic. There are now plenty of lens adapters available for pretty much every brand and mount type to adapt to the Z-mount with full AF and data.
I’m conflicted on this camera or the Nikon d780, which do you recommend or prefer?
Love my Z6, I sold all my Dslr gear. All the Z lenses are setting a new standard. Absolutely fantastic system.
There is a 24-70 2.8 and 24 1.8 and newly announced 20 1.8 . Should be plenty fast for what you do .
Did you update the firmware? New version improved the eye autofocus.
Would love to see an updated 'film makers must have gadgets' i.e cameras, accessories, software ect! That would be amazing!
So odd that so many people are now making Nikon Z6 videos when they all crapped on it when it came out. Too bad Nikon is selling out to YouTubers. As a Z6 owner the stabilization for video is not good. The GH5 is leagues better.
Gorgeous footage. Most lenses can be adapted to the Z 6 due to its larger mount.
Try X-T4 maybe? Flip screen, IBIS, 1080 240FPS, smaller 16-80mm (24-120 eqv.), small prime lenses, bigger battery
Nice to see your video about the Nikon Z6 pop up. I think it is good that they sponsor youtubers like you that show what this camera can do!
Wow…i love this episode!! Is the reason return to beautiful place!!or the camera is the reason!!! You made me worry between sony or Nikon!
This is making me think about switching to a Nikon from Canon
Sounds like not a good choice!
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WOW! Your body is looking ripped Christian. I have noticed a great change in your body shape. Very inspiring for me to get back in shape. I used to be ripped until I got hit by a drunk driver in 2009 at 85mph. My body blew up in weight from 15st 4lbs right up to 35stones. All the medication I was on to keep me alive blew me up in weight. Now I am age 58 and believe I can get back my shape. I now weigh 18 stones and have lost 17 stones in bodyweight. I'm still using the GH5s. Will join you academy as soon as this coronavirus saga is over. Had to make so many adjustments to cope with this virus to make sure my babies and partner can eat and survive the lockdown. Hope you remain safe. I still love your Canon 1DX over the Nikon. The 1DX has got huge file sizes but is a awesome camera. Take care and stay safe both of you.
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And who is shooting all this B-roll of the couple? 🤔
My D850 is collecting dust now… Z6 is the most AMAZING PRIMARY camera I have ever owned. GET THE Z LENS! SO SHAPP, SO GOOD!
thanks for the review. The camera seems the real deal.may i ask what is your main camera?
Hmmm hello from indonesia here 😭❤
Aah, remembering my sole journ thru Indonesia in the 90s – no digital or video – just my F5 and N90 and sending a couple dozen rolls of chrome back to my lab in NYC every could of weeks…Sulawesi, Monado to Tana Toraja to Ujung Pandang taking a Bugis Prahau to Surabaya, travailing thru Java to Solo, Yogyakarta, Bandung and Jakarta – side trip to Bali and Sumatra – those were the days…
FYI ProRes RAW is challenging since Apple FCPX doesn’t support the new codec yet and Atomos has no LUTS so you have to roll your own… try using Raw to Sony3 (since Nikon uses the Sony video chip) and LUTS are available for that profile. Just starting to develop that workflow.
NOTE: shooting on the Ninja SSD is much cheaper than XQD or CF Express! and you can avoid PreRes RAW for the older Nlog which has more support for FCPX
The legacy Nikkor glass is bette than Z lenses for studio video work since the Z lenses have “focus drift” but they work just find thru the FTZ using the Rhino Arc II for focus pulling slider shots.
Z6 is awesome, but X-T4. Oh boy.
Any problem z6?
I just bought now, waiting for its delivery…
am I too late for investing in a z6 or are there any rumors about new cameras in the same price tag, wich maybe make mee feel regretting buying it? Note: I don't have any lenses this is my first camera for behind the camera where the 10Bit prores is a must for my needs.
https://youtu.be/9W3JDLYlW4s?t=157
The part most viewers wanted to see.
I'll stick to my A7SII.
where can I buy that filmmakers kit
hmmm.. 11:57 yes you can. You can use a competitor's glass on it. Just not officially and not if you are an auto focuser
Firmware 3.0 is amazing, the eye detect is very, very quick. Great review though.
Well, Z mount can adapt all most any lens ever produced. and providing autofocus for EF and Sony E lens with the right adapter.
Just got the Z6 with 24-70 2.8 in May and I’m still smiling and blown away with the quality and everything about the camera and lenses…
You have an app called snapbridge where you can see what your camera is shooting on your phone
The Z6 offers the best video quality and capability of any Nikon camera to date
I just bought a z6
After i watched this review more than a time i became a Nikon guy☺️🤗 well done bro
We buy for free for poor familie one camera please sir please please please please 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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The clasic "f4 is enough, lens is fantastic, I dont need more".
Months/years later, new video up: "f4 is not enough, I need more and this new lens is really better".
xD
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Great video 👍 and love the looks of the Nikon Z6. Definitely will look into this in the future (after saving a while ☺️).
I have a Z6. Hopefully this review still applies two years later 😊