Nikon Z6 II + Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 kit

Nikon Z6 II - second generation Z system camera

The Nikon Z6 II With its speed, versatility and performance, the camera is a nice redemption of everything the original promised. For both stills and video, the Z6 II is a great tool. Despite the updates, the form and quality have remained the same. It all revolves around the familiar 24.5 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, but now with TWO (2) Expeed 6 processors in the image pipeline. The Z6 II is significantly faster and the buffer is noticeably larger. 14 frames per second at a single focus point, or 12 fps at any focus mode. Video recording is at UHD 4K 30p quality (with a future 4K 60P upgrade), or FHD 120p slow motion output. And if you're recording video externally, it can be done with 10-bit N-Log and HLG (HDR) support. The sensor is also quite competent in low-light situations, with sensitivities stretching from 100-51200, and the image stabilizer grinds at 5 axis. The sensor has 273 focus points, and now has direct support for eye detection AF in Wide Area AF mode too. Also in video. In low light the focus goes down to -4.5 EV quite nicely.

To balance image quality, the Z6 II sticks to ergonomics, but the inner shell now has two memory card slots (er, finally?), one of which is a CFexpress Type B and the other is an SD UHS-II slot. The high-resolution 3.6 million dot OLED EVF and 3.2″ 2.1 million dot tilting touch LCD are versatile for cropping and image viewing. SnapBridge transfers footage wirelessly and also acts as a remote camera controller, and best of all, it can now be used to update camera firmware.

Main features

• Professional Nikon mirrorless system camera and high quality basic lens for the Z-bayonet
• Dual EXPEED processors, offering faster focusing, a bigger buffer and smoother operation.
• Up to 14 frames per second and a 200 frame buffer, also great for sports photographers
• Two card slots, slot 1 supports CFExpress and XQD formats and slot 2 supports SDXC formats
• High quality video UHD 4K30P - 4:2:2 10bit (future 4K60P with upgrade)
• Durable magnesium body that is dust and splash resistant
• With Nikon Snapbridge, you can now also update your camera software
• USB-C charging, for example from a Power Bank
• ProRES 12-bit RAW video upgrade coming in 2021
• HDR (HLG) support when using external recording

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S - The basic zoom with the new bayonet

The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S offers a handy range of focal lengths in a compact package. The Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a multi-purpose zoom that gives you wide-angle shots and pots with ease. With an aperture of f/4 covering the entire focal length range, it's a convenient and lightweight alternative to f/2.8 glass. On the optical side, the solutions are almost unprecedented. A unique aspherical extra-low dispersion element, and a single aspherical element keep chromatic aberrations at bay and distortion at bay. Nano crystal coating keeps reflections to a minimum in backlit situations.

The optics are partnered by a fast and quiet autofocus using stepper motor technology, which also produces a sharp image. Full-time manual overdrive suitable for both still and video photography. The focus ring can be programmed to do other things like aperture adjustment or whatever, handy because the focus ring is comparatively useless in today's world of autofocus time. Also, the lens is a buttonless retractable design, so the size is quite compact when retracted.

Combining beautiful shift and surprisingly smooth bokeh, this glass is a kind of reliable workhorse of a journalist. A budget-conscious choice and the first native zoom for this system.

Technical specifications

• Nikon Z mount
• 35mm full frame
• Effective pixels 24.5 Megapixel
• Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000
• Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2
• Sensor type CMOS 35.9 x 23.9 mm
• 5-axis built-in cell stabilizer
• ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 - 51200 (expandable 50 - 204800)
• Shutter speeds 1/8000 - 900 Seconds
• Bulb Mode
• Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
• Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
• Video recording
  • Recording Modes H.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-bit
  • UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p
  • Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p
  • External Recording Modes 4:2:2 10-Bit
  • UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
  • Full HD (1920 x 1080)
  • Recording Limit Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
  • Video Encoding NTSC/PAL
• Automatic Focusing Phase Detection points 273
• Autofocus sensitivity -6 - +19 EV
• Electronic viewfinder 0.5″ - Resolution 3690000 pixels - 100% coverage - 0.8x magnification
• 3.2″ 2100000 pixel LCD touchscreen
• Memory card slot 1 CFexpress Type B / XQD
• Memory card slot 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
• Internal memory None
• Connectivity 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), Nikon DC2, USB Type-C (USB 3.0)
• Wireless Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Battery 1 x EN-EL15c Lithium-Ion
• Size 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm
• Weight 615 g