Our quick take

Nikon Z6 II - 4.5 / 5

What’s new?

  • Dual Expeed processing engine Dual card slots (1x SD (UHS-II), 1x XQD) 14fps burst mode, buffer to 200 JPEG Fine / 112 Raw 4K 60p capture coming 2021

Design

  • Z series mount; FTZ adapter available for F-mount compatibility Magnesium alloy front, back & top covers; weather sealed 3.6m-dot electronic viewfinder (100% FoV, 0.8x mag) 3.2-inch tilt-angle LCD touchscreen

Performance

  • In-body stabilisation to claimed 5-stops (VR; vibration reduction) 273 phase-detection points, covering 90% of frame

Image Quality

  • 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor (FX format) ISO 100-51,200 sensitivity

Video specification

  • 4K video capable at 30/25/24fps, Full HD at 120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps 10-bit HDMI clean out (with N Log / HLG) 4K 60p coming February 2021

To recap

One of the most capable full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market. It’s got the lens mount right, the quality right and, despite strong competition and not being a big upgrade over the original, the Z6 II is exceptional in many areas.