Nikon Z6/7 mirrorless system

[Hugh_3170]

On my Z7, the Picture Control setting straight out of the box was "A Auto", which lead to the same unnatural colours that you have observed.  I have chosen the "SD Standard" setting as my go to setting, which is a tad more neutral IMHO  than the "Neutral" setting.  I am still tweaking this one.

A dumb arsed choice of default setting on Nikon's part if you ask me!

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I was not happy with the results of the Standard setting(s) which resulted in unnatural, over saturated colors (at least on my calibrated Eizo screen). Using the Neutral setting helped somewhat but I like the results of the D810 and D750 better. I can only guess about the cause of this, including my lack of experience in using the Z6. I haven’t worked with camera/color profiles either.

Due to the Z6 "annoyances", I decided to send my D750 for repair. The camera is now like new again, so I can choose the best one for each situation.  And then there is my little PEN-F for travel and documentary work.

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[Nikfuson]

I tested the eye AF before and after updating the firmware to 2.01. I was curious whether there was any change in the distance of detection. I tried with the 50/1.8S and the Sigma 105/1.4Art on my Z6 and nope...just as before. I used the house model walking towards me several times (with both lenses applied) and the before/after FW update changed to face, then eye AF at identical distances. I've seen reports about the eye AF hitting the eyelashes instead of the cornea/pupil and to test this I applied the 105 to the task. Sure, a mere +3 in AF fine tune seem to yield slightly better results but this needs more testing before any firm conclusion can be drawn.
Here're two shots with each lens wide open (the second one with the +3 AFFT).

[Michael Erlewine]

I am trying to install the firmware update 200.1 for the Nikon Z&. I have a fresh battery. I have the firmware update-201 on the top level of the Card. However, when I go and look. I only see firmware 200 shown and Z_7_0201.bin not show or any button to trigger the update. Obviously, I am doing something wrong. Any ideas?

[Eric Borgström]

Michael,
I first had this problem. What was wrong was that I had expanded the original update file twice and ended up with an updatefil named: Z_7_0201.bin.cpgz
Check your card.

Hope this will help,
Eric

[Frank Fremerey]

I shot the Z6 today for the first time and I AM BLOW AWAY

Sorry, folks, but I shot the D5 very early and a lot of other very nice equipment. This one is AMAZING.

Just three spontaneous snapshots:

[golunvolo]

Beautiful and spontaneous they are. How did you use the AF for this? They are spot on all of them. Beautiful lighting too. This gear seems to  work very well with your style and reflexes

[John Geerts]

Agree with Paco.  Looks great, Frank.

I ordered a Z6 and looking forward to use it!

[Bent Hjarbo]

Did you use a Z lens?

[Frank Fremerey]

Did you use a Z lens?

AFS 1.4/105E with Autofocus

[Frank Fremerey]

Did you use a Z lens?

NPS gave me a package with FTZ and 4/24-70S as loaner.

The 24-70 is a typical 24-70 Nikkor, some kind of APO Zoom that delivers sharpness and contrast and detail galore but no character. A great workhorse if you need to get a flawless shot reliably.

If I was working for the local press reporting on a small kit, i would now use the Z6&24-70 with the D500 as a backup in my backpack.

I do not feel well on a paid for job with one card only. For group shots I do a two cameras with two cards each. Unthinkable not to get the group shot right

Nikon, please, make a Z6P

P for "Press" or "Pro" with two XQD-slots and a bit more flesh

Nonono I do not want one pixel more!!!

[Bent Hjarbo]

Hi Frank
Thank you for the explanation, and the very brief review

[JohnBrew]

Recently finished my first travel with the Z7. I had a problem with acquiring focus on the first press of the AF button. Too many times it took a second press. I have the latest firmware upgrade.
My assessment is that it sure as hell beats a D810 with a Zeiss, but I sense the camera body is not yet complete with some upgrades needed.
The camera, as I have learned it, is quite capable, but not spontaneously so. As long as i’m not doing landscape it will be the M9P for me.

[Frank Fremerey]

Today I want to test the most absurd combo: the three-Kilogramm-2/200VR with the little chipholder ...

... subject: flowers in my garden

[golunvolo]

That's porn 

[Frank Fremerey]

That's porn 

if you say so