Nikon Z7 II

High-resolution full-frame mirrorless excellence

Nikon Z7 II
82/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 17
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model VOA060AM

Key Features

SENSOR 45.7MP Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor without OLPF
PROCESSOR Dual EXPEED 6 image processors for faster speed
AUTOFOCUS 493-point hybrid AF with eye/animal detection
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor PDAF covering 90% of the frame
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 60p, 10-bit N-Log output
STABILIZATION 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), 5 stops
BURST RATE 10 fps continuous shooting with deep buffer
VIEWFINDER 3.69m-dot OLED EVF with 0.80x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, mic/headphone jacks
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: 1x CFexpress Type B/XQD, 1x SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 420 shots per charge (EN-EL15c)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Z7 II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Z7 II

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Nikon Z7 II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z7 II

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.7 Megapixels
ISO Range 64-25,600 (exp. to 102,400)
Autofocus 493-point Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 60p
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body
Viewfinder 3.69m-dot EVF
LCD 3.2-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card CFexpress B / XQD + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 420 shots
Weight 705g
Dimensions 134 x 100.5 x 69.5 mm