11 Things You Need to Know When Considering the Nikon Z7

I wrote an article that compares the filmmaking abilities of Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7, and the conclusion was clear: the Nikon Z6 is the superior camera for video.

You can check out the full comparison for more details, but of particular note is that the Z7 doesn’t have full sensor readout when shooting in 4K UHD. Instead, you have to shoot with a 1.5x crop factor to get full sensor readout.

As a result, full frame footage is soft and noisy when compared to what the Z6 is capable of capturing.

Get more details on the differences between the Z7 and Z6 in the video above by Nice Lady Productions.

What You Should Know About the Nikon Z7: The EVF is One of the Best in the Business

One of the claims to fame for the Z7 is its superb image quality.

As noted earlier, the backside-illuminated sensor without an anti-aliasing filter sure helps in the image quality department.

The new EXPEED 6 processor also helps by reducing noise. Having 5-axis image stabilization doesn’t hurt, either.

The Z7 also ranks near the top of the food chain in dynamic range.

See some sample Nikon Z7 images in the video above by The Big Picture.

What You Should Know About the Nikon Z7: The Controls are Laid Out Perfectly

Clearly, Nikon got it right with the Z7.

Though it was a long, hard wait for its release, the extra time Nikon spent developing this camera has definitely paid off.

Currently, you can purchase a Z7 body for $3,396.95. A Nikon Z7 kit with a 24-70mm f/4 S lens runs $3,996.95.