DIY Photography

Hacking Photography - one Picture at a time

  • News
  • Inspiration
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • DIY
  • Gear
Search

Submit A Story

Nikon is announcing the Z6II and Z7II on October 14th

Sep 29, 2020 by John Aldred 1 Comment

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

Well, we new something was coming, but we were all a little wrong with the name. Instead of the Z6s and Z7s, they’re actually going to be the Z6II and Z7II and Nikon is planning to official announce them on October 14th – according to a new teaser that’s popped up on the Nikon website.

A couple of successors to the Z6 and Z7 have long been rumoured, hoping to see some features added (like dual card slots) or refined. And while the rumoured names were wrong, if the rumoured specs were close, then they’ll only be incremental updates, but will offer a couple of nice benefits over the existing models.

The tagline’s a little confusing… “Z goes to a new frontier”. I thought “space” was the final frontier and, well, Nikon’s already been there. They’re still there, right now, up aboard the International Space Station. So, this better be good.

The last round of spec rumours looked a little something like this, with an announcement day expected for some time this year, possibly October. That part, at least, was correct. We’ll have to see if the rest of these pan out.

  • Incremental update to the current Z6/Z7 models
  • Same sensor as in the Z6/Z7
  • Dual EXPEED processor
  • Will use the new Nikon EN-EL15c battery
  • USB power
  • Dual memory card slots: CFexpress and SD
  • 4k 60p video
  • More new video features
  • EVF with 5.76 million dots (the Z6 & Z7 have 3.69 million dot EVFs)
  • Vertical grip with buttons/controls (optional accessory)
  • Higher prices than the current Z6 and Z7 models
  • Announcement coming on October 14th

USB power, 4K 60 video and dual card slots (especially with at least one hopefully being SD) are all going to be welcome features to Z6 & Z7 owners looking to upgrade, as well as those who’ve put off making the switch to Nikon mirrorless until these features had been addressed.

And if these specs do prove true, the Z6II almost looks like it might be the camera to convince me to finally switch out my Nikon DSLRs.

While the announcement isn’t until October 14th, if past history is anything to go by, we’ll probably see a handful of teasers before the actual announcement comes.

Update: The Nikon USA website also has a countdown timer on its page to the new announcement.

FIND THIS INTERESTING? SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

Related posts:

Sigma Might Be Announcing its 85mm F/1.4 DG Art Lens At Photokina This Year Blackmagic is announcing something today – Could it be a full-frame Pocket 6K Pro? Watch live here Sigma is announcing a newly designed 85mm f/1.4 Art FE for Sony next week, report says Sony’s announcing… something on January 26th

Filed Under: news Tagged With: Announcement, Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z7II, teaser, Z6s, Z7s

About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

« How to make a giant DIY softbox on a budget
Finalists of 2020 Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards remind us why everyone needs a pet »

Submit A Story

Get our FREE Lighting Book

DIYP lighting book cover

* download requires newsletter signup
DIYPhotography

Recent Comments

Free Resources

Advanced lighting book

Recent Posts

  • Insta360’s new teaser says they’re entering the gimbal market
  • Users report blurry photos from Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+ cameras
  • Whale with severe scoliosis captured by drone video
  • Photographer builds 11-foot electronic waste skull to show Bitcoin’s impact on climate change
  • Fuji’x April X Summit reported to be cancelled

Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

Dave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

Copyright © DIYPhotography 2006 - 2023 | About | Contact | Advertise | Write for DIYP | Full Disclosure | Privacy Policy