The Nikon Z7II is a high-end full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) produced by Nikon, and is the successor to the Nikon Z 7.[1][2] The camera was officially announced on October 14, 2020, alongside the Nikon Z6II, and became available for purchase on November 5. It uses Nikon's Z-mount system.

Nikon Z7II
Nikon Z 7II paired with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
ReleasedOctober 14, 2020
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeBack-illuminated CMOS sensor
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution8,256 x 5,504 (45.7 effective megapixels)
Film speedNative range of ISO 64-25,600 (expandable to 32-102,400)
Recording mediumXQD card/CFexpress and SD card
Focusing
FocusSingle-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode)
Predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (electronic rangefinder can be used)
Focus modesPinpoint
Single-point
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (small)
Wide-area AF (large)
Wide-area AF (Large people)
Wide-area AF (Large animals)
Auto-area AF
Auto-area AF (people)
Auto-area AF (animals)
Focus areas493 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL metering using camera image sensor
Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Metering modesMatrix metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
Flash
FlashNo built-in flash
Shutter
Frame rateUp to 10 fps in extended high-speed continuous
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter
Shutter speeds30s - 1/8000s
Viewfinder
ViewfinderQuad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots)
Image processing
Image processorDual Expeed 6
White balanceAuto (3 types)
Custom
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, all with fine-tuning)
Shade
General
Video recording1080p video at up to 120 fps, and 4K video at up to 60 fps
LCD screen3.2-inch tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15b batteries with slightly faster drain)
AV Port(s)USB Type-C, HDMI Type-C
Data Port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions134×100.5×69.5 mm (5.28×3.96×2.74 in)
Weight615 g (body only)
Made inThailand
Chronology
ReplacedNikon Z7

Features

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  • The most notable upgrade over the Nikon Z7 is the inclusion of a second memory card slot. The Z7II features an SD card slot and a CFexpress/XQD card slot.
  • The camera features dual Expeed 6 image processing engines, a first for Nikon cameras. This improves autofocus performance and enables 4K video recording at 60 fps.
  • Low light sensitivity has been improved to -3 to +17 EV.
  • The frame rate for photos is increased from 9 fps in extended high-speed continuous to 10 fps with a larger buffer as well (increased from 23 12-bit lossless RAW files to 77).
  • The electronic viewfinder refresh rate and blackout time is improved from the original Z7.
  • The autofocus system has improved with a new Wide-Area AF option with eye autofocus for both people and animals.
  • Battery life has been increased from ~330 to ~360 CIPA-rated shots (or from 85 min to 105 min of video recording).
  • In video recording, the camera can now record 4K "Ultra HD" footage at 60p with a 1.08x crop.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II boast dual processors and gain a second card slot". DPReview. DPReview. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ^ "Nikon Z 7 II". PCMag. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  3. ^ "Nikon Z6 II: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.