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Field Test Report: Nikon Z 7 FX-format (Full-frame) Mirrorless Digital Camera – Is This Nikon’s Way of Telling Us the DSLR Will Go the Way of the Dodo?

4/24/2019

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PictureNikon Z 7 full-frame mirrorless camera. Courtesy Nikon.
In what promises to be a growing lineup of mirrorless FX (full-frame) interchangeable-lens digital cameras for the pro and serious amateur, Nikon recently unveiled the 45.7MP Z 7 and 24.5MP Z 6. My mouth watered as I awaited delivery of a Z 7 test camera from Nikon – the “big kahuna” in the new lineup – (with Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S kit lens). While bad weather kept me from spending as much time as I would have liked with the camera, I did manage some quality time with the Z 7 on a number of outings, photographing wildlife, sports, architecture and landscapes, and came away with several clear impressions of this formidable mirrorless camera. (Z 7 firmware version tested: 1.03.)

The Burning Questions
The Nikon Z 7 is undeniably a professional tool. But does it have what it takes to bring countless photographers, especially pros, back into the Nikon camp? More to the point, will the Z-series put a big detour sign on future DSLR development from this manufacturer, perhaps stopping it dead in its tracks, as these new mirrorless cameras pave their own path? And will video shooters find in the Z 7 what they’ve been missing in the D850? Granted, the delay in the Z-series introduction may have weakened the initial foothold Nikon had hoped to gain, but time (and timely innovative product introductions, especially lenses) will tell if this icon in the world of photographic image-making will recapture the adoration of photo enthusiast and pro alike that this company once enjoyed.
 
First things first, however… How did the Nikon Z 7 fare in our real-world tests?
 
Even before that, allow me to add, for the most part, I am bypassing tech specs. You can read tech specs on Nikon’s website by clicking this link. Other reviews get bogged down in them. I won’t waste your time.

​And Questions I Ask Myself
My go-to DSLR these days is the Nikon D500, so I naturally had to compare the new Z 7 with my D500. Of course, one key difference, aside from the mirror, is that the D500 sports the smaller APS-C sensor, compared with the full-frame sensor of the Z 7. But if sensor size were the only factor driving you to the Z-series, then you might consider the D850.
 
The D500 serves me well in my wildlife and bird photography, given the fast 10 fps. And, arguably, the cropped sensor proves beneficial in stretching the reach of my long zooms. And, yes, I also own a full-frame D610, which mostly sits idle these days (until I brought it out to compare with the Z 7, in terms of footprint and interface). But both the D500 and D610 DSLRs are a bit on the hefty and bulky side.
 
Still, the D500 is my go-to, and in testing the Z 7, my overriding thought was: Are the smaller size and weight of the Z 7 enough to sway my thinking toward mirrorless, notably the Z 7 (or any Z-series camera)? And are the newer technologies really relevant to what I photograph, notably wildlife, and my style of shooting? Will this camera benefit me, and, if so, how? Also, is it worth the price of admission and am I willing to replace a number of my lenses just to buy that ticket? Further, how much am I focused on shooting movies? This last factor could tip the scales for many photographers these days, though I'm currently on the fence when it comes to shooting video with a still camera. Read more by clicking this link.

Where Do I Get More Info? (click link)
Nikon USA

How Much Is It?

Nikon Z 7 w/24-70mm kit lens: $3,999.95
Nikon Z 7 body only: $3,399.95

​Nikon Z 7 – Initial Impressions
So, getting back to the Z 7. After attaching the 24-70mm kit lens, I hefted the combo in my right hand – and was not immediately struck by any weight advantage over my D500, even though the lenses for my D500 are notably bigger and heavier. But this is understandable, considering that the Z 7 is a ruggedized professional camera. It needs some of that heft to reassure you of its solid build. Oddly enough, however, that impression would change dramatically the first time I took this camera into the field, as I began to see the smaller size and weight of the Z 7 as a distinct advantage, at least when it came to the Z 7/kit lens combo.
 
I immediately found the grip more comfy on the Z 7, no doubt due to its more compact size and more ergonomic feel. But there’s a catch. The positioning of the shutter release button on the D500 (and D610) falls more naturally under my index finger than it does on the Z 7, where the shutter finger felt a bit contorted. Oddly enough, the same reason that makes the Z 7 more comfy to hold is the same reason for that contorted shooting finger: that more compact grip. Anyway, out in the field, this went entirely unnoticed as I started shooting. And to bring the point home further, on my first outing with the Z 7 and kit lens, I didn’t even bother to use a strap of any kind. I simply held the camera by the grip the entire time. So much ado about nothing? Perhaps… You’ll have to take the camera in hand to judge for yourself.

Nikon Z 7 - The Takeaway: Highly Recommended
With the look and feel of a pro 35mm-style camera, the Nikon Z 7 is an eminently capable digital camera, offering high-resolution still capture with a wide array of practical features and expanded video shooting, but with room to grow. Flawed in some respects and with a limited lens lineup to take advantage of the Z 7’s built-in image stabilization, smaller size and lighter weight, the Z 7 may not lead the field even among Nikon cameras, but the Z-series as a whole has the potential to overtake the competition provided several prudent improvements are implemented. Based on my observations, I can comfortably recommend the Nikon Z 7 mirrorless camera for pros and serious amateurs alike, if with a few reservations. It's a camera that will grow on you and with you.
​Z 7 Interface: Takes a Little Getting Used to
The interface on the Z 7 is somewhat different from that on my D500, and, in certain respects, closer to that found on my D610. Given the smaller footprint of the Z 7 and the interactive monitor, some things apparently had to go.
 
Clearly, the one thing my DSLRs lack is that touch-screen interface. (Well, there is a touch panel on the D500, but its use is limited in scope, definitely nothing like the Z 7. And, frankly, it’s a feature I never use, although, after being reminded of it, I may on occasion – if I remember.)
 
Returning to the Z 7. What may take a bit of getting used to is that touch-screen interface – at least for seasoned shooters like myself, although I do recognize that the recent crop of enthusiast cameras do have this feature, not to mention every smartphone and tablet on the planet, making it a familiar feature to many. Still, when you’re used to buttons that fall beneath your fingertips, suddenly having to change your entire mindset can be off-putting. But, again, that’s me.
 
Of necessity, some of the more familiar function buttons tend to be replaced once a touch-responsive display comes onto the scene. So, if you’re old-school, get used to life in the 21st Century. Initially, each time I picked up the camera, I would look for buttons that no longer existed. It was a learning curve, but a brief one.
 
The Z 7’s touch panel is not all-inclusive. What I wouldn’t give to have some function buttons back! One more thing worth noting: Despite an increasing familiarity with the touch screen, I still found myself searching the screen for the applicable icon. And sometimes I’d forget to hit “OK” on the screen or to alternately use the “OK” button to lock in my selection. Yes, the panel is user-customizable and, right off the top, there are at least one or two settings I would switch out.

​An EVF by Any Other Name Would Still Be a Viewfinder
Finally, we come to the EVF, or electronic viewfinder, which, as Nikon defines it, consists of a "1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED." Interestingly, Nikon largely refers to this simply as the “viewfinder” and the LCD touch panel on back as the “monitor.” In actuality, each does double duty, alternating between viewfinder and monitor, depending on where your eye is at the time.
 
That said, with a DSLR, you’re used to an optical viewfinder that is constantly “on” – there’s no on-off switch. With an EVF, to preserve battery life, there is a momentary hesitation – if a very brief one – when you switch the camera on, or, when already switched on, when you put camera to eye, which awakens the camera from standby mode. In that fraction of a second, you’re blind to the scene in front of you. Not insurmountable obstacles by any stretch of the imagination, but yet another of those 21st Century technological “conveniences” one must get used to. On the other hand, it’s worth noting that if you snatch the camera up quickly, it comes alive (out of standby), and is at the ready.
 
Still, I’ve missed numerous shots due to the blacked-out EVF. And when you’re photographing wildlife, especially birds, or sports, a moment’s hesitation is once again a shot lost – and possibly the shot of the day. So, Nikon, please address this issue, with a setting that keeps the display on full-time and perhaps a longer-life battery that allows the display to remain in a ready/steady state akin to the optical viewfinder we’re familiar with.
 
But my pet peeves aside, the full-information viewfinder was a pleasure to work with. The image was crystal clear, with good contrast. Aside from the blackouts, I rarely, if ever, realized I was working with an EVF – the only giveaway being the full-information display. And one more thing…
 
I especially appreciated the electronic level gauge (Virtual horizon, in Nikon parlance), especially when photographing architecture, but even with my nature shots – I hate skewed horizon lines.
 
I rarely used the tilting monitor though, but do recall employing it briefly when photographing some butterflies, to get around awkward stances, and I even used the touch-focus feature.
 
I soon returned to the EVF, given, what I felt, was the more responsive nature of the AF (autofocusing) system when viewing through the finder. And I should add that images are more stabilized when shooting this way, than with a camera held by outstretched arms.

24-70mm f/4 Kit Lens – The Price Is Right
Another thing that bugged me with this camera, and this pet peeve solely revolves around the 24-70mm f/4 kit lens, is having to zoom the lens out to its “starting point” at 24mm. When fully retracted, the lens and camera are locked – and practically unusable. When you pull a camera out of the bag, each extra step means one potential picture that could have been.
 
That aside, I found zooming and manual focusing with this lens went smoothly, and there was no lens creep. Optical performance was more than acceptable, although color fringing was apparent but easily tackled in Capture One. Vignetting was mild enough not to prove a hindrance at or near maximum aperture. Barrel distortion was mild, if readily apparent, at 24mm, with very slight pincushion distortion rearing its head at 70mm (the only settings tested for distortion). Flare and ghosting appeared well controlled. So, all in all, yes, The Price Is Right. But if, instead, you want to play Let’s Make a Deal, then opt for the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens instead. But do keep in mind that a faster lens is bulkier and heavier, not to mention considerably pricier.

My Nikon Z 7 Experience
All in all, I would rate my experience with the Z 7 as very rewarding, though not mind-blowing. I can state it most succinctly in the following manner. You can read What I'd Like to See as things I didn't care for, but I’d prefer to view it as a glass half-full kind of situation, or, in this case, 80 to 90% full.
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​Nikon Z 7: ​What I Liked
  • Size and weight advantage. When matched with the 24-70mm kit lens, the Z 7 presented a nice feel and balance. More important perhaps was the lighter weight, compared with my Nikon D500 and D610 DSLRs. The weight factor was brought to the fore when I tried holding a camera in one hand while shooting with my DSLR in the other hand. Specifically, I was alternating between holding the Z 7 and D610 in my left hand, while shooting with my D500 in my right hand. The Z 7 had the compact 24-70mm f/4 lens attached; the D610 had the much more rotund Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 attached. However, when attaching and handholding my Tamron 150-600mm G2 to either the Z 7 (via the FTZ Mount Adapter) and D500, I didn’t notice much of a difference in the field in terms of balance and weight.
  • New and improved Expeed 6 image-processing engine. It leads to a host of enhancements that can be put to daily use transparently. You won't always know it till you see the results. (FYI - the D850, D5 and D500 all employ the previous-generation Expeed 5 processor.)
  • EVF. I used to love EVF’s when they first came out; then I grew disenchanted with them as the novelty wore off. The Z 7 restored my love of the EVF, given its bright, easy-to-view screen under practically any conditions and its full-information display. That point was made all the more relevant for me when I was shooting with the D500 the other day and the sun’s glare (coming in from the side) prevented me from getting a clear view of a bird I was trying to identify and shoot. I didn’t recall having anything similar happening with the Z 7. (I know, there are hoods I could use to shade the view with my DSLR, and it’s something to consider in the future.)
  • Digital leveling gauge (Virtual horizon). I love the leveling gauge on the EVF. I used it constantly. It’s much easier to read than on my D500. Simply stated, it was a distinct pleasure to use!
  • Ease of handling (once I got past the initial learning curve). I had stayed away from my DSLRs for the entire time I’d spent with the Z 7 (until the last few days – and, then, just to compare the two). If you’re not used to a touch-panel on a camera, there will be a short learning curve, but for the most part, I found myself out and about with the camera from day one. It wasn’t long before the Z 7 felt like a natural extension of my eye.
  • Tilting back panel. It helps, but it’s something I had to remind myself to use, being dedicated to shooting via a viewfinder.
  • Records on XQD memory card. This card supersedes SD in every key respect. And the Z-series will be forward compatible with the even newer and better CFexpress card (via a firmware update). XQD (and especially CFexpress) comes to the fore with ultra-high resolution files and when shooting more expansive videos. (Expect future Z cameras from 2020, if not later this year, to start with the newer card and to be backward-compatible to XQD.)
  • FTZ Mount Adapter for non-Z-series lenses. The adapter’s weight was negligible and it did not affect the F-stop the way an extension tube would do.
  • More professional approach to shooting movies. The Z 7 may not be the last word in movie-making tools, but it’s brought Nikon a long way. I still feel there’s nothing better for this genre than a dedicated video camera, but for many of us, this camera will not leave us wanting.
  • High resolution stills. If you have to crop, as I often do with birds shot at a distance (even with long lenses), you still have plenty of real estate to work with when shooting at the highest resolution. And that speaks volumes!
  • Focus stacking built in. Or “Focus Shift” shooting, in Nikon parlance. Hadn’t tested this feature, but I’m just pointing out that it’s available for those of you who are into it.
  • Focus peaking when focusing manually. That’s something you don’t get in an optical viewfinder. Focus peaking did help, when I remembered to use it. Spent too much time shooting in AF. Fast-moving subjects don’t often allow the luxury to stop and smell the roses, as it were. I’ll make a more concerted effort to use focus peaking when testing the Z 6.
  • Shutter response. You might say the Z 7’s shutter button has a hair trigger. The shutter responds to the slightest pressure on the button, without being overly sensitive – there’s still room to lock in exposure and autofocus with a slight touch (although, for AF, I prefer the dedicated button on back). Even when the camera was set to single-shot firing, I was able to fire off a sequence in fairly rapid succession. Granted, at first I was put off by this but soon learned to master the camera’s responsiveness so that I could take advantage of it. Now I wish my D500 had this shutter response.
  • Numerous movie options. For the most part, I was focused on shooting stills, but when I did shoot some movie clips, I found the experience rewarding. I plan to do more when testing the Z 6.
  • Pinpoint AF. It's well worth noting that the option of Pinpoint AF for viewfinder focusing did help when brought into play, especially when dealing with intrusive tree branches that could ordinarily trick AF sensors and redirect focus away from that perched bird high in a tree, which I had my eye on.
  • Astounding noise control. Nikon did a great job when it came to noise-suppression algorithms in the processing engine for the Z 7 - and all without degrading the RAW image.

Nikon Z 7: What I’d Like to See
  • Sometimes you want to bend over backwards. The tilting panel is not fully articulated. That makes a difference when you want to be in the shot. What I’d like to see: A fully articulated back panel.
  • Aren’t there meds for those EVF blackouts? Those momentary lapses are disturbing. I wish there were a way around them. I even tried tapping the shutter button at regular intervals while the camera remained switched on, to keep the display on, but one brief lapse in my rhythm was all it took to return me to square one and a darkened viewfinder, which made me miss a shot. What I’d like to see: it really would make life easier if we could reduce these blackouts to milliseconds, instead of what seemed like an interminable stretch of time, or just not blackout the screen at all.
  • Breathe more life into the battery. My D500 gets 1200 shots per charge; the D850, 1800. The Z 7, on the other hand, gets a mere 330 shots on a fresh battery pack. To reduce the load on the battery, I switch the camera off. What I’d like to see: a battery with staying power approaching that of a non-EVF camera.
  • FTZ – not a match made in Heaven. On the down side, using the adapter meant the in-camera image stabilization switches off, even with Nikon’s own lenses. (This may not be the case with every non-Z-series lens, but occurred often enough to bug me.) What’s more, the hump at the bottom interferes with some quick-release plates, if they’re too long or don’t feature a sliding screw slot. That means you may find yourself unable to use your tripod, unless you checked compatibility of the QR plate with the camera/adapter before leaving home. On top of all that, using the FTZ involves one added step to setting up your camera for the next shot. And you have to remember the order for attaching to camera and lens (that is, separately, with the FTZ on the camera first, then the lens; and in reverse order when detaching – to prevent damage). What I’d like to see: get rid of the hump and enable optical stabilization to work in tandem with in-camera stabilization on any lens. That would sweeten the deal for me and make me more inclined to invest in a Z-series camera.
  • I want it all. I found that the camera disallowed certain settings when RAW or movie shooting was set to anything but the highest resolution or the best settings. That was disappointing. What I’d like to see: extend full functionality to all settings for stills and movies. If I want to shoot at the medium RAW setting to reduce file size, let me shoot at 14-bit color depth, instead of limiting me to 12-bit. And let me shoot slow-motion video regardless of the quality setting.
  • ​If you play your cards right… A single card slot won't cut it. What I'd like to see: We need dual card slots, with one being XQD or CFexpress, the other either SDHC/SDXC (or next-gen SD) or a second XQD/CFexpress card - with one slot user-assigned to primary still or movie capture and the second for backups or JPEG files. Nikon – the Z 7 is a top-tier camera and deserves the same extended recording capability you gave the D850 and D500.
  • ​Autofocusing a bit wanting. Nikon notes the Z 7 employs "Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist" which should yield more positive results more often. But from where I sit, in reviewing my experience and mentally comparing the Z 7 and D500, I didn't feel I did better with the Z 7 than with my non-hybrid AF system in the D500, although, I'll admit, more testing is needed. What I'd like to see: Perhaps even more focus points in the Z 7 would help, though it does boast nearly 500 AF points covering 90% of the frame and improved subject tracking (which may have been brought to the fore when photographing trick cyclists and skateboarders). And I found there were fewer AF options with the Z 7. Not sure why Nikon chose to scale back on these. Perhaps it has to do with the redesign of the AF system. And add eye-detection, with a choice of which eye to focus on. And make it adaptable to wildlife, including birds.
  • Let's take it up a notch. The 45.7MP sensor is old news. What I'd like to see: why not take it up to 60MP, give or take, and make the camera truly revolutionary?
​The Takeaway – In Detail

The Nikon Z 7 stands to become a serious contender among professional and aspiring pro photographers, as well as serious amateurs. Granted, the high-res files can knock you for a loop once you’re done downloading them to your computer, making you wish you’d equipped the machine with a 2 TB SSD or had one humongous external RAID drive at the ready. But, then again, no one is making you shoot at 45MP. (By the way, this camera appears to build upon the same backside-illuminated image sensor as the D850.) Lower-res settings avail themselves, if you don’t mind giving up that added color depth. But, look at it this way, if you’re a bird photographer and your subject is way off in the distance, you can crop down and still get a very usable image from a 45MP file. (That said, the Z 7 makes it easy to get usable cropped images from the Medium RAW setting of 25.6MP as well.) Low-light shooting is another advantage, with well-developed denoising algorithms that let you shoot at ultra-high ISO settings without serious detriment. Just make sure you don’t underexpose, as boosting shadow detail will especially make that clean image noisy and limit the range of uses for the image. Handling, at the end of the day, was judged to be superb and the Z 7 experience overall a pleasurable one.

One of my greatest disappointments was finding out that not all of my Tamron lenses could be mated to the Z 7. Specifically, while the process is ongoing, via firmware updates to the lenses (this is strictly a function of the lenses at this juncture), only Tamron lenses that are compatible with Tamron's own accessory TAP-in Console can be firmware-updated. That means that many of my favorite lenses would have to be relegated to use with my DSLRs were I to adopt the Z system, or fodder for the sales bin. It should also be noted that separate firmware updates are required for the Z 7 and Z 6.

Sigma announced that current lenses have no issues working with Z-series cameras, noting some caveats. (Click here for the Sigma announcement.) A quick Internet search revealed that other companies have introduced or are introducing Z-compatible lenses. I personally would be wary of no-name brands. After all, why spend all that money on a top-tier camera only to use it with a cheap lens? I've known Tamron and Sigma for years and have worked with their optics and trust they'll deliver. I can't say the same for other non-OEM brands.

One point deserves special attention: the Z 7's ability to hold digital noise to a minimum at high ISO levels. The processing engine algorithms really come to the fore here in preserving RAW image quality. (Noise suppression in JPEGs is quite good, but something is inevitably lost in the translation.)
 
So, if your DSLR is starting to wear you down, you might consider selling it and replacing it with the Nikon Z 7. Especially if you already own Nikkor or compatible lenses that will work with the optional FTZ adapter.
 
Granted, I would have preferred more complete support of non-Z-series lenses (especially all my Tamrons), and, at the very least, a more complete lineup of new lenses for the new mirrorless system, but you have to start somewhere. At least I was able to use my favorite 150-600mm zoom for my bird photography with the Z 7 and FTZ.
 
Just be sure to buy two or three or four extra batteries. Or jury-rig a solar panel to the camera.* Just kidding, Nikon (although now that I think of it…).
 
*Tampering with the camera will void the warranty. So play it safe and buy those extra batteries. And make sure to buy only Nikon-branded batteries. I know they’re not cheap, but better safe than sorry. And, when storing batteries, be sure to use the protective plastic cap for added protection. Keeping it capped keeps it safe.

Note 1. Unless otherwise noted, all captures were in Nikon RAW (NEF) and processed in Capture One 12. A Brightness/Contrast adjustment may have been selectively applied in Adobe Photoshop CC.
 
Note 2. The following lenses were used with the Z 7 for this report: Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S kit lens (provided), and, with FTZ Mount Adapter, my own lenses: DX Nikkor 18-200mm (with VR) and Tamron 150-600mm G2 (with VC).
 
Note 3. Optical image stabilization was used in lenses equipped with this feature (namely, Nikon VR and Tamron VC), and proved beneficial. In-camera image stabilization was set to Sport mode (where applicable), simply because I often find myself panning with the action. Image stabilization on the lens, however, was set to normal mode.
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Chicago Locations Where I Tested the Nikon Z 7 - All Great Places to Visit with a Camera
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Grant Skate Park
Lincoln Park Zoo
Magic Hedge/Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary
North Pond Nature Sanctuary
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
 
2 Comments
Frank Witt
4/25/2019 11:58:35 pm

Very informative and readable review, as are all of your writings.

When you were at the Notebaert museum I assume you saw the Thomas Mangelsen exhibit of nature photography. If not, I highly recommend it. The images are truly remarkable and a joy to view.

Hope to see you soon on an outing.

Regards,

Frank Witt

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Jack Neubart link
4/26/2019 12:47:03 am

Thank you for your kind words, Frank. And, yes, that is an impressive exhibit at the Nature Museum. See you soon at one of our Meetup photo events.

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