photo:nikonz7
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Nikon Z7
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Introduction
- one of the 1st two cameras announced for Nikon's new full frame mirrorless system in Aug 2018
Specs
- 45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor and no AA filter
- native ISO of 64-25,600
- EXPEED 6 image processor that supports 9fps continuous shooting
- 5EV 5-axis sensor based image stabiliser plus Dual IS capability
- 493 AF points that cover 90% of the viewfinder area
- hybrid AF system that uses an algorithm to automatically switch between focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detect AF
- 3.69 million dots EVF with 0.8x magnification, and a 37-degree diagonal viewing angle and flourine coating to repel dirt
- top LCD status
- 3.2-inch, 2.1-million-dot touchscreen tiltable LCD
- 3 user modes on the PASM dial
- rear switch fro movie vs stills mode
- two front custom buttons
- durable, dust- and drip-resistant builds
- silent, electronic shutter mode
- 20 Creative Picture Control options (with adjustable effect levels from 0 to 100), an intervalometer for shooting time-lapses, and built-in Wi-Fi
- 4K Ultra HD footage. Other video features include 10-bit N-Log HDMI output, Active D-Lighting, electronic vibration reduction, focus peaking, timecode sync support, and 120fps slow-motion recording at 1080 resolution
- compatible with existing Nikon DSLR accessories such as EN-EL15/a/b batteries, WT-7/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter, and radio/optical Advanced Wireless Lighting
- 8K timelapse
- USB charging via USB-C port with the new style batteries
- BUT ONLY ONE XQD memory card slot and no Eye AF (coming in firmware update)
- ~600g w battery.
- $US3400
- optional MB-N10 grip coming soon
firmware updates
- version 3.0 Feb 2020
- much improved Eye AF tracking and AF subject tracking now more like the 3D Tracking option on Nikon dSLRs
- animal eye AF
- May 2019
- Eye AF tracking
- improved low light AF
- mid 2019?
- 4K UHD and Full HD raw data stream outputs with 12 bit Apple Pro Res
- support for CFexpress memory cards used in the XQD slot
reviews
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- IS and JPEG output not as good as the Olympus E-M1 II, especially the IS for video - you still need a gimbal
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