Nikon Z7
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    46 MP

  • Size

    Full frame

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With this new hybrid with a 24x36 sensor, Nikon comes to face the competition directly, more comfortable in this sector than in the SLR cameras where the Japanese brand shines. This Z7 has many qualities to offer, but it can still be improved.

This hybrid case avoids a pitfall too frequent in this category, namely a cramped character: here, the grip remains good and comfortable over time, with a neat and pleasant touch, which prevents slipping or fatigue. While it is rather resistant to splash and dust, the Z7 is not as safe as some competitive models. While the general ergonomics will not surprise Nikon's regular customers, it is necessary to deal with a high density of controls and knobs, which are sometimes also real time savings once mastered, or even straightforwardly customized. The electronic viewfinder ensures a high level of comfort, and the LCD screen is tiltable, tactile and well defined. For the storage of photos, Nikon has chosen the technologically justified but expensive choice of a simple QXD port, fast but which therefore prevents the reuse of an old SD card: Wifi and Bluetooth are also included. The real weakness seems to be the battery, which is modest in its capacity and therefore in its autonomy.

In terms of reactivity, the Nikon Z7 is doing rather well, with a start that is rather in the good average, even if the reflexes are more efficient in this field. With a quality lens, we observe an autofocus that follows the subjects well and focuses quickly and reliably.

The quality of the photos produced suffers from almost no criticism. Electronic noise is thus rather well managed, even in high sensitivities, with fine details and the right amount of sharpness and dynamism. The small reproach may be a slightly marked coldness in the colour rendering. There is a mechanical stabilization that complements the electronic stabilization for a convincing result. In video, Nikon's delay is confirmed, even if the progress is real: there is still a small problem in the lines and the accentuation, but nothing serious. However, it is regrettable that it is not possible to film in very high definition at 60 frames/second. The autofocus has some difficulty following the faces, but nothing very embarrassing.

Review of the Nikon Z7 done by Julien Hany the 2018/12/08

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Key points

Bluetooth

Yes

Touchscreen

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

High speed movie

Yes

Timelapse

Yes

Environmentally sealed

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1 x

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Number of focus points

493

Viewfinder coverage (Viewfinder)

100 %

Display size

3.2 in

White balance presets

12

ISO max with boost

102400

ISO max

25600

Effective pixels

46 MP

Weak points

Height

101 in

Width

134 in

Scene modes

No

Integrated lens

No

Viewfinder resolution (Viewfinder)

3 px

Display resolution

2 px

Weight

1175 oz

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) September 2018
Street price (US) 3396.95 $
Released (FR) September 2018
Street price (EUR) 3699 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 46 MP
Type CMOS
Size Full frame
Area 35.9x23.9 mm
Processor Expeed 6
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Nikon Z
Focal length multiplier 1 x
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Type Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3 px
Viewfinder coverage 100 %
Viewfinder magnification 0.8 x
LiveView Yes
Display size 3.2 in
Display resolution 2 px
Touchscreen Yes
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Highlight-weighted
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
Scene modes No
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse Yes
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed Yes
Type Water
Dust
Ingress Protection No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Reference EN-EL15
Type Lithium-ion
Battery Life (CIPA) 330
Size and weight
101 in
68 in
134 in
1175 oz
Nikon Z7
Height 101 in
Width 134 in
Deep 68 in
Weight 1175 oz
Image
Max resolution 8256x5504 pixels
Ratio 3:2
ISO min 64
ISO max 25600
ISO max with boost 102400
White balance presets 12
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Phase detection
Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 493
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Off
Rear sync
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
External flash Yes
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 3840x2160 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 120 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 3.1
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type XQD
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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