Nikon Z6 Mark II and Nikon Z7 Mark II with Z 12-28mm PZ and Z 28-135mm F4 PZ PowerZoom Lenses
Nikon has released firmware updates for its Z6 II (replaced by Z6 III - Compare) and Z7 II cameras, adding support for its first Z-mount power zoom lenses: the Z 28-135mm f4 PZ and the Z 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ. Below is the full list of changes and improvements, along with direct download links.
Check also: All PowerZoom Lenses
Nikon Z7II firmware update version 1.70 - Download
- Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
- [русский (RU)] has been added to the languages available via the [Language] item in the [SETUP MENU] for Z 7II cameras sold in the Middle East.
- Fixed the following issues:
- Shutter release would sometimes be disabled or the frame advance rate would drop after the focus point was moved using [Touch AF].
- The playback display would unintentionally switch to the shooting display when [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] monitor mode was selected.
- The focus point would sometimes not be displayed after reactivating the standby timer when [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] monitor mode was selected.
- The shutter releases on the remote cameras would be unavailable in synchronized release using wireless remote controllers.
Nikon Z6II firmware update version 1.70 - Download
- Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses.
- [русский (RU)] has been added to the languages available via the [Language] item in the [SETUP MENU] for Z 7II cameras sold in the Middle East.
- Fixed the following issues:
- Shutter release would sometimes be disabled or the frame advance rate would drop after the focus point was moved using [Touch AF].
- The playback display would unintentionally switch to the shooting display when [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] monitor mode was selected.
- The focus point would sometimes not be displayed after reactivating the standby timer when [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] monitor mode was selected.
- The shutter releases on the remote cameras would be unavailable in synchronized release using wireless remote controllers.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |  |
| Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Nikon Z6 Mark III |
| Sensor Resolution | 24.0 MP | 46.0 MP | 24.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-14 | 2024-06-17 |
| Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 64 - 25600( expands to 32 - 102400) | ISO 100 - 64000( expands to 50 - 204800) |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift | Sensor-shift | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | | |
| Weight | 705g | 705g | 760g |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm | 134 x 101 x 70mm | 139 x 102 x 74mm |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Focus Points | 273 | 493 | 299 |
| Min AF Detecting Range | -4.5eV | -3eV | -10eV |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | | |
| Focus Bracket | | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 30 sec | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec |
| Continuous Drive | 14.0fps | 10.0fps | 14.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Video fps at Max | 60p,30p, 25p, 24p | 60p,30p, 25p, 24p | 60p,30p, 25p, 24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| CFexpress Support | Type B | Type B | Type B |
| UHS XQD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 410 | 420 | 380 |
| Battery Model | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c | EN-EL15c |
| RAW Video | | | |
| Webcam | | | |
| Anti Flicker | | | |
| Microphone Port | | | |
| Headphone Port | | | |
| Wifi | | | |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Timelapse | | | |
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Top LCD | | | |
| LCD Size | 3.20" | 3.20" | 3.20" |
| Screen dots | 2100000 | 2100000 | 2100000 |
| Touch Screen | | | |
| Viewfinder | | | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.8x | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3,690,000 | 3,690,000 | 5,670,000 |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | | |
| AF Joystick | | | |
| Bluetooth | | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
