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Nikon Z7 II
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Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 II is an advanced high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera developed for photographers and visual artists who require uncompromising detail, broad dynamic range, and exceptional operational agility. Centered on a 45.7-megapixel FX-format backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter, it leverages dual EXPEED 6 processing engines to deliver double the processing throughput, deeper buffer capacity, and significantly enhanced overall system responsiveness. The camera integrates in-body five-axis sensor-shift image stabilization capable of up to five stops of vibration reduction, a 493-point phase-detection autofocus system with sophisticated eye-detection capabilities for both humans and animals, and a blackout-free 3.69-million-dot Quad VGA electronic viewfinder housed within an extensively weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body.

For photographic disciplines where micro-contrast, resolving power, and extreme color fidelity are critical, the Nikon Z7 II serves as a reliable benchmark instrument. Its native base sensitivity of ISO 64 offers remarkable dynamic range and shadow recovery comparable to medium-format digital capture, making it exceptionally well suited for landscape expeditions, architectural surveys, commercial advertising, fine-art reproduction, and studio fashion assignments. The dual processors enable continuous shooting speeds of up to 10 frames per second with full autofocus and autoexposure tracking, allowing shooters to capture fleeting expressions and subtle movements with absolute confidence while maintaining complete 45.7-megapixel resolution.

In professional studio workflows and challenging field production environments, the Nikon Z7 II delivers substantial practical advantages. Addressing key professional requirements, it features dual memory card slots supporting one ultra-fast CFexpress Type B or XQD card alongside one UHS-II SD card for simultaneous backup, overflow management, or RAW/JPEG separation. Photographers benefit from direct compatibility with the expanding range of native Nikkor Z lenses, as well as seamless integration of hundreds of F-mount lenses via the FTZ mount adapter. With full-frame 4K UHD video recording at 60p, 10-bit N-Log and HDR (HLG) external output via HDMI, and continuous USB-C power delivery, it stands as a comprehensive imaging solution for demanding creators.

  • 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
  • 4K 60fps video with 10-bit 4:2:2 output
  • 493 focus points with eye detection
  • Dual CFexpress/XQD + SD card slots
  • 3.69M dot EVF with 0.8x magnification
  • 45.7MP Full Frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
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Specifications

Year 2020
Sensor 45.7 MP · Full Frame
Mount Nikon Z
IBIS Yes
Weight 705 g
Launch Price USD 1,997
Current Price USD 1,897 (Feb/2026)
Battery 420 shots
General
Brand
Nikon
Line or model
Z7 II
Suggested RAW software
NDPix Photo Editor Suggested software for RAW processing, photo editing, and workflow optimization.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
45.7 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
Sensor type
BSI CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
Processor
Dual EXPEED 6
ISO range
ISO 64-25600 (expandable to 32-102400) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
Focus & Performance
Focus points
493 Number of available autofocus points.
Body
Body type
Mirrorless
Body classification
Mirrorless
Body dimensions
705g · 134 × 101 × 70 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
Viewfinder
EVF 3.69M dots, 100% coverage, 0.8x magnification Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
Display
Screen size
3.2″ tilting touchscreen (2.1M dots) Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
Screen resolution
2.1M dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
Touch screen
Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
Screen articulation
Tilting screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
Video
Video modes
4K at 60fps · FHD at 120fps · 10-bit 4:2:2 HDMI Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
4K max FPS
60 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
FHD max FPS
120 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
Connectivity
Wireless connectivity
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
Additional info
Battery type
Battery EN-EL15c Battery type/model used by the camera.
Continuous shooting
Up to 10 fps continuous shooting. Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
Storage media
Dual card slots: 1 CFexpress/XQD + 1 UHS-II SD. Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
Launch price
USD 1,997 In 2020, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
Current price
USD 1,897 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Feb/2026.
Mount
Nikon Z Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.

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