With the announcement of the new Nikon Z6III last week, it inspired me to have a little fun thought experiment as the Nikon lineup of mirrorless cameras continues to take shape. I’ve been using Nikon cameras for the last two decades as a professional commercial photographer working in the advertising space. Their sturdy DSLR camera bodies were the foundation of my gear package from the very beginning.
And, while their transition to mirrorless wasn’t exactly the smoothest, I always had faith that the company would find its footing and rediscover its competitive edge. And, boy, was I right! Beginning with the Z9 in 2021, Nikon has been on a roll producing industry-leading products for all levels of the business. It’s been a long time coming.
But, with the announcement of the , I think Nikon can finally boast a product line from A to Z that can compete with every other brand in the industry. So, if you are looking at camera options in the Nikon lineup, where should you start? Well, first we have to ask a few questions. No two photographers are created equal.
By that, I mean that every single photographer has their own unique set of preferences and client needs which help to dictate which system is best for them. I, for example, am a commercial photographer but also a commercial director and narrative filmmaker. That dictates a few things for me.
One, resolution matters on the still side as the images I’m creating will be used by my clients in various ways and formats tha.
