03/10/2026
Well… this week was pretty exciting in the camera world at my house.
I just unboxed my brand-new Nikon Z7 II, and it’s officially the newest member of my camera family. 📷
For years my trusty Nikon D850 has been my go-to camera for real estate, landscape, and urban photography. That camera has captured many homes, Idaho sunrises, historic barns, city streets, and plenty of HDR images along the way. It’s still an incredible camera and will absolutely remain part of my kit.
But I’ve been curious about Nikon’s mirrorless system for a while now, and the Z7 II seemed like the perfect next step. Same high-resolution capability I love, but in a mirrorless body with some impressive new technology.
The unboxing feels a little like Christmas morning for myself... carefully opening the box, pulling out the camera body, that fresh-out-of-the-box feel, and wondering about all the photos it’s going to capture in the years ahead.
I’m really looking forward to putting this camera to work on Idaho landscapes, urban scenes, and some upcoming HDR photography.
The D850 isn’t going anywhere, but the Z7 II is about to start earning its keep.
Now comes the fun part... getting it out into nature and the city.
Have any of you made the jump to mirrorless cameras yet?
