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Nikon Z 6 Mirrorless Camera

All-around performance.

All-around amazing.

Adaptability. It's about remaining fluid, open. Preparing for nothing, but being ready for anything. Thriving in whatever situation comes along. The Z 6 is perhaps the most adaptable camera we've ever created. It's at the sweet spot of speed, resolution and low-light performance. All combined with the advantages of a lightweight mirrorless design, a revolutionary new full-frame lens mount with matched lenses and seamless integration with Nikon's DSLR system—including the F-Mount Nikkor lenses you love. This is mirrorless versatility as only Nikon could create.
  • 24.5Megapixels
  • FXFormat
  • 12 FPSContinuous Shooting
  • 100-51,200ISO (Expandable to 204,800)
  • 4K UHD3840x2160 at 30/25/24p

Technology

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    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

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    4K UHD

    4K is an emerging standard for digital motion picture resolution. 4K UHD is 3840x2160 and provides four times as much resolution as Full HD (1920x1080).

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Z 6 Product Tour

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Z Mount Structure & Design

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NIKKOR Z Lens Technology

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Nikon Z: Slow Motion Video by Kristi Odom

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Good Morning by Robin Layton

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Discover Dubai

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Filming Discover Dubai

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Z Series - First Look

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Z series Brochure

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Engineer Interviews Brochure

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Z 6 Autofocus Guide

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Behind The Scenes with Anthony Arendt

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Small Footprints: Deanne Fitzmaurice

Feels Like a Nikon

As comfortable and familiar as an old friend.

273-Point Hybrid Af System

Fast, accurate autofocus.

Pure Viewing Experience

Just like the real thing.

In-Body VR Image Stabilization

Steady as it goes.

Portable Cinematic Powerhouse

Made for video.

New N-Log With View Assist

N-LOG format preserves more detail, up to 12 stops of dynamic range, shadows and highlights to make color grading more precise in post. For easier spot checking of focus and exposure, the new View Assist function displays simple gradation compensation, highly useful for confirming the final look of the footage.

Nikon N-Log 3D LUT

Capture extraordinary details in your videos with 10 bit N-Log to take advantage of the dynamic range of the image sensor and then apply Nikon’s N-Log 3D LUT (lookup table) to the footage to recreate the color accuracy that Nikon is known for.  The LUT is available for the Rec. 709 color space and makes color grading a snap in Adobe Premier Pro CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 15. This LUT enables adjustment of brightness, saturation and hue.

Expanded Versatility

Creativity meets innovation.

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Connectivity

Connections? It’s got a few.

RAW Video Output Support

Upgrade your camera to output ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW footage directly from the image sensor to a compatible external capture device. RAW video output preserves the camera's RAW sensor data, giving you maximum flexibility during post production.

Key Features

1 Full AF/AE supported when using FX or DX AF-S Type G/D/E, AF-P type G/E, AF-I type D and AF-S / AF-I Teleconverters.2 231 on-sensor PDAF points used for video In FX-based movie format with single-point AF.3 Based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is attached, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.4 Requires use of the Mount Adapter FTZ.5 During 4K recording.6 As of 8/23/18.7 May not be available in certain countries.8 Requires optional EH-7P Charging AC Adapter. Camera cannot be used while charging via USB.9 EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries cannot be charged in the camera via USB.10 Wireless Transmitter Utility software must be installed on the computer.
SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App

System Requirements:

Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2:

Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.

Compatible cameras:

Z 9, Z 8, Z f, Z 7II/Z 7, Z 6II/Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30, D6, D780, D850, D500

As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:

D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels

    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Movie

    Movie

    4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 120 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 100 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except, 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo, when quality is fixed at high
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 can also be used, but note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge and that charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15b batteries only
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.3 in. (134 mm) x 4 in. (100.5 mm) x 2.7 in. (67.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    20.7 oz. (585 g)
  • Type
    Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Effective Pixels
    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Total Pixels
    25.28 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)6,048 x 4,024
    (M)4,528 x 3,016
    (S)3,024 x 2,016
    DX-format
    (L)3,936 x 2,624
    (M)2,944 x 1,968
    (S)1,968 x 1,312
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)6,048 x 3,400
    (M)4,528 x 2,544
    (S)3,024 x 1,696
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)6,048 x 3,400
    (M)4,528 x 2,544
    (S)3,024 x 1,696
    Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
    3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
    1,920 x 1,080
  • File Format Still Images
    NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression), TIFF (RGB), JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; optimal quality compression available, NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
  • Storage Media
    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • Card Slot
    1 slot
  • File System
    DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PictBridge
  • Viewfinder
    1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx.100% horizontal, 100% vertical
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -4 to +2 m−1
  • Eye Sensor
    Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses, F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Speed
    1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X200
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single frame, Low-speed continuous, High-speed continuous, High-speed continuous (extended), Self-timer
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate
    Low-speed continuous: 1-5 fps, High-speed continuous: 5.5 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 12 fps
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    Low-speed continuous: 1-5 fps, High-speed continuous: 5.5 fps, High-speed continuous (extended): 12 fps
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    12 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Matrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
  • Metering Range
    Matrix or center-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV, Spot metering: -4 to +17 EV, Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV, (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
  • Exposure Modes
    Auto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M), User settings (U1, U2, U3)
  • Exposure Compensation
    -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, M, SCENE and EFFECT modes
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Auto, Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Vivid, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 100 - 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    51200
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    50
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    204,800
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
  • Detection Range
    -3.5 to +19 EV (-6 to +19 EV with low-light AF), Detection range (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking, Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  • Focus Point
    273 (single-point AF)
  • AF-Area Mode
    Pinpoint, Single-Point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
  • Focus Modes
    Pinpoint, Single-point, Dynamic-area AF, Wide-area AF (S), Wide-area AF (L), Auto-area AF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    273
  • Vibration Reduction
    5-axis image sensor shift
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200th sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:1/8000 sec.
  • Flash Control
    TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow rear-curtain sync, Slow sync, Off
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
  • White Balance
    Auto (3 types), Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K), Cloudy, Direct sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Natural light auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning, Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode, Movie Live View Mode
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Movie File Format
    MOV, MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM, AAC
  • Movie
    4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840 x 2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 120 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 100 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5 , Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except, 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-mo, when quality is fixed at high
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Movie ISO
    Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 51,200), M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 100 to 51,200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204,800 equivalent) above ISO 51,200, P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit
  • Movie Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • Time Code
    Yes, Drop frame
  • Movie Log Gamma Output
    N-Log with View Assist (HDMI output only)
  • Movie e-VR
    Yes
  • Movie HDMI Output
    Yes, up to 10 bit, Start/Stop supported
  • Movie Focus Peaking
    Yes
  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
    Yes
  • Time-Lapse Movie
    Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option
  • AF for Movie
    AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
  • Raw Video Option
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    2100000 k dots
  • Monitor Type
    Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170° viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Color balance, 11-level manual brightness controls
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Also visible in LiveView Modes, Also visible in Viewfinder
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images), Highlights, Histogram Display, Location Data Display, Movie Playback , Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows, Photo Information, Picture Rating , Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Distortion Control, D-Lighting, Image Overlay, NEF (RAW) Processing, Perspective Control, Red-eye Reduction, Resize, Side-by-Side Comparison, Straighten, Trim, Trim Movie
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Interface
    USB: Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB), HDMI: Type C HDMI connector, Accessory terminal: Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional accessories, Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported), Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac, Operating frequency: 2412–2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180–5700 MHz, Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm 5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm, Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • Bluetooth
    Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification, Version 4.2, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz , Approximately 10 m (32 ft.) without interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles
  • GPS
    Via the SnapBridge app
  • Save/Load Camera Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    38
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery, EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 can also be used, but note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge and that charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15b batteries only
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    310
    Movies:Approx. 85 min. of movie recording
  • AC Adapter
    EH-7P Charging AC Adapter, EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
  • Battery Charger
    MH-25A Battery Charger
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.3 in. (134 mm) x 4 in. (100.5 mm) x 2.7 in. (67.5 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    20.7 oz. (585 g)
  • Operating Environment
    Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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