Product Overview
The versatile Z 6 from Nikon is an all-purpose FX-format camera with 24.5 effective megapixels, and supports the wide sensitivity range of ISO 100–51200. This model (1598) includes the standard zoom NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S - with a standard focal-length range from wide-angle 24mm to medium-telephoto 70mm which can effectively cover a wide variety of scenes and subjects while rendering performance that will change the perception of what is possible with zoom lenses with a maximum aperture of f/4.
With superior performance at high ISO sensitivities and full-frame 4K UHD video capture with full pixel readout, the Z 6 responds to a variety of needs, such as shooting in dimly lit environments and high-quality movie recording. Equipped with a backside illumination Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with built-in focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels, and the latest image-processing engine, EXPEED 6 - Z 6 is 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.
Includes
- Z 6 Camera body:
- EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- MH-25a Battery Charger
- UC-E24 USB Cable
- HDMI/USB Cable Clip
- BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
- AN-DC19 Strap
- BF-N1 Body Cap
- DK-29 Rubber Eyecup
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S:
- LC-72B Snap-On Front Lens Cap
- LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
- HB-85 Bayonet Lens Hood
- CL-C1 Lens Case
Features
- Equipped with a new backside illumination Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels the Z 6 has an effective pixel count of 24.5 megapixels, and supports a broad range of standard sensitivities, from ISO 100–51200 (additional reduction to the equivalent of ISO 50 and expansion to the equivalent of ISO 204800).
- A fast and accurate hybrid AF system with focus points covering approximately 90% of the imaging area the Z 6 has 273 focus points2, enabling broad coverage of approximately 90% of the imaging area both horizontally and vertically. This hybrid AF system uses an algorithm optimized for the FX-format sensor, to automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detection AF and contrast-detect AF when focusing to achieve focus.
- The new EXPEED 6 image-processing engine for sharp and clear imaging, and new functions that support creativity employing the superior resolving power of NIKKOR Z and NIKKOR F mount lenses, subjects are rendered more sharply than ever before. Noise is also effectively reduced.
- An electronic viewfinder that utilizes Nikon's superior optical and image-processing technologies to offer a clear and natural view with an approximately 3690k-dot OLED panel has been adopted. The electronic viewfinder has frame coverage and magnification of approximately 100% and 0.8×, respectively, as well as an approximately 37.0° diagonal viewing angle.
- An ergonomic design unique to Nikon that enables intuitive and familiar operation with a body that is compact, while boasting a firm grip that is easy to hold, and the sub-selector and buttons such as AF-ON, ISO, and exposure compensation are all placed so that they can be operated swiftly and easily.
- Video functions such as 10-bit N-Log that enables wide dynamic range, and timecoding that respond to professional needs supporting not only full-frame 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)/30p movies using the FX-based video format, but also Full-HD/120p movies. Sharper 4K UHD movies are made possible, using the full-pixel readout4. Additionally, Active D-Lighting, electronic vibration reduction, and focus peaking can be used with 4K UHD and Full-HD movie recording.
- Nikon's first6 in-camera vibration reduction with approx. 5.0-stop7 effectiveness that provides compensation for movement along five axes. The effects of vibration reduction are equivalent to a shutter speed up to approximately 5.0 stops6.
- Additional features include:
- Same level of strength and durability, as well as dust- and drip- resistance, as the Nikon D850, offered in a compact body
- A 3.2-in., approximately 2100k-dot touch-sensitive LCD monitor, with a tilting mechanism
- Silent photography function eliminates shake and noise caused by shutter release,
- Peaking stack image function9 enables confirmation of the area in focus after shooting using focus shift, which is convenient for focus stacking10
- High-speed continuous shooting (extended)11 at approximately 9 fps (Z 7) and 12 fps (Z 6) captures fast motion
- Interval timer photography that makes 8K (Z 7) time-lapse movie creation10 possible
- An extended low-light metering range12 allows users to easily capture scenes such as the transition from sunset to starry night sky, using aperture-priority auto exposure
- Built-in Wi-Fi® for direct connection to a smart device using SnapBridge
- Built-in Wi-Fi® makes the transfer of images and movies to a computer possible
- Support for existing digital SLR camera accessories such as the EN-EL15/a/b batteries, WT-7/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter (available separately) for transferring images and movies at high speed over a wired or wireless LAN, and radio-controlled/optical controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, which makes flexible multi-flash photography possible
Specifications
- Effective Pixels: 24.5 million
- Sensor Size: 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
- Image Sensor Format: FX
- Storage Media: XQD memory cards
- Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution: 12 frames per second
- 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
- 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
- Movie:
- 4K UHD: 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps
- 4K UHD: 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps
- 4K UHD: 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 120 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 100 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
- Full HD: 1,920x1,080 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: 3.2 in. diagonal
- Monitor Type:
- Tilting TFT
- Touch-Sensitive LCD
- 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
- 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) camera body only
