Nikon D6

Nikon D6
Nikon D6
+ AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeDigital single-lens reflex camera
Released12 February 2020;
4 years ago
 (2020-02-12)
Intro priceUS$6,499.95
Lens
Lens mountNikon F-mount
LensInterchangeable
Sensor/medium
Sensor36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format, 6.4 µm pixel size
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor makerNikon manufactured by Sony which purchased Toshiba's image sensor business
Maximum resolution5568 × 3712 pixels
(20.8 megapixels)
Film speedISO equivalency 100 to 102,400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50–3,280,000 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Storage mediaTwo CFexpress (Type-B) card slots
Focusing
Focus modesAuto selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Face-Priority AF (Live View and D-Movie only), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus areas105-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 37K; 105 points user-selectable
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Exposure metering180,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor
Flash
FlashNone, External only
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Continuous shooting14 frame/s up to 200 RAW images
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification
General
Video recording4K up to 30 fps
1080p up to 60 fps
LCD screen3.2-inch diagonal, (2,359,000 dots), touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL18c Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions6.3 by 6.5 by 3.7 inches (160 mm × 165 mm × 94 mm)
Weight1,450 grams w/ battery and 2 CFexpress cards
Made inJapan
Chronology
PredecessorNikon D5
SuccessorNikon Z9

The Nikon D6 is a full frame professional DSLR camera announced by Nikon Corporation on February 11, 2020, to succeed the D5 as its flagship DSLR. It has a resolution of 20.8 MP, like the D5. The D6 has a newer Expeed 6 processor that supports burst shooting at up to 14 fps. It has 105 cross type focus points.[1][2]

Features

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While the D6 retains many features of the Nikon D5, it offers the following new features and improvements:

  • Nikon EXPEED6 image processor
  • Supports burst shooting at up to 14 fps
  • New Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module with 105 focus points, all cross-type sensors
  • Increasing continuous shooting speed to 14 fps with full AF
  • Dual CFexpress (Type B) card slots, compatible as well with XQD cards
  • 105 focus points all of which are cross points.
  • Built in WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Support for GNS systems: GPS, GLONASS, QZSS
  • Exposure up to 900 seconds

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Nikon D6: Here are the official specifications and image samples". Digital Photography Review. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  2. ^ "Decisive Power. Faster Workflow. Absolute Reliability: The New Nikon D6 Gives Professionals the Edge When It Matters Most" (Press release). Nikon. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
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