For all your creative desires — Multifunctional FX-format mirrorless camera with excellent high-sensitivity performance and video features

Designed with a compact body, while providing superior high-sensitivity performance and outstanding video features, the Z 6 — featuring 24.5 effective megapixels — is ready to excel in a broad range of shooting scenarios. Taking advantage of the new EXPEED 6 image-processing engine, it achieves a standard sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200, reducing noise effectively even at the higher end while maintaining resolution. Continuous shooting at up to approx. 12 fps is also available. Professional and amateur filmmakers alike will appreciate the camera's wide array of movie functions, including full-pixel readout full-frame 4K UHD, Full HD 100/120p and 10-bit N-Log. The Z 6 offers all this in a streamlined system with the same level of reliability as Nikon D-SLRs, and the superior optical performance of NIKKOR Z lenses.

• Overview
• Specifications

• 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.

  • 24.5 Megapixels
  • FX Format
  • 12 FPS Continuous Shooting
  • 100-51,200 ISO (Expandable to 204,800)
  • 4K UHD 3840x2160 at 30/25/24p

  Feels Like a Nikon

  As comfortable and familiar as an old friend.

  New NIKKOR Z Lenses

  The next generation of NIKKOR glass.

  Empowered by the larger Z Mount and shorter 16mm flange focal distance, Nikkor Z lenses gather more light and break traditional rules of the “sweet spot”. Forget about stopping down for maximum sharpness—Nikkor Z are at their best and deliver corner-to-corner sharpness even at their widest aperture.

  273-Point Hybrid Af System

  Fast, accurate autofocus.

  273-Point On-Sensor PDAF

  273² on-sensor AF points cover 90% of the frame (approx.) horizontally and vertically. Subjects are acquired quickly when they enter the frame and tracked throughout the frame, even to the far edges.

  New Hybrid Autofocus

  Using an AF algorithm optimized for its FX-format sensor, Z 6 automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detect AF and contrast-detect AF to fine-tune focus. The light-shielding phase detection pixels are carefully arranged on the sensor to preserve light, ensuring accurate AF even in dim lighting.

  New Subject Tracking

  Whether shooting eye-level with the EVF or in Live View with the LCD, Auto Area AF smoothly tracks your subject. When shooting portraits for example the system pays attention to the upper body, too, maintaining focus position when your subject briefly turns away from the camera or moves out of view.

  Get the latest Subject Tracking performance which Requires Firmware 3.0

  Eye-Detection AF

  Eye-Detection AF is a powerful tool for capturing portraits that tracks and locks focus on your subject’s eye not only with AF-S (Single AF) mode, but also with AF-C (Continuous AF) mode—especially useful when your subject keeps changing their pose. Eye-Detection AF is also capable of intelligently recognizing the eyes of multiple people in the frame, giving you the freedom to choose which person and eye to focus on and can even remain locked on eyes that become partially or temporarily obstructed.

  New Animal Detection AF

  Capture still images when focus has been acquired on a dog or cat's eye, even in situations that were previously difficult for auto-area AF. When shooting a video dog or cat’s face can be detected.

  Requires Firmware 3.0

  Pure Viewing Experience

  Just like the real thing.

  New 3.6m-Dot Quad VGA Viewfinder

  Oh, what a view.

  Take an ultra-high resolution QUAD VGA display, add Nikon optics for magnification, including Aspherical lens elements and Fluorine coating, and you’ve got an EVF experience unlike any before it. Minimal lag and blackout, 100% frame coverage (approx.), corner-to-corner clarity and sharp magnification. It has the feel of an optical viewfinder, and you can use it for both stills and videos.

  New Icon-Driven Info Display

  Keep your eye on the prize.

  All relevant info is displayed out of the way and is easy on the eyes. A new customizable menu appears right inside the viewfinder, so you can quickly adjust settings without ever taking your eye off the shot. Focus modes, white balance, exposure, VR settings, Picture Controls, and more—all within eye’s reach. Preview exposure and white balance changes, image stabilization and depth-of-field in real time. You can even review the photo or video you just shot.

  In-Body VR Image Stabilization

  Steady as it goes.

  Up To 5 Stops Of VR Image Stabilization

  Powerful in-body 5-axis VR image stabilization is applied to whatever Nikkor Z lens you’re using. Up to five stops³ of image stabilization in up to five directions—yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. During video recording, optical VR is combined with electronic VR (e-VR) for even steadier shots. Normal VR mode for static subjects. Sports VR for moving subjects.

  VR For F-Mount NIKKOR Lenses

  For the first time, F-Mount Nikkor lenses like the AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED or AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED can benefit from in-body 3-axis VR⁴. Nikkor lenses that already have VR, like the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, get the added benefit of roll axis for a total of 3-axis VR. Just add the optional Mount Adapter FTZ and you’re good to go.

  Portable Cinematic Powerhouse

  Made for video.

  Full Frame 4K Ultra HD

  Amazing productions start here.

  Capture cinematic 16:9 4K UHD/30p video in full-frame using the total width and resolution of the Z 6’s backside-illuminated sensor. Full-pixel readout for sharper 4K footage with rich information equivalent to 6K. Clean output at high ISO. Zero crop factor with full-frame Nikkor Z and F-Mount Nikkor lenses. Focus Peaking in both 4K and 1080p recording. Simultaneous 8MP stills⁵. This is 4K as it was meant to be.

  4K Time-Lapse

  Travel through time.

  Shoot up to 9,999 full-resolution stills using Interval Timer (and zero shutter vibration), then combine them into one 4K movie with 3rd party software. Or create time-lapse sequences right in the camera with exposure smoothing and extended low-light metering range—great for star trails and light painting.

  New N-Log With View Assist

  Maximum detail, viewable in-camera.

  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.

  New 10-Bit HDMI Output

  What’s the difference between 8-bit and 10-bit recording? Only about 1 billion more colors (64X more data)—so much more flexibility in post-processing. Record directly to an optional external recorder with 10-bit output via HDMI, the industry standard. Simultaneously record uncompressed 8-bit 4K UHD movie files to the memory card and an external recorder. (Atomos Open Protocol supported for syncing start/stop.)

  Smooth, Quiet AF

  The speed, smoothness and accuracy of the Z 6’s AF system is ideal for video. It’s virtually silent, very little chance it will be picked up by an external mic. When used with Nikkor Z lenses, "breathing" and "wobbling" are all but eliminated. You can even touch to focus using the LCD for fast transitions between subjects.

  Expanded Versatility

  Creativity meets innovation.

  New Z Mount

  17% larger internal diameter than Nikon’s acclaimed F Mount. Wider than any full-frame mount available⁶. It totally changes what’s possible with lens design. Enhanced low-light performance. Even illumination from corner-to-corner. Maximum apertures as wide as f/0.95. Faster data transfer between camera and lens. This is the ideal balance between mount diameter, large image sensor and flange focal distance.

  12 FPS Shooting

  Built for speed.

  Shoot up to 12 FPS at full resolution in Hi+ mode (12-bit RAW or JPEG) without the need for an external battery pack. When speed matters—and it always matters—you’ll catch the shots others might miss.

  ISO 51,200 (Expandable To 204,800)

  The Z 6’s 24.5MP image sensor along with the Z Mount’s light gathering potential and flawless Expeed 6 noise reduction free you to capture beautiful photos and videos at extremely high ISO settings—up to ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 204,800).

  Silent Mode

  A great advantage of a mirrorless design is the ability to shoot in near silence. Quietly capture important moments during recitals, weddings, newborn photography…anywhere silence is golden.

  Connectivity

  Connections? It’s got a few.

  Built-In Wi-Fi®

  Transfer images to compatible smart devices 2X faster than previously possible—up to 25 mbps. Choose between the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands for optimum transfer speeds⁷.

  Built-In Bluetooth Low Energy

  The Z 6 can automatically connect whenever your compatible smart device is in range. Send original resolution JPEGs or have the camera automatically transfer 2MB versions of your photos as you shoot them.

  Remote Shooting

  With SnapBridge version 2.5 or greater, you can also use your compatible smartphone as a remote monitor and controller. Touch focus, adjust settings like exposure mode, white balance and more, then fire the shutter.

  New USB Battery Charging

  For the first time in a full-frame Nikon camera, you can charge the Z 6’s new EN-EL15b battery in the camera through a standard USB-C connection—from your computer, a wall outlet or other charging device⁸. Already have EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries⁹? They work with the Z 6, too.

  New Connectivity Option

  Connect to a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi and wirelessly transfer RAW, JPEG and movie files. Two modes available: Camera Access Point mode, for connecting directly to a PC, and Station (STA) mode, for connecting over a router¹⁰.

  Remote Shooting and RF Speedlight Control

  Capture and create remotely.

  Take control of the light with any compatible Nikon Speedlight. Use the optional WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller for wirelessly controlling SB-5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or outdoors in bright sunlight. Advanced Wireless Lighting using optically controlled Speedlights like the SB-700 and SB-500 is also possible. For remote shooting, the WR-1 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controllers can be used.

  ProRes RAW ® Support

  A firmware upgrade for Z 6 and Z 7 will enable support for ProRes RAW when using the kit’s included ATOMOS Ninja V. ProRes RAW provides the quality and convenience of ProRes while preserving the camera’s RAW sensor data, giving you maximum flexibility during post productions.

   

  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.

  ^± Wi-Fi Compatibility

  This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi^® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone^®, iPad^®, and/or iPod touch^® 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 6.0, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0 or later, 8.0 or later, 9.0 or later, 10
  iOS 11.4, iOS 12.4
  A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

• Body type
  Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
  Sensor
  Max resolution	6048 x 4024
  Other resolutions	3936 x 2624 (DX crop), 4016 x 4016 (1:1), 6048 x 3400 (16:9)
  Image ratio w:h	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
  Effective pixels	25 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	25 megapixels
  Sensor size	Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
  Sensor type	CMOS
  Processor	Expeed 6
  Image
  ISO	Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800)
  Boosted ISO (minimum)	50
  Boosted ISO (maximum)	204800
  White balance presets	12
  Custom white balance	Yes (6 slots)
  Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
  Image stabilization notes	5-axis
  CIPA image stabilization rating	5 stop(s)
  Uncompressed format	RAW
  JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal, basic
  Optics & Focus
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
  Manual focus	Yes
  Number of focus points	273
  Lens mount	Nikon Z
  Focal length multiplier	1×
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Tilting
  Screen size	3.2″
  Screen dots	2,100,000
  Touch screen	Yes
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	Electronic
  Viewfinder coverage	100%
  Viewfinder magnification	0.8×
  Viewfinder resolution	3,690,000
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
  Aperture priority	Yes
  Shutter priority	Yes
  Manual exposure mode	Yes
  Subject / scene modes	No
  Built-in flash	No
  External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
  Flash modes	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
  Continuous drive	12.0 fps
  Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  WB Bracketing	Yes
  Videography features
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	XQD card
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
  USB charging	Yes
  HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
  Microphone port	Yes
  Headphone port	Yes
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	802.11ac + Bluetooth
  Remote control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	Yes
  Battery	Battery Pack
  Battery description	EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
  Battery Life (CIPA)	310
  Weight (inc. batteries)	675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
  Dimensions	134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  Timelapse recording	Yes
  GPS	None