| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D6 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D5 |
| MSRP | $6499 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.33 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.8 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 102,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 3,280,000 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2432 (DX format) |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4.5 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 105 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 105 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,359k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.72x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 900 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 14.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP Up to 60 fps at 2 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Normal redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction rear-curtain sync off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; 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 |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV MP4 |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input 1 x RJ45 Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Wired or smartphone |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5" |
| Package Weight | 6.165 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL18c |
| Battery Life | 3580 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required) |
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