Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body

Sharp Details from Edge to Edge

The Z 6 combines a 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI image sensor with Nikon’s advanced EXPEED 6 image processor for the sharp, vibrant, high resolution photos and videos that Nikon is renowned forThe 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. .

ISO 51,200 (Expandable To 204,800)

Maximum low-light capability.

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).

273-Point On-Sensor PDAF

The points of the story.

273* 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.

*231 on-sensor PDAF points used for video In FX-based movie format with single-point AF.

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.

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 stills*. This is 4K as it was meant to be.

*During 4K recording

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 4K Full Pixel Readout

High resolution video capture. The Z6 is capable of full-pixel readout, utilizing a wealth of information - equivalent to 6k - to deliver sharp, beautiful full-frame 4k UHD/30p movies in FX-based movie format.

Slow Motion Videos

Capture every detail of movement with 120 FPS. Then play them back at 30, 25or 24 FPS for jaw-dropping, fluid slow motion in 1080p High Definition.

New NIKKOR Z Lenses

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.

Legendary F-Mount NIKKOR Lenses

Greater performance from the lenses you love.

When used with the optional Mount Adapter FTZ, more than 90 F-Mount Nikkor lenses maintain all of their sharpness, resolving power and functionality and gain the advantages of the Z 6’s in-body VR, silent shooting, PDAF focusing system*, 4K video and more. Approximately 360 F-Mount Nikkor lenses can be used. Compatibility as only Nikon can deliver.

*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

In-Body 5-Axis VR Image Stabilization

5-axis in-camera VR image stabilization effectively reduces roll, the most common camera vibration during video recording as well as yaw, pitch, X and Y. During video recording, optical VR is combined with electronic VR (e-VR) for even steadier shots.

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*, 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.

*approximation

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.

Streamlined, familiar ergonomics

At home in your hands

A deep grip design to balanced weight feel great with both NIKKOR Z and F-Mount NIKKOR lenses with the Mount Adapter FTZ. Buttons and dials are comfortable placed - features like the sub-selector and AF-On button are in the same position as the D850. Unmistakably Nikon.

Flagship Nikon Durability

Ready for tough assignments

A skeleton forged from ultra-strong Magnesium Alloy, the same material used in the D850 and D5 for its extreme durability and incredible strength-to weight ratio. The same brake mechanism and shutter blade material used in the D850, tested for 200,000 cycles* while actually loaded in the camera. The Z 6 is ready for the field.

*Based on Nikon Research