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Nikon D6

Nikon D6 Key Features:

  • DSLR Camera Type
  • 2020-05-21 Release Date
  • Gallery 20.8MP
  • Grid Full Frame Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 1270 grams
  • Ideal for Professional Use, Sports, Wildlife Photography
  • $6496 MSRP
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Description

Nikon's flagship camera that claims to hold nothing back. It features Nikon's most powerful auto focus system with 105 fully selectable cross type autofocus points. The D6 has pro-grade weather sealing to let you operate in harsh conditions.

Pros:

  • Illuminated controls to view settings in the dark
  • Highly customizable
  • Autofocus is excellent
  • Ergonomic controls for both landscape and portrait shooting

Cons:

  • A few reviewers mention issues with connecting the camera to smart devices.
  • Heavy
  • Expensive
  • Max continuous video recording time of 29 minutes 59 seconds

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: Nikon F Mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fixed LCD
Touch Screen
Optical Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: .NEF
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 14 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/8000
Max Shutter Speed: 30
Bulb

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 60 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: MP4, MOV
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Format: Linear PCM, AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 100
Max ISO: 102400
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Exposure Modes:

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, AF-F - Continuous focus adjustment based on subject movement but when the shutter is pressed halfway, the focus is locked
Human Eye/Face Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 105

Physical Features

Recording Media: CFexpress cards, Type B, XQD
Width: 160 mm
Height: 163 mm
Depth: 92 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 1270 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 3580
Weatherproof
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
Dual Memory Card Slots
Ethernet RJ-45 terminal
External Microphone Jack
Flash Sync Terminal
Built in GPS
HDMI Mini Out Type C
Headphone Jack
Hot Shoe
Remote Control Terminal
USB Type -C
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Auto Exposure Bracket
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Face Detection
 Focus Bracket
 Focus Peaking
 HDR
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 In-Camera RAW Conversion
 Interval Shooting
 Movie Editing
 Multiple Exposures
 Photo Capture (Still Image Extract From Movie)
 Simultaneous Photo Video
 USB Streaming with Manufacturer Software
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
Digital Zoom: 0
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Auto
Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid