Nikon D6 User Manual

LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/8000 s, f/4.5 • White balance: Auto 0 • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Standard © Clive Mason

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1250 s, f/2.8 • White balance: Auto 0 • Sensitivity: ISO 12800 • Picture Control: Auto © Matthias Hangst

DECISIVE POWER. FASTER WORKFLOW.
ABSOLUTE RELIABILITY.

What do professional sports photographers need to succeed? A fast frame rate and

uncompromising autofocus are only part of the equation. They need a camera that can capture

high-quality images of decisive moments reliably, in almost any situation. And they need to be

able to select and deliver those images to the market faster than anyone else. Nikon’s new D6

flagship FX-format D-SLR camera gives them exactly that, combining a new, higher-density AF

system and EXPEED 6 image-processing engine with improved post-shooting workflow and the

proven ruggedness of the D5. Wherever the game takes you, the D6 will keep you in the lead.

• Nikon’s most powerful, higher-density AF system with 105 all-cross-type focus points

• Faster 1000BASE-T, and wireless communication via built-in Wi-Fi and WT-6/A/B/C Wireless
Transmitter

• Simultaneous JPEG + JPEG recording for JPEG shooters

• Flick operation to prioritize important images to transfer, for faster delivery

• Clear optical viewfinder and newly developed mirror drive structure oer a stable view for sports
scenes with 14-fps* shooting

• EXPEED 6 delivers standard ISO up to 102400 with high image quality even in extremely low light

• Compatibility with Kensington® anti-theft locks

• Diverse selection of NIKKOR telephoto lenses up to 800 mm helps achieve superb images

* Depending on lens, aperture, etc.

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

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ENHANCED POSTSHOOTING WORKFLOW
FOR FASTER DELIVERY

HIGHERSPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
PERFORMANCE

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1921

SUPERB, READYTOPUBLISH IMAGE QUALITY

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2226

NIKON’S PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY AND OPERABILITY

p. 30 SYSTEM CHART p. 31 NOMENCLATURE p. 32 SPECIFICATIONS

pp.

2729

PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM AND SUPPORT

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

Approx. 1.6× higher-density AF coverage with 105
selectable cross-type focus points for more reliable
performance even with complicated subject movements
and in dicult lighting

Surpassing the phenomenal

dependability of the D5, the D6 sets a

new benchmark for AF performance.

Its newly designed Multi-CAM 37K

autofocus sensor module features 105

1

focus points*

selectable — which allows users to focus where they want without

adjusting their composition. The use of a triple-sensor arrangement

for each focus point and the new focus point layout reduce non-AF-

sensitive areas, and achieve approx. 1.6× higher-density AF coverage

compared to the D5, enabling even more accurate subject acquisition.

Moreover, the center focus point works down to -4.5 EV*

others to -4 EV*

with low-contrast subjects.

*1 All 105 focus points are compatible with AF NIKKOR F lenses with apertures of f/5.6 or

faster, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR and the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70­300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR. The 15 central points work with an eective aperture of f/8.

*2 At ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F.

— all cross-type, all

2

and the

2

, making autofocus possible even in dark situations or

Triple-sensor

arrangement (D6)

© Matthias Hangst

D6

D5

Double-sensor

arrangement (D5)

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

17 custom group-area AF mode variations help achieve intended
focus results in various shooting situations

Professional sports photographers often have a specific composition in mind

when capturing the decisive moments in each game or race. The D5’s group-

1

area AF HL*

the conventional cross arrangement, the D6 further expands the group-area AF

layout variations with 17 custom arrangements, which you can select according

to your intended composition and obstacles in the frame. For instance, if you

want to shoot a table tennis player across the net, you can use custom group-

area AF 11 × 3 or 15 × 3 to keep focusing on the player moving laterally. In

critical situations, this becomes a powerful tool for sports shooters.

*1 Horizontal Line. *2 Vertical Line.

and VL*2 modes are known to excel in such scenes. In addition to

AF-area mode: Group-area AF 15 × 1 © Matthias Hangst

AF-area mode: Group-area AF 15 × 3 © Clive Mason

Note: Each pattern of focus points can be moved up, down, to the left or right. All focus points enclosed by the rectangle are also eective.

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

Dedicated new AF engine processes approx.

1.6× more defocus information simultaneously for
enhanced AF tracking of moving subjects

The D6’s autofocus improvements don’t stop at the new

AF module. Its dedicated AF engine has also been newly

developed. By simultaneously calculating approx. 1.6× more

defocus information compared to the D5, the D6 is able to

distinguish the intended area of focus from its surroundings

and reliably maintain focus on it, even as it moves, during

approx. 14-fps high-speed continuous shooting*. The benefit

is especially clear when AF lock-on strength is increased. For

example, even in scenes where a runner’s hand or a table

tennis racket obscures the focused face, you can keep your

focus on the intended subject.

* Depending on lens, aperture, etc.

AF-area mode: Single-point AF © Clive Mason

Dedicated AF engine

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

Advanced Scene Recognition
System improved to further
enhance AF performance

AF performance is enhanced even

further by improvements in the

Advanced Scene Recognition System,

which works together with the D6’s

dedicated AF and EXPEED 6 image-

processing engines. Face and upper

body information, defocus information

and motion detection information

improve the camera’s ability to maintain

focus on laterally moving subjects in

3D-tracking and auto-area AF modes.

In a first for optical viewfinder shooting*,

the D6 also prioritizes focus point

selection based on the positions of

the subject’s eyes. This makes it easier

to keep the subject’s eye in focus for

portrait opportunities.

* When autofocusing using AF sensor module.

Picture Control

• Auto

• Auto

• Natural light auto

Autofocus

• Auto-area AF

• 3D-tracking

• Group-area AF

Subject tracking

Motion detection

Upper body

detection

Face/Eye detection

Image sensor 180K-pixel

Flicker detection

Flicker reductionWhite balance

RGB sensor

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AF-area mode: Auto-area AF
© Matthias Hangst

Exposure control

• Matrix metering

• Highlight-weighted metering

Highlight analysis

Light source

identification

Distance/Defocus

information

• i-TTL balanced fill-flash

Active
D-Lighting

Playback

• Playback zoom of face

POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

“Wide” focus point option enables focusing as intended in
sudden, unexpected situations

Photographers sometimes encounter situations where an opportunity arises

so suddenly that it’s hard to capture the intended subject within the chosen

focus points. The D6’s “wide” option expands the detection area for single-

point AF and dynamic-area AF, making it easier to achieve focus on a subject

even if it is slightly outside the focus point. This feature is particularly useful

when assigned to one of the function buttons, allowing it to be accessed

quickly as required.

AF-area mode: Single-point AF © Clive Mason

Single-point AF (Wide)Single-point AF (Normal)

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POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

Ability to set AF starting point expands the potential of
auto-area AF

The D5’s auto-area AF mode was designed to give professional sports

photographers greater freedom over composition, and this ability is further

enhanced with the D6. For example, in a scene where you expect a downhill

skier or skateboarder to jump from a blind position, you can set the AF

starting point onto a ridge to focus on the athlete as he/she comes suddenly

into view, avoiding obstacles in the foreground. This allows photographers to

concentrate more on framing.

AF-area mode: Auto-area AF © Matthias Hangst

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AF starting point is set on where the athlete is
expected to appear.

Improved AF fine-tuning allows highly precise focusing
throughout the wide-angle to telephoto range with zoom lenses

The D6’s AF fine-tune function now enables you to make subtle adjustments

at both the wide-angle and telephoto ends of zoom lenses, assuring higher

AF precision throughout the zoom range, whether adjusting manually or

automatically. Also, with the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR,

AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR and AF-S NIKKOR 500mm

f/5.6E PF ED VR, the camera can remember unique AF fine-tuning values

optimized for individual lenses. This permits users who have multiple lenses of

the same kind to fine-tune dierently.

Auto AF fine-tune system

1 Achieve focus in live view

2 Dierence of defocus amount (A)

between where the user achieved focus

in live view and phase-detection AF is

calculated

3 (A) is recorded as the AF tuning value

Live view

Viewfinder shooting

POWERFUL, BRAND NEW AF SYSTEM

Pentaprism
Mirror

CMOS sensor

AF sensor

Pentaprism

Mirror
CMOS sensor

AF sensor

(A)

Note: For zoom lenses, this process must be carried out for both the wide- and tele-ends.

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HIGHERSPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
PERFORMANCE

Approx. 14-fps*1 high-speed continuous shooting to capture more
decisive moments

Professional sports shooters can’t aord to miss key moments, and the D6’s

approx. 14-fps high-speed continuous shooting capability with AF and AE

tracking gives you the power to capture them. The camera can maintain this

amazing speed for up to 200 frames of JPEG fine, while allowing real-time

confirmation of the scene through its clear optical viewfinder with approx.

2

0.72× magnification*

reduction mechanism, the D6 further suppresses vibration of the viewfinder

image and oers a stable and sharp view when shooting sports scenes at

14 fps.

*1 Depending on lens, aperture, etc.

*2 50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m

. And thanks to a newly designed mirror bounce

-1

.

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© Matthias Hangst

Approx. 60-fps High-Speed Frame Capture reveals
hidden action

When you want to capture a particular moment, such as

the instant a sprinter lifts their hands o the ground from a

crouching start, the D6 is able to take 2-megapixel images at

1

approx. 60 fps*

2

30 fps*

by keeping the shutter-release button pressed in

movie live view mode. Now you can reveal minute dierences

during moments of critical action, for use in online news

reports.

*1 With Full HD selected for image quality.

*2 With 4K UHD selected for image quality.

Note: AF is locked on the first frame while AE tracks in this mode.

, as well as 8-megapixel images at approx.

HIGHERSPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING PERFORMANCE

Assuming this is the
first frame at both
14 fps and 60 fps

Moments that can be captured

at 60 fps but not at 14 fps

Silent photography with 20.8 megapixels at up to
approx. 10.5 fps

There are times when the sound of a shutter might ruin the

atmosphere. When shooting a golf player concentrating on

reading the green or a press conference where discretion

is required, the D6’s silent photography function in live view

mode allows you to capture sequences at full resolution

in complete silence*. It is also useful for reducing wear on

the shutter mechanism during interval-timer and time-lapse

photography.

* AF is locked on the first frame while AE tracks. Rolling shutter distortion may

occur.

2nd frame at 14 fps

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ENHANCED POSTSHOOTING WORKFLOW
FOR FASTER DELIVERY

Faster wired LAN communication keeps you
ahead of the competition

The speed at which you deliver images to your clients can

literally make or break your business. The D5 was already

highly acclaimed for its image transfer speeds via wired

LAN communication, but the D6 is even faster. Using the

same reliable 1000BASE-T standard, it achieves 15% quicker

transmission — making you even more competitive.

Flexible, reliable wireless communication options

Communication infrastructure varies depending on the

venue, and the D6 gives you the flexibility to deliver

images accordingly. In addition to the 2.4 GHz band,

which tends to be unstable due to radio interference from

other electronic devices, the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi lets you

1

transfer images to your computer*

2

the 5 GHz band*

, ensuring reliable transmission. It also

enables you to transfer images to your smart devices using

SnapBridge. The optional WT-6/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter

is useful for sending images to editors, as it allows transfers

over distances of up to approx. 200 m/656.1 ft with the IEEE

802.11ac standard. Meanwhile, you can keep shooting and

editing while the images are transmitted.

*1 Wireless Transmitter Utility (downloadable from Nikon websites) must be

installed.

*2 Not available in certain areas.

or a router nearby using

SnapBridge for easy image transfers to smart
devices

You can transfer images to your smart devices

using SnapBridge*, letting you post them on

social media for on-the-spot reports. The most

recent SnapBridge ver.2.6 also permits you to

transfer RAW images.

* SnapBridge is compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or smart

devices running on the Android™ operating system. Available free from
Apple App Store® and Google Play™. Please check Nikon’s website for
further information.

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ENHANCED POSTSHOOTING WORKFLOW FOR FASTER DELIVERY

Simultaneous recording of JPEG small/medium in basic image
quality and JPEG large for JPEG shooters

Many sports photojournalists choose the speed of JPEGs over the malleability

of RAW. In order to meet their needs, it’s now possible to record images

simultaneously in two dierent JPEG sizes or quality options onto separate

cards. You can send images at the smaller size for faster delivery while

retaining large JPEGs for subsequent editing.

Ability to designate playback slot and jump between
simultaneously recorded images, for smooth post-shooting
workflow

Slot 1: JPEGs recorded in size
and quality set using the Qual
button or still image recording
menu

Slot 2: JPEGs recorded in S/M
size and BASIC quality

Note: Example of simultaneous JPEG recording.

Sports photographers often send small JPEGs right after shooting to ensure

fast delivery, despite recording larger files at the same time. With the D6, you

can set the card slot storing the smaller JPEGs as the playback slot, allowing

you to quickly select for transfer. When you want to confirm focus with large

JPEG, the i menu lets you jump to the larger file in the other slot, then return

to the smaller one, for more fluid and intuitive operation.

Slot 1

JPEG (L)

Slot 2

JPEG (S)

When selecting Slot 2 as the playback slot

“Jump to copy on other card” in the i menu
allows you to go to Slot 1 to confirm focus on
the large image and then return to Slot 2 to
transfer the small image.

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ENHANCED POSTSHOOTING WORKFLOW FOR FASTER DELIVERY

Flick operation for selecting and sending the most competitive
images even faster

Delivering the winning images fastest is crucial, even when you don’t have

access to wired LAN for high-speed transmission. With the D6, you can use a

1

flick operation*

image to be sent first, before others that have not yet been transmitted —

convenient when using the WT-6/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter. This helps you

get ahead of the competition. It is also possible to assign other commands

such as protect, rate and add voice memo to flick operation, for up to two

upward and downward flicks*

*1 Send command is also available via the i menu, using an assigned function button, or by

simultaneous pressing of OK button and the multi selector center button.

*2 One flick activates the assigned command. Another flick in the same direction cancels the

command.

During automatic transfer

Transfer list

on the LCD monitor during image playback to designate an

2

.

To be sent

Image being sent

0020

0004 0003 0002 0001

Possible to make the 0020 image cut into the top of the waiting list

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ENHANCED POSTSHOOTING WORKFLOW FOR FASTER DELIVERY

Filtered image playback for faster image review

Having faster access to only the images that matter means a lot when you

have limited time to review your shots. The D6 oers a filtered playback

option from the i menu, that displays only images that meet certain criteria:

protected, rated, sent and unsent. You can also now set frame advance of

rated images by rotating the sub-command dial during full-frame playback,

along with the existing options for protected images, stills, movies folders and

10- or 50-frame jump.

Simultaneous deletion of two identical images with a single
operation

When recording identical images to both slots in “RAW and JPEG” or “JPEG

and JPEG”, or identical copies in “Backup recording”, the D6 lets you delete

both at once with a single operation, for improved eciency. If images have

a voice memo attached, you can choose to delete only the memo, or to

delete the image as well.

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SUPERB, READYTOPUBLISH IMAGE
QUALITY

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/8000 s, f/6.3 • White balance: Auto 0 • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Standard

Improved auto white balance for better stability and clear skin
tones

The D6’s EXPEED 6 image-processing engine reproduces clear skin tones

without any color overcast. A newly incorporated “time sequence analysis

algorithm” helps the camera’s auto white balance achieve more precise and

stable white balance results by presuming the current shooting scene based

on chronologically accumulated information. You can expect more stable

auto white balance performance in a variety of

scenarios, whether it’s for sports or portraits.

© Clive Mason

White balance: Auto 1 © Matthias Hangst White balance: Auto 1 © Matthias Hangst

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Standard ISO up to 102400 and EXPEED 6 ensure
images are ready for use, straight from the
camera

High image quality also means speed to the market, as

images from the camera will rarely require post-production

enhancement. The D6 pushes this even further. While

maintaining 20.8 eective megapixels and a highest

standard ISO sensitivity of 102400, its EXPEED 6 image-

processing engine delivers even better image quality, with

noise eectively suppressed throughout the wide ISO

range. What’s more, as EXPEED 6 supports the mid-range

sharpening parameter — which works together with the

existing sharpening and clarity parameters — the resulting

images display more overall sharpness and depth, which

is maintained unchanged even after trimming. The camera

also oers diraction compensation, which helps provide

crisp images when using a smaller aperture to obtain a

deeper depth of field.

SUPERB, READYTOPUBLISH IMAGE QUALITY

• Sensitivity: ISO 6400 © Clive Mason

Quick sharp function enables faster sharpness adjustments

If you want to increase image sharpness rapidly and eectively before or

after the shoot, try the Quick sharp function incorporated in the Picture

Control System. With a single slider operation, it lets you adjust all three

sharpening parameters — sharpening, mid-range sharpening, and clarity —

to deliver optimum results, regardless of usage size.

0 Quick sharp +2Quick sharp -2

20 Creative Picture Controls for instant, distinctively dierent looks

Creative Picture Control oers 20 dierent options for adding a distinctive

feel to your images instantly, in-camera. They are available in all exposure

modes, as well as in movie recording, and you can adjust the eect level

in incremental steps on a range from 0 to 100, to explore your

preferred look.

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Dramatic

More measures for accurate white balance

If auto is selected for white balance in venues where light conditions

are not stable with mixed light sources, the D6 allows you to maintain

consistent white balance by pressing an assigned custom button to

lock the white balance. The camera also makes it easier to measure

white balance using preset manual even when shooting with the

optical viewfinder, as it requires a much smaller area (3×3 focus

points) to acquire gray/white information. This means you don’t have

to switch lenses to acquire preset manual data, letting you keep

shooting smoothly.

SUPERB, READYTOPUBLISH IMAGE QUALITY

PV button

More options for quick editing

The D6 now oers more flexible options for editing images in-camera.

The retouch menu lets you trim images to change them between

horizontal and vertical, as well as quickly and intuitively select the

trimming area by pinching in and out. What’s more, it now enables a

lighten/darken/add image overlay, which was previously only possible

when shooting in multiple-exposure mode, and only with consecutively

shot images. Now you can choose freely from individual images,

sequential images or folders to create multiple exposures in post-

production.

Dark image overlay

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NIKON’S PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY
AND OPERABILITY

Refined operability, with grip and button layout identical to the D5

Gear needs to work like a natural extension of the photographer. Muscle memory is important in the

race to deliver images. The D6 feels just right in your hands, incorporating the same deep, secure grip

and button layout as the D5 to ensure comfortable shooting. While the majority of operation systems are

unchanged, it oers smoother handling, in response to feedback from agency photographers. Full touch

operation is now possible, and the top-deck and rear LCD control panels provide better visibility when

button illumination is used in dark situations. The connector location has also been redesigned to make it

possible to connect an HDMI cable even when the WT-6/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter is attached.

Supports Kensington® lock for theft prevention

To keep the D6 safe against theft, especially when used in a remote camera

position or left in a press room, the camera is designed to be secured

with a Kensington® lock for anti-theft wiring. This allows photographers to

concentrate on what’s important — their job — while assuring peace of mind

when they are away from their equipment.

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NIKON’S PROFESSIONAL RELIABILITY AND OPERABILITY

Dependable real-world ruggedness to keep you
shooting in harsh situations

In competitive real-world shooting situations,

photojournalists’ cameras are bueted by other

photographers’ gear while fighting for position, and they

often have to shoot in freezing conditions or rain. Even

in such tough environments, the D6 is truly dependable.

Employing a light, strong magnesium alloy on the top, rear

and bottom covers, as well as the front and rear body, it

possesses an extremely robust and durable body, while

maintaining high electromagnetic-shielding and heat-

emission performance. Eective sealing and the uneven

structure of joined sections ensure Nikon’s highest resistance

level to dust and water droplets, letting you shoot with the

utmost confidence, even through sudden weather changes.

The shutter unit employs highly durable Kevlar fiber for the

shutter curtains, and has been tested for 400,000 cycles

while actually loaded in a fully assembled camera. Passing

Nikon’s most rigorous tests under rain and dust, as well as

various shocks and impacts, the D6 is ready to take on the

heaviest professional demands.

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Speedier camera setting changes via customizable i button

The i button gives you a shortcut to a wide selection of frequently accessed

camera settings and lets you change them quickly. You can customize the i

menu to show the settings you use most, further streamlining your workflow.

Advanced customization options to meet dierent users’ needs

The D6 has 14 customizable controls (including the focus activation button

on NIKKOR lenses), to which you can assign an array of 46 functions*. In

addition, white balance, AF-area mode and AF lock-on are newly added

as customizable settings for “Recall shooting functions”. This enables sports

shooters to switch instantly between dierent camera settings according to

their needs. For example, while shooting athletic track events in dynamic-area

AF, you can swiftly switch to auto-area AF and focus smoothly on field events

such as javelin.

* Assignable functions dier depending on the control.

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AE/AF lock
FV lock

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Recall shooting functions
Bracketing burst
Sync. release selection
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Framing grid display
Viewfinder virtual horizon
Voice memo
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Select center focus point
Same as AF-ON button
Photo shooting menu bank
AF mode/AF area mode
Choose image area
Active D-Lighting
Exposure delay mode
Shutter spd & aperture lock
1 step spd/aperture
Choose non-CPU lens number
Exposure mode
Exposure compensation
ISO sensitivity
Metering
Rating
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Same as multi selector
Focus point selection

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Optical viewfinder with approx. 0.72× magnification* and approx.
100% frame coverage delivers clear, real-time visibility

It is imperative for professionals to see their subjects’ movements clearly

and in real-time in order to capture decisive moments. That’s why Nikon

designed the D6 as a D-SLR that oers a natural, stress-free view under

various light sources, even during long hours of shooting. The new “Clear

Matte B” viewfinder screen delivers smoother bokeh and more precise focus

confirmation. The detachable viewfinder eyepiece adopts a fluorine coat that

repels dirt and water droplets.

* 50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1.

Dependably long battery life

The D6 demonstrates exceptional energy eciency, so you can concentrate

on shooting without having to worry about battery life. The internal power

circuit has been optimized, and key components such as the EXPEED 6

image-processing engine are designed to minimize energy consumption. The

EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery enables up to approx. 3580 shots per

1

charge in single-frame release mode*

2

release mode*

*1 Based on CIPA Standards.

*2 Under Nikon’s own test conditions.

, and filming for approx. 105 min*1.

, or approx. 8670 shots in continuous-

Built-in GPS for photojournalists to precisely map and synchronize
images*

Accurate location and time information are essential for photojournalists.

To meet their requirements, the D6 is newly equipped with built-in GPS. This

enables news agencies that work with GPS maps to accurately confirm the

locations of captured images, and place images from multiple journalists

working at the same locations in chronological order.

* Compatible with GPS signals emitted from GPS satellites, GLONASS satellites, and Quasi-Zenith

satellites. GPS is not available in certain countries.

IPTC metadata compatible with XMP

With the D6, IPTC metadata is now compatible with XMP. This allows you to

confirm and edit metadata in Photo Mechanic®, the image-browsing software

used by many professionals, for an even more streamlined workflow.

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4K UHD video with enhanced recording capabilities

The D6 oers 4K UHD videos at 30p/25p/24p with dot-by-dot readout, and

Full HD at up to 60p, with a standard ISO range from 100 to 102400. It’s now

possible to record in both MP4 and MOV formats, while the addition of focus

peaking and time codes further enhances operability. You can

also capture still images* (at the same size as videos) while

shooting video, without having to stop recording.

* During movie recording, a maximum of 50 frames in single-frame release is possible.

Time-lapse movies generated in-camera with interval-timer
photography

Interval-timer photography has become more convenient with the D6. Once

you have finished shooting, you can automatically create a time-lapse movie

in-camera, in 4K UHD or Full HD. This allows you to instantly confirm the

results on site. AE bracketing is also possible during interval-timer shooting.

More flexible shutter speed setting extendable up to 900 s

The D6 extends the maximum shutter speed setting from 30 seconds to 900

seconds. You can now shoot extremely long exposures with a single press of

the shutter-release button, without the need to keep it held down, or to use

accessories such as a wireless remote controller or remote release cord.

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PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM AND SUPPORT

Diverse range of NIKKOR F lenses, from ultra-wide-angle to
super-telephoto

Lenses are the decisive factor in photography. NIKKOR F lenses are praised

by leading professionals for their excellent sharpness, and are available in a

diverse lineup of primes and zooms, from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto,

to support various needs. Fast super-telephoto lenses, indispensable for

sports and wildlife shooters, enable astonishing image rendition for indoor

sports and low-light scenes. Combined with the D6, your NIKKOR F lenses

reveal lifelike emotions, sharp and clear from edge to edge.

AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED © Matthias Hangst AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR © Matthias Hangst

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PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM AND SUPPORT

© Matthias Hangst

AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR

One ED glass and two fluorite lens elements combined with Nikon’s new SR (Short-wavelength

Refractive) lens technology achieve superb image quality while minimizing chromatic aberration.

Nikon’s advanced ARNEO Coat, first employed with the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, is used

alongside Nano Crystal Coat to attain unparalleled ultra-low reflection throughout the visible

light spectrum, delivering exceptional clarity even when there are light sources in the frame.

Vibration Reduction (VR) provides compensation equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster.

The algorithm that controls Silent Wave Motor drive has also been enhanced to ensure better AF

tracking performance, even when the speed of the subject’s movement changes suddenly.

* Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode. This value is achieved when attached to a D-SLR camera equipped with a

35mm film size image sensor.

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PROFESSIONAL SYSTEM AND SUPPORT

Dependable support for professionals on a global level (NPS)

Nikon’s relationship with professional photographers is about more than

technology: it’s about ensuring they can always get their job done with

confidence, wherever they are. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) oers a

global support network* to members. This means that if an NPS member

from the United States has an accident and damages their camera while on

assignment in Europe, they can have access to priority repair or rental services

from the local NPS branch. Local NPS support also provides inspection and

cleaning of registered products.

* Support and services are provided at the NPS service centers listed on the NPS Global website.

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SYSTEM CHART

SPEEDLIGHTS

SD-9 High-Performance
Batter y Pack

SB-5000
Speedlight

SB-7 00
Speedlight

SB-500
Speedlight

SB-300
Speedlight

SB-5000 Speedlight

Remote Controller

MICROPHONES

SC-28/29 TTL
Remote Cord

SB-5000 Speedlight

SB-700 Speedlight

SB-500 Speedlight

SB-300 Speedlight

SU-800 Wireless
Speedlight Commander

R1C1 Close-up Speed light
Commander Kit

WR-A10 WR AdapterWR-R10 Wirel ess

ME-W1 Wireless Microphone

DK-27 Eyepiece

Adapter*

NIKKOR LENSES

DR-5 Right-Ang le
Viewing Attachment

DK-17A Antifog
Finder Eyepiece

DK-17F Fluorine-Coated
Finder Eyepiece*

DK-17M Magnify ing
Eyepiece

DK-19 Rubber Eyec up

DK-17 Eyepiece

REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

ML-3 Modulite Rem ote
Control Set

MC-36A Remote C ord

MC-30A Remote Cord

MC-22A Remote Co rd

MC-21A Extension Cord

MC-23A Connec ting Cord

MC-25A Adapter Cord

VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES

DG-2 Eyepie ce
Magnifier

DK-18 Eyepiece
Adapter

DK-17C Diopter-Adjustment

WR-T10 Wireless
Remote Controller

WR-1 Wireles s
Remote Controller

MC-36A
Remote Cord

MC-30A
Remote Cord

MC-22 A
Remote Cord

Viewfinder Lens
(-3, -2, 0, +1, +2 m

WR-A10
WR Adapter

-1

)

WR-R10 Wirel ess
Remote Controller

WR-1 Wireles s
Remote Controller

ML-3 Modulite
Remote Control Set

MC-23A
Connecting Cor d

MC-25 A
Adapter Cord

2-pin remote
accessories

ME-1 Stereo Microphone

UF-6 Conne ctor Cover for

Stereo Mini-Plug Cables

AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

EN-EL18c*/EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/
EN-EL18 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

MH-26a Bat tery Charger*

EP-6 Power
Connector

EH-6c AC Ad apter

TV AND VIDEO ACCESSORIES

HC-E1 HDMI Ca ble
(Type C conne ctor

TV monitor** HDMI inp ut video re corder* *

Type A connector)

HDMI/USB Cab le Clip*

Smart device**
(iOS/Android OS)

SnapBridge

†

SMART DEVICE

APPLICATION

DOT SIGHT

DF-M1 Dot Sig ht

DIGISCOPING
ACCESSORY

FSA-L2 Fie ldscope D igital
SLR Camera Attachment

HEADPHONE

Headphone**

* Supplie d accessories. ** N on-Nikon p roduc ts. † Can be d ownloaded from the a pplicati on store of e ach smar t device (free). †† Can be downl oaded fro m Nikon websites (free).

Smart device**
(iOS/Android OS)

W T- 6/A /B/C
Wireless Transmitter

CFexpres s memor y card**

XQD memor y card**

LAN cable**

ViewNX-i

COMPUTER-RELATED ACCESSORIES

FTP server**

CFexpress memory card reader**

XQD memory card reader**

UC-E24 USB cab le*
(Type-C con nector ↔
Type-A connec tor)

UC-E25 USB cab le
(Type-C con nector ↔
Type-C conne ctor)

††

Capture NX-D

††

Personal
computer**

Printer**

Camera Control Pro 2

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NOMENCLATURE

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GNSS antenna

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Exposure mode button

2

Release mode dial lock release

3

Eyelet for camera strap

4

Bracketing button

5

Release mode dial

6

Metering button

7

Movie-record button

8

Power switch

9

Shutter-release button

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Exposure compensation button

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ISO sensitivity button/Formatting

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memory cards button

Top control panel

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Focal plane mark

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Diopter adjustment control

&

Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit)

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USB connector cover

)

Peripheral connector cover

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HDMI connector cover

+

Cover for microphone, headphone, and

,

Ethernet connectors

Battery-chamber cover

-

Battery-chamber cover latch

.

Peripheral connector

/

USB connector

:

HDMI connector

;

Connector for external microphone

<

Headphone connector

=

Ethernet connector

>

Stereo microphone (for movies)

?

Sub-command dial

@

Pv button

[

Fn1 button

\

Fn2 button

]

Sub-command dial for vertical shooting

^

Shutter-release button for vertical

_

shooting

Fn button (vertical)

{

Security slot (attachment point for anti-

|

theft cable locks)

Vertical shooting shutter-release button

}

lock

CPU contacts

*

Self-timer lamp

a

Flash sync terminal cover

b

Ten-pin remote terminal cover

c

Lens mounting mark

d

Meter coupling lever

e

Lens release button

f

Mirror

g

Lens mount

h

AF-mode button

i

Focus-mode selector

j

Tripod socket

k

Viewfinder

l

Viewfinder eyepiece

m

Eyepiece adapter

n

Eyepiece shutter lever

o

Eyepiece adapter latch

p

Deletion button/Formatting memory

q

cards button

Playback button

r

Menu button

s

Monitor

t

Protection button/Picture Control button/

u

Help button

Playback zoom in button

v

Thumbnail playback button/Playback

w

zoom out button/Flash mode button/
Flash compensation button

OK button

x

Network indicator

y

Fn3 button/Voice memo button

z

Rear control panel

<

Release mode button/Two-button reset

=

button

Image quality button/Image size button

>

White balance button/Two-button reset

?

button

Info button

@

Sub-selector

[

AF-ON button

\

Main command dial

]

Multi selector

^

Memory card slot cover

_

Memory card access lamp

{

Focus selector lock

|

Card slot cover release button (under

}

cover)

i button

~

AF-ON button for vertical shooting

A

Multi selector (vertical)

B

Microphone (for voice memos)

C

Main command dial (vertical)/Speaker

D

Live view selector

E

Live view button

F

Viewfinder display

Top control panel

Rear control panel

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type of camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupl ing and AF contacts)
Eective angle of view Nikon FX format
Eective pixels 20.8 million
Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm C MOS senso r
Total pixels 21.33 million
Dust-reduction system Image senso r cleaning, Image Dust O reference da ta (Capture NX-D sof tware

Image size (pixels) • [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: 5 568 × 3712 (L: 20.7 million), 4176 × 2784 (M :

File format • NEF (RAW): 12 o r 14 bit (loss less compressed, compres sed or uncompressed); large,

Pictur e Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Po rtrait, Landscap e, Flat, Cre ative

Storage media CFexpress ( Type B) and XQD memory cards
Double card slot s The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage , for separate storage

File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2 .31
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx . 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97%

Magnification Approx. 0.72× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m
Eyepoint 17 mm (-1.0 m
Diopter adjustment -3 to +1 m
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear M atte Ma rk X screen (with AF-area brackets; framing grid

Reflex mirror Quick return
Depth- of-field p review Pressing Pv button stops l ens aperture dow n to value selected by user (A and M

Lens aperture Instant return, electronically contro lled
Compatible lenses • Types G, E, and D (som e restrictions apply to PC le nses) • Other AF NIKKOR lenses

Shutter type Electron ically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shut ter; ele ctronic

Shutter speed 1/8000 to 30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in

Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; synchron izes with sh utter at 1/250 s or s lower; auto FP high-speed sync

Release modes S (single frame),

Approx. frame advance rate
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposu res at inter vals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Exposure metering system

Exposure metering modes

Metering range • Matrix or center-weighted m etering: -3 to +20 EV • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV

(ISO 100, f/1.4 l ens, 20°C/68°F)

Exposure mete r coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes P (programmed auto wi th flexibl e program); S (shu tter-prior ity auto); A (a per ture-

Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV (-3 to +3 EV when filming movies) (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and

Exposure lock Luminosit y locked at d etected value
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 102400 (choose from step size s of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV); ca n also be set to

(Recommended Exposure Index)

Active D-Lighting Can b e selec ted from auto, extra hig h +2, extra high +1, high, normal, low or o
Autofocus • Viewfinder photography: TTL phase-detection; 105 focus points, a ll of which are

AF detection range -4.5 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Si ngle-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C; predictive focus

Focus point 105 focus points, of which 105, 27 or 15 are available for se lection

required)

11.6 million), 2784 × 1856 (S: 5.2 million) • [1.2 × (30 × 20)] selected for imag e area:
4640 × 3088 (L: 14.3 milli on), 3472 × 2312 (M: 8.0 million), 2320 × 154 4 (S: 3.6 million)

• [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image a rea: 3648 × 2432 (L: 8 .9 million), 27 36 × 1824 (M:

5.0 million), 1824 × 1216 (S: 2.2 million) • [5:4 (30 × 24)] sel ected for image are a:
4640 × 3712 (L: 17.2 million), 3472 × 2784 (M: 9.7 millio n), 2320 × 1856 (S: 4 .3 mill ion)

• [1:1 (24 × 24)] selected for image area: 3712 × 3712 (L: 13.8 million), 2784 × 2 784 (M: 7.8
million), 18 56 × 1856 (S: 3 .4 million) • [16:9 (36 × 20)] selected for image are a: 5568 ×
3128 (L: 17.4 million), 4176 × 2344 (M: 9.8 m illion), 2784 × 1560 (S: 4 .3 million)

• Photographs taken while filming m ovies at a frame size of 38 40 × 2160: 38 40 × 2160

• Photographs taken while filming m ovies at a frame size of 1920 × 1080: 1920 × 1080

• Photographs taken while filming m ovies at a frame size of 1280 × 7 20: 1280 × 720

medium and small available (medium and small images are reco rded at a bit depth
of 12 bits usin g lossless compression) • JPEG : JPEG-B aselin e compliant with fine
(approx. 1:4), normal (approx . 1:8) or basi c (approx. 1:16) comp ression; size-priority
and optimal-qual ity compression available • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photog raph
recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached,
Melancholic, Pure, Deni m, Toy, Sepia, Blu e, Red, Pi nk, Charco al, Grap hite, Bin ary,
Carbon); selected Picture Co ntrol can be modified; storage fo r custom Pi cture
Controls

of NEF (RAW) and JPEG copi es of photos taken a t image quality s ettings of NEF
(RAW) + JPEG, or to store separate copies of JPEG photos at dierent sizes and
compress ion ratios ; pictures can be copi ed between cards

horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx . 97% hor izontal and 9 7% vertical

• 5:4 (30×24): Approx . 97% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1:1 (24×24): Approx. 95%
horizontal and 100% vertical • 16:9 (36×20): App rox. 100% horizontal an d 96% vertical

-1

; from center surface of viewfinde r eyepiece lens)

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-1

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can be displayed)

modes) or by cam era (P and S m odes)

(excluding IX N IKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF) • AI- P NIKKOR lenses • DX
lenses (using [DX (24 × 16)] image are a) • Non-CPU A I lenses (mo des A and M o nly)

During vi ewfinde r photograph y, the electron ic rangefin der can be use d with lens es that have a
maximum a perture of f/5. 6 or faster. With le nses that h ave a maximu m apertu re of f/8 or faster, the
electron ic rangefin der suppo rts 15 focu s points.

front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter

mode M), Bulb; Time; X250

supported

shutter-release),

• Cl: 1 to 10 fps • Ch: 10 to 14 fps • Q: 1 to 5 fps

• Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering us ing RGB se nsor with
approxim ately 180 K (180,0 00) pixels • Live view : TTL exposure mete ring performed by
image sensor

• Matrix : 3D color m atrix metering III (type G, E and D lenses); color matri x metering
III (other CPU lenses); color matrix m etering a vailable with non-CPU lenses if user
provides l ens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in ce nter
of frame; dia meter of circl e can be chan ged to 8, 15 o r 20 mm, or we ighting ca n
be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU an d AF-S Fisheye NI KKOR 8-15mm
f/3.5- 4. 5E ED lens es use 12 mm circle) • Spot: Meters circle a pproximately 4 mm in
diameter (ab out 1.5% of frame) centered on selec ted focus point (on center focus
point whe n non-CPU or AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3. 5-4. 5E ED lens is used)

• Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E and D lenses

Cl (continuous low spee d), Ch (continuo us high sp eed), Q (quiet

(self-ti mer), Mu p (mirror up)

E

• Highlight-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV

priorit y auto); M (manual)

1 EV)

approx. 0.3 , 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 e quivale nt) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3 ,

0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 E V (ISO 3280 000 equivalent) ab ove ISO 10240 0; auto ISO
sensitivity control available

cross-type sensors and 15 of which suppor t f/8; detectio n performed by Multi-CA M
37K autofocus sensor m odule; autofocus fine-tuning su pported • Live view: Contrast­detect AF a vailable at all points in frame; focus point selected by came ra when face
detection or subject-trackin g is used

tracking a ctivated automatically acco rding to subject sta tus); full-time AF (AF-F;
availab le only during live v iew and movie recordi ng) • Manual focus (M): Electronic
rangefinder can be us ed

AF-area modes • Viewfind er photography: Single-point AF; 9-, 25 -, 49- or 105 -point dynamic-area AF;

Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-

Flash control TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approx. 180K pixels; i-TTL flash control; i-TTL

Flash modes Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, red-eye reduction with slow sync,

Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV (choose from s tep sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 1 EV)
Flash-ready indicator Lights wh en optional flash unit is fully charged; fl ashes af ter flash is fired at full

Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sy nc and data co ntacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative i-TTL flash control, ra dio-controlled Advanced Wireless L ighting , optical Ad vanced
Lightin g System (CL S) Wire less Lighting, m odeling illumination, FV lock , color information co mmunication,

Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
White balance Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent,

Bracketing types Exposure, flash, w hite bala nce and ADL
Live view modes
Movie metering s ystem TTL mete ring using camera im age sensor
Movie metering m odes Matrix, center-weighted or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080; 60 p, 50p, 30 p,
and fram e rate 25p, 24p • 1280 × 7 20; 60p, 50p • 1920 ×108 0 crop; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p

File format MOV, MP4
Video compression H.26 4/MPEG-4 Advanced Vid eo Codin g
Audio recording format Linear P CM (for movies recorded in WAV format), AAC (for mov ies recorded in MP4

Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
Movie ISO sensitivity • Exposure mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 102400; cho ose from ste p sizes of

(Recommended Exposure Index)

Movie Ac tive D-Lightin g Can be selected fro m extra high, high, n ormal, low or o
Other movie options Time-lapse movie recording, ele ctronic vibration reduction, time codes
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) tilting TF T touch-s ensitive LCD with 170°

Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, playback

USB Type C USB connec tor (SuperS peed USB); co nnection to built-in USB port is

HDMI output Type C HDMI connec tor
Audio input Stereo mini-pin j ack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm d iameter)
Ten-pin remote terminal Built-in (can be used with M C-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional

Ethernet RJ-45 connector • Standards: IEEE 802.3 ab (1000 BASE-T)/IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-

Peripheral connector For WT-6/A/B/C
Wi-Fi • Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U. S.A ., Canada, Mexico), IEEE 802.11b/

Bluetooth • Communica tion protoco ls: Bluetooth Specification Version 4. 2 • Operating

Range (li ne of sight) Approximately 10 m/32 ft with out inter ference; range may vary with signal strength

Supported GNS systems GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Jap an)
Data acquired Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time)
Clock synchronization Camera clo ck can be set to time acquired via GNS S
Track logs NMEA-compliant
Log interval 15 s, 3 0 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
Maximum log recording time
Log deletion Supported
Battery One EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 b atteries

AC adapter EH-6c AC Ad apter; requires EP-6 Power Connector (avail able sep arately)
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 160 × 16 3 × 92 mm/6.3 × 6 .5 × 3.7 in.
Weight Approx . 1450 g/3 lb 3.2 oz with battery and two CFexpress memory ca rds but

Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; hu midity: 85% or les s (no condensation)
Supplied accessories EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-26a Battery Charger, HDM I/USB Cable

(may dier by cou ntry or area)

• XQD is a tradem ark of SONY Co rporatio n. • CFexpre ss is a trade mark of the CFA. • HDMI, th e
HDMI log o and High- Definiti on Multim edia Interface are trad emarks o r registe red tradem arks
of HDMI Lice nsing, LLC. • Window s is either a re gistere d trademar k or a tradem ark of Micros oft
Corporat ion in the Un ited States and/or other co untries . • Google a nd Androi d™ are trade marks
or registe red tradem arks of Go ogle Inc . • Photo Mech anic is a trad emark of Cam era Bits , Inc.

• Product s and brand n ames are tra demark s or registe red tradem arks of the ir respec tive
companies. • Imag es in view finders , on LCDs and mo nitors sho wn in this mat erial are
simulated.

3D-tracki ng; group -area AF; g roup-area AF (C1); group-area AF (C2); a uto-area AF

• Live view: Face-detection AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF

S) or by pressing center of su b-sele ctor

balance d fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix , center-weighted and highlight­weighted m etering , standard i-TTL fill-flash fo r digital SLR with spot metering

rear-curtain sync, o

output

auto FP high-speed s ync, AF-assist fo r multi-area AF (view finder photography),
unified flash control

fluoresce nt (7 typ es), flash, ch oose color temperature (2500 K to 10 000 K), preset
manual (up to 6 val ues can be stored, spot white bal ance measurement a vailable
during li ve view), all with fine-tun ing

C

(photo live v iew), 1 (movie live view)

Actual fram e rates for 60 p, 50p, 30p, 2 5p and 24p are 59.94, 50, 2 9.97, 25 and 23.976 fps respe ctively ;
quality s electi on availab le at all sizes exce pt 3840 × 2160 , of which qual ity is fixed a t c (hig h)

format)

1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV) with additiona l options a vailabl e equivalent to approx . 0.3, 0.5, 0.7,

1, 2, 3, 4, o r 5 EV (ISO 3280000 equivale nt) above ISO 1024 00; auto IS O sensitivity
control (ISO 10 0 to Hi 5) available with selectable upp er limit • E xposure modes P, S,
and A: Auto ISO s ensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 5) with sele ctable upper limit

viewing angle, approx.10 0% frame coverage, 11-leve l manual b rightness adjus tment,
and color b alance control

zoom cropping, movie playback, ph oto and/or movie sli de shows , histogram display,
highlig hts, photo information, loca tion data display, pic ture ratin g, auto ima ge
rotation, index mark ing, voi ce memo inp ut and playback , and IPTC info rmation
embedding and display

recommended

accessories)

TX)/IEEE 80 2.3 (10BASE-T) • Data rates: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect • Port:
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTO-MDIX) Maximum logical data rates
according to I EEE standa rd; actual rates may dier.

g/n/a (other cou ntries in th e Americas) • Operating freque ncy: 2412 to 2462 MHz
(channel 11) and 518 0 to 5825 MHz (U. S. A., Canada, M exico), 2412 to 2462 MHz
(channel 11) and 518 0 to 5805 MHz (other countri es in the Am ericas), 2412 to 2462
MHz (channe l 11) and 5745 to 5805 M Hz (Georgi a), 2412 to 2462 MHz (chann el 11)
and 5180 to 5320 MHz (other Europ ean countr ies) • Maximum output power (EIRP):

2.4 GHz ba nd: 7.0 dBm, 5 GHz band: 9.1 dBm (Georgia), 5 GHz b and: 12.1 dBm (other
countries) • Authentication: Ope n system , WPA2-PSK

frequency: 2402 to 24 80 MHz (Bluetooth), 2402 to 248 0 MHz (Bluetooth Low Energy)

• Maximu m output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: 1.5 dBm , Bluetooth Low Energy : 0 dBm

and prese nce or absence of obstacles.

6, 12 or 24 hours

can also be us ed. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single
charge with an EN-EL18 than with an EN- EL18c/EN-EL18 b/EN-EL18a.

without b ody cap and accessory shoe cover; approx . 1270 g/2 lb 12.8 oz (cam era
body only)

Clip, UC-E24 USB Ca ble, AN-DC22 Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-3 Accessory Sh oe Cover

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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