Nikon
D6
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The Nikon D6 is a professional digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The Nikon D6 uses the F-mount and belongs to the Nikon D-series of digital SLR cameras. The Nikon D6 was released in 2020.[1]
Produced
2020–2020
Optics
F-mount[1]
What it is
How it works
The Nikon D6 forms an image with a 35.9 by 23.9 millimeter CMOS sensor. The Nikon D6 uses an eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder for optical viewing.[3][6]
The Nikon D6 uses TTL phase-detection autofocus in viewfinder photography. The Nikon D6 uses a Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module with 105 focus points, and all 105 points are cross-type sensors.[3][6]
The Nikon D6 records still images to CFexpress Type B and XQD memory cards. The Nikon D6 supports two card slots, and the second slot can be used for overflow, backup, or separate RAW and JPEG storage.[3][6]
Where it fits in the process flow
Applications
The Nikon D6 is intended for sports, wildlife, and news photography. The Nikon D6 is also aimed at other fast-action still-imaging uses that benefit from continuous autofocus and a robust DSLR body.[4][3]
The Nikon D6 supports still-image capture in FX, DX, 1.2x, 5:4, 1:1, and 16:9 image areas. The Nikon D6 also supports movie recording at 4K UHD, Full HD, and HD frame sizes.[3][4][6]
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging9
- Continuous shooting
- CL: 1 to 10 fps; CH: 10 to 14 fps; top continuous shooting speed at full resolution: 14 fps[4]
- Monitor
- 8-cm/3.2-in. TFT touch-sensitive LCD with approximately 2359k-dot resolution and 170° viewing angle[3]
- Viewfinder
- Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder with approximately 0.72x magnification[3]
- Weight
- Approx. 1450 g with battery and two CFexpress memory cards; approx. 1270 g camera body only[3]
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options11
- Autofocus
- 105 focus points, all cross-type, with 15 supporting f/8; Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module[3]
- ISO sensitivity
- ISO 100 to 102400, expandable to ISO 50 equivalent below and ISO 3280000 equivalent above[3]
- Movie recording
- 3840 x 2160 at 30p, 25p, 24p; 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p; 1280 x 720 at 60p, 50p[3]
Vintage & configurations
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingNikon D780— Both are listed together as professional DSLRs that Nikon continued to release in 2020.source[1]
- predecessorNikon D4S— The D6 is a later model that also uses the F-mount, indicating a continuation of the mount specification.source[5]
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Frequently asked questions
What sensor format does the Nikon D6 use?
The Nikon D6 uses an FX-format sensor. The Nikon D6 has a 35.9 by 23.9 millimeter CMOS image sensor.[3][6][4]
How many autofocus points does the Nikon D6 have?
The Nikon D6 has 105 autofocus points in viewfinder photography. The Nikon D6 uses all cross-type sensors in that autofocus system.[3][6]
What memory card types does the Nikon D6 use?
The Nikon D6 uses CFexpress Type B and XQD memory cards. The Nikon D6 has dual card slots.[3][6][4]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the D6 are on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the D6 are on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [2]dslrbodies.com — dslrbodies.comdslrbodies.com
- [3]imaging.nikon.com — imaging.nikon.comimaging.nikon.com
- [4]nikonusa.com — nikonusa.comnikonusa.com
- [5]en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
- [6]Specifications — onlinemanual.nikonimglib.comonlinemanual.nikonimglib.com
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