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The D6 is a 20.8 MP Flagship DSLR for professional photographers who need the ultimate camera to perform their job in the field or studio
Like every Nikon flagship camera that has come before it, the D6 holds nothing back. Featuring Nikon's most powerful AF system to date for capturing every heart-pounding, pivotal moment, the D6 is an uncompromising workhorse DSLR that lives up to every professional demand in any environment. And because every second counts in the field, the D6 is loaded with new time-saving workflow enhancements and advanced customization options. The moments that define us, that show what we’re capable of, the ones that live on, are waiting to be captured with a Nikon D6 DSLR.
Type | |
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Display SKU | VBA570AG |
Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount |
Picture Angle | Full-frame/FX-format |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21.33 million |
Dust-Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required) |
Image Area (pixels) | FX-format (L) 5,568 x 3,712 (M) 4,176 x 2,784 (S) 2,784 x 1,856 DX-format (L) 3,648 x 2,432 (M) 2,736 x 1,824 (S) 1,824 x 1,216 Image Area 1:2 format (30 x 20) (L) 4,640 x 3,088 (M) 3,472 x 2,312 (S) 2,320 x 1,544 Image Area 5:4 format (30 x 24) (L) 4,640 x 3,712 (M) 3,472 x 2,784 (S) 2,320 x 1,856 Image Area 1:1 format (24 x 24) (L) 3,712 x 3,712 (M) 2,784 x 2,784 (S) 1,856 x 1,856 Image Area 16:9 format (36 x 20) (L) 5,568 x 3,128 (17.4 million) (M) 4,176 x 2,344 (9.8 million) (S) 2,784 x 1,560 (4.3 million) Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160: 3,840 x 2,160 Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1,920 x 1,080: 1,920 x 1,080 Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1,280 x 720: 1,280 x 720 |
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) | 20.8 million |
File System | |
File Format Still Images | JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (size priority); Optimal quality compression available NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats |
Picture Control | 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 Selected Picture Control can be modified Storage for custom Picture Controls |
File System | Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 EXIF 2.31 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) |
Storage Media | CFexpress (Type B) XQD Type Memory |
Card Slot | Dual Slots |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Eye-level Pentaprism Single-Lens Reflex Viewfinder |
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** | n/a |
Depth-of-Field Control | Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes) |
Lens Aperture | Instant return type Electronically controlled |
Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed |
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment | −3 to +1m−1 |
Viewfinder Eyepoint | 17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.72x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, −1.0 m−1) |
Viewfinder Frame Coverage | FX (36x24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical DX (24x16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical 5:4 (30x24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical 1:1 (24x24): Approx. 95% horizontal and 100% vertical 16:9 (36x20): Approx. 100% horizontal and 96% vertical |
Compatible Lenses | AI-P NIKKOR lenses DX lenses (using [DX 24 x 16] image area) Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only) Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF) Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) During viewfinder photography, the electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. With lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points. |
Shutter | |
Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter Electronic front-curtain shutter Electronic shutter |
Frame Advance Rate | n/a |
Shutter Release Modes | Continuous low-speed [CL] mode Continuous high-speed [CH] mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Quiet Shutter Release Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode |
Flash Sync Speed | Up to 1/250 sec. Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec. or slower Auto FP high-speed sync supported |
Continuous Shooting Options | CL: 1-10 frames per second CH: 10-14 frames per second Quiet Continuous Mode: 1-5 frames per second |
Self-timer | 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec. |
Slowest Shutter Speed | 900 sec |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution | 14 fps |
Exposure | |
Exposure Metering | TTL exposure metering using 180,000-pixel RGB sensor Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor |
Exposure Modes | Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P) Shutter-Priority Auto (S) Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Manual (M) |
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes | n/a |
Scene Modes | n/a |
Shooting Modes | n/a |
Digital Vari-Program Modes | n/a |
Exposure Meter Coupling | Combined CPU and AI |
Metering Range | -3 ± 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2 to 20 EV (spot metering) 0 to 20 EV (highlight-weighted metering) Figures are for ISO 100 and f/1.4 lens at 20 °C/68 °F |
Metering Method | Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU and AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lenses use 12-mm circle) Matrix: 3D Color Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Spot: Meters circle approximately 4 mm in diameter (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when 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 |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Sensitivity | |
Exposure Bracketing | Yes |
Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options | Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Hi-5 (ISO 3,280,000 equivalent) |
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) |
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-102,400 Choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Single-Point AF Mode | 105 focus points (number available for selection in viewfinder photography can be chosen from 105, 27, and 15) |
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 102400 |
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | 100 |
Focus / Autofocus | |
Built-in Flash Distance | n/a |
Autofocus Fine Tune | Yes |
Focus Modes | n/a |
AF-Area Mode | Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF; 9, 25, 49, or 105-point dynamic-area AF; 3D-tracking; group-area AF; group-area AF (C1); group-area AF (C2); auto-area AF Live view: face-detection AF, wide-area AF, normal area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status full-time AF (AF-F; available only during live view and movie recording) Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used |
Image Sensor Format | Full-frame/FX-format |
Detection Range | -4.5 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) |
Autofocus System | Viewfinder photography: TTL phase-detection; 105 focus points, all of which are cross-type sensors and 15 of which support f/8; detection performed by Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module; autofocus fine-tuning supported Live view: Contrast-detect AF available at all points in frame; focus point selected by camera when face detection or subject-tracking is used |
Flash Sync Speed | n/a |
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 105 |
Flash | |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
Flash-ready Indicator | Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output |
Accessory Shoe | ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock |
X-Sync Speed | X=1/250 sec |
Top FP High Speed Sync | 1/8000 sec |
Flash Control | 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 |
Flash Sync Modes | Front-curtain sync (normal) Red-Eye reduction Slow sync Red-Eye reduction with slow sync Rear-curtain sync Off |
White Balance | |
White Balance | "Auto (3 types) Choose color temperature (2500K to 10000K) Cloudy Direct Sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural Light Auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view) Shade All except choose color temperature with fine-tuning" |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control |
Flash Sync Terminal | ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes |
Movie | |
Monitor Type | TFT touch-sensitive LCD |
Monitor Resolution | approx. 2359k-dot |
Monitor Size | 8.1 cm (3.2-in) |
Movie | 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 60 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 50 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 30 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 25 fps Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 24 fps HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at (high) |
Live View Scene Auto Selector | n/a |
Live View Shooting | Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode |
Movie Audio | Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable |
Movie Audio Recording Format | Linear PCM, AAC |
Movie Video Compression | H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Movie File Format | MOV, MP4 |
Movie Maximum Recording Time | 105 minutes Based on CIPA Standards |
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate | n/a |
Movie Metering | TTL exposure metering using main image sensor |
Live View Autofocus | Contrast detection |
Live View AF-Area Mode | Face-priority AF Wide-area AF Normal-area AF Subject-tracking AF |
Live View Lens Servo | Single, continuous, full-time AF |
Monitor Angle of View | 170 ° wide-viewing angle |
Monitor Adjustments | 11 levels Brightness adjustment and color balance control |
Monitor | |
Voice Memo Function | Yes |
In-Camera Image Editing | Yes |
Interface | Type C USB (Super speed USB), type C HDMI, Stereo mini-pin audio input (microphone), Stereo mini-pin output (headphones), Ten pin remote port |
Playback Functions | Auto Image Rotation Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Highlights Histogram Display Index Marking IPTC information embedding and display Location Display Movie Playback Movie Slideshow Photo Information Photo Slideshow Picture Rating Playback with Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Voice Memo |
Playback | |
Wi-Fi Functionality | Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 6.8 dBm 5 GHz band: 6.3 dBm (Georgia) 5 GHz band: 9.3d Bm (other countries) Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK |
GPS | Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code) Geodesics: WGS 84 |
Interface | |
Supported GNS Systems | GPS (USA) GLONASS (Russia) QZSS (Japan) |
Data Acquired | Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) |
Clock Synchronization | Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS |
Track Logs | NMEA-compliant |
Log Interval | 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min., 5 min |
Maximum Log Recording Time | 6, 12, or 24 hours |
Log Deletion | Supported |
Total Custom Settings | 69 |
Menus | |
Supported Languages | The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. |
Power | |
Battery / Batteries | EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge with an EN-EL18 than with an EN-EL18c/EN-EL18b/EN-EL18a. |
Battery Life (shots per charge) | 3,580 shots per charge Approx. 105 minutes of HD footage Battery enables up to approx. 3,580 shots per charge in single-frame release mode*, or approx. 8,670 shots in continuous-release mode** *Based on CIPA Standards **Under Nikon’s own test conditions |
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings | Yes |
World Time Setting | Yes |
Miscellaneous | |
Weight (g) (body only)*1 | Approx. 1,270g (44.8 oz.) camera body only |
Environment | Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation) |
Length x height x width (mm) (body only)* | Approx. 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.5 x 3.7 in.) |
Tripod Socket | 0.64cm (1/4.) (ISO 1222) |
Battery Charger | MH-26a Quick Charger |
AC Adapter | EH-6c AC Adapter; requires EP-6 Power Connector (available separately) |
Animal Eye AF | 0 |
4K UHD | 0 |
WiFi | 0 |
Bluetooth | 0 |
NIKKOR F Lens Specs | |
Built-in Flash | No |