Nikon Z6
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Overview | |
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Maker | Nikon |
Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
Released | 2018 November 23 |
Lens | |
Lens mount | Nikon Z-mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor type | Back-illuminated CMOS sensor |
Sensor maker | Sony |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 (24.5 effective megapixels) |
Film speed | ISO 100-51,200 |
Recording medium | XQD card |
Focusing | |
Focus areas | 273 points |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
Exposure metering | TTL exposure metering |
Shutter | |
Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter |
Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/8000s |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Quad-VGA EVF (3690000 dots) |
Image processing | |
Image processor | EXPEED 6 |
General | |
Video recording | 1080p video at up to 120 fps, and 4K video at up to 30 fps |
LCD screen | 3.2-inch tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen |
Battery | EN-EL15b |
AV Port(s) | USB Type-C, HDMI Type-C |
Data Port(s) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy |
Body features | In-Body Image Stabilization |
Dimensions | 134×100.5×67.5 mm (5.28×3.96×2.66 in) |
Weight | 585 g (body only), 675 g (body with battery and memory card) |
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The Nikon Z 6 is a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Nikon.[1] The camera was officially announced on August 23, 2018, to be released in November. Nikon began shipping the Z 6 to retailers on November 16, 2018.[2] This was the second camera to use Nikon's new Z-mount system after the release of the 45.75 megapixel Nikon Z 7 in September 2018.[3]
This more-affordable 24.5 megapixel full-frame model offers nearly all of the same specifications as the Z 7. Aside from the lower resolution, differences include fewer phase-detection autofocus points (273 compared to 493) and an added anti-aliasing filter. The fewer megapixels allow for some benefits: a higher ISO equivalent, faster 12fps (vs. 9fps) drive speed, greater burst depth and the ability to capture oversampled 4K video in full-frame up to 30 fps (and also in APS-C Crop, 10 MP APS-C still images can be captured) recording.[4][5]
Three Z-mount lenses were available by December 2018, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S FX AF, the 35mm f/1.8 S FX AF and the 50mm f/1.8 S FX AF. The F-to-Z mount adapter accessory allows for using Nikon lenses from the digital SLR series with full compatibility.[6] In late 2018, Nikon also published a "roadmap" of lenses to be released between 2019 and 2021. A total of nine products were included in that list.[7]
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Reception
The preliminary review by Imaging-Resource in the U.S. offered this summary of its conclusion after preliminary testing had been completed: "Overall, the Nikon Z6 is shaping up to be a very nice, all-around, enthusiast-grade mirrorless camera. ... I'm having a hard time finding any sizable criticism for the Z6. The image quality is fantastic, ... and the build quality is superb. The camera ... was easy to pick up and operate without much, if any, confusion. ... The camera feels great, works great and produces great photographs. I honestly can't ask for much more." The only negative comment at that time was that the Z 6 offers only a single XQD card slot; such cards were still quite expensive at the time and a single slot does not provide any "backup security".[8]
The Digital Photography Review site rated the camera's sensor as providing excellent resolution and high ISO performance, "though on rare occasions you may see banding if shadow areas are brightened ... While fine detail isn't as well preserved at low ISO or at high ISO as the best of its peers, the Z6 generally strikes a nice balance between noise and detail. Low light Raw performance is competitive with the best of its peers, which is to say it's essentially class-leading."[9] The editors suggested that the Z 6 may be preferable to the Z 7 for some photo enthusiasts. "While the Nikon Z7 may garner the most attention, the cheaper Z6 may actually prove the more impactful of the two cameras, since it'll be within reach of a larger number of photographers. And, since it captures oversampled video without a crop, it might be a more logical choice for video shooters than the higher-resolution Z7."[10]
Nikon Z50 (APS-C 1.5x crop and Growth of the Z System
The Z 50 is an APS-C mirrorless camera (1.5x APS Crop) announced by Nikon on October 10, 2019. It is Nikon's first Z-mount crop sensor camera body. With its introduction, Nikon also announced two crop sensor Z-mount lenses. It is the third Z-mount camera body after the Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6. The Camera yields 20mp still image quality and 4K video (up to 30 fps and 30 min time limit per clip), however it differs from the Z6 and Z7 as it does not have Inbuilt Image Stabilisation (IBIS) nor does it include inbuilt Sensor Cleaning.
As of October 30, 2019 there are 8 FF Z mount lenses with the 70-200mm f/2.8 S currently being in development for release late 2019 / early 2020
- NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S (Z6 & Z7 Kit Lens)
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
and 2 FF DX (APS-C) lenses which include Lens Stabilisation (VR), these crop lenses work on Z FF Cameras but in DX APS-C crop mode
See also
Photo gallery
References
- ^ Kelion, Leo (23 August 2018). "Nikon mirrorless cameras will battle Sony". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-08-24 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Z6 to ship this Friday for $1999/DP Review
- ^ "Nikon Unveils Z7 and Z6 Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras, New Z-Mount Lenses + Adapter". Photo District News. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
- ^ "Nikon Z6 is a lower resolution, less expensive Z7". DP Review. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Nikon Z7 vs. Nikon Z6". Imaging-Resource. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "The ultimate in optical image quality". Nikon USA. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
- ^ "Nikon's three-year lens roadmap includes 58mm F0.95 Noct". DP Review. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2018-12-29.
- ^ "Nikon Z6 Review". Imaging-Resource. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-22.
- ^ "Nikon Z6 First Impressions Review". DP Review. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Nikon Z6 is a lower resolution, less expensive Z7". DP Review. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
External links
Media related to Nikon Z 6 at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
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