Nikon D6

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Nikon D6
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Nikon D6 logo
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeDigital single-lens reflex camera
Released12 February 2020
Intro priceUS$6,499.95
Lens
Lens mountNikon F-mount
LensInterchangeable
Sensor/medium
Sensor36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format, 6.4 µm pixel size
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor makerNikon manufactured by Sony which purchased Toshiba's image sensor business
Maximum resolution5568 × 3712 pixels
(20.8 megapixels)
Film speedISO equivalency 100 to 102,400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50–3,280,000 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Storage mediaTwo CFexpress (Type-B) card slots
Focusing
Focus modesAuto selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Face-Priority AF (Live View and D-Movie only), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus areas105-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 37K; 105 points user-selectable
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Exposure metering180,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor
Flash
FlashNone, External only
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Continuous shooting14 frame/s up to 200 RAW images
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification
General
LCD screen3.2-inch diagonal, (2,359,000 dots), touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL18c Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions6.3 by 6.5 by 3.7 inches (160 mm × 165 mm × 94 mm)
Weight1,450 grams w/ battery and 2 CFexpress cards
Made in Japan
Chronology
PredecessorNikon D5

The Nikon D6 is a full frame professional DSLR camera announced by Nikon Corporation on February 11, 2020 to succeed the D5 as its flagship DSLR. It will have a resolution of 20.8MP, like the D5. D6 will have a newer Expeed 6 processor that supports burst shooting at up to 14fps. It has 106 cross type focus points.[1][2]

Features[edit]

While the D6 retains many features of the Nikon D5, it offers the following new features and improvements:

  • Nikon EXPEED6 image processor
  • Supports burst shooting at up to 14fps
  • New Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module with 105 focus points, all cross-type sensors
  • Increasing continuous shooting speed to 14fps with full AF
  • Dual CFexpress (Type B) card slots
  • 106 focus points all of which are cross points.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Nikon D6: Here are the official specifications and image samples". Digital Photography Review. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  2. ^ "Decisive Power. Faster Workflow. Absolute Reliability: The New Nikon D6 Gives Professionals the Edge When It Matters Most" (Press release). Nikon. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2020-02-11.

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