Nikon D6

Nikon D6 is Nikon's Pro DSLR camera initially launched on February of 2020. The camera has got a 21MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a max resolution of 5568 x 3712.

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The D6 stands at #1 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras and over-all #63 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should check out our Smart camera filter to find camera rankings based on your customized factors.

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The Nikon D6 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Here, you can view all past and newer models alongside key specs.

You can see the D6 from different angles in the gallery below.

Below is a selection of pros and cons of the Nikon D6 based on features which are normally considered crucial in a camera.

The Nikon D6 features the Expeed 6 chip. The size of the sensor in the Nikon D6 is 35.9mm x 23.9mm (Full frame). The 858 mm² sensor can capture 5568 x 3712 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 21 megapixels and provides a native ISO range of 100 - 102400. This ISO can also be widened electronically to 50 - 3280000. RAW files are supported therefore you have wider margin for error.

The image underneath illustrates the D6's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The D6 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is presented in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Nikon D6 weighs around 2.80 lbs (1,270g / 44.80 oz) and features exterior proportions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6"). The weight of typical Pro DSLR camera is 1,280g so the Nikon D6 is very much the same in comparison with its rivals.

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Down below is a image of the Nikon D6 beside a soft drink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will illustrate the button layout on the D6.

The D6 works with the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses to pick from. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the D6.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro90mmf/2.8 405g

Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM18-200mmf/3.5-6.3 490g

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II500mmf/4.0 3800g

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR18-300mmf/3.5-5.6 830g

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro24-70mmf/2.8 715g

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD150-600mmf/5.0-6.3 1951g

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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM50-150mmf/2.8 1350g

The D6 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly via smartphones. You will be able to copy pictures and usually change settings without connecting straight to the camera.

Some applications even enable a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external monitor. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB socket.

The max video quality in the Nikon D6 is 3840 x 2160 and it can capture in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 2160p provides a fantastic quality for video recording. You can easily crop to 1080p in order to get clearer results. Be mindful of the huge file sizes and make sure you get good SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does include both headphone and mic support making it extremely useful while recording audio.

Nikon D6 features weather proofing making it a great candidate to use during tricky places. This is especially valuable in case you are uncertain about the conditions you might encounter during outdoor photography.

The Nikon D6 has got a 3.2 inch fixed display boasting a resolution of 2,359 thousand dots.

Additionally the display is touch friendly which means you can easily shift focus points as well as adjust settings using your fingertips. The D6 also comes with a Top LCD display so you're able to instantly see camera settings.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Nikon D6 are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.72x

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera displays washed out and hard to view, viewfinders will be very valuable.

Nikon D6 continuous shooting rate is 14.0 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000s.

Nikon D6 has got external flash support but comes without built-in flash.

Nikon D6 has got both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has got Face detect which makes it useful for taking photos of people.

It has got 105 focus points to pick from. Nikon D6 has touch to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to adjust focus. It also boasts Tracking AF for moving things. Nikon D6 has the ability to use manual focus if required during low light or you need to have more precise focus control.

The battery pack in the Nikon D6 is designed to last for 3580 pictures with respect to the CIPA benchmarks making it higher than standard ın comparison with its class. The usual Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X comes with the maximum (4400) battery life within this kind of cameras.

Underneath is a number of Pro DSLR cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
D6 vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
D6 vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
D6 vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
D6 vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D63580 yesnoyes

The following chart gives a outline of the Nikon D6 for varying forms of photography. To check out more, visit the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon D6 has a rating of 84 which is very high, and means the camera is a awesome pick for portraits. Shooting portrait images favors greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW files together with the potential to utilize off-camera lighting.

Having a above average points tally of 62, the Nikon D6 is a good fit to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A awesome sports photography rating of 80 suggests the Nikon D6 is a brilliant pick for taking photos of sports. A camera needs great focusing and shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is really important when buying a camera for travel. All things considered, the Nikon D6 gets a above average 68 as a travel camera which is a good pick to purchase for your vacations.

If you're looking to choose a camera for landscape photography, the biggest aspect will be image quality. The Nikon D6 at it's wonderful grade of 80 for a landscape camera is a awesome option compared to it's rivals.

A vlogging camera should offer a moving screen, microphone input and preferably IBIS. Taking everything in to account, the Nikon D6 is not really very good as a vlog camera as it gets a subpar rating of 30.

If you are in the market for replacements to the D6, below is a collection of the highest ranked cameras that fall in to the category of Pro DSLR.

The line chart below shows you an overview of the D6 versus it's top ranked rivals shown above.

These are various other cameras you may take into account as alternate options. To look at a comprehensive comparison, visit the "compare" link.