Nikon Z 6II
The Nikon Z 6II is a high-end full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) produced by Nikon and is the successor to the Nikon Z 6.[1] The camera was officially announced on October 14, 2020 alongside the Nikon Z 7II,[2] and became available for purchase on November 5.[3]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon |
| Type | Full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera |
| Released | October 14, 2020 |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 (24.5 effective megapixels) |
| Film speed | Native range of ISO 100-51,200 (expandable to 50-204,800) |
| Recording medium | XQD card and SD card |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode) Predictive focus tracking Manual focus (electronic rangefinder can be used) |
| Focus modes | Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (small) Wide-area AF (large) Wide-area AF (Large people) Wide-area AF (Large animals) Auto-area AF Auto-area AF (people) Auto-area AF (animals) |
| Focus areas | 273 points (single-point AF) with 90% coverage |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | TTL metering using camera image sensor |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M] |
| Exposure metering | TTL metering using camera image sensor Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) |
| Metering modes | Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering |
| Flash | |
| Flash | No built-in flash |
| Shutter | |
| Frame rate | Up to 14fps in 12-bit RAW and single-point autofocus |
| Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter |
| Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/8000s |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Quad-VGA (1280x960) EVF (3690000 dots) |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | Dual Expeed 6 |
| White balance | Auto (3 types) Custom Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (7 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, all with fine-tuning) Shade |
| General | |
| Video recording | 1080p video at up to 120 fps, and 4K video at up to 60 fps |
| LCD screen | 3.2-inch tilting TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen |
| Battery | EN-EL15c |
| 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 | 134×101×70 mm (5.3×4.0×2.8 in) |
| Weight | 615 g (body only) |
| Made in |  Thailand |
| Chronology | |
| Replaced | Nikon Z 6 |
| Successor | Nikon Z f |
Features
The most notable upgrade over the Nikon Z 6 is the inclusion of a second memory card slot. The Z 6II features an SD card slot and a CFexpress/XQD card slot. The camera features dual EXPEED 6 image processing engines, a first for Nikon cameras. This improves autofocus performance and enables 4K video recording at 60 fps. The frame rate for photos was increased from 12 fps to 14 fps with a larger memory buffer, but 14 fps can only be used in 12-bit RAW and single-point autofocus. The autofocus system has been vastly improved with more advanced eye detection. Lastly, in video recording, the camera can now record 4K "Ultra HD" footage at 60p in DX-crop mode.[4]
The Z 6II features the same back-illuminated full-frame 24.5-megapixel CMOS sensor as the Z 6.
See also
References
- "Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II boast dual processors and gain a second card slot". DPReview. DPReview. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- November 2020, Phil Hall 18. "Nikon Z6 II review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- November 2020, James Artaius 05. "Nikon Z6 II is available now!". digitalcameraworld. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- "Nikon Z6 II: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.