Specifications
Nikon D6 Digital Camera
Type |
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Type |
Single-lens reflex digital camera |
Lens mount |
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
Effective angle of view |
Nikon FX format |
Effective pixels |
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Effective pixels |
20.8 million |
Image sensor |
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Type |
35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor |
Total pixels |
21.33 million |
Dust-reduction system |
Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio) |
Storage |
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Image size (pixels) |
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File format (image quality) |
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Picture Control System |
Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls |
Media |
CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory cards |
Double card slots |
The card in Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage, for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG copies of photos taken at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or to store separate copies of JPEG photos at different sizes and compression ratios; pictures can be copied between cards |
File system |
DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31 |
Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder |
Frame coverage |
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.72× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, −1.0 m−1) |
Eyepoint |
17 mm (−1.0 m−1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) |
Diopter adjustment |
−3–+1 m−1 |
Focusing screen |
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen (with AF-area brackets; framing grid can be displayed) |
Reflex mirror |
Quick return |
Depth-of-field preview |
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, electronically controlled |
Lens |
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Compatible lenses |
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Shutter |
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Type |
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter |
Speed |
1/8000–30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), Bulb; Time; X250 |
Flash sync speed |
X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or slower
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Release |
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Release mode |
S (single frame),
Ch (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter-release), E (self-timer),
Mup (mirror up)
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Approximate frame advance rate |
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Self-timer |
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s |
Exposure |
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Metering system |
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Metering mode |
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Range * |
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Exposure meter coupling |
Combined CPU and AI |
Mode |
P (programmed auto with flexible program); S (shutter-priority auto); A (aperture-priority auto); M (manual) |
Exposure compensation |
–5 – +5 EV; −3 – +3 EV when filming movies (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV) |
Exposure lock |
Luminosity locked at detected value |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100–102400 (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 3280000 equivalent) above ISO 102400; auto ISO sensitivity control available |
Active D‑Lighting |
Can be selected from Auto, Extra high +2, Extra high +1, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
Autofocus |
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Type |
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Detection range |
−4.5 – +20 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) |
Lens servo |
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Focus points |
105 focus points (number available for selection in viewfinder photography can be chosen from 105, 27, and 15) |
AF‑area mode |
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Focus lock |
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the center of the sub-selector |
Flash |
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Flash control |
TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels: i‑TTL flash control; 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 mode |
Front-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, red-eye reduction with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off |
Flash compensation |
–3 – +1 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3, 1/2 and 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 |
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 |
Sync terminal |
ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread |
White balance |
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White balance |
Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), all with fine-tuning |
Bracketing |
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Bracketing |
Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL |
Live view |
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Mode |
C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view) |
Movie |
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Metering system |
TTL metering using camera image sensor |
Metering mode |
Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted |
Frame size (pixels) and frame rate |
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File format |
MOV, MP4 |
Video compression |
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
Audio recording format |
Linear PCM (for movies recorded in MOV format) or AAC (for movies recorded in MP4 format) |
Audio recording device |
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) |
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Active D‑Lighting |
Can be selected from Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off |
Other options |
Time-lapse movie recording, electronic vibration reduction, time codes |
Monitor |
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Monitor |
8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2359k-dot (XGA) TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, 11-level manual brightness adjustment, and color balance control |
Playback |
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Playback |
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, index marking, voice memo input and playback, and IPTC information embedding and display |
Interface |
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USB |
Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended |
HDMI output |
Type C HDMI connector |
Audio input |
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) |
Audio output |
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) |
Ten-pin remote terminal |
Built-in (can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other optional accessories) |
Ethernet |
RJ-45 connector
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Peripheral connector |
For WT-6 |
Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth |
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Wi‑Fi |
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Bluetooth |
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Range (line of sight) |
Approximately 10 m (32 ft) *
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Location data |
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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 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min. |
Maximum log recording time |
6, 12, or 24 hours |
Log deletion |
Supported |
Power source |
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Battery |
One EN‑EL18c rechargeable Li-ion battery *
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AC adapter |
EH-6c AC adapter; requires EP-6 power connector (available separately) |
Tripod socket |
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Tripod socket |
0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222) |
Dimensions/weight |
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Dimensions (W× H × D) |
Approx. 160 × 163 × 92 mm (6.3 × 6.5 × 3.7 in.) |
Weight |
Approx. 1450 g (3 lb. 3.2 oz.) with battery and two CFexpress memory cards but without body cap and accessory shoe cover; approx. 1270 g/2 lb. 12.8 oz. (camera body only) |
Operating environment |
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Temperature |
0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) |
Humidity |
85% or less (no condensation) |
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Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
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All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
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The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals are for expository purposes only.
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Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
MH-26a Battery Charger
Rated input |
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Rated output |
DC 12.6 V/1.2 A |
Supported batteries |
Nikon EN‑EL18c/EN‑EL18b/EN‑EL18a/EN‑EL18 rechargeable Li-ion batteries |
Charging time per battery |
Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes
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Operating temperature |
0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) |
Dimensions (W× H × D) |
Approx. 160 × 85 × 50.5 mm (6.3 × 3.3 × 2 in.) |
Length of power cable |
Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/4.9 ft (other countries) |
Weight |
Approx. 285 g (10.1 oz), including two contact protectors but excluding power cable; approx. 265 g (9.3 oz), excluding both contact protectors and power cable |
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The symbols on this product represent the following:
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m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (the construction of the product is double-insulated)
EN‑EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Type |
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
Rated capacity |
10.8 V/2500 mAh |
Operating temperature |
0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) |
Dimensions (W× H × D) |
Approx. 56.5 × 27 × 82.5 mm (2.2 × 1.1 × 3.2 in.) |
Weight |
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz), excluding terminal cover |
Calibrating Batteries
The MH-26a battery charger can detect whether batteries require calibration and calibrate them as necessary to ensure the accuracy of the battery level display. Calibration status and progress are shown by lamps on the battery charger:
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Chamber lamps (green) |
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Charge lamps (green) |
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Calibration lamps (yellow) |
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Calibration buttons |
If the calibration lamp for the current battery chamber flashes when a battery is inserted, the battery needs to be calibrated.
To begin calibration, press the calibration button for the current chamber for about a second. The chamber lamp for the current battery chamber flashes while calibration is in progress.
The display can be read as follows:
Approximate time needed to recalibrate battery |
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Under 2 hours |
2–4 hours |
4–6 hours |
Over 6 hours |
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Charge lamps (green) |
2h |
I (off) |
K (on) |
K (on) |
K (on) |
4h |
I (off) |
I (off) |
K (on) |
K (on) |
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6h |
I (off) |
I (off) |
I (off) |
K (on) |
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Calibration (CAL ON) lamp (yellow): L/R |
K (on) |
K (on) |
K (on) |
K (on) |
Although calibration is recommended for accurate measurement of battery charge state, calibration need not be performed when the calibration lamp flashes. Once begun, calibration can be interrupted as desired.
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If the calibration button is not pressed while the calibration lamp is flashing, normal charging will begin after about ten seconds.
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To interrupt calibration, press the calibration button again. Calibration will end and charging will begin.
When calibration is complete, the calibration and charge lamps will turn off and charging will begin immediately.
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If the “L” and “R” chamber and calibration lamps flash on and off in sequence when no battery is inserted…
…there is a problem with the charger. Unplug the charger and consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. -
If the “L” and “R” chamber and calibration lamps flash on and off in sequence when a battery is inserted…
…a problem has occurred with the battery or charger during charging. Remove the battery, unplug the charger, and consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
If batteries are inserted in both chambers, they will be charged in the order inserted. If a calibration button is pressed when either calibration lamp is flashing, the charger will calibrate and then charge whichever of the batteries was the first to be inserted. The second battery cannot be calibrated or charged until the process is complete.
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the [
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DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
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Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints. Information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. See the printer manual for details.
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HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices. This standard ensures that audiovisual data and control signals can be transmitted to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.