I'm a long-time Nikon user, going back to film camera days. I've eagerly awaited Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless cameras, and the new Z6 exceeds my expectations.
First, this is truly a Nikon. Build quality if outstanding, and the look and feel is 100% Nikon. If you've used a Nikon DSLR, you'l be right at home here. First and foremost, picture quality is just outstanding. Detailed images, with natural colors, especially skin tones. I've always thought Nikon's colors were a standout, and the Z6 continues in this tradition.
There's tons of options for shooting different effects, and the Z6 expands to include many additional filter effects I've not seen on prior high-end DSLRs (you can find these under the "Set Picture Control" option, most easily reached by pressing the "i" button on the back. The touch-screen is a great feature here, it makes navigation from the "i" button quite natural and easy. I didn't notice any banding or moire effects in various outdoor shots at smaller apertures (shooting both the 24-70 Z lens and a number of my older AF-S lense via the excellent FTZ adapter). Hi-ISO performance is stunning. Even at 12,600, there's amazingly little noise in the Z6 images. In sum, the Z6 produces excellent images in either Raw or out-of-camera JPEGs.
Highlights with the Z6 controls and usage are the huge, bright no-lag electronic viewfinder. This is a joy to use! Even in very-dark scenes, the viewfinder shows a bright, clear image, almost like night vision for very dark night scenes. There is truly no discernable lag here, either.
Nikon *finally* added U1-U2-U3 settings to the program dial, a much better system than the "shooting banks" from prior high-end offerings. This allows you to setup 3 different camera states (I use "landscape", "portrait", and "action") and recall each with a simple turn of the dial. So much easier than the old method.
Many early reviews (especially of the Z7) raised some issues with autofocus, especially in tracking modes of faster-moving subjects. I've just not had issues in this area in a few days of usage of the Z6. The single point modes are great, and cover nearly the entire image area. There's a "nub" controller on the back, perfectly placed under my right thumb, that allows you to move this point easily over your subject. The Z6 was tack-sharp in nearly every photo using this method, especially with the native 24-70 Z lens. The auto modes worked well, too. It's not quite as quick to pickup less-contrasty subject in AF-C modes compared to my D500, but it's pretty close. There is 3D subject-tracking mode under "auto". Press the center OK button, and a white box appears. Move this over your subject (by either re-framing or the nub control), and half-press the shutter. The Z6 will now track this subject throughout the frame. Give a full shutter press when you want to take the shot. The framing box will continue to track the subject, so you can keep taking shots as you like. Work's great. The Z6 uses a combination of shape and color info to recognize the subject, and follows it throughout the frame. To reset the box, you have to hit "ok" again, and you can start again. Easier to use than describe here, actually.
There's just so much more to say about the Z6. I haven't dived into video modes, but all the other reviews say this is an extremely capable video camera. In-body vibration reduction (called IBIS - in body image stabilization) is another game changer on older lenses that lack this feature. Focus peaking (courtesy of the electronic view finder) means use of older, manual focus lenses is quite easy! Between IBIS and focus peaking, those older Nikon telephotos are starting to look like a real bargain.
Mirrorless really is a game changer, and Nikon's first full-frame versions are an outstanding advance. So many features here: in-body stabilization, autofocus covering nearly the entire frame, an outstanding, high-res and no-lag viewfinder, tons of picture and shooting options, it all adds up to a highly recommended camera in a great, compact form.
I'm not selling my D810 or D500 just yet, but the Z6 has become my go-to camera for most usage (I'm still shooting wildlife on the D500). Well done, Nikon!
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| display type | LCD | LCD | OLED | — | LCD | LCD |
| display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches | 0.5 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | Zoom | Zoom | — | — | Wide Angle | Telephoto |
| zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | — | — | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| shooting modes | PSAM | Automatic | — | — | Automatic | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB | USB | USB, HDMI | USB, HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB |
From the manufacturer
All-around performance. All-around amazing.
The Z 6 is perhaps the most adaptable camera we’ve ever created. It’s at the sweet spot of speed, resolution and low-light performance. This is mirrorless versatility as only Nikon could create.
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Sharp Details from Edge to Edge
The Z 6 combines a 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI image sensor with Nikon’s advanced EXPEED 6 image processor for the sharp, vibrant, high resolution photos and videos that Nikon is renowned for.
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Maximum Low-Light Capability
The Z 6’s image sensor along with the Z Mount’s light gathering potential and Expeed 6 noise reduction free you to capture photos and videos at extremely high ISO settings—up to ISO 51,200.
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New Z Mount
Z series cameras have the widest lens mount of any full-frame camera. This means more light, faster performance, sharper images, and thrilling new lens designs with up to f/0.95 max apertures.
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12 FPS Continuous Shooting
Shoot up to 12 FPS at full resolution in Hi+ mode (12-bit RAW or JPEG) without the need for an external battery pack. When speed matters—and it always matters—you’ll catch the shots others might miss.
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Connections? It's Got a Few.
Easily transfer photos and videos to your phone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and the Nikon SnapBridge app for your Apple or Android-powered phone. Or use your phone as a remote monitor to see what Z 6 sees.
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Silent Mode
A great advantage of a mirrorless design is the ability to shoot in near silence. Quietly capture important moments during recitals, weddings, newborn photography…anywhere silence is golden.
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Cinematic Powerhouse
4K As It Was Meant To Be
Capture cinematic 4K UHD/30p video in full-frame using the total width of the Z 6’s sensor.
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Cinematic Powerhouse
Slow Motion Videos
Capture every detail of movement with 120 FPS for fluid slow motion in 1080p High Definition.
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Cinematic Powerhouse
Travel Through Time
Use Interval Timer to capture full-res stills or create time-lapse video files right in the camera.
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Cinematic Powerhouse
Maximum Detail
10-Bit N-LOG preserves more detail in shadows and highlights to make color grading more precise.
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Cinematic Powerhouse
ProRes RAW Support (Additional Purchase Required)
Record ProRes RAW via HDMI to an ATOMOS Ninja V (required firmware and Ninja V sold separately).
1 Full Frame 4K Ultra HD 2 Slow Motion 3 4K Time-Lapse 4 10-Bit N-Log 5 ProRes RAW Support
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Fast, Accurate Focus
273 on-sensor AF points cover 90% of the frame (approx.) horizontally and vertically. Subjects are acquired quickly when they enter the frame and tracked throughout the frame, even to the far edges.
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Eye-Detection AF
Eye-Detection AF is a powerful tool for capturing portraits that locks focus on your subject’s eye—useful when your subject keeps changing their pose or there are multiple subjects in the frame.
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Animal Detection AF
Capture still images when focus is acquired on a dog or cat's eye or focus on the face during video recording, even in situations that were previously difficult for auto-area AF.
Requires Firmware 3.0
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Subject Tracking AF
Whether shooting with the EVF or the LCD screen, Auto Area AF reliably tracks and maintains the focus on a subject even when the subject briefly turns away from the camera or moves out of view.
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Up To 5 Stops Of VR Image Stabilization
Powerful in-body 5-axis VR image stabilization is applied to whatever NIKKOR Z lens you’re using. Up to five stops of image stabilization in up to five directions—yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y.
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Feels Like a Nikon
At Home in Your Hands
A deep grip design and balanced weight with comfortably placed buttons. Unmistakably Nikon.
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Feels Like a Nikon
The Forecast Is: It Doesn’t Matter
Weather sealed against dust and moisture like other Nikon Flagships. No need to baby this camera.
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Feels Like a Nikon
Oh, What a View
An ultra-high resolution display and Nikon optics combine for an EVF experience unlike any other.
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Feels Like a Nikon
Brilliant. Bright. Stunning.
The beautiful high-res touchscreen is sharp and clear and can tilt for shooting at difficult angles.
1 Ergonomics 2 Flagship Durability 3 High Res Viewfinder 4 Tilting Touchscreen
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At last my first FF Mirrorless!!! (Fuji User)
I was looking for the Z5 but with today prices (Z6 paired with the kit lens) there is not much to think, I’m very impressed with the quality of the Z 24-70 f4, it performs very well even under the rain, for some people the construction of this lens feels cheap but coming from other systems I can say this lens is far far away from being a regular kit lens, you can even get a nice DoF at 70mm f4, close focus distance is 30cm, ideal for pets and small animals…I just need the 20mm f1.8 Z and the 85mm Z to complete an all rounder setup, in the meantime I’m using manual AIS primes from Nikon, 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f2, the Z6 does a pretty good job with old lenses, for some reason they looks much better mounted on the Z6 than other FF mirrorless cameras I’ve tested, the Sony A7ii for example, those lenses has decades and the color looks natural, with no shifts and decent contrast… Ahh, the 8 bit flat profile looks awesome in video, can’t wait to test the Z6 in low light, coming soon…
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Sachin N
Professional full frame camera with great lens
Reviewed in India on June 24, 2021Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Sachin N
Reviewed in India on June 24, 2021
Not to forget the kit lens 24-70mm is the not your typical kit lens. Its a very versatile lens and produces very sharp images. Also build quality is solid.
Overall great purchase.
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Compacta, ligera, gran calidad de imagen.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
