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Nikon Z6 II

Mirrorless

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Specifications

Lens
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm 1:4 S
Zoom range (mm)
24 – 70
Lens factor
2.9
Minimum aperture range (f-stops)
4
Minimum shutter speed (secs)
1/8000
Maximum shutter speed (secs)
30
Lens diameter (mm)
77
Lens length (mm)
107
Lens weight (g)
561
Lens filter thread (mm)
72
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
Not stated
Effective resolution (MP)
24.3
Dimensions (mm, WxHxD)
140 x 103 x 84
Weight (g)
746
Tripod socket
Metal (centred)
Start-up time (sec)
1.1
Shutter delay 1m (sec)
0.09
Shutter delay 8.5m (sec)
0.26
ISO rating
100 – 51200
Exposure correction (lower)
-5
Exposure correction (higher)
5
Continuous shooting mode
13.7
Frame limit in continuous mode
200
Number of selectable exposure programs
5
Closest focus wide (m)
0.3
Closest focus tele (m)
0.3
Closest focus macro (m)
Not applicable
Focus points (auto mode)
273
Monitor size (mm)
67 x 45
Monitor ratio
3:2
Monitor swivel (V x H, deg)
160 x 0
Viewfinder type
Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder diopter
-4 x 2
Video ratios supported
16:9
Video format
MOV, MP4 (codec AVC, MP4/H.264)
Maximum frame rate – progressive
120
Number of selectable exposure programs – video
4
Audio recording format
Stereo
Memory card type
Cfexpress(Type B), XQD / SD,SDHC,SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal memory (MB)
None
Number of memory cards – insertable
2
Image ratios supported
3:2, 16:9
Flash type
Not applicable
Battery type
Li-Ion (1)
CIPA battery cycles
410
Image editing software
ViewNX-i Ver. 1.4.4 (Win/Mac)
RAW converter software
Capture NX-D Ver. 1.6.4 (Win/Mac)
Video editing software
ViewNX-i Ver. 1.4.4 (Win/Mac)

Cost

Price
$4,599.00

Features

Fully manual mode
Water/dust resistant
GPS tagging
Electric cable release
Camera controlled via USB
Manual white balance
Bulb setting
Priority mode – shutter speed
Priority mode – aperture
Shutter release via touch screen
HDR function
Time lapse
Panorama (panning)
Image stabilisation – physical
Sensor shift
Electronic image stabilisation
Focus assist lamp
Focus via touch screen
Continuous manual focus switchable
Face detection
Spot focus
Focus tracking
Focus bracketing
Touchscreen
Monitor grid guide
Video face detection
Video spot focus
Video focus tracking
Manual focus video
Continuous to manual focus switchable – video
Slow motion setting
Stop motion setting
Video image stabilisation
Built-in speaker
Socket for external microphone
Can add a comment to a still image
RAW plus JPEG format
Can record in RAW format
Flash slow sync
Flash power adjustable
Hotshoe
Other flash connection
HDMI connection
Wi-Fi WLAN connection
Charge via USB
Adapter for charging batteries
Separate battery holder
Lens bag supplied
Lens hood supplied
Shoulder belt supplied
Other items supplied
USB C cable, lenscap, rear lenscap, bodycap, hot shoe cover, cable protector, mount adapter FTZ

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