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    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity

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    WiFi-Bluetooth

    Bluetooth

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    4K UHD

    4K is an emerging standard for digital motion picture resolution. 4K UHD is 3840x2160 and provides four times as much resolution as Full HD (1920x1080).

Real-world dependability.

Faster workflow.

Optimized for creativity.

Dependable, all-day shooting.

SnapBridge

± Wi-Fi Compatibility

This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.

Using the SnapBridge App

System Requirements:

Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.

Updating to Version 2:

Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.

Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.

Compatible cameras:

Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50/Z50II, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500

As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:

D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700

Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).

For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

Download the SnapBridge app on the App Store Download on the App Store Download the SnapBridge app on Google Play Android App on Google Play

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Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    20.8 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mmx23.9 mm

  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO100 -102,400, 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 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Movie

    Movie

    4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 30 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 24 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at (high)
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    6.3 in.160 mm x 6.5 in.163 mm x 3.7 in.92 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    44.8 oz.1270 g
  • Type
    Single-lens reflex digital camera
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
  • Picture Angle
    Nikon FX format
  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
    20.8 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mmx23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Total Pixels
    21.33 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)5,568 x 3,712
    (M)4,176 x 2,784
    (S)2,784 x 1,856
    DX-format
    (L)3,648 x 2,432
    (M)2,736 x 1,824
    (S)1,824 x 1,216
    1:2 format (30 x 20)
    (L)4,640 x 3,088
    (M)3,472 x 2,312
    (S)2,320 x 1,544
    5:4 format (30 x 24)
    (L)4,640 x 3,712
    (M)3,472 x 2,784
    (S)2,320 x 1,856
    1:1 format (24 x 24)
    (L)3,712 x 3,712
    (M)2,784 x 2,784
    (S)1,856 x 1,856
    16:9 format (36 x 20)
    (L)5,568 x 3,128 (17.4 million)
    (M)4,176 x 2,344 (9.8 million)
    (S)2,784 x 1,560 (4.3 million)
    Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:3,840 x 2,160Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1,920 x 1,080:1,920 x 1,080Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 1,280 x 720:1,280 x 720
  • File Format Still Images
    JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx 1:4), normal (approx 1:8), or basic (approx 1:16) compression (size priority); Optimal quality compression available , NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression), NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
  • Storage Media
    CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory
  • Card Slot
    2 CFexpress (Type B) cards or 2 XQD memory type cards, 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
    Compliant withDCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, EXIF 2.31 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
  • Viewfinder
    Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    FX (36x24):100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
    1.2x (30x20):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
    DX (24x16):97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Approx.)
    5:4 (30x24):97% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
    1:1 (24x24):95% horizontal and 100% vertical (Approx.)
    16:9 (36x20):100% horizontal and 96% vertical (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.72x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) (Approx.)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    17 mm (-1.0 m¯¹) from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    -3 to +1m¯¹
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed
  • Reflex Mirror
    Quick-return type
  • Mirror Lock Up
    Yes
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type, Electronically controlled
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
  • Compatible Lenses
    AI-P NIKKOR lenses, DX lenses (using [DX 24 x 16] image area), Non-CPU AI lenses (modes A and M only), Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses for the F3AF), Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), During viewfinder photography, the electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. With lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points.
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter, Electronic front-curtain shutter, Electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M; Bulb; Time; X250
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    1/250 sec., Synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 sec. or slower, Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Continuous low-speed [CL] mode, Continuous high-speed [CH] mode, Mirror-up [Mup] mode, Quiet Shutter Release, Self-timer mode, Single-frame [S] mode
  • Continuous Shooting Options
    CL: Up to1-10 frames per second frames per second
    CL: Up to10-14 frames per second

    Quiet Continuous Mode: Up to1-5 frames per second
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
    14 frames per second
  • Self-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL exposure metering using 180,000-pixel RGB sensor, Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Centre-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU and AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5- 4.5E ED lenses use 12-mm circle), Matrix: 3D Colour Matrix Metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); Colour Matrix Metering III (other CPU lenses); Colour Matrix Metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data, Spot: Meters circle approximately 4 mm in diameter (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU or AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens is used), Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and D lenses
  • Metering Range
    -3 ± 20 EV (Matrix or centre-weighted metering), 2 to 20 EV (spot metering), 0 to 20 EV (highlight-weighted metering), Figures are for ISO 100 and f/1.4 lens at 20 °C/68 °F
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    Combined CPU and AI
  • Exposure Modes
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Auto, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Flat, Landscape, Monochrome, Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Standard, Selected Picture Control can be modified, Storage for custom Picture Controls
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO100 -102,400, 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 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    102400
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent)
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    Hi-5 (ISO 3,280,000 equivalent)
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    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 3,280,000 equivalent) above ISO 102,400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Extra High, High, Normal, Low, Off
  • D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    105 focus points (number available for selection in viewfinder photography can be chosen from 105, 27, and 15)
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System Type
    Viewfinder photography: TTL phase-detection; 105 focus points, all of which are cross-type sensors and 15 of which support f/8; detection performed by Multi-CAM 37K autofocus sensor module; autofocus fine-tuning supported, Live view: Contrast-detect AF available at all points in frame; focus point selected by camera when face detection or subject-tracking is used
  • Detection Range
    -4.5 to +20 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status full-time AF (AF-F; available only during live view and movie recording), Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  • AF-Area Mode
    Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF; 9, 25, 49, or 105-point dynamic-area AF; 3D-tracking; group-area AF; group-area AF (C1); group-area AF (C2); auto-area AF, Live view: face-detection AF, wide-area AF, normal area AF, subject-tracking AF
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing the centre of the sub-selector
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    105
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/250
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to1/8000
  • Flash Control
    TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; 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 Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-Eye reduction, Red-Eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync, Off
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 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, Colour Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
  • White Balance
    Auto (3 types), Choose colour temperature (2500K–10000K), Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent (7 types), Incandescent, Natural Light Auto, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), Shade, All except choose color temperature with fine-tuning
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes
  • Live View Shooting
    Photography Live View Mode , Movie Live View Mode
  • Live View Lens Servo
    Single, continuous, full-time AF
  • Live View AF-Area Mode
    Face-priority AF, Wide-area AF, Normal-area AF, Subject-tracking AF
  • Live View Autofocus
    Contrast detection
  • Movie Metering
    TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    105 minutes
  • Movie File Format
    MOV, MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM, AAC
  • Movie
    4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 25 fps, 4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 24 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 50 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fps , Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 60 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 50 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 30 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 25 fps, Full HD 1,920x1,080 crop / 24 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 60 fps, HD 1,280x720 / 50 fps, Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively, Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160 when quality is fixed at (high)
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    2359000 Dots
  • Monitor Type
    TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170-degree wide-viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Brightness,11 levels
    Brightness adjustment and colour balance control
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Playback Functions
    Auto Image Rotation, Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) , Highlights, Histogram Display, Index Marking, IPTC information embedding and display, Location Display , Movie Playback, Movie Slideshow, Photo information, Photo Slideshow, Picture Rating, Playback with Playback Zoom, Playback Zoom Cropping, Voice Memo
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Yes
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Interface
    Type C USB (Super speed USB), type C HDMI, Stereo mini-pin audio input (microphone), Stereo mini-pin output (headphones), Ten pin remote port
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A, Canada, Mexico), IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania), Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia), 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries), Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 6.8 dBm, 5 GHz band: 6.3 dBm (Georgia), 5 GHz band: 9.3 dBm (other countries), Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
  • Ethernet Connector
    RJ-45 connector, Standards: IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)/IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)/IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), Data rates*: 10/100/1000 Mbps with auto detect, Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTOMDIX)
  • Peripheral Connector
    For WT-6
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Bluetooth
    Yes, Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2, Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz, Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz, Maximum output power (EIRP):, Bluetooth: 1.3 dBm, Bluetooth Low Energy: -0.2 dBm
  • GPS
    Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code), Geodesics: WGS 84
  • 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 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.
  • Maximum Log Recording Time
    6, 12, or 24 hours
  • Log Deletion
    Supported
  • Save/Load Camera settings
    Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Total Custom Settings
    69
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased.
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL18c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    3580 shots (CIPA)
    Movies:Approx. 105 minutes of HD footage
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6c AC Adapter; requires EP-6 Power Connector (available separately)
  • Battery Charger
    MH-26a Quick Charger
  • Tripod Socket
    1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    6.3 in.160 mm x 6.5 in.163 mm x 3.7 in.92 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    44.8 oz.1270 g
  • Operating Environment
    Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C), Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
  • Categories
    Professional DSLRs

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