Nikon Z6 II
The Full Frame Hybrid Powerhouse
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand
Nikon
Model
Z6 II (N1929)
Key Features
SENSOR 24MP full-frame BSI-CMOS
PROCESSOR Dual Expeed 6
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor
DETECTION RANGE -4.5 to +19 EV
STABILIZATION In-body 5-axis
COVERAGE 493 PDAF points with 90%
ISO ISO 100 – 51,200 (up to 204,800)
SPEED Up to 14 fps shooting
ACTIVE D-LIGHTING Auto, Low to Extra High
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 32 to 104°F
VIEWFINDER 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.1M-dot tilting touch LCD
CONTROL PANEL OLED top plate display
GRIP MB-N11 with Vertical Controls
STORAGE 1 XQD & 1 UHS-II SD
BATTERY New EN-EL15c
OUTPUT UHD 4K/30p, 100Mbps H.264
CONNECTION HDMI, USB C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Camera Capabilities
Click the Links Below for Details
Photographic Foundation >
Making Creative Composition >
Framing Aesthetically >
Understanding Light >
Visualization >
Color Management >
Developing Style >
Capable Genres ▾
Close-Up Photography >
Food Photography >
Black & White Photography >
Nature Photography >
Landscape Photography >
Wildlife Photography >
Photojournalism >
Portrait Photography >
Wedding Photography >
Street Photography >
Sports Photography >
Cinematography >
How-to Use Nikon Z6 II
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Nikon Z6 II Exposure Indicators
The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. Depending on how you set the EV steps for exposure control – b1, the amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of ⅓ or ½ EV.
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Top
Legend / Function
1. Mode Dial
2. Mode Dial Lock release
3. Stereo Microphone
4. Movie-record Button
5. Power Switch
6. Shutter-release Button
7. +/- EV Button
8. ISO Button
9. Eyelet for Camera Stap
10. Focal Plane Mark
11. Main Command Dial
12. Speaker
13. Control Panel
14. Accessory Shoe (for Option Flash)
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Front-Right
Legend / Function
1. Image Sensor
2. Monitor Mode button
3. AF-assist/Self-timer/Red-eye Indicator
4. Cover for Accessory Terminal (9-11)
5. Cover for Headphone/Microphone (7 &12)
6. Lens Mounting Mark
7. Headphone Connector
8. Charge Lamp
9. USB C Connector
10. HDMI Connector
11. Accessory Terminal
12. Connector for External Microphone
13. Body Cap to Cover Sensor and Lens Mount
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Front-Button
Legend / Function
1. Lens Mount
2. Lens Release Button
3. CPU Contact
4. Tripod Socket
5. Power Connector Cover
6. Battery-chamber Cover Latch
7. Battery-chamber Cover
8. Fn2 Button
9. Fn1 Button
10. Sub-Command Dial
Know Why and What Controls to Change, Click
Learn ⇲ or Photographic Foundation ⇲
Camera Body from the Back
Legend / Function
1. Diopter Adjustment Control
2. DISP Button
3. Photo/Movie Selector
4. AF-ON Button
5. Sub-selector
6. i – Info Button
7. Dual Memory Card Slot Button
8. Memory Card Access Indicator
9. OK – Selector Button
10. Multi – Selector Button
11. MENU Button
12. Time – Button
13. Zoon Out Button
14. Zoom In Button
15. Monitor / Main Display
16. Delete Button
17. Play Button
18. Viewfinder Eyepiece
19. Viewfinder
20. Eye Sensor
Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z6 II
For over a decade we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs as well as some of our best-selling university press publications to guide you in best possible way for your camera. Do enroll for the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.
Photographic Foundation
There is a complete diploma program for learning the fundamentals of photography, creative composition, and aesthetic framing. If you want to enroll into them separately, there are 5 amazing courses. This diploma and these courses will set a strong foundation for the field of photography.
Fundamentals to Next Level
Understanding Light, Visualization, Color and Color Management, Developing Style, and Mastering the Decisive Moments are the 5 key courses that take your understating from fundamentals to next level.
*We strongly recommended you to enroll into them in sequence just after completing the foundation courses.
(c) Light & Composition
Capability with Basic
Photographic Genres
Exploring Perception and Harness Your Artistic Potential for close-up photography, Into the World of Photojournalism, Mastering the Art of Food Photography, Mastering the Art of Food Styling, Mastering the Art of Nature Photography, Mastering the Art of Wildlife Photography, and Mastering the Art of Landscape Photography are some of our most popular courses for the basic genres of photography that this camera is fully capable of. Enroll into them to learn how you can use your camera for each genre.
Capability with Advanced
Photographic Genres
Mastering the Art of Portrait Photography, Mastering the Art of Black & White Photography, Mastering the Art of Advertising Photography, Mastering the Art of Street Photography, Mastering Professional Sports Photography, Photography Mastering the Art of Cinematography, and Mastering Professional Wedding Photography are some of our most popular courses for the advanced genres of photography that this camera is fully capable of. Enroll into them to learn how you can use your camera for each genre.
(s) Light & Composition
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
(c) Light & Composition University
Nikon Z7 II Technical Specification
| Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 615 g |
| Sensor | Effective megapixels: 45.7 Total megapixels: 46.89 Sensor size: 35.9 x 23.9 mm Sensor type: CMOS Sensor resolution: 8280 x 5520 Max. image resolution: 8256 x 5504 Crop factor: 1 |
| ISO | Auto 64-25600 Extends to 32-102400 |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Shutter | Shutter priority Mode: Available Min. shutter speed: 30 sec Max. shutter speed: 1/8000 sec |
