Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have to admit, I was nervous about going mirrorless. I was looking at this and the D750. I read mixed stuff about jumping into Nikon’s mirrorless line since it was so young, but I’m so glad I did. It has so many features! The workability is very similar to the DSLR too, contrary to what I had heard. One of my favorite things that I didn’t know about was that it will automatically change modes for the type of sensor your lens is for (FX or DX). I also love that the viewfinder or live view will adjust to your eye as you change settings (e.g., if you increase shutter speed, the image you see get darker to give you a better idea of what your image will look like). It also works very well in low light. I used it on 20,000 iso and it was way better than my D5300 on like 6400. Negative: It uses an XQD card - they’re expensive. But, it will hold more on smaller GB. I have a 64 and it will hold over 1,000 pics. PS: the turtle images are pictures off my desktop.

I expect the electronic viewfinder with the histogram will really help me take my photography to the next level. I also like the compact size, and that I can use the Nikon glass I already own with the FTZ. This is my 5th and favorite Nikon.

Bought this camera for better astronomical (low light) performance, and haven't been disappointed. It can function as a 'point and shoot' or allows lots of control flexibility for tweaking shots. The mirrorless design works much better than I expected. The digital view finder looks like an optical finder on DSLRs, but the camera is more compact and lighter than an equivalent DSLR. The mechanical shutter can be turned off in favor of a virtually-silent electronic shutter. Get the adapter to allow use of older Nikon lenses with this camera (Nikon has a big discount for this when purchased with the camera as of 8/2020).

this is one of the sharpest cameras that I have ever shot. If you're a Nikon shooter then the settings will be easy to use.

Great camera! My first Mirrorless and also full frame camera. quality of images is mind blowing! Of course I haven't used other full frame mirrorless cameras but I am very much satisfied with the results I'm getting with this.

I love this camera, it’s a ginormous upgrade from my old D3200 and I couldn’t be happier :)

It’s an OK camera for some types of photography. there is a lag in the electronic viewfinder. it doesn’t seem to focus as sharp as I like . That eye focus seems to work OK but the battery seems to run down quicker. I exchanged this camera for the D850.

I went to the Dallas Arboretum too see how I liked the performance of this camera with the 24-70mm z lens it is a very good camera

Easy transition from DSLR. Beautiful pictures with ease.

This was my first large camera purchase and it was overwhelming to say the least but as I’ve come to learn the mechanics and how it works, this camera is great! It feels very comfortable in my hands and the menu options feel very user friendly.

Excellent pictures! Best camera that I have ever used!!!

I’m in love with my new cam! Exactly what I was looking for!

I actually drove about an hour each way to see this camera in person and try it out (since these are difficult to find in stores). I actually was looking at it as a essentially a sanity check, because I was strongly leaning toward the D750 instead of this camera. One of my main concerns about switching to mirrorless was, of course, EVFs vs OVFs. I will say this - the EVF on most modern mirrorless cameras is excellent, but what Nikon has done with the Z series OLED EVF is a step above. In certain very low light situations, an OVF is probably a little bit better, but overall, I now prefer the EVF. The exposure preview is excellent (although this is true on just about any mirrorless). The main advantage to this camera over other mirrorless cameras is usability and ergonomics. This camera has an excellent user interface and the ergonomics are superb. It feels great to hold. Not all is perfect about this camera. Many reviewers complained that the camera only has one card slot. This is a valid concern, but it is not insurmountable. For photographers that need redundancy, the camera has WiFi built-in, and can automatically transfer files to a computer over that WiFi connection. It isn't perfect and I certainly would prefer two card slots, but for me at least, it isn't a dealbreaker. This camera does use XQD instead of SD cards. Some users have complained about the switch because XQD is much more expensive than SD. This is true - XQD cards are expensive. However, I'm very happy with the switch - 14-bit uncompressed RAW files out of this camera get close to 50MB. The data transfer speed of XQD is much, much faster than SD, and this is the kind of camera that needs it. Nikon says CFExpress support is coming soon in a firmware update, so I would probably buy as few cards as you need (along with a card reader) and wait for the even faster CFExpress. For now though, I'm really impressed with XQD compared to SD - I think it is worth the significant price bump. Some might like the touchscreen, and I've found it useful in a few instances. However, I've also accidently taken pictures I didn't want to with the touchscreen. I generally find the buttons easier, but the touchscreen is there if I want to use it. Battery life is not a good as many DSLRs, but that is the nature of mirrorless. A second battery is probably a good idea with this camera (although it was also a good idea with DSLRs). Technically, the camera handles high ISO very well, but eventually, if ISO is high enough, of course images won't be usable. The included 24-70 f/4.0 S lens is extremely sharp at every aperture. Of course, many photographers will find the f/2.8 version of that lens to be more suitable for their work. Many reviewers (and even Nikon themselves) have compared the Z6 to the D750, and the Z7 to the D850. I would argue that these comparisons are somewhat inaccurate - the only things that are really similar between the cameras are the resolutions. Essentially, the Z6 is really just a lower resolution Z7 (and fewer autofocus points). Everything else is basically identical (with the Z6 actually being higher performance on a few specs). For example, the Z6 and Z7 both have built-in focus stacking features. On the DSLRs, the D850 has that feature, not the D750. So in some ways, other than resolution, the Z6 is closer to the D850 than the D750. Overall, this is a great camera. Is it perfect? No. But it was the only camera that 'wowed' me enough to get me to switch to mirrorless. For that, in my opinion, Nikon has a winner.

I was trying to decide between the Canon EOS R, Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z6. I am glad I got the Z6! I bought it with the package lens. Trust me, you will not regret it! I currently have Nikon D7500 and now I have to sell it! Do not be deceived by the megapixels, the price that Canon EOS R and Nikon Z7 are offering. Z6 is a bad boy! takes really sharp pictures from low light, to slow mo, to continous shots, bokeh and much more. Take it for a test drive !

When paired with S lenses, images are incredibly sharp and colorful. The low-light ability of this camera is astounding. Easily able to shoot up to ISO 25600 before image quality falls off noticeably. I'd feel confident shooting up to 12800 without losing signifcant amounts of image quality. Battery life is great for a mirrorless. Nowhere near as long-lasting as a DSLR but definitely better than the Sony equivalent. Adapter works well with Nikkor lenses, haven't tried it with 3rd party lenses. The one card slot is slightly off-putting, but I've never had a problem losing files with the XQD cards, they're far more rugged than SD cards, albeit way more expensive.

I've tried several brands of cameras and have come back to Nikon more than once. The Z6, along with the Z7, are their first serious mirrorless cameras and they have made a pretty decent entry into the competitive market. This is my first full frame, which may add something extra to my satisfaction with the camera. Low light is no problem, and going to higher ISO ranges with less noise than I am used to has been a really valuable benefit. I find focusing, including low light, is not an issue with the 24-70 kit lens as well as the 50mm. I haven't done any serious action/sports but I believe it will take care of my needs, though I am not a professional by any means. It's just a fun camera to use.

I have had the camera for for 3 weeks and most likely to early to review. I found the location of settings easy to adjust from my other Nikon digital cameras. It focuses much faster and more accurate then my other Nikons. I wish that Nikon had included a SD card slot. Having WiFi issues especially when around WiFi routers that are already recognized by the iOS device. I do have a concern about the lack of a HDMI cable in the kit when the manual is clear that one should be in the kit. I contacted Nikon about the cable and they were polite but they stated it was not included but manual shows it is. I believe their is a error with the manual as none of my other Nikons came with that cable. I am overall pleased so far. I believe as they release software updates the features will only improve. Also make sure some lenses do have updates and they may need to be updated to work on the Z6. I hope this info helps.

I bought this to replace my Nikon D750 (which is a great camera) as a back up to my Nikon D850. So far, this camera has been awesome. It is lightweight but a heavy hitter. There is a small learning curve coming from full frame DSLR, but I have had mirrorless cameras in the past. The feel of the Z 6 is great. It is small but holding it is very comfortable. In comparing with the Sony mirrorless systems, the ergonomics of the Z series is way better, IMO. And, the lens.... I wasn't sure about the 24-70mm @f4. I usually like faster lenses. But, this lens is great. I would still like a bit faster and might upgrade at some point to the 2.8 version but I am in no rush. This lens is great.

Nikon took a while to get into the mirrorless full frame camera market, but the result is an unmistakably Nikon Camera. If you are a Nikon lover that has been waiting to make the jump, but see that the future is mirrorless, this is a solid camera. I came from a D750. I tried a GH5 because of outstanding video and people were talking about how much smaller and lighter M43 was. The truth is, if you MATCH the glass, you do not save much of anything. A D750 with an 85F1.8 compared to the GH5 with a 42.5 F1.2 (35mm equivalent to 85mm with F2.4 DOF) was within one battery of weight, and you needed the extra battery on the GH5. I went through a Sony A7RII and A7III. One, Sony lenses are expensive and heavy. I also didn't like the menu system. I thought it was far to much trouble to just manually focus when the camera and I disagreed on the subject. Finally there are the options for saving images. The latest firmware on A7III give us 1. Uncompressed Raw (giant files). 2. Jpegs (except for certain use cases, why spend this kind of money to shoot cell phone images), and 3. Compressed RAW - but it is a LOSSY compression. Why would anyone want that? The Z6 is a Nikon. It gives a Dynamic range that matches or exceeds the D750. You get a stabilized sensor to help with slow shutter or video. The firmware in May will bring eye tracking AF, but the current subject tracking isn't bad at all. The pictures coming out of the camera look good, even at higher ISO. The battery life could be better, but if you don't leave wifi on and work reasonable, a single battery will last a LOT longer that 330 shots. I have been able to go all day on one battery. Memory card slots. Yes, this camera has only one XQD/CF Express slot ( and yes, they are expensive). They are quite reliable. I didn't have trouble with SD cards as far as it goes, but these are even better. One slot is good enough for Aria, and they are FAR more expensive than this. Your mileage may vary, but it was never an issue for me. I WISH there were two, but I can easily leave with one. I also really like the display on top for things you see on the other Nikons. It boots up and take pictures faster than the Sony, especially after a batter swap. The A7III could take a good 15 seconds if the batter was changed. 1.2-1.5 on the Nikon. The FTZ adaptor gets all the old F mount glass work so you can patiently wait for your favorites, but the 24-70F4 is probably the best kit lens in the history of kit lenses. It is a cut WELL above what you usually see.

I'm a professional photographer. Have been since '84. I've used Leica, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Contax, Hasselblad, Rollei, and even 4x5 Sinars and Linhofs. I have been waiting for mirrorless to be taken seriously by the big two (Nikon and Canon), or was going to go Sony. Now I know which way to go. This is a fantastic camera. The image quality is phenomenal. Video too. The kit lens that came with it, the 24-70 f4 Nikkor S, is amazing. Matched with this camera or the Z7 from Nikon, it's a stunning performer. As good as anything I've used, zoom-wise, and even better than most prime lenses I've used in the past. The camera takes some study and getting used to. It's definitely not point and shoot. But with practice and study, it becomes an extension of you with very easy to use menus. Way better than the competition. And it has much better weather sealing than the Sony mirrorless cameras. It is now my favorite camera. I'm selling everything else.