Nikon D6
£6,299/$6,499
Specifications
Sensor: 20.8MP full-frame CMOS
Autofocus: Viewfinder: phase-detect AF with 105 focus points (all cross-type); Live View: contrast-detect AF at all points in frame
ISO range: 100-102,400 (exp 50-3,280,000)
Max image size: 5,568 x 3,712
Metering modes: Matrix, centre-weighted, spot (not available for movie), highlight-weighted
Video: 4K (Ultra HD) 30/25/24p; 1080p (Full HD) 60/50/30/25/24p
Viewfinder: Pentaprism
Memory card: Two CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory card
Max burst: 14fps
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5GHz), Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI mini, Ethernet
Size: 160 x 163 x 92 mm
Weight: 1,270g body only; 1,450g with battery and two CFexpress cards
The Nikon D6 faces a difficult challenge. Its two rivals in the professional full-frame camera space are absolute monsters: the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III is the most advanced camera we’ve ever used, and the Sony Alpha 9 II brings all the benefits of mirrorless shooting into the pro sports sphere.
While both of those cameras were greeted with excitement and enthusiasm from the industry, the response
