Nikon Z 7II
Absolute Immersive Masterpiece
The next generation Z series flagship camera.
Defined by its ultra-high resolution 45.7 MP sensor and brilliant dynamic range, the Z 7II delivers the ultimate in image quality matched with intelligent workflow enhancements. Dual processors. Dual card slots. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. 493-point Hybrid AF system with a variety of Eye Detect AF options in still and video are just some of the indispensable features you’ll find in this camera. The Z 7II is the camera of choice when every little detail matters.
A powerful upgrade to the Nikon Z 7, the Z 7II is the ideal camera for capturing highly detailed portraits, landscapes, weddings, events, and commercial photography when there is no compromise on image quality.
The Z 7II features a 45.7-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor to help capture intense detail, ultra-shallow depth of field and clarity that overwhelms. The exceptionally clean native ISO range from ISO 64 to 25,600 offers the functional freedom to shoot at wide apertures in bright light or in-studio with minimal noise. With up to 10 fps maximum shooting speed at full resolution in Continuous H (extended), the Z 7II can handle fast burst rates with more than triple (3.3x) the buffer capacity of the Z 7 (in 12-bit lossless compressed RAW). The Z 7II’s 493 on-sensor phase-detect autofocus points cover 90 percent of the frame, quickly and accurately acquiring subjects, even at its far edges. The Z 7II is capable of acquiring focus in half the light (as low as -3 EV5), making it the reliable tool for low-light scenes such as weddings and indoor events.
Key Features:
• Every little detail matters. 45.7MP. Powerful AF performance. NIKKOR Z lenses. Intuitive functionality. The most
sophisticated tool for high resolution imaging.
• Subject acquisition with speed and precision. 3.5x more buffer capacity than the original Z 7. Faster continuous
shooting. Improved AF performance and functionality.
• Dual card slots (CFexpress/XQD + UHS-II SD). Flexibility and peace of mind when shooting important moments
or on assignment, such as wedding and event photography.
• Comfortable. Durable. Intuitive. Z 7II’s exterior and interior have been thoughtfully designed to be handled and
used with max comfort and ease of operation.
• Vertical Grip Ready. Now compatible with the new vertical battery grip (sold separately) for those in need of more power and easier shutter operation when shooting vertically.
• 4K UHD 60p Video. Smoother action, smoother camera motion and the ability to slow down 4K UHD footage
in post.
• USB-C constant power and charging. Never run low on power during livestreams, video shoots and time-lapses.
• One mount accepts them all. Compatible with a growing line of NIKKOR Z lenses as well as approx. 360
F-mount NIKKOR lenses with FTZ mount adapter (sold separately).
Product Details:
This is the full frame mirrorless camera for those who sweat every little detail. There’s the ultra-high resolution of 45.7 megapixels with no optical low-pass filter. The power of dual processors. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p. The next-generation 493-point autofocus system. High-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.
MORE OF EVERYTHING
The Z 7II builds upon the professional imaging capabilities of the Z mirrorless platform with more image quality, more dynamic range, more speed, more workflow enhancements…more of everything you want in an ultra-high performance camera.
Strive for perfection.
Dual processors.
For the first time in a Nikon camera, the Z 7II is powered by not one, but two EXPEED 6 processing engines. They work together for faster image processing, more buffer capacity and more overall speed.
Dual card slots.
Now you have options. One slot accepts CFexpress (Type B) and XQD cards. The other slot accepts standard SD cards. Use the format you prefer. Or use both slots and separate RAW and JPEG files, create a backup or maximize your onboard storage.
45.7MP sensor.
The Z 7II uses Nikon’s highest resolution backside illuminated CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter. When paired with NIKKOR Z lenses, the result is staggering—some of the cleanest, most detail-rich RAW and JPG images imaginable.
Brilliant dynamic range.
From deep blacks to bright whites and Nikon’s superior color science, the Z 7II exhibits outstanding dynamic range in stills and videos, from ISO 64 to 25,600.
More autofocus power.
The Z 7II builds on Nikon’s flagship 493-point Hybrid AF system with improvements to low light performance, new options for Eye-Detection AF and easier selecting of AF modes.
See in the dark.
With a big leap forward in low-light autofocus performance, the Z 7II can find your subject in half the available light as its predecessor*. Keep shooting into the evening with the same fast, accurate AF performance. *AF detection range starts at -4.5 EV
Edge-to-edge coverage.
The AF system’s 90% frame coverage lets you compose the way you want, from the start. Either manually choose one of 493 focus points across the frame, or let subject tracking automatically select the focus points based on where your subject is within the frame—even at the far edges.
Eye-Detection. Better than ever.
Nikon’s intelligent Eye-Detection AF quickly identifies and locks onto eyes—either humans, dogs or cats—for properly focused portraits. The Z 7II builds on the system with accuracy enhancements and more flexibility.
Right on target.
Now you can use Wide-Area (L) Mode to set boundaries for eye detection. Select an area of the frame, and the Z 7II will only look for eyes there—great for busy scenes, group shots and pet portraits.
Capture the eyes. On Video.
All of these features of Eye-Detection AF are also available during video recording. Easily track moving subjects and keep footage looking sharp and professional on the eyes.
Create. In camera.
The Z 7II is packed with innovative features to ignite your creativity.
Multiple Exposure
Combine up to 10 exposures into one visionary composition. Compose and blend—right in the viewfinder—while shooting, or go back later and combine shots with in-camera Retouch features.
900-second Exposures
Paint with light. Track the paths of stars. Capture movement like never before with long exposures up to 900-seconds. Use your smartphone to trigger the shutter to avoid camera vibrations.
Focus Shift Shooting
The Z 7II will take a series of up to 300 photos, each with an incrementally adjusted focus position. Use third-party software to combine (focus stack) the photos into a single image with surreal depth of field and sharpness.
10 FPS RAW with 3.3x buffer capacity*
Catch decisive views of fast action with 10 frames per second continuous shooting—in RAW or JPEG at full resolution with AE/AF tracking.
*Compared to Z 7 with recording of 12-bit Lossless compressed RAW files to a CFexpress card.
Time-Lapse
Making time-lapse sequences is as easy as setting up the camera and hitting record. The Z 7II will create a 4K time-lapse movie and save all the full resolution stills (when used with interval timer shooting).
4K Ultra HD at 60p.
It’s here. Bring the Z 7II’s superb image quality to your video work. For maximum definition and flexibility, record 4K Ultra HD at 60p*, 30p, 25p or 24p. Or create silky smooth slow motion sequences with 120p Full HD.
*8-bit and FX format (93% of sensor UHD coverage) only.
Keep it simple. Or go big.
When you want to keep it simple, record your 4K footage in-camera on a CFexpress, XQD or SD card. Step things up by attaching an external recorder (sold separately) to capture 10-bit N-Log or HDR (HLG) footage. Or go all the way with a paid firmware upgrade and compatible external recorder* and output 12-bit ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW format** via HDMI.
*Such as Atomos Ninja (ProRes RAW) or Blackmagic Design’s Video Assist 12G HDR recorder (Blackmagic RAW).
**Black Magic RAW support via a paid firmware upgrade available February 2021.
The stability you need.
Powerful 5-axis VR image stabilization keeps your photos sharp and your videos steady—up to five stops in up to five directions* (yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y). Handheld shooting made easy.
*When using NIKKOR Z lenses; based on CIPA Standards. This value is achieved when the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is attached, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
Reverse focus rotation.
If you’ve been using non-Nikon lenses for video work, the Z 7II lets you reverse the focus ring rotation on NIKKOR Z lenses. Your muscle memory will thank you.
SnapBridge - Get connected.
Share photos with a client on the spot. Quickly post a great shot to your feed. Remotely control the Z 7II. However you use it, you’ll love the convenience of Nikon’s ever-evolving SnapBridge app.
Go remote.
When you can’t be behind the lens, pull out your compatible smartphone and use it to control the Z 7II. See what the camera sees, change settings like aperture, shutter speed and white balance, then remotely fire the shutter or start and stop recording.
Any file. Any format.
Transfer full resolution RAW images, JPGs and even 4K video files right to your phone, wirelessly. Then use your favorite apps for editing, adding filters and sharing.
Upgrade on the go.
Update the Z 7II’s firmware with the SnapBridge app from almost anywhere. Keeping your camera up to date with the latest features has never been easier or more convenient.
Direct connect. PC or Mac.
The Z 7II’s connectivity doesn’t stop with the smartphone. Transfer your shots directly to a PC or Mac over Wi-Fi®*—no card readers or USB cables needed to download your photos and videos.
*Requires free Wireless Transmitter Utility software.
Live stream like a pro.
Stream the sharpest, clearest, most flattering footage from the Z 7II with Nikon’s free Webcam Utility. When using a single USB-C connection, your computer will actually power the Z 7II while capturing video. Stream for as long as you need without any extra cables, power adapters or third-party hardware.
One cable does it all.
With one universal USB Type C cable (sold separately), you can provide constant power to the Z 7II, charge your battery, stream footage and transfer photos and videos. When shooting time-lapses away from a power source, get extra shoot time with a portable power bank.
Get The Nikon Experience.
Every new generation of Nikon cameras brings improved handling, more intuitive operation and time-saving workflow enhancements. Yet, every generation also retains that unmistakable superior Nikon feel.
That just-right feel.
Like all Nikon cameras, the Z 7II handles like a dream. A deep grip design. Balanced weight. Sturdy build with smart button placement. Even the EVF is thoughtfully extended to prevent your nose from pressing up against the back of the camera.
Tough. As expected.
The Z 7II is ready for what’s next. Its skeleton is forged from Magnesium Alloy for an optimal balance of strength and lightness. Its exterior is fully weather sealed to keep dust, grime and moisture out. Don’t baby this baby.
More clarity. Less blackout.
Experience the best view through the Z 7II’s advanced viewfinder with minimal blackout between shots during high speed shooting (Continuous H). Nikon optics magnify the 3.6M-dot Quad-VGA EVF, and what you see is how your shot will look. Exposure, ISO, white balance, Picture Control and creative filters are all applied in real-time. You can customize what information gets shown in the viewfinder—or hide it all for a pure view.
Make it yours.
Prefer back button focus? Often switch between Picture Controls? Need a quick way to select focus area? No problem. Add your favorite functions to the i-Menu then access them from the LCD or EVF. Customize Fn buttons or reassign buttons you don’t typically use to activate your go-to modes, menus or settings. Navigating the camera’s intuitive, clean user interface is a breeze.
Help. Right at your fingertips.
Not sure what a setting does? Just tap the (?) button and a brief explanation will pop up in the viewfinder or on the LCD. It’s like having a quick reference guide built into your camera.
Made for Z-Mount lenses.
Breakthroughs of the Z Mount, the largest full frame lens mount of any system, have given way to some of the most advanced, optically pristine lenses ever—NIKKOR Z. The Z 7II is compatible with them all, each one delivering a new perspective and drawing peak performance from the camera.
Plays nice with F-Mount lenses.
Attach the optional Mount Adapter FTZ (sold separately) and extend full compatibility to over 90* F-Mount NIKKOR lenses: full frame fisheye lenses, macro lenses, fast primes, super telephoto zooms and everything in between.
*Approximately 360 classic F-Mount NIKKOR lenses can be used with varying compatibility.
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Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses
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Lens Mount
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
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Sensor Size
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Image Sensor Format
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Image Sensor Type
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Total Pixels
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Dust-Reduction System
Image Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
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Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L) 8,256 x 5,504
(M) 6,192 x 4,128
(S) 4,128 x 2,752
DX-format
(L) 5,408 x 3,600
(M) 4,048 x 2,696
(S) 2,704 x 1,800
5:4 (30 x 24)
(L) 6,880 x 5,504
(M) 5,152 x 4,120
(S) 3,440 x 2,752
1:1 (24 x 24)
(L) 5,504 x 5,504
(M) 4,128 x 4,128
(S) 2,752 x 2,752
16:9 (24 x 24)
(L) 8,256 x 4,640
(M) 6,192 x 3,480
(S) 4,128 x 2,320
Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3,840 x 2,160:
3,840 x 2,160
Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1,920 x 1,080:
1,920 x 1,080
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File Format Still Images
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)
TIFF (RGB)
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; optimal quality compression available
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
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Storage Media
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
CFexpress (Type B)
XQD Type Memory
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File System
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Viewfinder
1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls
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Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 100% horizontal
100% vertical
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Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
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Viewfinder Eyepoint
21 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
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Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
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Eye Sensor
Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
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Shutter Type
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec. (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV, extendable to 900 sec. in mode M), bulb, time, X200
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Flash Sync Speed
Up to: X=1/200 sec.; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 sec. or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
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Exposure Metering System
TTL metering using camera image sensor
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Metering Range
-3 to +17 EV
(ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
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Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Exposure Lock
Luminosity locked at detected value
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Picture Control
Auto
Flat
Landscape
Monochrome
Neutral
Portrait
Standard
Vivid
Creative Picture Controls: (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon)
Selected Picture Control can be modified
Storage for custom Picture Controls
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 64 - 25,600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above
ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control available
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Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
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Active D-Lighting Bracketing
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Autofocus System
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
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Detection Range
-3 to +19 EV (-4 to +19 EV with low-light AF)
Detection range (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
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Lens Servo
Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking
Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
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Focus Point
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AF-Area Mode
Pinpoint
Single-Point
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Wide-area AF (L-people)
Wide-area AF (L-animals)
Auto-area AF
Auto-area AF (people)
Auto-area AF (animals)
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Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
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Vibration Reduction
5-axis image sensor shift
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Flash Control
TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
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Flash Sync Modes
Front-curtain sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with slow sync
Slow rear-curtain sync
Slow sync
Off
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Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available in modes P, S, A, and M
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Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
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Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, unified flash control
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White Balance
Auto (3 types)
Choose color temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K)
Cloudy
Direct sunlight
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Natural light auto
Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning
Shade
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White Balance Bracketing
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Movie Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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Movie Maximum Recording Time
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Movie File Format
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Movie Audio Recording Format
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Movie
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 60 fps
4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 50 fps
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 / 120 fps
Full HD 1,920x1,080 / 100 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 slow-mo / 30 fps x4
Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 25 fps x4
Full HD 1,920x1,080 slow-mo / 24 fps x5
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively
Quality selection available at all sizes except 3,840 x 2,160, 1,920 x 1,080 120p/100p, and 1,920 x 1,080 slow-motion, when quality is fixed at m
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Movie Audio
Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity can be adjusted
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Movie ISO
Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to 25,600)
M: Manual selection (ISO 64 to 25,600; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102,400 equivalent) above ISO 25,600; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit
P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit
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Movie Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from:
Auto
Extra High
High
Normal
Low
Off
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Time Code
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Movie Log Gamma Output
Logarithmic (N-Log) and HDR (HLG) movie output with View Assist (HDMI output only)
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Movie e-VR
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Movie HDMI Output
Yes, up to 12 bit
Start/Stop supported
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Movie Focus Peaking
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Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
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Time-Lapse Movie
Up to 4K UHD; Silent mode option
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AF for Movie
AF Speed and AF Tracking Sensitivity can be adjusted
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Monitor Size
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Monitor Resolution
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Monitor Type
Tilting TFT
Touch-Sensitive LCD
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full-frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
Highlights
Histogram Display
Location Data Display
Movie Playback
Photo and/or Movie Slide Shows
Photo Information
Picture Rating
Playback with Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Cropping
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Wi-Fi Functionality
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, and Oceania)
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other countries in the Americas)
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5745–5805 MHz (Georgia)
Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5320 MHz (other European countries)
Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 2.9 dBm
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 5.7 dBm (Georgia)
Maximum output power (EIRP): 5 GHz band: 8.7 dBm (other countries)
Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
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Smart Device App Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
Version 4.2
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
Maximum output power (EIRP)
Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm
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GPS
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Supported Languages
English
French
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish
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Battery / Batteries
One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery
EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
Photo Mode: Number of Shots
Viewfinder only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 380 shots
Viewfinder only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 360 shots
Monitor only with Energy saving mode enabled: Approx. 440 shots
Monitor only with Energy saving mode disabled: Approx. 420 shots
Movie Mode: Length of Footage
Viewfinder only: Approx. 100 minutes
Monitor only: Approx. 105 minutes
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AC Adapter
EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC Adapter (requires EP-5B power connector, available separately)
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Battery Charger
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Tripod Socket
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Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
5.3 in.
(134 mm)
x 4.0 in.
(100.5 mm)
x 2.8 in.
(69.5 mm)
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Approx. Weight
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Operating Environment
Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)