Nikon's first FX-format mirrorless camera with 45.7 effective megapixels gets the most out of the NIKKOR Z lenses' unprecedented optical performance

Evolution never ends for high-pixel-count cameras. Featuring 45.7 effective megapixels in a compact body, the Z 7 — Nikon's brand new, FX-format mirrorless camera — fully exploits the unprecedented optical performance offered by the new NIKKOR Z lenses and delivers overwhelming edge-to-edge detail in both stills and videos. In addition, its wide, 493-point hybrid AF system with superb focusing accuracy and the new EXPEED 6 image-processing engine contribute to achieving sharper images than ever. The 3690k-dot Quad-VGA electronic viewfinder provides a clear view and an amazingly comfortable shooting experience, thanks to Nikon's advanced optics and imaging expertise. And with 10-bit N-Log as well as 4K UHD and 8K time-lapse* movie, it meets the needs of demanding video creators too. Condensing all of this power into a compact yet robust body, the Z 7 promises to take you to a new world of truly amazing images.

• Overview
• Specifications

• More than mirrorless.
  Nikon mirrorless.

  Our vision has always been to create cameras and lenses that capture more light. More light means more detail. More speed. More possibilities. The Z 7 brings that vision to life (and then some). Combining the advantages of a lightweight mirrorless design, a revolutionary new full-frame lens mount and matched lenses, a Nikon designed 45.7MP image sensor and seamless integration with Nikon’s DSLR system—including the Nikkor lenses you love—the Z 7 is a camera unlike any before it. And yet, it’s unmistakably a Nikon. This is mirrorless reinvented.

  • 45.7 Megapixels
  • FX Format
  • 9 FPS Continuous Shooting
  • 64–25,600 ISO (Expandable to 102,400)
  • 4K UHD 3840x2160 at 30/25/24p

  The Award-Winning Z 7

  Feels Like a Nikon

  As comfortable and familiar as an old friend.

  New NIKKOR Z Lenses

  The next generation of Nikkor glass.

  Empowered by the larger Z Mount and shorter 16mm flange focal distance, NIKKOR Z lenses gather more light and break traditional rules of the “sweet spot”. Forget about stopping down for maximum sharpness—NIKKOR Z are at their best and deliver corner-to-corner sharpness even at their widest aperture.

  493-Point Hybrid AF System

  Focus on what matters.

  493-Point On-Sensor PDAF

  493² on-sensor AF points cover 90% of the frame (approx.) horizontally and vertically. Subjects are acquired quickly when they enter the frame and tracked throughout the frame, even to the far edges.

  New Hybrid Autofocus

  Using an AF algorithm optimized for its FX-format sensor, Z 7 automatically switches between focal-plane phase-detect AF and contrast-detect AF to fine-tune focus. The light-shielding phase detection pixels are carefully arranged on the sensor to preserve light, ensuring accurate AF even in dim lighting.

  New Subject Tracking

  Whether shooting eye-level with the EVF or in Live View with the LCD, Auto Area AF smoothly tracks your subject. When shooting portraits for example the system pays attention to the upper body, too, maintaining focus position when your subject briefly turns away from the camera or moves out of view.

  Get the latest Subject Tracking performance which Requires Firmware 3.0.

  Eye-Detection AF

  Eye-Detection AF is a powerful tool for capturing portraits that tracks and locks focus on your subject’s eye not only with AF-S (Single AF) mode, but also with AF-C (Continuous AF) mode—especially useful when your subject keeps changing their pose. Eye-Detection AF is also capable of intelligently recognizing the eyes of multiple people in the frame, giving you the freedom to choose which person and eye to focus on and can even remain locked on eyes that become partially or temporarily obstructed.

  New Animal Detection AF

  Capture still  images when focus has been acquired on a dog or cat's eye, even in situations that were previously difficult for auto-area AF. When shooting video dog or cat’s face can be detected.

  Requires Firmware 3.0.

  Pure Viewing Experience

  Just like the real thing.

  New 3.6M-Dot Quad VGA Viewfinder

  Oh, what a view.

  Take an ultra-high resolution QUAD VGA display, add Nikon optics for magnification, including Aspherical lens elements and Fluorine coating, and you’ve got an EVF experience unlike any before it. Minimal lag and blackout, 100% frame coverage (approx.), corner-to-corner clarity and sharp magnification. It has the feel of an optical viewfinder, and you can use it for both stills and videos.

  New Icon-Driven Info Display

  Keep your eye on the prize.

  All relevant info is displayed out of the way and is easy on the eyes. A new customizable menu appears right inside the viewfinder, so you can quickly adjust settings without ever taking your eye off the shot. Focus modes, white balance, exposure, VR settings, Picture Controls, and more—all within eye’s reach. Preview exposure and white balance changes, image stabilization and depth-of-field in real time. You can even review the photo or video you just shot.

  In-Body VR Image Stabilization

  Steady as it goes.

  Up to 5 Stops of VR Image Stabilization

  Powerful in-body 5-axis VR image stabilization is applied to whatever Nikkor Z lens you’re using. Up to five stops³ of image stabilization in up to five directions—yaw, pitch, roll, X and Y. During video recording, optical VR is combined with electronic VR (e-VR) for even steadier shots. Normal VR mode for static subjects. Sports VR for moving subjects.

  VR for F-Mount Nikkor Lenses

  For the first time, F-Mount Nikkor lenses like the AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED or AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED can benefit from in-body 3-axis VR.⁴ Nikkor lenses that already have VR, like the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, get the added benefit of roll axis for a total of 3-axis VR. Just add the optional Mount Adapter FTZ and you’re good to go.

  Portable Cinematic Powerhouse

  Made for video.

  8K Time-Lapse

  Travel through time.

  Like the D850, the Z 7 is a time-lapse machine. Shoot up to 9,999 full resolution stills with no shutter vibration using the Interval Timer, then combine them into one 8K movie with 3rd party software. Create 4K time-lapse sequences right in the camera with exposure smoothing and extended low-light metering range—great for star trails and light painting.

  New N-Log With View Assist

  Maximum detail, viewable in-camera.

  Nikon’s N-LOG format preserves more detail, up to 12 stops of dynamic range, shadows and highlights to make color grading more precise in post. For easier spot checking of focus and exposure, the new View Assist function displays simple gradation compensation, highly useful for confirming the final look of the footage.

  Nikon N-Log 3D LUT

  Capture extraordinary details in your videos with 10 bit N-Log to take advantage of the dynamic range of the image sensor and then apply Nikon’s N-Log 3D LUT (lookup table) to the footage to recreate the color accuracy that Nikon is known for.  The LUT is available for the Rec. 709 color space and makes color grading a snap in Adobe Premier Pro CC, Apple Final Cut Pro X or Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 15. This LUT enables adjustment of brightness, saturation and hue.

  New 10-Bit HDMI Output

  What’s the difference between 8-bit and 10-bit recording? Only about 1 billion more colors (64X more data)—so much more flexibility in post-processing. Record directly to an optional external recorder with 10-bit output via HDMI, the industry standard. Simultaneously record uncompressed 8-bit 4K UHD movie files to the memory card and an external recorder. (Atomos Open Protocol supported for syncing start/stop.)

  Smooth, Quiet AF

  The speed, smoothness and accuracy of the Z 7’s AF system is ideal for video. It’s virtually silent, very little chance it will be picked up by an external mic. When used with Nikkor Z lenses, “breathing” and “wobbling” are all but eliminated. You can even touch to focus using the LCD for fast transitions between subjects.

  Ultimate Image Quality

  Create your masterpiece with ours.

  New Z Mount

  17% larger internal diameter than Nikon's acclaimed F Mount. Wider than any full-frame mount available.⁶ It totally changes what’s possible with lens design. Enhanced low-light performance. Even illumination from corner-to-corner. Maximum apertures as wide as f/0.95. Faster data transfer between camera and lens. This is the ideal balance between mount diameter, large image sensor and flange focal distance.

  9 FPS Shooting

  The speed to succeed.

  Shoot up to 9 FPS at full resolution (12-bit RAW or JPEG) with minimal shooting noise⁷ and without the need for an external battery pack. For complete silence, switch to Silent Mode and shoot up to 8 FPS with no mechanical noise.

  ISO 64 (Expandable to ISO 32)

  Increased light capture means you can shoot at lower sensitivity more often. And the lower the sensitivity, the greater the detail, color range and contrast.

  ISO 25,600 (Expandable to 102,400)

  More light gathering potential, flawless Expeed 6 noise reduction and new NIKKOR Z lenses free you to explore the darker side of light with entirely new brilliance.

  Connectivity

  Connections? It's got a few.

  Built-In Wi-Fi^®

  Transfer images to compatible smart devices 2X faster than previously possible—up to 25 mbps. Choose between the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands for optimum transfer speeds.⁸

  Built-In Bluetooth Low Energy

  The Z 7 can automatically connect whenever your compatible smart device is in range. Send original resolution JPEGs or have the camera automatically transfer 2MB versions of your photos as you shoot them.

  Remote Shooting

  With SnapBridge version 2.5 or greater, you can also use your compatible smartphone as a remote monitor and controller. Touch focus, adjust settings like exposure mode, white balance and more, then fire the shutter.

  New USB Battery Charging

  For the first time in a full-frame Nikon camera, you can charge the Z 7’s new EN-EL15b battery in the camera through a standard USB-C connection—from your computer, a wall outlet or other charging device.⁹ Already have EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries?¹⁰ They work with the Z 7, too.

  New connectivity option

  Connect to a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi and wirelessly transfer RAW, JPEG and movie files. Two modes available: Camera Access Point mode, for connecting directly to a PC, and Station (STA) mode, for connecting over a router.¹¹

  Hd Tilting Touchscreen

  A feast for the eyes.

  Remote Shooting And Rf Speedlight Control

  Capture and create remotely

  Take control of the light with any compatible Nikon Speedlight. Use the optional WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller for wirelessly controlling SB-5000 Speedlights from another room, around corners or outdoors in bright sunlight. Advanced Wireless Lighting using optically controlled Speedlights like the SB-700 and SB-500 is also possible. For remote shooting, the WR-1 and WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controllers can be used.

  ProRes RAW ® Support

  A firmware upgrade for Z 6 and Z 7 will enable support for ProRes RAW when using the kit’s included ATOMOS Ninja V. ProRes RAW provides the quality and convenience of ProRes while preserving the camera’s RAW sensor data, giving you maximum flexibility during post productions.

  ¹ Full AF/AE supported when using FX or DX AF-S Type G/D/E, AF-P type G/E, AF-I type D and AF-S / AF-I Teleconverters.
  ² 435 on-sensor PDAF when used for video in FX-based movie format with Single-Point AF.
  ³ 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.
  ⁴ Requires use of the Mount Adapter FTZ.
  ⁵ During 4K recording.
  ⁶ As of 8/23/18.
  ⁷ If an F-Mount NIKKOR lens is used with the Mount Adapter FTZ, aperture, VR driving and initial lens driving sounds may occur, for instance, when turning on the camera.
  ⁸ May not be available in certain countries.
  ⁹ Camera cannot be used while charging via USB.
  ¹⁰ EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries cannot be charged in the camera via USB.
  ¹¹ Wireless Transmitter Utility software must be installed on the computer.

  ^± Wi-Fi Compatibility

  This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi^® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone^®, iPad^®, and/or iPod touch^® 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.

• Body type
  Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
  Sensor
  Max resolution	8256 x 5504
  Other resolutions	5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9)
  Image ratio w:h	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
  Effective pixels	46 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	47 megapixels
  Sensor size	Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
  Sensor type	CMOS
  Processor	Expeed 6
  Image
  ISO	Auto, 64-25600 (expands to 32-102400)
  Boosted ISO (minimum)	32
  Boosted ISO (maximum)	102400
  White balance presets	12
  Custom white balance	Yes (6 slots)
  Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
  Image stabilization notes	5-axis
  CIPA image stabilization rating	5 stop(s)
  Uncompressed format	RAW
  JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal, basic
  Optics & Focus
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
  Manual focus	Yes
  Number of focus points	493
  Lens mount	Nikon Z
  Focal length multiplier	1×
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Tilting
  Screen size	3.2″
  Screen dots	2,100,000
  Touch screen	Yes
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	Electronic
  Viewfinder coverage	100%
  Viewfinder magnification	0.8×
  Viewfinder resolution	3,690,000
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/8000 sec
  Aperture priority	Yes
  Shutter priority	Yes
  Manual exposure mode	Yes
  Subject / scene modes	No
  Built-in flash	No
  External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
  Flash modes	Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
  Continuous drive	9.0 fps
  Self-timer	Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  WB Bracketing	Yes
  Videography features
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	XQD card
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
  USB charging	Yes
  HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
  Microphone port	Yes
  Headphone port	Yes
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	802.11ac + Bluetooth
  Remote control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	Yes
  Battery	Battery Pack
  Battery description	EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
  Battery Life (CIPA)	330
  Weight (inc. batteries)	675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
  Dimensions	134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  Timelapse recording	Yes
  GPS	None