Nikon Z6 Sample Images & RAWs

I’ve used the Nikon Z6 extensively in the field and wanted to share some sample images with you today, including full-resolution original RAW files available for download! To make it easy to judge the image quality, the photos were taken at a variety of ISO values and under different lighting conditions. If you’re considering the Nikon Z6, these sample images should give you a good idea of the camera’s image quality in various real-world situations.

Two disclaimers before I share the images:

I retain full copyright over the following photos. You are welcome to download the original RAW images for personal use, but you may not republish the RAW files elsewhere online or use the images in any commercial capacity.
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Photo #1

Nikon-Z6-00001 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S @ 19.5mm, ISO 100, 13 seconds, f/5.0
Original Raw File

Photo #2

Nikon-Z6-00002 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 @ 40mm, ISO 100, 1/10, f/9.0
Original Raw File

Photo #3

Nikon-Z6-00003 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 @ 40mm, ISO 100, 1/15, f/5.0
Original Raw File

Photo #4

Nikon-Z6-00004 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 @ 28mm, ISO 100, 3 seconds, f/16.0
Original Raw File

Photo #5

Nikon-Z6-00005 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 @ 28mm, ISO 51200, 3 seconds, f/2.8
Original Raw File

Photo #6

Nikon-Z6-00006 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 @ 40mm, ISO 12800, 5 seconds, f/2.0
Original Raw File

Photo #7

Nikon-Z6-00007 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 @ 28mm, ISO 100, 1.6 seconds, f/11.0
Original Raw File

Photo #8

Nikon-Z6-00008 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 @ 28mm, ISO 100, 2.5 seconds, f/11.0
Original Raw File

Photo #9

Nikon-Z6-00009 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S @ 17.5mm, ISO 12800, 10 seconds, f/4.0
Original Raw File

Photo #10

Nikon-Z6-00010 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S @ 14mm, ISO 100, 1/4, f/8.0
Original Raw File

Photo #11

Nikon-Z6-00011 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S @ 40mm, ISO 100, 1/20, f/5.6
Original Raw File

Photo #12

Nikon-Z6-00012 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S @ 24mm, ISO 100, 1/15, f/8.0
Original Raw File

Photo #13

Nikon-Z6-00013 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S @ 70mm, ISO 2000, 1/320, f/4.0
Original Raw File

Photo #14

Nikon-Z6-00014 — NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 6400, 20 seconds, f/2.0
Original Raw File

Photo #15

Nikon-Z6-00015 — NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 40,000, 2 seconds, f/2.0
Original Raw File

Photo #16

Nikon-Z6-00016 — NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 1600, 20 seconds, f/2.0
Original Raw File

Photo #17

Nikon-Z6-00017 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S @ 14mm, ISO 100, 299 seconds, f/5.0
Original Raw File

Photo #18

Nikon-Z6-00018 — NIKON Z 6 + NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 @ 18mm, ISO 800, 15 seconds, f/2.8
Original Raw File

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Photofan

June 5, 2023 7:22 pm

Very nice. Thanks Spencer. I just happen to be waiting for my used Z6 to show up. I have a D780 and love it, but wanted to have a backup for my Z7. It will also be the primary body for my 24-70 f4.

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June 5, 2023 7:24 pm

That’s exciting! I also use the Z7 / Z6 combo, with the Z6 being both my backup camera and my low-light camera of choice.