Nikon Z 6 II Tethering Gear and Accessories

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USB-A Compatible Cable for the Nikon Z 6 II

Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
Replaces Nikon cable UC-E24 / UC-E25

Nikon Z 6 II Tethering Information

Camera Specifications

USB-C Camera: USB-C

USB Specification: USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1

Transfer Speed: 5 Gbit/s

Power On/Off Options: Yes
(See Power Delivery Settings Below)

HDMI: HDMI Mini (Type C)

Battery: EN-EL15c

Optimal Camera Settings - Tethered Photography

Power Delivery: Setup Menu: Camera Setup  → USB Power Delivery  → OFF

Tethering Settings: Setup Menu  → USB: MTP/PTP (added with firmware 1.50)

Airplane Mode: Setup Menu  → Airplane Mode: Enable

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Compatible Tethering Software for the Nikon Z 6 II

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Adobe Lightroom Classic

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
Capture One Pro

Capture One Pro

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
Cascable

Cascable

Compatible with:
  • iOS
Darkroom Core

Darkroom Core

Compatible with:
  • Windows
Evoto

Evoto

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
Helicon Remote

Helicon Remote

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • iOS
  • Android
Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
NX Tether

NX Tether

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows
Smart Shooter 5

Smart Shooter 5

Compatible with:
  • Mac
  • Windows

Compatible ONsite Relay Insert for the Nikon Z 6 II - Nikon Battery EN-EL15C (CRN5B-C)