Short description
Quick Overview
- 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 7 Image Processor
- 6K 60p N-RAW, 6K 30p ProRes RAW
- 4K 120p, Full HD 240p Slow Motion Video
- Up to 20 fps Raw, 60 fps JPEG Shooting
- Blackout-Free, 5760k-Dot EVF
- 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection
- 3.2" 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- CFx Type B & SD Memory Card Slots
- Camera-to-Cloud Direct Connectivity
Product Description
Massive Upgrades for a MidRange Marvel
With its innovative partiallystacked sensor design, the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera brings a host of flagshiplevel enhancements to this midrange model. These include faster and more precise autofocus, professionallevel 6K internal raw video, precapture at up to 120 fps, and a bright, colorful EVF. Together, these features make this camera a perfect choice for aspiring professionals seeking a versatile and affordable option.
Newly Designed Sensor and Flagship Processing
24.5MP PartiallyStacked CMOS Sensor
The Z6 III is Nikon's first camera to feature a partially stacked sensor design, allowing for faster scans and readouts compared to its predecessor. This design also reduces rolling shutter and noise levels at high ISO settings. Additionally, the sensor enables many flagshiplevel features, such as faster autofocus, a smoother EVF experience, quicker continuous shooting speeds, and higher frame rates for video.
EXPEED 7 Image Processor
Working alongside the new sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, which is also found in Nikon's toptier Z8 and Z9 mirrorless cameras. Offering speeds approximately 10 times faster than the Z6 II, this processor enhances autofocus speeds, burst shooting rates, buffer capacity, video performance, and overall handling.
- Top continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in raw, up to 60 fps when shooting in fullframe JPEG, and 120 fps when shooting JPEGs using a DX crop, with all rates supporting full AF/AE performance.
- Able to buffer over 1000 images in a burst when using the electronic shutter, meaning image sequences can be recorded for approximately 50 seconds continuously.
- PreRelease Capture at up to 120 fps helps make decisive moment shots easier by recording frames in a burst for up a second prior to actually releasing the shutter. When this feature is activated, burst shooting will commence when the shutter is halfpressed and the buffer will retain up to 3 seconds' worth of frames prior to fully pressing the shutter.
- Electronic shutter affords a top shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec for working in the brightest conditions with wider apertures.
- Partiallystacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so fastmoving subjects, like a golf club, tennis racket, or baseball bat, do not appear distorted when working with shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec.
- AF calculations are done at a 120 fps rate to keep up with fast continuous shooting speeds.
Fast and Intelligent AF
493Point PhaseDetection AF
Covering the full sensor area, the Z6 III's flagship EXPEED 7 processor unlocks Nikon's flagship 493point phasedetection AF system to realize fast and accurate focusing performance. This system is benefitted by the highspeed communication of the Z interface along with the speed of the sensor that enables AF readings to occur at up to 120 fps.
This focusing system also supports working in lowlight conditions with a Starlight mode that permits focusing down to 10 EV to greatly benefit astrophotography, concert, and other nighttime shooting applications. Featuring the highest native ISO in a Zseries camera at ISO 64000, the autofocus is also useful for working in difficult lighting conditions. The Backlit AF function uses separate pixels on the sensor that allows these areas to intentionally overexpose for focusing accuracy purposes without impacting the actual exposure of the recorded image.
A mainstay focusing mode in DSLRs, which debuted for mirrorless with the Z9, the Z6 III also includes 3D Tracking AF that pairs with subject detection to lock onto fast, erratically moving subjects that move parallel and perpendicular to the camera. Additionally, there are three DynamicArea AF modes, with a range of focus area sizes, for capturing a broad variety of moving subject types.
Subject Detection with Deep Learning Technology
Utilizing inherited algorithms and deep learning technology from the Z9, including sophisticated Subject Detection, the Z8 can recognize a variety of distinct subject types, ranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in AutoArea AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.
EyeDetection AF, specifically, has been tuned for improved accuracy and refined recognition of eyes in the scene, regardless of how small or large they are within the image frame, and can also be used in conjunction with custom WideArea AF for different subject shapes and sizes.
More Beautiful Portraits
Perfect for portraits, the Z6 III improves on the partiallystacked sensor's inherent capabilities with a series of processing tools and shooting functions to improve portraits:
- Portrait mode processes portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel
- Rich Tone Portrait mode, a picture mode that produces more vivid results while capturing details of the subject's complexion and avoiding loss of detail in the highlights
- Flat Monochrome mode features gentle gradations from highlights to shadows, producing soft monochrome portraits
- Deep Tone Monochrome mode chooses slightly darker tones in the range from shadows to midtones, with brightness rapidly increasing as tones progress from midtones to highlights
- Skin softening can be used on up to three subjects in a shot and slightly blurs the skin for a more pleasing texture while still retaining essential sharpness on eyes and hair
- Manual white balance control is more intuitive when making adjustments and Auto WB has also been optimized for human subjects
- Take full advantage of Nikon's portrait modes by pairing the Z6 III with one of Nikon's portrait Z lenses, like the 50mm f/1.2 S, the 85mm f/1.2 S, or the 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Nikon Z6 III Specs
Key Specs
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.5 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | 100 to 64,000 |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 24.5 MP Electronic Shutter Up to 120 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) |
| Internal Recording Modes | Raw 5760 x 3840 ProRes RAW 5760 x 3840 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C Data Input (Shared with Power Input) 1x Nikon DC2 |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery Type | 1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 24.5 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | No |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter Up to 1/16000 Second |
| Bulb/Time Mode | No |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | 100 to 64,000 |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP (Raw) Electronic Shutter Up to 60 fps at 24.5 MP Electronic Shutter Up to 120 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Image Sizes | 3:2 JPEG / Raw 24.5 MP (6000 x 4000) |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes | Raw 5760 x 3840 ProRes RAW 5760 x 3840 |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Slow-Motion Only |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | AAC Audio 2-Channel LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C Data Input (Shared with Power Input) 1x Nikon DC2 |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS |
Monitor
| Display Size | 3.2" |
| Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Secondary Display | Top: Status Display |
Viewfinder
| Type | Built-In Electronic |
| Size | 0.5" |
| Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 21 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.8x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video 493 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -10 to +18 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | iTTL |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
| Battery Type | 1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1x 1/4"-20 Female |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| In The Box | Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera, EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, UC-E25 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, AN-DC26 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap, DK-29 Rubber Eyecup, Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
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| MFG Part# | 1890 |
| Condition | New |
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