Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera
In The Box
- Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera Kit
- 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
Features
Massive Upgrades for a Mid-Range Monster
Sporting a new and inspired partially-stacked sensor design, the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks a number of flagship-level upgrades for this mid-range camera, including faster and more precise autofocus, professional-level 6K internal raw video, pre-capture at up to 120 fps, and a smooth, bright, colorful EVF. Taken together, these upgrades make this mirrorless monster an ideal choice for aspiring professionals in search of an all-around, affordable camera.
Newly Designed Sensor and Flagship Processing
24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS Sensor
The Z6 III is Nikon’s first camera to to feature a partially stacked sensor design for faster scans and readouts than its predecessor. The design also reduces rolling shutter and noise levels when working at the top end of the ISO range. Additionally, this sensor design unlocks many of the flagship-level features in the camera, like faster autofocus, a smoother EVF experience, faster continuous shooting speeds, and higher frame rates when shooting video.
EXPEED 7 Image Processor
Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing engine, found in the top-of-the-line Z8 and Z9 mirrorless cameras an which offers speeds approximately 10x faster than the Z6II. This engine works in conjunction with the partially-stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling.
Top continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in raw, up to 60 fps when shooting in full-frame 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.
Pre-Release 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 half-pressed 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.
Partially-stacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so fast-moving 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.
493-Point Phase-Detection AF
Covering the full sensor area, the Z6 III’s flagship EXPEED 7 processor unlocks Nikon’s flagship 493-point phase-detection AF system to realize fast and accurate focusing performance. This system is benefitted by the high-speed 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 low-light 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 Z-series 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 Dynamic-Area 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 Z6 III can recognize a variety of distinct subject types, ranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.
Eye-Detection 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 Wide-Area AF for different subject shapes and sizes.
More Beautiful Portraits
Perfect for portraits, the Z6 III improves on the partially-stacked 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 mid-tones, with brightness rapidly increasing as tones progress from mid-tones 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.
Pixel Shift Technology
Produce ultra-high resolution images at up to approximately 96 megapixels using pixel shift technology. By slightly shifting the image sensor between shots – selectable between 4 and 32 shots per image, with more shots meaning more detail – users can merge the images in NX Studio after shooting to create a single image with enhanced resolution, texture, and color. The shooting method also also reduces noise, moiré, and false colors. Pixel Shift photography benefits archival, landscape, architecture, fine art, macro, and film digitizing applications, and achieves its best results when working with a tripod.
Internal 6K60 and 4K 120 Recording
Equally capable for video, the Z6 III matches the Z9’s recording capabilities here, as well, with a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 6K.
Using full pixel readout, 6K60p video can be recorded with continuous shooting, while 4K and Full HD recording is also possible in a variety of frame rates, including full-frame 4K recording at up to 120p and Full HD recording at 240p for slow-motion playback.
N-RAW and ProRes RAW Video
Internal 12-bit raw raw recording at up to 6K 60p in the N-RAW format is supported along with internal ProRES RAW HQ. Raw recording offers greater tonal and color latitude and can improve dynamic range, benefitting color grading needs and post-production flexibility.
N-RAW is Nikon’s own raw recording format that offers impressively small file sizes compared to other raw formats as well as the ability to create MP4 proxies for more efficient previewing or transferring.
N-RAW recording is available at up to 6K at 60p and ProRes RAW is also available at up to 6K and 30p.
ProRes and H.265 10-Bit Recording
Internal recording is also supported with 10-bit color and 4:2:2 sampling in the ProRes 422 HQ and H.265 codecs at 5.4K 30p and 5.4K 60p, respectively.
Nikon’s Brightest Viewfinder
The Z6 III’s sensor-processor combo has allowed Nikon to give the Z6 III the brightest electronic viewfinder on any of its cameras. At 4000 nits, it’s 33% brighter than the flagship Z9, making a subject’s details visible even in bright sunlight. Its 5,760,000 dot resolution is also a first for a Nikon EVF, aiding with autofocus by showing the subject recognition square. This EVF also works in conjunction with dual-stream technology for blackout-free viewing when shooting continuously and it features a high fps function, which ups the EVF’s refresh rate to 120 fps for smoother, lifelike viewing. Finally, the Z6 III’s EVF also features a higher dynamic range and is compatible with a DCI-P3 color gamut – the first of its kind in a mirrorless camera – for approximating real-world color when taking the shot.
Four-Axis Tilting LCD
Like the Z9 and Z8, the Z6 III incorporates a unique 3.2″ 2.1m-dot four-axis tilting touchscreen LCD that better supports working from high and low angles, regardless if shooting in the horizontal or vertical orientation. This screen’s four-way tilting design allows for easier viewing from a variety of positions and the user interface orientation will also shift depending on how the camera is held.
Body Design
Dual card slots-one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot-allow for flexible file saving. The CFx slot is suitable for data-intensive applications, like 6K recording and high-speed burst shooting, while the SD slot retains compatibility with the popular storage format. Additionally, the CFx B slot is also compatible with XQD memory cards.
Pair the Z6 III with the optional MB-N14 Power Battery Pack grip for improved ergonomics when shooting vertical and up to 1.9x the battery life.
The smaller, lighter design makes the Z6 III an ideal candidate for rigging or use on a gimbal for video use.
Premium weather sealing protects against dust and moisture for confident use in harsh climates.
In-body Vibration Reduction now supports Synchro VR to achieve up to 8 stops of camera shake compensation when used with select Z lenses.
Versatile Connectivity
Matching the professional build quality, the Z6 III is fitted with a variety of connectivity options to suit various workflow needs:
Another Nikon first, the Z6 III features direct-to-cloud connectivity with Nikon Imaging Cloud for file transfer and access to Nikon’s imaging recipes for creative color grading
Sync timecodes using Ultrasync Blue from Atmos, connecting multiple Z6 III camera bodies for multi-camera production setups
Full-size HDMI port for outputting video to an external recorder or monitor3.5mm headphone port and a new line-in port for on-board audio monitoring and high-quality audio input directly into the camera
One USB-C port that supports file transfers and tethering as well as power delivery and battery charging
USB-C communication terminal supports USB-LAN connectivity when paired with an optional USB-C to Ethernet adapter. This enables a 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection for transferring files over FTP
10-pin port offers wide accessories and remote connectivity
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) permit wireless transferring of files, remote camera control via a mobile device, and works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens
Included with the camera body is the standard zoom NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, which covers a wide-angle to portrait-length range and features a constant f/4 maximum aperture.
The optical design incorporates one aspherical element as well as a unique aspherical extra-low dispersion element; both of which help to greatly reduce a variety of aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and accurate color rendering.
A Nano Crystal Coating is also used to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast in strong lighting conditions. Suiting both photo and video applications, a stepping AF motor is also featured for smooth, near-silent autofocus performance.
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens
Optical Design
Featuring a combination of three ED elements, one aspherical ED element, and three aspherical elements, both chromatic and spherical aberrations are effectively eliminated throughout the zoom range for notable sharpness and clarity.
ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats are used to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flare in order to realize improved contrast and clarity when working in strong lighting and backlit conditions. The Nano Crystal Coat controls incidental light from a diagonal direction while the ARNEO Coat controls incidental light from a vertical direction.
Autofocus
Multi-focus system incorporates two separate AF drive units, which are synchronized, to deliver especially fast and accurate focusing throughout the zoom range. This system uses stepping motors, which offer impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications.
Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Dedicated manual focus ring at the rear of the lens for tactile and precise control over the focus position.
Minimum focusing distance of 1.1′, along with a maximum magnification of 0.39x, benefits working with close-up subjects.
Handling and Design
Programmable Control Ring can be used to control aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation.
Assignable L.Fn button works in conjunction with camera-based Fn buttons to provide seamless points for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.
Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel, along with a front fluorine coating, benefits the lens’ use in inclement conditions.
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens
Included with the camera body is the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens; an all-in-one 8.3x zoom covering wide-angle to super telephoto focal lengths. An advanced optical design, which uses a series of aspherical and ED elements, pairs with both ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings to produce sharp and clear image quality with high contrast and accurate color rendering to benefit working in various lighting conditions.
The impressive all-in-one zoom reach is also benefitted by Vibration Reduction image stabilization, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. A stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Also, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens
For The Little Things In Life
Take captivating images that truly stand out. With a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, and a minimum focus of 0.19m at its widest angle, creates soft and rounded bokeh easily with stunning depth of field, letting your subject stand out even when you shoot in a dim environment. What’s more, with a standard zoom range that is suitable for everyday scenes, the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the one lens you need when shooting travel photos, landscapes, portraits of humans and pets, street snaps, and more.
The World Through Your Lens
Encapsulate each occasion through your lens. This compact lens has a slim size of approximately 120.5mm in length, 75mm in diameter and weighs only 565g, which means you can easily slip it into your bag and carry it around effortlessly. Designed to prevent dust and liquid from entering, the lens caters to most weather conditions as you roam around the city. The anti-fouling coat on the frontmost of the lens glass element also makes it easy to clean, giving you added peace of mind.
Tell Moving Stories
Meet your new favourite videography buddy. With its slim size and weight, it works perfectly in tandem with a gimbal or other videography equipment. Keep your vlogging smooth and seamless with effective focus breathing suppression to maintain angle of view when changing focus. A quiet stepping motor (STM) with fast and precise AF and a sleek control ring effectively minimise any operational sound, allowing you to film every moment in life at its most genuine form.
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 26.79 Megapixel Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032) |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (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 |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter: 1/8000 to 15 Minutes Electronic Shutter: 1/16000 to 15 Minutes |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb & Time Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity Range | Photo: 100 to 64,000 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video: 100 to 51,200 |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -4 to 17 EV |
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 20 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10/20-Second Delay |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Internal Recording Modes | ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw 6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps |
| External Recording Modes | HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Slow-Motion Only |
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log |
| Recording Limit | Up to 125 Minutes |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1x Nikon DC2 Data Input |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Nikon Imaging Cloud Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS (Via Connected Smartphone) |
| Display Size | 3.2″ |
| Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
| Secondary Display | Top: Status Display |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-In Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5″ |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 21 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.8x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video, Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 299 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -10 to +18 EV |
| 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 | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Battery Type | 1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 360 Shots) |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1x 1/4″-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.5 x 4 x 2.9″ / 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 oz / 670 g (Body Only) |
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens
| Focal Length | 24 to 70mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 84° to 34° 20′ |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81″ / 30 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.3x |
| Optical Design | 14 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 72 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.05 x 3.48″ / 77.5 x 88.5 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension | 5.44″ / 138.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 lb / 500 g |
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens
| Focal Length | 24 to 120mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 84° to 20° 20′ |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.1′ / 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.39x |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 13 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.3 x 4.6″ / 84 x 118 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 630 g |
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens
| Focal Length | 24 to 200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 36 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 84° to 12° 20′ |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.64′ / 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.28x |
| Optical Design | 19 Elements in 15 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.01 x 4.49″ / 76.5 x 114 mm |
| Length at Maximum Extension | 7″ / 177.85 mm |
| Weight | 1.25 lb / 570 g |
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens
| Focal Length | 28 to 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 75° to 32° 10′ |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.5″ / 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.34x |
| Optical Design | 15 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3 x 4.7″ / 75 x 120.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 lb / 565 g |
