The Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks several 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. The Z6 III is Nikon's first camera to feature a partially stacked sensor design for faster scans and readouts than its predecessor, as well as reducing rolling shutter. 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. 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. 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. When this feature is activated, burst shooting will commence when the shutter is half-pressed and the buffer will retain up to 4 seconds' worth of frames after fully pressing the shutter. 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 benefits from 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. 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 allow these areas to intentionally overexpose for focusing accuracy purposes without impacting the actual exposure of the recorded image. Additionally, there are three Dynamic-Area AF modes, with a range of focus area sizes, for capturing a broad variety of moving subject types. 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. 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. Flat Monochrome mode features gentle gradations from highlights to shadows, producing soft monochrome portraits. 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. 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 reduces noise, moiré, and false colors. 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 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. This EVF also 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. Pair the Z6 III with the optional MB-N14 Power Battery Pack grip for improved ergonomics when shooting vertically and up to 1.9x the battery life. 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. 3.5mm headphone port and a new line-in port for on-board audio monitoring and high-quality audio input directly into the camera
Nikon Z6 III Specs
Imaging
Lens Mount |
Nikon Z
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 26.79 Megapixel Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032)
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Image Sensor |
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) Partially Stacked CMOS
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Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
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Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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Built-In ND Filter |
No
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Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Exposure Control
Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
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Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 15 Minutes Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 15 Minutes
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Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode, Time Mode
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo 100 to 64,000 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200
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Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
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Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Metering Range |
-4 to 17 EV
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White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
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Continuous Shooting |
Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 24.5 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP
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Interval Recording |
Yes
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Self-Timer |
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
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Still Image Capture
Image Sizes |
3:2 24.5 MP (6048 x 4032) 14 MP (4528 x 3024) 6 MP (3024 x 2016) 1:1 16 MP (4032 x 4032) 9 MP (3024 x 3024) 4 MP (2016 x 2016) 16:9 21 MP (6048 x 3400) 12 MP (4528 x 2544) 5 MP (3024 x 1696)
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Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
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Image File Format |
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
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Bit Depth |
14-Bit
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Video Capture
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
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External Recording Modes |
HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
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Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Slow-Motion Only
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Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
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Recording Limit |
Up to 125 Minutes
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IP Streaming |
No
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Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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Audio Recording |
16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
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Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
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Video I/O |
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input
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Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
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Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
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Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1x Nikon DC2
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Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
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Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Nikon Imaging Cloud Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update
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Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS
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Monitor
Display Size |
3.2"
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Resolution |
2,100,000 Dot
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Display Type |
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
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Secondary Display |
Top: Status Display
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Viewfinder
Type |
Built-In Electronic
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Size |
0.5"
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Resolution |
5,760,000 Dot
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Eye Point |
21 mm
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Coverage |
100%
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x
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Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2
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Focus
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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Autofocus Points |
Photo, Video Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 299
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Autofocus Sensitivity |
-10 to +18 EV
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Flash
Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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Flash Modes |
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
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Maximum Sync Speed |
1/200 Second
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Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Dedicated Flash System |
TTL
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External Flash Connection |
Shoe Mount
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Environmental
Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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Operating Humidity |
0 to 85%
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General
Battery Type |
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 360 Shots)
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Shoe Mount |
1x Hot Shoe
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Tripod Mounting Thread |
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.5 x 4 x 2.9" / 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm
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Weight |
23.6 oz / 670 g
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