Nikon Z6 III | A Must for Wildlife & Sports Photographers?

Nikon recently announced the Z6 III, and it comes packed full of incredible features that are sure to satisfy both photographers and videographers alike.

Some of the standout specs include a 24.5 MP BSI full-frame sensor, an EXPEED 7 processing engine, 6K video at up to 60P internal RAW, 4K at up to 60fps, Full HD at up to 240fps as well 14 fps when using the mechanical shutter and 20 fps when using the electronic shutter.

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For the PhotographerBlog Images

The photographic capabilities of the Z6 III are truly impressive. The camera comes equipped with the world's first partially stacked sensor along with the same EXPEED 7 processor that drives the Z8 and Z9.

It is possible to capture images at up to 14 fps (RAW) when using the mechanical shutter and up to 20 fps (RAW) when using the electronic shutter so that you are assured to never miss a moment of the action. Shutter speeds go as high as 1/16000 along with an impressive 8 stops of vibration reduction to aid in low-light shooting when using lower shutter speeds. The camera is capable of up to 120 fps* with AF/AE and now features a Pre-Release Capture mode and we also get 3D tracking to keep up with those fast shooting speeds along with AI subject detection for people, animals, vehicles and planes.

It is possible to focus at up to -10 EV and has an ISO range of 100-64000 (expandable to 50-204800) which is going to make shooting in low-light so much easier.

*120 fps (10MP DX-format JPEGs), or 60 fps (24MP full-frame JPEGs).

66mm | f/8 | 1/640 | ISO 100
24mm | f/4 | 1/2000 | ISO 100
120mm | f/18 | 1/2000 | ISO 100 (cropped)
31mm | f/9 | 1/640 | ISO 100
27.5mm | f/9 | 1/400 | ISO 100
120mm | f/14 | 1/2000 | ISO 100 (cropped)

For the Videographer

The video capabilities of the Nikon Z6 III are sure to meet the needs of any videographer looking to create stunning cinematic footage. You can capture 6K internally at up to 60P (RAW), 5.4K at up to 60P (YUV) as well as the 4K UHD/60p video oversampled from 6K in-camera.

Looking to slow things down? No Problem. The Z6 III can capture Full HD recording at up to 240 fps for buttery smooth slow-motion.

Pro-Quality Sound

The camera features an external mic input that can be used as a line-level input for pro-quality sound.

The Brightest in its Class

The Z6 III has a higher resolution 5.76m dot, 4000-nit EVF with a wide DCI-P3 colour gamut and refresh rate of 60 fps, making it the brightest electronic viewfinder in its class. This makes it easier than ever for the photographer to view details hidden in the shadows and users can confidently create in-camera.

Design & Build

Other features include a fully articulating 2100k-dot touchscreen for highly detailed views from any angle. The camera features both CFexpress Type B/XQD and SD UHS-II memory card slots so that you can dual record for extra peace of mind.

The Z6 III is also lightweight, weighing in at just 760g, weather-sealed and can operate in temperatures as low as –10 C/14 F.

Key Features

Partially Stacked 24.5 MP BSI full-frame sensor
EXPEED 7 processor
Pro-Quality sound
14 fps mechanical shutter
20 fps electronic shutter
6K video at up to 60fps
4K at up to 60fps
Full HD at up to 240fps
8-stops of vibration reduction
Slots for CFexpress and SD cards

Convinced yet?

TheNikon Z 6 III is available for pre-order now:

Nikon Z 6 III

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By Ben Wright
12 Aug 2024