Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera

Massive Upgrades for a Mid-Range Monster

Sporting a new and inspired partially-stacked sensor designthe Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks a number of flagship-level upgrades for this mid-range cameraincluding faster and more precise autofocusprofessional-level 6K internal raw videopre-capture at up to 120 fpsand a smoothbrightcolorful EVF. Taken togetherthese upgrades make this mirrorless monster an ideal choice for aspiring professionals in search of an all-aroundaffordable 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 predecessoras well as reducing rolling shutter. Additionallythis sensor design unlocks many of the flagship-level features in the cameralike faster autofocusa smoother EVF experiencefaster continuous shooting speedsand higher frame rates when shooting video.

EXPEED 7 Image Processor

Complementing the sensor is the EXPEED 7 processing enginefound 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 speedsburst shooting ratesa high buffer capacityfluid video performanceand quick all-around handling.

Top continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in rawup to 60 fps when shooting in full-frame JPEGand 120 fps when shooting JPEGs using a DX cropwith all rates supporting full AF/AE performance.

Able to buffer over 1000 images in a burst when using the electronic shuttermeaning 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 to a second prior to actually releasing the shutter. When this feature is activatedburst 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.

Electronic shutter affords a top shutter speed of 1/16000 sec for working in the brightest conditions with wider apertures.

Partially-stacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so fast-moving subjectslike a golf clubtennis racketor baseball batdo not appear distorted when working with shutter speeds up to 1/16000 sec.

AF calculations are done at a 120 fps rate to keep up with fast continuous shooting speeds.

Fast and Intelligent AF

493-Point Phase-Detection AF

Covering the full sensor areathe Z6 III's flagship EXPEED 7 processor unlocks Nikon's 299-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 astrophotographyconcertand other nighttime shooting applications. Featuring the highest native ISO in a Z-series camera at ISO 64000the 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 DSLRswhich debuted for mirrorless with the Z9the Z6 III also includes 3D Tracking AF that pairs with subject detection to lock onto fasterratically moving subjects that move parallel and perpendicular to the camera. Additionallythere are three Dynamic-Area AF modeswith a range of focus area sizesfor capturing a broad variety of moving subject types.

Subject Detection with Deep Learning Technology

Utilizing inherited algorithms and deep learning technology from the Z9including sophisticated Subject Detectionthe Z6 III can recognize a variety of distinct subject typesranging from humans to animals to airplanes to bicycles. When working in Auto-Area AFthese subjects will automatically be detectedfocused onand tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.

Eye-Detection AFspecificallyhas been tuned for improved accuracy and refined recognition of eyes in the scene and can also be used in conjunction with custom Wide-Area AF for different subject shapes and sizes.

More Beautiful Portraits

Perfect for portraitsthe 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 modea 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 shadowsproducing soft monochrome portraits

Deep Tone Monochrome mode chooses slightly darker tones in the range from shadows to mid-toneswith 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 lenseslike the 50mm f/1.2 Sthe 85mm f/1.2 Sor 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 imagewith more shots meaning more detail - users can merge the images in NX Studio after shooting to create a single image with enhanced resolutiontextureand color. The shooting method also also reduces noisemoiréand false colors. Pixel Shift photography benefits archivallandscapearchitecturefine artmacroand film digitizing applicationsand achieves its best results when working with a tripod.

Professional Level Video

Internal 6K60 and 4K 120 Recording

Equally capable for videothe Z6 III approaches the Z9's recording capabilities hereas wellwith a variety of resolutions and frame rates available up to 6K.

Using full pixel readout6K60p video can be recorded with continuous shootingwhile 4K and Full HD recording is also possible in a variety of frame ratesincluding 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 rangebenefitting 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 codec and 4:2:0 sampling in the H.265 codec at 5.4K 30p and 5.4K 60prespectively.

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 nitsit's 33% brighter than the flagship Z9making a subject's details visible even in bright sunlight. Its 5760000 dot resolution is also a first for a Nikon EVFaiding with autofocus by showing the subject recognition square. This EVF also features a high fps functionwhich ups the EVF's refresh rate to 120 fps for smootherlifelike viewing. Finallythe 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.

170° Vari-Angle LCD

The Z6 III incorporates a unique 3.2" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD that features 170° vari-angle mobility to better support working from high and low anglesregardless if shooting in the horizontal or vertical orientation. This 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 applicationslike 6K recording and high-speed burst shootingwhile the SD slot retains compatibility with the popular storage format. Additionallythe 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 smallerlighter 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 ReductionNikon's image stabilization systemnow 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 qualitythe Z6 III is fitted with a variety of connectivity options to suit various workflow needs:

Another Nikon firstthe 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 Atmosconnecting multiple Z6 III camera bodies for multi-camera production setups

Full-size HDMI port for outputting video to an external recorder or monitor

3.5mm 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 filesremote camera control via a mobile deviceand works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management