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Nikon Z6 III

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Nikon's best mid-range body yet. The partially stacked sensor brings Z8-class speed to $2,500, and 6K raw video is unmatched at the price.

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AmazonPrime deliveryAS OF OCT 23, 2:15 PM ET
$1,997LOWEST
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Spec sheet

SENSOR24MPFull-frame
BURST20 fpsFastest shutter mode
VIDEO6KMax internal
IBIS8 stopsIn-body
BATTERY390CIPA shots
WEIGHT760 gWith battery and card
MOUNTZNikon Z

From the retailer

AMAZON · AS OF OCT 23, 2:15 PM ET
  • VIDEO - 6K/60p Internal N-RAW video recording + oversampled 4K UHD, 4K/120p, Full HD/240p slow motion, Hi-Res Zoom up to 2x digital zoom during HD recording, 1.4x during 4K recording, line-in audio, professional monitoring tools and more.
  • BEST IN CLASS EVF - Max brightness of 4000 nits gives a clear, vibrant view even in very bright conditions; 5760k-dot resolution and premium viewfinder optics mean clear detailed viewing; 120 fps maximum refresh rate gives natural, lifelike motion even when shooting fast action; and an expanded color gamut equivalent to DCI-P3 ensures more accurate reproduction of delicate tones.
  • WIDE ISO RANGE - ISO sensitivity range of 100-64000, with extended range up to Hi 1.7 (equivalent to ISO 204800).
  • IMPROVED AUTOFOCUS - AF detection down to -10EV, with sophisticated multi-subject recognition, enhanced by Nikon's Deep Learning technology. AF is approx. 20% faster than the Z6II and accurate detection of human faces as small as ~3% of the frame.
  • FLEXIBLE PICTURE CONTROL - Get the look you want–create your desired color profile in NX Studio and upload it as a Custom Picture Control directly to your Z6III.
Model1890
Part number1890
ColorBlack
Release date2024-06-25

Build around it

EVERY OPTION IS CHECKED AGAINST THE Z6 III
LENS✓ COMPATIBLE
POWER✓ COMPATIBLE
STORAGE✓ COMPATIBLE
AUDIO✓ COMPATIBLE
BAG✓ COMPATIBLE

How the Z6 III connects

WORKS WITH
Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S$997
The kit lens most owners keep
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3$2,097
Affordable wildlife reach
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2$799
Third-party f/2.8 zoom
FTZ II adapter$249
Use F-mount lenses with full AF
COMPETES WITH
Canon EOS R6 II$1,999
Both $2,499, both 24MP
Sony A7 IV$1,998
6K internal raw and a brighter EVF
Panasonic S5 II$1,598
$500 cheaper and great for video; the Z6 III tracks action far better
STEPS UP / DOWN
Nikon Z8$3,297
45MP and 8K for $1,500 more
Step down: Nikon Z5 II$1,699
Saves $800 with the same lenses
ADAPTS FROM
Nikon F via FTZ II
Adapted lenses keep autofocus
Pros
+Partially stacked sensor, low rolling shutter
+6K60 N-RAW internal
+Very bright 4,000-nit EVF
Cons
–Dynamic range a step behind rivals
–Heaviest in class
–Battery life is average
"The viewfinder alone sold me. Tracking birds in flight is easy now."
WILDLIFE ENTHUSIAST · OWNER, 8 MONTHS
"The best video spec sheet under $3,000. Photos are excellent, if not class-leading."
CAMERAFITS TEST TEAM