Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
Product Features
- 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS Sensor
- EXPEED 7 Image Processor
- 6K 60p N-RAW, 6K 30p ProRes RAW
- 4K 120p, Full HD 240p Slow Motion Video
- Up to 20 fps Raw, 60 fps JPEG Shooting
- Blackout-Free, 5760k-Dot EVF
- 493-Point AF, AI-Based Subject Detection
- 3.2" 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- CFexpress Type B & SD Memory Card Slots
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
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Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera
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, 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.
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 to 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 4 seconds' worth of frames after 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.
Fast and Intelligent AF
493-Point Phase-Detection AF
Covering the full sensor area, the 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 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 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.
Professional Level Video
Internal 6K60 and 4K 120 Recording
Equally capable for video, the Z6 III approaches 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.
What's in the box
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera
- 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
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
- Nikon HB-114 Lens Hood
- Nikon LC-77B Snap-On Front Lens Cap (77mm)
- Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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Specifications
Imaging
| 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
|
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
|
| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 15 Minutes Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 15 Minutes |
| Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb & Time Mode
|
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity |
Photo
Native: 100 to 64,000 (50 to 204,800 Extended) Video Native: 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
|
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
|
| Image File Format |
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
|
| Bit Depth |
14-Bit
|
Video Capture
| Internal Recording |
ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw
6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [250 MB/s] 4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [250 MB/s] 3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [250 MB/s] 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 |
| Video Output |
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Slow-Motion Only
|
| Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
|
| Recording Limit |
2-Hour 5-Minute Maximum
|
| IP Streaming |
No
|
| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
|
| Audio Recording |
16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Internal Storage |
No
|
| 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 Nikon DC2 Data Input
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power 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 |
Monitor
| Display Type |
Articulating 3.2" Touchscreen LCD
Status Display (Top) |
| Resolution |
2,100,000 Dot
|
Viewfinder
| Type |
Electronic
|
| Size |
0.5"
|
| Resolution |
5,760,000 Dot
|
| Eye Point |
21 mm
|
| Coverage |
100%
|
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x
|
| Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2
|
Focus
| 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
|
Flash
| 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
|
General
| Battery |
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included)
• Approx. 360 Shots |
| Shoe Mount |
1x Hot Shoe
|
| Tripod Mount |
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
|
| Materials |
Magnesium Alloy
|
| Operating Conditions |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to85% 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)
|
What's Included
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera
- 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
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
- Nikon HB-114 Lens Hood
- Nikon LC-77B Snap-On Front Lens Cap (77mm)
- Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
