Nikon Z6 III system camera

Nikon Z6 III system camera: a masterpiece of advanced technology

The Nikon Z6 III is a mid-range full-frame camera that takes performance to a new level. It is the ideal choice for photographers and videographers who want to develop their skills and creativity while keeping their equipment compact. At the heart of the Nikon Z6 III beats the world's first semi-stacked CMOS touch sensor, delivering outstanding performance in a compact size. This makes it a camera in a class of its own, characterised by incredible image quality and revolutionary dynamic range and colour accuracy.

The Z6 III is powered by the same Expeed 7 processor used in the Z8 and Z9, which is partially stacked. This powerful combination enables ultra-fast autofocus calculations and the high refresh rate of the electronic viewfinder, as well as impressive light sensitivity. Photographers can enjoy a smooth, consistent image from the viewfinder and shoot at up to 120 frames per second without rolling shutter distortion. The incredible 8-step in-camera 5-axis image stabilisation gives you the power to take handheld, ultra-precise images even at night.

Videographers can produce 6K and 5.4K video directly from the camera or create detailed, in-camera 4K UHD videos based on 6K overlays. Nikon's Intelligent Subject Detection, based on the unwavering tracking of the eye in human or animal environments, adds value for both photographers and videographers. With the camera's wide ISO range and autofocus sensitivity down to -10 EV, shooting is also possible at night.

The Z6 III also features the brightest electronic viewfinder in its class, and is the first mirrorless camera ever to feature a wide DCI-P3 colour space electronic viewfinder. As a result, details are not hidden in shadows and users can produce content in-camera with confidence that the final files will be in the colours they want.

Main features

• Partially stacked 24.5 MP sensor
• Up to 120 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and exposure
• 6K RAW video recording in-camera up to 60p
• EXPEED 7 processor
• Powerful image stabilizer
• High resolution display and search
• Two slots

Technical specifications

• Bayonet: Nikon Z
• Sensor: full-frame 24.5 megapixel CMOS
• Internal image stabilizer: 5-axis
• Fastest shutter speed: Mechanical shutter: 1/8 000, Electronic shutter: 1/16 000
• ISO range: 100 - 64 000 (Extended: 50 - 204 800)
• Image size: 6000 x 4000 px (3:2 RAW/JPEG)
• Maximum continuous shooting: mechanical shutter: 14 fps (24.5 MP RAW), electronic shutter: 20 fps (24.5 MP RAW), 60 fps (24.5 MP JPEG) or 120 fps (up to 1000 frames, APS-C JPEG)
• Internal video recording: RAW/ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ: 6048 x 3404 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps, 4032 x 2268 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps, 3984 x 2240 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
• External video recording (HDMI): 4K (3840 x 2160)
• Colour profiles: HDR-HLG and Nikon N-Log
• No recording limit in video
• Audio recording: 16-bit 48 kHz AAC audio and 2-channel 24-bit 48 kHz LPCM audio
• Memory card slots: slot 1: CFexpress Type B or XQD, slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
• Connections: video: HDMI (full-size), audio: 3.5mm TRS Stereo input (2 input jacks) and 3.5mm TRS Stereo headphone output, power and data: USB-C, remote control: Nikon DC2
• Wireless connectivity: 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac) and Bluetooth 5.0
• Screen size: 3.2” (2.1 million pixels)
• Detector size: 0.5″ (5.76 million pixels)
• Autofocus modes: manual focus, single focus AF and continuous-servo AF
• Automatic focus points: 493 (photo and video)
• Autofocus sensitivity: between -10 and 18 EV
• Maximum external flash sync speed: 1/200 s
• Battery type: EN-EL15c (Lithium-Ion)
• Main material: magnesium alloy
• Dimensions: 138,5 x 101,5 x 74 mm
• Weight: 670 g (frame only)