Nikon Z6 III | Full Camera Review

[@craigmckernan4056]

Good review Chris, happy to see some solid coverage for Z mount cameras. Please keep those Z mount lens reviews coming.

[@Your_Egyptian_Papi]

Everyone: Sony zv-e10 ii Christopher: Z6iii

[@moneyshift8190]

The quality of the slow mo 240p was incredible. 😮

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Near 4k, crazy

[@TimFilmsCars]

Just had this camera delivered today, and I'm thrilled that you like it! That's relieving. Time to go film stuff.

[@waveland]

I know you have to draw the line somewhere in your testing but I would encourage you to review the ISO6400 N-log video. The second native ISO makes this camera very competitive with the Sony ISO12800 capable cameras for low light video shooting. That’s a big deal.

[@cy9nvs]

From ISO 800 onward, the Z6 III is about as good, as the Z9 in terms of dynamic range, even a bit better, actually. I don't get why the dynamic range suddenly is such a big deal to youtubers, nobody cared about it with the Z9 or A1, stacked sensors have always been a trade-off.

[@csc-photo]

Here I’ll say it. Because they can no longer b**tch about autofocus, so they need to find something else to use for clickbait (and I’m not referring to this vid here)

[@GordoFriman]

@@csc-photo I'm actually amazed of the power that a few influencers can have when they open their mouths. Specially influencers WHO never show a good image, only pixels and graphs. But i guess its normal since masses already went smartphone a decade ago, so most of the time is fanatics and bored pseudo sicientific nerds who are left to light the room when it comes to gear reviews, as they know which is their target...

[@prokremelskidezolati1426]

"From ISO 800 onward, the Z6 III is about as good, as the Z9 in terms of dynamic range" Yep, you have found a reason - 1 stop disadvantage, lol

[@Blitz_Shorts]

@@csc-photo this is the correct answer! I bought my Z6iii. This dynamic range debate is so hilarious, omg, can't people just get their exposure right?

[@naturealbums]

for me the 4K120 even though it's a crop is what I want anyway for wildlife/bird. I hear you say it's sharper than the R5 thats good to know I've been looking to sell off old Canon stuff and go solely Nikon. It might take a little while for the grey imports to get to the same discounts as the Z8. I may just get the Z8.

[@garfieldirwin]

The 4k120p and HD 240p are excellent for non-oversampled video.

[@ThePinoyAggie]

The playback button moving to the lower right is Nikon listening to its customers. This is now consistent with the Z8 and Z9 as well as pro DSLRs. No need to use the left hand to review photos or videos.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

on the dslr it was always top left for the playback 100%

[@danivar86]

12:20 I believe the Sports VR mode is mainly for not counteracting panning motions (i.e. when tracking an athlete or car), as Normal VR can be jerky when panning.

[@FawfulDied]

Another difference with Sport VR is it does not re-center the VR elements when shooting. You can can see this when shooting bursts.

[@zeissiez]

Every camera model should come with a choice of either a flip out screen or a tilt screen.

[@vadergrd]

make it a modular component!

[@mediajunkienl]

@@vadergrd or take design queues from the sony A7VR, which does both

[@disadadi8958]

@@mediajunkienl A7VR's display just doesn't seem that sturdy. I wouldn't sacrifice longevity for that much mobility.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

NOPE, Fuji T series is the best

[@totallynotmyeggalt6216]

The DR performance and flip-out screen are now basically the only things holding me back from leaving my DSLR for this right now. I'll probably wait a couple more years before getting a used one (or a used Z8 once its successor is out).

[@danielvilliers612]

Look at other DR test side by side with the Z6ii, it is still very close. At least they are more scientific than this.

[@victorlim5077]

I made the mistake of going to the local camera shop to test the Z6iii and 180-600. :-) Wow. I was impressed. The responsiveness. Very little lag, crisp viewfinder. I think this is closest to the OVF experience. Need to save up. 😅

[@williambuford6136]

The Z glass makes the move from F mount more appealing. Less CA and LA and focus breathing compared to Fmount lens. On the DR how often do you shoot at 100 iso? How often do you underexpose more than 4 stops?

[@blueaquilae]

@@danielvilliers612 6iii got less DR than 6ii due to stacked sensor.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

The placement of the playback button has finally been fixed. It was wrongly placed on prior models.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

yes I press it with my nose sometimes lol but it is historically where dslr playback button was placed.

[@qamstel]

Speak for yourself. I’m a lefty 😂 I love the placement of the playback button on my original Z6.

[@fernandopiresneto]

@@ArsenijeRadenovic What1? Nikon D750 and D7200 has the button in the left corner. It's not historically.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

@@fernandopiresneto Nikon D2x, D3, D3s, D3x,D4, D4s, D5, D6? They are all with the playback button in the left corner. Even D1 had monitor button there. What are you talking about?

[@bluemystic7501]

I don't understand these dynamic range examples. What are you expecting to recover out of a jet black shadow and who shoots/edits like that?

[@QuangHaiinh]

The picture in example is taken with highlight already maxed out. The test is to look for how much information the dark area was retained when shooting at bright object.. The real condition, shooting at the sun will give you similar result

[@RealRaynedance]

It saves you from needing to bracket if you don't feel like it or can't, and it means what you do recover when you don't edit like a crazy person will look better. Also, video.

[@johnw.3636]

Nobody, that's why all this dynamic range stupidity is stupid.

[@bluemystic7501]

@@RealRaynedance Well I still shoot with a D750 and according to photons to photos, it has better DR than any nikon Z camera, lol. So even with a z9, you'll still need to bracket.

[@MB-dq2gz]

​@@bluemystic7501I owned the D750 while owning a Z6 and I can see the Z6 had overall better ISO performance. I guess I could go back and stress test prior raw files for both of them, but I sold both cameras and replaced them with a ZF and Z8. That said the D750 is a fantastic camera, but you and this photons fellow sound a bit delusional.

[@baconcrusader8382]

Grabbed one on launch day, Nikon's best price:feature set body yet. Love this Z6iii!

[@prokremelskidezolati1426]

"best price:feature set" what do you smoke? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@navpreetsingh8156]

That 1080p looks almost like 4k!

[@kesavachandran6313]

Have been waiting for aweek or so for your review,since I'm proposing to buy one.Thank you❤

[@mlai2546]

I just went and got it without hesitation. This will be my forever camera. Best EVF, 20fps raw, 60fps jpg, 6k60 internal raw recording, almost as fast as a stacked sensor, all for $2500?? This camera performs 90% of Canon R3 or Sony A9ii for less than half the price!

[@williambuford6136]

@@mlai2546 I bought it immediately it delivers on what the Z6ii promised.

[@nageshj-v9w]

Thanks for this review Chris, please do review on nikon z35mm 1.4

[@marleenvandam6931]

The files coming out of this cam are just gorgeous and DR is not an issue if you expose as should be.

[@EST84x]

Good stuff, Christopher! As a Z6II user I'm somewhat tempted by the AF improvements but the dynamic range limits bother me a little bit. But mostly, I'm not very interested in shooting video, so the Z8 might be the more interesting upgrade.

[@danielvilliers612]

Make a little research, i don't know if some reviewers even care to test properly. Two test side by side kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXdYouoj9Wri80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJO2i6Vvecmjm9E

[@caleidoo]

You'll hit noise even sooner on a Z8/Z9, if you regularly bring up shadows in mid to high ISO. You can always rent it out and compare, of course.

[@MTBD80]

Meh the dynamic range difference are in the very extremes, it's not really an issue in normal shooting.

[@williambuford6136]

@@MTBD80 Agreed!

[@williambuford6136]

@@caleidoo I have been enjoying my Z8 in low light event photography. The noise is not an issue. The DR is not the Issue it has been made out to be.

[@facu_eze_peralta]

I have a NIkon Z5 and 100% I'll get this camera next year! The video features are insane! I was thinking to switch to sony but now I'll give Nikon one last chnace!

[@zfreek98]

Hey Chris! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and observations on this. I was hoping Nikon would've provided you with their new 35mm f/1.4 for testing with this lens, but I guess such was not the case. Hoping to see that one here soon though.

[@paulhills1967]

I inended to buy a Z6iii but £2700 was too much for me. Very happy with my ZF for £1500. It's dynamic range is superb. Plus it's the most beautiful digital camera I've ever owned.

[@deanjelcic9299]

When I see your review I am really happy 😊

[@martinhommel9967]

Thank you. Great video. Much improved AF over the first iterations of the Z6 series. The only downside is the flippy screen, I prefer the tilting screen on the previous models.

[@rendezvous009]

No problem with the dynamic range. Its all WYSIWYG from the EVF or LCD preview. Unless the photographer sucks.

[@mikeblack_pw]

Why are people all of a sudden trying to recover shots taken at -5EV. Also, with the dual gain, ISO 800 and boosted in post is cleaner than higher ISOs.

[@airruner]

I hope Nikon will implement dual gain capture in photo and video in the future.

[@mikeblack_pw]

@@airrunerthey do. ISO 100 and 800 in photo. ISO 800 And 6400 in log/raw video. In the Z8/9 it’s 64 & 500 in photo. And 800 & 4000 in Log/Raw video.

[@fangli]

Please review the Nikon lens 35mm f1.4

[@KobusGevelspar]

I don’t understand the focus on speed while losing on image quality. May be it’s me, but I had rather seen the very best picture and video quality with super dynamic range than more fps. However, the raw editing will probably improve when software is updated (usually does). Did you edit in Nikon software or ACR?

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

Many reviewers tend to leave the sensor open without the cap

[@JasonLorette]

How many times have I pressed the button in the 'old playback' location...a lot...the muscle memory is struggling with that one. Loving this camera so far though!

[@Ckama]

EVERYONE WAKE UP! CHRIS FROST POSTED!

[@JoshuaSethBotes]

Been waiting for this video. Nice

[@blueaquilae]

We only miss a S5ii review to have the triplet with Canon! Thanks!

[@kyouxtoki]

Appreciate your videos as always! Any chance you can consider reviewing the Nikon 58mm f1.4G? Would love to see how that lens fairs and how interesting the rendering and colors are from it!

[@18yearsoldnot]

Why?! He would give it a terrible review… that is a fantastic lens but has the opposite philosophy to what this channel is about

[@lukasf5256]

Great Video, although it would be nice to know which lens is being used for the test ....

[@randallbrander8157]

I had no problem 6k 60 10 Bit, H265 to the SD Card with no problems. One problem with one brand of CFExpress Card but it is excellent also. I live in Texas and it will get a thermometer warning after a while of video recording. Cheers!

[@ThePistonPit]

Hows the auto focus? That’s my main concern

[@randallbrander8157]

@@ThePistonPit Now the Animal is suppose to include birds but I do not believe it does. Funny thing is I put the Subject Detection on Human and it detects Me, pets, squirrels and birds but not automobiles. Then when switching to Vehicles it is excellent. Now on Bright Contrast Backgrounds it focuses on dark objects. I do use Back Button Autofocusing and it does stay on the subject until it is out of your view. Reflections from the Bird Bath does give it trouble and since I do not have the right size of a polarizer filter I have to lower the focusing to the bowl holding the water. Hope this is the information that will help you. Also the Z6III does not have the Subject Detection Selections of the Z50II, Z8 and Z9. Hopefully Nikon will add this to the next firmware update. Cheers!

[@alexcorll90]

The screen looks noticeably better than what's typically used on Sony cameras. Very vibrant and bright, is that fair to say?

[@davids2720]

Great to see Portmeirion too.

[@adarshkrishnan9038]

Excelent review

[@71whitey]

awesome review

[@margot6041]

Your photographs have such beautiful colors, would you say this is because of this particular camera?

[@bencollins7684]

Yes. Nikon cameras are known to have wonderful colours. My Z6 produces the best files.

[@FawfulDied]

No, it is not because of the camera. Colors come from the processing, not the camera, and barring extreme cases like the Nikon D2h's inadequate IR filtering, images from one camera can be processed to look like another.

[@rolandgibbs9036]

Thanks Chris

[@hippyo1]

It's $4500 in australia, that's a lot for a video camera! As a still photographer there is just too much compromise for video in these newer bodies like ISO and DR. Starting to think that a SLR is a better option IQ wise for stills.

[@victorlim5077]

@@hippyo1 Yeah. Pretty pricey at the moment in Australia. Just tested the Z6iii + 180-600 yesterday. Very good experience. Felt like my trusty DSLR. I am a birder and don't do video, only stills. But wow. The camera was so responsive.

[@williambuford6136]

Color Negative Flim has more stops of DR than any mirrorless camera or DSLR. That is always an option. MF will get you 15 stops of DR, still less that 13-18 for negative film.

[@renestaempfli1071]

And which output media shows you the 13-18 stops?

[@hippyo1]

@@victorlim5077 yeah i had a z8 for a bit but sold it for reasons, using a zf for now but i do miss the AF performance a lot!

[@hippyo1]

@@williambuford6136 MF is a serious consideration depending on film cost, still can get a lot of film for $4500 tho.

[@DethronerX]

For the first time, I am drawn to Nikon. Especially now with Object Detection focus and both mechanical and electronic shutter, yes please Only thing I don't like is the mic input, id prefer XLR, if I wanted to record audio

[@nigerian-nightmare]

If you are serious about audio, you will use an external recorder. I don't know of any hybrid camera in that price range with an XLR.

[@DethronerX]

@@nigerian-nightmare Yeah that would be a better idea, thanks

[@twinklestar2490]

Means it has crop in every frame rate?

[@quikee9195]

Chris probably forgot to disable eVR...

[@EddySawaya8637]

The only reviewer mentioning the reduced dynamic range and crop issues.

[@nigerian-nightmare]

Not true. Almost all reviewers mentioned the reduced dynamic range. That is the major drawback of z6iii. Even z6ii performed better.

[@theloneranger263]

What I am concerned about is whether the maximum brightness of the LCD screen can be clearly seen under harsh sunlight. I had issues with the screen of the Z6ii before. How does it compare to the Sunny Weather mode of the Sony A7iv?

[@christopherfrost]

Haven't tried the a7IV but the Z6 III's screen does have two Hi Brightness modes that certainly look very bright to me

[@briancarlisle2534]

Good stuff!! Though I’m not a video kind of guy, was wondering about landscapes. Like; I wonder if I’d really be able to tell the difference between a Z7ii and the Z6iii if I printed a 24x24 picture of a mountain and hung it on a wall. Could both be totally different looking?

[@P_Waldo]

If you are landcape guy just keep Z7II - the best Nikon tool for it.

[@quite1enough]

I wonder how dynamic range compares with Sony a9 III

[@cedtech2089]

WORDS ! all youtoubers are hyped by the FPS of the A9 III but few of them talk about the Issues about that Damn ISO and dynamic range loss due to the Global shutter ...

[@julienmerelli2191]

Thank you for the video. Mine has some issues with eye af and 3d af. The box is on the eye but the focus is somewhere else. It’s very disappointing. Image quality is nice when focus is ok…

[@ragkong]

Wonderful and relaxing video as always, I just made a video about shadow flickering in video which might be helpful to someone considering the camera, hopefully Nikon will fix it in firmware.

[@alwinbenjamin]

Top review.

[@mazar4225]

Nikon Z 35-1.4 vs AFS 35 1.8 G pleaaaaaaaseeeeeeeee. It might seem nonsense! BUT it will be so useful for those who would like to switch to a Z mount 35mm. thanks a lot for all content

[@starbase218]

One thing to note is that Canon cameras like the R6 II may appear to have higher dynamic range, but part of that is because they apply noise reduction to the RAW files. Also the DR of the Z6 III at its native base ISO of 100 is actually about the same as the Z8/9 from the same ISO. I think that people expected better based on the fact that the Z8/9 have a fully stacked sensor, and video’s like Matt Irwin’s in which he mentioned a 1 stop high ISO noise performance improvement compared to the Z6 II. But all in all this is really nothing out of the ordinary.

[@starbase218]

Also, if I may, Tony Northrup mentioned in his video he can’t recommend the Z6 III for general photography because of this “serious problem”, while at the same time touting the Canon RP (which he’s trying to sell) as being great for general photography - all while the RP has abysmal dynamic range when compared to the Z6 III. But then I think we should all boycot Tony Northrup anyhow.

[@raudelravelo1169]

Matt Irwin got it backwards...the Z8/Z9 have worst performance than the Z6 II at High ISO (and DR) as well as all these new stacked (partially stacked) sensors; that has been shown time and again but that does not really matter as the difference is less than a 1 Stop but the speed / AF performance seems to be a big step ahead. I had a D610 and have had the Z6 II since it came out in 2020 but I have not tried the newer Z9 / Z8 / Z6 III. -- that Tony Northrup is the worst when it comes to this type of conversations

[@prokremelskidezolati1426]

@@raudelravelo1169 MI is a Nikon fanboy

[@mylucksmiles]

I don’t understand why I would want this camera ? The z7.2 is available now for around or less price wise? I can’t understand the price difference. The z7 2 is full frame

[@FawfulDied]

Z7ii serves a totally different market segment (static or people scenes, good lighting, high resolution) than the Z6iii (dynamic scenes, wildlife, video).

[@sedevacante966]

how does the r5 ii's hd 240p compare? you can have both 8k 60 and HD 240 in the same camera rather than having to pick like you currently have to do with nikon between the z8 and z6 iii

[@hassanphotography3323]

You are the only one who mentioned the crop in video. All other reviewers ignored it. You saved me from making expensive mistake.. thank you 👍🏻

[@Petrolhead66]

Not sure I understand

[@PopTartHeaven]

@@Petrolhead66 I think he meant to say "mentioned" not "maintained".

[@livejames9374]

Crop is only 4k 120 and minor 5% crop in 1080 240. No crop in 6k. There’s nothing that does better in this price bracket.

[@camilo8cheryl]

The bells and whistles out weigh its minor shortcomings.. just got my Z6-3 last week and its day and night compared to the previous Z6/Z6-2 bodies, firmware updates will be flowing soon, the expeed7 is just a fantastic chip👍

[@wanderlust0120]

Others have mentioned it. Perhaps you missed it.

[@QUINPANO]

You can get a refurbished z8 from nikon for $3200. If you can save $700 bucks id still go for that.

[@miklosbremer3120]

What happens when you press the focus magnifier button? Does the screen slow down to about 10fps? My Z5 does that and I find it really horrible and unacceptable for such an expensive camera. It's so laggy I find it basically unusable. On my Sony I always use the focus magnifier for manual focusing but on my Nikon it's unusable. I found someone with a similar problem on the Z9 so I'm curious whether the Z6III has this problem too.

[@philsviewsfilm]

Next Nikon review, 35 1.4!! and compare to Tamron 35 1.4 and Nikon 35 1.8s !

[@livejames9374]

Don’t think the 35 1.4 is going to be a test bench lens. Its aim is rendering over sharpness and aberration correction.

[@Blitz_Shorts]

My next camera for sure.

[@jamesclarke8564]

Will be nice if they make Z5ii which is more stills focused and has better DR.

[@VIDEOVISTAVIEW2020]

Stills only camera is a niche and would be unpalatable in todays era of content creation.

[@ramadanimam34]

More speed usually means less Dynamic Range.

[@ByJustStar]

hi, what is 6k raw bitrate? thanks

[@twinklestar2490]

Nikon z6 3 or canon r6 2???

[@RussandLoz]

It's a very capable camera, but at £2699 in the uk and Z8 is £3200, I'd rather have a Z8 with these prices

[@camilo8cheryl]

Thats a good decision, here in US its $1,000 difference..

[@RussandLoz]

@@camilo8cheryl Strange as the z6iii is the same price for both of us?

[@TiboDeRycke]

z6 3 or z8?

[@trevorsneath4665]

Chris, you have to practice throwing the lower apple from one hand to the other without looking. And practice from L to R and R to L so you can reverse the juggle. Only then can you add another fruit and get that circus job you've always longed for 🙂

[@baku153]

Why does Full HD at 240 FPS have no crop, while: 1. Full HD at 60/30 FPS and 4K up to 60/30 FPS have a crop 2. 6K at 30 FPS, however, has no crop? Does someone have reliable Information on all Crops?

[@Skidoo22]

I am not a number I'm a Z6 III.

[@kesavachandran6313]

Please answer one question -which one you prefer -Z8 or z6iii?

[@Jawad.1]

Depends on your purchasing power. If you have substantial money to spare, go for Z8, and if not, then go for Z6iii.

[@Petrolhead66]

​@Jawad.1 it's also about other things like weight/size difference and high ISO perfomance

[@camilo8cheryl]

It depends on type of shooting you do..i shoot parties and corporate events and some little portrait sessions, so the fast focusing is essential for me to upgrade to the Z6-3, if i want to shoot static or portrait that clients want a big wall frame out of it, ill use the Z7ii, the Z8 is too much power for my use..happy with 24 megapix images i get, fast editing and my clients view their photos on smartphones and iPad’s anyway👍 the faster you deliver the photos, the happier they are..Generations of today😂

[@MB-dq2gz]

The difference is megapixels and size / weight of the camera. Z6 III is offering all the functionality of its bigger models besides extra resolution which if you're planning to use it for event shooting and street photography I would say Z6-3 is more than enough for. If you're planning to shoot landscape work the extra megapixels will help along with very large prints. Z6-3 should satisfy most people I already own a Z8 but for most of my shooting I use my ZF which is 24mp like the Z6-3.

[@williambuford6136]

@@MB-dq2gz I have both the Z6iii and the Z8. 45MP images are nice, but they take up lots of space. They slow do your workflow as well, unless you update your computer. IT is nice having both. I can use which ever camera is better for the job. They basically have the same focusing now so it is so easy to switch between them.

[@SirTubeALotMore]

What ISO was used in the "dynamic range test" I guess 100?

[@christopherfrost]

100

[@kjltube]

@@christopherfrostand how many stops did you increase the iso by in post processing?

[@dominiclester3232]

Well I’m glad your conclusion was so positive because your DR example was brutal! I have a Zfc and it has a very similar flip screen which basically means I use my left index finger instead of my thumb, no big deal. Normally I love your reviews, but your attitude to the pixel shift mode is unprofessional! Being able to make a 96Mpix image with reduced noise on suitable scenes can only be seen as a bonus!

[@nigerian-nightmare]

Didn't know you review cameras. I come here for lenses.

[@DoughBoy2024]

Question.......does the Z6iii have backlit buttons?

[@g00nther]

No, it doesn't

[@camilo8cheryl]

But the small lcd top screen has a lamp button beside it😂👍

[@MB-dq2gz]

​@@camilo8cherylyou have to take your wins when you have them. Quite a few cameras don't even have the screen on top.

[@FawfulDied]

​@@MB-dq2gz rather have the mode dial on the right and no screen on top.

[@MB-dq2gz]

@@FawfulDied I guess it depends on how much you favor a tripod for the screen. Not really an issue for me since I sold my Z6 anyway. Z8 doesn't have that issue.

[@herifury1302]

How is the DR compare to R6mkII? Is it better?

[@christopherfrost]

To my eyes, it seems slightly worse although my DR tests aren't scientific

[@renestaempfli1071]

​@@christopherfrostWhat is the DR of your eyes and what was the DR of the output media you used?

[@hooch1111]

You seems like doubling actual camera capabilities: per specs it's 300 shots battery, not 600. And most other reviewers say AF is still behind Sony and Canon by large margin, even # of phase detection focus points 3-4 times less on Nikon.

[@nomadicreels]

Keeping my Sony a7iv. Thanks

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

Christopher Frost - AKA - The Juggler. ;)

[@sridhargpillai1985]

At that price point, they could have added sensor shield for protection while swapping lenses

[@ktcool4660]

there's no space with a mechanical shutter.

[@AstairVentof]

Canon R6ii uses the mechanical shutter as a shield ​@@ktcool4660

[@sridhargpillai1985]

Is a74 a mechanical shutter..??

[@AstairVentof]

@@sridhargpillai1985 a74 shoots mechanical and electronic

[@AstairVentof]

@@ktcool4660 Canon R6ii uses its mechanical shutter as a shield

[@camilo8cheryl]

Can you pls explain the the 2 black plastic watchamacaulit thing inside the box😂 i don’t know its purpose or why nikon put those things inside the box🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tonyferrell3456]

Probably for cable strain relief. So that cables plugged into the side to apply stress to the ports while handling. Just a guess on my part though.

[@camilo8cheryl]

@@tonyferrell3456 was trying to figure it out but failed😂 specially the thumb screw on where it screws in..failed and just decided screw it!!! Just thrown it back in the box🤦🏻‍♂️

[@zephyrderg]

I'll probably keep my used original Z6 camera, but it's good to see Nikon do some innovation. Shame about the worse performance with regards to dynamic range

[@MB-dq2gz]

Less than a stop by contrast is blown out of proportion anything the Internet can latch on to nowadays. Most people will not even notice this if they're probably exposing anyway. In extreme situations you would be bracketing all the same. 🙄

[@victorlim5077]

Yeah, if you need more dynamic range, the Z7ii or Z8 is fantastic. I tried the Z6iii and 180-600 at a local camera shop yesterday and it felt great. I am a birder and normally live in the ISO 800 to 3200 range. I think above ISO800, it's similar to other cameras in this range.

[@williambuford6136]

@@victorlim5077 Nice to have a smaller body for birds that focuses like the Z8/9. I have not used it enough to see if it is easier on the battery than the Z8.

[@ramonarias1234]

wow that 240p 😮😮😮

[@VladimirHidalgo]

At this point of time any DSLR or Mirrorless camera is overkill for Vlogging, anyone's is better off with a DJI Action 4 for that purpose, so VR on that particular situation is probably not a concern for manufacturers anymore.

[@hassanphotography3323]

I love Nikon and I've bought almost evey Z full frame camera but not this one how it can crop on 1080 60p or even on 1080 24p come on even the first Z6 from 6 years ago didn't do that

[@quikee9195]

I think Chris made a mistake and left electronic VR enabled, which uses a crop for stabilization and the crop varies depending on the resolution. For example a good indicator this is the case is that 4k 25p has a crop and 6k 25p doesn't, which makes sense as for 6k it can't crop anything without sacrificing resolution (which would not be 6k anymore then), but it can use a crop (crop 24MP to more or equal 8MP) and still get 4k. It also crops less with higher FPS in some cases, because the eVR is not available in those modes (to much processing). I tried it on my Zf and it has the same behavior in 1080p when eVR is on, but when I turn it off, the crop doesn't change in any video mode except when you get to the high FPS (4k) modes where the Zf sensor doesn't have a fast enough read-out speed to output those without crop.

[@hassanphotography3323]

@quikee9195 good point need to check that

[@Sebas-sg1kj]

Nikon put out an outstanding camera, excellent.

[@Jawad.1]

Is there the "StarLight" feature in the Z6iii, too, just like Z9, which virtually turns night into day to help the camera easily detect the subject in the darkness?

[@christopherfrost]

I can't remember if it has that specific feature but it can focus down to -10EV (!) so you shouldn't have problems IMO

[@Jawad.1]

@@christopherfrost 👍

[@Skidoo22]

@@Jawad.1 Has Starlight view.

[@destinyangel5]

If you live outside the USA you need to take out a mortgage to pay for this Z6III .The Nikon people have ditched their weak yen for the USD now and do all their business around the world in USD not YEN .Its now so ridiculously stupidly expensive in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and Europe , The USD is about 30%-40% stronger than the currencies listed so this means its over priced in this countries . Nikon bench marked the USA price off the USD . Not their historically low weak Yen .This is the normal now for local Japanese camera and lens sellers on E bay now, as well they trade use USD as a preferred currency to business in and not their own YEN. Avoid now buying Z6III outside USA wait until they lower prices for markets outside USA .

[@zachsteiner]

Yen

[@Laundry_Hamper]

That shutter (the mechanical one) is absolutely batty. It sounds like a 35mm cine camera

[@naserali4027]

This camera has only 2 dials for adjustment. Why nobody mentions about it ?

[@amermeleitor]

All Nikon Z are the same, only two dials.

[@FawfulDied]

Is it supposed to have more dials?

[@naserali4027]

@@FawfulDied Sony and canon have 3 dials for exposure

[@amermeleitor]

@@FawfulDied yes, a third dial. Like Sony, Canon, Panasonic and even Fuji if you count the aperture dial in the lens. It is great not only when you use full manual mode, but for navigation in menus, and for customization, and even for some minor disability like a person who lost one finger (a rare but possible case).

[@gyredynamics]

Here I am watching something I can't afford

[@8401bman]

Wow this camera makes my a7 iv seem ancient! Well done Nikon 👏

[@1994guardian]

your and my A7IV is shooting and writing videos on both cards simultaneously. this z6iii it only records in one card slot on any type of video. so dual card slot does not exist on video. good luck professional video shooters.

[@disadadi8958]

I'd like a Z7 iii instead. I don't really care about fast sensor, I want decent AF, higher resolution, and better dynamic range in a smaller body like Z7. Not interested to pay €4500 for a Z8 which is huge for those megapixels. And Z7 ii is just outdated and still very expensive.

[@prokremelskidezolati1426]

Z7 II???

[@kamikamieu]

Let's praise Nikon for not gimping and segmenting their camera body features like Canon.

[@blueaquilae]

Isn't that what they did with pricing in Europe?

[@DelsquarePhotovideo]

I just bought the GH7, I need better stabilization over sensor size for the type of videos I do. I do aviation videos.

[@HoLeeChit11]

I’ll stick with my Z6ii, tar very much.

[@brianharron7204]

Do you think this is better than the Z8 for stills and using flash

[@audamus6452]

3000€ is just too expensive. For 2500€ it would've been a no brainer...

[@HartponderJr]

Disappointing dynamic range

[@WildlifeChronicle-m5s]

If it was 33 mp I would have bought it. 24 mp is low for a wildlife perspective..

[@fangli]

Nikon makes it 24 for lowlight purpose so it will be good at high iso ,

[@WildlifeChronicle-m5s]

@@fangli if your dynamic range is good low light will be good but I heard it's dynamic range is not upto the mark.

[@fangli]

@@WildlifeChronicle-m5s photographer who buy the 26iii i think he/she must be profesional because the price itself so high, and professional don't shoot under 5-6 F.stop haha,,

[@FawfulDied]

The Z8 is the camera for you. Z6iii is perfect for someone who shoots events and doesn't need 45MP files or such high FPS.