Nikon Z6 III

The world's first partially-stacked CMOS sensor mirrorless

Nikon Z6 III
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model VOA090AM

Key Features

SENSOR 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS full-frame sensor
PROCESSOR EXPEED 7 processor for high-speed readout and AF
AUTOFOCUS 493-point phase-detection AF with deep learning subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION Wide-area AF coverage with -10 EV low-light capability
VIDEO 6K/60p RAW internal, 4K/120p, 10-bit N-Log
STABILIZATION In-body 5-axis stabilization with up to 8 stops
BURST RATE Up to 20 fps RAW, 60 fps JPEG, 120 fps DX crop
VIEWFINDER 5.76m-dot OLED EVF with 120fps refresh rate
DISPLAY 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Type A, Mic/Headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II
WEATHER SEALING Full weather sealing, magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 360-390 shots per charge (EN-EL15c)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Z6 III

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Z6 III

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Nikon Z6 III Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z6 III

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Technical Specification

Sensor 24.5MP Partially-Stacked CMOS
Resolution 6048 x 4032
ISO Range 100-64,000 (expandable 50-204,800)
Autofocus 493-point Hybrid PDAF
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 20 fps RAW / 120 fps JPEG
Video 6K 60p RAW, 4K 120p
Stabilization 8-stop IBIS
Viewfinder 5.76m-dot OLED
LCD 3.2-inch Fully Articulating
Memory Card CFexpress B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
Battery Life 390 shots
Weight 760g
Dimensions 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm