Superior shooting performance realized by the world's first partially-stacked CMOS sensor

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The Z6III is the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera, featuring a partially stacked CMOS sensor with high-speed processing circuits both above and below the image sensor. This innovative sensor, combined with the EXPEED 7 high-speed image-processing engine, allows for Pre-Release Capture* of up to 1 second of recording before the shutter-release button is fully pressed at a maximum speed of 120 fps (C120). At 60 fps (C60), it can also capture full-frame images with approximately 24 megapixels – a higher pixel count than is supported with the Z9 and Z8. Additionally, the EVF display minimizes frame skipping, ensuring smoother subject movement for easier tracking during continuous high-speed shooting at 20 fps, which is particularly useful for capturing fast-moving subjects like running animals and flying birds.

6K video recording for greater flexibility with video production

The camera uses a new CMOS sensor with high-speed readout to record 12-bit 6K N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ internally, as well as 10-bit 5.4K ProRes 422 and H.265. This means it can easily capture footage for 4K video production. Users can trim, zoom in, track, and stabilize footage for editing when creating 4K or vertical Full HD videos for smartphones. Additionally, oversampling from 6K can generate high-quality 4K UHD video footage. The camera also has an efficient heat-dissipating design, consuming less power during video recording and enabling 4K UHD/60p recording for up to 125 minutes. It supports 10-bit Full HD/240p H.265 video recording, allowing for creating dynamic, 10x slow-motion video footage, providing greater freedom in video production.

A bright, high-resolution, wide colour gamut EVF that immerses the user in shooting

The Z6III's EVF, with a brightness of 4,000 cd/m2, surpasses the EVFs built into the Z9 and Z8, making it the brightest ever in mirrorless camera history. It provides a sharp, clear viewfinder display that minimizes blackout, even in extremely bright outdoor situations. With a resolution of 5760k dots, the highest in Nikon history, it also supports a DCI-P3 equivalent colour gamut used for the digital cinema for the first time in mirrorless camera history. This allows for sharp and clear viewing of the edges of the frame and offers a more lifelike display of colours, including incredibly vibrant reds, without oversaturation. Additionally, it enables brighter viewing of subjects when shooting decorative illumination or bright LEDs in HLG tone mode.

Performance, reliability, and operability equal to, or better than, that of higher-end models

The combined partially-stacked CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 high-speed image-processing engine in the flagship model achieve shorter AF calculation cycles. The Z6III also supports nine types of subject detection, including Airplane mode. Furthermore, the low end of the AF detection range has been extended to -10 EV*, exceeding that of the Z9 and Z8, making it easier to focus in dark situations and expanding shooting possibilities. The Z6III is as robust and reliable as the Z8. It features an in-camera VR lock mechanism that holds the sensor securely in place, protecting the image sensor from unexpected shock. The camera is also cold-resistant down to -10°C/14°F, making it suitable for various environments and conditions. It also inherits a full range of custom settings and controls from the Z9 and Z8, including dials and button layout and portraiture features such as the Rich Tone Portrait Picture Control, skin softening, and portrait impression balance.

New functions to further expand possibilities for imaging expression

The Z6III now supports a new Flexible Color Picture Control for NX Studio, Nikon's image browsing, processing, and editing software. This new option gives users more freedom to express their creativity with images. It includes Color Blender and Color Grading features that allow for easy hue, chroma, and brightness adjustment to achieve the desired look. The settings configured in NX Studio can be exported to the Z6III and saved as Custom Picture Controls for later use. These settings are also visible in the live view display during shooting, giving users a preview of the results.

Additionally, the new Nikon Imaging Cloud service offers "Imaging Recipes" and Custom Picture Controls, which are suggested or supervised by Nikon or its creators. Users can transfer up to nine of these recipes to the camera via Wi-Fi, allowing them to easily experiment with different creative styles and enhance their imaging expression. Furthermore, the camera's firmware can be updated without a computer or smart device. When connected to Wi-Fi, images captured with the camera can be automatically uploaded to Nikon Imaging Cloud. These images can then be directly transferred to pre-configured third-party cloud storage services, making storing and sharing images more convenient.

Additional features

The most potent vibration reduction in the Nikon Z-series cameras — is equivalent to an 8.0 stop.

Focus-point VR*2 reduces blurring in focused areas, even when the subject is near the edge of the frame.

Rich Tone Portrait Picture Control that realizes radiant and beautiful rendering of skin textures.

Offers skin softening and portrait impression balance functions effective for portrait photography.

A pixel shift shooting function allows for the creation of approximately 96-megapixel images by combining multiple RAW (NEF) files.
Electronic vibration reduction for effective image stabilization with video recording.

It supports Hi-Res Zoom, which allows users to zoom in on their subject with no loss in image quality during video recording, even when using a prime lens.

Users can choose from five different electronic shutter sounds and volume levels.