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Nikon·CW ID: 1662381·MFR ID: 1890

Z6 III Mirrorless Camera Body

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Brand Nikon System Nikon Z

At the heart of the Z6III is a partially-stacked 24.5MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor. This powerful combination offers advanced multi-subject detection autofocus inherited from Nikon’s flagship models, extraordinary low-light image quality and a blazing fast electronic shutter capable of continuous shooting up to 120 fps. Bright, high-resolution, wide color gamut EVF supports comfortable viewing even with fast frame rates. Video features include 6K/60p internal RAW and Full HD/240p capture for 10X slow motion.

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Key Features

  • EVF: Dazzlingly-bright, high-resolution viewfinder covering gamut equivalent to DCI-P3.
  • Autofocus: Advanced tracking with automatic detection of nine subjects.
  • High-speed Shooting: Continuous shooting up to 120 fps.
  • Video: 6K/60p Internal RAW video recording + oversampled 4K UHD.
  • Vibration Reduction: 8 stops2 of built-in image stabilization with Focus Point VR.

Z6III

  • EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • HDMI and USB Cable Clip
  • AN-DC26 Mirrorless Camera Strap
  • UC-E25 USB Cable
  • DK-29 Rubber Eyecup
  • BF-N1 Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

TypeSpecifications
Lens MountNikon Z mount
Image Sensor
Effective Pixels24.5 million
Sensor Size35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Total Pixels26.79 million
Dust-Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
Dust-Off Reference PhotoYes
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format(L) 6048 x 4032 (large), (M) 4528 x 3024 (medium), (S) 3024 x 2016 (small)
DX-format(L) 3984 x 2656 (large), (M) 2976 x 1992 (medium), (S) 1984 x 1328 (small)
1:1 (16 x 16)(L) 4032 x 4032 (large), (M) 3024 x 3024 (medium), (S) 2016 x 2016 (small)
1:1 (24 x 24)(L) 4032 x 4032 (large), (M) 3024 x 3024 (medium), (S) 2016 x 2016 (small)
16:9 (36 x 20)(L) 6048 x 3400 (large), (M) 4528 x 2544 (medium), (S) 3024 x 1696 (small)
Image Sensor TypePartially Stacked CMOS Sensor
File System
File Format Still ImagesNEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, and high efficiency options JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available HEIF: Supports fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats NEF (RAW)+HEIF: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and HEIF formats
Storage MediaCFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (Secure Digital), and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Card Slot2 slots (1 CFexpress/XQD and 1 SD)
File SystemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF
Viewfinder
Viewfinder1.27-cm/0.5-in. UXGA OLED electronic viewfinder with approx. 5760k-dots, color balance, auto and 19-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates
Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
Viewfinder Eyepoint21mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment−4 – +2 m−1
Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
Lens
Depth-of-Field ControlYes
Lens Compatibility at a GlanceZ mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Compatible LensesZ mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
Shutter
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Shutter Speed¹⁄₈₀₀₀ – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time When using an electronic shutter, the shutter speed can be set up to ¹⁄₁₆,₀₀₀ s.
Fastest Shutter SpeedMechanical shutter: 1/8000; Electronic shutter: 1/16000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed900 sec.
Flash Sync SpeedUp to: 1/200 second
Bulb Shutter SettingYes
Shutter Release ModesSingle frame, Continuous L, Continuous H, Continuous high-speed (extended), High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture, Self-timer
Approx. Frame Advance RateContinuous L: Approx 1-7 fps, Continuous high speed: Approx. 8.1 fps (when using the electronic shutter and image quality settings other than NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) +: approx. 16 fps), Continuous high speed (extended): Approx. 14 fps (with electronic shutter: Approx. 20 fps), High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C60): Approx. 60 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
Continuous Shooting OptionsContinuous L: 1-7 fps, Continuous H: 1-8.1 fps (up to 16 fps with electronic shutter), Continuous H extended: 1-14 fps (up to 20 fps with electronic shutter), High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C60): Approx. 60 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C120): Approx. 120 fps, Maximum frame advance rate as measured by in house tests
Self-Timer2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Silent ShootingYes
Top Continuous Shooting Speeds20 frames per second with RAW at Full Resolution, 30 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution, 60 frames per second with JPEG at Full Resolution, 120 frames per second with JPEG at 11 Megapixels
Exposure
Exposure Metering SystemTTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering MethodMatrix metering, Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame, Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle centered on selected focus point, Highlight-weighted metering
Metering Range'-4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Exposure ModesAuto, Programmed auto with flexible program (P), Shutter-priority auto (S), Aperture-priority auto (A), Manual (M)
Exposure Compensation'−5 – +5 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
Exposure BracketingYes
Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
Picture ControlFlexible Picture Control, Rich Tone Portrait, Deep Tone Monchrome, Flat Monochrome, Storage for custom Picture Controls, Selected Picture Control can be modified, Vivid, Standard, Portrait, Neutral, Monochrome, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon), Auto
Multiple ExposureAdd, average, lighten, darken
HDR OverlayYes
Photo mode flicker reductionYes
High-frequency flicker reductionYes
Sensitivity
ISO SensitivityISO 100 to 64000 in steps of 1/3 and 1 EV, Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1 or 1.7 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 64000; auto ISO sensitivity control available Note: ISO sensitivity is restricted to ISO 200–25600 with Highlight-Weighted Metering
White Balance
White BalanceAuto (3 types), Natural light auto, Direct sunlight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent (3 types), Choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K), Preset manual (up to 6 values, spot white balance measurement available during live view), all with fine-tuning; Choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K), Preset manual (up to 6 values, spot white balance measurement available during live view), all with fine-tuning
Preset ManualYes (up to 6 values, spot white balance measurement available during live view)
Color Temperature2500 K to 10000 K
White Balance BracketingYes (2 to 3 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3)
Focus
Autofocus SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast-detection AF with AF assist
Focus ModesSingle-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), Full-time AF (AF-F), Manual (M)
Maximum Number of Focus Points493
Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing center of sub-selector
Focus PeakingYes
Focus-Area ModesPinpoint AF, Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF (S, M, and L), Wide-area AF (S and L), 3D-tracking, Auto-area AF
Flash
Built-in FlashNo
Flash BracketingYes
Flash Compensation'-3 – +1 EV (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV)
External Flash CompatibilityCompatible with Nikon CLS
Monitor
Monitor Size8 cm/3.2 in. diagonal
Monitor ResolutionApprox. 2100k-dots
Monitor TypeTilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD
Angle AdjustmentApprox. 170° viewing angle, Approx. 100% frame coverage, Auto and 11-level manual monitor brightness control
Movie
Movie File FormatMOV, MP4
Video CompressionH.265/HEVC (8-bit or 10-bit, 4:2:0/4:2:2), ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit, 4:2:2)
Bit Depth8-bit, 10-bit
Video Bit Depth8-bit, 10-bit
Video Frame Size (pixels) and Frame Rate7680 x 4320/30p/25p/24p, 3840 x 2160/120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 1920 x 1080/240p/200p/120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)ISO 100 – 51200, ISO 64 – 102400, auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 6400); extendable to ISO 102400, auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 6400)
Focal LengthLens focal length (1.5x when 4K UHD/2160/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 1.2x when recording 1080/120p/100p/60p/50p)
Focus-Area Modes (Movie)Single-point AF, Wide-area AF (S and L), Auto-area AF
Focus Modes (Movie)AF-S (Single-servo AF), AF-C (Continuous-servo AF), Full-time AF (AF-F), Manual (M)
Autofocus System (Movie)Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detection AF with AF assist
Exposure Compensation (Movie)'-5 – +5 EV in steps of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV (available only in modes P, S, A, and M)
Monitor Size8 cm/3.2 in. diagonal
Maximum Recording Time125 minutes
Frame Advance RateContinuous L: Approx. 1–7 fps, Continuous high speed: Approx. 8.1 fps (with electronic shutter: Approx. 16 fps), Continuous high speed (extended): Approx. 14 fps (with electronic shutter: Approx. 20 fps), High-speed frame capture + (C30): Approx. 30 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C60): Approx. 60 fps, High-speed frame capture + (C120): Approx. 120 fps
Audio Recording DeviceBuilt-in stereo microphone or external microphone with attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo or external stereo microphone
Interface
USB PortType C
HDMIYes
Audio Input1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-pin jack
Headphone Output1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini-pin jack
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth Specification Version 5.0
Power Source
BatteryEN-EL15c
Battery Life (CIPA)330 shots
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 5.3 in. x 4.2 in. x 3.0 in. (134 x 101 x 76mm)
WeightApprox. 2 lb (900g) with battery and memory card

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