Pros and enthusiasts will appreciate this excellent cameras versatility.
The Z6III is the ultimate hybrid mirrorless camera.
Equally important are the Z6IIIs video capabilities, giving the updated models stronger hybrid credentials.
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To find out whether this is one of thebest mirrorless camerasfor you check out my full Nikon Z6III review.
Its 3.2-inch, 2.1M-dot rear touchscreen LCD is responsive and provides a good viewing platform under various lighting conditions.
Probably not a dealbreaker for most photographers but an inconvenience worth considering, especially for video shooters.
On the plus side, the camera features a full-size HDMI port, further supporting the Z6IIIs video capabilities.
Other than the dual function (Fn) buttons mentioned above, the Z6IIIs controls are easily accessed.
In fact, few required any more than a slight shift in my hands position to activate.
Like most in-camera menu systems, the Z6IIIs can be intimidating.
AF options have been expanded and now include 3D tracking and predictive autofocus modes.
If youve shot with Nikon DSLRs youre probably familiar with the accuracy of this feature.
Exposure metering is generally spot on as well.
The scene below represents the Z6IIIs ability to balance challenging exposures and perfectly capture a mix of colors.
Importantly, fine details are also extremely well reproduced.
Low light/high ISO performance on the Z6III is very good.
At ISO 12,800, image noise is barely there with only the slightest bit of softening.
I took a JPEG/RAW shot of the color checker shown below at ISO 12,800.
The first image is a SOOC JPEG with the cameras Normal in-camera noise reduction.
For comparison, I exported the RAW file as JPEG (no post processing) in Lightroom Classic.
Surprisingly, theres not much difference between the two.
If you look closely the SOOC JPEG may have a barely perceptible softening compared to the RAW conversion.
Given the results, pushing the ISO to 12,800 should be perfectly usable under many conditions.
In practical terms, the Z6III can shoot bursts up to 120fps.
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you could also download other photographers recipes and further expand the types of looks for your use.
Others with steadier hands will make even better use of the Z6IIIs stabilization.
For example, the Z6III is capable of recording up to 6K/60p.
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From there, you’re free to create 4K UHD footage by oversampling the 6K file.
Additional appealing video features for the Nikon include up to 10x slow motion and in-camera 4K time-lapse videos.
Colors are rendered accurately and exposures are generally on target.
Autofocus works well and footage is smooth.
Rolling shutter is well under control, too.
Not a dealbreaker but may be a consideration.
The camera body became a little warm during the process and the card was warm when finished.
And a wise investment.
(Image credit: Future / Theano Nikitas)
(Image credit: Future / Theano Nikitas)
RAW Export (ISO 12,800)(Image credit: Future / Theano Nikitas)
SOOC JPEG (ISO 12,800)(Image credit: Future / Theano Nikitas)
