Nikon Z6 III + Z 24-70mm f/4 S
The Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks a number of flagship-level upgrades for this mid-range camera, including faster and more precise autofocus, professional-level 6K internal raw video, pre-capture at up to 120 fps, and a smooth, bright,...
The Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera unlocks a number of flagship-level upgrades for this mid-range camera, including faster and more precise autofocus, professional-level 6K internal raw video, pre-capture at up to 120 fps, and a smooth, bright, colorful EVF. Taken together, these upgrades make this mirrorless monster an ideal choice for aspiring professionals in search of an all-around, affordable camera. The Z6 III is Nikon's first camera to feature a partially stacked sensor design for faster scans and readouts than its predecessor, as well as reducing rolling shutter. This engine works in conjunction with the partially stacked sensor design to realize impressively fast AF speeds, burst shooting rates, a high buffer capacity, fluid video performance, and quick all-around handling. Top continuous shooting speeds of 20 fps when shooting in raw, up to 60 fps when shooting in full-frame JPEG, and 120 fps when shooting JPEGs using a DX crop, with all rates supporting full AF/AE performance. When this feature is activated, burst shooting will commence when the shutter is half-pressed and the buffer will retain up to 4 seconds' worth of frames after fully pressing the shutter.
Partially-stacked sensor design reduces rolling shutter distortion so fast-moving subjects, like a golf club, tennis racket, or baseball bat, do not appear distorted when working with shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec. This system benefits from the high-speed communication of the Z interface along with the speed of the sensor that enables AF readings to occur at up to 120 fps. This focusing system also supports working in low-light conditions with a Starlight mode that permits focusing down to -10 EV to greatly benefit astrophotography, concert, and other nighttime shooting applications. Additionally, there are three Dynamic-Area AF modes, with a range of focus area sizes, for capturing a broad variety of moving subject types. When working in Auto-Area AF, these subjects will automatically be detected, focused on, and tracked to ensure sharp focus when the subject is moving across the frame.
Rich Tone Portrait mode, a picture mode that produces more vivid results while capturing details of the subject's complexion and avoiding loss of detail in the highlights. Deep Tone Monochrome mode chooses slightly darker tones in the range from shadows to mid-tones, with brightness rapidly increasing as tones progress from mid-tones to highlights. Manual white balance control is more intuitive when making adjustments and Auto WB has also been optimized for human subjects. By slightly shifting the image sensor between shots - selectable between 4 and 32 shots per image, with more shots meaning more detail - users can merge the images in NX Studio after shooting to create a single image with enhanced resolution, texture, and color. The shooting method also reduces noise, moiré, and false colors.
Using full pixel readout, 6K60p video can be recorded with continuous shooting, while 4K and Full HD recording is also possible in a variety of frame rates, including full-frame 4K recording at up to 120p and Full HD recording at 240p for slow-motion playback. N-RAW is Nikon's own raw recording format that offers impressively small file sizes compared to other raw formats as well as the ability to create MP4 proxies for more efficient previewing or transferring. This EVF also features a high fps function, which ups the EVF's refresh rate to 120 fps for smoother, lifelike viewing. Finally, the Z6 III's EVF also features a higher dynamic range and is compatible with a DCI-P3 color gamut - the first of its kind in a mirrorless camera - for approximating real-world color when taking the shot. The Z6 III incorporates a unique 3.2" 2.1m-dot touchscreen LCD that features 170° vari-angle mobility to better support working from high and low angles, regardless of shooting in the horizontal or vertical orientation. The CFx slot is suitable for data-intensive applications, like 6K recording and high-speed burst shooting, while the SD slot retains compatibility with the popular storage format.
Additionally, the CFx B slot is also compatible with XQD memory cards. Pair the Z6 III with the optional MB-N14 Power Battery Pack grip for improved ergonomics when shooting vertically and up to 1.9x the battery life. Another Nikon first, the Z6 III features direct-to-cloud connectivity with Nikon Imaging Cloud for file transfer and access to Nikon's imaging recipes for creative color grading.USB-C communication terminal supports USB-LAN connectivity when paired with an optional USB-C to Ethernet adapter. This enables a 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection for transferring files over FTP. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) permit the wireless transferring of files, and remote camera control via a mobile device, and works in conjunction with the NX Mobile Air app for file management.
The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S is a versatile zoom, spanning wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. Its constant f/4 maximum aperture maintains a consistent exposure throughout the zoom range and also helps to realize a more compact and lightweight alternative to an f/2.8 zoom. Both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings have also been applied to control flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color rendering in bright and backlit conditions. A programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings. Additionally, the lens has a button-less retractable barrel to realize a more compact form factor when not in use. Constant f/4 maximum aperture affords consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also contributes to the relatively lightweight design and compact form factor. A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster-focusing speeds. A specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates. Exposed elements feature a fluorine coating that affords protection to the optical system against dust, grease, and water droplets.
Nikon Z6 III Specs
Lens Mount |
Nikon Z
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 26.79 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032) |
Image Sensor |
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) Partially Stacked CMOS
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Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo
100 to 64,000 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200 |
Continuous Shooting |
Electronic Shutter
Up to 20 fps at 24.5 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP |
Internal Recording Modes | ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw 6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps |
External Recording Modes |
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O |
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input
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Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
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Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x Nikon DC2 |
Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
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Display Type |
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
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Battery Type |
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 360 Shots)
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Lens Mount |
Nikon Z
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Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 26.79 Megapixel
Effective: 24.5 Megapixel (6048 x 4032) |
Image Sensor |
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) Partially Stacked CMOS
|
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) |
Crop Factor: 1x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
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Built-In ND Filter |
No
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Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
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Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 15 Minutes Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 15 Minutes |
Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode, Time Mode
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ISO Sensitivity Range |
Photo
100 to 64,000 (Extended: 50 to 204,800) Video 100 to 51,200 |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Matrix, Spot
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Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
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Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Metering Range |
-4 to 17 EV
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White Balance |
2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade |
Continuous Shooting |
Electronic Shutter
Up to 20 fps at 24.5 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 24.5 MP |
Interval Recording |
Yes
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Self-Timer |
2/5/10/20-Second Delay
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Image Sizes |
3:2
24.5 MP (6048 x 4032) 14 MP (4528 x 3024) 6 MP (3024 x 2016) 1:1 16 MP (4032 x 4032) 9 MP (3024 x 3024) 4 MP (2016 x 2016) 16:9 21 MP (6048 x 3400) 12 MP (4528 x 2544) 5 MP (3024 x 1696) |
Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
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Image File Format |
HEIF, JPEG, Raw
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Bit Depth |
14-Bit
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Internal Recording Modes |
ProRes RAW/ProRes RAW HQ/Raw
6048 x 3404 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4032 x 2268 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3984 x 2240 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps H.264/H.265 8/10-Bit 5376 x 3024 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps |
External Recording Modes |
HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Slow-Motion Only
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Gamma Curve |
HDR-HLG, Nikon N-Log
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Recording Limit |
Up to 125 Minutes
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IP Streaming |
No
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Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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Audio Recording |
16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio
2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O |
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Input
|
Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O |
1x USB-C Input
|
Other I/O |
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x Nikon DC2 |
Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
|
Mobile App Compatible |
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Nikon Imaging Cloud Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
GPS
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Display Size |
3.2"
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Resolution |
2,100,000 Dot
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Display Type |
Articulating Touchscreen LCD
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Secondary Display |
Top: Status Display
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Type |
Built-In Electronic
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Size |
0.5"
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Resolution |
5,760,000 Dot
|
Eye Point |
21 mm
|
Coverage |
100%
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Magnification |
Approx. 0.8x
|
Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2
|
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus
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Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
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Autofocus Points |
Photo, Video
Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 299 |
Autofocus Sensitivity |
-10 to +18 EV
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Built-In Flash/Light |
No
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Flash Modes |
First-Curtain Sync, Off, Rear Curtain/Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
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Maximum Sync Speed |
1/200 Second
|
Flash Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
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Dedicated Flash System |
TTL
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External Flash Connection |
Shoe Mount
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Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
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Operating Humidity |
0 to 85%
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Battery Type |
1x EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 360 Shots)
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Shoe Mount |
1x Hot Shoe
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Tripod Mounting Thread |
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.5 x 4 x 2.9" / 138.5 x 101.5 x 74 mm
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Weight |
23.6 oz / 670 g (Body Only)
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm F/4 S Specs
Focal Length | 24 to 70mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 84° to 34° 20' |
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.3x |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 11 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 72 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.05 x 3.48" / 77.5 x 88.5 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 500 g |