Firmware 2.0
Get even more out of your Z6III with major upgrades across photography, video and workflow.
[Birds] mode takes
autofocus to new heights.
In-camera focus limiter for
faster, more precise AF.
Enhance the speed and accuracy of the Z6III’s incredible autofocus system by limiting its range to the approximate distance of your subject. Quickly set a [Nearest] and [Farthest] point, and your lens* will ignore everything outside of that range.
*Available for NIKKOR Z lenses only.
On
Off
Nikon Authenticity Service protects
against AI-generated misinformation.
Activate a new function that adds C2PA-compliant Content Credentials to photos at the time of capture, creating a permanent record of authenticity that anyone can view online.
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Pixel Shift shooting adds new
dimensions for high-resolution.
A new combined workflow makes it easier to create ultra-high-definition images that combine Pixel Shift with focus shift or AE bracketing—ideal for commercial, product, fine art and architectural photography.
Auto Capture lets you get out
from behind the lens.
Use your camera to remotely capture photos and videos—completely on its own. Get it into position, set your shooting parameters and let Auto Capture handle the rest.
Automatically capture photos and videos
when your chosen paremeters are met.
Motion
Fine tune by specifying direction, speed and subject size.
Subject Detection
Person, animal, bird, bicycle, motorcycle, vehicle or aircraft.
Distance
Pick the area within the frame where your subject needs to be.
Webcam features
elevate video calls and
live streaming.
Connect to a computer or smart device via the UVC/UAC-compliant USB port and use your Z6III as a high-quality webcam.
Additional software and drivers, such as applications for connecting with external cameras, may be required.
N-Log View Assist
gets a new look.
Enhanced contrast and details make it easier to confirm waveform exposure and display when recording video with an external monitor.
Keep the HDMI
connection active.
When streaming footage over HDMI, the connection will remain active even when you stop recording or change key settings.
More control of
shooting and workflow.
Advanced, scalable multi-camera control with NX Field.
NX Field empowers Nikon photographers and editors to work faster and smarter than ever before. It provides reliable, customizable control of up to 16 remote cameras from a master camera, or even more from the NX Field app.
Learn MoreMore Firmware 2.0 Enhancements.
- Assign custom functions to the illumination button, giving you even more personalization options.
- Set your video footage to loop during playback for easier confirmation that you got the shot you need.
- Disable the EVF eye sensor when using Live View on the LCD display, preventing accidential activation by gimbals, cages or other movements.
- During Hi-Res Zoom, the focus area indicator stays on your subject to confirm focus.
- Info display rotation lock in review mode ensures your screen is oriented the way you want it to be.
- Connect to Nikon Imaging Cloud easier with improved in-camera menus.
- Record Pro-Res 422HQ metadata with your footage.
- Freeze fast action with a new high-speed frame capture + [C15] option, available in both Normal and Fine image quality.
See Z6III Firmware 2.0 Download Page for full list of changes.
Unbelievable performance.
Incredible versatility.
Meet the Z6III
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements:
Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2:
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5II/Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500
As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:
D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).
For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:
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