Outperform
Incredible autofocus. Blistering speed. 6K/60p internal RAW +
240p HD video. Our brightest, most detailed electronic viewfinder.
A mirrorless camera in a class of its own.
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.
See Z6III in Action
Documentary
Danny Gevirtz
Filmmaker
Wildlife
Aparupa Dey
Photographer
Portraiture
Luiz Claudio
Photographer
Wedding
White in Revery
Filmmakers
Wedding Portraiture
Kanayo Adibe
Photographer
Documentary
Alex Gorosh
Filmmaker
Cinema
Victoria DeMartin &
Mitch Blummer
Filmmakers
Fashion
Joyce Charat
Photographer
Commercial
Brandon Washington
Filmmaker
Birding
Deb Sandidge
Photographer
Speed. Performance. Accuracy.
Power that exceeds.
World’s first3 partially-stacked CMOS sensor integrates high-speed data processing
circuits, resulting in an approx 3.5X faster readout speed compared to the Z6II.4
High-performance electronic shutter.
High-speed sensor unlocks super-fast continuous shooting and ultra high shutter speeds,
without sacrificing viewfinder experience.
Max 20 fps RAW Shooting
Maximum buffer of 1000+ shots.6
1/16,000 Sec
Freeze the fastest action.
Immersive
Live View
Smooth, detailed live view, with max 120 fps refresh rate.
Rock-steady image stabilization.
Pro-level Video.
Incredible power in a lightweight, compact form-factor. Stunning image quality,
super-accurate autofocus, and the versatility of in-camera RAW recording up to 6K/60p.
Plus line-in audio, professional monitoring tools and more.
6K/60p
4K/120p
Full HD/240p
Shot on Z6III
Documentary
Danny Gevirtz
Wedding
White in Revery
Cinema
Victoria DeMartin &
Mitch Blummer
Documentary
Alex Gorosh
Commercial
Brandon Washington
Incredible in low light.
EXPEED 7 processor delivers improved image quality at high ISO
sensitivities, and amazing low-light autofocus detection with Starlight Mode
for accurate composition in near-darkness.
Autofocus that outperforms.
Advanced autofocus inherited from the Z8 and Z9, including sophisticated
multi-subject recognition, enhanced by Nikon’s Deep Learning technology.
Automatic recognition of
9 subjects.
People, dogs, cats, birds, airplanes, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and trains.
[Birds] mode takes
autofocus to new heights.
- Improved bird tracking in complex scenes and against high-contrast backgrounds.
- More accurate acquisition and tracking of small, fast-moving birds in 3D-tracking autofocus mode.
- Increased focus accuracy when capturing birds in flight.
Versatile Shooting Features
Pre-release Capture
Nail the decisive moment with confidence.
Just hold the shutter release button halfway to activate Pre-Release Capture, and the Z6III will start buffering
images. JPEG files can be saved up to one second before and up to three seconds after the shutter button is
fully pressed to take a photo.
High Impact Portraits
Flexible Color Picture Control.
Get the look you want—create your desired color profile in NX Studio, and upload it as a
Custom Picture Control directly to your Z6III.
Adjust hue, chroma and brightness for up to 8 colors using Color Blender.
Use Color Grading to precisely adjust color in highlights, midtones and shadows.
Upload your Custom Picture Control to the Z6III via a memory card.
Design and Operation
Best-in-class EVF.3
Shoot confidently in bright conditions, and view the world in more color than ever before.
Brighter
Class-leading3 max brightness of 4000 nits gives a clear, vibrant view even in very bright conditions.
More Detailed
5760k-dot resolution and premium viewfinder optics sets a new standard for detail and clarity.
Smoother
120 fps maximum refresh rate gives natural, lifelike motion even when shooting fast action.
More Colors
Expanded color gamut equivalent to DCI-P3 ensures more accurate reproduction of delicate tones.
Beautifully Balanced Design
New
Camera to Cloud Connectivity
Nikon Imaging Cloud.
Nikon Imaging Cloud is a complimentary cloud service that expands the capabilities and
connectivity of your Z6III.
Connect. Create. Share.
Imaging Recipes
Give your photos and videos a distinctive look with Cloud Picture Control presets downloaded directly to your camera.
Photo Transfer
Upload full-resolution image files to your preferred cloud storage sites12, right from the camera.
Firmware Updates
Keep your camera features up to date with firmware upgrades sent directly from the cloud.13
± 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:
Zr, 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:
Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under license.
ProRes RAW® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
intoPIX®, the intoPIX logo, TICO®, the TICO logo and FlinQ® are registered trademarks of intoPIX SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
UltraSync BLUE and ATOMOS is a registered trademark of Atomos IP Pty Ltd.
CFexpress is a trademark of the CompactFlash Association in the United States and other countries.
XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The SD trademarks and logos (“SD Marks and Logos”) are owned and licensed by SD-3C LLC (“SD-3C”).
SEREEBO is a registered trademark of TEIJIN KABUSHIKI KAISHA (TEIJIN LIMITED).
SMALLRIG DESIGN is a trademark and brand of SHENZHEN LEQI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.
1 When using H.265 8-bit (MOV) format, with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 23°C, paired with a Nikon MC-CF660G memory card and an external power source.
2 Based on CIPA Standard, when using the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 120mm in Normal VR mode.
3 Among full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras as of June 10, 2024. Based on Nikon research.
4 In photo mode (14-bit RAW).
5 Max resolution of 24MP available at framerates of 60 fps and lower. 120 fps shooting is possible at reduced resolution of 10.6MP.
6 RAW/JPEG in Continuous H (extended) 20 fps mode.
7 Only in Photo mode with NIKKOR Z lenses without VR. Not available in situations where multiple focus points are displayed.
8 Full HD/240p footage is captured from 95% of FX image area.
9 In photo mode using single-servo AF (AF-S) at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20°C/68°F with an f/1.2 lens.
10 When using the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR at 24-mm focal length.
11 In-camera battery charging available with EN-EL15b and EN-EL15c batteries only.
12 Unlimited storage on Nikon Imaging Cloud available for up to 30 days, free of charge.
13 Automatic version update setting must be turned ON, and camera must be turned off, connected to Wi-Fi, and in USB power delivery mode.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
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