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 colour 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.

Tech Specs

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels

    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size

    Sensor Size

    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format

    FX
  • Storage Media

    Storage Media

    CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (Secure Digital), and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 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 limited to 400–64000 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
  • Movie

    Movie

    5376 x 3024 (5.4K): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920 x 1080: 240p/200p/120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920 x 1080 (slow-motion): 30p x4/25p x4/24p x5 Note: Actual frame rates for 240p, 200p, 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 239.76, 200, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
  • Monitor Size

    Monitor Size

    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Type

    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Battery / Batteries

    Battery / Batteries

    One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery * * EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only. EH‑7P charging AC adapters and (available separately) EH‑8P Charging AC adapter (available separately); requires UC‑E25 USB cable (supplied with camera) MH-34 Battery Charger (available separately)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

    5.5 in.138.5 mm x 4 in.101.5 mm x 3 in.74 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    23.7 oz.670 g
  • Lens Mount
    Nikon Z mount
  • Effective Pixels
    24.5 million
  • Sensor Size
    35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
  • Image Sensor Format
    FX
  • Image Sensor Type
    Partially Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • Total Pixels
    26.79 million
  • Dust-Reduction System
    Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires NX Studio)
  • Dust-Off Reference Photo
    Yes
  • Image Area (pixels)
    FX-format
    (L)(L) 6048 x 4032 (large)
    (M)(M) 4528 x 3024 (medium)
    (S)(S) 3024 x 2016 (small)
    DX-format
    (L)(L) 3984 x 2656 (large)
    (M)(M) 2976 x 1992 (medium)
    (S)(S) 1984 x 1328 (small)
    1:1 (16 x 16)
    (L)(L) 4032 x 4032 (large)
    (M)(M) 3024 x 3024 (medium)
    (S)(S) 2016 x 2016 (small)
    1:1 (24 x 24)
    (L)(L) 4032 x 4032 (large)
    (M)(M) 3024 x 3024 (medium)
    (S)(S) 2016 x 2016 (small)
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)(L) 6048 x 3400 (large)
    (M)(M) 4528 x 2544 (medium)
    (S)(S) 3024 x 1696 (small)
    16:9 (36 x 20)
    (L)(L) 6048 x 3400 (large)
    (M)(M) 4528 x 2544 (medium)
    (S)(S) 3024 x 1696 (small)
  • File Format Still Images
    NEF (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 availableHEIF: 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 Media
    CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (Secure Digital), and UHS‑II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
  • Card Slot
    2 slots (1 CFexpress/XQD and 1 SD)
  • File System
    DCF 2.0, Exif 2.32, MPEG‑A MIAF
  • Viewfinder
    1.27-cm/0.5-in. UXGA OLED electronic viewfinder with approx. 5760k-dots, colour balance, auto and 19-level manual brightness controls, and support for high frame rates
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    Approx.Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    Approx.Approx. 0.8x (50 mm lens at infinity, -1.0 m -1)
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    21mm (-1.0 m-1; from rearmost surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    −4 – +2 m−1
  • Eye Sensor
    Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
  • Depth-of-Field Control
    Yes
  • Lens Compatibility at a Glance***
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Compatible Lenses
    Z mount NIKKOR lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply
  • Shutter Type
    Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter
  • Shutter Speed
    ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ – 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 Speed
    Mechanical shutter: 1/8000; Electronic shutter: 1/16000 sec.
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    900 sec. sec.
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to: 1/200 second
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
  • Shutter Release Modes
    Single frame Continuous L Continuous H Continuous high-speed (extended) High-speed frame capture with Pre-Release Capture Self-timer
  • Approx. Frame Advance Rate
    Continuous 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 Options
    Continuous 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-Timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
    Timer duration electronically controlled
  • Silent Shooting
    Yes
  • Top Continuous Shooting Speeds
    20 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 Metering System
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Metering Method
    Matrix metering Centre-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm or 8 mm circle in centre of frame or weighting can be based on average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle centred on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering
  • Metering Range
    '-4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
  • Exposure Modes
    AutoProgrammed 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 Bracketing
    Yes
  • Exposure Lock
    Luminosity locked at detected value
  • Picture Control
    Flexible Picture Control, Rich Tone Portrait, Deep Tone Monchrome, Flat Monochrome, Storage for custom Picture Controls, Selected Picture Control can be modified, Standard, 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 Exposure
    Add, average, lighten, darken
  • HDR Overlay
    Yes
  • Photo mode flicker reduction
    Yes
  • High-frequency flicker reduction
    Yes
  • ISO Sensitivity
    ISO 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 limited to 400–64000 when HLG is selected for tone mode.
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    64000
  • Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    50
  • Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
    204800
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
  • Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Active D-Lighting Bracketing
    Yes
  • Single-Point AF Mode
    Yes
  • Dynamic AF Mode
    Yes
  • Auto-Area AF Mode
    Yes
  • Autofocus System
    Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
  • Detection Range
    '−8 – +19 EV (−10 – +19 EV with starlight view) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2
  • Lens Servo
    Autofocus (AF) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C) Full-time AF (AF-F) available only in video mode) Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used
  • Focus Point
    273 focus points (single-point AF) 299 focus points (auto-area AF) Number of focus points available in photo mode with FX selected for image area
  • AF-Area Mode
    Pinpoint Single-point Dynamic-area (S) Dynamic-area (M) Dynamic-area (L) Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Wide-area AF (C1) Wide-area AF (C2) Auto-area AF 3D-tracking Subject-tracking AF Pinpoint (available in photo mode only) Single-point, dynamic-area (S, M, and L; available in photo mode only) wide-area (S, L, C1, and C2), and auto-area AF; 3D-tracking (available in photo mode only); Subject-tracking AF (available in video mode only)
  • Focus Lock
    Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF/AF‑S) or by pressing the centre of the sub-selector
  • Focus Modes
    AF-S, AF-C, AF-F (video), MF
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    299
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
  • Autofocus Fine Tune
    Yes
  • Flash Bracketing
    Yes
  • X-Sync Speed
    1/200 sec sec.
  • Top FP High Speed Sync
    Up to:1/8000 sec sec.
  • Flash Control
    TTL: i‑TTL flash control; i‑TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, centre-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i‑TTL fill-flash with spot metering
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off
  • Flash Compensation
    '-3 to +1 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV)
  • Flash-ready Indicator
    Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output
  • Accessory Shoe
    ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
  • Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modelling illumination, FV lock, Colour Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified flash control
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    No
  • White Balance
    Auto (3 types) Choose colour temperature (2,500 K–10,000 K) Cloudy Direct sunlight Flash Fluorescent (3 types) Incandescent Natural light auto Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all with fine-tuning Shade
  • White Balance Bracketing
    Yes Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL
  • Live View Shooting
    Yes
  • Movie Metering
    TTL metering using camera image sensor
  • Movie Maximum Recording Time
    2 hours 5 minutes
  • Movie File Format
    NEV MOV MP4
  • Movie Video Compression
    N-RAW (12 bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12 bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10 bit), H.265/HEVC (8 bit/10 bit), H.264/AVC (8 bit)
  • Movie Audio Recording Format
    Linear PCM (48 KHz, 24 bit, for videos recorded in NEV or MOV format), AAC (48 KHz, 16 bit, for videos recorded in MP4 format)
  • Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate (RAW Video)
    6048 x 3402: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p4032 x 2268: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 3984 x 2240: 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Note: Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
  • Movie
    5376 x 3024 (5.4K): 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920 x 1080: 240p/200p/120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p 1920 x 1080 (slow-motion): 30p x4/25p x4/24p x5 Note: Actual frame rates for 240p, 200p, 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 239.76, 200, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively.
  • 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
    Yes
  • Full HD Movies (1080p)
    Yes
  • Slow Motion Video
    Yes
  • Movie Audio
    Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; external audio devices can be used via line input, audio input sensitivity adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions
  • Movie ISO
    Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃ and 1 EV); with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) available with selectable upper limit Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to 400 to 51200 when HLG is selected for tone mode. Note: ISO sensitivity is limited to Lo 0.3 to 2.0 and 800 to 51200 when N-Log is selected for tone mode. Modes P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2.0) with selectable upper limit AUTO mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to 51200)
  • Movie Active D-Lighting
    Can be selected from:
    Extra high, High, Normal, Low, and Off
  • Time Code
    Yes
  • Movie Log Gamma Output
    Yes
  • Movie e-VR
    Yes
  • Movie HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Movie Focus Peaking
    Yes
  • Movie Highlight Display (Zebras)
    Yes
  • Time-Lapse Movie
    Yes
  • AF for Movie
    Yes
  • Raw Video Option
    Yes
  • N-Log and HDR (HLG) video
    Yes
  • Waveform display
    Yes
  • Red REC frame indicator
    Yes
  • Extended shutter speeds (mode M)
    Yes
  • Extended shutter speeds (mode S)
    Yes
  • Dual-format (proxy-video) recording for RAW video
    Yes
  • Extended oversampling available
    Yes
  • Option to view video recording info available via I menu
    Yes
  • Hi-Res Zoom
    Yes
  • Monitor Size
    3.2 in. diagonal
  • Monitor Resolution
    2100 k dots
  • Monitor Type
    Vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD
  • Touchscreen
    Yes
  • Monitor Angle of View
    170° viewing angle
  • Monitor Adjustments
    Colour balance15-level manual brightness controls
  • Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
    Yes
  • Playback Functions
    Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom playback zoom cropping histogram display highlights video playback photo information location data display auto picture rotation picture rating voice memo input and playback IPTC information embedding and display Slide shows Filtered playback Skip to first shot in series Series playback Save consecutive frames Motion blend photo information
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    RAW processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Straighten Distortion Control Perspective Control Monochrome
  • Image Comment
    Yes
  • Voice Memo Function
    Yes
  • Interface
    USB: Type C SuperSpeed USB connector HDMI: Type A HDMI connector Audio Input: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power and line input supported) Audio Output: Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Accessory terminal: Built-in
  • Ethernet
    No
  • Wi-Fi Functionality
    Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) Operating frequency: U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5825 MHz (5180 to 5580 MHz, 5660 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5825 MHz) Other countries in the Americas: 2412 to 2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180 to 5805 MHz (5180 to 5320 MHz and 5745 to 5805 MHz) Maximum output power (EIRP): 2.4 GHz band: 3.8 dBm 5 GHz band: 9.5 dBm Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
  • Smart Device App Connectivity
    SnapBridge
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Yes
  • Wireless Transfer to PC
    Yes
  • Bluetooth
    Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 5.0 Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz Maximum output power (EIRP): Bluetooth: -1.7 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: -3.2 dBm
  • Save/Load Camera Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Webcam Utility Compatible
    Yes
  • My Menu
    Yes
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
  • Supported Languages
    English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
  • Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
    Yes
  • World Time Setting
    Yes
  • Battery / Batteries
    One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery * * EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH‑8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only. EH‑7P charging AC adapters and (available separately) EH‑8P Charging AC adapter (available separately); requires UC‑E25 USB cable (supplied with camera) MH-34 Battery Charger (available separately)
  • Battery Life (shots per charge)
    Photo Mode (Single Frame): Number of Shots • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 380 shots - [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 360 shots • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [ON] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 410 shots - [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode with: [OFF] selected for [Energy saving (photo mode)] in the setup menu: Approx. 390 shots Video Mode: Length of Footage: • [Viewfinder only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 100 minutes • [Monitor only] selected for monitor mode: Approx. 100 minutes
    Movies:Yes
    Photo Mode: Number of Shots
    true
    Movie Mode: Length of Footage
    Yes
  • AC Adapter
    EH‑7P charging AC adapter (available separately) EH‑8P AC charging adapter (available separately); requires UC‑E25 USB cable (supplied with camera) EH‑5d, EH‑5c, and EH‑5b AC adapters; requires EP‑5B power connector (available separately)
  • Battery Charger
    MH-25A, MH-34
  • Tripod Socket
    0.635 cm (1/4 in., ISO 1222)
  • Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
    5.5 in.138.5 mm x 4 in.101.5 mm x 3 in.74 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    23.7 oz.670 g
  • Operating Environment
    Temperature: -14 °C to 40 °C (+14 °F to 104 °F) Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)

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