Nikon Z6III

Nikon Z6III
Overview
MakerNikon
TypeFull-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera
Released24 June 2024 (2024-06-24)
Intro priceUSD $2,499.95
Lens
Lens mountNikon Z-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typePartially stacked back-illuminated CMOS sensor
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)
Nikon FX format
Sensor makerSony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
Maximum resolution6,048 x 4,032 (24.5 effective megapixels)
Film speedNative range of ISO 100-64,000 (expandable to 50-204,800)
Recording medium1 × CFexpress Type B / XQD,
1 × SD (UHS-II)
Focusing
FocusSingle-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Full-time AF (AF-F; only available in video mode)
Predictive focus tracking
Manual focus
Focus areas273 focus points (single-point AF) 299 focus points (auto-area AF)
Exposure/metering
ExposureTTL metering using camera image sensor
Exposure modesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture-Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Exposure meteringTTL metering using camera image sensor
Highlight-weighted metering: -4 to +17 EV (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Metering modesMatrix metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
Highlight-weighted metering
Flash
FlashBuilt-in: No
Hot shoe
Flash synchronization1/200s (up to 1/8000s using high-speed sync, up to 1/60s using electronic shutter)
Shutter
Frame rateUp to 120 fps in 11 MP continuous (C120), up to 60 fps (C60) at full-resolution with JPEG output, up to 30 fps (C30), up to 20 fps with RAW+JPEG output
ShutterMechanical and electronic shutter
Shutter speeds900s – 1/16000s
Continuous shooting20fps / 30 fps / 120fps (expand)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderUXGA (1600x1200) EVF (5760000 dots), 0.8x magnification with 50 mm lens, 4000 nits brightness
Image processing
Image processorExpeed 7
White balanceAuto (keep white, keep warm colors, keep overall atmosphere), natural light auto, direct sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent, fluorescent (3 types), flash, manual white point (2500K-10000K), preset manual (up to 6 values)
General
Video recording6K up to 60 fps in 12-bit N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ,
4K up to 60 fps,
4K up to 120 fps (DX crop mode),
1080p up to 240 fps (full frame)
LCD screen3.2-inch fully articulated TFT LCD with 2.1 million dots with touchscreen
BatteryEN-EL15c (backwards compatible with EN-EL15a/b batteries)
USB-PD rechargeable
Optional accessoriesMB-N14 battery grip
MC-N10 remote grip
AV port(s)USB Type-C,
HDMI 2.1 Type A (full size),
3.5 mm microphone jack,
3.5 mm headphone jack
Data port(s)IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body featuresIn-Body Image Stabilization
Dimensions138×101×74 mm (5.4×4.0×2.9 in)
Weight760 g (27 oz) (with battery)
Latest firmware2.00 / 27 August 2025 (27 August 2025)
Made inThailand
Chronology
PredecessorNikon Z6II
SuccessorNikon ZR

The Nikon Z6III is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera produced by Nikon. The camera was announced on June 17, 2024. It is the successor to the Nikon Z6II released in 2020, becoming the ninth full-frame Z-mount body and the twelfth Z-mount camera body.