I've had my Nikon Z6III for two weeks and it's fantastic, the Z 24-120 f4 S is probably my favourite lens for the last year, it's a great lens and extremely versatile. You will see the difference with the native S lens.
Loving the lens so far, and the autofocus is much better! Not to mention the rendering! I've actually started using a 1/8 pro-mist because it felt a little too sharp for my videos, haha!
I’ve got the Sony fx3 and Sony fx30 also the Sony zve1 . But I’ve been thinking about picking this up! So thank you for making this video! I know I’m gonna pick one up now !
You can always adapt ALL your E-mount lenses and retain AF with an adapter. Cheaper than replacing the lenses - just slap an adapter on the ones you have. Meanwhile Nikkor glass is 2nd to none in most cases.
Seems a few people are talking about the DR as if it’s horrible when it’s less than 1 stop difference than the Z6 II. At the level of recovery those videos are showing, most people aren’t shooting of filming at those levels. Somehow they aren’t mentioning other cameras with similar measurements, which are already on the market and have sold well. Not to worry, the Z6 III is selling well and is now out of stock in some places.
Yeah, they're pushing the footage like 5-6 stops in order to make claims about dynamic range. In Stills, the DR is basically par with Z6 II. Regardless, when a sensor is stacked, it takes a hit. The A1 took a hit, the Z9 took a hit, anything stacked takes a hit in low light and DR. Look at the A9 III, took a big hit with the global shutter.
People like to make a big deal about things haha. The dynamic range is honestly plenty as long as the image is exposed correctly. People complaining about shadow recovery, like bro. Stop underexposing so much and you're golden.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia What’s interesting is I’ve yet to see a test pitting it against a stacked sensor, which it is more closely related, design wise. The levels or exposure shown is not at a level one would typically shoot.
@@waynerm002 That's a very smart point, it would be interesting to see how it does against other stacked sensors, I mean, I don't like comparison videos but they should be well done and fair if they are going to do that.
it was sold out for awhile! Super happy with it so far. I was scared about it only being F4, but being able to zoom to 120 I can still get the depth I want out of it. Super sharp too.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia Even at F4, getting close to your subject at 120mm gives a very pleasing bokeh, I find it does have excellent back-ground separation. It is actually a fantastic travel-lens, and even I prefer shooting my MF Voigtländer 40 1.2 on the Zf, I sometimes switch to the 24-120. That’s actually the reason I grabbed a 2nd Zf body, best of both worlds, haha
You and me both haha. I usually just play around with colors until it looks cool. With Nature photos that have lots of greens, I like to drop the green saturation a bit, and do lots of masking to make sure there's a clear subject (which I think is the hardest part about nature photography lol)
Heyy, nice vid! I see videos on youtube - some people complaining about dynamic range and gave very noisy videos. But your footage looks good. Have you had some issues corresponding to dynamic range and grading Z6III footage? Maybe you could share some raw files, please? Cause i want to buy Z6III but that kind of footages make me doubt.
I would consider sharing some raw files. I haven't really had any dynamic range issues. It seems to be slightly more noisy than my A7Siii, but that's to be expected with a $1000 price difference. This has been a blast to shoot on so far.
If for no other reason, when you talk about video, the one advantage Nikon has over Sony is its colours. Sony files are much more difficult to color grade than Nikon. Sony’s AF is superb, but outside of that Nikon is a true competitor that has an edge now…IMO
I've really loved the colors out of it so far! Totally Agree! Slog3 seems to take a lot of massaging for me to get it right, but My Nikon looks pretty dang good right out of camera.
Well the A7Siii is incredible, and pretty much purpose built for video. I use it on literally every single one of my shoots, and it's low light capabilities are amazing. If your sole purpose is video, you can't go wrong with it. If you have the budget for the A7Siii and good glass, that's probably the best option for video only. Both are very good cameras.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia A7s3 all day long if you are doing pro work. Until Nikon has dual card recording for video, it's a big risk. I love my Z8, but for big paying jobs, I still use my Sony gear, simply for backup, and many hot card warnings on the Nikon side.
Whats your thought on the DR on Z6 III? Keep in mind no NR when shooting NRAW. I haven't been a fan of N-LOG. I got some great results using ARRI LogC3 or even S-LOG2. ISO 5000 on the Z6 III is the weak point, but obviously cleans up very nicely at 6400. I'm curious about your thoughts. Also be weary on those Angelbird CFB's.. not too reliable. Lexar is better choice. 1TB $290
Dynamic range definitely isn't fantastic, but the image is very nice. All the clips in this were shot in NRAW at ISO 800 with the exception of the talking head, which was just h.265 at ISO 6400. I've found overexposing just a little, and avoiding the awful N-Log conversion LUT that Nikon provides, it's a pretty clean image. I just had a shoot this past weekend that required some low light shooting, so I should be able to give a more detailed opinion soon!
What the reviewers are actually saying about IQ is not what I'm seeing. There seems to be more softness in nearly all of the video and photo examples that are given for the Z6III compared to other models reviewed on TH-cam.
looking forward to proper AF test comparrison. Hearing the now 4 year old camera still has better AF than a brand new one is disappointing but I'll wait for your verdict. Just had the Z6 III for the weekend , and found the AF to be good , but I do feel Nikon need to up thier game in AF , hopfully with the z9 II ..
Agreed. Even with the S lens, autofocus was on par if not slightly worse than my A7Siii with a Tamron 28-75 (version 1). I still need to try out other settings, etc to know for sure. By no means am I calling the Z6iii's AF bad, though. I think it still works very well.
I've seen that as well. Haven't experienced it myself, but I can see why it would make some hesitate to buy one! Hopefully it gets fixed soon, but it seems like it's only happening in some units, not all. Maybe I need to take a closer look at my footage, though 🤷♂
@@TannerSimpsonMedia Please as soon as you know would you mind letting me know more about it? I am the one who is waiting for a better investigation on this topic before buy it.
Have you run into any flicker problems in the shadows as has happened to others? (see video link) th-cam.com/video/9EWPmvbIyYo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4TMtRwhPPWSnoSiE So far it doesn’t seem to be a universal problem, but I had to return two Z6IIIs because of this issue. In general I love the camera and don’t see anything else out there at this size and price point which can do internal RAW, so I’m trying to get Nikon’s attention on this as quickly as possible so we can get it resolved and get back to image making. If you wouldn’t mind, please let me know your approximate serial number. Thanks!
The video shows samples from z6III and I was not able to see any shadow flicker in the them. I as well am concerned since i watched the video you cite, but I haven't found more examples of that flicker elsewhere. It may be some units are defective and Nikon may issue a recall for those units if the issue cannot be resolved with a firmware update.
@@ghevan Here’s another breakdown of the problem. th-cam.com/video/gGn7OG3VW2I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gOlKWcuxKR1ZWw6B and with my fingers crossed, I have picked up two replacement units myself. Let’s see how they do.
Hmm, I haven't experienced that, thank goodness. I've taken almost 10,000 photos, and several hours of footage so far and haven't seen anything like it. Best of luck with the replacement units, I hope they're as solid as mine! It's a great hybrid camera!
@@OkwyUgonweze He probably never has shot on a Nikon. Just a troll that feels he needs to drop his standard bovine fecal matter on every Nikon review video he can lay his keyboard on. And no, it’s not confined to the Z6iii…
Haven't had any issues. Expose correctly and the image is fantastic, as with most modern cameras. Some things are more important than graphs and numbers! Appreciate your comment nonetheless :)
Yes more nikon z6iii!
I've had my Nikon Z6III for two weeks and it's fantastic, the Z 24-120 f4 S is probably my favourite lens for the last year, it's a great lens and extremely versatile. You will see the difference with the native S lens.
Loving the lens so far, and the autofocus is much better! Not to mention the rendering! I've actually started using a 1/8 pro-mist because it felt a little too sharp for my videos, haha!
@@TannerSimpsonMedia makes sense, I’m not a mist fan personally, I want all the detail, lol. Happy you are enjoying it! 📸😎
I’ve got the Sony fx3 and Sony fx30 also the Sony zve1 . But I’ve been thinking about picking this up! So thank you for making this video! I know I’m gonna pick one up now !
Just got my z6iii. I would love to see more videos so bring them on.
Good video! Gotta support the new dudes!
Appreciate it man!
nice videos bro - keep them coming.
Solid perspective 🙏
Would like more Nikon Z6III reviews and info!
You can always adapt ALL your E-mount lenses and retain AF with an adapter. Cheaper than replacing the lenses - just slap an adapter on the ones you have. Meanwhile Nikkor glass is 2nd to none in most cases.
It's true! All the wide-screen shots were done on a Sirui e mount anamorphic lens. And then I just got the 24-120 F4 S lens and it's incredible.
Here to support you starting out, will soon be putting more videos out too on my new channel
the video rendering from that camera looks so good... something about it is very cinematic and quality looking
Thanks! I agree! These were all shot on anamorphic lenses, and I think that plays a big part in it, but it really does look great!
Hey! I really like the way you grade your videos. Unlike most people you aren't afraid of shadows!
We like it dark here!
Seems a few people are talking about the DR as if it’s horrible when it’s less than 1 stop difference than the Z6 II. At the level of recovery those videos are showing, most people aren’t shooting of filming at those levels. Somehow they aren’t mentioning other cameras with similar measurements, which are already on the market and have sold well. Not to worry, the Z6 III is selling well and is now out of stock in some places.
Yep, that's why I don't really listen to TH-camrs, they love to make things WAY bigger than they are, the dynamic range of the Z6III fantastic.
Yeah, they're pushing the footage like 5-6 stops in order to make claims about dynamic range. In Stills, the DR is basically par with Z6 II. Regardless, when a sensor is stacked, it takes a hit. The A1 took a hit, the Z9 took a hit, anything stacked takes a hit in low light and DR. Look at the A9 III, took a big hit with the global shutter.
People like to make a big deal about things haha. The dynamic range is honestly plenty as long as the image is exposed correctly. People complaining about shadow recovery, like bro. Stop underexposing so much and you're golden.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia What’s interesting is I’ve yet to see a test pitting it against a stacked sensor, which it is more closely related, design wise. The levels or exposure shown is not at a level one would typically shoot.
@@waynerm002 That's a very smart point, it would be interesting to see how it does against other stacked sensors, I mean, I don't like comparison videos but they should be well done and fair if they are going to do that.
Looove that 24-120 F4 as a do-everything-well lens.
It’s an exceptionally under rated lens. A wonderful traveling companion.
it was sold out for awhile! Super happy with it so far. I was scared about it only being F4, but being able to zoom to 120 I can still get the depth I want out of it. Super sharp too.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia Even at F4, getting close to your subject at 120mm gives a very pleasing bokeh, I find it does have excellent back-ground separation. It is actually a fantastic travel-lens, and even I prefer shooting my MF Voigtländer 40 1.2 on the Zf, I sometimes switch to the 24-120. That’s actually the reason I grabbed a 2nd Zf body, best of both worlds, haha
Subscribing for your enthusiasm and video quality, keep up the great work! :) and let's go #Nikon! 😅🙂
Thanks dude! ❤️
More Dynamic Range or less rolling shutter. Can't have it both ways always unless you went for the Z8/9.
Agreed! For this price range, it's hard to ask for more!
Intriguing review.
curious how you achieved that cinematic look in your photos
You and me both haha. I usually just play around with colors until it looks cool. With Nature photos that have lots of greens, I like to drop the green saturation a bit, and do lots of masking to make sure there's a clear subject (which I think is the hardest part about nature photography lol)
Please I have one question.. can I record 4k 60p on crop mode ?
There is an option for 4K RAW 60FPS in DX (crop) mode. You can also record 4k 60 in full frame.
Heyy, nice vid! I see videos on youtube - some people complaining about dynamic range and gave very noisy videos. But your footage looks good. Have you had some issues corresponding to dynamic range and grading Z6III footage? Maybe you could share some raw files, please? Cause i want to buy Z6III but that kind of footages make me doubt.
I would consider sharing some raw files. I haven't really had any dynamic range issues. It seems to be slightly more noisy than my A7Siii, but that's to be expected with a $1000 price difference. This has been a blast to shoot on so far.
@@TannerSimpsonMediathank you for reply! Yes, for 1000 doll difference it's acceptable.
Your subs will soon come don't worry about it
If for no other reason, when you talk about video, the one advantage Nikon has over Sony is its colours. Sony files are much more difficult to color grade than Nikon. Sony’s AF is superb, but outside of that Nikon is a true competitor that has an edge now…IMO
I've really loved the colors out of it so far! Totally Agree! Slog3 seems to take a lot of massaging for me to get it right, but My Nikon looks pretty dang good right out of camera.
Man. Your video is so beautiful. Done subscribe.
hello im hesitating between nikon z6iii and a7siii what do you think is a better camera for video ?
Well the A7Siii is incredible, and pretty much purpose built for video. I use it on literally every single one of my shoots, and it's low light capabilities are amazing. If your sole purpose is video, you can't go wrong with it. If you have the budget for the A7Siii and good glass, that's probably the best option for video only. Both are very good cameras.
@@TannerSimpsonMedia A7s3 all day long if you are doing pro work. Until Nikon has dual card recording for video, it's a big risk. I love my Z8, but for big paying jobs, I still use my Sony gear, simply for backup, and many hot card warnings on the Nikon side.
Whats your thought on the DR on Z6 III? Keep in mind no NR when shooting NRAW. I haven't been a fan of N-LOG. I got some great results using ARRI LogC3 or even S-LOG2. ISO 5000 on the Z6 III is the weak point, but obviously cleans up very nicely at 6400. I'm curious about your thoughts. Also be weary on those Angelbird CFB's.. not too reliable. Lexar is better choice. 1TB $290
Dynamic range definitely isn't fantastic, but the image is very nice. All the clips in this were shot in NRAW at ISO 800 with the exception of the talking head, which was just h.265 at ISO 6400. I've found overexposing just a little, and avoiding the awful N-Log conversion LUT that Nikon provides, it's a pretty clean image. I just had a shoot this past weekend that required some low light shooting, so I should be able to give a more detailed opinion soon!
Hi how is the noise in raw photos in z6iii vs Sony a7
Hi brother! Love from India! beautiful films ! Can you also let me know what mic did you use for this storytelling? Thanks Brother!
It's the Rode PodMic!
What the reviewers are actually saying about IQ is not what I'm seeing. There seems to be more softness in nearly all of the video and photo examples that are given for the Z6III compared to other models reviewed on TH-cam.
I definitely used a pro mist on my talking head, and I MAY have used one on the nature shots. I can't remember lol. I prefer a slightly softer look.
I have the z6iii. I have never shot video and would be very interested in a post processing video.
Definitely something I've considered! Just want to be a little more comfortable working with the files before making some videos on it!
looking forward to proper AF test comparrison.
Hearing the now 4 year old camera still has better AF than a brand new one is disappointing but I'll wait for your verdict.
Just had the Z6 III for the weekend , and found the AF to be good , but I do feel Nikon need to up thier game in AF , hopfully with the z9 II ..
Agreed. Even with the S lens, autofocus was on par if not slightly worse than my A7Siii with a Tamron 28-75 (version 1). I still need to try out other settings, etc to know for sure.
By no means am I calling the Z6iii's AF bad, though. I think it still works very well.
I've ve seen of serious flickering issue with this camera. Have you had the same experience?
I've seen that as well. Haven't experienced it myself, but I can see why it would make some hesitate to buy one! Hopefully it gets fixed soon, but it seems like it's only happening in some units, not all. Maybe I need to take a closer look at my footage, though 🤷♂
@@TannerSimpsonMedia Please as soon as you know would you mind letting me know more about it? I am the one who is waiting for a better investigation on this topic before buy it.
Have you run into any flicker problems in the shadows as has happened to others? (see video link) th-cam.com/video/9EWPmvbIyYo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4TMtRwhPPWSnoSiE So far it doesn’t seem to be a universal problem, but I had to return two Z6IIIs because of this issue. In general I love the camera and don’t see anything else out there at this size and price point which can do internal RAW, so I’m trying to get Nikon’s attention on this as quickly as possible so we can get it resolved and get back to image making. If you wouldn’t mind, please let me know your approximate serial number. Thanks!
The video shows samples from z6III and I was not able to see any shadow flicker in the them. I as well am concerned since i watched the video you cite, but I haven't found more examples of that flicker elsewhere. It may be some units are defective and Nikon may issue a recall for those units if the issue cannot be resolved with a firmware update.
@@ghevan Here’s another breakdown of the problem. th-cam.com/video/gGn7OG3VW2I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gOlKWcuxKR1ZWw6B and with my fingers crossed, I have picked up two replacement units myself. Let’s see how they do.
Hmm, I haven't experienced that, thank goodness. I've taken almost 10,000 photos, and several hours of footage so far and haven't seen anything like it. Best of luck with the replacement units, I hope they're as solid as mine! It's a great hybrid camera!
Very poor dynamic range. The z6iii has poor shadow recovery as well. Overall hard pass too much noise.
I can bet you have never shot the Z6iii. You can actually be happy with whatever you are using without trying to Bri g down the Z6iii.
Did you not watch the video goof? lol
@@OkwyUgonweze He probably never has shot on a Nikon. Just a troll that feels he needs to drop his standard bovine fecal matter on every Nikon review video he can lay his keyboard on. And no, it’s not confined to the Z6iii…
LOL... Yeah, keep listening to TH-camrs pixel peeping and nit picking, the Z6III has great dynamic range and shadow recovery.
Haven't had any issues. Expose correctly and the image is fantastic, as with most modern cameras. Some things are more important than graphs and numbers! Appreciate your comment nonetheless :)