Nikon Z6 III - Tested in the Field for 6 Days
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- I have spent 6 days with the Nikon Z6III and this video covers the last 3 days of my testing period. The purpose has been to simply figure out if the camera is capable of delivering what I need for the type of work I am doing.
The reason why I am very excited about the Nikon Z6III is because it has a lower resolution sensor which could potentially mean better low light performance. It also has the flip screen which is worth a lot to me since I can then also use it for vlogging.
Last but not least, it has a fantastic viewfinder - the best I have ever looked through on any camera.
It has been a pleasure so far, and I am looking forward to trying a finished version with a final firmware. This is not a review in any way - just me using a new camera:)
Enjoy watching.
See you out there...
All the best
Morten
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More photographers need to do a gear reviews in an adventure video…that’s what makes your videos great Morten. Can’t wait to watch this!
Lol keep wishing 😂
@@KevinNordstrom lol...I know! That's what makes Morten special with what he does.
I love watching Morten, but these are starting to feel a bit like an advert.
@@neonserf150Well, it's long been in the description that he's a Nikon brand ambassador in Europe; still very good videos.
@user-yq7ik8sk4c Fair enough, I'm probably just a bit jaded atm 🤣
you are the reason I ordered 180-600, you are the reason I have decided to do wildlife and nature photography, and most importantly, you are the reason I haven't given up on my hobby
What are you initial thoughts of that lense. Considering getting one.
Auch wenn ich es noch so sehr wollte oder möchte, es fehlt für solche Ausrüstung einfach das Geld, Fotografie bringt zu wenig ein.
@@winheiMR hey - bin ich in deinem Lager. Erlebbar wird das Ganze mit einer Olympus E-M1X, Metabones Adapter 0.71 und Tamron/Sigm 150-600 für EF Mount. Diese Kombos können alles, außer C-AF, und kosten nicht mehr als 2000,- EUR zusammen. Was immer noch viel ist, aber die günstigste Profiausrüstung in dem Bereich. Ist halt alles gebraucht - aber kann immer noch c4k/4k Filme und sehr hohe Serienbildaufnahmen. Ich hab mir das vom Mund abgespart und mach damit jetzt einen auf Morten Hilmer für Arme. Macht mich glücklich.
What type of camera do you have?
No reading specification, no test chart, no studio test. Just go out and do the test in the real world to see whether it works or not, plain and simple, though it is a hard work. I really enjoy Mr. Hilmer videos. Your videos are one of the best.
You are not only a fantastic photographer, you are also a terrific story-teller and I love the way you interact with animals. I could watch your videos forever and ever ❤
Morten's videos are the essence of photography
Morten the visit by your horse friends was hilarious, what a nice moment. The drops bouncing off the lake, what a pleasure to be out in nature despite the mosquitos.
Therapy is so expensive so I watch Morten's videos 😭🤍It's been years since I'm watching these and it always feels different than anything ❤So much to learn and explore, take care man!
Morten: I don't want to get the camera wet. Also Morten: gets the camera wet 5 seconds later. 😜
edit: This video has a little bit of everything: forest, camping, wet socks, horse friends that almost destroy your secret camera, sea, deer, coffee, photoblind, and our beloved badger and fox from the livestream. Perfect.
Yeah you know how it is. Either stay in the camp or get out there..
@@MortenHilmer Haha very true :D
The horses did it for you, no fear just friends, nice!
An hour long camera reveal? YES! This type of photography resonates with me. This is the best way to show how a camera really works, and I need a camera that works well in the field, not a test studio. Thanks for the video.
Morten's videos always remind me how much of a fairweather photographer I am! Morten's commitment to his work, come rain or shine, should be applauded! 🙂
Just got myself a coffee and a egg sponge cake and then i saw this video! Perfect timing for an relaxing evening!
Thank you so much, Morten, for this wonderful video filled with your radiant positivity and infectious excitement, and all those beautiful creatures in the lovely green Danish nature. One hour passed as quickly as a heart beat, leaving once again a huge appreciation of your art, and happiness for getting the opportunity to see some of it. Tusen tack, Morten 💕
"if it can´t take this, it´s not ending up in my bag". Pure wisdom. Great weather sealing seems to be a major feature in the Z6 series, but rarely talked about. And more essential to many that the ever-higher count of fps. great vid!
Morten, every time I see one of your videos, I can’t wait to get outside and photograph wildlife! You are an inspiration! I have the Z8 and love it.
Oh yes! Looking forwards to this! I was planning on getting a G9ii but I am eager to see how you feel about this because the 80-600 seems like a great lens for full framers
PS. Thank you for making me think my TV had a stuck pixel around the 26minute mark! 😂
Yeah I noticed that. I need to do some pixel mapping:)
@@MortenHilmer What lens were you using on the Z6iii? Was it the 80-600?
It is 180-600.
A gear review video? No, it's a Morten Hilmer video! Always worth watching
Love the new rig, bike and trailer. Always fascinating to watch what you find.
Almost an hour of Morten on a rainy Sunday? For this I will have to search for snacks first!
I was wondering if Morten was going to review the Z6III, and boy is this a treat! 1 hour of Morten with an review of new gear!
Hey Morten, thanks to you, I decided to come to Denmark on a photo trip. I'm now on my last day of the 10 day trip and I loved every moment of it. The most time I have spend at the cosy camping near Bulbjerg and the many bird spotting places in the area. Please don't complain about farming until you have come to Belgium. And yes: you can complain about the mosquitos. They suck a pint of blood every time they sting you. I will be back for sure to your beautiful country! Regards, Filip.
Morten when that fox looked straight at you, so beautiful.
Excellent production Morten! I'm betting the Z6III will find it into your bag. FWIW after testing my Z6III, I've decided to keep the Z8 but sell the Z9 -- the Z6III & Z8 is a perfect combo for my needs. Good luck!
Morten Hilmer and a glass of Jack Daniels, relaxation at its finest !
Just got home. What a nice surprise to find your video. Really enjoyed the different wildlife. The Z6 m3 seemed to handle all you asked it to do. Thank you for sharing your journey.
You are so welcome - and thank you for your kind words:)
Fantastic video. Enjoyed every minute as ever. Bonus - really wanted to see the z6iii in low light for badgers and of course Morten is the first to demonstrate this in the field. :-). Thank you for a wonderful video Morten.
Very nice, Morten... haven't gone mirrorless at this stage as I'm still enjoying my D810, D300 & D50! Look forward to your next video...
The situation you encountered with the horses is what overcame me whilst photographing Reindeer in the Jottunheimen NP, Norway (got surrounded by a very large herd of wild reindeer).
They were very curious and making all sorts of little snorting sounds. They'd run off, form larger herds and come back several times!
D810 and D4 as well....enjoy
I sincerely hope I can buy the 180-600 some day.. oh wait.. I don't have the money to buy a body either.. 😀
it is very often for me to feel how big missing of the situation like this and I always remember how nature gave me millions the sweetness oh my dear, now I am wedding photographer and wondering when I will return to come back home to my nature
Luckily for you Morten Denmark is flat for lugging your gear around!!! Ha Ha Ha.
Hay Morten where is that chair to buy between 6.25 - 6.52 it is fantastic chair for in the bush/field.??? i am coming's to danmark in sept to roneklint DK
Great review on this new camera, Morten! I shared it on my Facebook. You got some really good shots. And seeing Bjorn (is that how he spells his name?) was a real treat. I love that little dog. Keep the videos coming, Morten. Well-done!
Nydelig. Jeg får alltid lyst til å gå ut å fotografere etter at jeg har sett dine videoer. Hadde første tur ut med z6Iii i går. Mega fornøyd med nytt kamera.
An hour with Morten goes way too fast! Enjoyed the adventure, thanks for taking me along! Cheers from the USA😊
Not only was I waiting for the Z6III announcement, but most importantly, your view on it! And what a treat did I receive! Thank you for sharing your inspiring trip and taking us alongside. This is pretty much the reason I've been following you for so many years. Your work is truly amazing for the whole wildlife photography community!
And as the original Z6 user, the Z6III is definitely on my bucket list. Hopefully I'll see more of it in your future videos 😉
Take care Morten
Sir, I'm only a few minutes in and already hooked (and liked :D ). Riding out to nature alone, camping and taking nice pictures is one of the best things I can imagine.
Sure, I don't have anywhere near the gear you have (my camera is an old Lumix FZ-82 bridge, I'm currently considering buying a Z50 (or even waiting for the Z50 II )), and sadly the country where I live, hunting is so poorly restricted, I would be in constant danger of being shot by "mistake". Still, this whole thing is so special, even more that you managed to make a living out of it, I can just congratulate to you.
I've never seen anything from you before, but I'm sure this will be a good 60 minutes :)
Hi! I'm a photojournalist from India. Back in January 2021, I got a Z6ii once I got confident about its weather sealing and toughness after watching your videos. Now it's time for me to buy a new camera and again it's your video that I'm relying on. Big fan of your videos, or to put it correctly, short films ❤
My Left foot will be extremely clean!!! Ha! That’s so true!!!
GREAT JOB! Thank you for all the work you put into this!! You got my sub!
What a blessing to be visited by those beautiful horses, Nature is amazing.
Your videos always make my day.
Thanks a lot Ralf
You are braver than I am. I never take my gear out in the rain, weather sealing or not LOL.
I love your documentary videos! They are better than a television series. Your naturalness and friendliness are the essence of your work. Thank you for everything you show us... P.D.: I love Bjorn ❤❤❤
The moment with the horses! They know an animal person when they come across one. Lovely to be on the adventure with you as you put the Z6II through some paces. I really enjoyed seeing what it could be like in the field. Seems the low light performance is right up there. Lovely images and moments with nature and the animals. Always so special to see and feel like we are a part of that.
FANTASTIC 👌
love love love the badger shots 👌
Your videos record the lives of animals in nature. They are truly touching and worth learning. They are great!❤
This is just magical to watch Morten! From the mist, rain, overcast conditions we get here too, bike riding, and camping. Essential oil of lavender, and Lemon grass in some water...spray all over for a natural bug repellant. Plus you will smell nice too. Sorry for the bites.... Red Currants make a lovely jelly, I have a big bush out back. What a lovely adventure!
It really goes on to show the amount of hard work that goes into capturing those beautiful shots. Wildlife photographers need more recognition
When morten dont upload videos in a month you know he is out on an adventure 👌
And you know its going to be a good one!
Rain or shine, Morten, you capture it all....including me! 😂😊
The image of the fox at 53:55 made me cry.. so beautiful and really touched my soul. Can't describe it, but thank you!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Morten, your 1 hour videos are the only ones on YT where I'm watching it feeling relaxed and like I'm not wasting time. Btw, the badger and fox shots, did you put some feed on the ground?
Thank you so much. Yes the badgers are coming on my land to have snacks. There is a live camera there, so that I can monitor the different species that lives here. Since I moved here 10 years ago I have been working on re-wilding the land, and I see great progress with the amount of different animals.
Loved this video, my first of yours, will definitely watch more. ❤
Hello Morten! If one day you want to visit Costa Rica and take some photos in the mountais, we will be more than happy to have you here! Amazing video as always!
Thank you so much:) :)
What a wonderful video! I Iove rain like that and going along with you on this trial run was a luxurious experience. Thank you.
This was wonderful, thank you. I especially loved the footage and stills of the badger and the fox. Bjorn looked snug and sheltered in the box!
Another fine adventure, Morten. Brings back old times of my younger days for me. Thank you
Hello. I watch all your videos and you use the Rode NTG and Sennheiser MKE 400 II microphones. Would you mind advising which one is better for recording birds and deer rutting?
If you had bad day just watch Morten Hilmer. As a wildlife photographer I enjoy your videos Morten! I hope you will never stop creating such content.
Which camera are you using for recording yourself and scenes? TIA
It’s such a coincidence, I am down here in New Zealand enduring a heavy rain storm just like you. All the best with the camera. 🇳🇿👍
Beautifully edited video! Nikon is very lucky to have you as an ambassador. I hope the photo of the fox makes it into next year’s calendar. It’s awesome.
I thoroughly enjoyed that.
That photo of the Fox looking to the left of the screen was amazing!
Note: please don't leave your dog in the car. Cars get get very hot even with a crack open, when not in shade and we are all guilty of losing track of time.
To what you said at the end. Wouldn't more megapixels be great for cropping? But I guess if you have a crop censor you would already be getting closer shots hey.
Excellent entertainment Morten and best review of this new camera I've seen so far.
Congratulations on your wonderful video Morten. It has the quality of a professional TV documentary. I enjoyed it very much.
Hi, what is the name of your tripod? It looks perfect. Thank you for answer.
amazing video we love you morten great content
Your video is absolutely captivating, showcasing the beauty of nature in a truly exceptional way. The Z6 III gear review story, with its field testing in diverse weather conditions and environments, ranging from rugged to serene, along with the immersive hiking and camping scenes, is simply stunning. The quality is top-notch, making it effortless to follow along with the vlog camera. Even in low light, it excels at capturing every detail we need to see. Your stories never fail to inspire fellow nature enthusiasts. Thank you for sharing such incredible content!
Thank you, Morten! Your videos reminds me why I love photography!
Watching this fantastic video on repeat … so much adventure and camera joy 😍 and those ponies 😂
I haven't finished the video and I don't yet know if I'm going to buy a Nikon mirrorless (currently have Nikon DSLRs but also a Sony α7RIII) but a Brit who once lived for a year in Aalborg, Denmark I absolutely love the sound of a Danish accent speaking English!
Cool horse moment! Seems the older I get, the more I love animals! Wonderful video and I will have to look at the Z6iii although my wife will shoot me if I buy another camera (Z9, Z9, Z8 + X2D).
You're searching for a fast autofocus camera with moderate resolution of roughly 24 MP? No problem, there are three very nice cameras coming from Canon: the R3, the R6 Mark II and the R1. :-)
Thank you for the wonderful photo trip. I needed the peace and calm, and I can't wait to get out there...
Thanks for the another therapy session Morten!
Wonderful video as always! The horse visit was so wholesome. You got some great shots also. Loved some of the roe buck shots that were a bit more abstract in composition.
Regarding the low light: I'd think that, when viewing a Z9 image at 24mp, its low light performance would be pretty similar to the Z6 III? Ofcourse it gives up a small bit of ultimate low light performance and dynamic range with its tuning for fast readout speeds, but I'd imagine them to be close.
Very bad review! I don't want to see the lady's head and not photos, but the view through the viewfinder!!!
Hello, I've been following you for a long time and I see you use a tripod with ultra-fast deployment of the elements. Could you tell me what brand it is and what model it is?
Thank you
So this camera is also "horse-prooved" 😀. Thanks for the new video and insights. Since I recently watched a video about shooting glowworms - with a camera so good at low light - did you ever consider such an idea? For me the glowworms are a symbol of pure summer evenings. I think, I'll give it a try some day. My next project are plants, lichens and arthropods glowing in the beam of an uv-torch. Read about it in a book with experiments. Some of them, I'll use for my students.
I suppose by now you’ve confirmed ISO6400 as the high-native setting in N-log. This opens up so many video possibilities.
Yes after looking at the footage I can definitely confirm. There is some strange blinking going on when image is starting to getting nosy at around 2000 and up to 6400. It starts again at around 12800. I hope it is something related to the firmware. I do not see that on the Z9.
Best reframing ever: "These mosquitoes are really benefiting from this situation!" :)
Very nice video, thank you Morten! What a great landscape! At first my Z6ii will stay. I do not see big advantages for me personally if I switch to the Z6iii. But it seems to be a great step forward.
Hi Morten, I'd love to go take photos with you in Denmark. Would you be up for going out for a few days? We're fans of yours from Chile!
Hi Morten, I was little bored in the beginning of video, but last 10 minutes were amazing...badger, fox, perfect sound of nature, animals and rain drops...very atmospheric...I enjoyed it very much 👍👍... thank you...
Best Regards, Ondrej.😉
I have waited so much these kinda videos. From your farm and these kinda "daily" adventures. Thank you.
Hope you are having fantastic summer!
Thank you Morton for this great video and your thoughts on the new Z6III. I also owned a Z9 and sold yesterday my Z6II to change to the Z6III. Your experience are the best advice to buy a Z6III as backup, travel and low light camera. Your video are outstanding and I love it!
When I get home, my foot will be really clean :D. That's a perk of getting soaked I need to remember next time I need some motivational talk from myself :).
Lovely deer you found there. I had a very similar simple encounter the other day. That is motivational, too.
The Z6III seems to hold up wonderfully. Tnx for getting totally wet in the name of great photography!
So many beautiful moments, Morten... Thanks for sharing them with us! :)
I love field adventures 📷
What a video: new equipment tested in rough conditions, even when the camera is not yet released. That is a video from Morten. The camera can be lucky not being tested in a arctic trip by -45 °C. Thank you Morton to take us out in the field and show us the beauty of nature nearby. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
Fantastic video about photographing, and not just about the equipment. Well done!
Morten ive been following you for about 2 years .always look forward to your videos on a sunday evening. I think you must come visit South Africa for our wildlife?
Definitely. It is on my list. Thanks for your compliment:)
Crazy thing is im in Family with this Dude hes my dads cousin. Min far hedder Iver Frydendal Møller
Brilliant Morton, just what I wanted to see! The best review out there so far, especially with the low light, I’m wanting a second body to go with my z9 as the z6ii doesn’t cut it for me!!
23:04 "HEY BUDDY YOU LOST?!" - The Horses probably
Hello Morten, although I'm not a Nikon photographer myself, I find all your videos, whether reviews or your nature videos, always entertaining, informative, and down-to-earth. No autofocus or other spec talk... Thank you for your work.
What a wonderful array of sight and sounds from your adventure! I enjoy watching your videos as always and the image that you share 😊
I see you are using 180-600 what are your thoughts on it?
I am really happy with that lens. Great flexibility for wildlife and much nicer so take on a walk compared to the bigger lenses. As long as there is light enough, this is probably the lens I use the most.
Hey there Morten I’m looking to get into wildlife and bird photography and I’m looking for a tripod and a head is there any recommendations
You have inspired me to stop playing video games and get into the outdoors.
Why isn’t anyone complaining that the Z mount lenses screw the wrong way around? Am I the madman?
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