You had the camera for less than 24 hours and still were able to produce a wide-range of stellar shots as examples of its capabilities. A professional among professionals. Bravo sir!
Another home run from Nikon. For the price and features it has, this new body would appeal to the millions who can't afford a Z8. Now the masses have a true capable body that could be use in any situation. I'm tempted to get this as my back up to my Z9. The new body's 5+ million EVF is a blessing, so too with that flip screen
Wahhaaaa. The drop and roll scene was so, so funny. Not in the market for this camera, but still loved the review as I can listen to you talk photography forever. Thanks, Steve.
Hey Steve! Canon shooter here with the R5 and the 100-500. You are my go to channel for Nikon reviews, and general photography tips too. There are many times that I consider going to Nikon. Their lens line up is really compelling! I love your videos, they are just packed with tips for any brand shooter. You really should be a Nikon Ambassador!
Thanks so much! Nikon has asked me about being an ambassador and I think it would undermine the integrity of the reviews. Anytime an ambassador says anything positive about Nikon, there are always those who say, "Yeah, but Nikon is paying them!" I don't want to fall into that category.
One of my favorite cameras of all time was the Nikon D750. I captured some really great (to me) wildlife photos even though it was "only" 24MP. Its low light performance was fantastic so I'm sure the new Z6III will be excellent as well. Solid review, Steve. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after you've had some longterm use of the Z6III.
Welcome to Florida! I shoot birds with a Zf and a 500mm PF lens. I am thinking about getting a Z8 for Christmas but was interested in knowing more about the new Z6iii. Thanks for the review.
I'm from Indonesia 🇮🇩. currently still using a Nikon D7200 camera and 80-200 afd lens to photograph sports. Hopefully one day I can buy a Nikon Z6II camera
Hey Steve, I have been waiting for this for weeks and, as always, you are first and the best! It is a great introduction and convinces me right away to place an order for one. You did not mention battery life and a grip! I assume Nikon will have one, because a grip will be a must for me with a longer lens and without the ability to use a large battery. The most important conclusion for me is, that I can use this as a full wildlife camera, and of course, as a fabulous travel, family and general shooting housing. I live in Paris and this will become my goto street photo camera! I avoid saying "street shooting" on purpose, for obvious reasons. We live in the land of "wok"!
Battery life seems on-par with the current Z6ii, but in such a short time, there was just no way to conduct a good test. There is a grip with full controls, but I couldn't confirm it at the time I shot the video.
Nikon should gift you their entire line of lenses and cameras for the shots you pulled off over just two sessions! These photos are absolutely incredible, and hands down the very best amongst all the review videos I have seen so far!!! Steve, you look really excited with this one, and we can all guess why.... Thank you for this rocking review! After 8 long years of window shopping, I think I can now happily add a mate for my D500 without breaking the bank. One interesting test would be to see how it pairs with 3rd party and FTZ adapted DSLR lenses like Tamron 150-600 G2
Did you know that if you use your smart phone to connect to your z camera via the free Nikon app /snap bridge you don’t need to twist your back screen about . Big plus i found was with my z8 the app informed me of a firmware upgrade. I clicked on the ok and it down loaded it . Then when the 180 600 z lens had a firmware update . I got a attachment for the phone to fit it on flash mount and I get to use the screen to set the setting of the camera . F or landscape it’s a great it did that too. Great channel you have I learn a lot
12:22 the continuous shooting capability is nice, but since it only produces 24MP pics are half the size of the Z8/9 picture , and we know most of todays CFe-s can handle 14~16 pics of that 45MP photos. And today's top CFe-s can handle the Z8/9 burst for monites. Same goes to the overheat, I would be surprised if it had any issues regarding that with that modest data sizes.
Thank you so much Steve for this comprehensive first report on the Z6III! I have your books, so I know how professional you are being able to entertain at the same time.
Your instructive videos and all honest reviews help me a lot to master my wildlife photography skills. Happy to own Z6iii, really eager to shoot wildlife with it.
Shades of Garth Marenghi 3:43 Further, I agree 100% in regards to the performance of the outgoing Z6ii; mine was completely capable of shooting birds in flight but it did take some practice and setup. 24MP provides plenty of resolution. My 10-page feature was just published in the June 2024 issue of Birding magazine and most of those were shot with my Z6ii.
Awesome video, thanks. Currently have a D850 with lots of F mount lens. Would be nice to know how the performance is using an F mount on a Z6iii vs Z8.
As someone who has followed you for years, and has all of the relative to me books, i always look forward to your videos. This one is your best so far. The amount of content and sound advice, especially the break ins to explain something you had just said, was so good.. The speed of delivery is always fast, and this was very fast, but it's still completely consumable. It's clear, and fully understandable. This is the best video delivery i have ever see from photo videographers.
Very good and comprehensive "review" Steve. The way you did the presentation in defined pieces was great. I'm watching this on the Saturday after the announcement, please don't hate me. But your points confirm my choice to preorder this at 6:25AM MDT last Monday. Sold my Z6II on Wed. You key on wildlife here but same upgrades applies to Train and Airplane photography. And to have this be similar set up as my Z8 is great. Thanks for doing this. - Tim
Great review Steve! Sounds like some great features are included. Now I'm considering this as a backup to my Z9, instead of a Z8. Very helpful! Thanks Steve!
The price on this really does make sense when you look at the sale price on the Z6 II, the Zf, and the Z8 (on or off sale). Z6 II is more for budget shooters that just want good IQ and reasonable AF, Zf improves the AF a bit, Z6 III takes it a good amount further, and then the Z8 (and Z9) follow on the high-end but are obviously much more expensive. So Nikon did position this right at $2500 and it does compete nicely with the R6 II and A7 IV, although those cameras are likely to see the next round of updates within the next 2 years before a Z6 IV comes out but at the end of the day, it's al la game of leap frog. That being said, having the Z8 and Zf, I'm pretty set myself and probably am not going to the Z6 III since the features I need are already available in the Z8 (the ones that aren't I don't really use).
@@gosman949not for a while yet. Z8 is only one year old. Overall the Z8 /Z9 is still the better camera, better AF overall, absolutely zero rolling shutter and full stacked 45mpx sensor is a huge difference vs. 24mpx. Pick what works for you
As always, great video Steve and thanks for all the information. Very impressive little camera...almost as impressive as your combat roll (I never knew you were that agile Steve! 😂)
Thanks again Steve, Valuable video in every way. I was gunning for a Z8 and using the lenses from my D850,so I can now look at a Z6iii and lens for the same price.Cheers!
Great initial review, Steve! I have the Z8 and the D500. The D500 holds a warm place in my heart for the experiences we've had together, but now I'm thinking about replacing it with the Z6III. Yet, on the other hand, since I purchased the Z8 just over a year ago, I've only touched the D500 one time for a night with the northern lights. Hmmm. Decisions!
Great review Steve! You answered all the questions that I have regarding adding a second camera to my current D850. I’ve been looking to move to a mirrorless system, but I’ve been waiting to get the features that I want/need. Now it looks like we have them in the X6iii. Thank you!
As I sit here at my desk, I still have one of the books you said we should have "Mastering the Nikon D750" Steve, as it's still what I'm shooting, and still working as well today, as it did 10 years ago when I first bought it! I'm somewhat thinking perhaps of upgrading, so this may be a worthy choice. I do some bird shots, but I've never been big on taking a lot of shots, where I take a single or up to 3 shots, and if I didn't get the shot...so be it. My interest lies in Landscape photography for the most part, and what perked my interest was the 'in body stabilization' as I have a tremor in my right hand, thus taking single shots without my tripod is problematic, so stabilization is important to me. Will certainly be watching for future video's you might have on this, or even the Z7iii when it comes out. Great job, on the limited time you had this camera!
Another great video Steve! I will be looking forward for the Z6iii book. I will be going to Iceland and Ireland in August and do not want to carry the Z9. I was almost going to trade in the Z6ii for a Z8, especially for the discount price. Then changed my mind. I am happy now. Our local camera store just informed me that the Z6iii will be available next week. I will be traded in the Z6ii for it. For my trip, I will carry the Z6iii, Z 24-120, and Z 100-400. This will make my camera bag much lighter. Thanks Steve.
Your reviews are always great! This camera would be perfect for my lowlight dance photography in the theater, providing that the mechanical shutter isn't too loud (electronic shutters can create banding with certain LED lights, even with a stacked sensor). I sold my Z6II to help finance my Z8. The the high iso image quality with 45 megapixel cameras starts to get pretty noisy past iso 3200. My Z6II had no problem with iso 6400, but the auto focus needed and upgrade (thus the Z6III). The Z6II's mechanical shutter was quiet enough in most situations, but during quiet movements I had to use caution not to disturb the audience. Do find much difference in the shutter sound between the Z6II and the Z6III? Thanks!
I just bought the Z8 after working with a pair of Z6ii's for a few years and I'm having to tell myself that i absolutely need the 45mp to make myself feel better 😂
@@JanWagner77 I’d say the 45mp sensor and for me the tilt screen vs the flippy screen. But I understand this is very personal preference and 1000 € is a lot of money.. maybe I need to look into a more detailed comparison to the Z8 :)
Going to Africa in September. I have a Z8 and am renting my back-up. Should I go with the Z 7ii or the Z 6iii? Z8 will have the 180-60mm and the back-up will have the 24-120mm. Thanks for the great review!
i think this will be the point where i shift to mirrorless. with my old D600, i had the problem with the bad focus sensor in low light situation and i am not a great manual focus performer either. a video of a fire juggler on the beach at night with an 85mm f/1.4 was more or less impossible. now with the advanced focus system and high dynamic range on a Z6-III, a 6K video with maximum color depth of nikon n-log must deliver an insane performance of details in low light areas but also great details in high light areas like the fire. and serves as a good raw version for an edited color graded 4K video.
Wonderful video, Steve. I'm leaning towards selling my four year old Z7 and replacing it with the Z6iii. I also have a Z9, but I still do most of my hobby shooting with the Z7. Adding faster, smarter autofocus, with the in-focus indicator green in AF-C is exactly what I've been really wanting. Boy, I wonder how little my 4 year old Z7 will be worth!
Thanks Steve. Your first look preview of the Z6III is the best one I've seen. The photos you brought back really show the strengths of this camera. I'd love to get one. This is a possible camera for me in the future, unlike a Z8 or Z9! No bird mode though! Do you think Nikon will offer software updates? That roll was awesome. Pretty spry! Also curious, do you think this camera work well with a 500 f/4 vr g lens. I'd like to keep and use that lens......
have you tried using the "connect to other camera" in the Network Menu on the z9 and Z6iii? i tried but haven't had much luck. I tried to use the auto-capture on the Z9 with no luck either
I imagine this will be the last generation to not feature raw precap. No way they don't announce it on the z9ii/z8ii/zh or whatever their next pro-grade sports camera is called. Disappointed the 6iii didn't get it but not at all surprised. Imagine all the complaints they'd get from z8/9 owners lol
You had the camera for less than 24 hours and still were able to produce a wide-range of stellar shots as examples of its capabilities. A professional among professionals. Bravo sir!
Thanks so much!
As Sheldon would say “Sarcasm?”
that roll and shoot absolutly killed me!
Me too!
3:44, that action roll is awesome, those birds never had a chance!!!!
Can't wait for this!
Man that roll on the ground was incredibly fast! 😂
You can stop waiting ang go buy Z6ii now.
This level of photography on a pre-production unit, with only 24 hours of use. You sir are a master of your art.
Thanks so much!
Steve Perry is the gold standard for honest & useful wildlife photography camera reviews.
Another home run from Nikon. For the price and features it has, this new body would appeal to the millions who can't afford a Z8. Now the masses have a true capable body that could be use in any situation. I'm tempted to get this as my back up to my Z9. The new body's 5+ million EVF is a blessing, so too with that flip screen
As a D750 user who really needs the AF help, you described me so well. Can’t wait to get my hands on this camera.
That was me also - and I'm delighted with the Z6iii for that and other reasons. And, thanks for your videos Steve!
Love the dip and roll, Steve 😅
this Z6iii review is much better than all the others that are out there. well done !
Thanks so much!
Wahhaaaa. The drop and roll scene was so, so funny. Not in the market for this camera, but still loved the review as I can listen to you talk photography forever. Thanks, Steve.
Amazing specs!!! This blows away the competition! Nikon is back baby!
That roll !!! @ 3:43 sold it for me! It I can get to do that, I'll buy two!! Seriously though, a really nice review. Thanks Steve
Hey Steve! Canon shooter here with the R5 and the 100-500. You are my go to channel for Nikon reviews, and general photography tips too. There are many times that I consider going to Nikon. Their lens line up is really compelling! I love your videos, they are just packed with tips for any brand shooter. You really should be a Nikon Ambassador!
Thanks so much! Nikon has asked me about being an ambassador and I think it would undermine the integrity of the reviews. Anytime an ambassador says anything positive about Nikon, there are always those who say, "Yeah, but Nikon is paying them!" I don't want to fall into that category.
Brilliant, Steve! U and Morton do such great work - thank u again! 6K 60p - WOW!!!
I have to give you some credit, your photos were excellent, and you did a great job showing us this new camera. Thanks, we appreciate it.
Well, you done it again. My next camera and yes my next e-book in my collection. Thanks for the great content
Great quick pre-production review! I am sure there will be more to come looking forward to it. Many Thanks!
One of my favorite cameras of all time was the Nikon D750. I captured some really great (to me) wildlife photos even though it was "only" 24MP. Its low light performance was fantastic so I'm sure the new Z6III will be excellent as well. Solid review, Steve. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after you've had some longterm use of the Z6III.
Welcome to Florida! I shoot birds with a Zf and a 500mm PF lens. I am thinking about getting a Z8 for Christmas but was interested in knowing more about the new Z6iii. Thanks for the review.
I'm from Indonesia 🇮🇩. currently still using a Nikon D7200 camera and 80-200 afd lens to photograph sports. Hopefully one day I can buy a Nikon Z6II camera
Hey Steve, I have been waiting for this for weeks and, as always, you are first and the best! It is a great introduction and convinces me right away to place an order for one. You did not mention battery life and a grip! I assume Nikon will have one, because a grip will be a must for me with a longer lens and without the ability to use a large battery. The most important conclusion for me is, that I can use this as a full wildlife camera, and of course, as a fabulous travel, family and general shooting housing. I live in Paris and this will become my goto street photo camera! I avoid saying "street shooting" on purpose, for obvious reasons. We live in the land of "wok"!
Battery life seems on-par with the current Z6ii, but in such a short time, there was just no way to conduct a good test. There is a grip with full controls, but I couldn't confirm it at the time I shot the video.
Nikon should gift you their entire line of lenses and cameras for the shots you pulled off over just two sessions! These photos are absolutely incredible, and hands down the very best amongst all the review videos I have seen so far!!! Steve, you look really excited with this one, and we can all guess why.... Thank you for this rocking review! After 8 long years of window shopping, I think I can now happily add a mate for my D500 without breaking the bank. One interesting test would be to see how it pairs with 3rd party and FTZ adapted DSLR lenses like Tamron 150-600 G2
Thanks so much!
Thanks Steve, this is the camera I was waiting for to step into FX and mirrorless arena. Your very objective review was very useful
Thanks so much!
The camera I’ve been waiting for. Still shooting my D500 and couldn’t spend the big bucks for a Z8-or 9. Can’t wait to get my hands on one
Priceless the action roll at 3:42 😄🙌🏻. - As always the best review available.
Don't shoot Nikon but boy are they killing it Great Job
Only 24 hours and still fit a commando roll in! Never stop having fun Steve! Great review
Thanks! best preview of a Z6 III!
Thanks so much!
Did you know that if you use your smart phone to connect to your z camera via the free Nikon app /snap bridge you don’t need to twist your back screen about . Big plus i found was with my z8 the app informed me of a firmware upgrade. I clicked on the ok and it down loaded it . Then when the 180 600 z lens had a firmware update . I got a attachment for the phone to fit it on flash mount and I get to use the screen to set the setting of the camera . F or landscape it’s a great it did that too. Great channel you have I learn a lot
24MP is still a stellar sensor. Love the points on improving your technique and gear. I shoot my 24MP more than the 45MP and love it just the same.
12:22 the continuous shooting capability is nice, but since it only produces 24MP pics are half the size of the Z8/9 picture , and we know most of todays CFe-s can handle 14~16 pics of that 45MP photos. And today's top CFe-s can handle the Z8/9 burst for monites.
Same goes to the overheat, I would be surprised if it had any issues regarding that with that modest data sizes.
Born and bred Nikon shooter here, I want this camera 😁
Great Review, Steve… you covered everything that I am interested in !!
Very nice camera! Very nice video Steve!!!
Cheers from Greece!
Thank you so much Steve for this comprehensive first report on the Z6III! I have your books, so I know how professional you are being able to entertain at the same time.
Your instructive videos and all honest reviews help me a lot to master my wildlife photography skills. Happy to own Z6iii, really eager to shoot wildlife with it.
Great first review. Looks like a lot of camera for the money. And great job with the tumble-roll. You nailed it.
Shades of Garth Marenghi 3:43 Further, I agree 100% in regards to the performance of the outgoing Z6ii; mine was completely capable of shooting birds in flight but it did take some practice and setup. 24MP provides plenty of resolution. My 10-page feature was just published in the June 2024 issue of Birding magazine and most of those were shot with my Z6ii.
Good on you Nikon, you have done it again! Look forward to your final full version review Steve.
Awesome video, thanks. Currently have a D850 with lots of F mount lens. Would be nice to know how the performance is using an F mount on a Z6iii vs Z8.
As usual Steve, you are the very best at this!!!
As someone who has followed you for years, and has all of the relative to me books, i always look forward to your videos. This one is your best so far. The amount of content and sound advice, especially the break ins to explain something you had just said, was so good.. The speed of delivery is always fast, and this was very fast, but it's still completely consumable. It's clear, and fully understandable. This is the best video delivery i have ever see from photo videographers.
Wow, Thanks so much!
Thanks Steve. Impressed with your croc roll !
Great review, some beautiful images Steve !
Very good and comprehensive "review" Steve. The way you did the presentation in defined pieces was great. I'm watching this on the Saturday after the announcement, please don't hate me. But your points confirm my choice to preorder this at 6:25AM MDT last Monday. Sold my Z6II on Wed. You key on wildlife here but same upgrades applies to Train and Airplane photography. And to have this be similar set up as my Z8 is great. Thanks for doing this. - Tim
Great review Steve! Sounds like some great features are included. Now I'm considering this as a backup to my Z9, instead of a Z8. Very helpful! Thanks Steve!
Gonna upgrade from lumix g9 to one of these in January for my own channel. Cannot wait.
good luck!
Awesome work Nikon! Another stand out camera. Looking forward to adding this to my kit as a side camera to the Z8.
I like your review videos. Straight to the point with no "BS" filler fluff.
Well done Steve, and great job Nikon for another wonderful camera!!!
Wonderful review Steve. Very succinct👍🙏
Steve you are just killing it!
Great photos, great review!
Great summary. As I already have a Z9 and a Z8, I won't purchase it but it looks like a great camera.
Do you recommend selling the Z9 camera and buying the Z63 camera
Gift me one of them please 😅😅😅
@@زهيرسلمانof course not, wtf 😅
@@زهيرسلمان I would not
given my use case. It all depends on what you plan to do.
Beste Steve, wat een prachtige foto's heb je gemaakt!!
Thanks so much!
The price on this really does make sense when you look at the sale price on the Z6 II, the Zf, and the Z8 (on or off sale). Z6 II is more for budget shooters that just want good IQ and reasonable AF, Zf improves the AF a bit, Z6 III takes it a good amount further, and then the Z8 (and Z9) follow on the high-end but are obviously much more expensive. So Nikon did position this right at $2500 and it does compete nicely with the R6 II and A7 IV, although those cameras are likely to see the next round of updates within the next 2 years before a Z6 IV comes out but at the end of the day, it's al la game of leap frog. That being said, having the Z8 and Zf, I'm pretty set myself and probably am not going to the Z6 III since the features I need are already available in the Z8 (the ones that aren't I don't really use).
I'm glad I didn't get the Z8 or Z9 as these two will soon be getting updates too.
@@gosman949not for a while yet. Z8 is only one year old. Overall the Z8 /Z9 is still the better camera, better AF overall, absolutely zero rolling shutter and full stacked 45mpx sensor is a huge difference vs. 24mpx. Pick what works for you
As always, great video Steve and thanks for all the information. Very impressive little camera...almost as impressive as your combat roll (I never knew you were that agile Steve! 😂)
Thanks again Steve, Valuable video in every way. I was gunning for a Z8 and using the lenses from my D850,so I can now look at a Z6iii and lens for the same price.Cheers!
It looks like the Z6iii may be for me 3:44 , I think I am ready and I have been wanting to go mirror less I am shooting D750 and D500.
Great initial review, Steve! I have the Z8 and the D500. The D500 holds a warm place in my heart for the experiences we've had together, but now I'm thinking about replacing it with the Z6III. Yet, on the other hand, since I purchased the Z8 just over a year ago, I've only touched the D500 one time for a night with the northern lights. Hmmm. Decisions!
Great review Steve! You answered all the questions that I have regarding adding a second camera to my current D850. I’ve been looking to move to a mirrorless system, but I’ve been waiting to get the features that I want/need. Now it looks like we have them in the X6iii. Thank you!
Z6iii!!
Thanks so much!
As I sit here at my desk, I still have one of the books you said we should have "Mastering the Nikon D750" Steve, as it's still what I'm shooting, and still working as well today, as it did 10 years ago when I first bought it! I'm somewhat thinking perhaps of upgrading, so this may be a worthy choice. I do some bird shots, but I've never been big on taking a lot of shots, where I take a single or up to 3 shots, and if I didn't get the shot...so be it. My interest lies in Landscape photography for the most part, and what perked my interest was the 'in body stabilization' as I have a tremor in my right hand, thus taking single shots without my tripod is problematic, so stabilization is important to me. Will certainly be watching for future video's you might have on this, or even the Z7iii when it comes out. Great job, on the limited time you had this camera!
Waiting for this camera... Thanks for the review ❤
Great review of this camera.
What a Rock Star @ 03:43 ! 😯👍😃
Had a chance to preorder it this past Saturday at a dealer’s special event. Looks like a great package.
Another great video Steve! I will be looking forward for the Z6iii book. I will be going to Iceland and Ireland in August and do not want to carry the Z9. I was almost going to trade in the Z6ii for a Z8, especially for the discount price. Then changed my mind. I am happy now. Our local camera store just informed me that the Z6iii will be available next week. I will be traded in the Z6ii for it. For my trip, I will carry the Z6iii, Z 24-120, and Z 100-400. This will make my camera bag much lighter. Thanks Steve.
Glad you got your hands on it Steve!
Thanks as usual Steve! Very helpful!
Fantastic first look review ❤
Good review Steve. Thanks for sharing.
Your reviews are always great! This camera would be perfect for my lowlight dance photography in the theater, providing that the mechanical shutter isn't too loud (electronic shutters can create banding with certain LED lights, even with a stacked sensor). I sold my Z6II to help finance my Z8. The the high iso image quality with 45 megapixel cameras starts to get pretty noisy past iso 3200. My Z6II had no problem with iso 6400, but the auto focus needed and upgrade (thus the Z6III). The Z6II's mechanical shutter was quiet enough in most situations, but during quiet movements I had to use caution not to disturb the audience. Do find much difference in the shutter sound between the Z6II and the Z6III? Thanks!
I just bought the Z8 after working with a pair of Z6ii's for a few years and I'm having to tell myself that i absolutely need the 45mp to make myself feel better 😂
Z8 is a beast of a camera!
cant wait for the full review
Thanks Steve! Been waiting for this one 🎉
I can’t wait to get mine. I’m giving it a few months. I’m waiting for the holidays.
Great review and it seems like a fantastic camera for the money , thanks Steve. 👍
Very informative, as always!
16:28 incredible moment of time and light captured..
Thanks so much!
Thanks, great review
Great review, for now I think I'll buy the Z8
Agree, in € the new Z6III is imho too expensive (3k €9 and too closely priced to the Z8.. you‘re better off with the Z8 I guess..
What are the most convincing arguments spending 1.000€ more on the Z8?
@@JanWagner77 I’d say the 45mp sensor and for me the tilt screen vs the flippy screen. But I understand this is very personal preference and 1000 € is a lot of money.. maybe I need to look into a more detailed comparison to the Z8 :)
@@JanWagner77 45mp and sensor shield
Going to Africa in September. I have a Z8 and am renting my back-up. Should I go with the Z 7ii or the Z 6iii? Z8 will have the 180-60mm and the back-up will have the 24-120mm. Thanks for the great review!
Great pre-release review.
Great comments and support for Steve in here, from the Community!
Great review Steve.......
This is the best preview yet ! Kudos for putting so much effort ❤
i think this will be the point where i shift to mirrorless.
with my old D600, i had the problem with the bad focus sensor in low light situation and i am not a great manual focus performer either.
a video of a fire juggler on the beach at night with an 85mm f/1.4 was more or less impossible.
now with the advanced focus system and high dynamic range on a Z6-III, a 6K video with maximum color depth of nikon n-log must deliver an insane performance of details in low light areas but also great details in high light areas like the fire. and serves as a good raw version for an edited color graded 4K video.
Stunning photos!
Thanks so much! We were lucky to have so many good subjects :)
great first look Steve. thanks.
Love the Captain Kirk judo roll
Such an exquisite camera!!!
Wonderful video, Steve. I'm leaning towards selling my four year old Z7 and replacing it with the Z6iii. I also have a Z9, but I still do most of my hobby shooting with the Z7. Adding faster, smarter autofocus, with the in-focus indicator green in AF-C is exactly what I've been really wanting. Boy, I wonder how little my 4 year old Z7 will be worth!
Thanks Steve. Your first look preview of the Z6III is the best one I've seen. The photos you brought back really show the strengths of this camera. I'd love to get one. This is a possible camera for me in the future, unlike a Z8 or Z9! No bird mode though! Do you think Nikon will offer software updates?
That roll was awesome. Pretty spry!
Also curious, do you think this camera work well with a 500 f/4 vr g lens. I'd like to keep and use that lens......
❤👍👍👍👏👏👏 very good reviews, thank you so much!
have you tried using the "connect to other camera" in the Network Menu on the z9 and Z6iii? i tried but haven't had much luck. I tried to use the auto-capture on the Z9 with no luck either
Great quick review Steve. Was that at Viera Wetlands?
So close - Orlando Wetlands :)
Great video as usual Steve, still NO RAW for Pre capture, is quite a disappointment granted it's only 24MP .
I was hoping for it, but nope.
I imagine this will be the last generation to not feature raw precap. No way they don't announce it on the z9ii/z8ii/zh or whatever their next pro-grade sports camera is called. Disappointed the 6iii didn't get it but not at all surprised. Imagine all the complaints they'd get from z8/9 owners lol
@@LupohM8 For sure.
@@LupohM8 I'd like to think it's still coming to the Z9 in a (hopefully) soon FW update and not wait to have it in a Z9II !! As I have two Z9's
I'll have you know 3:44 was the moment I gave your video a thumbs-up 😝