Compact, cinematic
filmmaking.
Discover 6K internal RAW video in a lightweight mirrorless
camera—with powerful slow motion, sophisticated
subject-detection autofocus and more.
Features that outperform.
RED LUTs
A collection of 5 new RED LUTs are available for use with N-Log on the Z6III
6K/60p Internal RAW
Internal 6K/60p N-RAW 6K/30p ProRes RAW.
240p in Full HD
10X slow motion.1
Flexible Tone Modes
N-LOG and HLG for high dynamic range workflows.
Agile Design
Compact, weather-sealed body weighing just 1.67 lbs.2
Image Stabilization
Powerful 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
Line-in Input
Connect directly with professional audio.
Autofocus
Automatic subject detection and tracking of 9 subject types.
Versatile Z Mount
Support for 40+ Nikkor Z and 300+ F-mount lenses.3
Shot on the Z6III
Documentary
Danny Gevirtz
Cinema
Victoria DeMartin &
Mitch Blummer
Wedding
White in Revery
Documentary
Alex Gorosh
Commercial
Brandon Washington
Pro Performance
Experience the power of
Z6III RAW video.
Record N-RAW and ProRes RAW footage direct to your memory
card—no bulky external accessories required.
Download N-RAW Sample Clips
sample clips Now
For illustration purposes only
Capture Billions
of Colors
N-RAW and ProRes RAW record to a much wider color gamut in N-LOG (Rec. 2020) than standard Rec. 709 video. The Z6III can capture over 60 billion more colors than competitors in its class, who record to 10-bit formats.*
*Based on Nikon research as of October 2024
Cinematic color, from set to edit.
Give your Nikon N-Log footage classic film looks with four genuine RED LUTs. These creative LUT files can be applied on set with an external monitor or in post production with editing and color grading software.
Full-frame cinematic sensor.
Superior image quality in low light, and greater control over depth of field.
Up to 10X slow motion.
240p in Full HD
120p in 4K
60p in 6K
Incredibly Versatile
Powerful. Flexible.
And only 1.67 lbs.
Dedicated Cage
Designed in collaboration with SmallRig. (Sold separately)
Rugged and weather-sealed.
Don’t let tough conditions shut down your shoot. The Z6III is rated to operate down to -10°C/14°F, with dust and moisture-sealing to the same level as the professional Z8.
*Per Nikon in house testing.
See the Z6III in Action
Cinema
Victoria DeMartin &
Mitch Blummer
Commercial
Brandon Washington
Documentary
Danny Gevirtz
Wedding
White in Revery
Documentary
Alex Gorosh
A Lens for Every Story
Nikkor Glass
Whether you’re shooting a wildlife documentary, wedding video or short
film, get the look you want from a modern lens lineup built with the needs
of filmmakers in mind.
A legacy of cinematic lenses.
Filmmakers have been shooting major Hollywood blockbusters with Nikkor glass for decades. Use the FTZ II Mount Adapter to easily adapt hundreds of classic F-mount lenses to the Z6III, including fully-manual fast primes.
Detailed specifications.
Frame Rates5
240p, 200p, 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
Codecs
N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264
Audio
Linear PCM 48kHz, 24-bit (excluding H.264), Line input
Max Record Time
125 mins4
± Wi-Fi Compatibility
This camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Nikon SnapBridge application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera.
Using the SnapBridge App
System Requirements:
Android version 5.0 or later
iOS version 11 or later
A device with Bluetooth 4.0 or later (i.e., a device that supports Bluetooth Smart Ready/Low Energy) is required.
Updating to Version 2:
Images downloaded to the smart device with version 1.x will no longer be displayed in the Gallery after you upgrade to version 2, but can be viewed in the “Photos” app provided with the smart device.
Make sure your camera’s firmware is updated to the current version.
Compatible cameras:
Z9, Z8, Zf, Z7II/Z7, Z6III/Z6II/Z6, Z5, Zfc, Z50II/Z50, Z30, D6, D780, D850, D500
As of SnapBridge version 2.9, Android users of the SnapBridge app will also have compatibility with these cameras:
D750, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D3500, D3400, D3300, Df, J5, P900, AW130, S7000 and S3700
Compatible devices are those capable of acquiring location information and those that support BLE (iPhone® 5S or later, iPad® 5th Generation or later, iPhone X or later).
For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under license.
ProRes RAW® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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1 When footage is conformed to a 24p timeline in post-production.
2 With battery and memory card.
3 Via FTZ II Mount Adapter, sold separately. *Full AF/AE supported when using FX or DX AF-S Type G/D/E, AF-P type G/E, AF-I type D lenses and AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters.
4 When using H.265 8-bit (MOV) format, with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 23°C, paired with a Nikon MC-CF660G memory card and an external power source.
5 Listed frame rates are rounded from their true values to the nearest decimal.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.