Nikon’s Z6 III brings many of the flagship options of Nikon’s far dearer Z8 and Z9 to the Z6 line. The Z6 III (8/10, WIRED Recommends) options Nikon’s 24-megapixel partially stacked CMOS sensor, very quick and correct 3D subject-tracking system, and ProRes encoding for video—making it among the finest hybrid, photograph/video cameras in the marketplace.
The “partially stacked” bit means you get a few of the efficiency advantages of a stacked CMOS sensor, like these discovered within the Nikon Z8 and Z9, however not the downsides, or no less than fewer of the downsides. Stacked sensors, ahem, stack the processing circuits proper on prime of the sensor itself (technically it is behind the sensor), which suggests the RAM is immediately tied into the sensor, making for extremely quick readout. That is what permits high-end cameras to shoot upwards of 12 RAW photographs per second with out the viewfinder blacking out. The draw back to stacked sensors is that you simply run into some rolling shutter distortion with transferring objects, and there’s usually much less dynamic vary. The Z6 III’s partially stacked sensor is an try to minimize these downsides, and it largely works. The 5.76-million-dot viewfinder has a blazing quick 120-Hz refresh fee and is insanely vivid and great (it helps full HDR shade area). The again panel is not unhealthy both, with a 2.1-million-dot show and full articulation, which makes it simple to shoot video from just about any angle.
The principle draw back right here is the Z6 III has a few cease much less of dynamic vary than its rivals, however in precise real-world use, I did not discover this to be an element.
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Sensor dimension | 24 MP Partially Stacked Full Body |
| Max Photograph Body fee | 12 fps RAW |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW |
★ Alternate options: For extra decision, there’s the Nikon Z8 for $3,397, which may be very practically an identical to the Z6 besides it has a better decision, 45 MP absolutely stacked sensor, and some extra on-camera buttons (the Z8 additionally has a sensor protect to guard it when altering lenses, which I like). The Nikon Z5, alternatively, is among the most cost-effective full-frame cameras. Typically on sale for round $800, the Z5 is a stripped-down Z6. It is a barebones digicam, however for some that could be all you want.