I have owned the Z6III since launch and can compare it directly with my Z6II and Z9. The Z6III is a massive improvement in terms of AF over the Z6II. It's very close in AF capability to my Z9, the Z9 picks up smaller distant subjects faster however but otherwise they are near indistinguishable in real world use. The Z6III actually trumps even the Z9 in terms of continuous burst speed. At 20fps the Z6III never seems to slow down no matter how long you press the shutter whilst with the Z9 you get a few seconds at the full 20fps before it drops to around 15fps even with the absolutely fastest CF Express cards. The EVF in the Z6III is also superior to that in the Z6II and Z9. I'd say anybody who wants near Z9 performance for half the price the Z6III is a no brainer. I still like the Z6II however, if your shooting style is less AF demanding then the Z6II's AF is perfectly adequate 🙂
Just a technique comment on your dog sport photography. I'm not interested in the Nikon Z6iii because I'm VERY happy with my Z8 and Z9. I regularly do thousands of dog photos, but almost all in dog Conformation shows. I've been trying to improve my understanding of how to shoot good shots in dog Performance events. While, to me, Agility is more pleasing to interact with because of the action available, I struggle to find interesting captures in Obedience and Rally. I think this is at least partially because I've taken lots of training classes in handling dogs in Conformation, but I've only participated as a handler in Barn Hunt within the Performance sector. Having said that I've learned a lot about pleasing Performance images from this video and a few other videos that you have produced. So, despite the lack of interest for me in the Z6iii (I'm a former Z6ii owner.), I say "Bravo!" for your wonderful captures in dog Performance activities.
As a competitor (agility, obedience, rally, K9 Nosework) and photographer, I share your observations here. Massive difference photographing agility, compared to less action-oriented dog sports. All of it’s fun, but agility is a blast 🙂
Thank you so much John, yes it's difficult to capture dynamic images of Obedience and Rally. I do quite a bit of Heelwork to Music and try to capture that relationship and connection between handler and dog, though it's an easier subject to photograph.
I sold my Z5 and Z6ii to acquire the Z6iii last week. I am still adjusting my setting but shot it ISO of 64,000 this morning and was able to edit in LR classic for a great result on a very early morning elk
That's simple - I messed up. However, the difference was already very large. When I upgraded from the Z6 to the Z6ii I was really pleased with the improvements. The Z6iii is in a different league completely
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I just wish they didn't cripple the controls compared to the Z8. Give us "Recall Shooting Functions" and "Cycle AF-area mode".
You may be the best Nikon camera reviewer on RUclips, love your videos.
Good grief, thank you
I have owned the Z6III since launch and can compare it directly with my Z6II and Z9. The Z6III is a massive improvement in terms of AF over the Z6II. It's very close in AF capability to my Z9, the Z9 picks up smaller distant subjects faster however but otherwise they are near indistinguishable in real world use. The Z6III actually trumps even the Z9 in terms of continuous burst speed. At 20fps the Z6III never seems to slow down no matter how long you press the shutter whilst with the Z9 you get a few seconds at the full 20fps before it drops to around 15fps even with the absolutely fastest CF Express cards. The EVF in the Z6III is also superior to that in the Z6II and Z9. I'd say anybody who wants near Z9 performance for half the price the Z6III is a no brainer. I still like the Z6II however, if your shooting style is less AF demanding then the Z6II's AF is perfectly adequate 🙂
I don't think I could agree more
Great review as always, thank you 🙏🏻
Just a technique comment on your dog sport photography. I'm not interested in the Nikon Z6iii because I'm VERY happy with my Z8 and Z9. I regularly do thousands of dog photos, but almost all in dog Conformation shows. I've been trying to improve my understanding of how to shoot good shots in dog Performance events. While, to me, Agility is more pleasing to interact with because of the action available, I struggle to find interesting captures in Obedience and Rally. I think this is at least partially because I've taken lots of training classes in handling dogs in Conformation, but I've only participated as a handler in Barn Hunt within the Performance sector. Having said that I've learned a lot about pleasing Performance images from this video and a few other videos that you have produced. So, despite the lack of interest for me in the Z6iii (I'm a former Z6ii owner.), I say "Bravo!" for your wonderful captures in dog Performance activities.
As a competitor (agility, obedience, rally, K9 Nosework) and photographer, I share your observations here. Massive difference photographing agility, compared to less action-oriented dog sports. All of it’s fun, but agility is a blast 🙂
Thank you so much John, yes it's difficult to capture dynamic images of Obedience and Rally. I do quite a bit of Heelwork to Music and try to capture that relationship and connection between handler and dog, though it's an easier subject to photograph.
I do love photographing K9 Nosework
I sold my Z5 and Z6ii to acquire the Z6iii last week. I am still adjusting my setting but shot it ISO of 64,000 this morning and was able to edit in LR classic for a great result on a very early morning elk
Fascinating, thank you Nathan
Why did you test the AF at a different aperture for each body ? I'd expect the largest possible aperture to make the missed shots more obvious.
That's simple - I messed up. However, the difference was already very large. When I upgraded from the Z6 to the Z6ii I was really pleased with the improvements. The Z6iii is in a different league completely
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I have 2 Nikon Z9 cameras 📷 but heard good things about the Z8
The Z9 is my go to camera, but the Z8 is a great back up camera for me. Of course a second Z9 would be perfect
Love the brilliant Z6iii but its not a Z8 ... 🦘