I took your advice before I even got it! I am going out my door to shoot my first job with Nikon Z6 III and grip today. I upgraded from a Z6 ll ! I have been a professional photographer for the past 55 years. I love the new technologies and I try to keep myself updated. Your videos are very entertaining and educational. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into them! I continue to look forward to your content and insights. This video couldn’t have dropped at any more convenient time 😊
The job went very well, thank you! I need to make a few tweaks to the settings, as you would to any new piece of equipment. I'm very satisfied with the overall camera, especially the speed and accuracy of the Auto Focus. I think that is a vast improvement over the Z6 II. I have to get use to the "Flippy Screen", I can see some of it's advantages, it's just NEW to me. The files are wonderful (as expected from Nikon). I use my Z7 II for my studio and portrait photography. I don't think that there will be a Z7 III, I think that has been replaced by the Z8. Jules
My first mirrorless camera was a Z6 years ago and I still use it most of the time for my magazine shots. I suppose I gravitate toward it is because I know where every button is and I can depend on it as it's never let me down. I use a Z9 for sports and a ZF because I like the look and feel of an old school layout. I also use the Z6 for my high school banners. It's like your favorite fishing lure. Thanks Matt for all you do, it is much appreciated.
Thanks again, Matt. My Z6II did not have "bleeding edge" AF. I waited, waited ... for the Z6III, but I gave up & bought a Z9 in June 2022. At least with the Z9 I didn't have to buy a grip like I did for my D800 & D500. The Z9 fits my hand like a glove. I will admit, I do shoots birds-in-flight & sports a lot. But the "bleeding edge" AF does also help with grandchildren doing backflips into the pool. Cheers.
Night and day improvement on the Z6ii. I loved my Z6ii but needed better video. Waited around on every rumour and got tired of it so pulled the trigger on the Z8, which is a dream camera. Everything you could ever want but every time I used the 6II as a second body it felt so slow and clunky so upgraded it to a Z6iii. I find myself gravitating to it quite a lot. While I love the 8 there are definitely times the 6iii shines. Love the compact size and the fully articulating is nice too, though there are definitely times the Z8's screen design is better
Absolutely Worth it!!! Our Studio has benefited in an Amazing Way!!! The Partially Stacked Sensor, The Video Production is Exponentially Better!! PGA, ESPN, & Other Opportunities gave me the confidence to take it to full use!! The Completeness of the camera lineup range (Z9,Z8,A6III)is surreal!!!
Thank you for this video. I've been thinking of upgrading from my Z6ii to a 6iii for my main wedding camera, so it's nice to have a long video breaking down the specs. Also thank you for spending time on the EVF. I've friends in the wedding space who only ever use the back screen as they never used DSLR's and I routinly get ribbed about still using the viewfinder, but it was hard to explain about wanting the old experience and like you said not looking through a computer monitor etc. I'm pretty glad they've gone with a flip out screen. After using Nikon for decades, I'm used to the tilting one and it has served me well, but I did wish the 6ii had a flip out and have found myself moaning about it a fair bit (usually when setting up to record like you said, i'd like to see its working).
I have a fleet of Nikon dSLR and a baby Z30. I shoot landscape, streetscape, some action sports, and astro I recently bought a 2nd hand Z6 and FTZii adaptor, and I love it. I haven't picked up my pro dSLR in months. I'll likely add a Z6ii 2nd hand and be very satisfied.
I purchased a Z6 III the day it became available. I was an early adopter of the Z Series with a Z7 when it was released in 2018. I added a Z9 to my kit as soon as I could. I use them all regularly. Different horses for different courses. The Z6 III is my choice for event, Z9 for concert/dance/action, and Z7 for portrait. They are all brilliant. Cheers Matt!
Excellent and insightful discussion on the Z6 lineup and history 👏🏻 I've had all three models, loved the I & II models and the mark III is just a whole different level. The combination of the fast electronic shutter, mechanical shutter, subject tracking options, and amazing video capabilities easily makes it the most versatile body I've ever had. I added the battery grip and it's such an ideal setup. Re: dynamic range - For what it's worth, I shoot a LOT of low-light / high-dr / fast action stage events. Plays, dance, concerts etc. In mixed lighting as well. I'm not seeing ANY real-world difference between the Z6III / Z6II / and Zf. Regardless of chart data. I can pull RAW's straight out of the Z6III, process with basic edits, no noise reduction needed in post, and deliver super clean JPG finals with no fuss. Comes down to knowing your light and how to best utilize a dual-gain sensor.
Evening Matt from UK... just caught with this Vlog, thanks for the comparisons on the Z6 trilogy. I own a Z6. I came from a d7100 so kept the 24 megapixels but just went full frame. I absolutely love the size, weight & ergonomics of the z6 & it suits & serves my amateur photography brilliantly. I've recently coupled the z6 with the 40 mm f2 & love this combination in size & weigh for walk around in the city & street photography. The z6 despite being 6 years old, is in my view still a great camera, for my needs. Coming from an older DSLR the image stabilization is great, it's very good in low light, auto focus is much better than I was used to & ample for my needs & the glass for it is so good. I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. I'm very happy with the 1st iteration of this super little camera. All The Best & Thanks for the Vlogs 👌🏻👍🏻😊 David
I have the Z6III, and I think it’s worth it, but I believe the S5IIX is of better value. It has better IBIS, a shutter angle, dual card video recording, and the ability to record to an external SSD. The Z6 III has araw 60K recording, but it may not be as practical as the Lumix.
As the upgrade path gets ever faster and faster, as camera companies attempt to gain more of the Public’s cash, I think we need to take a step back, meditate or contemplate on what camera upgrade does everybody, really need. The surprising answer is, the most important upgrade would be the P1000 upgrade to a 20MP 2.3 sized sensor instead of the 16MP, 1/2.3 in current stock. Also a lift in software to about D5600 level wouldn’t go astray. I dare say most people with a camera are not Professional photographers and so the enthusiast group being somewhat bigger needs more attention. In the enthusiast sub-group of SuperZoomers there is a fanatical zeal for the Superist Zoomiest cameras possible and we actually want more. Even a Superzoom that “only” goes from 24-1800mm but with better sensor and software, I think would be a huge hit. Now my current Z6(1) is still doing a great job and I’m still happy with it. So, Z6II or Z6III for me will not be happening anytime soon. Cheers Y’All
Brilliant synopsis, Matt! My Z6III is getting a lot of use, whether for stills or video. The latter really is a sweet spot and was worth the purchase alone. Same here in Canada -- excellent sale price of $2,999.00CA (-$400 over regular $3399)
I have the z6ii and yes, focusing sometimes miss frustratingly. This keeps me on my toes and forces me to be deliberate when taking photos and for that I’m thankful!
I just upgraded from D600 to Z6 about 7 months ago. I bought used, obviously. Very happy with it. I do mostly nighttime, so AF deficiencies aren't a concern. However, I'm still very impressed with AF capabilities of Z6 vs D600. Even with my first F to Z adapter, which was Viltrox brand, I was getting faster performance than I did with my D600. I quickly upgraded to the Nikon brand FTZ, due to issues with aperture control with several of my F lenses. The fact that I can get faster AF through a lens adapter than with my old DSLR speaks well for it. I just wish Nikon would make a lens adapter with AF functionality, because some of my F lenses are now MF-only on the Z6. I don't see myself upgrading to a Z6iii anytime soon. I do wish I had dual memory, but I'm surviving without it. The one thing I hate about mirrorless is the pitiful battery life. I'm glad I can attach a power bank and have direct power.
I have been blown away by its low light ability! I shot a Barred owl just after sunset at 52,000 iso and it was beautiful! I own both the Z8 and Z9 but I grab this camera when shooting in low light conditions. Absolutely love it!
My ideal lineup would be a Z8, Z7 III (w.e. that comes out), a Z6 III for video, and a Zf for general street. But I'm not rich, so the Zf is my main companion haha.
A great summary talk Matt, I would love you to get right into pixel shift shooting in a separate video, from the shooting perspective to any helpful tips in processing. Thank you, I watch all your videos.
I kept the Z6ii after the Z9. The Z9 deals with tasks where the Z6ii can’t. I love the tiny size of the Z6ii as a walk around with one prime and one zoom in a small shoulder bag. It is very unlikely I will upgrade to the lovely Z6iii anytime soon. Yes I would like it but I simply don’t really need it. The image quality from the Z6ii is very good indeed. I would rather buy a nice lens or two. If I didn’t have the Z9, I would immediately go to the Z6iii.
I have a Z6ii and I love it (just wish the AF was a bit better) I'd love to get a Z6iii, but at my age I just don't take enough photos to justify the expense.
Matt, I have a friend who works for Nikon uses and I commented on the Z7III who will go to a Landscape public, Architecture, Real State. It tells me about climbing the MP to 61. A less fast camera but valuing the dynamigo range, something that is appreciated as an architect and photograph of spaces. Cordial greetings from Florida.
I have my Z6 since one year now. I had a Nikon D610 which was working well but it is bulky and it doesn't have that WYSIWIG approach of a mirrorless. After trying a Sony APS-C mirrorless, I decided to sell my D610 because I wanted to see my exposure, to have IBIS and focus peaking. Since then, it changed my photography. I have much keeper with the autofocus. High iso are wonderful (I can shoot even with iso 12.800 without a lot of problem, compared to my D610). Seeing also my exposure with manual lenses help me trim it if the camera messes with the right exposure. It feels also sometimes like cheating because it's now so easy to have a good exposure and fantastic focused photos. If you're doing only portrait, landscape, streetphotography and not sport or bird photography, you will be good with this camera. The only thing that I miss is the double card and SD compatibility. Cf express type B is expensive
I was a happy landscape shooting Z6ii user who transitioned to the Z8 when it was released. I still use my Z6ii for my more risky shoots (dodgy locations, night shoots and on water).
As usual, a very sensible conversation. Up until July of this year, I had a Z6 and a Z7ii - using the Z6 for faster moving things, specifically air shows. The Z6 was however sub-optimal for airshows due to focusing issues and viewfinder lag etc. I bought the Z6iii to replace the Z6 and it makes a world of difference. The focusing capabilities on fast moving planes is on another level compared to the Z6. I also find the viewfinder is much less laggy with less noticeable blackout between shots in a burst. If it wasn't for the photos of airshows that I like to shoot, the Z6 and Z7ii are perfectly fine cameras that do the job for me for the remaining 97% of situations, such as landscapes and cityscapes. I'm not fussed about 1 vs 2 card slots or video. Cheers from Canada. 🙂
I started wading into the mirrorless waters cautiously while still keeping my D4's and F mount lenses and buying a Z6ii earlier his year...When I was convinced that the Z series worked for me, I purged all of my DSLR gear and jumped into the deep end of the pool and bought the Z8......to join the Z6ii....However, the Z8 is so good I always grabbed it because the differences in the bodies so great, I always felt like I missing out. The Z6iii fixed all the issues. Especially the button placement and menu systems......Now the ergonomics are close enough that the Z8/Z6iii are much more enjoyable and allows me to switch between the camera's easily without having to thinking "Hey why isn't this working?" It goes without saying that all of the upgrades are stellar and the performance of the Z6iii allows me to grab either body without fear that I am missing out......Now it's a matter of how many pixels do I need? The Z6iii is a monumental upgrade over its predecessors. For Z8/9 owners looking for 2nd body......The Z6iii transitions seamlessly.....
Thanks for the comparison. I am an amateur and while I would enjoy the extras from the Z6 iii, it is 3x the price of a used Z6. As a professional or someone who would use the differences it would surely be worth it. I have been looking to make the move from DSLR to mirrorless and the Z50ii announce,ent has taken me down the rabbit hole.
i went with the ZF for 75% of the price of Z63, happy with it, I rarely do much video and when i do it's in 1080p with the occasional 4k if i need to crop in post. raw video seems great but it'd mess with my workflow and consistency aesthetically. if i want stellar video i'd be looking more at an fx3. it depends what we aim to use the camera for and where the footage will be displayed. good enough for youtube is most use cases. broadcast, another thing imo.
I just bought a Z6ii as my first camera because of the Black Friday price. $1400 felt more reasonable for a novice interested in travel and family photos vs the Z6iii at $2300. Maybe by the time I get the hang of photography, the next best thing will be a Z6iv hahah
I still use my oldie Z6 and Z6ii for just taking static subjects and events its still near or on par with the Z6iii image quality in proper lighting..don’t shoot fast moving stuff so the previous Z6/Z6ii is still relevant for me.
I’ve owned a Z6, Z6II and loved shooting with them. The Z6III looks like a fabulous upgrade but, since owning the Zf I don’t feel the need to pickup one. The problem with Nikon is they make too many great cameras and I have to draw the line somewhere…😊 thanks for comparison video Matt! 🙏🏻
I made it from the Z6 to the Zf (didn't wanted to wait for a Z6 III) and do not regret it, there is nothing in the Z6 III that would give ME a favour as I'm not doing sports or video. The only thing which I really see as a big plus of the whole Z6 family is ergonomics. Without a handle the Zf is effectively not useable with a slightly bigger lens, but I loved to get used to the wheels and buttons. Nevertheless the Z6 has a joystick which is more powerful compared to the cross, and would make a big difference if I would use the camera professionally.
Yes Matthew, it is worth the upgrade. Its best not to purchase gen 1 of any tech. The Z6ii was.... is capable, but it has shortcommings. Not as many as mark 1, but it seemed as though Nikon called it quits on it in 2022. Had the Z6iii been between 32 and 36 megapixels and more focus poinrs, I would have bought before buying a Z8.
Great video! I am now keeping my Z6ii and will invest in a new lens instead. I would like to have a WOW lens and I think it could be the 85 1.2 or the Plena or the 105macro 2.8. The 85 is more versatile, the 105 can be used for macro and portraits and the Plena is the optimal portrait lens but quite narrow field of view. Which one would you recommend me to buy, Sir? Cheers from Switzerland.
I hope scotched from a Z50 and Z5 to a Z9 (really good used deal about a year-and-half ago) but really prefer 24 mp for most uses. I was contemplating the Zf and bought the Z6iii. The manual focus assist with AF-D lenses and manual lenses sets it apart too.
I have the Z6 and the Z6III. I love using the Z6III with manual focus lens (really nice if lens is chipped with FTZ adapter like Voightlander 58mm f1.4). But I don't want to get rid of my Z6 because it is small and feels great. For landscape or streetscape, it works great. I have a hot shoe thumb grip on the Z6. Great. I wish someone would make one for the Z6III.
I recently upgraded from the 6ii to the 6iii and could not be happier with the decision. I love the image quality. My old eyes can tell no difference in the dynamic range. Since I’m trying more macro photography, I love the flippy screen. I look forward to next weekend to get my first chance at sports when the local rugby season opens.
I have owned all three of the Z6 models, and currently have both the Z6 and Z6III models to complement my Z9. I love the compact size of the Z6 models and find myself often taking the Z6III over the Z9 for that reason. While the Z6III is a bit upgrade AF and video wise, I do not like the flippy screen of the Z6III, and if I could do it over, I would just take the jump up to the Z8, not just for the screen, but to also have the similar controls of the Z9.
Unless you need 4K 60p, the Z5 is the best camera to buy for hobbyists, beginners, and even vets who're transitioning from DSLR. If you're not shooting sports, or fast moving objects the Z5 is easily the best option especially used. You can enter the real estate market, events market, stock photography market, street, RUclips, etc. Make enough money from it and you'd figure out if you need a Z6iii, Z7ii, or Z8. You might even want the Z30 if all you need is a talking head camera or the Z50ii if you want to just shoot birds. The Z5 would check folks ego at the door.
I absolutely love my Z6III, and I haven't even scratched the surface of what it's capable of. Are there any sales numbers comparisons out there in the ether for the Z6, Z6II, Z6III ? Matt...who was dancing outside your window? :P
I got the Z6III ~July 11th, the $300 price drop is great incentive for those on the fence, the pictures I was able to take with it between now and then was worth paying the initial higher price. Added the grip to it since.
If on budget, the Z6 for hobbyists is excellent value! Cant think of much you would be missing as a beginner or as a hobbyist doing portraits, landscapes and documenting life in general. If money is no object, the Z6iii is hard to beat as value for money in 2024!
Yes I am happy with Z6, was worth upgrade from my old d7000, but only issue i find issue with z6, is with bird photography especially while focusing flying birds. I am thinking to have z50ii as second body for birding.
@@AdhipGhosh Yes the Z6 AF is not good enough for wildlife unfortunately but you can do sport if it is not your job. Again it is all about your use case. How often do you shoot birds and what is your budget. If adding another body is option why not use the money sell Z6 and update to Z6iii?
@@FMJP Yes that is also in my mind, but sometime during my birding season I do get some good idea about landscape and always felt bit of bother changing lense during rainy/snowy or dusty situations.
I have a Z6III and I really like it. I have tried the pixel shift several times. It is quite difficult to get a good 96Mp image using it. You need a very well behaved subject, a tripod, a sharp lens, calm conditions, and you either need a fast shutter speed or you need to insert delays between the shots to let the shutter vibrations damp out. But, if you do all of these things, you really can get a much higher resolution image. I like the flippy screen but it does interfere with a right-angle bracket.
Thanks Matt, useful video. If money was no object I would buy the Z6iii with 24-120 zoom (offered as a kit in UK). In the real world I am more likely to consider used kit. Here in the UK, used Z6ii is below £1,000 now, and only a few used Z6iii at £1,000 more. That £1,000 I would want for Z glass. So I will probably wait a while until I can buy used Z6iii body + 1 f4 S zoom + 1 f1.8 S prime + 1 f2/2.8 prime for the same price as a new Z6iii body.
Considering a Z6 2nd hand, but I'm worried if the AF is good, fast and or reliable. Other choice could be the Z50II with the faster expeed 7 AF, that's new in the same price range as a 2nd hand Z6
I had a Z6. If you are shooting portrait, you can use full auto (Auto AF). But when shoot sports you have to select a different mode, ie single point dynamic. Z6iii you can leave it in Full Auto all the time. I would assume Z6ii is slightly better than Z6 due to dual processors.
For low light video situations the Z6III can’t displace my FX3 because that native ISO12800 be duplicated. But as a light-carry alternative to the Z9 I use for stills, the Z6III is an excellent sidekick.
Thanks Matt for this great video. I’m still happy with my Z6II. BUT I was able to try the Z8 two weeks ago. What can I say…? It fits perfectly in my hand. Like it’s designed for me. Great AF, EVF without any latency at fast moves (e.g. following a bird in flight). To keep it short… The Z8 is going to be my next Nikon. Why not the Z6III? I like to upgrade to 45MP and I hate flip screens. I want to have the screen on the optical axis. (I don’t do vlogs and I’m not filming.) Greetings from Germany Stephan
Shopping for a Z6 to backup the Z8, but KEH and MPB don't publish shutter counts, which makes no sense. I returned an "Excellent" Z6 to MPB because it had 120K shutter count.
MPB sent me a lens with broken focus motors. That says a lot about their grading and testing protocol. You might have better luck on forums like fred miranda or nikonians.
During black friday, the Z8 was GBP2999, and the Z6 III GBP 1999 here in the UK. Awesome prices. Still I didn't buy either. Maybe I should have but I just hesitate to spend so much money on a camera when I travel with it, and stay in hostels as well. I got worldwide insurance but that doesn't change my feeling much. And actually, insurance for all this new gear would cost a bit more as well (though not that much more either). AF-wise I believe the Z6 II may still be behind the D750 when it comes to 3D tracking.
In Photography the Z6iii isn't as configurable as the older Z6's with Subject Tracking. I just wish they didn't cripple the controls compared to the Z8. Give us "Recall Shooting Functions" and "Cycle AF-area mode".
My sports photographer friend has consistently complained about the Z9 EVF (he simultaneously uses the D850 and D4). He just bought the Z6iii on sale (despite my warning that it lacks bird detection) so it will be interesting to hear his thoughts on the difference he sees in the EVF's. Unfortunately "content creators" seem to be the only users that matter any more so any camera less than $3500 will be plagued with the cursed flippy screen. It will be interesting to see if Sony puts their beautiful multi-angle screen on the A7V (I doubt it). I am old enough that I use the LCD to "get low" and that flippy screen has led me to abandon my Zf, which I love in every other way, in favor of the Fujifilm X100VI, which has a screen that doesn't constantly annoy me.
Was very keen on seeing the spec's and perhaps getting one - then it came out and the price and improvements were a bit off: For its' place in my kit. It actually pushed me to use my Z7 (and to a less degree the Z6ii) more. The new Z50ii comes closer to being a better fit in my kit but the timing is a bit off (Christmas, woodworking tool needs etc.). Now, if in the mean time Nikon comes out with a Zfc mark 2 with color choices (based on the Z50ii) I'd probably be on it like stink! I'm pretty fortunate to be very well kitted out in gear right now with no real needs. Just some minor wants. I still think Nikon is missing an opportunity to bring out digital versions of their old range finders.
Heh Matt! Great to meet you when you introduced the Z6III in Melbourne. I have the Z50 and the Z6 and now thinking to trade up. Is there an Australian equivalent to MPB or KEH for local shipping. Which should I trade up first?. cheers
Hey Matt, another great video, Thank you. Do you think we'll ever get a Z7iii?, I'm still using the original Z7 for my landscape work and would love if they updated the Z7 with the new high-res EVF the same as the Z6iii.
I think so. Maybe / hopefully next year. I think there is a place for a camera which is all about IQ and DR. Less about really high FPS. Maybe higher MP.
The Z6 / Z6II were practically bricks for my use case. The AF was too slow to get good keeper rates for running dogs / horses. They weren't viable for professional use for fast-moving subjects. You were far better off using Nikon's previous generation of DSLRs. So, I waited for the Z6III, and it's pretty much perfect for my use. I prefer 24mp to 45mp (45mp is great, but the files take up a lot of space and are slower to process) so my Z8 sits unused as a backup. Someday, when I have time, I will use the Z8 for personal wildlife photography. So, for me, the Z6III was the only viable starting point.
I’ve been considering dipping my toe into the mirrorless pool, but I have so much F mount glass that it’s a little daunting thinking about it. How does the converter work, if you know, with it?
If your lenses have an internal focus, they will work much better with mirrorless. Also, it is the same with manual lenses because you gain IBIS, real time exposure and focus peaking. But if you have f mount lenses with screw drive motor for focusing, there is no adapter made by Nikon so you'll have to focus manually
All three are great cameras. But as a professional, I don't need any new cameras from Nikon at the moment (I have 2 Z 9s, among other things). I would like other high-speed lenses such as the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S or later a NIKKOR Z 24mm f/ 1.2 S, this would be much more important for me, but unfortunately we don't hear anything about it from Nikon. After some important innovations in 2023, unfortunately they haven't brought anything new to the market this year for my professional needs. I hope that things will be different next year 😂
With the Z6iii and the Z8 available, do you think Nikon will bother to do anything with the Z7ii or just continue to bring the Z8’s price down and roll out a next-gen Z9?
Great, informative video! (as always). As a keen amateur, I have the Z50i, Z6i (plus others😁). I am thinking of the Z7ii instead of the Z50ii or Z6iii; more detail(?) ability to crop. I shoot everything wildlife wise (birds,deer,flowers etc) plus planes. Would love to know your opinion. Thanks for the channel
If you are shooting kids or events where you have to capture moments..yes get only the Z6iii .. Z6ii misses focus in 7 out of 10 frames.. Now i shoot only 2 shots instead of the 10 i used to because I know I have it in focus. If you are shooting slow subjects.. posed models.. macro..landscapes..it doesn't matter which one you get..in fact you should get the older camera because the files are less noisy..more dynamic range ...
In my honest opinion, the Z6III is actually Nikon's gift to the world. For what it has compared to the price, its a no brainer. Nikon peg it at USD 2500, which tremendous value to its owner. If you're preference is landscape, then I opt for the Z7, Z7II, Z8 and the Z9, simply because of resolution of a higher pixel count. The Z6III do achieve great results for landscape. Only if you're the type who likes to pixel peep and need to print large, then obviously the 45 pixel bodies are the ones which could provide that need. Coming from an ex D850 and Z6II owner myself, I would get the Z6III had I not gotten the Z6II 3 years ago. Now, since I'm with the Z8, I'll keep my Z6II as a backup, no need trade it for the Z6III. What is also exciting now is that we have more 3rd party lenses for the Z mount, especially those from Tamron and Viltrox. I'm testing Tamron's 35-150 f2 - 2.8 and I'm amaze at this lens. It is as good as Nikon's native lens and I know in my heart I have to have it. Anyway great video Matt. You're spot on as always on your assessments
I'm an enthusiast looking for a $2000 full-frame travel camera but can't decide with so many great options! Zf.. Z6iii.. Z6ii...Z7ii.. all are around my budget..please help
If you capture still or slow moving subjects, portraits, or landscape with higher detail of 45mp, Z7 II. If you want to capture faster moving subjects or have the better autofocus system with slightly better dynamic range over the Z6III, and a different style camera, ZF. If you want the modern camera body to capture very fast moving subjects, better autofocus system, the best video features, all around great camera, the Z6III. I wouldn't consider the Z6II due to the lack of performance of the autofocus system and your budget is $2,000. I own the ZF and Z7II and both are great cameras to shoot with. I use the Z7II for portraits and landscapes. I use the ZF for everything else. To me, the ZF is more like a Z6 2.5 with a retro style body.
Wish you had included a Z7II. If you don't need the video specs, and don't shoot anything that moves that fast-Z7II is a bargain. You can get a new one State-side at a massive discount.
I'm considering the Z6III, but one important area where the Lumix cams still have the edge is dual card recording, this in invaluable to me for pro work. I've had 3 or 4 cards fail throughout my career, it's rare (15+ years) but it's a gut wrenching feeling that I'd rather avoid. Still, I may opt for the Z6III soon as Lumix seem to be dragging their feet with the flagships.
@@MattIrwinPhotographyyes that's the question, what type ? Because I never heard someone said his XQD or CF type B card has failed. If it's SD card, I can understand
In your statement at the start saying that the R5 is the most affordable full frame 2 card slot with in-body IS, well what about the the Panasonic S1 or S5? Both of which piss all over the R5 and are still cheaper by a considerable margin.
I was on the fence whether to get Z6iii or Sony a7iv, having heard Z6iii criticism for dynamic range, I went with Sony a7iv, I absolutely blown away😮, no regret. I am happy I made the right choice with Sony a7iv.
Again n again Nikon end's up by scoring self goals. Whilst it's customer's are waiting for the replacement of D500 with a APSC Z body with 33MP/ 45MP Sensor,dual card slots ( CFExpress SD), EnEl 15c battery. Instead what we see is Z6III, Z50II bodies !!!! It sure is a let down... Nikon's competitor's are all the way laughing away to the bank with their APSC bodies Ex Canon R7, Fuji etc etc.... Wake up Nikon before it's too late!!!!
@ it cant compete with a micro four thirds camera in some key areas of image quality , z6ii is better in this regard also so in my eyes its a fail. Its not better than some apsc cameras in anything so why pay full frame prices? Image quality , especially dynamic range is very very important. Great features alone dont do the trick. You dont need 120frames slomo or 6k video everyday but blown out highlights are a no no always. All of the competitors are better in this regard.
Who does not like a flippy screen? Who would buy a camera with out a flippy screen? I have a flippy screen. My sister has a flippy screen. My cousin has a flippy screen... 📷📷📷📷📷
The old dynamic range nonsense. RUclips viewers love a good story to repeat, in the hope that somebody will believe it's true. Photography is not about examining specs. There again, I learned on an Olympus OM2n that had two watch batteries to power the meter. :-)
Yes, z6iii is worth the upgrade. I believe professionals should invest in a Z6iii instead of sony's fx3. With internal compressed raw video Z6iii is way better a camera and a way way better value for money than anything out there.
I took your advice before I even got it!
I am going out my door to shoot my first job with Nikon Z6 III and grip today. I upgraded from a Z6 ll !
I have been a professional photographer for the past 55 years. I love the new technologies and I try to keep myself updated. Your videos are very entertaining and educational. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into them! I continue to look forward to your content and insights.
This video couldn’t have dropped at any more convenient time 😊
Enjoy and I would love to hear how you go. 📷📷📷
The job went very well, thank you! I need to make a few tweaks to the settings, as you would to any new piece of equipment. I'm very satisfied with the overall camera,
especially the speed and accuracy of the Auto Focus. I think that is a vast improvement over the Z6 II. I have to get use to the "Flippy Screen", I can see some of it's
advantages, it's just NEW to me. The files are wonderful (as expected from Nikon). I use my Z7 II for my studio and portrait photography. I don't think that there will be a
Z7 III, I think that has been replaced by the Z8.
Jules
@@jhm-photo thanks Jules 📷😀
My first mirrorless camera was a Z6 years ago and I still use it most of the time for my magazine shots. I suppose I gravitate toward it is because I know where every button is and I can depend on it as it's never let me down. I use a Z9 for sports and a ZF because I like the look and feel of an old school layout. I also use the Z6 for my high school banners. It's like your favorite fishing lure. Thanks Matt for all you do, it is much appreciated.
Great to hear the z6 going strong. Cheers matt.
Thanks again, Matt. My Z6II did not have "bleeding edge" AF. I waited, waited ... for the Z6III, but I gave up & bought a Z9 in June 2022. At least with the Z9 I didn't have to buy a grip like I did for my D800 & D500. The Z9 fits my hand like a glove. I will admit, I do shoots birds-in-flight & sports a lot. But the "bleeding edge" AF does also help with grandchildren doing backflips into the pool. Cheers.
Night and day improvement on the Z6ii. I loved my Z6ii but needed better video. Waited around on every rumour and got tired of it so pulled the trigger on the Z8, which is a dream camera. Everything you could ever want but every time I used the 6II as a second body it felt so slow and clunky so upgraded it to a Z6iii. I find myself gravitating to it quite a lot. While I love the 8 there are definitely times the 6iii shines. Love the compact size and the fully articulating is nice too, though there are definitely times the Z8's screen design is better
Absolutely Worth it!!! Our Studio has benefited in an Amazing Way!!! The Partially Stacked Sensor, The Video Production is Exponentially Better!! PGA, ESPN, & Other Opportunities gave me the confidence to take it to full use!! The Completeness of the camera lineup range (Z9,Z8,A6III)is surreal!!!
Cheers Ron, thanks for sharing I would love to hear how you are using Z6III with ESPN, PGA etc. Cheers Matt
Thank you for this video. I've been thinking of upgrading from my Z6ii to a 6iii for my main wedding camera, so it's nice to have a long video breaking down the specs.
Also thank you for spending time on the EVF. I've friends in the wedding space who only ever use the back screen as they never used DSLR's and I routinly get ribbed about still using the viewfinder, but it was hard to explain about wanting the old experience and like you said not looking through a computer monitor etc.
I'm pretty glad they've gone with a flip out screen. After using Nikon for decades, I'm used to the tilting one and it has served me well, but I did wish the 6ii had a flip out and have found myself moaning about it a fair bit (usually when setting up to record like you said, i'd like to see its working).
I have a fleet of Nikon dSLR and a baby Z30. I shoot landscape, streetscape, some action sports, and astro I recently bought a 2nd hand Z6 and FTZii adaptor, and I love it. I haven't picked up my pro dSLR in months. I'll likely add a Z6ii 2nd hand and be very satisfied.
I purchased a Z6 III the day it became available. I was an early adopter of the Z Series with a Z7 when it was released in 2018. I added a Z9 to my kit as soon as I could. I use them all regularly. Different horses for different courses. The Z6 III is my choice for event, Z9 for concert/dance/action, and Z7 for portrait. They are all brilliant. Cheers Matt!
I’ll keep my Z6II for my Astro photography and Z9 for wildlife and birds.
Two fabulous cameras :)
Excellent and insightful discussion on the Z6 lineup and history 👏🏻 I've had all three models, loved the I & II models and the mark III is just a whole different level. The combination of the fast electronic shutter, mechanical shutter, subject tracking options, and amazing video capabilities easily makes it the most versatile body I've ever had. I added the battery grip and it's such an ideal setup.
Re: dynamic range - For what it's worth, I shoot a LOT of low-light / high-dr / fast action stage events. Plays, dance, concerts etc. In mixed lighting as well. I'm not seeing ANY real-world difference between the Z6III / Z6II / and Zf. Regardless of chart data. I can pull RAW's straight out of the Z6III, process with basic edits, no noise reduction needed in post, and deliver super clean JPG finals with no fuss. Comes down to knowing your light and how to best utilize a dual-gain sensor.
Great real world info. I find much the same out come. 😀📷
Evening Matt from UK... just caught with this Vlog, thanks for the comparisons on the Z6 trilogy. I own a Z6. I came from a d7100 so kept the 24 megapixels but just went full frame. I absolutely love the size, weight & ergonomics of the z6 & it suits & serves my amateur photography brilliantly.
I've recently coupled the z6 with the 40 mm f2 & love this combination in size & weigh for walk around in the city & street photography. The z6 despite being 6 years old, is in my view still a great camera, for my needs. Coming from an older DSLR the image stabilization is great, it's very good in low light, auto focus is much better than I was used to & ample for my needs & the glass for it is so good. I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. I'm very happy with the 1st iteration of this super little camera. All The Best & Thanks for the Vlogs 👌🏻👍🏻😊 David
Thanks for sharing David. We love our Z6s. 😀📷👍
I have the Z6III, and I think it’s worth it, but I believe the S5IIX is of better value. It has better IBIS, a shutter angle, dual card video recording, and the ability to record to an external SSD. The Z6 III has araw 60K recording, but it may not be as practical as the Lumix.
As the upgrade path gets ever faster and faster, as camera companies attempt to gain more of the Public’s cash, I think we need to take a step back, meditate or contemplate on what camera upgrade does everybody, really need. The surprising answer is, the most important upgrade would be the P1000 upgrade to a 20MP 2.3 sized sensor instead of the 16MP, 1/2.3 in current stock. Also a lift in software to about D5600 level wouldn’t go astray. I dare say most people with a camera are not Professional photographers and so the enthusiast group being somewhat bigger needs more attention. In the enthusiast sub-group of SuperZoomers there is a fanatical zeal for the Superist Zoomiest cameras possible and we actually want more. Even a Superzoom that “only” goes from 24-1800mm but with better sensor and software, I think would be a huge hit.
Now my current Z6(1) is still doing a great job and I’m still happy with it. So, Z6II or Z6III for me will not be happening anytime soon. Cheers Y’All
The operation speed improvement of the Z6-3 is truly remarkable as good as a DSLR in waking from sleeping to getting a shot off.
After purchasing the Z8 I kept my Z6ii and modded it for H-Alpha Astrophotography, still a great camera.
Brilliant synopsis, Matt! My Z6III is getting a lot of use, whether for stills or video. The latter really is a sweet spot and was worth the purchase alone. Same here in Canada -- excellent sale price of $2,999.00CA (-$400 over regular $3399)
For sure Ray, it is a strong offering especially discounted as it is now :)
I have the z6ii and yes, focusing sometimes miss frustratingly. This keeps me on my toes and forces me to be deliberate when taking photos and for that I’m thankful!
I just upgraded from D600 to Z6 about 7 months ago. I bought used, obviously. Very happy with it. I do mostly nighttime, so AF deficiencies aren't a concern. However, I'm still very impressed with AF capabilities of Z6 vs D600. Even with my first F to Z adapter, which was Viltrox brand, I was getting faster performance than I did with my D600. I quickly upgraded to the Nikon brand FTZ, due to issues with aperture control with several of my F lenses. The fact that I can get faster AF through a lens adapter than with my old DSLR speaks well for it. I just wish Nikon would make a lens adapter with AF functionality, because some of my F lenses are now MF-only on the Z6.
I don't see myself upgrading to a Z6iii anytime soon. I do wish I had dual memory, but I'm surviving without it. The one thing I hate about mirrorless is the pitiful battery life. I'm glad I can attach a power bank and have direct power.
I have been blown away by its low light ability! I shot a Barred owl just after sunset at 52,000 iso and it was beautiful! I own both the Z8 and Z9 but I grab this camera when shooting in low light conditions. Absolutely love it!
My ideal lineup would be a Z8, Z7 III (w.e. that comes out), a Z6 III for video, and a Zf for general street. But I'm not rich, so the Zf is my main companion haha.
A great summary talk Matt, I would love you to get right into pixel shift shooting in a separate video, from the shooting perspective to any helpful tips in processing. Thank you, I watch all your videos.
Cheers Les, so great to have your here :)
I kept the Z6ii after the Z9. The Z9 deals with tasks where the Z6ii can’t. I love the tiny size of the Z6ii as a walk around with one prime and one zoom in a small shoulder bag. It is very unlikely I will upgrade to the lovely Z6iii anytime soon. Yes I would like it but I simply don’t really need it. The image quality from the Z6ii is very good indeed. I would rather buy a nice lens or two. If I didn’t have the Z9, I would immediately go to the Z6iii.
Great video Matt. Still using my Z6 for real estate photography it’s still more then enough camera for the job. I carry a Z611 as a back up.
I have a Z6ii and I love it (just wish the AF was a bit better)
I'd love to get a Z6iii, but at my age I just don't take enough photos to justify the expense.
Matt, I have a friend who works for Nikon uses and I commented on the Z7III who will go to a Landscape public, Architecture, Real State. It tells me about climbing the MP to 61. A less fast camera but valuing the dynamigo range, something that is appreciated as an architect and photograph of spaces. Cordial greetings from Florida.
Love that foreshore shot at 21:54
I have my Z6 since one year now. I had a Nikon D610 which was working well but it is bulky and it doesn't have that WYSIWIG approach of a mirrorless. After trying a Sony APS-C mirrorless, I decided to sell my D610 because I wanted to see my exposure, to have IBIS and focus peaking. Since then, it changed my photography. I have much keeper with the autofocus. High iso are wonderful (I can shoot even with iso 12.800 without a lot of problem, compared to my D610). Seeing also my exposure with manual lenses help me trim it if the camera messes with the right exposure. It feels also sometimes like cheating because it's now so easy to have a good exposure and fantastic focused photos. If you're doing only portrait, landscape, streetphotography and not sport or bird photography, you will be good with this camera. The only thing that I miss is the double card and SD compatibility. Cf express type B is expensive
I was a happy landscape shooting Z6ii user who transitioned to the Z8 when it was released. I still use my Z6ii for my more risky shoots (dodgy locations, night shoots and on water).
As usual, a very sensible conversation. Up until July of this year, I had a Z6 and a Z7ii - using the Z6 for faster moving things, specifically air shows. The Z6 was however sub-optimal for airshows due to focusing issues and viewfinder lag etc. I bought the Z6iii to replace the Z6 and it makes a world of difference. The focusing capabilities on fast moving planes is on another level compared to the Z6. I also find the viewfinder is much less laggy with less noticeable blackout between shots in a burst. If it wasn't for the photos of airshows that I like to shoot, the Z6 and Z7ii are perfectly fine cameras that do the job for me for the remaining 97% of situations, such as landscapes and cityscapes. I'm not fussed about 1 vs 2 card slots or video. Cheers from Canada. 🙂
I started wading into the mirrorless waters cautiously while still keeping my D4's and F mount lenses and buying a Z6ii earlier his year...When I was convinced that the Z series worked for me, I purged all of my DSLR gear and jumped into the deep end of the pool and bought the Z8......to join the Z6ii....However, the Z8 is so good I always grabbed it because the differences in the bodies so great, I always felt like I missing out. The Z6iii fixed all the issues. Especially the button placement and menu systems......Now the ergonomics are close enough that the Z8/Z6iii are much more enjoyable and allows me to switch between the camera's easily without having to thinking "Hey why isn't this working?" It goes without saying that all of the upgrades are stellar and the performance of the Z6iii allows me to grab either body without fear that I am missing out......Now it's a matter of how many pixels do I need? The Z6iii is a monumental upgrade over its predecessors. For Z8/9 owners looking for 2nd body......The Z6iii transitions seamlessly.....
Thanks for the comparison. I am an amateur and while I would enjoy the extras from the Z6 iii, it is 3x the price of a used Z6. As a professional or someone who would use the differences it would surely be worth it. I have been looking to make the move from DSLR to mirrorless and the Z50ii announce,ent has taken me down the rabbit hole.
i went with the ZF for 75% of the price of Z63, happy with it, I rarely do much video and when i do it's in 1080p with the occasional 4k if i need to crop in post. raw video seems great but it'd mess with my workflow and consistency aesthetically. if i want stellar video i'd be looking more at an fx3. it depends what we aim to use the camera for and where the footage will be displayed. good enough for youtube is most use cases. broadcast, another thing imo.
I just bought a Z6ii as my first camera because of the Black Friday price. $1400 felt more reasonable for a novice interested in travel and family photos vs the Z6iii at $2300. Maybe by the time I get the hang of photography, the next best thing will be a Z6iv hahah
That's the best thing to do if you're not a pro because now you have some money to buy a nice lens. What matters is good glass
I still use my oldie Z6 and Z6ii for just taking static subjects and events its still near or on par with the Z6iii image quality in proper lighting..don’t shoot fast moving stuff so the previous Z6/Z6ii is still relevant for me.
I’ve owned a Z6, Z6II and loved shooting with them. The Z6III looks like a fabulous upgrade but, since owning the Zf I don’t feel the need to pickup one. The problem with Nikon is they make too many great cameras and I have to draw the line somewhere…😊 thanks for comparison video Matt! 🙏🏻
I made it from the Z6 to the Zf (didn't wanted to wait for a Z6 III) and do not regret it, there is nothing in the Z6 III that would give ME a favour as I'm not doing sports or video. The only thing which I really see as a big plus of the whole Z6 family is ergonomics. Without a handle the Zf is effectively not useable with a slightly bigger lens, but I loved to get used to the wheels and buttons. Nevertheless the Z6 has a joystick which is more powerful compared to the cross, and would make a big difference if I would use the camera professionally.
Yes Matthew, it is worth the upgrade. Its best not to purchase gen 1 of any tech. The Z6ii was.... is capable, but it has shortcommings. Not as many as mark 1, but it seemed as though Nikon called it quits on it in 2022.
Had the Z6iii been between 32 and 36 megapixels and more focus poinrs, I would have bought before buying a Z8.
Great video! I am now keeping my Z6ii and will invest in a new lens instead. I would like to have a WOW lens and I think it could be the 85 1.2 or the Plena or the 105macro 2.8. The 85 is more versatile, the 105 can be used for macro and portraits and the Plena is the optimal portrait lens but quite narrow field of view. Which one would you recommend me to buy, Sir? Cheers from Switzerland.
I think the 85mm 1.2 is the sweet spot :)
Me too.
I hope scotched from a Z50 and Z5 to a Z9 (really good used deal about a year-and-half ago) but really prefer 24 mp for most uses. I was contemplating the Zf and bought the Z6iii. The manual focus assist with AF-D lenses and manual lenses sets it apart too.
Yes another great aspect of the Z6III, thanks for sharing
I have the Z6 and the Z6III. I love using the Z6III with manual focus lens (really nice if lens is chipped with FTZ adapter like Voightlander 58mm f1.4). But I don't want to get rid of my Z6 because it is small and feels great. For landscape or streetscape, it works great. I have a hot shoe thumb grip on the Z6. Great. I wish someone would make one for the Z6III.
Which thumb grip?😀
Is the Z6III worth the upgrade price? YES!! 🎉🎉🎉
I think so!
I recently upgraded from the 6ii to the 6iii and could not be happier with the decision. I love the image quality. My old eyes can tell no difference in the dynamic range. Since I’m trying more macro photography, I love the flippy screen. I look forward to next weekend to get my first chance at sports when the local rugby season opens.
Nikon z6ii... hows it for wild life
@ I have no experience using it for wildlife. Steve Perry on RUclips has a video on it though.
I have owned all three of the Z6 models, and currently have both the Z6 and Z6III models to complement my Z9. I love the compact size of the Z6 models and find myself often taking the Z6III over the Z9 for that reason. While the Z6III is a bit upgrade AF and video wise, I do not like the flippy screen of the Z6III, and if I could do it over, I would just take the jump up to the Z8, not just for the screen, but to also have the similar controls of the Z9.
Unless you need 4K 60p, the Z5 is the best camera to buy for hobbyists, beginners, and even vets who're transitioning from DSLR. If you're not shooting sports, or fast moving objects the Z5 is easily the best option especially used.
You can enter the real estate market, events market, stock photography market, street, RUclips, etc. Make enough money from it and you'd figure out if you need a Z6iii, Z7ii, or Z8. You might even want the Z30 if all you need is a talking head camera or the Z50ii if you want to just shoot birds.
The Z5 would check folks ego at the door.
I absolutely love my Z6III, and I haven't even scratched the surface of what it's capable of.
Are there any sales numbers comparisons out there in the ether for the Z6, Z6II, Z6III ?
Matt...who was dancing outside your window? :P
I don’t know about sales. My daughter.
I got the Z6III ~July 11th, the $300 price drop is great incentive for those on the fence, the pictures I was able to take with it between now and then was worth paying the initial higher price. Added the grip to it since.
@mattirwin OVF is Optical viewfinder ..(not organic viewfinder)
Yes I know. I’m having fun. And it too is real world photons not electric ones. So organic is kinda fun.
If on budget, the Z6 for hobbyists is excellent value! Cant think of much you would be missing as a beginner or as a hobbyist doing portraits, landscapes and documenting life in general. If money is no object, the Z6iii is hard to beat as value for money in 2024!
Yes I am happy with Z6, was worth upgrade from my old d7000, but only issue i find issue with z6, is with bird photography especially while focusing flying birds. I am thinking to have z50ii as second body for birding.
@@AdhipGhosh Yes the Z6 AF is not good enough for wildlife unfortunately but you can do sport if it is not your job. Again it is all about your use case. How often do you shoot birds and what is your budget. If adding another body is option why not use the money sell Z6 and update to Z6iii?
@@FMJP Yes that is also in my mind, but sometime during my birding season I do get some good idea about landscape and always felt bit of bother changing lense during rainy/snowy or dusty situations.
I have a Z6III and I really like it. I have tried the pixel shift several times. It is quite difficult to get a good 96Mp image using it. You need a very well behaved subject, a tripod, a sharp lens, calm conditions, and you either need a fast shutter speed or you need to insert delays between the shots to let the shutter vibrations damp out. But, if you do all of these things, you really can get a much higher resolution image.
I like the flippy screen but it does interfere with a right-angle bracket.
Perhaps try e-shutter when doing pixel shift. 😀
@@MattIrwinPhotography I thought about that. It is a lot of hoops to jump through just to get a larger file size.
Thanks Matt, useful video. If money was no object I would buy the Z6iii with 24-120 zoom (offered as a kit in UK).
In the real world I am more likely to consider used kit. Here in the UK, used Z6ii is below £1,000 now, and only a few used Z6iii at £1,000 more. That £1,000 I would want for Z glass.
So I will probably wait a while until I can buy used Z6iii body + 1 f4 S zoom + 1 f1.8 S prime + 1 f2/2.8 prime for the same price as a new Z6iii body.
It’s worth the upgrade price because the focussing is far superior to the other models. Simple as that.
Considering a Z6 2nd hand, but I'm worried if the AF is good, fast and or reliable. Other choice could be the Z50II with the faster expeed 7 AF, that's new in the same price range as a 2nd hand Z6
I had a Z6. If you are shooting portrait, you can use full auto (Auto AF). But when shoot sports you have to select a different mode, ie single point dynamic. Z6iii you can leave it in Full Auto all the time. I would assume Z6ii is slightly better than Z6 due to dual processors.
For low light video situations the Z6III can’t displace my FX3 because that native ISO12800 be duplicated. But as a light-carry alternative to the Z9 I use for stills, the Z6III is an excellent sidekick.
Thanks Matt for this great video.
I’m still happy with my Z6II. BUT I was able to try the Z8 two weeks ago. What can I say…? It fits perfectly in my hand. Like it’s designed for me. Great AF, EVF without any latency at fast moves (e.g. following a bird in flight). To keep it short… The Z8 is going to be my next Nikon.
Why not the Z6III? I like to upgrade to 45MP and I hate flip screens. I want to have the screen on the optical axis. (I don’t do vlogs and I’m not filming.)
Greetings from Germany
Stephan
Shopping for a Z6 to backup the Z8, but KEH and MPB don't publish shutter counts, which makes no sense. I returned an "Excellent" Z6 to MPB because it had 120K shutter count.
MPB sent me a lens with broken focus motors. That says a lot about their grading and testing protocol. You might have better luck on forums like fred miranda or nikonians.
During black friday, the Z8 was GBP2999, and the Z6 III GBP 1999 here in the UK. Awesome prices. Still I didn't buy either. Maybe I should have but I just hesitate to spend so much money on a camera when I travel with it, and stay in hostels as well. I got worldwide insurance but that doesn't change my feeling much. And actually, insurance for all this new gear would cost a bit more as well (though not that much more either).
AF-wise I believe the Z6 II may still be behind the D750 when it comes to 3D tracking.
Have z6. Love it. May upgrade to a z63 when the pennies alloe
In Photography the Z6iii isn't as configurable as the older Z6's with Subject Tracking. I just wish they didn't cripple the controls compared to the Z8. Give us "Recall Shooting Functions" and "Cycle AF-area mode".
I have Z6ii for my street photography. It is enough .
Perfect for that sort of application 📷
My sports photographer friend has consistently complained about the Z9 EVF (he simultaneously uses the D850 and D4). He just bought the Z6iii on sale (despite my warning that it lacks bird detection) so it will be interesting to hear his thoughts on the difference he sees in the EVF's. Unfortunately "content creators" seem to be the only users that matter any more so any camera less than $3500 will be plagued with the cursed flippy screen. It will be interesting to see if Sony puts their beautiful multi-angle screen on the A7V (I doubt it). I am old enough that I use the LCD to "get low" and that flippy screen has led me to abandon my Zf, which I love in every other way, in favor of the Fujifilm X100VI, which has a screen that doesn't constantly annoy me.
Was very keen on seeing the spec's and perhaps getting one - then it came out and the price and improvements were a bit off: For its' place in my kit. It actually pushed me to use my Z7 (and to a less degree the Z6ii) more. The new Z50ii comes closer to being a better fit in my kit but the timing is a bit off (Christmas, woodworking tool needs etc.). Now, if in the mean time Nikon comes out with a Zfc mark 2 with color choices (based on the Z50ii) I'd probably be on it like stink! I'm pretty fortunate to be very well kitted out in gear right now with no real needs. Just some minor wants.
I still think Nikon is missing an opportunity to bring out digital versions of their old range finders.
Heh Matt! Great to meet you when you introduced the Z6III in Melbourne. I have the Z50 and the Z6 and now thinking to trade up. Is there an Australian equivalent to MPB or KEH for local shipping. Which should I trade up first?. cheers
Hey Matt, another great video, Thank you. Do you think we'll ever get a Z7iii?, I'm still using the original Z7 for my landscape work and would love if they updated the Z7 with the new high-res EVF the same as the Z6iii.
I think so. Maybe / hopefully next year. I think there is a place for a camera which is all about IQ and DR. Less about really high FPS. Maybe higher MP.
The Z6 / Z6II were practically bricks for my use case. The AF was too slow to get good keeper rates for running dogs / horses. They weren't viable for professional use for fast-moving subjects. You were far better off using Nikon's previous generation of DSLRs. So, I waited for the Z6III, and it's pretty much perfect for my use. I prefer 24mp to 45mp (45mp is great, but the files take up a lot of space and are slower to process) so my Z8 sits unused as a backup. Someday, when I have time, I will use the Z8 for personal wildlife photography. So, for me, the Z6III was the only viable starting point.
Fantastic to hear the Z6III is working so well for you. Fast dogs and horses is action for sure, the Z6III makes sense :)
I’ve been considering dipping my toe into the mirrorless pool, but I have so much F mount glass that it’s a little daunting thinking about it. How does the converter work, if you know, with it?
If your lenses have an internal focus, they will work much better with mirrorless. Also, it is the same with manual lenses because you gain IBIS, real time exposure and focus peaking. But if you have f mount lenses with screw drive motor for focusing, there is no adapter made by Nikon so you'll have to focus manually
Yup. I went Zf for fun and a Z8 for work. I’m not sure what I’m going to do Z6ii! 😂
Hi Matt, would you say the Z6III has the same sensor as the Zf?
Thank you.
No, Z6III has a new, much faster, partially stacked sensor :)
All three are great cameras. But as a professional, I don't need any new cameras from Nikon at the moment (I have 2 Z 9s, among other things). I would like other high-speed lenses such as the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S or later a NIKKOR Z 24mm f/ 1.2 S, this would be much more important for me, but unfortunately we don't hear anything about it from Nikon. After some important innovations in 2023, unfortunately they haven't brought anything new to the market this year for my professional needs. I hope that things will be different next year 😂
Let’s hope 35 1.2 comes sometime soon, I think a few of us are waiting for it. 😀
With the Z6iii and the Z8 available, do you think Nikon will bother to do anything with the Z7ii or just continue to bring the Z8’s price down and roll out a next-gen Z9?
I still think there is space for a z7iii. 😀 with an emphasis on ultimate image quality
Great, informative video! (as always). As a keen amateur, I have the Z50i, Z6i (plus others😁). I am thinking of the Z7ii instead of the Z50ii or Z6iii; more detail(?) ability to crop. I shoot everything wildlife wise (birds,deer,flowers etc) plus planes. Would love to know your opinion. Thanks for the channel
If you are shooting kids or events where you have to capture moments..yes get only the Z6iii .. Z6ii misses focus in 7 out of 10 frames.. Now i shoot only 2 shots instead of the 10 i used to because I know I have it in focus. If you are shooting slow subjects.. posed models.. macro..landscapes..it doesn't matter which one you get..in fact you should get the older camera because the files are less noisy..more dynamic range ...
In my honest opinion, the Z6III is actually Nikon's gift to the world. For what it has compared to the price, its a no brainer. Nikon peg it at USD 2500, which tremendous value to its owner.
If you're preference is landscape, then I opt for the Z7, Z7II, Z8 and the Z9, simply because of resolution of a higher pixel count.
The Z6III do achieve great results for landscape. Only if you're the type who likes to pixel peep and need to print large, then obviously the 45 pixel bodies are the ones which could provide that need.
Coming from an ex D850 and Z6II owner myself, I would get the Z6III had I not gotten the Z6II 3 years ago.
Now, since I'm with the Z8, I'll keep my Z6II as a backup, no need trade it for the Z6III. What is also exciting now is that we have more 3rd party lenses for the Z mount, especially those from Tamron and Viltrox. I'm testing Tamron's 35-150 f2 - 2.8 and I'm amaze at this lens. It is as good as Nikon's native lens and I know in my heart I have to have it.
Anyway great video Matt. You're spot on as always on your assessments
Currently priced at $2195 USD for holiday sales 🥳
2195? wow! now that is indeed special. I think worldwide may see a Christmas sale???
@@hishamosman4341 I thought I heard a few other places mention a sale - Australia, UK(?)
Now I wonder how is it compared to your new R6 II :)
I'm an enthusiast looking for a $2000 full-frame travel camera but can't decide with so many great options!
Zf.. Z6iii.. Z6ii...Z7ii.. all are around my budget..please help
If you capture still or slow moving subjects, portraits, or landscape with higher detail of 45mp, Z7 II. If you want to capture faster moving subjects or have the better autofocus system with slightly better dynamic range over the Z6III, and a different style camera, ZF. If you want the modern camera body to capture very fast moving subjects, better autofocus system, the best video features, all around great camera, the Z6III. I wouldn't consider the Z6II due to the lack of performance of the autofocus system and your budget is $2,000.
I own the ZF and Z7II and both are great cameras to shoot with. I use the Z7II for portraits and landscapes. I use the ZF for everything else. To me, the ZF is more like a Z6 2.5 with a retro style body.
Kinda makes you think where the z f falls in
Surely OVF is Optical View Finder.
Yep that works too. 😀👍
What if you don't care about 4k 6k and just want to go 1080
12:57 Organic Viewfinder 🤣🤣🤣... it's it Fair-trade Too???
Also not genetically modified 😂
Just bought the z6iii for £1999 in the UK. That is a real bargain.
Wish you had included a Z7II. If you don't need the video specs, and don't shoot anything that moves that fast-Z7II is a bargain. You can get a new one State-side at a massive discount.
OVF=Optical View Finder
For sure. I was having fun. 😀
I'm considering the Z6III, but one important area where the Lumix cams still have the edge is dual card recording, this in invaluable to me for pro work. I've had 3 or 4 cards fail throughout my career, it's rare (15+ years) but it's a gut wrenching feeling that I'd rather avoid. Still, I may opt for the Z6III soon as Lumix seem to be dragging their feet with the flagships.
What type of card failed?
@@MattIrwinPhotographyyes that's the question, what type ? Because I never heard someone said his XQD or CF type B card has failed. If it's SD card, I can understand
For events? Not at all. It's for a very specific niche. I'll rather invest on lenses
For my professional work? No Not a chance, I don't need the z6ii or Z6iii, I invested in glass...
In your statement at the start saying that the R5 is the most affordable full frame 2 card slot with in-body IS, well what about the the Panasonic S1 or S5? Both of which piss all over the R5 and are still cheaper by a considerable margin.
He said the Z5, not an R5. Big difference!
I was on the fence whether to get Z6iii or Sony a7iv, having heard Z6iii criticism for dynamic range, I went with Sony a7iv, I absolutely blown away😮, no regret. I am happy I made the right choice with Sony a7iv.
But did you even try the Z6iii?
Are you doing video or stills with your Sony? The Z6iii is a fun camera to use.
Again n again Nikon end's up by scoring self goals. Whilst it's customer's are waiting for the replacement of D500 with a APSC Z body with 33MP/ 45MP Sensor,dual card slots ( CFExpress SD), EnEl 15c battery. Instead what we see is Z6III, Z50II bodies !!!! It sure is a let down... Nikon's competitor's are all the way laughing away to the bank with their APSC bodies Ex Canon R7, Fuji etc etc.... Wake up Nikon before it's too late!!!!
Z6iii full frame camera has less dynamic range than my lumix gh7 with its tiny four thirds sensor😂😂😂😂 to me this camera is a complete fail.
😂😂😂😂 for it to be a 'complete fail' the camera would need to not work, at all. So I really can't follow what you are saying.
@ it cant compete with a micro four thirds camera in some key areas of image quality , z6ii is better in this regard also so in my eyes its a fail. Its not better than some apsc cameras in anything so why pay full frame prices? Image quality , especially dynamic range is very very important. Great features alone dont do the trick. You dont need 120frames slomo or 6k video everyday but blown out highlights are a no no always. All of the competitors are better in this regard.
@@andersistbesser Have you used it?
Who does not like a flippy screen?
Who would buy a camera with out a flippy screen?
I have a flippy screen.
My sister has a flippy screen.
My cousin has a flippy screen...
📷📷📷📷📷
The old dynamic range nonsense. RUclips viewers love a good story to repeat, in the hope that somebody will believe it's true.
Photography is not about examining specs. There again, I learned on an Olympus OM2n that had two watch batteries to power the meter. :-)
Yes, z6iii is worth the upgrade. I believe professionals should invest in a Z6iii instead of sony's fx3. With internal compressed raw video Z6iii is way better a camera and a way way better value for money than anything out there.
I'd prefer a single CFexpress to 2 SD slot... 🦘